5 foolproof steps for mastering difficult songs... but which you can apply to any piece of music - In this article, I will give you the practical and foolproof method I personally use to prepare any piece of music, especially so-called difficult songs. Whether for a video, a... Continue reading
3 typical qualities of a professional bass player Still from the comfort of my studio chair, I asked Titian: what do you have to do, or what do you need, if you want to go from amateur to professional? Not just in general, but really do it as a bassist or double bass player 🙂 If by amateur I mean one who... Continue reading
BASS BONUS ep.10 - Focus on one stille... or get familiar with all genres of music? (+ funk-rock ensemble music) - Typical dilemma for many bass players. Is it more important to focus on one style... or to have a good command of every musical genre? If you too have asked yourself this question,... Continue reading
BASS BONUS ep.8 - Some tips on how to create a good walking bass (+ "A Foggy Day" bass line to download 😊) - Episode 8 of the "BASS BONUS" series. Small jump into the second level, with a popular topic among intermediate/advanced bass players, especially those who... Continue reading
BASS BONUS ep.7 - How to create a nice groove with the electric bass to accompany a song built on a single chord ? Ensemble music practice session! - Episode 7 of the "BASS BONUS" series. How to create a catchy groove with the electric bass to accompany a "horizontal" structure, i.e. one consisting of... Continue reading
BASS BONUS ep.5 - How to use the electric bass to accompany a multi-chord piece? Ensemble music practice session! - Ready? Here's an ensemble music session from the Contemporary Bassist Online course lez.1. Here we begin... Continue reading
QUIZ. Would you like to be able to improvise solos on electric bass? Possible answers: Ma va What a bore If I wanted to play solos I'd play guitar A lot... too bad I'm still a beginner I already do it whenever I can If the answer is between 1 and 3, bye and talk to you... Continue reading
In this momentous year, in which the Contemporary Bassist 1 online course was completed with around 330 instructional videos, I would like to show you the origins of this great project. Where it all started. The pre-internet era... Many of you weren't even born, or were still very young! Going back to the origins, understanding... Continue reading
Finally published the second fascicle of original tracks free with Contemporary Bassist 1! BASS PUZZLE is a collection of fully arranged original tracks composed by Tiziano Zanotti with the aim of making the Contemporary Bassist Online course even more lively and stimulating. Find out what's in File 2... Read more
Free sheet music for those who buy Bassista Contemporaneo 1! BASS PUZZLE is a collection of original pieces composed by Tiziano Zanotti with the aim of making the Contemporary Bassist Online course even more lively and stimulating. Bonus for those who buy the book and follow the course! A total of 4 fascicles... Read more
