Elixir Strings | 4 years ago

In this easy to follow bass tutorial, Elixir Strings artist Derek Jones breaks down a fantastic bass part that sees him use a pick with right hand muting, double stops and a cascading single-note run to great effect. Learn more about Derek’s go-tos: https://www.elixirstrings.com/products

Moving between alternating picking (up and down strokes) and downstrokes allows a rhythmic emphasis to be placed on different notes. So give your thumb a break and pick up a pick!

Think that funky basslines can’t be played with a pick? Think again! While fingerstyle and slap techniques are ideal for groove music, using a pick can also be super-funky, particularly in combination with some palm-muting for that old-school vibe.

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About Derek:
San Francisco native and now Las Vegas resident Derek Jones has built an enviable CV as a bass player over the last 30 years. From recording sessions to Cirque du Soleil productions (some 470 live shows a year), he’s worked alongside luminaries including Larry Carlton, Bela Fleck, Derek Trucks and Sheila E amongst many others.