← Bass · Keep it going · about 10 min
Your 10-minute practice plan
A simple routine, and how to keep your hands comfortable.
The routine
Tune (1 min)
Tune each string. Use the reference tones.
Warm up (2 min)
Play the four notes on each string. Alternate your index and middle fingers.
Groove (4 min)
Play the root-note groove with the metronome at 72.
Song (2 min)
Play Ode to Joy or any line you are learning.
Free play (1 min)
Make up a groove of your own.