A lot of guys on the internet know how to play bass very well but can't teach. This guy is the best I've seen in terms of teaching the bass for beginners.
Never played bass guitar before I I'm getting older. I've got a lot of free time. I want to learn how to play this instrument. I'm gonna give it a shot. Let's see if you can teach an old dog new tricks. I'm gonna give it a year. I should learn something by then. Just bought me a used bass guitar wish me luck
Thank you Mr. Steve. I started out on bass in the 70s and only played by ear. I’m coming out of retirement and this class was so perfectly explained that my INTP personality with ADHD and OCD understood and stayed throughout your whole explanation. I’m a new fan.
Amazing teacher. As an instructional designer I noticed how perfect everything is. The pacing, the tone, the scaffolding, the focus on learning. I am 60 and just bought a bass. Steve you are my hero. Thank you for posting.
Wow - my mind is blown. That first lesson was laid out so clear and clean with zero fluff and such straightforwardness! I love your teaching style! I am so glad I came across your video. Thank you for sharing it on youtube. I am super excited to practice again!
This is the clearest, most concise and enjoyable bass tutorial I have ever watched. Most bassists don't seem to understand the simple fact that guitar players, in particular, don't see the fret board the same way. Thanks, Steve!
I've watched, read, and listened to so many people trying to explain what you explained in this video - for years and years and years. I never understood what it was they were saying until you spelled things out in this extremely informative video. I feel like I FINALLY understand some basics of guitar that I never thought I ever would. Thank you!! Really. Thank you :)
You'll have fun with the chords video I did. Once you start playing chords a whole new world of creativity will open up for you on bass: ua-cam.com/video/1mK1wTjnFjA/v-deo.html
This channel has enabled me to play bass in just a month, whenever I feel I don't understand something...I just come back here.thanks man you made it easy
Everyone talking about how good a teacher Steve is. What made me smile the most was that he even has Learning Objectives laid out complete with by the "By the end of this video you'll be able to.." statement to address the "what's in it for us as learners". Amazingly spot on!
I’ve been looking for a bass tutorial and I’ve browsed through several of them. This is the one that I have stopped browsing. I really appreciate this.
I'm going to repeat what everyone is saying but this is by far one of the best beginner bass overviews I have ever watched. I have had a bass for a long time, with no time. Decided to pick it up after 15 years or more and get alittle more serious. This video definitely helped alot. Thank you.
Been playing what I refer to as very "basic" bass since 1979. Never really go much better. 7 minutes into this video and I already know more than I did before I began watching. This is great stuff.
I don't know English very well, I am from Ukraine, but thanks to the fact that you write everything on the board, I understood everything. Your lessons are great. Thank you very much.
Hi Steve, im Gary from UK a 69 yr old bass first timer but loving it, now I've been binge watching your videos, so amazing and so very helpfull, can I please
Sorry wrong button duh!! Can I please ask how you mute your strings? You play with your left hand like a guitarist ie you seem to spider walk your fingers whereas many others have their fingers flatter on the frets and I can't see you muting with your right hand. I'm guessing your years of experience shows your effortless muting. Would it possible to explain your way. Sorry to sound like an idiot but muting is becoming my nightmare. Kind regards Gary.
Hey Gary- It can be tricky for beginners to figure out muting, but once you get it, it'll become second nature. Both hands take part in muting. Most passive ringing of strings comes when you're playing the D or G string and the A or E will ring. When I'm playing on the D or G, my ring finger on my right had rests on the E string and mutes it. Also, as you alternate index and middle fingers on your right hand as you play, they fall in a way that will control the open strings. Play really slow and examine how your fingers fall and you can see the mechanics.
I've being jumping from one tube video to another...they all assumed I know some stuff about keyboard. They don't even teach scales:about 2 minutes of introduction and the rest is playing songs 'in confusion'. However, this video is different. One phrase to describe: the best!!!!
Steve, 51 years old and have struggled with learning music on guitar & bass for several years. You just nailed understanding all the information. Best teaching I have ever experienced sir. Thank you Brother!!!
I'm 59, "comming back" (never been a great bassist) trying to get a few grooves before I check out... this man knows how to teach... (hey I'm a teacher too) 😋Keep at it! "Will buy coffee soon"...
im playing bass for 1 yr now., but no improvements ., I start browsing in yt for online lessons until i found this channel.. very helpful, easy to understand. thankyou for sharing your knowledge. love from the Philippines 🇵🇭 💕
This is it folks. I have been scouring UA-cam for videos on music theory and bass lessons, however this is by far the best tutorial I have seen so far. Definitively worth the watch as this playlist is a goldmine. I am sure the paid lessons are also great if you wanna take a look at that. Thank you very much for your work Steve. I ordered my bass and will be following along.
As a beginner I’ve watched thousands of bass training videos, but none are as straight forward and simply put as this. Thanks for making my life a little easier!
Hi Steve, i am a 65 years old french percussionist trying since 2 years to get involved in this wonderful world of bass guitar and the way you explain the fundamental knowledge is just fantastic, I LOVE IT and i do agree with all the comments below, you make students save time thanks to very easy and not to fast explanations. I ring the bell to follow you. i hope you will understand my english. have a good day
@@stevekonbass For sure Steve I already do….after 44 years as a percussionist it is time for me to learn a new instrument -with notes and chords- and I love the feeling to be a total beginner once again. have a good one
Well drummers/percussionists seem to pick up on bass quick because they understand timing and rhythm. I agree with you about being a beginner. It's a great time learning and discovering new things.
@@stevekonbass you’re right ,I have no problem at all for timing and rhythm even for the connections between brain and fingers…... the real work will be -to understand- and remember- the musical theory from the very first step. this is why I choose you to become my personal teacher. :-)))..
Main thing now is to learn the major scale. Let's do G major... G A B C D E F# G... use this fingering G(middle) A(pinky) B(index) C(middle) D(pinky) E(index) F#(ring) G(pinky). Play that scale forward and backward in time and clean. Alternate index middle on your plucking hand. That'll get you going. And if you ever want to take 1 on 1 lessons with me via Zoom, I'm available. Info at: www.stevekonbass.com/
At last someone who can take the time to explain 'how to' in simple language and diagrams . I can't wait to get tuned up and playing my first bass guitar. Thanks Steve, keep up the good work.
