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I’ve just released a new bass lesson on YouTube that I want to share with you.It’s called “Groove First – 10‑Minute Bass...
29/03/2026

I’ve just released a new bass lesson on YouTube that I want to share with you.

It’s called “Groove First – 10‑Minute Bass Timing Workout For Better Time” and it’s a complete daily routine you can use to tighten up your time - especially if you’re somewhere between beginner and intermediate and want to feel more solid with a band or backing track.

In the lesson we:
• Start with a simple, musical groove
• Work with the metronome on all four beats so you lock in comfortably
•Gradually remove beats from the click (1 & 3, then 2 & 4) so your internal time gets stronger
•Practise locking in with a drum beat
•Put it all together into a 10‑minute practice you can repeat every day
�It’s not about fancy licks - it’s about feeling rock‑solid, relaxed and in control of the groove. If you’ve ever felt like you rush, drag, or lose where “1” is, this is for you.

You can download a free copy of the drum loop and PDF from the lesson by clicking the link in the video description.

Enjoy!



• Download the FREE pdf: https://www.gbshed.com/groove-firstWant to stop rushing, dragging or losing the beat when you play bass? In this lesson I’ll walk yo...

15/03/2026

Sometimes when I'm teaching a one-to-one or group lesson, I get a flash of inspiration for a YouTube lesson. The idea for this latest video lesson came about whilst I was holding a recent session for my Pure Pentatonics course.

The fact that many iconic riffs and fills are formed from just the five notes of the pentatonic scale always astounds me. Sure, you have to know how to use these five notes creatively, but having this pentatonic framework on the fretboard gives you target notes that will always sound great.

In this week's YouTube video, you can check out a great little pentatonic lick that I've used to illustrate how to get creative with the five notes of the pentatonic scale.

You can drop this lick into your bass grooves and get ideas of how to create your own pentatonic licks.

Enjoy!



https://youtu.be/0YCNmBYH1_U?si=7M13EXzYf_JopJrV

01/03/2026

A couple of weeks ago I featured a YouTube video with Melvin Taylor's version of a Blues classic called 'Cadillac Assembly Line.' This was originally released by Albert King in 1976. There's also a fantastic live version of this tune by Joe Bonamassa that features 'Michael Rhodes' on bass.

In my latest Youtube video I compare both bass lines and show you the main riff from the Bonamassa version. This is a really great bass line that uses the classic box shape that you'll find in so many Blues bass lines, and it's worth learning because of this.

You’ll find a link to transcriptions of both of the main riffs, under the video, in the description.

Watch out for my play-through video of the Bonamassa version next week.

Enjoy!



https://youtu.be/dNrPGQGvJVA?si=0DF_GXA4FrL1cm0J

Struggling to create interesting bass riffs and licks? Not know how to use scales properly when improvising?You need Pur...
18/01/2026

Struggling to create interesting bass riffs and licks? Not know how to use scales properly when improvising?

You need Pure Pentatonics!

This is the brand new video course from Greg’s Bass Shed.

Click the link to check out more about the course and enrol today.

https://www.gbshed.com/pp

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