Pentatonic Scales for Bass Players | The Practice Room #86

I am so exited, super proud, and a little exhausted still from the process, to present my brand new book Bass Player's Guide To Pentatonics. It's been some months in the process, and today's episode of The Practice Room takes an in-depth look at my practice routine, and how I use pentatonics for bass lines, melodies, composition, soloing, and technique building.

The book comes with over 100 video examples, and over 50 play alongs, all available for streaming or download with your purchase. Don't forget to leave some pentatonic related questions in the comments below, and enjoy the episode!

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[pkossen]

Janek, I almost never comment on videos but it's so inspiring and real to see someone with your profile posting mistakes, imperfections and getting frustrated. This is what musicians deal with everyday while practicing but it's rarely shown. Huge respect.

[jacklambert]

I have to apologize for my ignorance Janek. I was trying to use that link in the book from my phone. I typed it in on my desktop and it brought me right to the lessons. Thank you. Your book is amazing and I’ve been using your warm up book as well and my playing is improving. Again, thank you, Jack.

[PatrickBarrett-nz]

Got the pentatonic book. I had the pleasure of attending lessons with you in Sligo a few years back, still working on those ideas.Thank you for your inspiration!

[Funkybassuk]

Nice to see a player as good as Janek struggling from time to time. Gives the rest of us hope! 👍🏽

[dcross]

It's beautiful how the pattern changes sound against the change in harmony whilst staying the essentially the same against the track

[keziahj]

This book is such a great tool (because the stuff WORKS) for every stuff, that I could play… ❤

[midplanewanderer]

Man I gotta get your books. Even Mark Smith at TalkingBass was pushing your stuff. I hope I can snag some before the 2nd wave comes and sequesters me in lockdown, so I can woodshed until my fingers seize or I go blind (whichever comes first). I'm still high on and playing that classical-sounding minor/diminished exercise you presented in one of your earlier vids last year. It sounds so cool pushing that all around the fretboard, with a splash of reverb and chorus.

[squidito]

man that bass you’ve been playing more recently sounds so good

[mark-stefaniw]

Sensei! I love getting a glimpse into your practice.

[CarlosCastilla]

Just bought the bundle with the ii-V-I. Looking forward to studying both books. I'm a guitar player who loves bass and was looking for material to get me started. I love your content! Thank you:)

[tabonejohann]

Next monday i buy this book . I had buy two books in past and find them very well. Thanks .

[mahdisharegh]

I got the book and its Fantastic, Thank You Janek!

[monierb]

Janek you were in the zone there at the end and holding a straight vibe....amazing!!

[tabonejohann]

I got this book really amazing . Thanks Janek

[ironxmike]

Just purchased the book. Arrives soon. Purchased physical. How are the playa-longs accessed? Thanks, Janek!!!

[jacklambert]

Janek, I received this book for my birthday and I’m excited to get started with it. I do have a question about the video guide link. I typed in the link and it brought me to your bass studio site. How do I get to the play along content? Thank you, Jack.

[dantelamusta]

“Is that a problem?” - Sir Kermeet le Frog
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[franksmith]

I know this is an old vid, but didn't know where else to put the comment. I really dig your instructional books and have a few of them. I know you're working on a new book, I think about warmups, but I'm REALLY interested in you doing a treatment of Melodic Minor information.

[peterstone]

The 1st Line is in Paul Jackson sprit with his fill color.

[ajadrew]

It was the camera that got you janek! Good stuff here, I played along all the way through coming up with great ideas I've not had before. Cheers!! 😊 Where do I get the videos from please? Best wishes