FULL COURSE: truefire.com TrueFire - www.truefire.com On Twitter - http On Facebook - www.truefire.com What makes a chord a Major or Minor chord? Its the 3rd of course, or the third note of the scale that can be either Major (2 whole steps up from the Root) or Minor (1 whole step and one ½ step up from the Root). This will define the basic tonality or sound of the chords and scales you will be playing. I show you how to find and play both a Major and Minor 3rd. Then I will show you what is ...

FULL COURSE: truefire.com TrueFire - www.truefire.com On Twitter - http On Facebook - www.truefire.com There are lots of ways to strike the strings on your bass to get different sound. Pulling with your fingers, using a pick, and using your thump to slap the bass and pulling your fingers up from underneath the strings to pop them. The slap and pop techniques are a fun way to get that unique sound, so in this segment Ill show you the basic techniques needed to play in this style. When ...