Josh Fossgreen

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About

I make bass lessons! I also record original music and solo bass arrangements sometimes. My biggest fantasy (besides actually being Aragorn) is to make a living doing those things, and every dollar my fans contribute here will make that happen!

Location

Petaluma, CA, USA

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4 Double Thumping Mistakes To Avoid
July 27, 2015 23:31:23
4 Double Thumping Mistakes To Avoid (Bass)
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BECOME A PATRON: http://patreon.com/joshfossgreen SHOW A LITTLE LOVE: http://joshfossgreen.com/donate This video will show you how to avoid 4 basic double thumping mistakes that I've seen bass stud...
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4 Double Thumping Mistakes To Avoid

Are you making any of these common mistakes with your double thump technique?

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July 27, 2015 23:31:23

Descendents - I'm The One (Bass Cover)
July 19, 2015 06:27:25
Descendents - I'm The One (Bass Cover)
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Descendents - I'm The One (Bass Cover)

Another song cover! Our first venture into the world of punk rock together, I'm The One by Descendents.


As a bonus, here's the bass tab that will go along with next week's lesson for this tune!


(P.S. This video came out Monday, but I'm posting now because I was out in the woods for a few days!)

Josh Fossgreen

July 19, 2015 06:27:25

Some Noodley Bass Improv + Announcements for Subscribers
April 13, 2015 22:28:42
Some Noodley Bass Improv + Announcements for Subscribers
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvN91yqm1os
COME SEE ME ON TOUR: http://www.tempestmusic.com/html/tschedule.html BECOME A PATRON: http://patreon.com/joshfossgreen SHOW A LITTLE LOVE: http://joshfossgreen.com/donate I was gonna try to cram-fi...
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Some Noodley Bass Improv + Announcements for Subscribers

I was gonna try to cram-film some bass lesson videos before I leave for this Spring tour, but things just didn't work out, so I decided to just riff for you guys a little and tell you what's up. Review those Rhythm Basics videos!!!! And I'll be back at you soon. COME SEE ME ON TOUR: http://www.tempestmusic.com/html/tschedule.html

Josh Fossgreen

April 13, 2015 22:28:42

WORLD'S BEST BASSIST
April 1, 2015 17:14:49
BEST BASSIST IN THE WORLD - AMAZING BASS SOLO
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzAmC6x63Q0
This guy is DEFINITELY the world's best bass player. Hands down. No doubt. For sure. That's why I put the title in all capital letters. Because when a Youtube video has an all-caps title, you know ...
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WORLD'S BEST BASSIST

No description needed. Share this widely today and let's have some fun!

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April 1, 2015 17:14:49

Minor Seventh Chords plus Reggae Groove - Bass Chords Series 1/4
November 4, 2014 06:27:40
Minor Seventh Chords plus Reggae Groove - Bass Chords Series 1/4
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Minor Seventh Chords plus Reggae Groove - Bass Chords Series 1/4

Thus begins our four part series on bass chords! This week is minor seventh chords, plus a groovy little reggae groove.

Josh Fossgreen

November 4, 2014 06:27:40

Nicolas Yacuzzi Nice video bro!!

April 1, 2015 01:24:59 · Reply

Josh Fossgreen Thanks Nicolas!

April 1, 2015 03:13:07 · Reply

Rhythm Basics 3 - Sixteenth Notes
March 30, 2015 22:28:54
Rhythm Basics 3 - Sixteenth Notes
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Rhythm Basics 3 - Sixteenth Notes

This week is lesson 3 of Rhythm Basics, a series focusing on essential rhythmic concepts. Today we're talking sixteenth notes and doing some galloping!

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March 30, 2015 22:28:54

Rhythm Basics 2 - Eighth Notes and Syncopation
March 24, 2015 01:22:58
Rhythm Basics 2 - Eighth Notes and Syncopation
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LElyhrqitno
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Rhythm Basics 2 - Eighth Notes and Syncopation

In Lesson 2 of our Rhythm Basics series, we'll learn what eighth notes are, deal with some simple rhythms, and then start exploring the exciting world of syncopation!

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March 24, 2015 01:22:58

Rhythm Basics 1 - Whole, Half and Quarter Notes
March 16, 2015 23:56:27
Rhythm Basics 1 - Whole, Half and Quarter Notes
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Rhythm Basics 1 - Whole, Half and Quarter Notes

Today we're beginning a series on rhythm, starting with the very basics and moving all the way into sixteenth note syncopation. So put on your thinking caps and check out Lesson 1!

