Get Your Groove On is a free video lesson for bass guitar by Russ Rodgers. This lesson will explore the concept of groove and how to add it to your playing. After a brief discussion on groove, Russ will show you some exercises that will increase your awareness of groove and help you get better control of it while your playing. The worth of any bass player is determined by their ability to make the music feel good, so watch this lesson and take control.
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Finger Funk 1 by Russ Rodgers is a downloadable Quicktime video lesson that focuses on using a two finger picking technique while playing funk. Russ will teach you how to play a dead note or ghost note. This technique can add a unique rhythm and quality to a bass line. You will learn a series of drills that will help you play dead notes with different fingers and strings. Included in the download is a .pdf of the tablature for these exercises. $4.99
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