by Mischa Marcks | Feb 11, 2020 | Education, MMEducation Blog
Pimp Your BasslineHave you ever been asked to come up with a bassline on the spot? And do you have a hard time coming up with different basslines over the same drum beat? Most likely the problem is too much focus on the notes. Although, we should be fine playing...
by Mischa Marcks | Feb 4, 2020 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
The Root Note CurseSomeone put a spell on us bassists. Somehow whatever we play, we always start with the root note. Which makes a lot of sense, because let's be honest, it's our job. But what if we want to play a solo or a bass fill? What if we want to play a melodic...
by Mischa Marcks | Dec 3, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
Three Is The Magic NumberThe 3 finger technique is quite well known in around metal bassists. It's the easiest way to play the "Gallop". If you don't know what the gallop is, you need to listen to more "Iron Maiden". Jokes aside though, the 3 finger technique can be...
by Mischa Marcks | Nov 26, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
Why do you even care?Is playing jazz chords on bass really that necessary? The truth is that understanding the mechanics of building chords and voice leading helps you in many ways to be a better bass player. Particularly if you like to jam, improvise or compose your...
by Mischa Marcks | Nov 19, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
Ever feel stuck with your playing?Did you ever have that feeling where you know something isn't quite right with what you are playing, but you can't seem to pin point the problem?Or do you ever run out of ideas of what to play when improvising a solo?Or did you ever...
