How To Read Sixteenth Notes - The Heart Of Funk and Metal Bass Playing!

Today sees the release of a totally free course over at the Talkingbass website. It’s basically a teaser selection of lessons from the premium, paid content.
As a sneak peak at some of the content in the that free variety course, let’s take a look at a video lesson from the Simple Steps To Sight Reading course. This is from volume 3 and deals with the basics of 16th notes rhythms. We’ll be looking at what they are, how to count them and then work through a bunch of counting and melodic exercises.

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[marcgauvreau]

Mark Is a natural teacher; he's clear, concise, confident and communicates in a way that actually encourages the student to 'go for it'...mistakes and all

[Mtb-TrailTime]

I never said this but thank you Mark! When I decided to take my bass playing more serious I found you on YouTube about 7 years ago. At that time I had lost my job and I was jobless for 10 months. I watched all your videos for hours daily. If I didn’t understand something I would go do research and come back and watch the same video til I understood the concept. I did this for 10 months. My playing took off and I became a more solid, confident bass player. I still got a long way to go but your videos solidified me. Thank you very much! I often go on your channel and it takes me back to those days were I was jobless but your content help me in someway. 😊

[christophe]

Thanks again Mark for your free and paid stuff ! I bought the Groove trainer course a few month ago, and I'm really happy with it : very detailed course with video, mp3 backtrack, one theorytical part and a lot of groove to practice ! Tumbs up for you Mark 😊

[MonserratFoster]

Uploading these from the premium courses is a great idea, definitely let's see you see the quality of the content. I'll be definitely be sign up for the "simple steps to sight reading" when I have the money. This was incredibly useful.

[shaunmatthews]

As you went through each example, I heard songs in my head which made it really easy to follow along, thanks Mark!

With so many online teachers, I had found it difficult choosing one, but that settled it for me.

[davidbalan]

chords progressions Dm7b5, Am and Bm and also Dsus 4 . Root and Minor Fifth scales mostly aggravated sounding board and powerful volume .

[InsaneMonk]

You’re the best Mark you’ve helped me become a better bass player and have confidence in myself so much. 🤘🏽❤️

[vincentvince]

Another great lesson from - according to me - the best teacher... Congrats Mark !

[LeeKennison]

Mark, this is excellent. I have been looking for something like this. I will plug these into Guitar Pro so I can loop and practice these.

[willster]

i got much of this lesson but i dont know the notes on the staff can you make a video on that? i love your videos and you have taught me alot thank you

[jmd]

Great! Thanks. Tapping my foot, counting the rhythm and playing drives me mad... 🙂

[johnathonmcalister]

Mark makes a comment about the disconnect where the foot taps on the rest - I find that performing the mute action on the rest reconnects my hands to the timing, and keeps me in sync. However, I'm a beginning bass player, and perhaps this is a bad habit - comments?

[robertfreeman]

Sorry, but I am not keen on 1/16, 1/4 notes etc, I prefer quavers, minims & crotchet etc. this is where music came from, but keep these videos coming, very useful for me