Course Overview
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Hey everyone! Welcome to Music on the D Lo! My name is Dan Lopatka and I am a bassist from Chicago, IL. I hold two degrees in jazz bass performance (B.A. and M.M.) and have performed with many notable musicians including four-time Grammy nominee... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 7 min
- Lessons 13
- Exercises 46
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71 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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12 minBass Guitar lesson 17 CQ
Understanding what you’re playing is as important as playing it. In this bass guitar music lesson, review syncopated rhythms using 16th notes and the dot.
with Music on the D LoUnderstanding what you’re playing is as important as playing it. In this bass guitar music lesson, review syncopated rhythms using 16th notes and the dot.
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9 minBass Guitar lesson 25 CQ
Did you know that major and minor scales are the same thing? Bass guitarists dig into a bit of music theory in this lesson, covering relative minor scales.
with Music on the D LoDid you know that major and minor scales are the same thing? Bass guitarists dig into a bit of music theory in this lesson, covering relative minor scales.
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11 minBass Guitar lesson 36 CQ
Perfect fourths, major sixths, and tritones may sound totally foreign, but fear not, because in this lesson for bassists review these music concepts in detail!
with Music on the D LoPerfect fourths, major sixths, and tritones may sound totally foreign, but fear not, because in this lesson for bassists review these music concepts in detail!
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13 minBass Guitar lesson 47 CQ
Continue discussing intervals in this bass guitar lesson for musicians with a bit of experience on the instrument. In this lesson review dissonant intervals!
with Music on the D LoContinue discussing intervals in this bass guitar lesson for musicians with a bit of experience on the instrument. In this lesson review dissonant intervals!
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8 minBass Guitar lesson 55 CQ
How do professional musicians figure out melodies by ear? In this bass guitar and music theory lesson, learn how to interpret melodies as a series of numbers.
with Music on the D LoHow do professional musicians figure out melodies by ear? In this bass guitar and music theory lesson, learn how to interpret melodies as a series of numbers.
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10 minBass Guitar lesson 66 CQ
Intermediate bass players need a strong understanding of chords, particularly when it comes to arpeggios, which are the lifeblood of basslines in music.
with Music on the D LoIntermediate bass players need a strong understanding of chords, particularly when it comes to arpeggios, which are the lifeblood of basslines in music.
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10 minBass Guitar lesson 76 CQ
Chord function and chord substitution are two essential concepts when discussing song structure. Music theory fans, this lesson is a great recap!
with Music on the D LoChord function and chord substitution are two essential concepts when discussing song structure. Music theory fans, this lesson is a great recap!
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12 minBass Guitar lesson 87 CQ
What do the bass solos of Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, and Stanley Clarke have in common? They all play more than one note at a time, called double stops.
with Music on the D LoWhat do the bass solos of Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, and Stanley Clarke have in common? They all play more than one note at a time, called double stops.
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12 minBass Guitar lesson 97 CQ
To be a top bass player, you should know how to play confidently in every music style. In this bass guitar lesson, learn to play by slapping, and with a pick.
with Music on the D LoTo be a top bass player, you should know how to play confidently in every music style. In this bass guitar lesson, learn to play by slapping, and with a pick.
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4 minBass Guitar lesson 103 CQ
How do artists come up with cool chord progressions? Chord substitution! In this bass guitar and music theory lesson, create bass chord progressions.
with Music on the D LoHow do artists come up with cool chord progressions? Chord substitution! In this bass guitar and music theory lesson, create bass chord progressions.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 114 CQ
Did you know that major and minor scales are the same? Learn why this is true in music theory in this bass guitar lesson that includes a funk bass line!
with Music on the D LoDid you know that major and minor scales are the same? Learn why this is true in music theory in this bass guitar lesson that includes a funk bass line!
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 124 CQ
So you know about major and minor chords, but what are augmented, diminished, and dominant 7ths? In this bass guitar lesson, play three and four-note chords.
with Music on the D LoSo you know about major and minor chords, but what are augmented, diminished, and dominant 7ths? In this bass guitar lesson, play three and four-note chords.
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7 minMusic Appreciation lesson 134 CQ
Now that you've learned the basics of bass guitar, get some sources for inspiration by discovering the music of Edgar Meyer, Paul Chambers, and Dave Holland.
with Music on the D LoNow that you've learned the basics of bass guitar, get some sources for inspiration by discovering the music of Edgar Meyer, Paul Chambers, and Dave Holland.
