One of the Most Important Bass Lessons You'll Ever Learn
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2022
- Hey there, friends & neighbours. Are you self-taught? Maybe you're an 'ear' player? Or are you a total bass theory expert? Today's video is one of those lessons I wish someone had given me back when I first started playing bass. It would've been a game-changer.
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One of the Most Important Bass Lessons You'll Ever Learn
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I love your laid back and relaxed teaching style. It’s so much better than the typically hyper, high energy youtubers.. they can be exhausting to watch 😅
Haha! I totally agree, and thank you!
exactly!
yeah dude people really need to chill out.
It's very bassist!
Yeah its not even the high-energy thing that deters me, its the fact the most the time it is not genuine. This fake energy youtube/twitch trend is sad, like geez calm down dude.
10 years playing bass and after watching this, all of a sudden a light has just switched on in my brain🤘🤘
Thank you for the inspiration! You are an encouragement to me. I'm dealing with Stage IV Prostate Cancer and your lessons help me focus, exercise my mind and help me with my energy. I apply the techniques while praying and playing to Praise and Worship tracks. You're a blessing to me!
Your message is a blessing to me, Forrist. It makes me so happy to know that these lessons can help you, even in the smallest way. May God continue to bless you, my brother. I'm praying for your healing. 🙏🏾❤
As you’re inspired, your playing and praying inspires others. May the Lord continue to bless you with courage and strength. 🙏🏽☀️
Good luck with your treatment. I don't know you but you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck buddy.
Hi Forrist, I'm just some guy out here, in Canada actually, who saw your comment and wanted to send his best wishes for a full recovery and a full life! I have walked a similar path, only mine was a tumour in the spinal cord, which was my lottery ticket to Free Seating for Life! (In other words: wheelchair-bound for the rest of my days here on Planet Earth.) Eh, it's not as bad as it sounds, really.
All in all, I'm doing pretty well, my attitude and mood are both very positive, although they DID take a bit of a nosedive for a year or two in the beginning, I'll be honest. I play the bass every day, and that probably played a big part in me keeping my head screwed on tight. I hope, wish, and pray: may the same be true for you too, my new friend.😁
BTW, you picked a great instrument to combine your musical and spiritual callings. Praise, Worship and Gospel are all very bass-oriented styles and feature the best bassists to work an axe since Jamerson or Rainey! Chuck Rainey (Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, et al.) is my favourite bass player. How about you?
Last Thing: As you probably know, our mental health plays a big role in our physical health. So "Chin Up!" and keep that smile on your mug, okay? All the best to you, take good care of yourself, buddy. Ciao for Now - JD, Montréal
@James Davis Thank you for the words of encouragement. Yes, the process/treatments has been very challenging, but I will keep doing the 3Ps ( Pushing, Persevering and Praying).
My favorite bass player is Marcus Miller.
I've been a bassist for over 30 years and this exercise is much harder than I thought it would be. Thanks Rich
I’m a self taught bass and 6 string player for over 35 years. And this is just the simplest and best explanation I’ve seen of how to get understanding of the fretboard. I learned a few things I never really connected before. Well done and thank you!
B R I L L I A N T lesson, my brother!! 🙏
That means a lot coming from you, brother Paul! 🙌🏾
Everyone hush... Two legends are speaking....
@@adriannavarro388 Paul’s channel is my favourite thing on the UA-cams!🙌🏾❤️
@@richbrownbass Yes, he's channel is also one of my favorites. I am actually subscribed to both channels...
I’ve never had a lesson, and followed three main steps. Know your fret board, play with drum tracks, turn frustration into opportunities. 20 years later I’m a happy bassist. Tip learn your octaves will help you memorize your fret board.
So simple it's hard to believe how much sense it makes.
It's funny how we musicians sometimes overthink things, when really music is in fact simple, to some degree. Like when we hear a really fast bass line or guitar solo, or a chord, we think "OH GOSH I'd never be able to play that!" Then you learn it and it feels quite satisfactory.
Lol, simple? Good stuff for sure, but almost as difficult as training your ear to be able to identify every tone.
@@mjsmjs7905simple in theory
Very important lesson. You have to know the neck to communicate with others learning songs.
