Advanced Bass Guitar: Craft and Creativity
Advanced Bass Guitar: Craft and Creativity
Ryan Foglesong | WorshipGod 2014 West: Triune
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A competent bassist understands how harmony, melody and rhythm can enrich even the simplest of arrangements. To that end, this seminar will cover techniques such as open and closed chord voicings, counterpoint, scales, modes, and inversions. Of course, the challenge every musician faces is how to take technical skill and apply it in a way that is appropriate and thrilling in the context of a song. So we’ll also focus on creativity that communicates and enhances the lyrics of the…
Arranging Songs for Bass & Drums (Part 1)
Arranging Songs for Bass & Drums (Part 1)
David Zimmer, Ryan Foglesong | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
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The foundation of your band is the rhythm section, composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest of the band. We will also look at how the drum and bass can build momentum, create drama, and provide space in a song from…
Arranging Songs for Bass & Drums (Part 2)
Arranging Songs for Bass & Drums (Part 2)
David Zimmer, Ryan Foglesong | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
The foundation of your band is the rhythm section, composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest of the band. We will also look at how the drum and bass can build momentum, create drama, and provide space in a song from…
Bass: Craft and Creativity
Bass: Craft and Creativity
Ryan Foglesong | WorshipGod 2015 East: Triune
Audio
A competent bassist understands how harmony, melody and rhythm can enrich even the simplest of arrangements. To that end, this seminar will cover techniques such as open and closed chord voicings, counterpoint, scales, modes, and inversions. Of course, the challenge every musician faces is how to take technical skill and apply it in a way that is appropriate and thrilling in the context of a song. So we’ll also focus on creativity that communicates and enhances the lyrics of the…
Drums and Bass: Building the Foundation
Drums and Bass: Building the Foundation
Ryan Foglesong | WorshipGod 2014 West: Triune
Audio
The foundation of your band is the rhythm section composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. You’ll learn in this seminar how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest of the band. We will also look at how the drum and bass can build momentum, create drama, and provide space in a song from…
Electric Bass: Respond & Enhance
Electric Bass: Respond & Enhance
Ryan Foglesong | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
In this seminar, Ryan will demonstrate the capability of the bass including melodic fills, chords, and various articulations. You’ll learn how to listen and respond to other instruments and enhance the tone and message of the song. This breakout will serve both novice and advanced players alike as Ryan teaches how to lock in with the drummer, how to maintain a consistent groove, and how to improvise successfully.
Putting it Together: Drums and Bass
Putting it Together: Drums and Bass
Ryan Foglesong, David Zimmer | WorshipGod 2018: Extraordinary
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