Course Overview
Teacher
Thomas Risell aka “MarloweDK” , is a bassplayer and music educator from Denmark. He is the founder of the internet "bass portal", a site focusing on great video lessons in all musical styles MarloweDK has been featured in several international... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 29 min
- Lessons 19
- Attachments 3
- Exercises 46
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83 CQ
19 Lessons in This Course
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9 minFREEBass Guitar lesson 1Free5 CQ
In this lesson, MarloweDK introduces music theory basics for bass players, starting with scales and intervals, then covering some basic concepts of harmony.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, MarloweDK introduces music theory basics for bass players, starting with scales and intervals, then covering some basic concepts of harmony.
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9 minBass Guitar lesson 25 CQ
This lesson from bassist MarloweDK finishes up the chords of the major scale and also provides a bit of an intro analyzing music using a popular Bob Dylan tune.
with Play Bass NowThis lesson from bassist MarloweDK finishes up the chords of the major scale and also provides a bit of an intro analyzing music using a popular Bob Dylan tune.
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7 minBass Guitar lesson 34 CQ
Bassist MarloweDK wraps up this intro to basic music theory, illustrating how knowing a scale's chords leads to interesting bass lines and quick transpositions.
with Play Bass NowBassist MarloweDK wraps up this intro to basic music theory, illustrating how knowing a scale's chords leads to interesting bass lines and quick transpositions.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 44 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates tips for becoming familiar with the layout of notes on the bass fretboard by playing octaves and intervals.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates tips for becoming familiar with the layout of notes on the bass fretboard by playing octaves and intervals.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 54 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK discusses different strategies for learning arpeggios on the bass in order to become familiar with the notes on the fretboard.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK discusses different strategies for learning arpeggios on the bass in order to become familiar with the notes on the fretboard.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 64 CQ
Bassist and music teacher MarloweDK demonstrates the positions of the A minor pentatonic scale on the bass and how they are related to each note of the scale.
with Play Bass NowBassist and music teacher MarloweDK demonstrates the positions of the A minor pentatonic scale on the bass and how they are related to each note of the scale.
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9 minBass Guitar lesson 75 CQ
In this lesson, MarloweDK demonstrates the rest of the A minor pentatonic positions on the bass, discussing how to quickly learn all the notes in the scale.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, MarloweDK demonstrates the rest of the A minor pentatonic positions on the bass, discussing how to quickly learn all the notes in the scale.
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14 minBass Guitar lesson 88 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates the two most commonly used patterns for triads and how they relate to each other and the layout of the fretboard.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates the two most commonly used patterns for triads and how they relate to each other and the layout of the fretboard.
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7 minBass Guitar lesson 94 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK discusses why scales are important for bass players to learn and introduces the concept of tetrachords as learning aids.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK discusses why scales are important for bass players to learn and introduces the concept of tetrachords as learning aids.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 104 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK continues to demonstrate tetrachord patterns for playing scales on bass, as well as playing in intervals up and down the neck.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK continues to demonstrate tetrachord patterns for playing scales on bass, as well as playing in intervals up and down the neck.
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7 minBass Guitar lesson 114 CQ
In this bass guitar lesson, MarloweDK demonstrates even more effective techniques for practicing how to play scales and intervals on the bass guitar.
with Play Bass NowIn this bass guitar lesson, MarloweDK demonstrates even more effective techniques for practicing how to play scales and intervals on the bass guitar.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 124 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates and discusses how minor keys are related to major keys, which makes playing your bass in any key easier.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates and discusses how minor keys are related to major keys, which makes playing your bass in any key easier.
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7 minBass Guitar lesson 134 CQ
In this lesson, bassist and music teacher MarloweDK demonstrates how different scales and modes can fit into a harmony when applied to a bassline.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist and music teacher MarloweDK demonstrates how different scales and modes can fit into a harmony when applied to a bassline.
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6 minBass Guitar lesson 144 CQ
In this bass guitar lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates how certain scales and notes will fit into a bassline without muddling the harmony.
with Play Bass NowIn this bass guitar lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates how certain scales and notes will fit into a bassline without muddling the harmony.
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5 minBass Guitar lesson 153 CQ
Bassist and music teacher MarloweDK discusses options for comping on bass in this lesson, going over the chords and pentatonic scales in a major scale.
with Play Bass NowBassist and music teacher MarloweDK discusses options for comping on bass in this lesson, going over the chords and pentatonic scales in a major scale.
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7 minBass Guitar lesson 164 CQ
In this lesson, bassist and music teacher MarloweDK plays through the major and minor pentatonic scales to illustrate how each fits into a D minor 7 chord jam.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist and music teacher MarloweDK plays through the major and minor pentatonic scales to illustrate how each fits into a D minor 7 chord jam.
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7 minBass Guitar lesson 174 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK discusses ways to pull the D Dorian mode and C major scale into an bass improvisation played over a track in D minor.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK discusses ways to pull the D Dorian mode and C major scale into an bass improvisation played over a track in D minor.
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4 minBass Guitar lesson 183 CQ
Bassist MarloweDK demonstrates the technique of harmonizing a D minor 7 groove by playing around in a C major pentatonic and then soloing fully in C major.
with Play Bass NowBassist MarloweDK demonstrates the technique of harmonizing a D minor 7 groove by playing around in a C major pentatonic and then soloing fully in C major.
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11 minBass Guitar lesson 196 CQ
In this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates how to build up a funk bass line over a drum track, providing tips for building it note by note.
with Play Bass NowIn this lesson, bassist MarloweDK demonstrates how to build up a funk bass line over a drum track, providing tips for building it note by note.
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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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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.