Are you new to the bass and feeling overwhelmed by terms like major, minor, triad, and arpeggio? You’re not alone — and this video is exactly what you need!

In this lesson, we break down the most common beginner confusion around major vs minor, triads vs arpeggios, and how all these concepts tie into your bass playing. This came straight from a great question by a new member of the Bass Nation Academy, and chances are, if they asked it, you’ve probably wondered the same thing too.

Whether you’re just picking up the bass or revisiting the fundamentals, we’ve got you covered with clear, simple explanations to help you finally make sense of all the theory talk.