I have watched heaps of videos on playing chords on bass and couldn’t work out how the teacher was playing them. Watching your video I could follow it so easily. Steven you are an absolute legend, thanks so much for your great lesson 👏🏻
I got to say. I stopped learning to play for a long time due to time constraints. I just picked up the bass again and i was lost. These videos not only refreshed my memory but made it even make more sense. Thank you, sir, great job.
@@stevekonbass my humble opinion you are an excellent instructor. Your explanations are clear, practical. I have been playing on bass for years, but I never get into the theory just play triads in 4/4… your videos like this helped me a lot to do melodical fills or even do solo like stuffs. I appreciate your effort!
Thanks Gilbert. I've been playing for about 39 years and I try to turn players on to theory because that will just open doors and expand their playing. It's pretty easy stuff too. Once you grasp it all, experiment with it and apply it. I bet you'll create some ideas and write some songs and do things you never thought of.
Excellent break down of basic theory., I love how you take this and explain it in a non-boring way. Great job as always! I love the overlays… very helpful.
@@stevekonbass very well, but very, very slow. We have had to do so much preparation and have had unexpected expenses to the point where I cannot move my mobile home at this time. But hey it’s OK, we’ll get there first opportunity. I told my wife I think it’s just important for us to enjoy the process And enjoy the here and now. It’s funny that you asked,Because I almost did a video yesterday. It was however my birthday on Friday, and I was at our oldest daughters house celebrating my birthday yesterday. So, no video. Lol I was able to go shoot a few rounds with my birthday present, a Winchester model 67 - .22 Rifle. That was a lot of fun. My youngest daughter Shot it a few times too just before sunset. It has been a great weekend.
I'm in a 3-piece band, and this stuff is golden for making a band sound fuller when there are no rhythm guitars or keyboards. Hit the root note rather hard, and then play the 5th and octave, sometimes 3rd and octave, and play them together after, pluck back and forth lightly between them, up or down, or even all at once as a true chord (= basically arpeggiation of the chordal notes, if you're into the theory.) The 1,5,8 is basically a power chord. Tada, you just added an invisible fourth member to your band!!! Using the 1,3,8 is particularly powerful, because nobody expects it! This stuff with using the fourth string to catch the 3rd is new to me, though! I was wondering about that, particularly how in the heck to get to that minor 3rd. A 1,3m,8 is really hard to reach!THANK YOU Steve! I have a whole bunch more stuff to explore now! WAIT, how about doing the 1 and 8, and alternating the 3 and the 5. Oh, I gotta go try that!
Love the white board. I was thinking of setting mine up similar and using magnets to mark the notes. Probably speaks to our age. Analog baby. Put the needle on the record. The overhead projector sheets for your shapes… excellent info being shared here.
I am a drummer and decided to learn a second instrument. I decided on the bass because it's closer to the drums. Until today no one could show me in such a way that I could understand. Just before I gave up and hung the bass I bought on the wall for beauty (I had already put the nail in the wall), I discovered you and was enchanted by the way you teach and by the contagiousness you have. Thank you very much. PS On the nail I hung a Motörhead hat... also nice.
Awesome! Drummers do catch on to bass quicker. I've taught drummers the fundamentals of bass and they pick up quick. I'm sure you will too. The Motorhead hat I'm sure is a nice touch to your studio, a Halford cap would look nice beside it. Keep rockin'!!
Thank you Steve! I am going to lessons, started 1 month ago...but...they make me play complete stuff and I don't have the base. Your lessons are perfect. 💚
Steve, U are a trendous player and teacher my friend. I totally dig the way u teach. U make it easy to understand! Thx for all u do for our Bass Wurld. Many Blessings to u/urs, dIg-Montesano, WA/USA🌞❤🕆
Ah, thanks Doug! I appreciate that. I do my best to spread a little music knowledge. If ya can, please share the video with your music buddies. It helps to keep the channel in circulation.
I have been so frustrated trying to find someone who teaches where i can understand since I'm a slower learner. Your an amazing teacher teacher I understand the note pattern with the way you have drawn it out. I just wasn't understanding it maybe its cause I'm a dumb blonde 😅.
