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# Mastertemps

Resources for the Beginner and Intermediate Bassist

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## Posts

- [8 Tips for Becoming a Highly Effective Private Music Teacher](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/tips-for-private-music-teachers/) - Last year I started teaching at an amazing music store in Southwest Missouri, and it's been a blast! Teaching was outside my comfort zone, but I've gained confidence along the way. While my skills aren't perfect, I'd like to share some takeaways from my first year as a private bass guitar instructor. Level Up Your
- [How to Fix 5 Common Bass Technique Mistakes](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/how-to-improve-bass-guitar-technique/) - As a self-taught bassist I've been through the ups and downs of learning the bass through trial and error... and I may've developed a few bad habits in my technique along the way. Luckily I was able to fix them before they got too out of hand. Identifying and correcting these flaws early in your
- [8 Tips for Playing Chords on Bass Guitar](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/bass-guitar-chords/) - If you’re a beginner bass guitar player, the concept of chords may be the last thing on your mind. “That’s just something guitarists and keyboardists deal with. What does that have to do with me? Don’t bassists just have to play one note at a time?” Typically, yes - but playing chords and double stops
- [Developing a Practice Routine - A Bassist’s Guide](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/how-to-practice-bass-guitar/) - Audio interface. Most of us associate audio interfaces with recording/mixing/engineering, but did you know they make good practice tools as well? You can still use one without a DAW - just plug your interface into your computer via USB and you’re good to go (keep in mind you may have to adjust your audio output
- [Getting Good Bass Tone: A Beginner's Guide](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/bass-tone-guide/) - Consider the most influential bass player in your life: the one you listen to the most or the one who inspired you to pick up the instrument in the first place. I'm sure you've thought to yourself, "I wish I could play like that!" at some point. That thinking, no doubt, had something to do
- [“Should I Play Bass Guitar?” Answer These 4 Questions](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/should-i-play-bass-guitar/) - As a teenager I remember when my friend started playing the bass guitar. I was at his house one day and noticed it sitting in the corner: it was a cherry red Squier Jazz Bass. I picked it up and had no clue what I was doing as I plucked around on it. Oh, and
- [Five Podcasts for Bass Players](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/five-podcasts-for-bass-players/) - Whether you’re a bass player, a writer, a photographer, or any other type of artist, chances are you’ve probably had writer’s block at some point in your creative career. Ideas seem unoriginal and you’ve been staring at a blank document for what seems like hours... nothing seems to flow! When you feel like it’s time
- [Music Theory for Beginner Bass Players: Learning The Notes](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/music-theory-bass-guitar-notes/) - Musicians have mixed feelings about music theory, but despite the fact that it may be confusing there is still a desire to grasp understanding of it. Why? Because deep down most know that there is value in learning it, and it all starts with one simple concept: notes. What are notes? How many
- [4 New Things I’ve Learned After Playing Bass Guitar for 17 Years](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/4-new-things-ive-learned/) - Symmetrical Three Note Grouping Shape This one blew my mind, and I'm honestly not even sure if "symmetrical three note grouping shape" is the official term! This three-note-per-string shape is easy: use your first finger for the first note, then skip a fret to play the next note, then skip another fret to play the
- [Mike Hall: Solo Bass Arrangements, Music Industry Predictions, and More](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/mike-hall-bass-community-feature-interview/) - RT: Are you using any effects pedals for your solo stuff? MH: I certainly am, and the Strymon BigSky Reverb Pedal has been a staple for every one of my live performances! It provides me with so many onboard tonal options for reverb and delay, which also pairs really well with piccolo bass strings to
- [Bass Guitar Effects Pedals: Pros, Cons, and Tips for Beginners](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/bass-guitar-effects-pedals-pros-cons/) - Whether it’s playing music, listening to music, or talking about gear, I love spending time with other musicians. There’s so much wisdom to gain and share when you participate in musical camaraderie. I’ve spent a great deal of time at concerts, music stores, and on social media throughout my years of playing music, and there
- [8 Sight Reading Tips To Put Into Practice](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/sight-reading-tips-for-bass-players/) - "Sight reading." Those two words have given me anxiety more times than I can count. It's times like these when I have to decide if I'm going to sight read a piece of sheet music like a boss or curl up under my music stand in the fetal position. Whether you're a session bass guitar
- [10 Tips for Worship Bassists](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/tips-for-worship-bassists/) - 3. Talk To Your Sound Guy. Every church auditorium has its own unique acoustical characteristics. What sounds good in the youth building might sound terrible in the main sanctuary. Don’t be afraid to take some time to talk to your sound engineer about EQ, compression, effects, amps, etc. to make sure your sound is sitting
