learn the basics, over the shoulder
The guided path teaches you the bass step by step. These hand-picked beginner videos show the same basics on a real bass — your very first lesson, finding notes on the neck, and a practice routine that builds grooves.
These are wonderful teachers' own videos, chosen for the basics and embedded here with a link to their channels. Atlas gives you the path and the practice; they give you the demonstration.
Hold it, tune it, and play your first notes — pairs with “Meet the Bass.”
The most-loved first bass lesson on the internet — start here.
A second take on the basics; a different teacher can make it click.
Find notes across the neck — pairs with “The Fretboard.”
A simple system for memorising notes — reinforces our tap-the-note checks.
A real practice plan and first grooves — pairs with “Octaves & a Groove.”
A full beginner practice routine — exactly what to do each day.