Make Your Ears Awesome: Bass
Discover the power of the bass
The bass is one of the most powerful instruments in music.
With a single note, it can completely change the mood of a song.
But for many of us, it’s not always easy to tune into the sound of the bass guitar.
Because of the low sound, it can be tough to hear what the bass is doing note by note.
I regularly received questions from students about how they could practice their ‘bass hearing’ skills.
The answer, involves a few things.
- You need to become familiar with the sound of the bass. To learn a little bit about sound, frequencies and what the bass can sound like.
- You need to understand the role of the bass. What is its main ‘job’? What are the bass player’s main ‘responsibilities’? Why do we need a bass part?
- What sort of things does the bass play? What are the typical parts a bass player likes to play?
This is exactly what you’ll learn in this course.
We’ll do a ton of listening to different tracks and with different bass parts to see what the bass does ‘in action’. This gives you a much better sense of what you can expect, which makes it easier to learn bass parts by ear.
Speaking of which, of course, we’ll also take a close listen to dozens of cool tracks to figure out bass the bass parts, note by note.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Make Your Ears Awesome: Bass?
Make Your Ears Awesome: Bass is an ear training course that teaches you to hear and figure out bass lines by ear. Through listening exercises and interactive lessons with real songs, you’ll learn to tune into the low end and understand the sound, role, and typical patterns of bass lines. By figuring out dozens of bass parts note by note, you’ll develop the ability to hear what the bass is doing in any song.
What exactly will I learn in this course?
You’ll develop the ability to figure out bass lines from any song by ear. You’ll become more familiar with the sound and frequencies of the bass, understand the bass player’s role and responsibilities in a song, and recognize typical bass patterns. By the end, you’ll be able to listen to a song and use your instrument to work out the bass part note by note.
How does the course work?
The course combines listening exercises with hands-on practice. You’ll learn about the sound and role of the bass through focused listening to different tracks, seeing what the bass does in action. Then you’ll figure out dozens of bass lines by ear using the interactive tab system, which guides you without spoiling the answers. You’ll listen to a track, find the notes on your instrument and check your answer. This approach helps you understand what to listen for and builds your ability to hear bass lines in any song.
Do I need any prior experience to start this course?
If you’re completely new to learning songs by ear, start with Make Your Ears Awesome: Kick-Starter! That course focuses on simple riffs and melodies and gets you started with learning songs by ear. If you already have a little bit of experience figuring out little riffs or melodies by ear, this bass course is a great next step. It helps you understand what to listen for in the bass and gradually builds your skills from there.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is made up of 45 lessons, including 30 songs to figure out. You can work through them at your own pace. Most students work through a few songs per practice session, so with two sessions per week, you’d complete this course in just over a month. If you practice every day, you can also complete it in about a week.
How do I get access to this course?
This course is exclusively available to StringKick All Access members. When you join, you get instant access to Make Your Ears Awesome: Bass and all other courses on the site.
What if I don't like the membership?
Simple: if you decide the membership is not for you, you’ll get a full refund within 30 days. No matter the reason.
Why is learning to hear bass lines important?
The bass is one of the most powerful instruments in music: a single bass note can completely change the mood of a song. Understanding what the bass is doing helps you hear music in greater detail, figure out chord progressions more easily, and understand how songs are constructed. For guitarists, being able to hear bass lines is essential for playing with bassists, understanding harmony, and becoming a more complete musician.
Can I do this on my phone, tablet, or laptop?
Yes, the course works on any device with a web browser. You can login to StringKick on any device you own and switch between them whenever you want. The interactive exercises work great on mobile, so you can practice wherever you are.
How can I get in touch if I have any other questions?
Feel free to contact me here or email me at just(at)stringkick.com if you have any questions!