- [Review: Sire Marcus Miller P7 Bass Guitar (1st Generation)](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/sire-marcus-miller-p7-bass-guitar-review/) - Edit (1/23/2021): Sire has released the 2nd generation of the P7 model since this post was originally published. I will do my best to note any differences throughout this post where necessary. Ah, #NBD. Whether you’re waiting for the FedEx guy to arrive or driving to your local music store, New Bass Day is an
- [How Can I Set Goals (And Follow Through) As A Bassist?](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/goal-setting-for-bassists/) - Goal setting is tough. There have been times where I’ve looked back on the past year and felt disappointed at how little I’d grown as a bass player... playing the same runs and practicing the same techniques. I often don’t even bother setting goals at the new year fearing that I won’t follow through. So
- [5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Bass Players (Updated)](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/5-christmas-gift-ideas-bass-players/) - "What do you want for Christmas? Any ideas?" We've all been asked this question by our parents, our spouse, or the Santa Claus at our local mall. As a bass player this is a great opportunity to score some gear in your stocking. Is your guitar strap on the verge of snapping in half? How
- [Five Bass Players You Should Know](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/bass-players-to-know/) - 2. Seodophy I first came across 19-year-old Lithuanian bassist Teodoras Balciauskis on Instagram and was instantly blown away. His distinct voice on the bass guitar results from his tapping technique, use of atmospheric chords, and unique style of music. He goes by the name Seodophy, and his EP “The After Hours” is perfect for listeners
- [(Video) Walking Bass Lines: A Beginner's Guide](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/walking-bass-lines-for-beginners/) - Greetings, bass players! Let’s talk about walking bass lines. I bet many of you reading this post have at least somewhat of an idea of what a walking bass line is (or have at least heard the term) but may not fully understand how to construct one yourself. I was in the same boat… up
- [[Bass Community Feature] Mark Gunner](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/bass-community-feature-mark-gunner/) - Mark is a UK-based singer-songwriter bassist. His solo bass act features the acoustic bass guitar, utilizing an array of techniques that make his one man show sound like an entire band. I connected with Mark this week to get some further insight on his style, influences, and more. Without further delay, enjoy the conversation. MG:
- [Tips for Kicking Off Your Journey as a Solo Bassist](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/tips-for-kicking-off-your-journey-as-a-solo-bassist/) - The electric bass guitar has come a long way. It’s an instrument that has evolved physically, technically, and sonically over the past 60+ years, and bassists all over the world continue to push its limits. Once used only as a foundational instrument, the bass guitar has gradually found its way to the spotlight. Bass players
- [Lessons Learned From the O’Reilly Auto Parts Jingle Bassline](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/oreilly-auto-parts-jingle-bassline/) - Lessons Learned From the O’Reilly Auto Parts Jingle Bassline 1. Slap Style Technique This bassline is a perfect way for beginner bassists to practice the slap bass technique. It’s not too fast, has lots of space, and utilizes several other techniques that can be effective for any slap bassline. Let’s take a closer look. Octave
- [[Bass Community Feature] Pete O’Neill: "Sugar"](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/bass-community-feature-pete-oneill/) - I asked him about his approach to songwriting and the techniques used in this tune. Here’s what he had to say: “After seeing Michael Manring perform "The Enormous Room," I knew that I wanted to explore harmonics as a way to enrich the tonality and extend the range of the solo bass ideas I was
- [The Best Bass Albums of 2019](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/best-bass-albums-2019/) - This curated collection of bass guitar-prominent songs contains everything from Jaco to Evan Brewer. I’m constantly updating this playlist, so if you know of an artist that’s not on the playlist please let me know! OPEN IN SPOTIFY Recent Posts
- [Bass Guitar Major Scales: A Comprehensive Guide](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/music-theory-bass-guitar-major-scales/) - Skip to 2:09 to hear Julie Andrews sing an ascending major scale. It’s no coincidence that both “do re mi fa so la ti do” and the major scale contain the same number of notes/syllables - each syllable represents a scale degree. As mentioned above, the intervals between each note of a scale determine what
- [Beginner Bassist? 3 Bad Habits to Avoid When Starting Out](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/beginner-bassist-bad-habits-to-avoid/) - Whether you're brand new to playing music or a seasoned musician looking to switch gears, learning the bass guitar can be a daunting task. Are you going to borrow, rent, or buy your gear? Will you take private lessons or teach yourself via online resources? And what about fitting practice time into your busy schedule?
- [3 Tips for Purchasing Your First Bass Setup](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/3-tips-purchasing-first-bass-setup/) - After a great deal of thought and consideration, you've decided that the bass guitar is your instrument of choice (because you're all about that low-end life). Congrats! This is an exciting time- you're ready to start learning the instrument and selling out venues. That's great... but now what? The next step is selecting your gear.