Hey Butch here, another fine lesson! I agree with the other commenters, the overlays are great! Visuals are always very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Excelentes este y todos los video y lecciones!!! Muy bien explicado y sencillo. Aunque mi inglés es básico, entiendo claramente. Gracias!!! Saludos desde Córdoba, Argentina.
Yes. Most players I know and have played with play by ear, but they also have the knowledge of theory. A lot of developing your ear is just a matter of years of experience and playing, but here are some tips: Play a major scale and then just practice intervals. Play a root (the 1) and then the fifth and let your ear get used to that. Then play the root and a sixth and let your ear get used to that. Then just play with whole steps and half steps and get your ears used to recognizing a whole or half step. Play some 1-4-5 blues songs. Those are really easy to get your ear trained and hearing that progression. Also, when you're just listening to music, start to dissect the song. Listen to where the verse, bridge, and chorus are. Separate the instruments and listen to what each one is doing. Listen to what the hi-hat is doing and listen to what the kick/snare pattern is. Over time you'll be able to figure out how to play songs just by listening to them.
did this escalate quickly for anyone else? LOL Steve. you are a great teacher. finger stretching for me ... while I try to set the cement of the chord knowledge. I've seen those notations Gm7 et al ... "it's a G" ... but now I know it's more than "a G." I especially appreciate those templates of major and minors. one light bulb went from off to dim! :)
Once you understand chords things will open up for you as far as building bass lines and improvising. Then you can have fun with charts. Check out this one: ua-cam.com/video/ryPrD1vxCG8/v-deo.html
Using the clear sheet with the circles was brilliant. That really helped me learn how to play a chord on bass. Just a question seeing all the basses you have do you own a 5 string got to love that low B string Thank you
Thank you!! I did have a 5 string years ago, but I sold it. I do like that low thump though. I'd like to get an upright one day. They don't have the presence or clarity of an electric, but I love that tone.
I am the beginner, and have a few questions. So the C Major Triad (taking it from one your other videos) is 1-3-5 (CEG)... Question #1: Can I call this triad a C major chord? (I assume so, so it is both a triad and a chord). Moving on... At 2:24 you're mentioning playing a full C major chord and give the formula of 1-5-8+E (CGCE). Question #2: Why is this a full C major chord, and can a full C major chord consist of other notes? (other variations)? If so, why this variation was selected?
The C major chord is made up of that C major triad (CEG). You'd call it a chord if you played all 3 notes at the same time. So, if you just strummed CEG, that would be a C major chord. When I said full chord, I implied playing the chord with more strings, which will give it a fuller sound. So, that "full" C chord that I played with all 4 strings was CGCE. (Still note that the only notes in there are CEG). Now, if I played a C major chord on guitar using all 6 strings, it would be CGCEGC. Again, just using CEG, but it'll sound much fuller using all 6 strings.
@@stevekonbass thank you for the quick answer. I think I understand it now. I was not sure before whether or not a chord can consist of different notes, but I guess each chord consists of a specific set of exact notes, which can be extended by the same notes from different octaves. But if any other note out of the main set is added, this probably changes the chord to some different one.
Check these 2 videos out, they might help: This discusses the minor scale: ua-cam.com/video/FVPjNpeU3Z8/v-deo.html This discusses the major scale: ua-cam.com/video/1J1EwJ5JpQE/v-deo.html
Anyone with small hands having problems are there no easier ways to play major chords at this rate I'll never be able to play any major chord my hands are to small
GREAT lessons Steve!. I get allot out of them. And mostly becasue you have just the right amount of personality. But not over the top like so many other musical intrument teachers. You are cool but not trying to be TIC TOC cool. That's annoying and distracting. I am here to seriously learn. Not to be entertained.
Thanks Alan! Yep, people watch UA-cam for one of two reasons... to be entertained or to learn how to do something. I get the people who want to learn and I'm glad to pass on the knowledge.
Yep. Makes it easy. Here's a tip, try to remember the chord shapes. It'll help your playing. Here's an easy chord lesson for you: ua-cam.com/users/shortsWrNcIJ_jGac?feature=share
I am not saying this to be mean, but have you thought about cutting your hair? You're not a bad looking dude. You would look great with a cleaner, shorter style and not look like you are stuck in the 80's.