Brilliant! I’m a guitar teacher but I have a few bass students I just wanted to make sure I was teaching the best way with the bass lessons many thanks from Nelson bays New Zealand.
Holy crap after years of playing I finally find a lesson that teaches me the "why" of what I'm doing. I remember back when I was first starting off, my teacher would just have me memorize everything without actually explaining it in a way I could actually understand what is going on.
I just purchased a bass guitar to learn to play at church cos we don't have a bass guitarist. I was looking for tutorials and I;m so glad i landed here. The best teaching ever. Im so glad i found this page. Thank you so much for investing in my life through this video.
I have looked at dozens of tutorials here on UA-cam, and this is by far and away the best one out there. You go slow, and I love the diagrams and explanations.. Plus you don't waste a lot of time trying to "prove" how good of a player you are! I have played guitar and ukulele plus a bunch of other instruments since I was a kid, but never even touched a bass until a couple of days ago. I think I now have a working knowledge of how to play it, and the theory, which no one has ever been able to explain to me before. So that was good too. I am 74, and am looking forward to getting my own bass which is on order. My main interest is in just providing a simple back-up for the ukulele group, and maybe sometimes for a gospel group I play in as well. So now to learn some simple accompaniments to use as a background and to help keep everyone on time. Thanks again so much! I learned a lot watching your video! The best out there!
Thanks Aurora, I appreciate it. It's great to hear from people that are picking up the bass and starting to learn. Thanks for watching and please share the video.
As a piano player since childhood (for leisure), having now just started trying to learn to play bass I knew the chord/triads music theory, even the chord progressions (which surprised me, since it has been YEARS since I actively studied this stuff!) - this video was super-helpful in transitioning that understanding to the bass fretboard, as well as being a useful reminder of the basics of music theory. Great stuff, Steve, thanks!!!
This is the best base guitar teacher I have ever seen or heard. He simplifies it so well that anyone will learn from him lessons. I played bass guitar for over 10 years in live bands, and I have taught a few friends, but I could never explain it so well.
I've been a Deejay for the past forty years and have done various music production within the last 4. I have always been fascinated with the bass but have procrastinated until now. My wife purchased a bass for my 61st and I'm glad that I've embarked on your channel. Thanks for starting me out on a simplistic approach Steve. It's greatly appreciated.🎸
Steve, Thank you man. I bought my first bass guitar 6 months ago at age 55 and have bought "teach yourself " books enrolled in online lessons and tried my best to understand it all and got basically nowhere. 20 minutes with you dude and the lightbulb above my head lit up. I can't begin to express how grateful I am. I really believe that I can do this now
That is awesome! Stay with it and it will come. And if you get stuck and need some 1 on 1 lessons I offer them via Zoom. Keep playin' brother. All the best.
@@stevekonbass Thanks man I'm just spending time working my way through what I've learned from your first lesson. Taking it slow just now until I get it down and then start to increase the speed. I really feel like I'm actually making progress. Thankyou so much man
That's awesome! It's important to practice every day, especially as a beginner. Stay consistent, this way the knowledge stays in your head and your hands stay used to these new movements. If you don't pick up the bass for a few days you'll probably find you took a step back. Consistency is the key.
@@stevekonbass that's so true I try do at least an hour or so every day just trying to get the muscle memory so my fingers just do it. I'm struggling a bit with coordinating my plucking fingers but I know I'll get there If I keep at it. Thanks for your replys Steve I do appreciate it.
The comments I've read say it all. I've been trying to come to grips with the bass. In 30 minutes you have unlocked many of my stumbling blocks.THANK YOU
Great teaching Steve. Have played strats for over 54 years, am 68 now, an old schoolfriend here in the UK has just picked up his first ever guitar - a Squier bass. I'm putting together some lesson plans for him, your video(s) are the only lessons I've found that hack it. Your students are lucky folks! Big thanks from out here.😊
Whole and Half Step explanation actually blew my mind. No other tutorial I’ve seen so far has mentioned that and the other teachers weren’t bad 😂… you just took it to that other level which was so nice to see
I grew up with violing, cello, then bass, playing classic or Orchestra music, so by the time I got into jazz & rock music, all I knew was basic note-playing, and improvisation or solos were never done, until I tried out for the 'famous' Ohio U. Jazz band. I quit music to concentrate on my double-major, but I still have my guitars.
So I have been trying to play bass for last 15 years.. I only wish someone would've shown me this when I started.. I can't believe it was this simple and effective 👏🏻 thank you so much!!
You are welcome! It's great to hear the lesson helped. Here is the playlist for all the lessons: ua-cam.com/play/PLsFosTB39eVBVllLkZP_RAIjNmviv8nYe.html Even if you don't go in depth with them and just casually watch, there will be times when you have that Ah Ha moment and realize how easy some things are. Happy playing!
@stevekonbass oh, I'm definitely going through all of them. If only this first lesson did so much impact, I can only imagine what the rest of them can do. I'm super stocked to learn more! Thank you so much.
This is what you call a proper bass lesson. No long intros, or sponsored by.... In fairness I am going to have to watch this a number of times before it sinks in, but the format is conducive to that, as you can skip using the whiteboard as a reference. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my God you are a life saver. I have the passion for the guitar but sadly I have no income high enough to get a teacher. I have searched the entire UA-cam for a person who can simply the guitar for me to understand and you have done exactly well. Please keep posting more of this beginners stuff. Even the highest guitarist will still need it. Nice job
This is the best beginner lesson I have ever seen. It's so easy to understand that I just figured out that if you start on another fret, the same principal applies. You can forget the names of the notes and just use the corresponding numbers. Thank you Steve!
no but seeing the notes written out like that just reignited all my past knowledge of these things and now the fretboard doesn't look scary anymore!!! i feel like i understand things a lot better now!!
WOW!!!!!!!! By far the best your teaching and delivery skills are brilliant so many videos I watched and not one could get into my hard head but you did I get it I get now thank you. Will keep watching.
Steve's classes are in a league of their own. I like the way that in a mere 30 minutes goes from tuning to notes on the fret to patterns. Then unto chords on the guitar in relation to playing along with the bass to how to play chord progression, all in a nursery style way. I have learnt even the musical language of 145. He is the real Macoy.
