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Ever hear a bass player play a groove so tight you immediately stop and think, “What is that?” In this lesson, Scott and Ian unpack the muted thumb technique and break down the sneaky little mechanics behind that punchy, ultra-funky sound. If you want your grooves to feel tighter, dirtier, and way more musical, this lesson is for you.
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Video Breakdown:
0:00 – Is This The Most Underrated Bass Technique?
1:12 – What Actually Is “Muted Thumb”?
3:59 – Palm Muting Technique
4:52 – Major Scale with the Thumb
6:20 – Major Scale with Index Finger
9:07 – Combining Thumb and Index
11:11 – Broken Thirds Exercise
14:18 – Making the Exercises Groove
16:12 – Octave Grooves & Ghost Notes
23:02 – Practice Tips
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