Developing Technique: Geddy Lee using One Octave Scales on one string
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Many, many people want to play the bass like Geddy Lee. I've been explaining how to practice and refine his technique so that EVERYONE can play like he does. Because no matter what, if it was recorded, anyone can play it! But so far I've shown you only how to develop his technique using the chromatic scales and variants that I've shown you. And in every post about those chromatic exercises I've said, DON'T ONLY USE THESE CHROMATIC EXERCISES BECAUSE YOU WILL HURT YOURSELF! But what else are you supposed to use? The answer, is scales!
This video discusses the use and practice of one octave scales on one string to further develop this technique of playing with only one finger. WATCH IT! the explanation of major scale construction (which is the first kind of scale we will be working on) is fully explained and how you can put everywhere on the bass. Be sure to maintain smooth even CONSISTENT strokes every time you strike the string. Start slow, than build up the tempo so you can put it to real life use by playing songs.