Jeff Berlin Shares an Intervallic C-Scale Practice Line - Part 2: Descending

Jeff demonstrates a simple practice exercise he created: 5 lines written in C scale with the notes arranged intervallically for a string crossing challenge grounded in harmonic purpose. While the first exercise prioritized ascending the bass neck, this one focuses on descending.
As always, you can find the chart for this exercise on the "Lessons" page of our website: jeffberlinmusicgroup.com

[@caioslonzon3702]

This is so good. Thank you, Sir.

[@orangeguitarmusik]

I don’t even play bass but will definitely work on these patterns. I love the way Jeff approaches teaching always informative and inspiring.

[@lumpyjazz]

Thank you Randal. Good luck with your practice.

[@92Jaghk]

Love how you summarised why reading is important. That was imho the very essence of what you are about. Very compelling.

[@jacomans9078]

That was cool Jeff, thank you for musical content.

[@miuniverse4237]

Thank you,Jeff!

[@lumpyjazz]

My pleasure George.

[@steventhompson4539]

Horizontalness, yes. Love your style of teaching Jeff.

[@lumpyjazz]

Playing "horizontally" doesn't clearly define the chord. Playing "vertically" is a stronger identifier of the chords. This is why I began teaching chord tones thirty years ago to bass players. They are trustworthy in art, not so much in soloing, and should be ignored when playing walking lines. Learning is specific and I am always encouraged knowing how much everyone can improve their bass playing if they embrace this. Thanks for your thoughts Steven.

[@josem.ignacio3370]

Fantastic lessons. Thanks from Spain.

[@peterdalby8019]

Top man this Jeff Berlin!

[@lumpyjazz]

Awwwwwwww, HECK! :)

[@ajadrew]

I've not seen the Ascending video but will go & find it. Was this in my recommended list because I learn so much from Joe Hubbard?!

[@lumpyjazz]

Joe and I are kindred spirits. I admire him a lot because he chooses to only teach music as I do. I love teachers that recognize how necessary music is to being taught well.

[@ajadrew]

I get that 100% lumpyjazz. Zero bs with Joe & there's so much depth to even his 'simplest' videos. He makes me think musically. I wish I'd had a teacher like that when I started 40yrs back!!! Keep well..;-))

[@edwenzel2330]

Thanks Jeff!

[@lumpyjazz]

Enjoy, Ed!

[@klabrx]

"The music tells me what to do." - Jeff's method in one sentence.

[@lumpyjazz]

I am glad that you picked up on that. This is why I am influenced by teachers of music who assigned me bits of of musical and academic perfection (small and large) to practice. The concept simply has no flaws to it as far as I can see.