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12130 min12-part Bass Guitar course71 CQ
This beginning bass course covers everything you need to become a solid bassist and stellar musician! Dan Lopatka teaches students to play (and write) killer bass lines by mixing theory with practice.
with Music on the D LoThis beginning bass course covers everything you need to become a solid bassist and stellar musician! Dan Lopatka teaches students to play (and write) killer bass lines by mixing theory with practice.
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6 minFREEBass Guitar lessonFree4 CQ
In this lesson, bass guitarist Dan Lopatka shares his Tarantula Exercise which will have your fingers moving up and down the entire range of your bass.
with Music on the D LoIn this lesson, bass guitarist Dan Lopatka shares his Tarantula Exercise which will have your fingers moving up and down the entire range of your bass.
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14153 min14-part Music Theory course83 CQ
Using detailed explanations and familiar music examples, this college-level music theory course provides an engaging and fun introduction that will help you become a more appreciative listener.
with Ethan WinerUsing detailed explanations and familiar music examples, this college-level music theory course provides an engaging and fun introduction that will help you become a more appreciative listener.
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17201 min17-part Guitar course109 CQ
In this course from music teacher Ben Levin, review the basic music theory concepts behind notes, intervals, and chords before moving up to complex topics like key signatures, scales, and modes.
with Ben Levin MusicIn this course from music teacher Ben Levin, review the basic music theory concepts behind notes, intervals, and chords before moving up to complex topics like key signatures, scales, and modes.
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554 min5-part Music Theory course30 CQ
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
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13127 min13-part Bass Guitar course71 CQ
Developing performance skills on bass means moving beyond beginner-level music theory concepts like scales, and reviewing more advanced ideas related to transcription, intervals, and chord formation.
with Music on the D LoDeveloping performance skills on bass means moving beyond beginner-level music theory concepts like scales, and reviewing more advanced ideas related to transcription, intervals, and chord formation.
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10114 min10-part Music Appreciation course60 CQ
Beginning musicians often struggle to balance learning to play an instrument with learning to read music. In this course, Just Another Flutist teaches music theory how she wishes she'd been taught.
with JustAnotherFlutistBeginning musicians often struggle to balance learning to play an instrument with learning to read music. In this course, Just Another Flutist teaches music theory how she wishes she'd been taught.
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12130 min12-part Bass Guitar course71 CQ
This beginning bass course covers everything you need to become a solid bassist and stellar musician! Dan Lopatka teaches students to play (and write) killer bass lines by mixing theory with practice.
with Music on the D LoThis beginning bass course covers everything you need to become a solid bassist and stellar musician! Dan Lopatka teaches students to play (and write) killer bass lines by mixing theory with practice.
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11108 min11-part Bass Guitar course60 CQ
Get off to a great start on the double bass with this course from Zoltan’s Bass Lounge. This set of lessons, perfect for a beginner, covers the basic fundamentals of playing the instrument.
with zoltansbassloungeGet off to a great start on the double bass with this course from Zoltan’s Bass Lounge. This set of lessons, perfect for a beginner, covers the basic fundamentals of playing the instrument.
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658 min6-part Bass Guitar course31 CQ
In this beginner and intermediate bass course, practice the essentials of the slap bass technique, while refining your own signature groovy sound. Learn how to set your bass playing apart!
with Play Bass NowIn this beginner and intermediate bass course, practice the essentials of the slap bass technique, while refining your own signature groovy sound. Learn how to set your bass playing apart!
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13127 min13-part Bass Guitar course71 CQ
Developing performance skills on bass means moving beyond beginner-level music theory concepts like scales, and reviewing more advanced ideas related to transcription, intervals, and chord formation.
with Music on the D LoDeveloping performance skills on bass means moving beyond beginner-level music theory concepts like scales, and reviewing more advanced ideas related to transcription, intervals, and chord formation.
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19149 min19-part Bass Guitar course83 CQ
This course from bassist MarloweDK provides a strong foundation of musical theory and practical knowledge for bassists and how it applies to the instrument.
with Play Bass NowThis course from bassist MarloweDK provides a strong foundation of musical theory and practical knowledge for bassists and how it applies to the instrument.