You are the UA-cam teacher that has finally gotten me to understand notes, scales and chords. Your teaching style is second to none. You broke everything do to the Simplist form. Thank you so much. It finally clicked in my head. I owe you buddy 🤘
@@stevekonbass I'm so excited to learn to play bass. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to teach others. Once the economy improves I hope to take lessons with you.
Please don't take the video down I just started learning how to play bass aside from Davie504 and BassBuzz you sir Steve manage to hype me up learning the fretboard I'm thankful I found your video.
This video is a game changer. It packs so much into a short, concise, clear package but it doesn’t move too fast or jump around. Amazing work Steve. Thank you for this!!
Dude, this was the best explanatup of natural notes and all the majors and minors that I've heard. As a beginner bass player, I really appreciate it. Thank you
I’ve been playing bass a good few years and have learnt lots about playing the bass, but this is pure gold! Its the proper fundamentals and and is a great discipline in order to genuinely learn music and your bass. If Steve lived up the road from me I’d be banging on his door for regular lessons.
Glad you like the video. Once you get the gist of basic theory, and then "apply" it... well, that's when the fun starts. I might not live up the road, but I give lessons to people all over the world via Zoom. Thank goodness for modern technology, lol! Info here: www.stevekonbass.com/
Been always scared of these music notes , seems I'd never get my dream of learning & playing the guitar cause of the notes / theory ,they sounded like another foreign language but thanks to you for giving me the courage to understand these man .. never knew music was this easy .. now I get my chance to learn and play for the church 😅😅 .. God bless you
You will get better. Stay consistent with your practice and you'll see improvement. If there ever is something you can't seem to play, slow it down until you get it. Slowing down is the key to getting a passage right.
Greetings Steve, I've been playing bass for 35 years, teaching for almost 30. Man what you teach in this video is absolute gold information for anyone who picks up our instrument. The pace in which you instruct is perfect. I am in fact going to direct All of my new beginning students to watch and bookmark this video. I truly think just saved alot of young new players a ton of cash with this. Instruction rates in my area is 25 dollars a half hr. So thank you Steve! Cheers to you dude! Up the Irons!! ✨🍻✨
That's awesome to hear coming from another bassist David. I appreciate that. From the viewer response I have received I gather I've helped beginners connect the dots so I'm glad I could do that.
Thank god I watched this video first. I just got my first bass guitar. I wanted one for years, but didn’t think I had time. I picked it out of the gift catalog for my anniversary at work. I always dug bass guitarists, but I never knew how they figured out what notes to play when accompanying a guitar. This video explained it so well, and gives me so many great things as a beginner to start with and practice on. Thank you very much Steve
You're welcome and welcome to the world of music! Enjoy the journey. Here's another video to help you connect the dots: ua-cam.com/video/CxkZ1enQ3ZU/v-deo.html
Been watching bass and guitar tutorials for over a year now but this one is the one that resonates with me the most as a lyric writer. Many thanks. Really helpful.
Thx Bro for giving back to the streets what they gave to u. I need a bass guitar now,I gave up mine last year, thinking I can't get better, but after watching your video,I need one badly. All this knowledge is not for beginners, it's for Pro in beginners stage..
i’ve been struggling to learn bass as no one around me plays and because i am autistic and most videos i’ve watched haven’t helped me, they never went in depth enough for my brain to understand, this video helped me so much. i’ve been practicing and trying to learn music theory for a year and this video did what so many others couldn’t
I am a beginner, but I'm very mathematical. I really loved the way you broke the major notes into triads and sequences. You helped me make a breakthrough! Thank you!
I'm a 70yo who has always loved to listen to the hard work others have put in. I've always been interested in bass guitar and cello, and so I've decided to stop free loading off others, and learn to play these instruments for myself. Problem is I know nothing of how to make it happen, that is until I came across this channel. He is a bloody good teacher and explains and presents it so well that I don't feel pressured and look forward to some fun times, before I get called to the great band in the sky. Fantastic. Thanks so much and I'm excited to start now as I can see a way forward. 👍👍👍
I’m a long time player, but just wanted to say how much I love your lesson. You will encourage so many people to play, excellent job man. I was expecting another one of these self-impressed A-holes that give our chosen weapon a bad name, but damn, thank you, I’m blown away.
Hey Steve, I've been playing bass for a long time off and on since my senior year in high school (I know I started late) and have been successful learning by ear in a gospel church and then years in a popular funk band here in CT. I have been embarrassed to tell people I didn't know music theory or my bass neck but my ear always bought me through! I have to admit, this lesson was truly a blessing for me. Knowing where you are on your neck and how the notes relate really takes the mystery and unsure feelings out of playing. Your a fantastic teacher and thoughtful to the process. Thank you man for this lesson, I can't wait to go through this video again so I can REALLY learn "the basics" Thank you again and happy bassing!!!
Truly glad I can help David. Never be embarrassed brother to ask a question. Most, if not all, musicians I've played with in my lifetime are down to Earth and ready to share their knowledge. Most of us are ear players, (Paul McCartney and Eddie Van Halen have said they play by ear) but the theory helps in navigation of the bass and understanding what everyone else in the band is doing. No matter what the age or experience, there's always stuff to learn. The second lesson where I talk about playing in minor might help you too.
@@stevekonbass Looking forward to it. I'll have to digest this one first 😀 I love the fact that i can play almost anything but would really love to know what the heck I was doing on an intellectual level! I'll get there!
Hello Mr. Steve. 1st off Thank you for your time in helping me dust off the brain & helping me uncover my music, & notes. I have not touch my guitar or my bass & especially my piano for over 25 years😑😒 all because of work work work work😵💫. I've now have time to relearn what I forgot & I found you. What you are doing is definitely teaching & if you had a class here in Northern Utah I would be there. The chords on the board I am also writing the notes on my sheet music. Thanks Again For Your Time From Northern Utah USA 🤠......... Enjoy..........
Well welcome back to the world of music! Never thought of myself as a teacher, but a guy that has been doing it for 38 years who is sharing knowledge. Thanks for the comment and "Hello Utah!"
