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Oct 2021
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144 - Groove Vs Chops (which is more imp...

Scott's Bass Lessons
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In this episode Ian and Scott address the age old question. Groove or Chops? If you’re in team groove then you’ll swear by keeping things simple. But let’s not kid ourselves, players with awesome chops are what got us into bass playing in the first place! Let’s dive into both sides of the argument. 
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