Improve your bass pick control with this Midweek Mastery exercise focused on clean string crossing and consistent alternate picking. A simple, practical drill to help bass players develop tighter grooves, cleaner transitions between strings and more reliable picking technique at any tempo.
Alice In Chains – Angry Chair – Bass Tab & Sheet Music
Learn to play Angry Chair by Alice in Chains with accurate bass tab and sheet music, carefully transcribed to match the feel and nuances of the original album recording. This powerful yet deceptively simple bassline is perfect for players looking to improve timing, dynamics and groove while playing one of the band’s most iconic tracks. Ideal for intermediate players wanting to lock into a heavy, atmospheric rock groove while expanding their alternative rock repertoire.
Alice In Chains Bass Tabs & Sheet Music
Learn Alice In Chains bass lines with accurate, fun-to-play sheet music and tabs for hits like Check My Brain, Man in the Box, Rooster, and more.
February 2026 Update — Continuing the Momentum
January saw big progress at The Bass Diaries, with the launch of the Midweek Mastery beginner series, 23 new sheet music transcriptions published, and the milestone of my 100th transcription reached. Website traffic more than doubled compared with December, with visitors arriving from nearly 40 countries, and support continues to grow worldwide as we head into February with even more consistent bass content on the way.
Mastodon – Bladecatcher – Bass Tab & Sheet Music
Learn to play Bladecatcher by Mastodon with accurate bass tab and sheet music, carefully transcribed to capture the complex time signatures, rapid changes and chaotic energy of this progressive metal deep cut. This bassline is ideal for advanced players looking to challenge their timing, counting and rhythmic accuracy while tackling one of Mastodon’s most demanding and unconventional tracks.
Mastodon – Blood And Thunder – Bass Tab & Sheet Music
Learn to play Blood and Thunder by Mastodon with accurate bass tab and sheet music, transcribed to reflect the aggressive riffs, changing time signatures and driving groove of this modern metal classic. This bassline is ideal for intermediate to advanced players looking to build stamina, improve timing and tackle complex rhythms while playing high-energy heavy music.
Midweek Mastery: Open String Alternation Lock-In (Fingerstyle Consistency)
Struggling with uneven fingerstyle bass playing? This Midweek Mastery exercise focuses on strict index–middle alternation using open strings to build consistency, control and even tone. A simple but powerful right-hand technique drill to improve timing, endurance and clean string crossing for bass guitar.
Mastodon – Colony Of Birchmen – Bass Tab & Sheet Music
Play Colony of Birchmen by Mastodon with accurate bass tab and sheet music, transcribed to capture the heavy riffs, shifting rhythms and tight groove of this progressive metal favourite. This bassline is ideal for intermediate to advanced players looking to improve timing, rhythmic precision and endurance while playing fast, aggressive material. A great choice for fans of Mastodon and anyone wanting to challenge themselves with modern metal bass playing.
Mastodon – Sleeping Giant – Bass Tab & Sheet Music
Learn to play Sleeping Giant by Mastodon with accurate bass tab and sheet music, transcribed to reflect the complex rhythms, changing time signatures and powerful groove of this progressive metal classic. This bassline is perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to improve timing, counting and tight rhythmic control while playing alongside heavy, riff-driven guitars. A must-learn track for fans of Mastodon and modern progressive metal bass playing.