Nah. I like my messy mane. Haven't sat in a barber chair since '84 and the thought of doing so makes me a little ill... right up there with doing my taxes. Aside from the hair thing, I hope you learned a little something about bass and theory from the video.
These are the best lessons for bass that I’ve found. Thanks!
Thanks Matthew. Please share 'em with your musician friends.
facts!
He’s an awesome teacher.
I have watched heaps of videos on playing chords on bass and couldn’t work out how the teacher was playing them. Watching your video I could follow it so easily. Steven you are an absolute legend, thanks so much for your great lesson 👏🏻
Thanks Kris!
You are a good teacher Steve, thank you for your lesson.
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.
I got to say. I stopped learning to play for a long time due to time constraints. I just picked up the bass again and i was lost. These videos not only refreshed my memory but made it even make more sense. Thank you, sir, great job.
Welcome back to the music world. Glad the videos helped.
Best teacher ever ....keep it up...we are with you.
Thank you! I appreciate the support.
Your channel with these lessons is pure gold. The best however unfortunately the most underrated bass tutorial videos found here…
Glad you like them Gilbert.
@@stevekonbass my humble opinion you are an excellent instructor. Your explanations are clear, practical. I have been playing on bass for years, but I never get into the theory just play triads in 4/4… your videos like this helped me a lot to do melodical fills or even do solo like stuffs. I appreciate your effort!
Thanks Gilbert. I've been playing for about 39 years and I try to turn players on to theory because that will just open doors and expand their playing. It's pretty easy stuff too. Once you grasp it all, experiment with it and apply it. I bet you'll create some ideas and write some songs and do things you never thought of.
The good explicit explanations for who desire to play Major , Minor and 7 chords.
Excellent break down of basic theory., I love how you take this and explain it in a non-boring way. Great job as always! I love the overlays… very helpful.
Thanks John. How's the homestead coming along?
@@stevekonbass very well, but very, very slow. We have had to do so much preparation and have had unexpected expenses to the point where I cannot move my mobile home at this time. But hey it’s OK, we’ll get there first opportunity. I told my wife I think it’s just important for us to enjoy the process And enjoy the here and now. It’s funny that you asked,Because I almost did a video yesterday. It was however my birthday on Friday, and I was at our oldest daughters house celebrating my birthday yesterday. So, no video. Lol I was able to go shoot a few rounds with my birthday present, a Winchester model 67 - .22 Rifle. That was a lot of fun. My youngest daughter Shot it a few times too just before sunset. It has been a great weekend.
Belated Happy Birthday brother. There's another video idea for ya, a review of that Winchester. That'd be cool.
@@stevekonbass right. Good idea.
@@stevekonbass and thank you on the birthday wishes. It was really great.
Wow, of all the teachers I have studied under you have made things crystal clearer than ever before. Great job, sir!
Thank you! Glad to help.
Having someone spell all this out so succinctly with demonstrations is invaluable. Thank you my man, liked and shared.
You are welcome, and thanks!
Big thumbs up again mate, keep it simple and concise and it's a winner every time .
Ta 👍
Thanks Ian. Cheers!
I'm in a 3-piece band, and this stuff is golden for making a band sound fuller when there are no rhythm guitars or keyboards. Hit the root note rather hard, and then play the 5th and octave, sometimes 3rd and octave, and play them together after, pluck back and forth lightly between them, up or down, or even all at once as a true chord (= basically arpeggiation of the chordal notes, if you're into the theory.) The 1,5,8 is basically a power chord. Tada, you just added an invisible fourth member to your band!!! Using the 1,3,8 is particularly powerful, because nobody expects it!
This stuff with using the fourth string to catch the 3rd is new to me, though! I was wondering about that, particularly how in the heck to get to that minor 3rd. A 1,3m,8 is really hard to reach!THANK YOU Steve! I have a whole bunch more stuff to explore now!
WAIT, how about doing the 1 and 8, and alternating the 3 and the 5. Oh, I gotta go try that!
Fun stuff, right? Try a suspended 2nd. You'll like that one. Or, try this:
ua-cam.com/users/shortsjYi1inTrrhg?si=TLLh11XZkhwhyZ7l
You’re by the best teacher I’ve ever seen on UA-cam
Thanks Tony.