I came across your lesson and think it is one of the best out there. I have watched about 30 or more different people and find your lesson very very good. You combined theory and practical. Very well constructed. Please produce more content. I am now a subscriber Thanks
My dad was self taught on guitar, my daughter plays guitar, my son is a grade 8 pianist and also plays trumpet. I just never managed to learn or do anything musical. This video has given me the spur to try, I’ll be buying a bass guitar very soon…. Great video 👍
This is the best most comprehensive beginner not only bass but music theory lesson I've ever watched. I've been taking piano lessons for the past six months (from a great teacher) and this just summed up the first few months of what I've been practicing. Thank you so much for this!
This is the best beginner lesson I’ve found so far. Solid information in this video. I’m working on learning the fret board and what notes to play along wife’s cord progressions on her ukulele. Playing tabs can allow you to pull off a few riffs and light the fire, this opens up improvisation possibilities.
I Am 71 years old , and I bought a bass today. Thank you for your wonderful work.
Congratulations Sam!! A new bass is an inspiring thing.
I bought mine yesterday and I am 71‼️👏
Sam, Ruthie from Sumter SC and just got mine Wednesday and had a good time learning yesterday. I am the 71 yr old too‼️We’ve got this.
hey Sam , what about your practice ? dont stop bro
Fantastic- l needed to hear that today.
This bloke is bloody good teacher. I paid for about 2 classes but this bloke is spot on. And the good thing it's free. This bloke is a bloody legend
I’ve been doing lessons for 3 years and no one explained this.
A lot of guys on the internet know how to play bass very well but can't teach. This guy is the best I've seen in terms of teaching the bass for beginners.
Never played bass guitar before I I'm getting older. I've got a lot of free time. I want to learn how to play this instrument. I'm gonna give it a shot. Let's see if you can teach an old dog new tricks.
I'm gonna give it a year. I should learn something by then. Just bought me a used bass guitar wish me luck
@joetorre846 good luck mate hope you love it. If you don't mind me asking, what bass did you get?
@bedroxzbass4706 I bought a AUSTIN BASS GUITAR SOMETHING CHEAP JUST TO LEARN ON
@@joetorre846how’s it going with your bass?
Thank you for sharing!! Great teacher
Thank you Mr. Steve. I started out on bass in the 70s and only played by ear. I’m coming out of retirement and this class was so perfectly explained that my INTP personality with ADHD and OCD understood and stayed throughout your whole explanation. I’m a new fan.
You're welcome Michael. Glad to hear you stuck around for the whole video.
Also adhd and struggled for years to understand why things worked, not what. This video explanation just made sense at last. Thankyou Mr Steve!
@@stevekonbass❤🎉🎉🎉
This is one of the clearer videos on youtube. I appreciate how it's just the lecture and no bullshit.
Amazing teacher. As an instructional designer I noticed how perfect everything is. The pacing, the tone, the scaffolding, the focus on learning. I am 60 and just bought a bass. Steve you are my hero. Thank you for posting.
Thanks brother! Hope you enjoy the journey!
FINALLY!!!! A teacher that teaches you exactly what you need to know immediately. My goodness!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
First 8 minutes have cleared up my understanding of the fretboard and I've been dabbling with guitar and bass for nearly 40 years!
Wow - my mind is blown. That first lesson was laid out so clear and clean with zero fluff and such straightforwardness! I love your teaching style! I am so glad I came across your video. Thank you for sharing it on youtube. I am super excited to practice again!
Glad to hear you're motivated to practice! That leads to improvement.
This is the clearest, most concise and enjoyable bass tutorial I have ever watched. Most bassists don't seem to understand the simple fact that guitar players, in particular, don't see the fret board the same way. Thanks, Steve!
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment! I appreciate you watching.
Your teaching is very detail, tnx
Tnx Steve ur a good teacher on the basics and so clear
You're welcome!
You're welcome! Rock on!
I've watched, read, and listened to so many people trying to explain what you explained in this video - for years and years and years. I never understood what it was they were saying until you spelled things out in this extremely informative video. I feel like I FINALLY understand some basics of guitar that I never thought I ever would. Thank you!! Really. Thank you :)
That is awesome to hear Alary. Thanks for letting me know. Very glad the video was a help to you.
Exactly!
Same here!❤
You'll have fun with the chords video I did. Once you start playing chords a whole new world of creativity will open up for you on bass: ua-cam.com/video/1mK1wTjnFjA/v-deo.html
Yea you right I used to get mf with the chord progression but after watching this lesson just feel so good n relieved 🤘 🤘
This channel has enabled me to play bass in just a month, whenever I feel I don't understand something...I just come back here.thanks man you made it easy
Awesome to hear James! Keep it up!
Everyone talking about how good a teacher Steve is. What made me smile the most was that he even has Learning Objectives laid out complete with by the "By the end of this video you'll be able to.." statement to address the "what's in it for us as learners". Amazingly spot on!
Thise parent is the best teacher I've ever seen , for the two years of learning he's the best
Thank you Murasanyi.
I’ve been looking for a bass tutorial and I’ve browsed through several of them. This is the one that I have stopped browsing. I really appreciate this.
I'm going to repeat what everyone is saying but this is by far one of the best beginner bass overviews I have ever watched. I have had a bass for a long time, with no time. Decided to pick it up after 15 years or more and get alittle more serious. This video definitely helped alot. Thank you.
Glad to hear that. Keep playin'.
Been playing what I refer to as very "basic" bass since 1979. Never really go much better. 7 minutes into this video and I already know more than I did before I began watching. This is great stuff.
I don't know English very well, I am from Ukraine, but thanks to the fact that you write everything on the board, I understood everything. Your lessons are great. Thank you very much.
Your English looks good to me. Glad the lesson was a help. "Hello Ukraine!" Stay safe and the best in the New Year.
Hi Steve, im Gary from UK a 69 yr old bass first timer but loving it, now I've been binge watching your videos, so amazing and so very helpfull, can I please
Sorry wrong button duh!! Can I please ask how you mute your strings? You play with your left hand like a guitarist ie you seem to spider walk your fingers whereas many others have their fingers flatter on the frets and I can't see you muting with your right hand. I'm guessing your years of experience shows your effortless muting. Would it possible to explain your way. Sorry to sound like an idiot but muting is becoming my nightmare. Kind regards Gary.
