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This lesson focuses on developing true fretboard awareness by saying the note name out loud as you play.
Rather than relying only on muscle memory, you’ll learn to connect your ears, voice, hands, and brain into a single, integrated system. Using a C major scale across multiple strings, this lesson helps you clearly identify note locations, reinforce pitch recognition, and build confidence when reading, transcribing, and playing with others.
You’ll practice the scale on a single string, then expand to groupings of two, three, and four strings. For five- and six-string bass players, the same approach is used to cover the full range of the instrument.
With just five focused minutes a day, this lesson lays the foundation for real, usable fretboard knowledge.
Most players use a metronome as something to follow. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to build a real internal clock—so time comes from you, not the click.
This video is Part 1 of a 3-video series on internal time and metronome practice. Together, these lessons move from foundational concepts to more advanced control of subdivision, placement, and feel.
In this video, we cover:
• How to stop reacting to the metronome
• Playing with the click on every beat
• Internal subdivision
• Sparse-click and drop-out exercises
• Learning to arrive at the click instead of chasing it
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The Bass Shed Podcast
Bassist Mark Johnson of Unfaithful Servants talks serving the song, time feel, and longevity, then breaks down the band’s new album Fallen Angel and the thoughtful musicianship behind it.
Podcast Extras
In this Podcast Extras clip from Episode 139 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Rudy Sarzo takes a seat in The 5 Spot — a rapid-fire Top 5 driven by instinct, experience, and clarity. A concise, unscripted look at the influences and mindset behind one of rock’s most respected bass voices.
In this Podcast Extras clip, we put Lawrence Haber in The 5 Spot — a rapid-fire Top 5 where instinct, honesty, and a little humor take the lead. From influences to perspectives shaped by years in music, Lawrence responds without overthinking, giving listeners a candid snapshot of what fuels his artistry and mindset.
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