Love the white board. I was thinking of setting mine up similar and using magnets to mark the notes. Probably speaks to our age. Analog baby. Put the needle on the record. The overhead projector sheets for your shapes… excellent info being shared here.
LOL! Yep, learning a song from a 33 was somethin' else!
Excellent Lesson, well explained with a chord finger pattern template
I am a drummer and decided to learn a second instrument. I decided on the bass because it's closer to the drums. Until today no one could show me in such a way that I could understand. Just before I gave up and hung the bass I bought on the wall for beauty (I had already put the nail in the wall), I discovered you and was enchanted by the way you teach and by the contagiousness you have. Thank you very much.
PS
On the nail I hung a Motörhead hat... also nice.
Awesome! Drummers do catch on to bass quicker. I've taught drummers the fundamentals of bass and they pick up quick. I'm sure you will too. The Motorhead hat I'm sure is a nice touch to your studio, a Halford cap would look nice beside it. Keep rockin'!!
@@stevekonbass You're right. I have to order a hat like that. I think Lemmy was an amazing artist as well as a bassist. Too bad he's gone!!!
Yes! Ace Of Spades is classic.
excellent visual representation. simple yet very effective for learning bass theory
Thank you Steve! I am going to lessons, started 1 month ago...but...they make me play complete stuff and I don't have the base. Your lessons are perfect. 💚
Just found you. Brilliant but simple way to show the patterns on the board. Thanks, I look forward to watching other videos.
Thank you, and thanks for tuning in.
Very simple to understand... Thanks Sir
Many thanks Steve you have a great way of getting your lesson across. Peace
Thank you!
Steve you rock man! Thank you for these videos and I dig your teaching style!
You're welcome! Glad you like the videos. Happy playing!
GREAT TEACHING YOU EXPLAIN VERY WELL AND YOU ARE VERY TALENTED THANK YOU FOR THE KNOWLEDGE.
You're welcome Sahle.
Thank you, Steve.
You are wonderful
Thanks Daniel!
Great visual representation friend! You're the only one I see doing this... the light has come on brother, thank you!
Ah, that's great! I love to hear the "light" has come on.
Steve,
U are a trendous player and teacher my friend. I totally dig the way u teach. U make it easy to understand!
Thx for all u do for our Bass Wurld.
Many Blessings to u/urs,
dIg-Montesano,
WA/USA🌞❤🕆
Thats dUg-
Montesano, WA/USA
Ah, thanks Doug! I appreciate that. I do my best to spread a little music knowledge. If ya can, please share the video with your music buddies. It helps to keep the channel in circulation.
Beautiful chord progression! Thanks
Thank you.
Outstanding lesson! Thank you sir.
You're welcome! Glad you liked it.
GENIUS! Absolutely genius lesson Steve… thanks Man
Hey, thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.
Very nicely and simply explained. I like it very much!
Thank you!
Away I know this but the way u broke it down makes it stick ,awesome thats so much I got lots to learn but I'm enjoying the bass in all aspects
Glad you dig playing.
This is very good. Thanks
You're welcome Hakan. Glad you liked it.
This lesson is absolute brilliant. it must have millions of views. everything is clear and easy. Thanks man
Glad you like the lesson brother! Not even close to a million views, lol. Please share it if you can and maybe it'll get there.
I really really love to learn this all video. The best teacher ever.
Thank you!
have been binge watching all your videos😊 thankyou so much!❤
Hey glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this wonderful lesson sir. This is the best beginner bass chords lesson!
Glad you liked it!
Yes!!! This was so much help. Thank you!!!
Glad to hear that Charmaine.
Thanks for the videos!! I had my 5th Lesson Tonight and those plus these are helping me tremendously.
That's great! Enjoy the journey.
Great as always!Even for all instruments! Greetings from Greece.
Thank you very much and "Hello" Greece!
Like your way of teaching helped me a great deal.
Good to hear. Rock on!
I have been so frustrated trying to find someone who teaches where i can understand since I'm a slower learner. Your an amazing teacher teacher I understand the note pattern with the way you have drawn it out. I just wasn't understanding it maybe its cause I'm a dumb blonde 😅.
Ha! Glad the video helped. Once you learn major and minor scales, everything becomes easy.
Definitely digging your low tech analog teaching aids
I never knew how handy that would be when I bought it at Lowes.