Hey Gary-
It can be tricky for beginners to figure out muting, but once you get it, it'll become second nature. Both hands take part in muting. Most passive ringing of strings comes when you're playing the D or G string and the A or E will ring. When I'm playing on the D or G, my ring finger on my right had rests on the E string and mutes it. Also, as you alternate index and middle fingers on your right hand as you play, they fall in a way that will control the open strings. Play really slow and examine how your fingers fall and you can see the mechanics.
I learned more from this 30 minute video than I've learned from a year of trying to figure it all out. Thank you SO much!!
You're welcome. Glad to hear it helped.
I've being jumping from one tube video to another...they all assumed I know some stuff about keyboard. They don't even teach scales:about 2 minutes of introduction and the rest is playing songs 'in confusion'. However, this video is different. One phrase to describe: the best!!!!
Thanks Henry. Glad the lesson was helpful.
Not even 5 mins into this video and I’m already moving so much smoother on my axe. 10/10 video dude love how simple you made it seem!
That's great brother. Glad the video helped.
Steve,
51 years old and have struggled with learning music on guitar & bass for several years. You just nailed understanding all the information.
Best teaching I have ever experienced sir. Thank you Brother!!!
That's great to hear James! Glad I could help.
I'm 59, "comming back" (never been a great bassist) trying to get a few grooves before I check out... this man knows how to teach... (hey I'm a teacher too) 😋Keep at it! "Will buy coffee soon"...
Same here, only that I am 57 yers old. I play also drums, which is my main instrument. Greetings from Finland. And Thank you Steve very very much.
You're welcome Janne and "Hello Finland!"
im playing bass for 1 yr now., but no improvements ., I start browsing in yt for online lessons until i found this channel.. very helpful, easy to understand. thankyou for sharing your knowledge.
love from the Philippines 🇵🇭 💕
Hello Philippines! Glad to help.
hoping i can play like you after all the lessons
You'll get there. Develop your ears, work on control/coordination, and learn theory and it'll all come together.
@@stevekonbass thankyou 😇😇
This is it folks. I have been scouring UA-cam for videos on music theory and bass lessons, however this is by far the best tutorial I have seen so far. Definitively worth the watch as this playlist is a goldmine. I am sure the paid lessons are also great if you wanna take a look at that.
Thank you very much for your work Steve. I ordered my bass and will be following along.
You're very welcome! Hope you enjoy your music journey.
As a beginner I’ve watched thousands of bass training videos, but none are as straight forward and simply put as this. Thanks for making my life a little easier!
Glad to hear it and glad to hear so many people are taking up bass.
Same to me... All i know is 2 string open E n open A note... But for thirt string i never know how to use it😅
Hi Steve, i am a 65 years old french percussionist trying since 2 years to get involved in this wonderful world of bass guitar and the way you explain the fundamental knowledge is just fantastic, I LOVE IT and i do agree with all the comments below, you make students save time thanks to very easy and not to fast explanations. I ring the bell to follow you. i hope you will understand my english. have a good day
You're English is great and welcome to the world of bass guitar. Maybe you'll enjoy the bass as much as the percussion.
@@stevekonbass For sure Steve I already do….after 44 years as a percussionist it is time for me to learn a new instrument -with notes and chords- and I love the feeling to be a total beginner once again. have a good one
Well drummers/percussionists seem to pick up on bass quick because they understand timing and rhythm. I agree with you about being a beginner. It's a great time learning and discovering new things.
@@stevekonbass you’re right
,I have no problem at all for timing and rhythm even for the connections between brain and fingers…... the real work will be -to understand- and remember- the musical theory from the very first step. this is why I choose you to become my personal teacher. :-)))..
Main thing now is to learn the major scale. Let's do G major... G A B C D E F# G... use this fingering G(middle) A(pinky) B(index) C(middle) D(pinky) E(index) F#(ring) G(pinky). Play that scale forward and backward in time and clean. Alternate index middle on your plucking hand. That'll get you going. And if you ever want to take 1 on 1 lessons with me via Zoom, I'm available. Info at: www.stevekonbass.com/
At last someone who can take the time to explain 'how to' in simple language and diagrams . I can't wait to get tuned up and playing my first bass guitar. Thanks Steve, keep up the good work.
You are welcome!
The clearest musical lesson EVER. I love it.
PS, you earned another subscriber.
Glad to have you!
Great to hear that. Thanks!
Brilliant! I’m a guitar teacher but I have a few bass students I just wanted to make sure I was teaching the best way with the bass lessons
many thanks from Nelson bays New Zealand.
You're welcome! And "Hello from South Carolina USA!"
This made five years of learning bass make sense in 30 minutes.
Great to hear that!
Holy crap after years of playing I finally find a lesson that teaches me the "why" of what I'm doing. I remember back when I was first starting off, my teacher would just have me memorize everything without actually explaining it in a way I could actually understand what is going on.
This is the best instructor I have ever come across when it comes bass guitar lessons. Thanks Steve
Thank you!
I just purchased a bass guitar to learn to play at church cos we don't have a bass guitarist. I was looking for tutorials and I;m so glad i landed here. The best teaching ever. Im so glad i found this page. Thank you so much for investing in my life through this video.
Thank you! I appreciate that. Please share the video if you can. That helps to keep it in circulation.
I have looked at dozens of tutorials here on UA-cam, and this is by far and away the best one out there. You go slow, and I love the diagrams and explanations.. Plus you don't waste a lot of time trying to "prove" how good of a player you are! I have played guitar and ukulele plus a bunch of other instruments since I was a kid, but never even touched a bass until a couple of days ago. I think I now have a working knowledge of how to play it, and the theory, which no one has ever been able to explain to me before. So that was good too. I am 74, and am looking forward to getting my own bass which is on order. My main interest is in just providing a simple back-up for the ukulele group, and maybe sometimes for a gospel group I play in as well. So now to learn some simple accompaniments to use as a background and to help keep everyone on time.
Thanks again so much! I learned a lot watching your video! The best out there!
Thank you! Enjoy the journey. Ya never know where music will take you.
For stating the obvious one more time: this is the best beginners lesson I´ve seen. As a complete beginner, I thank you for the enlightenment.
Thanks Aurora, I appreciate it. It's great to hear from people that are picking up the bass and starting to learn. Thanks for watching and please share the video.
