Muted 16ths bass exercise using the blues scale

Ive started to practice fingerstyle in the same way that i play with a pick playing all the 16ths available without stop. Its quite challenging stamina-wise -try and do it without stop for just 2 minutes

This exercise is based on the C minor blues scale (1, b3, 4, b5, 5, b7) a
Try and play the rhythm just on one note/one string too - example in the pdf its even harder than playing the line itself!
Get the transcription/TAB here:
http://playbassnow.com/bass-lick-of-the-day/l288-muted-16ths-exercise-using-t...
I now give online "One on one" lessons: http://www.ashburymusichall.com/offerings/funk-rock-bass-marlowedk

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[Apocryphilia]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your videos. I play bass in a Jazzmenco Trio with 6 time Grammy Nominated Will Clipman on percussion and NAMMY award winner Gabriel Ayala on guitar. These videos have been pivotal in taking my playing to the next level. Cheers from an American Indian

Robert "Chino" Cruz

[MarloweDK]

@Apocryphilia Sounds like a great band! Anyway, glad to help out:-)

[bbBassYo]

Do you ever have difficulty playing tight when the bass is not "properly" setup? It feels like my fingers stick to every string =(

[MarloweDK]

@bbBassYo Sure, I cannot play on a poorly setup bass

[allgems]

Nice one Marlowe.These type of runs can be hard on the wrist.I think the key is to play them slow for a few minutes,take a few minutes rest when you start feeling discomfort,then increase the tempo just a few beats per minute,and repeat.

[MarloweDK]

Yes, never force playing. Good advice

[ozdobby]

one of the best bass players on youtube!

[ebrann]

ZOMG  Why are you not famous?

[Storhonta]

@ebrann But he is, amongst the bass-community :)?

[ohlazumbie]

@ebrann Wow ! don't you think Marlowe is ?

[enahcs]

Rock music killed me with regards to playing creativity. Newbies, follow Marlowedk's lead and watch how fast you will grow as a musician.

[CnQuiZ]

sounds great on slow tempo

[cottonfever1221]

@ozdobby Not JUST on Youtube,It burns my ass when a bassist like this is'nt well known like some of the Bozo's we are forced to listen to in music of any genre,I have a friend whom plays on a semi-famous level but unknown to the masses who is really one of the best bass players I have ever heard period in my 20 plus years in music and he struggles week to week,while root-fifth and slap happy skids run rampet on the radio,this guy here is a great musician.

[rogums]

I just orgasmed.

[astiles18]

just started freestyling uncontrollably

[bassralphy]

Marlowe, thank you so much for all of the advice. You are a daily inspiration to a fellow plucker!