Basic Jazz Bass Course

Jazz Bass Lecture - Basics - Part 7 - Raking Techniques

The raking technique is a picking technique in which one finger transfers from a higher string to a lower string. Phrases that are difficult to play with alternate picking can be easily played with raking. In this Part 7, we will master the raking technique using basic exercises and bass lines.
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Listen to some of the greatest jazz bassists of all time!

これからジャズベースを勉強しようと思っているけど何から聴けばいいの?というプレーヤーのためにジャズ史に名を残すベーシストと代表作をリストアップしてみました。個性溢れる素晴らしいプレーヤーの音楽を聴いてみてください。
Jazz Bass Course Theory

ジャズベース講座・理論編・Part2・音程(度数)

音楽理論を理解するための基礎となる音程・度数を例題を挙げて詳しく解説しています。ベーシストはもちろん、他の楽器奏者にも分かりやすいい内容となっています。後半ではダウンロード可能な練習問題もありますので是非ご活用ください。
Jazz Bass Course Theory

ジャズベース講座・理論編・Part1・ガイドライン

理論講座本編を開始する前に進め方のポイントと注意点をお伝えしますので是非ご一読ください。
Know-how to improve your musical instrument

Jazz Bass Lecture - Basics - Part 6 - Rhythm Practice

Rhythm is the most important skill for bassists. A good sense of rhythm is not a matter of talent, but of practice and effort in the right way. Basic rhythm training is essential to becoming a high-level player! In this Part 6, we have prepared a variety of rhythm-specific exercises for your use.
Basic Jazz Bass Course

Jazz Bass Lecture, Basic, Part 5, Position 2

Part 5 covers the second position fretboard chart, exercises on each and all strings, Key=C scales and exercises, Key=F Blues Walking Bass Line, Key=Bb Blues Walking Bass Line, and Now's The Time.
Basic Jazz Bass Course

Jazz Bass Lecture, Basic, Part 4, Position 1

In the Jazz Bass Lecture, Basics, Part 4, we covered the first position fretboard chart, exercises on each and all strings, Key=G scales and exercises, position shifts and shifting, and the Key=G Blues Walking Bass Line. Let's learn shifting to play with less stress on the body.
Basic Jazz Bass Course

Jazz Bass Lecture - Basics - Part 3 - Half Position

This section explains how to practice the half position, which is the most frequently played and the basis of the wood bass. It includes basic fingerings, half-position fretboard chart, exercises on each and all strings, scales and exercises for Key=F and Bb, and Blues Walking Bass Line for Key=F and Bb.
Basic Jazz Bass Course

Jazz Bass Lecture - Basics - Part 2 - Wood Bass Stance and Form

This section explains how to hold the instrument and the form of both hands. In order to play in a relaxed and natural manner, it is necessary to acquire the correct form. If you keep practicing with the correct method and knowledge, you will gradually master it. We will show you how important it is to play with as little strain on your body as possible.
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5 recommended wood bass preamps

ベーシストの必須機材の一つであるプリアンプはエレキベース向けの製品が多く、ウッドベースと相性の良いプリアンプは数少ないのが現状です。購入を検討されている方の参考になればと思いプロジャズベーシストとして活動中の私が実際に使用して良かったプリアンプを5機種紹介します。
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