Groove Bassics

Welcome to Groove Bassics, a crash course for new bass players (or those just wanting a review of the fundamentals)! 

Lessons in this Course

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Intro >

Tuning >

Bass Terminology >

Warm-Ups >

Technique >

Fretboard Memorization >

Role of the Bass >

Ear Training >

Drum Groove A: Bass Lines & Variations >

Drum Groove B: Bass Line >

Drum Groove C: Bass Lines & Variations >

Drum Groove D: Bass Line >

Drum Groove E: Bass Lines & Variations >

Drum Groove F: Bass Line >

Emoting (Phrasing) >

Practice Time >

Gear Talk >

Closing >

Total Running Time: approx. 90 minutes

By popular demand, Norm has created an accelerated course intended to get those just starting out on the instrument up and playing actual grooves in the shortest possible timeframe!

At the completion of this course, bassists will be equipped to confidently proceed with the 60-Lesson Groove Course and/or Volume 1 of the Grooving for Heaven DVDs.