How to Play Chords on Bass (like the Pros do it)

🔥 Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: https://sbl.link/join-sbl 🚀 Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (enrollment open now!): https://sbl.link/the-blueprint Learning how to play chords on bass is really important. But some players think that playing chords on bass is just a “fancy trick’ and bass players should leave playing chords to the guitar players… Honestly, they couldn’t be more wrong. As bass players our primary role is to outline the chords of the song, just like the rest of the harmony instruments within the rhythm section, so how can we effectively outline the chords if we don’t have in-depth chordal knowledge - i.e. how they’re built, why inversions matter, what extensions we can add to the different chord types. Simply put, having a deeper understanding of how to play chords on bass is going to help your bass playing, your musicianship, your ear training, and your overall understanding of harmony. Now, in this week's new lesson we’ve got 2 bass players who are crazzzzy good at playing chords on bass. Seriously, these guys are insanely talented. In this lesson you’ll be learning about: Exactly where to start when you begin playing chords on bass The power and impact of learning triads Why inversions will help you move around the fingerboard much more freely Why some players play the roots on the highest string (wait for it!) And much more As always, see you in the shed… Scott :) === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Importance of Chords on Bass 00:42 - Why Bass Players Need Chordal Knowledge 01:25 - Introduction to Guest Players 02:10 - Where to Start with Chords on Bass 03:05 - The Power of Triads 04:00 - Using Inversions to Move Freely 05:12 - Playing Roots on the Highest String 06:05 - Additional Tips and Insights 07:10 - Conclusion === GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt 🎧 Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share 📱 Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-... ABOUT SCOTT'S BASS LESSONS (SBL) _________________________________________________________________ As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott's Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place. With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional. Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you've missed: ➡️    • SBL Full Video Playlist   #bassguitarlessons #bassforbeginners #easybasslines