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Bass fundamental practice video collection: practice methods you can try right away

You started playing bass, but your practice isn’t really progressing… If you’ve come here, you’re probably dealing with that kind of frustration.

Practicing alone tends to make you fall into monotonous playing, doesn’t it? But don’t worry—this article will introduce video content that will help you improve, from basic training to practical playing! You’re sure to find ways to build your skills while having fun.

Take a brave first step toward becoming the bassist you admire!

Bass Fundamental Practice Video Collection: Try-It-Now Practice Methods (61–70)

Basic Practice for Beginner Bass 3 – Phrases with TAB / Ring Finger-Strengthening Exercises with BGM

Beginner Bass Basic Practice 3: Phrases with TAB Notation / Ring Finger Strengthening Exercise with BGM
Basic Practice for Beginner Bass 3 – Phrases with TAB / Ring Finger-Strengthening Exercises with BGM

This video efficiently teaches the fundamentals of fingerstyle technique, with exercises specifically designed to strengthen the ring finger.

It features tablature along with right- and left-hand close-ups, making it easy to understand visually.

Master these three phrases and you should see real results in your playing.

Give it a try!

Slap Bass Playing Tutorial for Beginners [Tomiyoshi Guitar School, Ikebukuro Branch]

Slap Bass Playing Tutorial for Beginners [Tomiyoshi Guitar School, Ikebukuro Branch]
Slap Bass Playing Tutorial for Beginners [Tomiyoshi Guitar School, Ikebukuro Branch]

For those who’ve just started playing bass, slap technique can often feel difficult.

But with this video, you’re in good hands! The instructor offers clear, careful explanations, so you should be able to improve smoothly.

The expert’s spot-on advice is also useful for your basic practice.

It also explains common stumbling points in an easy-to-understand way, so be sure to give it a watch.

Beginner Bass Course? Let’s Play with Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do

Beginner Bass Course (3): Let’s Have Fun with Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do
Beginner Bass Course? Let's Play with Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do

It provides a careful explanation of how to play “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do,” making it easy to learn.

A nice bonus is that you can also pick up basic music knowledge.

Since it also explains melody, rhythm, and harmony, it seems like you’ll be able to understand music more deeply.

Bass basic practice (1): Carefully, from the beginning, one fret per finger

Bass basic practice (1): Carefully, from the beginning, one fret per finger
Bass basic practice (1): Carefully, from the beginning, one fret per finger

This is the most fundamental of fundamental bass exercises.

It’s an early-stage practice video—so basic that nothing can really begin without it.

But without mastering this, you can’t do anything else.

It also explains in detail why this practice is necessary and what benefits it brings.

Bass practice for people who have never played bass

Bass practice for people who have never played bass
Bass practice for people who have never played bass

It mainly focuses on the most fundamental left-hand fingering for bass.

Instructional books often use hard-to-understand explanations, but once you see it on video, you’ll get it instantly.

It’s also nice that the points to watch out for are shown as text, and I recommend that it’s played with fingers rather than a pick.

Beginner’s Guide to Bass Theory (3.5): Playing Basslines and Solos with the Major Pentatonic

Beginner’s Guide to Bass Theory (3.5): Playing Basslines and Solos with the Major Pentatonic
Beginner’s Guide to Bass Theory (3.5): Playing Basslines and Solos with the Major Pentatonic

This is a continuation of the previous pentatonic theory.

It develops all the way to solo performance.

The explanations use simple phrases rather than difficult ones, making it very easy to understand.

There’s also a comprehensive summary at the end, which deepened my understanding even further.

Super Beginner-Friendly Explanation of Bass Theory 2: Minor Scale Edition

Ultra-polite, beginner-friendly explanation of bass theory, part 2: Minor scales edition
Super Beginner-Friendly Explanation of Bass Theory 2: Minor Scale Edition

I’m studying the theory of bass.

The theory of minor scales is being explained.

When I read theories like this in words, they go right over my head, but seeing them demonstrated and practiced in a video makes them much easier to understand.