I find that when you're musical intuition(your ear) and you're understanding of the harmonized major and minor scale meet, you'll really feel the confidence grow. Even when you don't know what the song is
Hey Rich, thank you. Great to have another excellent lesson on getting the basics down. I believe that you can never do the simple things too often. Peace and love.
Inspiring to see how someone of your level revisits the "weak points" in his playing. Pure gold this lesson!!! Thanks Rich!!!
I'm also an ear player, so this was super helpful! Definitely doing this exercise. I find the more I get out of my ear comfort zone, the easier it is for me to be creative, which is what it's all about.
Hi Rich! I'm just getting serious about learning to play bass, and this is awesome. I can't wait to practice this exercise and that mode of thinking about the notes on the bass made it so clear for me. Thank you!!
This channel is the reason why I can survive back to back YT ads
Man, just stumbled across your videos. Inspiring and calming - Can be frustrating trying to learn or re-learn techniques, this was spot on. Subscribed! Thanks
This is only the second video of yours that I've watched--and man, your delivery is so comfortable and easy-going--and intuitive. I'm chomping at the bit to try these exercises... (subscribed!)
I am so glad to have discovered you and your videos! Have been playing off and on for years and have been looking to finally dig in and understand some theory and how it relates melodically. You approach and explanation is really clicking and very beneficial for me-thoroughly enjoying what your doing!
I am just getting started with Bass, started about four weeks ago. I’ve seen a lot of good lessons, and this is right up there with the best of them. Something else to put on my list to practice. As I learn the notes on the fretboard. Thank you for making this video.
I agree with the importance of learning every note on the fretboard and believe the best way to do that is to read standard notation, which also provides a comprehensive way to understand rhythmic patterns.
Yup x 10. Incredible, isn't it, that the Italians invented this crap, what, A THOUSAND YEARS AGO (!!!) and it's still as useful and relevant today! I mean, you can use it to write down the most heavily syncopated funk bassline or even worse, a Bjork song (😂). Hoo-duh-thunk?
That's a good lesson. Lots of times I drift into the twilight zone. Great insight and I'm adding this to my practice. Thanks!
Amazing! Seemingly a small improvement to the excercises I'm already doing, but it broadens them vastly and makes so much sense.
Much appreciated, cheers!
You sir, are a very inspiring instructor. This is a subject that I've been avoiding. Time for me to dig in and get this in my tool box.
I often motivate myself by watching bass lesson videos on UA-cam, but I have a hard time keeping up with them because I can't understand English very well , but your lessons are very easy to understand, even for a Japanese person like me, and the lesson content fits my skill level. I know that It is not so easy to get better bass skills , but I am confident that if I continue to learn from you, I will make steady progress.
Great lesson! Big stuff can be daunting and this is a great lesson that shows how to start at the beginning and build so that the difficult stuff becomes much more manageable.
I’m a guitarist who started playing bass and absolutely love it! This is a great exercise for bass and guitar!
Great lesson. Just what I need to learn the note names. That you for sharing so much of your time and knowledge! Appreciate you, brother.
Thank you Rich! I'm new to playing Bass and this lesson is definitely going into my daily practice session.
Thank you, I've been playing self taught bass for years but mostly just playing songs. I've always been intimidated by scales and improv, these exercises are helping remedy that!
Just found you today, Rich. Just so happens to be exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed. Very well described. Thank you.
Great video, something I’ve been trying to figure out and you laid it out really well, thank you Rich Brown :)
Your a nice guy and a great teacher! I’m an old dog trying to learn to play the bass. You nailed sir! Gotta learn the fretboard!
Definitely going to try this lesson out. Thank you Rich for the lesson ☺️
as an ear player on the bass but a music reader on the trombone (so i can read bass clef, just not bass sheet music) this approach is EXACTLY what i needed. unlocked a lot of possibilities in my head that has already given returns in all my music mediums (keyboard included). this was the first video of yours i found, subscribed for sure, that tone tho on those intro/outro… dope af
Great lesson Rich! I also enjoy playing scales in 3rds, and playing each mode, while saying the names of the notes. Works really well on 5-string.
