The Circle of 5ths + ZONES = The SECRET to Fretboard MASTERY

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🔥 Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: https://sbl.link/join-sbl 🚀 Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (12 Month Mentorship Program): https://sbl.link/the-blueprint Fretboard exercises can be found all over the internet and in almost any bass learning methodology book. Sometimes it's scales, sometimes it's specific patterns and almost in all instances they can definitely be useful. Today, however, we want to talk about how you can break your fingerboard down into segments - or zones - to allow for a more focused learning experience. We'll cover the basic first step to getting these zones under your fingers, and then how to up-level from there so every single part of the fretboard will feel accessible and 'known' to you, no matter what key you're in. Major Triads: C = C | E | G F = F | A | C Bb = Bb | D | F Eb = Eb | G | Bb Ab = Ab | C | Eb Db = Db | F | Ab Gb = Gb | Bb | Db B = B | D# | F# E = E | G# | B A = A | C# | E D = D | F# | A G = G | B | D === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - What are fretboard zones and why should you use them? 01:47 - Mapping out the 3 fretboard zones 04:23 - The first step to mastering each zone 04:58 - Going a level deeper 05:48 - Applying the Circle of 5ths to Zone 1 using major triads 08:56 - Applying the same principle to Zone 2 09:55 - Applying it all to Zone 3 11:07 - Expanding the concept to all triads - Understanding that every triad has 3 shapes 12:26 - Why you want to be able to play all shapes for all triads 15:28 - In conclusion === GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt 🎧 Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share 📱 Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-... ABOUT SCOTT'S BASS LESSONS (SBL) _________________________________________________________________ As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott's Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place. With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional. Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you've missed: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq5Wss5r1Cvvplt7z7O45JHk2TaJ3NT53 #bassguitarlessons #bassfretboard #bassexercises