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This shit looks fire I appreciate the tips

I don't know how else 2 put this but this video really inspired and motivated me a lot!!! seeing another female bassist makes me feel really validated, as I almost always see men playing them. having gotten my bass only 20 days ago, this makes me feel so inspired to keep going and progressing this skill!!! thank you so much!!! ❤❤❤❤

Ok that "wakeup rehersal" is a STRONG idea. Like yeah, "keep doing it and it will become automatic" is true of most things, but it's QUITE HARD to get started on a habit that you're supposed to do while half-conscious!

Im twelve and wanna learn the bass, my dad bought me one from second hand and an amp and i've been struggling with learning tabs and this really helped, thanks!❤

Great books. You won't want to put them down.

Which guitar picks do you recommend for bass?

Hello does this edition of the book floppy? Or is it like the uk type book where it creats creases a lot on the spine?

Little issue… I wanna learn bass but i also just got my electric guitar recently so yeah (i used to play acoustic guitar) i can’t and i have to wait but for now i’ll waych videos and use the ones at the music shop where I take lessons in between lessons (i have 30 free minutes to spare)

Thanks so much this is so helpful

This message is needed!!! Thanks!

I've been playing and singing for many years and I think this is really cool. It reminds me of when I first started and how fascinating and fun it was.

Awesome information and array of opinions and strategies. I just got a bass guitar and staring at it as I am intimidated. I just opened a book "The complete idiot's guide" playing bass guitar and wow!!!!!!! So the journey begins and I have no clues of how to play but this is what I want to do and I have a fire inside to complete a dream of mine and would like any support and strategies for success.

i've been reading this book in italian for class and it feels like reading the kinds of stories my grandma tells me about her childhood, strangely familiar (even tho i'm belgian and not italian)

love will tear us apart in the beginning :] I absolutely love joy division and this riff is just beautiful.

Subscribed already, as a guitarist who's been playing for four years and has taken a great interest in bass. I will be back once I actually own a bass 😂

I have the same bass as you

Thank you so much on the tip on how to get the bass notes on songs we don't have them by taking the guitar chords ! This is my first day of playing bass and thanks to you I've been able to starting learning a bassline of one of my fav songs I couldn't find the bass line of !!

Where were you before I skinned my knuckles when I used that little pick? 😅

You are the first person I found who remembers what it's like to begin playing and to be clueless about everything. Most try explaining math with more math. Thanks for the video!

My first song was also Hey 🥹

GUESS WHO JUST GAME HIMSELF AN EYEBROW SLIT!!

my bass tip is get yourself an action figure - i use star wars figures to hold my picks and i have not lost them since 🤘

Omg I learn with Hey too, pixie’s bass lines are great for beginners

If you had man brains you would just use an electric trimmer.......

Great vid! Thx

the reason Next i’m get my Jackson Bass guitar it’s because of Scott Pilgrim movie/series 🤩 i’m so excited to own my first bass guitar and on the 15 of December this month is my birthday I’ll be tuning 17 🤩🥳

Excellent ,well done Billy ,very helpful and inspiring ,I think you covered everything for someone starting out really well . Lovely cheerful presentation ,thanks .

I LOVE THIS BOOK IT'S A 5 SEARS FOR ME

hey Billy, have you played Bro Hymn by Pennywise............ NOW THATS FUN

I would rather play bass than eat!

YOU HAVE SUCH GOOD TASTE OMG

Pixies Basslines are perfect for beginners…

Hey idk if you’re reading this, but I can hope you see that-at least for me- you don’t need to explain not posting to us. It seems therapeutical for you which is definitely reassuring! It’s easy for things to get fatiguing and not clear. A lot of that list you mentioned could describe me very well too. Someone close to me has struggled with ADHD as long as I know and it was incredibly difficult at the start, you know, I love them for everything and what they can bring to me. I know a little too much of competitive education and pushing yourself as much as you can. However, even now, learning anything is one of my favorite things. I’m just happy you’re giving yourself time to figure out some things. Keep rocking on, thank you for inspiring me! 😊

Just seeing this now: still legit

This was so helpful, and I've been playing for many years! So many excellent tips! Hats off to you, ma'am!

trying this to hopefully be tough :0

Some criticisms and tips for bass learners 1 - You should strive to develop your "learning by ear" skills, even if you find tabs easier, because there may not always be tabs, and those tabs may be wrong. 3 - Play songs you love, have fun, but I wouldn't completely ignore the technical and boring side of playing bass - It's important to find a balance. I can see she has some technical issues herself unfortunately. 4 - Usually it's recommended to start learning with fingers because it is more versatile. Also, don't limit yourself to only one - get good at both. 7 - This is a really good tip, it's a great idea 8 - I don't think you should simplify songs, but instead slow the complicated bits down a lot, and work on them slowly and patiently. It might be more boring and frustrating than just simplifying songs, but results require hard work Things you might be doing wrong section: - Hold down the strings as lightly as physically possible to produce a clean sound. There is no need to push down hard on the strings, and it doesn't take that much to produce a nice sound. Experiment with this but slowly pressing down the string (with your finger close to the fret bar like she shows) and stop when it sounds clean. You might be surprised at how little force it takes. - About the fingertips: It can be acceptable to use your finger pads - For example, when using your index finger to mute the strings that are higher than the one you are playing by laying your finger across the strings. Or with your pinky for example if it naturally tries to lay flat when stretching out. Also I forgot where she said it, but the advice to buy an amp is correct and very important. This is because if you play without one, it will create a bad habit where you pluck the strings much harder than you need to just to be able to hear yourself. And finally, hands in most cases are not too small for stretching to play 4 frets. Your hand/fingers just need time and practice to stretch out.

Hello, well explained, great job. 🎼🎶🎹🎵🎸.

This girl is not one to follow. Eveything she is giving for advice will only make you have to start all over when you actually want to be a good bassist.

Great starting point.Thanks Billy.

Donnie darko. Intro song. Pretty spot on for an self taught play by ear player.

I relate to the part about being better at learning by ear. I can pretty easily adapt a song. Keeping rhythm and timing, though, I have a lot of trouble with that. Also, found out that online tabs are often very wrong

What kind of reverb are you using in 07:30 while you are singing?? It sounds good! You are good, keep going

hey was also my first song! what a coincidence

I play for like 5-6 hours a day and just play whatever I want. Just play whatever you feel like. Idk how to describe it I just play what I feel like I should. Also small tip. Decorate your bass! Don’t over do it but put a sticker or two on it. Also get a cool strap.

Davie504 would send the Bass police to get you, playing bass with a pick is a criminal offence 😂 (although I secretly do it too in some occasions) My tip, play fingerstyle, slap and with a pick, just use what fits the song best, get familiar with all techniques and try playing all existing musical styles and use a metronome when practicing.

So helpful 🖤

Always use a tuna. Gotcha.

Your first suggestion was really helpful because I can use both my hearing and my eyes for bass

I just found your channel because my friend is learning bass. I understand how you feel. So does she, so does my daughter. Thank you so much for making the video, for sharing. You are loved, you are amazing, the only person expecting perfection is you. I think you’re perfect anyway. Cheers. Edit:spelled thank wrong