Thanks you, Rich .... Easy to remember but the knowledge is enormous! You are a great guru🙏
A teacher I had in NYC in the mid 90’s, Keith Carroll, was a huge proponent of using a metronome while playing and calling out the notes on every string from the open one and back down again. Seeing this lesson brought me back to a very important bass lesson I never forgot. Thank you, Mr. Brown!
I used to play bass and guitar when I was in hs, years later I'm starting to find love for the instruments again and this video is exactly what I was looking for
Awesome. I still have a lesson from you coming from SBL academy. Happy new year 2023, thanks for this channel I just found. My new lessons source for this year!
Nicely done Rich. I've been meaning to do this for years. The 5-string B trick is great.
I'm glad I came from piano to the bass. It's super nice to have a good understanding of harmony and scales. The only issue is knowing how the fretboard is laid out, which this helps with
Excellent foundation for someone just starting out playing bass like myself, makes total sense, like learning to crawl first before walking, thank you for sharing this important knowledge.
You have a great way of explaining music theory and practice strategy in a straightforward way. This strategy for beginners is just right:)
Hey, Rich. I played bass many years ago while in bands during my high school & early college days, but I haven't had much time for it in a long while. Now that I'm retired, I wanted to get back into it, & I'm really glad that I found your channel. It's been very helpful in dusting off my skill set, & I'm looking forward to your next video. Thanks again!
That may very be the secret that everyone has been KEEPING TO THEMSELVES! Thank you for this. A very simple approach, but still complex with the naming of the notes. Truly appreciated sir.
Hi Rich Brown, definitely this is a very interesting and simple way to learn the notes on the fretboard.
Thanks for thinking first about the beginners.
Thank you, this is the lesson I have always needed.
Rich, you should do a beginner's course playlist. I'm a beginner (but have played acoustic guitar in the past so I might be intermediate beginner) and really enjoy your approach and lessons. They help a lot.
Very profound lesson. Thanks Rich!
New to this channel - am a guitar player - but appreciate the bass and ALWAYS love funky bass! Rich is a great teacher and killer player.
Very happy I’ve found this channel- I’ve been playing bass since I was teenybopper back in early 80’s… and all this info is great
I do a similar thing where I pick a scale, start on the low E and ascend 3 notes per string, go up 1 step at the top then descend to the bottom doing the same thing, then going up a step, etc. Sometimes you get some inefficient fingerings, but by saying every note out loud and doing all the keys, you really learn where everything is.
Thank you 🙏 I am enjoying your lessons. I have played guitar and bass for many years, without thinking about the individual notes I am playing.
Cool exercise! I’m also a ear player you said it perfect, our ears guide us to what we play. It’s like you hear what you want to play a millisecond before our finger get there. I’m definitely gunna use this for my warmup tomorrow! New sub here as well 💪
Thanks, Rich 🙌🏽 Good reminder . It’s a great exercise to understand the fretboard . Cheers!
Just found your channel. I’ve been playing bass for a few years and found this very helpful!! Subscribed!!😊 Thanks Rich!
This lesson was very helpful. I’ve been playing the bass for a little over 10 years and I think the is the best lesson I’ve had.
Thank you for sharing! I’m going to put this lesson to work👍
That was the an Awesome Explanation!!!
Never realized the concept of the 7th fret being fret zero of a 5 string. I can finally see the bass frets, like I can see the keys on piano
FANTASTIC video Rich!!👍🏾 Thank you!!🙏🏾
That was so well explained Rich. 👏 Awesome information and it's true, learning all the notes opens up your knowledge base and you get a better understanding of what you're playing.
im a novice to the bass as i sit in my room and try and learn this elusive creature off and on for the past two years playing along to videos . but i absolutely needed to hear you say that this is the most important lesson ever!!!! Thank YOu!!!
I really like your instruction and delivery. It's a very mellow style. Great information and tips!
You are a real blessing to the musical community. You have a real gift for teaching! Thanks for all that you do, we are all so grateful!
This comment is a blessing to me. Thank you so much.
What a great set of exercises; definitely bringing them into my practice routine! Thank you!
