Decoding the Bass Guitar | Bass Guitar Theory
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"HOW TO QUICKLY AND DRAMATICALLY
IMPROVE YOUR BASS PLAYING
IN JUST 2 HOURS!"
TRANSFORMING YOU FROM 'BUMP-FWAP' BASS PLUNKER
TO SERIOUS GROOVING MACHINE
FROM THE DESK OF: Jonathan Boettcher
SPECIAL REPORT: How To Put The "Special Sauce" Into Your Bass Playing
The first time I ever picked up a bass guitar, a big grin slid
instantly across my face I'm sure you can probably relate to that
feeling - just loving that deep, rich tone of a great sounding bass.
But you know what? That day when I first played the bass, _I SUCKED_.
Now, to be fair, I already knew how to play guitar fairly well, so I
at least knew where the notes were but most of the songs I played
ended up sounding remarkably the same.
I honestly remember being SURPRISED that I couldn't play the bass
well, considering I knew how to play guitar already! I figured it
should be easy as falling off a log
You see, I had no idea what to play other than the root note of the
chord
Shortly after, someone showed me the _OCTAVE TRICK_, but it wasn't
until I really dug in and started to UNDERSTAND THE THEORY that my
bass playing really took off.
BUT ISN'T MUSIC THEORY BORING?
You bet it is!
(Betcha didn't see that one coming!)
In fact,_ __CLASSICAL MUSIC THEORY_ IS SO BORING I'D RATHER WATCH
PAINT DRY IN THE MIDDLE OF A SNOWSTORM!
Terms like "_hemidemisemiquaver_" and "_quindicesima bassa" _just
about make my eyes jump out of my head! (and yes - those are real
terms you can look them up if you don't believe me!)
And this is exactly why music theory has gotten such a bad rap:
well-meaning but completely misguided music teachers have been
teaching people for years all of this arcane theory that only about
one-tenth of one percent of the population would ever have a use for.
Fact is, most people just want to play their instrument for:
* Personal Pleasure
* Stress Relief
* Jamming with Friends
Am I right? Very few people ever go on to become truly professional
musicians, and most who do, STILL don't understand, let alone use, all
that mumbo-jumbo!
"SO JONATHAN, WHAT'S YOUR ANGLE?"
So how can I say that theory is what made such a tremendous
difference in my playing? Well, perhaps I should replace the word
'theory' with something a bit less misunderstood like 'basic
principles'.
You see, once I began to understand the BASIC PRINCIPLES of my bass
guitar, I began to see all kinds of new ways of playing it.
LET ME GIVE YOU AN EXAMPLE
I don't know a whole lot about cars - so when something happens to
mine, I basically end up taking it to the mechanic. That's like
playing the root note, okay? Having a single response for pretty much
every situation.
In contrast, a good friend of mine knows a great deal about cars, and
anytime he's got a problem with his vehicle, he just pops open the
hood and gets creative. That's because he knows what he's working
with. He understands how it works, what the problem is, and what can
be done to fix it.
That's the equivalent of taking a very different approach to the
music, and playing intervals and riffs that sound incredibly cool
understanding the mechanics of what makes your music work, and putting
that knowledge to good use!
SO EASY A CHILD CAN MASTER IT
I'm not talking about complicated theory here! My basic requirements
are these:
* Do you know the first seven letters of the English alphabet? (If
not, I'll TELL YOU!)
* Can you count to eight? (Again, we can WORK on this!)
* Do you WANT to learn the bass guitar? (The ONE thing you'll have
to provide on your own)
If you answered YES to all three, then you're already well on your
way to mastering the bass guitar.
The basic principles I'm going to show you about your bass guitar
don't require anything more than you already have and yet these
principles are so powerful, that you could use them to go all the way
to Nashville, should you have the desire to do so.
(No one's forcing you beyond your living room here I'm just sayin')
SO WHAT'S WITH THE 2 HOUR CLAIM?
And here I thought you'd never ask
My _Decoding The Bass Guitar_ lesson is almost exactly 2 hours long,
so I'm actually leaving room in there for a washroom break if you need
it.
