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A clear path in three levels: you start by holding down songs with a band, then you create your own lines, and finally you understand why they work.
§ 01The system
First you learn to play. Then you move freely around the whole instrument. And finally you understand why music sounds the way it does. Start where you are today: each level gets you ready for the next.
§ 02The levels
Level 1 · Beginner
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Who it’s for: You've never played bass, or you're just getting started.
What you get: Hold down a song with a band.
Level 2 · Intermediate
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Who it’s for: You already play roots and want to build your own lines.
What you get: You stop just following the root and start creating lines that make the song come alive.
Level 3 · Advanced
AvailableWho it’s for: You already get around the bass fretboard and want to understand why songs work.
What you get: You stop copying and start understanding, creating and reshaping music.
Format: 200+ pages explained with real songs by The Beatles, Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and more, with backing tracks and worked-out exercises.
How it differs from Level 2: Level 2 shows you WHERE everything is on the bass fretboard and how to play it; this one explains WHY it works. If you've already done Level 2, the first chapters work as a review with real songs; the new material starts with harmonic function, dominants and modal interchange.
§ 03Quick quiz
Answer three questions and we'll tell you where to start.
Question 1 of 3
Can you play a complete song with chords?
You’re already ahead
You’ve mastered all three levels: keep going with Advanced
Improvisation, classical theory and more, for any instrument.
Explore Advanced§ 04From the blog
Bass
Root, 5th, 3rd, and passing tones: a simple method for building lines that hold the song together.
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Music theory
The four ideas that organize everything else: notes, intervals, scales, and chords. A clear map so you don't get lost.
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Music theory
What it is, how it's built, and how it helps you when you play, write, or improvise.
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EndYour next step
Each level gets you ready for the next. And once you've finished all three, Advanced has improvisation, classical theory, and more.
