Play Music Publishing Tauzin Bruno - 120 Grooves Pentatoniques A La Basse
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Summary of This Method
Knowing the pentatonic scales is not always enough to use them effectively in a groove context: this method focuses precisely on practical application, with 120 bass grooves built exclusively from pentatonic scales. The goal is twofold: to consolidate your fretboard landmarks and to transform these positions into concrete musical materials, usable in rehearsal, studio, or on stage.
The first part is dedicated to the minor pentatonic scale and its 5 positions. For each, you work on 10 different grooves, totaling 50 grooves, to associate a position with rhythmic reflexes and varied playing intentions. A final series of 10 grooves then brings together the 5 positions to strengthen transitions, fretboard fluidity, and musical coherence.
The second part follows exactly the same principle, this time with the major pentatonic scale. This mirrored progression allows you to compare colors, identify common points and differences in feel under the fingers, and above all to expand your groove vocabulary beyond automatic patterns. It is a particularly relevant tool to work on precision (attack, note duration, dynamics), rhythmic foundation, and timing, while staying within a clear harmonic framework.
The included disc enhances the effectiveness of daily practice: you will find numerous video (mp4) and audio (mp3) files. The 240 videos show the 120 grooves as they should be played, at normal tempo then slowed down, to refine right-hand technique, articulations, and position shifts. The 240 audio recordings provide the corresponding playbacks at two tempos, allowing you to train in real conditions, gain stability, and develop your own lines in the same spirit. Altogether, this represents more than 16 hours of music, a true training ground to boost your creativity.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | bass | Genre | method (groove, pentatonic scales) |
Questions frequently asked
How many bass grooves are offered in this method?
The method includes 120 grooves built exclusively from pentatonic scales, divided between minor and major pentatonic.
How are the positions of the minor pentatonic scale worked on the bass?
Each scale is approached through its 5 positions. Ten grooves are offered for each position, totaling 50 grooves, plus 10 additional grooves connecting the five positions.
Does the 120 Pentatonic Grooves for Bass method include videos?
The included disc contains 240 MP4 videos. Each groove is shown at normal tempo and then slowed down to observe the articulations and position shifts.
What audio playbacks are included with the method?
Two hundred and forty MP3 recordings provide the playbacks of the 120 grooves at two tempos. Over 16 hours of music are available to work on rhythmic stability.
Does this method cover both the major and minor pentatonic scales?
The second part follows the concept of 5 positions with the major pentatonic scale, after the work dedicated to the minor pentatonic. Ten grooves per position and 10 grooves connecting the positions are offered for each of the two scales.
