Bass Fundamentals Course

Week 1: First Contact With Your Bass

• Bass Anatomy – Know your instrument inside out

• Proper Posture – Standing/sitting positions that prevent injury

• Left/Right Hand Technique – Fingerstyle vs. pick basics

• Tuning Methods – Using tuners, harmonics, and by ear

Week 2: Groove Bootcamp

• The Role of Bass – Difference between bass and guitar mindset

• Root Note Mastery – Locking with drums on simple grooves

• Basic Rhythms – Whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes

• Your First Bass Lines – Play along with classic songs

Week 3: The Fretboard Unlocked

• Musical Alphabet on Bass – Navigate without stickers/markers

• Major & Minor Scales – One-octave shapes that work everywhere

• Intervals Explained – Why certain notes create certain moods

Week 4: Essential Bass Techniques

• Fingerstyle Fundamentals – Alternate plucking exercises

• Basic Slap & Pop – Introduction to percussive playing

• Hammer-ons/Pull-offs – Making one note sound like two

• Muting Techniques – Eliminating unwanted string noise

Week 5: Play Real Music

• 12-Bar Blues Bass Lines – Foundation for rock, jazz, and beyond

• Classic Bass Riffs – Learn iconic lines from various genres

• Simple Walking Bass – Intro to jazz-style movement

Week 6: Next Level Foundations

• Ear Training Basics – Recognizing pitches and bass lines

• Basic Music Theory – How chords and scales relate to bass

• Jam Session Ready – How to hold down the groove in a band