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Triad Workout level3
This exercise takes all three inversions of every diatonic triad in a major key and weaves them into one continuous, ascending line. Instead of practicing root position, first inversion, and second inversion separately, you play them all in sequence
$3.00
3 notes per string Pentatonic over dominant 7th
Using 3 notes per string fingering - some cool sound over dominant 7th
$5.00
Beethoven 9th Symphony Ode to Joy Excerpt
Excerpt from Piano reduction by Carl Reinecke - Tab/position is arranged for 4 string bass.
$8.00
Gymnopedie 1 for 4 string bass
A solo arrangement of Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No.1 for 4-string electric bass. This timeless, meditative work features lyrical melodies and subtle harmonic dissonance, adapted to let the bass sing.
$10.00
"Forming the Emptiness" excerpt for 4 string bass
My favorite 5/8 arpeggio section - arranged for 4 string bass
$5.00
House of Waters "705" Intro and Quintal Etude
The intro part of my composition "705" and the short etude extension use quintal harmony.
$3.00
One level up Exercise 2
Arpeggios with Chord Tones and Tensions: Complete Major Scale in 3rds (Ascending and Descending) This exercise utilizes chord tones and tensions within arpeggios to explore the complete major scale in 3rds, both ascending Read more
Arpeggios with Chord Tones and Tensions: Complete Major Scale in 3rds (Ascending and Descending)
This exercise utilizes chord tones and tensions within arpeggios to explore the complete major scale in 3rds, both ascending and descending. It emphasizes harmonic understanding, fretboard mastery, and technical precision, making it a valuable practice tool for improving your melodic and harmonic phrasing.
$3.00
One level up Exercise 1
Scale Exercise: Exploring 3rds with Fast Ascending Lines (3 Notes per String Fingering) This exercise focuses on practicing scales in 3rds while incorporating a rapid, ascending melodic pattern. It employs the "3 notes per Read more
Scale Exercise: Exploring 3rds with Fast Ascending Lines (3 Notes per String Fingering)
This exercise focuses on practicing scales in 3rds while incorporating a rapid, ascending melodic pattern. It employs the "3 notes per string" fingering technique, which is ideal for fluidity and speed across the fretboard. It’s designed to improve finger independence, precision, and your ability to navigate the fretboard quickly.
$3.00
Funky Melody Bass line 1
Alternate Picking Exercise with Rhythmic Variations and a Melodic Bass Line Using the C Dorian Scale
$0.00
5 min Exercise 6
A unique approach to practice scales. Scale ascending motion with an octave switch - to create more interesting lines and understand the fretboard better
$3.00
5 min Exercise 1
Triad - 2notes - arpeggio - 4 notes For left finger independence and being familiar with triad sound and cadence
$3.00