My god finally someone who knows how to simplify things. I just learned/understand 1000% more than I knew before I watched this!!!
Glad to hear it helped!
@@stevekonbass It certainly did. Thank you sir!!
A friend will receive this video as he wants to learn to play the Bass. Thank you for the clear and simple beginner steps offered.
Thanks for passing it along William.
Wow that really helped a lot 👍
As a piano player since childhood (for leisure), having now just started trying to learn to play bass I knew the chord/triads music theory, even the chord progressions (which surprised me, since it has been YEARS since I actively studied this stuff!) - this video was super-helpful in transitioning that understanding to the bass fretboard, as well as being a useful reminder of the basics of music theory. Great stuff, Steve, thanks!!!
You're welcome! Hope you enjoy playing bass.
@@stevekonbasshow can i avail the book which you mentioned?
That book was just blank and my teacher would write in the lesson we did each week.
This is the best base guitar teacher I have ever seen or heard. He simplifies it so well that anyone will learn from him lessons. I played bass guitar for over 10 years in live bands, and I have taught a few friends, but I could never explain it so well.
Wow.. now THIS is Teaching. Thanks for sharing these!! (I'm a 50yo just starting my journey into playing the bass!)
Enjoy the journey! Have fun!
I've been looking in UA-cam bass lesson program and found no one like this very helpful lesson to learn play bass guitar. Thank you so much sir .
You're welcome! Here's the up to date lessons playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLsFosTB39eVBVllLkZP_RAIjNmviv8nYe.html
All bass players are grateful.Thank you mr Steve!
I'm grateful that they are watching. Thanks!
I have been looking for a lesson like this for a long time. This is the easiest explanation on the internet of how to play the bass guitar. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
There are "learn to play bass" channels with hundreds of thousands of subs, but this video has been the most useful. EDIT subscribed.
Glad to hear that. Thanks for the sub.
I've been a Deejay for the past forty years and have done various music production within the last 4. I have always been fascinated with the bass but have procrastinated until now. My wife purchased a bass for my 61st and I'm glad that I've embarked on your channel. Thanks for starting me out on a simplistic approach Steve. It's greatly appreciated.🎸
That's a great gift! Hope you enjoy it and have fun learning!
Steve, Thank you man. I bought my first bass guitar 6 months ago at age 55 and have bought "teach yourself " books enrolled in online lessons and tried my best to understand it all and got basically nowhere. 20 minutes with you dude and the lightbulb above my head lit up. I can't begin to express how grateful I am. I really believe that I can do this now
That is awesome! Stay with it and it will come. And if you get stuck and need some 1 on 1 lessons I offer them via Zoom. Keep playin' brother. All the best.
@@stevekonbass Thanks man I'm just spending time working my way through what I've learned from your first lesson. Taking it slow just now until I get it down and then start to increase the speed. I really feel like I'm actually making progress. Thankyou so much man
That's awesome! It's important to practice every day, especially as a beginner. Stay consistent, this way the knowledge stays in your head and your hands stay used to these new movements. If you don't pick up the bass for a few days you'll probably find you took a step back. Consistency is the key.
@@stevekonbass that's so true I try do at least an hour or so every day just trying to get the muscle memory so my fingers just do it. I'm struggling a bit with coordinating my plucking fingers but I know I'll get there If I keep at it. Thanks for your replys Steve I do appreciate it.
The comments I've read say it all. I've been trying to come to grips with the bass. In 30 minutes you have unlocked many of my stumbling blocks.THANK YOU
That's great to hear Warren!
Very good I love your lessons
Thanks Theodore.
Excellent communicator + Clear example = Great Instructor
Great to hear that Gary, thanks.
Only man who teaches me well on UA-cam so calm and composed clear exactly what a bass beginner needs to watch
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the music journey.
Great teaching Steve. Have played strats for over 54 years, am 68 now, an old schoolfriend here in the UK has just picked up his first ever guitar - a Squier bass. I'm putting together some lesson plans for him, your video(s) are the only lessons I've found that hack it. Your students are lucky folks! Big thanks from out here.😊
Thank you!!
Whole and Half Step explanation actually blew my mind. No other tutorial I’ve seen so far has mentioned that and the other teachers weren’t bad 😂… you just took it to that other level which was so nice to see
I grew up with violing, cello, then bass, playing classic or Orchestra music, so by the time I got into jazz & rock music, all I knew was basic note-playing, and improvisation or solos were never done, until I tried out for the 'famous' Ohio U. Jazz band. I quit music to concentrate on my double-major, but I still have my guitars.
very helpful i'm gonna practice triads now thank you so much
You're welcome. When you're comfortable with that try this one: ua-cam.com/video/vg9rOPD1ByA/v-deo.htmlsi=wAUl6cpr7rwdiHzZ
Oh man, this is so good! Basics and employment and no faff!
So I have been trying to play bass for last 15 years.. I only wish someone would've shown me this when I started.. I can't believe it was this simple and effective 👏🏻 thank you so much!!
You are welcome! It's great to hear the lesson helped. Here is the playlist for all the lessons: ua-cam.com/play/PLsFosTB39eVBVllLkZP_RAIjNmviv8nYe.html Even if you don't go in depth with them and just casually watch, there will be times when you have that Ah Ha moment and realize how easy some things are. Happy playing!
@stevekonbass oh, I'm definitely going through all of them. If only this first lesson did so much impact, I can only imagine what the rest of them can do. I'm super stocked to learn more! Thank you so much.
Thanks for explaining this "fundamental basic stuff"! Now I start to connect the dots.
I think this is the best video I've seen explaining this stuff.
Thank you! Glad the video shed some light on theory for you.
I agree. He is so organized in his explanation.
Exactly! I needed to see how to connect the dots. Now, I feel like I'm getting somewhere.
I too agree as an absolute beginner I have learned a lot from his tutorials very simple and easy to follow.
There are lots of guys know how to play bass, but teaching without boring is equal to being expert.You are doing it well Steve. Thanks a lot.
Thank you!
This is what you call a proper bass lesson. No long intros, or sponsored by.... In fairness I am going to have to watch this a number of times before it sinks in, but the format is conducive to that, as you can skip using the whiteboard as a reference. Thanks for sharing.