Fact is, I believe that once you watch through this bass guitar
lesson, and the principles I teach in there sink into your head, you
will automatically start playing differently. That's what knowledge
does to you - IT ACTUALLY RENEWS YOUR MIND INTO A DIFFERENT WAY OF
THINKING!
It's no wonder they say KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
After going through this lesson, you will not look at your bass
guitar the same way again I guarantee it. (think I'm pulling your leg?
)
Now - time for the disclaimer - I don't have any secret potion of
bass mastery that I can send you, so just like everyone else in this
world, you're going to have to practice in order to improve. There's
no getting around that. No pain, no gain, right?
However - with these principles in mind, your practicing will be far
more effective, and you will literally notice yourself improving very
rapidly.
I'M THE MOST PATIENT TEACHER
IN THE WORLD
but only on video!
Have you ever been trying to learn a particular thing on your bass,
perhaps from a friend or another musician, and you just couldn't get
the hang of it, no matter how hard you tried? It can be a bit
embarrassing (I've been there!)
One of the reasons why video lessons are such a great investment is
the fact that the video does not get frustrated or impatient if you
have to replay a section a dozen times before you get it right.
Fact is, if you wanted to learn the same material that I cover in
_Decoding the Bass Guitar_ from a local music teacher, you would end
up paying far more for the same information.
Why is that? Well, it's pretty simple. I've taught people in real
life, and the process is very different from video. You spent time
chatting, you get distracted on a cool riff, you have a question about
something else. Time goes by quickly
On video, the material has been DISTILLED INTO THE PUREST FORM OF
MUSICAL GOODNESS Every last minute has been thoughtfully considered
and included in order to offer the student the greatest benefit. Tons
of material was first recorded, then considered, then cut, and lastly
refined in order to deliver you the best all in one shot.
That means that a two hour video lesson is _easily equivalent to __at
least four hours_ of in-person lessons in fact, probably more.
Toss in the fact that you don't have to pay to go back and hear the
same thing again if you didn't get it the first time, and you've got a
powerful combination.
A half-decent guitar teacher is going to charge at least $30 per half
hour lesson so do the math. TO LEARN THIS SAME MATERIAL FROM A LOCAL
TEACHER WOULD COST YOU AT LEAST $240.
And, that's IF you could find one that would teach you the same
thing, and didn't try pulling the old "_quindicesima bassa" _-style
boring theory move on you.
BUT I'M A NEWBIE WILL THIS HELP ME?
Have you ever seen that video clip of a smart bomb being dropped
_precisely_ on its target? Well,_ Decoding the Bass Guitar_ is NOT a
complete 'learn to play bass guitar' course Instead, it is laser
focused on the principles you need to understand in order to take you
to the next level.
If you're a beginner, you may need to learn a few things elsewhere,
but I you will find _Decoding the Bass Guitar_ a tremendous help as
you're learning the bass. With the principles I'll teach you, you will
find yourself:
* Learning songs faster than before
* Intuitively understanding what others teach you, picking up new
techniques with ease
* Wanting more and more of that sweet instrument you call the bass
guitar with your appetite in gear, you'll be advancing more quickly
than you thought possible.
I'VE PLAYED BASS FOR YEARS IS THIS FOR ME?
If you've already played bass for a while, chances are you're either
quite advanced, or you're looking for some new ideas. Seeing as you're
here reading this, I'm going to go out on a limb and go with looking
for new ideas
And that's exactly what _Decoding the Bass Guitar_ is intended to
give you in spades!
* Relate to the bass in visual patterns instead of letters, names
and notes. Our brains work far faster and more intuitively with this
method!
* Tired of hitting the same old notes and patterns? Learn how you
can use intervals to really spice up your playing. This technique for
improvising is limited only by your imagination.
* Surprise your jam buddies by playing new things that not only
sound better, but they add a totally new dynamic to the band!
