How Do We Get Better Faster? 3 Game-Changing Concepts For Bass

This is one of the simplest approaches to accelerated learning in my entire process of being a better bass player, and also one of the most effective.

You can apply these ideas to any source material, and it will improve the intent with which you practice and learn, as well as turbo charge your practice routine.

There are a limited number of signed copies that are shipping worldwide, ebooks that you can enjoy immediately, and they all come with standard notation, bass TAB, play alongs and videos where applicable.

[Brandon-ewvz]

Lemme tell you. Over the last 5-7 years, this dude has transformed my playing and understanding of music more than anyone. Listen to him. Watch all his videos, buy his books....its all gold. Im so appreciative of all the free knowledge he has given to all of us....truly a great man and musician, and hes so passionate about it.

[jimb]

As a lefty, THANK YOU for saying "plucking hand" and "fretting hand."

[_B_E_A_D_G_C]

The amount of free information you give away should be criminal. Thanks for everything, Janek.

[peterfischer]

I love the “foundational” nature of this: Regardless of what you’re working on, how to get better faster!

[oefibass]

6:50 - I'd rather go with right hand that way:

Right Hand Technique:
I - Index finger
M - Middle finger
S - Slide
P - Pull-off

Three-String Raking Pattern:
IIIM - Index finger on the first string, index finger on the second string, index on the third string and middle finger on third string
IMIM - Alternating between index and middle fingers on three strings.

Articulated Version:
SIIM - Slide with the index finger on the first string, followed by the index finger on the second and third strings and middle finger on third string
PIMI - Pull-off on the third string, followed by index, middle, and index fingers on the third, second and first strings.

[R_o_m_u]

Kwowing how to build a practice routine is a key to keep the will and the motivation. Thank you Janek.

[LiquidDubLover]

The root + 10th is my favorite interval! Thanks for the tips to make it even better 🤘

[soundsolutions]

Thank you Janek for reminding us to take a break every 90 mins or so. This is very important for our mind and body.❤

[stefanbogner]

Infeel very comfortable watching your videos. The lighting is nice, how you record your voice and of course your theory/practical advice. Inspiring me to practice more.

[Bob-rps]

Brilliant Janek I desperately need some regimented drills in my practice, thanks

[geneevans]

You had me at like a saxophone player.

[Garyu]

I’m not good in English, but you make it easy to me to understand the skills and knowledges who ever never told me in past 20yeats

[PhilallGsus]

I used to make myself learn scales in a similar way. When I was too impatient and wanted to nail a new shape/scale/pattern, depending on how much time and how hard I was finding the material, I would repeat each note 4 times, climbing and descending through the scale, then 3, then 2, then 1. Naturally, the more repetitions of each note, there longer I had to stay there giving me thinking time to get to the next more accurately allowing my brain time to absorb the new information. Each time I dropped a note, I was also moving on one beat sooner, decreasing thinking time and driving towards the end goal. I still use that kind of approach in my own practice and with my students. To extend this idea, I would used my metronome and find the slowest comfortable speed for the exercise and run the whole routine at that speed. I would then increase the tempo of the whole routine as it became more secure and therefore less challenging. You are an amazing and inspirational player and teacher! Thanks for the videos

[previllazz]

Thank you Janek. Great lesson. Peace ✌

[ari-el]

Best regards, gentleman Gwizdala, I find its content fabulous and it has helped me a lot in my practice with the bass, which I must be grateful for; I was wondering if you know anything about bass sounds, what type of strings sound best and on what type of instrument and genre?
Once again, best greetings and see you always.

[stephenleyte]

Been watching your videos everyday for the past weeks. You're a great instructor man and great content always! Thanks for the free information!

[BartoHomy]

Another great source of inspiration, as always. Thank you so much for all the material and content you bring to us.

[soundcanvas]

Just released a new music project and now in that quiet time before beginning something new. The best time to learn more, so I'm very grateful to stumble upon your videos online. Your quality of playing & teaching are both enjoyable and inspiring. Thank you

[allefmateus]

Informative and great as always. I love your content here, Janek. THANK YOU.

[petebedrock]

this was a good one. i look for brief yet profound lessons all over you tube. many times theyre over my head. This one is particularly useful. Thank you.