Dude this is the best video I have seen on youtube bass lessons...so well explained and down to earth...cudo's to you
Thanks brother, I appreciate it. Please share the video with any of your musician buddies. Helps to keep it in circulation.
Oh my God you are a life saver. I have the passion for the guitar but sadly I have no income high enough to get a teacher. I have searched the entire UA-cam for a person who can simply the guitar for me to understand and you have done exactly well. Please keep posting more of this beginners stuff. Even the highest guitarist will still need it. Nice job
Glad I could help ya Bate.
Great lesson ! I've been noodling around for 2 years . I'm 62 and just found you made sense of what ive been struggling with . thank you !
You're welcome Chris. Glad to help.
This is the best beginner lesson I have ever seen. It's so easy to understand that I just figured out that if you start on another fret, the same principal applies. You can forget the names of the notes and just use the corresponding numbers. Thank you Steve!
You are welcome!
I'm new to bass. Been playing guitar for years.. Great lessons probably one of the best videos. I came across so far.
no but seeing the notes written out like that just reignited all my past knowledge of these things and now the fretboard doesn't look scary anymore!!! i feel like i understand things a lot better now!!
WOW!!!!!!!! By far the best your teaching and delivery skills are brilliant so many videos I watched and not one could get into my hard head but you did I get it I get now thank you. Will keep watching.
Ah, that's great to hear Frank. Glad you had that "Aha" moment. All the best to you brother.
You're a legend. After so long trying to understand how the bass work, I finally understand. So glad Ive found your lesson.
Glad to hear it! Thanks Jaco.
Steve's classes are in a league of their own. I like the way that in a mere 30 minutes goes from tuning to notes on the fret to patterns. Then unto chords on the guitar in relation to playing along with the bass to how to play chord progression, all in a nursery style way. I have learnt even the musical language of 145. He is the real Macoy.
You are the UA-cam teacher that has finally gotten me to understand notes, scales and chords. Your teaching style is second to none. You broke everything do to the Simplist form. Thank you so much. It finally clicked in my head. I owe you buddy 🤘
Once it clicks it's like, "There it is!", right? Glad to hear I was able to break it down for you brother.
@@stevekonbass I'm so excited to learn to play bass. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to teach others. Once the economy improves I hope to take lessons with you.
I'll be here brother. In the meantime work with the 12 video lessons I put up so far and focus most on lessons 1, 2, and 11.
@@stevekonbass Will do. God Bless and thanks again. Stay safe.
Really usefully for me, as I have zero knowledges about bass, only play guitar for couple of month many years ago, very clear for me!
Happy to help!
Please don't take the video down I just started learning how to play bass aside from Davie504 and BassBuzz you sir Steve manage to hype me up learning the fretboard I'm thankful I found your video.
Have fun learning and enjoy the journey. Here's more free bass lesson content: ua-cam.com/play/PLsFosTB39eVBVllLkZP_RAIjNmviv8nYe.html
For people just starting out this is a great teacher
This video is a game changer. It packs so much into a short, concise, clear package but it doesn’t move too fast or jump around. Amazing work Steve. Thank you for this!!
Ah, thanks for the comment Paul. Glad the lesson was a help.
Dude, this was the best explanatup of natural notes and all the majors and minors that I've heard. As a beginner bass player, I really appreciate it. Thank you
You're welcome Victor. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I’ve been playing bass a good few years and have learnt lots about playing the bass, but this is pure gold! Its the proper fundamentals and and is a great discipline in order to genuinely learn music and your bass. If Steve lived up the road from me I’d be banging on his door for regular lessons.
Glad you like the video. Once you get the gist of basic theory, and then "apply" it... well, that's when the fun starts. I might not live up the road, but I give lessons to people all over the world via Zoom. Thank goodness for modern technology, lol! Info here: www.stevekonbass.com/
Been always scared of these music notes , seems I'd never get my dream of learning & playing the guitar cause of the notes / theory ,they sounded like another foreign language but thanks to you for giving me the courage to understand these man .. never knew music was this easy .. now I get my chance to learn and play for the church 😅😅 .. God bless you
It's nothing to get anxiety over brother. It's just music. You can do it. Have fun with it and enjoy yourself.
@@stevekonbass thank you so very much hopefully I get better I'll drop my feedback at often as I can
You will get better. Stay consistent with your practice and you'll see improvement. If there ever is something you can't seem to play, slow it down until you get it. Slowing down is the key to getting a passage right.
Greetings Steve, I've been playing bass for 35 years, teaching for almost 30. Man what you teach in this video is absolute gold information for anyone who picks up our instrument. The pace in which you instruct is perfect. I am in fact going to direct All of my new beginning students to watch and bookmark this video. I truly think just saved alot of young new players a ton of cash with this. Instruction rates in my area is 25 dollars a half hr. So thank you Steve! Cheers to you dude! Up the Irons!! ✨🍻✨
That's awesome to hear coming from another bassist David. I appreciate that. From the viewer response I have received I gather I've helped beginners connect the dots so I'm glad I could do that.
Thank god I watched this video first. I just got my first bass guitar. I wanted one for years, but didn’t think I had time. I picked it out of the gift catalog for my anniversary at work. I always dug bass guitarists, but I never knew how they figured out what notes to play when accompanying a guitar. This video explained it so well, and gives me so many great things as a beginner to start with and practice on. Thank you very much Steve
You're welcome and welcome to the world of music! Enjoy the journey. Here's another video to help you connect the dots: ua-cam.com/video/CxkZ1enQ3ZU/v-deo.html
I’m 48 and just started a bass guitar class in here! Thanks a lot
Congrats! Enjoy the ride.
On UA-cam no body explain like a teacher explaining on board with colourful pens ❤❤❤ hats off
Fun and easy to follow.. Ladies and gents, I officially have a bass tutor 💯💯
Welcome aboard!
I have been playing bass for about 5 years and this lesson is by very far the best I have had. Outstanding!!
It's great to hear that Marc. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad to hear the video was useful for you.
you are so great teacher I like your style, next day i start playing the Bass Guitar because of you, thank you so much
Hey that's great Gabi. Have fun with your journey!
Been watching bass and guitar tutorials for over a year now but this one is the one that resonates with me the most as a lyric writer. Many thanks. Really helpful.
Happy to know you found it useful.
