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Thanks! I'm glad it inspired you. It might be difficult for me to explain here, but I'll try my best. When I improvise like this on two strings, I focus on close harmony since that’s the best option given the limited reach. I aim to land on imperfect consonances like 3rds and 6ths, and then improvise around them. I might make a video explaining it in more detail with a diagram to help visualize it.

@johnathanhell5128 If I made that video with the diagrams it would be the best gift that Santa Claus could bring us.

Thank you! Sadly, I don’t have a bass guitar at the moment. I’m currently studying for a master’s degree while trying to make videos, so they can feel a bit rushed. However, I’d be happy to create a version using only four strings-either the top four or the bottom four. Let me know which you'd prefer!

@ BOTTOM // GRAZIE

I can also do one with just two strings, though that might be challenging-but I’m up for it!

@ please! the less the better. i’m on the never ending journey of learning how to “imply”counterpoint with a monophonic instrument like the bass. i’ve found terms like compound melody but have yet to find a real source of how to do this properly

@ hell i wanna see one string too!

Seconded! I hope it’s time for another lesson!!

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you find it inspiring. I’m thinking of making a series called Journey to Counterpoint. It’ll include five videos covering the different species of counterpoint, from the 1st to the 5th, and explore ways to improvise within each.

but he already has some videos where he explains. it can be tough to understand if you don't have enough music theory knowledge but very good !

@@johnathanhell5128 I find the Baroque improvisation things a'la Greene very inspiring too! I have kept coming back to the Greene Baroque improvisations for many years for inspirational kick and pure enjoyment. And then I found your videos today. What a find:) The Journey to Counterpoint video series really do sound very interesting. Thanks for uploading this type of content!

Thank you so much for your comment, and sorry for the late response! When I mention 'box positions,' I’m referring to the five scale positions that span the entire neck. It’s about being able to see all possible inversions and chords within the scale, no matter where you are on the neck. It takes a lot of practice, but it’s definitely possible! :) Hope this helps! I think I'll make another in-depth video on the topic soon.

@ gotcha! No worries at all about reply timing. I guess ive never been able to find the utility in working with the box positions… it feels like what I normally want to play so frequently shifts the position I’m using that I don’t find it practical to use the positions as a frame of reference. That being said, I certainly could be missing out on the systematic thoroughness such position work affords, so perhaps I just haven’t given it enough of a try. I enjoy your channel a lot, especially all the Ted Greene inspired baroque stuff. Your tone is great. Thanks for all the great videos!

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it. More lessons coming soon!

Thank you! Glad you liked the ideas!

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

Thank you so much! I’m really glad the tips helped!

Thank a cellist for that!