The Simple Bass Playing System

Video 2 – 2 Simple Dexterity Builders

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*DOWNLOAD TABS* if you need help with the notes!

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514 responses to “Video 2 – 2 Simple Dexterity Builders”

  1. kenneth daniel Avatar
    kenneth daniel

    great video i still at the begiinng stage on the bass learning a lot great stuff thanks guys

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  2. richard von seggern Avatar
    richard von seggern

    helped my mechanics a lot…..guides my exercise vs do some of this then some of that tnx

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  3. gordon dreher Avatar
    gordon dreher

    awesome that you back ur video with your privv lessons

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  4. Robert Avatar
    Robert

    Good practicing technique. Thanks

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  5. Tyreef Avatar
    Tyreef

    I’m mad but I’m glad. It took you long enough to come out with stuff that us new guys can use

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  6. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Hi Alex, I have been playing bass since 1972 and have my own technique(s). but, looking at the video and the exercises shows that I have made it very hard for myself all this time. Its like learning over again but enabling me to do things easier and more fluently. I’m exited again and at 62 years old a new lease of bass life. Thanks.

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  7. Don Moore Avatar
    Don Moore

    Very good informative short lessons. Much obliged!

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  8. J Franklin Avatar
    J Franklin

    You make a good video clip I’ll keep answering my email. I need to get my Bass out and try it out

    Reply
  9. JOHN GALLAGHER Avatar
    JOHN GALLAGHER

    AWESOME STUFF LOVE THE VIDEOS!!!!!!!

    Reply
  10. dom gio Avatar
    dom gio

    I use a pick to play, can this be useful to me?

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  11. Craig Privett Avatar
    Craig Privett

    Great lesson Alex, I teach my students the same bullet points, and I really dig the dexterity
    builder exercises. Thank you.

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  12. Reggie Dennie Avatar
    Reggie Dennie

    Alex, thank you so much for taking the time to share this information with me. These are the exact things that has been causing my scepticism in my bass playing. I’ve been at this since 1977, and i have not found anyone explain and simplify these fundimentals as you do. It really gives me the motivation that i need to put into it what i expect to get out of it, and to realize that it isn’t as scary as i thought. Thank you a million times over, and please keep up the good work.

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  13. D.Fox Avatar
    D.Fox

    My 71 FenderP Loves u. thx

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  14. Carl Avatar
    Carl

    The exercises were very helpful.

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  15. Christopher Walther Avatar
    Christopher Walther

    Once again you are spot on Alex. Perfect practice does make perfect. Thanks for showing the4 correct way to do some of these simple hand and finger conditioning exercises.

    Reply
  16. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    Good info presented in a relaxed, easy to follow way. Nice job!

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  17. Morag Lorigan Avatar
    Morag Lorigan

    Thanks for the great tips on hand positioning and plucking technique:)

    Reply
  18. Barry Lewis Avatar
    Barry Lewis

    NIce work. I am helping my 13 year old daughter play using some of your teaching styles.
    I play guitar and piano. She is taking lesson and learning her notes and theory. Circle of fifths, root notes per key.

    Barry
    Scottsdale. AZ

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  19. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    Great lesson Alex, I’m just starting out on the bass and this will definitely help

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  20. Rick (West Philly) Avatar
    Rick (West Philly)

    Alex,

    You are so right, as far as people not having lots of time to practice on everything that’s out there
    for bass players. You have a great idea to keep it very simple with basic stuff to get started. Thanks for everything and happy new year.

    Rick

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  21. tommy Avatar
    tommy

    hi alex thanks for the tips. i’ve had my bass for about four years now and im still at square one, but seeing your vidio gave me a new outlook. i knew i needed to develop strenth and coordination, you showed me a method to do so, thanks, but my problem is my finger are not long, does that make a diffrence, or do just have to practice. also i have a 15 watt bass amp. what would be the ideal amp. for me to get a more quality sound, i have a p-bass. anyways thanx, hope to here from you soon. this is what i’ve been looking for.

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    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      Just practice and give yourself some time. You’ll be surprised at what your ‘short fingers’ can do.

      Reply
  22. James Avatar
    James

    When will you have more copies of this system for sale?

    Reply
  23. John H Green Avatar
    John H Green

    Man these are some great tips

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  24. Andrew Dinh Avatar
    Andrew Dinh

    Alex
    This stuff is good for me to exercise today .
    Thanks.

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  25. David Avatar
    David

    Xllent exercise. This will help build my coordination.

    Reply
  26. Sylvester Island, Jr. Avatar
    Sylvester Island, Jr.

    Hey Alex,

    I have to say that after being off of my instrument for YYYYEEEEEEEAAAAARRRRSSSS, (and upon returning, feeling like Charlie Brown, after the accident!), that these are the first lessons/exercises that are slowly but surely helping me get my groove back! For that, I am truly grateful! Thanks for the much needed motivation…YOU DA MAN!!!