* Finally watch yourself progressing as a player for the first time
in years
WHAT _DECODING THE BASS GUITAR_ IS NOT:
As I mentioned earlier, _Decoding the Bass Guitar_ is a laser focused
bass lesson. IT WILL NOT TEACH YOU:
* Specific riffs
* Specific playing styles (ie country, rock, jazz etc)
* 'Thumping' styles (how to use a pick, your fingers, hybrid style
etc)
* It is not a complete 'learn to play bass' course - this lesson is
laser targeted
* How to lock in with a band
All of these things are important, but really you need to be adding
those to a proper understanding of the bass guitar not the other way
around! Riffs and grooves are cool, but if you don't understand how
and why they fit the song, you'll never be able to use them
productively. _Decoding the Bass Guitar_ is designed to give you that
core understanding, thus building a strong foundation from which you
can take your bass playing to new levels in any direction.
WHAT WILL _DECODING THE BASS GUITAR_ TEACH YOU?
* The most powerful and yet incredibly simple way of looking at the
fretboard you'll find anywhere
* Two simple scale patterns that are literally all you need. I've
never seen anyone else teaching this method, but it is incredibly
powerful.
* How to turn theory into beautiful music - playing harmonies and
even melodies on your bass.
* Why the chords in each key work together, and how you can turn
that to your advantage as a bass player.
* Closeup examples for everything
WHY _DO_ THOSE CHORDS WORK TOGETHER?
One of the most common problems I see with bass and guitar players is
that they don't really have a good understanding of _why_ certain
chords work together. They know how to play the chords - but they have
a really hard time trying to anticipate which one will come next, or
which chord groupings belong in a particular key.
With _Decoding the Bass Guitar_, I'll teach you not only how and why
these chord groupings work together, but I'll also show you why it is
so important for the bass player to understand this. Many bass players
jam away blissfully unaware that the band is playing a major or a
minor chord, because they're just playing the root note. However, if
you truly want to open up your potential as a bass player, you simply
must understand the concepts of I IV V.
RULE #1: DON'T BE BORING!
Let's face it - the bass player's main function is to hold down the
rhythm section, along with the drummer. But who doesn't want to make
things a bit more interesting?
Picture yourself for a moment holding down that rock solid bass
groove, locked in tight with the drummer, and then flawlessly and
intuitively creating bass fills on the fly, at the end of every phrase
- adding a depth to the song that your jam mates have never seen
before
That is the kind of playing that becomes possible when you understand
your bass and how it works - you'll begin to notice your playing
improving purely due to a different way of looking at your instrument!
That is the kind of playing that truly makes the bass guitar the
HEART AND SOUL of any song!
A COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
The _Decoding the Bass Guitar _lesson contains 2 hours of video
instruction jam packed with content that is going to improve your bass
playing. If you were to cover the same amount of material with a local
instructor, it would take you far longer than 2 hours - that is the
nature of in-person instruction the topic changes, you go back over
and over stuff, etc.
Not so on video - I remain laser focused the entire time, easily
comparing to what you would learn in 6-8 hours of one on one
instruction. Not only that - but you'd first have to actually find a
teacher that will teach you the same concepts that I cover! I've only
ever met one guy that approaches the bass the same way I do (and he's
the guy that taught ME, years and years ago!).
So IF you could find equivalent instruction, at offline rates, you're
looking at about $60 per hour, or $360 on the generous end.
However, there's NO WAY I'm going to charge you that much for this
lesson. Sure, the value is there, but I wanted to give you a terrific
deal. That's why I've set the price at only $29.95, and you get to
download the whole thing instantly.
PLUS I'LL THROW IN THREE KILLER BONUSES!
Cheat Sheets: This PACK OF CHEAT SHEETS will be a huge help for you
as you're learning the bass ($15 value).
Acoustic guitar JAM TRACK looped over and over so you can easily
practice what you learn without needing another player ($15 value).
FREE LIFETIME UPDATES to the lesson!
Yes! Count me in Jonathan!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this incredible offer for only
$39.95, $29.95!
Once my order is processed via your secure online form, I will
instantly be redirected to a download page. I can start mastering the
bass guitar right away.
I understand that my purchase is protected by your 100% "No Weasel
Clause" 60 Day GUARANTEE.
Let's work together to take your bass playing to levels that you
never before dreamed possible!
Keep on playin',
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P.S. Decoding the Bass Guitar will GREATLY IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF
THE BASS, AND YOUR ABILITY TO PLAY IT. It will give you a strong
foundation to take your playing in any direction you later choose to
go.
P.S. If for any reason your not completely satisfied with the lesson,
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