Josh Fossgreen

March 16, 2015 23:56:27

Pretty Solo Bass: "Resolution"
March 2, 2015 23:45:56
Pretty Solo Bass: "Resolution" by Josh Fossgreen
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BECOME A PATRON: http://patreon.com/joshfossgreen SHOW A LITTLE LOVE: http://joshfossgreen.com/donate Big thanks to everybody for listening, it's a pleasure to share music with you all! I wrote thi...
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Pretty Solo Bass: "Resolution"

After many years in the closet, this piece is finally showing itself to the world! Here's an original solo bass tune called "Resolution," written and played by moi! If any of my patrons would like an MP3 of the tune, just shoot me a message here or an email at [email protected] and I'll send it to you! Big thanks, Josh

Josh Fossgreen

March 2, 2015 23:45:56

Bonus Video: How I Learn Songs Quickly and Accurately By Ear with Transcribe!
February 28, 2015 01:43:23
Transcribe! - How I Learn Songs Fast and Accurately By Ear
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TRANSCRIBE FOR MAC: http://bit.ly/1FBb5dV TRANSCRIBE FOR WINDOWS: http://bit.ly/1BE3qOG I've been using the Transcribe! program for many years and I can't rave enough about how great it is. By usin...
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Bonus Video: How I Learn Songs Quickly and Accurately By Ear with Transcribe!

I have a secret weapon for learning songs quickly and accurately… and it's in this video!

Josh Fossgreen

February 28, 2015 01:43:23

Solo Bass Lesson: Bach Cello Suite 1 Prelude (with tab)
February 10, 2015 01:43:51
Solo Bass Lesson: Bach Cello Suite 1 Prelude (with tab)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEFax1Bc2Do
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Solo Bass Lesson: Bach Cello Suite 1 Prelude (with tab)

This week we'll take a cursory look at the Cello Suite prelude from last week, and I'll hook you up with the sheet music with tablature!

Josh Fossgreen

February 10, 2015 01:43:51

Mike Casey Josh, first thank you for sharing. I think one thing that will help us less experienced players would be to do a video only showing how you finger each chord as well as the name of the chord you are playing. From this we can use the tab to fill in the rest of the song. Just a thought.

February 10, 2015 14:34:35 · Reply

Josh Fossgreen Hey Mike, thanks for the idea. I refrained from getting into the specifics in this video because I think it would have been my longest lesson ever otherwise! I'll just throw in here those first few chords: Bar 1: G D B (first three notes of the bar), 3rd, 1st, and 4th finger respectively Bar 2: G E C, 2nd, 1st, 4th finger Bar 3: G F# C, 1st, 3rd, 4th finger Hope that helps a little, but also like I think I mentioned in the video, this kind of piece requires a lot of individual decision making when it comes to fingering, so take your time and go bar by bar!

February 11, 2015 20:48:33 · Reply

Bass Lessons Q&A 1 - Chords, Drummers, Strings, Setup, Effects, and more!
January 24, 2015 02:29:48
Bass Lessons Q&amp;A 1 - Chords, Drummers, Strings, Setup, Effects, and more!
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Bass Lessons Q&A 1 - Chords, Drummers, Strings, Setup, Effects, and more!

Here's my first official Q&A video! Hope you dig it, and let me know what you guys think! Questions from Patrons will always be top priority for these vids.

Josh Fossgreen

January 24, 2015 02:29:48

2015 Announcements + Auld Lang Syne
January 11, 2015 22:32:09
EXCITING 2015 News!!! + &quot;Auld Lang Syne&quot; Solo Bass
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm3x9L8p94c
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2015 Announcements + Auld Lang Syne

Check out this quick 4-minute video to hear about what will be happening with bass lessons this year, plus some exciting new announcements!

Josh Fossgreen

January 11, 2015 22:32:09

Thomas Wallutis Often you can find a text for a song with only the chords(?) above some words. Any advice how i can "convert" it into notes to play on Bass?

January 12, 2015 11:17:58 · Reply

Josh Fossgreen Hey Thomas, Good question. I'll make sure to address that in the next Q&A video, and maybe do a whole video in the future.

January 13, 2015 18:34:33 · Reply

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