Thanks for a really effective reminder on how to get to know our beloved fretboards. Nicely done thanks 🙏🏻
Hey Rich, Thank you for a great lesson! This lesson was very important and something as a self-taught bassist that I am just beginning to do as part of my daily practise! It is really hard at first and you feel as if you aren't making any progress but then you are there one day! It would be good to have some suggestions/a lesson on playing in the dark for when you find yourself in a poorly lit space or if suffering from poor eyesight!
Thank you Rich, your such a great mellow instructor. No pressure. 😊
Just discovered your channel. I’m a complete beginner and fed up of just playing walking on the moon and peaches. Time I understand the notes and shapes. Thanks dude.
Excellent!!! There is not another word to describe it!!! Appreciated!!!
Absolutely amazing! Couldn't get any simpler than this!!
Man this was solid. I didn’t necessarily need the content but I watched through the whole thing because it just had such an encouraging tone. I’ll definitely be checking out more videos on the channel and wish you all the best!
Rich, I haven't picked up my bass in decades, and have been trying for the last decade to pick it back up. I haven't touched it yet, but watching this, just once, mind you has clarified so many things for me.
I can't thank you enough.
i’m gonna start doing this on my fretless and my guitar, i never thought to do this before. will help me figure out how to play my own songs on guitar instead of on synths, this is great!
I'm just starting to play bass. I need to learn the notes. This is a brilliant way to do it. Thank you.
The speed at which you communicate and relay the information is fantastic!
Dude I love this! I sorta reached the same point in reverse, after going to school and working almost exclusively from printed music for years and years thereafter, I reached a point where I realized my childhood/teen abilities to learn and play by ear had turned to trash from neglect. At that moment I just started back at the beginning, and devoted my full attention to learning, and often re-learning hundreds and of songs (now), just by ear and memorizing them *without the charts was actually much easier, as it turned out. Some more complicated stuff, being able to write it out to learn it (or to teach it to others) is helpful, but learning both sides of your music like this takes you to an amazing new ability level in both. Bravo!
Great lesson & video! Thank you, Rich.
I am actually relearning from the ground up how to play bass and stumbled on your channel. Thank you.
Once again rich is the best and he makes it so easy for us!!!!
Make it look simple... Mr. Brown, I'm floored! Thank you for this
Awesome lesson! You are a great teacher, the way you explain things makes it easy for anyone to pick up on.
This was such a great lesson! So glad you popped up on my recommendations!
Lovely. Thank you for teaching.
Been playing bass for 27 years now. An ear player, like you.
This totally blew my mind. And it's so simple. Thanks!
Man I really appreciate the lesson on learning the notes. Going to start trying that asap
Just bought a bass last week. After long searching of how to play/memorize fret video, this one is the best method. I'll try to learn this thanks
Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! It finally "clicked" in my head watching this broadcast. I have subscribed to your channel.
Thank you. I love the simplicity of your lessons.
Always look forward to your videos teacher👏🏿
Really smooth teacher.
“We’re gonna do it in chunks of three.” Brilliant approach and not daunting at all.”
This was very insightful and very well explained. Thank you!
HOLY CRAP!!! Your quick explaination of note layout blew my mind!!!
incredible simplification!!! Thank you!
Started learning the bass again, and I’m past 40 years old. Loving the vibe!
I’ve just discovered your channel Rich. Your manner and delivery of instruction is inspiring. Wonderful. Thank you so much. I’ve learned lessons that I should have learned years ago.
Hi George. Thank you so much for these very kind words. I'm so glad to hear these videos have helped you. I'm still learning, too. The excitement of learning something new just never gets old. I'm honoured to be a part of your development. Thank you for watching!
im a 24 year old 5 string player this is somthing ive been trying to verbalise for a while and im grabing my bass to play along one thing i have considered is writing note names on clear tape and putting it under the fret board temporarily to help with visualizations first sharps then flats since i learned to read sheet on tuba
Thanks Rich, great content for helping build strong foundations 👍🏾
Player of 45+ years...I absolutely am in the same place you mention about playing by ear; I have always attributed it to having arpeggios drilled down my throat incessantly in school band. :) Wonderful lesson my friend. I'll take this one to heart ;)
Okay, this is just what I was looking for. Thank you!