Learn how to Play Metal Bass From Touring and Studio Bassist, Rich Gray (Annihilator & Aeon Zen)!
Metal Bass Master
Online Metal Bass Guitar Course By Rich Gray
Bassist for Annihilator & Aeon Zen, & Owner of Gray Matter Audio
There's so much more to Metal Bass than Copying Guitar Parts.
And Finally There's a Dedicated Resource for Metal Bassists to Master Their Instrument in Their Favorite Genre!
Here's What You Get:
Easy to follow Video Lessons
Back tracks & tabs
Methods & Techniques
Unlimited access
Structured and Easy-to-Follow Video Lessons
You'll start with the fundamentals of metal bass. From there, you'll experience a natural and gradual progression by learning and applying your skills on the bass to rock and metal music.
This course is designed to help you learn faster and more efficiently.
Downloadable Music Notation, Tracks, & Exercises
You'll get the complete music notation along with tracks that you can use as references as you're learning.
Oh, and you'll also get a custom tracks written specifically for this course by Rich Gray!
Access at Anytime and Learn at Your Own Pace
You can access your course at anytime so that you can go at your own pace.
You can also go back through the lessons or the entire course as many times as you want.
Metal Bass Master is also a one-time cost, no monthly subscriptions!
Metal Bass Master Course Outline
Introduction Module
- Course flow and what to expect
- How to get the most from this course
- Mindset and constructive workflow
- A note of practicing and metronomes
Module 1: About the Instrument
- Choosing Your Instrument
- What Makes Up the Bass
- Strings & Cleaning
- Getting Comfortable with the Instrument
- Steps & Accidentals
Module 2: Picking Hand Technique - Fingerstyle
- Fingers or Pick?
- Fingerstyle Basics
- Picking with Two Fingers
- Fingerstyle String Switching
- Odd Groupings with Even Fingers
- Blisters
Module 3: Picking Hand Technique - Pick
- Playing with a Pick Basics
- Alternate Picking
- The Difference Between Alternate and Downstrokes
- More Picking Hand Exercises
Module 4: Fretting Hand Technique
- Hand Positioning
- Fretting Hand Warmup
- Muting, Pt. 1
- Shifting and Finger Switching
Module 5: Combining the Two
- Working in Coordination
- Muting, Pt. 2
- The Practice Mindset & Scales
Module 6: Riffs
- Locking In with Drums
- Metal Riff Patterns & Shapes, Pt. 1
- Metal Riff Patterns & Shapes, Pt. 2
- Riff Variations
Module 7: Working with Pedal Tones & Octaves
- Pedal Tones
- Octaves
Module 8: Working with Other Intervals & Movement
- Fifths
- Other Intervals
- Time and Place
Module 9: Articulations
- Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs
- Slides and Grace Notes
- Vibrato
- Tapping
- Natural Harmonics
Module 10: Note Lengths
- Longer Notes
- Shorter Notes
Personal Note From Your Instructor: Rich Gray
Music begins with the rhythm section: bass and drums, and it is paramount that this foundation is rock solid, especially in metal!
Many musicians simply copy guitar parts on the bass but you can do so much more than this to become a world-class bassist.
Let me show you the true nature of the bass and how to maximize its potential. From technique to songwriting and everything in between, you'll learn all there is to make you, the bassist, sound your most musical self.
- Rich Gray
Bassist for Annihilator, creator and multi-instrumentalist for Aeon Zen, Owner of Gray Matter Audio
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$241.00
$120.50
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What Students are Saying about Metal Bass Master
Rich's creative approach has really elevated our music...
Jeff Waters (Annihilator)
Rich lifts you up to the next level...
"Working with Rich was a very constructive and pleasurable experience. Rich tries to get in your headspace and look at your wishes and audio preferences and then enhance those ideas. He has a lot of ideas of his own to bring to the table, but always in a way to lift your product to the next level and/or to give you the skills to do so, like a proper musician should be doing. Rich communicates clearly, is punctual and does his work in a professional manner. Highly recommended if you search for a pop, rock, metal musician and producer that will increase the quality of your work!"
Tom de Wit - Musician, audio/vidoe producer, & label owner
Rich has a self-evident knack for getting the best out of other musicians...
"Rich is a world-class multi-instrumentalist with a self-evident knack for getting the best out of other musicians. He creates sonically immaculate music, arranged with great delicacy."
Prog Magazine (UK)
Excellent stuff!
"Excellent stuff! Rich's playing, skill on the instrument, and productions are very impressive."
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Ayreon, Star One, Guilt Machine, Stream of Passion, & solo artist
You Also Get 2 Bonus Modules:
Bonus 1: Bringing it Together in Learning Full Songs
- Full Song Example 1: This is Metal Mastermind
- Song 1 Analysis
- Full Song Example 2: This is Metal Mastermind
- Song 2 Analysis
- Aeon Zen, Full Song Example 3: Downfall
Bonus 2: Creating Your Metal Bass Tone
Metal bass tones and amp sims
Metal Bass Master (Perpetual License)
Also Includes:
Learning Full Songs
Creating Your Metal Bass Tone
$241.00
***One-time cost - NO monthly subscription fees!
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***ACCESS ALL COURSES today!
FAQ
This course is for any rock or metal musician with a desire to take their musicianship to the next level by learning metal bass.
Yes! Once you purchase Metal Bass Master, you will always have access to the course. In fact, I encourage you to go through the course as many times as you wish!
Metal Bass Master is designed for bassists, but its fundamentals can apply to guitarists who are looking to expand their skillset.
Yes! You will be instructed throughout the course where to download tracks and music notation.
This really depends on you. We recommend not rushing through the course and spending adequate time on each module. We also encourage you to go through the course as many times as you wish. Remember, once you purchase the course you'll always have access to it.
You could. However, what sets this course apart is that it's a hyper-focused series of structured lessons. Rich also has a special way of teaching you so that it's fun and engaging.
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