Funky Bass Vol. 1: Bass Lines is an online video course presented by the maestro of funk bass, Chris Minh Doky.
This course comprises 38 lessons over more than two and a half hours of video. It contains everything you need to start getting funky with your bass lines on the upright bass, including video lessons, play-along tracks and sheet music. Whether you've come from jazz and are new to funk, or are looking to deepen your understanding of groove and expand your funky repertoire, this course is for you.
Chris is joined in the studio by a live band to demonstrate his bass lines, grooves and concepts. There are inspiring play-along tracks for you to practice with, and full transcriptions of Chris's bass lines have also been provided.
This course is available to stream online, exclusively at Discover Double Bass.
Artist
Chris Minh Doky is a visionary bassist whose unique approach to the double bass has built his reputation as a fearless improviser & sideman to the stars.
Hailing from Denmark, Chris learnt his craft in the bars & clubs of the 90's New York jazz scene, recording & performing with renowned artists, including Michel Camilo, Toots Thielemans, Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers, Biréli Lagrène, Michael Brecker & David Sanborn. As a bandleader, he has recorded 15 albums, including the acclaimed 2025 release New Beginnings.
This course is perfect for those who want to learn Chris Minh Doky's personal approach to funk bass lines!
What will I learn?
The 38 video lessons cover a wide range of topics on groovy bass playing. These include:
- Left & right hand technique
- Building funk bass lines
- Playing bass lines in the style of different popular genres
- Grooving with a click track
- Leading the band
- Cool note choices
- Funky fills
- Double stops
- Electric upright bass
- ...& much more!
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for beginner to intermediate bassists looking to learn how to create funk bass lines. Starting with the fundamentals, Chris shares everything he knows in a step-by-step fashion to help you get funky on the bandstand.
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Transcriptions
Detailed transcriptions of Chris Minh Doky's bass lines are included in standard notation. These PDFs are displayed on the lesson pages and can be downloaded if required
Here's what's being said about Chris Minh Doky:
"Doky’s virtuosity, creativity and deep, warm tone tastefully utilize both the spaciousness and fullness of this music. In other words, his bass takes center stage without overwhelming the richness of the scenes created."
- JazzTimes Magazine
Play-Along Tracks:
This course features Chris's own riffs and grooves played with his incredible band. With Marcos Ubeda on keys and Andreas Svendsen on drums, these guys really know how to bring the funk. We have also recorded play-along tracks of each song with three mixes:
- Full band
- Keyboard and drums
- Electric upright bass only
These play-along audio tracks can be played from the lesson's pages or be downloaded.
Original Price: $129
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Frequently Asked Questions
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