- [How to Easily Learn 11 Songs on Bass Guitar in 2 Weeks](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/easily-learn-11-songs-bass-guitar-2-weeks/) - Fall is officially in full swing! The air is crisp. The leaves are falling. Pumpkin patches, pop-up Halloween stores and haunted houses are everywhere you look. For bass players, this is also the season of playing at outdoor gigs and fall festivals. I just wrapped up my first outdoor gig in a long time, which
- [Playing By Ear: The Benefits of Ear Training for Bassists](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/playing-ear-benefits-ear-training-bassists/) - Imagine you have five minutes before you hit the stage and your band leader pulls you all aside. He tells you that he's got a scratchy throat and is lowering the key of the opening song by a whole step. You know the song by memory in the original key and have no chord charts.
- [The Burdened Bassist: Experiencing Burnout and How to Overcome It](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/burdened-bassist-experiencing-burnout-overcome/) - Physical fatigue. Late night rehearsals. Not enough paid gigs. Sound familiar? Whether you play professionally or on the side, the life of a musician is full of excitement! However, from time to time you may experience burnout... hauling your 150-pound speaker cabinet to and from gigs seems more like a hassle than an opportunity. Not
- [Confessions of a Bass Player with Perfect Pitch](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/confessions-bass-player-perfect-pitch/) - What do you think of when you hear the phrase "perfect pitch?" Some might think of a certain movie starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. Others might think of baseball, or maybe sales if you're in the corporate world. But what does it mean to have perfect pitch in music? Perfect pitch is the rare
- [Getting the Gig: 6 Audition Tips for Worship Bassists](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/6-audition-tips-worship-bassists/) - Let’s face it: it doesn’t matter if you’ve been playing bass guitar for two years or twenty, auditions can be scary… and worship band auditions are no exception. You start overthinking your bass lines as you get the nervous sweats… then your fretting hand starts cramping and you realize you’ve been holding your breath for
- [From Brass to Bass: How to Switch to Another Musical Instrument](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/how-to-switch-musical-instruments/) - When I first started learning how to play the trombone in sixth grade, I really didn't care that much for it. I mean sure, playing glissandos endlessly and competing with my friends to see how much condensation we could build up in our horns was a blast (gross, right?), but investing in practice time and
- [5 Beginner Tips For Creating A Bassline](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/5-beginner-tips-for-creating-a-bassline/) - "I'm sorry, but you've thrown off the Emperor's groove." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tePa0CI478k Such a quoted scene from a classic Disney movie. Kuzco's routine is suddenly interrupted by an innocent old man who is then cast from the tower. Years later, I recalled this scene again after I started playing bass and understanding the instrument's role in a
- [Music Theory for Beginner Bass Players: Interval Basics](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/music-theory-for-beginner-bass-players-intervals/) - Lowering or raising even just one interval in a melody or bassline can change a song from happy to sad, or vice versa. As mentioned in the last post, the smallest interval is a half step, aka a minor second. On the bass guitar fretboard, one half step is equal to moving up or down
- [4 Ways Learning Piano Can Make You A Better Bass Player](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/4-ways-learning-piano-can-make-you-a-better-bass-player/) - 3. Playing Piano Prepares You For Playing the Bass Synth Sometimes we forget that “bass” is a frequency, not necessarily an instrument. Long before the birth of the bass guitar, other instruments - such as the tuba, bass clarinet, and upright bass - were (and still are) used to produce those low notes that lay
- [Modes For Bass Guitar: What Are They? Why Do They Matter?](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/music-theory-bass-guitar-modes/) - ii – D Dorian What it sounds like: a minor scale with a raised sixth degree.Interval sequence: W H W W W H WNote names: D E F G A B C D iii – E Phrygian What it sounds like: a minor scale with a lowered second degree.Interval sequence: H W W W H
- [5 Non-Musical Skills All Bassists Need To Have](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/non-musical-skills-for-bassists/) - Hey bass players! Thanks for dropping by. It’s hard to believe this blog has been up and running for over a year and a half! Many of you are familiar with the type of content that gets posted on this blog… but for you new visitors, whether it’s gear or ear training, so far I’ve
- [8 Tips for Playing Bass in a Power Trio](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/power-trio-bass-tips/) - For example, there are a few tunes in the three piece band I'm currently playing with where a fretless bass would sound really nice, and I'm strongly considering purchasing or borrowing one to match the feel of those songs. Tuning is another factor to consider. If your band plays in both standard and drop tunings,
- [Takeaways From My Band’s First Gig](https://mastertempsbassblog.com/preparation-tips-for-playing-bass-guitar-live/) - In the end it was a really solid show! Not only was it a good time - it was a great learning experience as well. Here are some takeaways from my band's first gig. Takeaways From My Band’s First Gig Hear More on SoundCloud Recent Posts

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