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In this short bass guitar video tutorial, Elixir Strings artist Derek Jones takes a super simple bassline and shows you how to approach syncing tightly with the kick drum. Note duration and space between notes comes into play here, particularly in slower songs. It’s a very simple concept, but one that takes some serious practice to perfect!
Derek’s go-tos are Elixir Bass Strings for the consistency of tone, feel and long tone life. Check them out: https://www.elixirstrings.com/guitar-strings#bass
The foundation of most great bands – from rock power trios to funk outfits with horn sections and multiple backing singers – is the rhythm section. Bass and drums need to work in lockstep to provide the feel and groove the rest of the band can play off. No amount of tricky technique or impressive chops can make up for a rhythm section that can’t play together.
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About Derek:
San Francisco native and now Las Vegas resident Derek Jones has built an enviable CV as a bass player over the last 30 years. From recording sessions to Cirque du Soleil productions (some 470 live shows a year), he’s worked alongside luminaries including Larry Carlton, Bela Fleck, Derek Trucks and Sheila E amongst many others.
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