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Introduction

In this series of video courses, we’ll be expanding on the concepts covered in the intermediate plectrum course, and learning how we can use the plectrum to play more complex rhythms

We’ll be examining heavily syncopated sixteenth note-based grooves, as well as looking at the various picking problems presented by triplet rhythms. We'll also be taking an in-depth look at how the plectrum is used in rock and metal basslines, pop basslines and funk/R&B basslines. There's some challenging material in this video course, but mastering these lines will ultimately prove incredibly satisfying!

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Plectrum Bass – Advanced Level

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This advanced level plectrum video course follows directly on from the beginner and intermediate courses, significantly building on all of the ideas that were covered there. This time around, we’ll be looking at heavily syncopated sixteenth note-based lines and triplet rhythms. We'll also be working through a huge range of exercises in multiple different genres.

Each of the video courses shown below contains multiple videos containing many hours of detailed instruction. For each of these, there is a downloadable resources folder containing PDF worksheets (available to subscribers only).

Syncopated Sixteenth Note Lines

This video course builds on concepts covered in the Intermediate Plectrum course. Here, we'll be employing the concept of 'silent strokes' in a series of heavily syncopated bass grooves.

Triplets

This video course covers triplet rhythms and examines the various ways that they can be played with the plectrum.

Rock & Metal Basslines

This video course features 20 Rock and Metal basslines for you to get your teeth into.

Pop Basslines

This video course features 20 Pop basslines that work well with the plectrum.

Funk and R&B Basslines

This video course features 20 Funk and R&B basslines, many of which are built on a continuous sixteenth note feel.

Advanced Plectrum Study #1

This study piece is a funk rock track that was composed as a resource for working more complex rock bass picking lines. The bass plays a very active role in this style of music, often doubling tricky lines with the guitar, as well as playing the traditional supportive role.

Advanced Plectrum Study #2

This piece was written as a practice resource for working on sixteenth note-based funk lines and strummed chordal parts, and is great fun to play.

Advanced Plectrum Study #4

This fourth plectrum study is another funk flavoured piece, this time with a lightly swung groove. You should find that using a plectrum lends itself well to this kind of line and once you get it right, it’ll feel great to play.

Advanced Plectrum Study #3

This study is an up-tempo rock track written in the style of classic rock bands such as Deep Purple, KISS, Alice Cooper and Bad Company. The main challenges here are the fast tempo and using upstrokes to play phrases which begin on an upbeat.