Bass Essentials with Benny Rietveld (Hot Licks)

In this video lesson series, Grammy®-winning bassist Benny Rietveld covers the wide array of playing styles he uses on tour and in the studio, from classic rock to gospel and funk.

Videos

• Introduction (02:43) - Benny Rietveld welcomes you to the course and tells you what to expect in the course.

• Warming Up (02:20) - Benny talks about warming up and finger exercises.

• Tone (07:03) - In this video, Benny discusses right hand technique and tone.

• Finger Style (07:05) - Benny talks all about basic finger style.

• Thumping & Snapping (07:28) - In this video, Benny shows the thumping and snapping techniques.

• Thumb Picking (03:52) - Benny demonstrates thumb picking.

• Flamenco Strumming (02:10) - Benny discusses the Flamenco strumming technique.

• Slides, Bends & Pull-Offs (08:17) - In this video, talks all about slides, bends, and pull-offs.

• Chords (06:40) - Benny discusses chords.

• Developing Speed (04:34) - Benny talks about developing your playing speed.

• Walking Bass Lines (07:51) - In this video, learn about playing walking bass lines.

• Working with the Drummer (06:40) - Benny reveals the importance of playing with drummers.

• Closing (07:40) - Benny wraps up the course.