    Thanx again,
    Sly

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  27. CLYDE Avatar
    CLYDE

    HEY ALEX, I REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT YOU’RE DOING TO HELP BASS PLAYERS
    BECOME BETTER AND BETTER. I BEEN PLAYING FOR A LONG TIME AND I STILL NEED
    HELP.

    THANKS , CLYDE

    Reply
  28. Robert Smith Avatar
    Robert Smith

    I have played most every genre over the last 40 years, all by ear. I watched all of your video’s. Learning something from each of them has been thrilling. last year I began studing theory. Your “simple” method has immediately cleared a few clouds{Answered Questions}.
    Thanx
    Robert of The Levites from Kingdom Christian Ministry

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    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      hey Rob, great to hear! thanks for the support!

      Reply
  29. Ken Johnson Avatar
    Ken Johnson

    Alex thanks for taking time to show me these things, may God bless you richly

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    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      Hey Ken, many thanks for the kind words my brother… Peace! Alex

      Reply
  30. Renee Avatar
    Renee

    Great stuff now I have a idea of what I need to do to start off

    Reply
  31. Johnnie Horne Avatar
    Johnnie Horne

    Thanks Alex for the simple tecnique video…keep it coming brother…god Bless.

    Reply
  32. isley edwards Avatar
    isley edwards

    thanks alex great lesson very helpful a very simple

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    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      Glad to hear you liking them. Peace.

      Reply
  33. Jason French Avatar
    Jason French

    This lesson hurts my hand…..I guess I need to keep practicing. Thanks for the videos to help me keep at it!

    Reply
  34. Yaw Gollo Avatar
    Yaw Gollo

    excellant

    Reply
  35. shola Avatar
    shola

    couldn’t be better Alex once again thank you

    Reply
  36. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Now, this is helpful. I like the tabs along with the video which helps alot. Thanks.

    Reply
  37. Theo Avatar
    Theo

    Amen… where do I sign-up. I’m interested in learning how to play the Blues.

    Reply
    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      Hey Theo, Here’s the link you need : https://www.simplebassplayingsystem.com/ordersbps

      Reply
  38. jason Avatar
    jason

    Thanks for the, again, informative video.

    Reply
  39. Roger Pepper Avatar
    Roger Pepper

    I have been playing a mandolin with a bluegrass gospel group. I have small hands and recently developed arthritis in my first finger of my left hand forcing me to stop playing the mandolin. I picked up a base because i can play it without having to bend my fingers as much. I just tried your hand dexterity building. I cannot lay my fingers across 4 frets, but I can walk my fingers easily down the frets and back. If this exercise will work for me it will work for anybody. Thanks Alex.

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  40. suzanna Avatar
    suzanna

    great instructor. I am a beginner…. I will be watching over and over again. Piano background.

    Reply
  41. rob Avatar
    rob

    Hi Alex,
    I’ve played guitar for quite awhile but have always been interested in bass. It seems like a good instrument to learn because everyone is always looking for a bass player. So far I like the videos and your method but I play with a pick, That’s ok right? At any rate, I’ll keep at it.

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    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      it’s absolutely fine to play with a pick… just a different sonic quality which may very well suit the music you’re playing.

      Reply
  42. Jerry Avatar
    Jerry

    Once again, great video Alex! Wish you would have been around when I started playing bass!!! Can’t wait for the next video.

    Reply
  43. Ash South Africa Avatar
    Ash South Africa

    Hi there , a good foundation is important and you show how important it is to build strenght using these exercises.The fingers start to work independently .
    Thanks Alex

    regards
    Ash

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  44. Arthur Avatar
    Arthur

    very informative. I will work on fingering to gain muscle memory. I will be in touch soon

    Reply
  45. ryan Avatar
    ryan

    Good lesson

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  46. Monroe Avatar
    Monroe

    Very clear and on point instruction. I just need to apply perfect practice to develop perfect playing
    Thank you1.

    Reply
  47. Renee Avatar
    Renee

    Can’t wait to get home to ” practice” this perfect practice, Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  48. michael Avatar
    michael

    Thank You for the help in my process of learning the bass, loving it !!!

    Reply
  49. Kenneth Henderson Avatar
    Kenneth Henderson

    Oh thats what Im talking about!The raw reeses basic Stuff Thanxs Mr.Alex.Going 2 go do the thang c u later,Thank u so very much again,Ken

    Reply
  50. ralph Avatar
    ralph

    thanks alex i’m watching each lesson when time presents itself, preparing to set aside time each day in very near future. Thank u so much very helpful thanks again.

    Reply
    1. alexsampson Avatar
      alexsampson

      Hey Ralph, glad to hear and you’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
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