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Advanced Plectrum Study #1

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This study piece is a funk rock track written in the style of bands such as Extreme, Aerosmith and The Electric Boys. It was composed as a resource for working on more complex rock bass picking lines, where the bass plays a more active role, often doubling tricky lines with the guitar in addition to playing the more traditional supportive role.

If you require additional help with your picking technique, be sure to check out our Plectrum - Beginner video course. Don’t forget to hit the Download Resources button above to get the PDF transcription and the audio files for this piece (available to subscribers only).

This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above.

1. Advanced Plectrum Study #1

This video is a demonstration of Advanced Plectrum Study #1, performed on a Fender Marcus Miller Signature Jazz Bass.

2. Introduction

This video gives a brief overview of the course.

3. A Section

In this video we’ll be working through the Intro section of this piece at letter A. This lesson covers bars 1-8.

4. B Section

In this video we’ll be working through the ‘Chorus’ section of this track, which is a unison riff played with the guitar. This part is first heard during the B section. This lesson covers bars 9-14.

5. C Section

In this lesson we’ll be working through the ‘Verse’ section of the piece at letter C. This lesson covers bars 15-18.

6. D Section

In this video we’ll be taking a look at the ‘Bridge’ part of the track, from letter D. This lesson covers bars 21-28.

7. E Section

This short video covers the E section (essentially a repeat of the line from the B section), focusing on the transition from this part into the upcoming unison workout section. This lesson covers bars 23-32.

8. F Section (Part 1)

This lesson covers the first riff from the long unison workout section in the middle of the track. This line is played in unison with the guitar. This video covers bars 33-38.

9. F Section (Part 2)

This video covers the second riff from the F section, also played in unison with the guitar. This lesson covers bars 39-50.

10. F Section (Part 3)

This lesson focuses on the final riff from the F section, covering bars 51-52.

11. G Section

This short video covers the simpler version of the ‘Bridge’ section which is played at letter G. This lesson covers bars 53-57.

12. Tone

In this final video of the course I’ll be talking about the tone and instrument that I used for this piece, as well as offering some advice on how you can achieve a similar sound.