Metal bass masterclass
32 videos
Dive into the history of Sepultura, told by Paulo, the oldest member of the band. A way to project yourself as a musician who wants to make a career, with all the humility that characterizes Paulo Junior. Enjoy demonstrations of Sepultura bass lines in solo and in bass-drum section.
Metal bass masterclass
Paulo Xisto tells you the history and development of Sepultura. He tells about the meeting of the teenagers of Belo Horizonte, the recording of the first EP, and all the steps towards the international recognition, the return to the roots of the Brazilian music too. He evokes of course the evolution of the line-up, with the arrival of Andreas Kisser, Derrick Green, and finally Eloy Casagrande.
Paulo also presents his background, his equipment, and explains how he prepares for the concerts, what feedback he asks on stage, what interaction he has on stage with the drummer.
Of course, he shows you some of Sepultura’s bass lines: those of Resistant Parasite and Ramahatta as a solo act, those of Refuse Resist, Sepulnation, Roots and Agony of defeat as a bass-drum section.
LESSON PRESENTATION
The main concepts taught
Sepultura
Stage
Professionalization
Rythm section
The lesson plan proposed by Paulo Xisto Junior
It is through the history of Sepultura that Paulo presents the rise of a group of young people from their neighborhood to the biggest stages in the world. He then talks about his playing and his approach to the stage. Finally, it’s time for the bass, by discovering his bass line in its simplest form on 2 tracks, then by enjoying 4 tracks in bass-drums section.
| Chapters | Notions |
Beginnings of Sepultura |
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Professionalization of Sepultura |
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The evolution of the line-up |
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Brazilian music in Sepultura |
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My background, my gear |
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How I manage stage and touring |
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Bass lines from Sepultura |
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Rythm Section of Sepultura |
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A word from your teacher
The first part of this masterclass is aimed at fans of the band Sepultura. Paulo tells you about the birth and evolution of the band. A way that allows each new musician to believe in his project, to share the reflections and steps allowing the professionalization, especially the evolution of the line-up that many bands know.
Afterwards, bassists who want to play in the Sepultura way will enjoy demonstrations and explanations on the bass and rhythm section of Sepultura on selected songs.
