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Learn Your First Bass Groove

This free beginner bass lesson shows you how to play your first bass groove step-by-step

You’ll learn timing, feel, and rhythm — even without any prior experience.

Follow the video and use the materials below to practice the groove at your own pace.

Backing Track Example

Lesson Notes

Backing Track No Bass

Bass Tabs

About 
This 
Lesson

What You Will Learn

This class is designed to show you how beginners should start learning bass.

In this lesson, you will:

  • Learn how a bass groove actually works in real music

  • Play in time using a simple, beginner-friendly rhythm

  • Understand how bass fits with drums and feel

  • Learn how to practice

By the end of the lesson, most beginners are able to play a complete groove slowly and cleanly — even if they’ve never played bass before.

Who This Lesson Is For

This free bass lesson is designed for beginners who are just starting out:

  • Absolute beginners with no prior bass experience

  • Guitarists switching to bass

  • Adults starting bass later in life

  • Students who feel overwhelmed by random YouTube tutorials

  • Parents who want to see how bass is actually taught

This lesson is not for:

  • Advanced or intermediate players

  • People looking for shortcuts or tricks

  • Players focused on solos or speed

How the Lesson Works

This demo is structured like a real beginner class.

You’ll get:

  • A guided video lesson you can follow at your own pace

  • A backing track to practice with

  • A simple PDF and written practice notes

You’ll start slow, build the groove step by step, and focus on consistency instead of speed.

This is the same approach used in structured beginner bass programs — not random exercises.

What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Lesson

After completing this demo lesson, you should be able to:

  • Play your first bass groove in time

  • Practice without feeling lost

  • Feel confident continuing with structured bass lessons

You don’t need talent to start. You just need the right starting point.

Frequently 
Asked
Questions

Is this lesson really free?

Yes. This is a free beginner demo lesson designed to help you experience structured bass learning before committing to classes.

Do I need music theory to start?

No. This lesson avoids theory and focuses on timing, feel, and basic technique.

How long is the lesson?

The lesson is about 9 minutes long. Practice time is flexible.

What do I need to follow along?

A bass guitar, basic amplification or headphones, and about 15-20 minutes of focused time.

What happens after the demo?

If the lesson makes sense and you want guidance, you can book an optional Curriculum Call to understand the learning path ahead.

Next Steps

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