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Perhaps one of the most expressive stringed instruments, the fretless bass allows endless options for phrasing and dynamics. In this short bass guitar video lesson, Elixir Strings artist Derek Jones takes us through some creative phrasing ideas on fretless bass – the kind of thing that can only be created on the instrument. He demonstrates some fluid, vocal-style phrasing ideas using hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides, sometimes using just one string to really make the most of the fretless bass’s unique qualities!
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
From dreamy, smooth lines to punchy Jaco-style tones, fretless bass is a wonderful voice for jazz, pop, r’n’b and more. But it can be intimidating for those used to having frets to guide them!
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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.