Thx Bro for giving back to the streets what they gave to u. I need a bass guitar now,I gave up mine last year, thinking I can't get better, but after watching your video,I need one badly. All this knowledge is not for beginners, it's for Pro in beginners stage..
You can do it in '23.
@@stevekonbass That's the goal Bro. Thx..
i’ve been struggling to learn bass as no one around me plays and because i am autistic and most videos i’ve watched haven’t helped me, they never went in depth enough for my brain to understand, this video helped me so much. i’ve been practicing and trying to learn music theory for a year and this video did what so many others couldn’t
Best bass lesson I’ve watched and it transfers right to guitar as well. Your way underrated my man.
Glad to hear you dug the lesson.
Great workshop Steve!
Thanks Chuck.
I am a beginner, but I'm very mathematical. I really loved the way you broke the major notes into triads and sequences. You helped me make a breakthrough! Thank you!
That's awesome Keith. Math is part of music. You should catch on quick.
Best beginner bass lesson I’ve seen yet. Thank you
You're welcome and thanks!
I'm a 70yo who has always loved to listen to the hard work others have put in. I've always been interested in bass guitar and cello, and so I've decided to stop free loading off others, and learn to play these instruments for myself. Problem is I know nothing of how to make it happen, that is until I came across this channel. He is a bloody good teacher and explains and presents it so well that I don't feel pressured and look forward to some fun times, before I get called to the great band in the sky. Fantastic. Thanks so much and I'm excited to start now as I can see a way forward. 👍👍👍
Fantastic! Enjoy your musical journey.
I’m a long time player, but just wanted to say how much I love your lesson. You will encourage so many people to play, excellent job man. I was expecting another one of these self-impressed A-holes that give our chosen weapon a bad name, but damn, thank you, I’m blown away.
I appreciate that brother, really. I'm enjoying it as much as the gigging I've done.
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Hey Steve, I've been playing bass for a long time off and on since my senior year in high school (I know I started late) and have been successful learning by ear in a gospel church and then years in a popular funk band here in CT. I have been embarrassed to tell people I didn't know music theory or my bass neck but my ear always bought me through!
I have to admit, this lesson was truly a blessing for me. Knowing where you are on your neck and how the notes relate really takes the mystery and unsure feelings out of playing.
Your a fantastic teacher and thoughtful to the process.
Thank you man for this lesson, I can't wait to go through this video again so I can REALLY learn "the basics"
Thank you again and happy bassing!!!
Truly glad I can help David. Never be embarrassed brother to ask a question. Most, if not all, musicians I've played with in my lifetime are down to Earth and ready to share their knowledge. Most of us are ear players, (Paul McCartney and Eddie Van Halen have said they play by ear) but the theory helps in navigation of the bass and understanding what everyone else in the band is doing. No matter what the age or experience, there's always stuff to learn. The second lesson where I talk about playing in minor might help you too.
@@stevekonbass Looking forward to it.
I'll have to digest this one first 😀
I love the fact that i can play almost anything but would really love to know what the heck I was doing on an intellectual level!
I'll get there!
You sure will. There will be a click and then you'll have that "Aha" moment.
You touched all points bass guitar teachers skip yet they're most essential... Thanks Mr man.
You're welcome Kiko.
Hello Mr. Steve. 1st off Thank you for your time in helping me dust off the brain & helping me uncover my music, & notes. I have not touch my guitar or my bass & especially my piano for over 25 years😑😒 all because of work work work work😵💫. I've now have time to relearn what I forgot & I found you. What you are doing is definitely teaching & if you had a class here in Northern Utah I would be there. The chords on the board I am also writing the notes on my sheet music. Thanks Again For Your Time From Northern Utah USA 🤠......... Enjoy..........
Well welcome back to the world of music! Never thought of myself as a teacher, but a guy that has been doing it for 38 years who is sharing knowledge. Thanks for the comment and "Hello Utah!"
I came across your lesson and think it is one of the best out there.
I have watched about 30 or more different people and find your lesson very very good.
You combined theory and practical. Very well constructed.
Please produce more content.
I am now a subscriber
Thanks
Thanks. There's 16 more lessons if you haven't seen them:
Bass lesson 17: ua-cam.com/video/i-UN4UlbNME/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 16: ua-cam.com/video/ZD9DMgOFEGs/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 15: ua-cam.com/video/Sob9JJx4dik/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 14: ua-cam.com/video/6_pvdQgssFQ/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 13: ua-cam.com/video/_gpIji5fgXs/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 12: ua-cam.com/video/UxOiRJOUG28/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 11: ua-cam.com/video/jF-JSmBMBps/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 10: ua-cam.com/video/kfNFFnp3vM0/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 9: ua-cam.com/video/1mK1wTjnFjA/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 8: ua-cam.com/video/mCyPuIvh3RU/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 7: ua-cam.com/video/rOzW0fo41aQ/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 6: ua-cam.com/video/0WL4xHx38gU/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 5: ua-cam.com/video/SPPwkJbYmpQ/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 4: ua-cam.com/video/RgJccqWeqhE/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 3: ua-cam.com/video/FnX1BVJheEA/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 2: ua-cam.com/video/FVPjNpeU3Z8/v-deo.html
Bass lesson 1: ua-cam.com/video/1J1EwJ5JpQE/v-deo.html
My dad was self taught on guitar, my daughter plays guitar, my son is a grade 8 pianist and also plays trumpet. I just never managed to learn or do anything musical. This video has given me the spur to try, I’ll be buying a bass guitar very soon…. Great video 👍
That's awesome! Best of luck to you.
This is the best most comprehensive beginner not only bass but music theory lesson I've ever watched. I've been taking piano lessons for the past six months (from a great teacher) and this just summed up the first few months of what I've been practicing. Thank you so much for this!
Glad the video was a help. Good luck with the piano lessons. Good piano players are hard to come by.
This is the best beginner lesson I ever watched. Thank you Steve!
You're very welcome!
This is the best beginner lesson I’ve found so far. Solid information in this video. I’m working on learning the fret board and what notes to play along wife’s cord progressions on her ukulele. Playing tabs can allow you to pull off a few riffs and light the fire, this opens up improvisation possibilities.
3y old video and I just learned so much,seemed all this evaded me for so long but making progress now,thank you
Thanks great to hear.