Hey Butch here, another fine lesson! I agree with the other commenters, the overlays are great! Visuals are always very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks for watchin' Butch!
I like everything so well explained nothing drama here fabulous sir love form India
Thank you and "Hello India!"
Excelentes este y todos los video y lecciones!!! Muy bien explicado y sencillo. Aunque mi inglés es básico, entiendo claramente. Gracias!!! Saludos desde Córdoba, Argentina.
Hola Ariel! Hola Argentina! Gracias! Por favor comparte el video.
Awesome lesson....am starting classes with you soon....
I'll be here.
@@stevekonbass Awesome, will want to get started at the end of June.....I have a few sessions left with a local tutor then we can talk more.
Very nice and informative Bass lessons, Steve! Love your explanation of pattern styles.
Thanks James, appreciate it.
You're very welcome Steve!
Thank you so much ❤ this is so helpful!
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
Great job guys! Thank you!
Fantastic
Very nice lesson,thanks Steve, very much appreciated. Any advice on ear training please, thanks for your Advice in advance. From Ike 👍
Yes. Most players I know and have played with play by ear, but they also have the knowledge of theory. A lot of developing your ear is just a matter of years of experience and playing, but here are some tips: Play a major scale and then just practice intervals. Play a root (the 1) and then the fifth and let your ear get used to that. Then play the root and a sixth and let your ear get used to that. Then just play with whole steps and half steps and get your ears used to recognizing a whole or half step. Play some 1-4-5 blues songs. Those are really easy to get your ear trained and hearing that progression. Also, when you're just listening to music, start to dissect the song. Listen to where the verse, bridge, and chorus are. Separate the instruments and listen to what each one is doing. Listen to what the hi-hat is doing and listen to what the kick/snare pattern is. Over time you'll be able to figure out how to play songs just by listening to them.
did this escalate quickly for anyone else? LOL
Steve. you are a great teacher. finger stretching for me ... while I try to set the cement of the chord knowledge. I've seen those notations Gm7 et al ... "it's a G" ... but now I know it's more than "a G."
I especially appreciate those templates of major and minors. one light bulb went from off to dim! :)
Once you understand chords things will open up for you as far as building bass lines and improvising. Then you can have fun with charts. Check out this one: ua-cam.com/video/ryPrD1vxCG8/v-deo.html
Using the clear sheet with the circles was brilliant. That really helped me learn how to play a chord on bass. Just a question seeing all the basses you have do you own a 5 string got to love that low B string Thank you
Thank you!! I did have a 5 string years ago, but I sold it. I do like that low thump though. I'd like to get an upright one day. They don't have the presence or clarity of an electric, but I love that tone.
Thank you. Great information
You're welcome.
@@stevekonbass Happy 4th of July
To you too. Celebrate freedom!
You're absolutely incredible man. Thank you for sharing so much with the world :)
Hey thanks for the kind words Nathan. I appreciate it. Please share the video if you can. Helps to keep it in circulation.
Excellent!
Thanks!
Really appreciate your lessons. Keep doing what you doing.
Thanks Jean. Please share 'em with your musician friends.
@@stevekonbass definitely will
Thank you.
Great sounds Steve 👍
Thanks Mike.
Hell ya, thank you.👍 20:19
Awesome
Thanks.
I enjoy learning from your videos. Is there a book you would recommend that covers most of this?
Thanks. No book that I know of. The book I showed in lesson 1 was just a blank book that my teacher would write in.
I am the beginner, and have a few questions. So the C Major Triad (taking it from one your other videos) is 1-3-5 (CEG)... Question #1: Can I call this triad a C major chord? (I assume so, so it is both a triad and a chord). Moving on... At 2:24 you're mentioning playing a full C major chord and give the formula of 1-5-8+E (CGCE). Question #2: Why is this a full C major chord, and can a full C major chord consist of other notes? (other variations)? If so, why this variation was selected?
The C major chord is made up of that C major triad (CEG). You'd call it a chord if you played all 3 notes at the same time. So, if you just strummed CEG, that would be a C major chord. When I said full chord, I implied playing the chord with more strings, which will give it a fuller sound. So, that "full" C chord that I played with all 4 strings was CGCE. (Still note that the only notes in there are CEG). Now, if I played a C major chord on guitar using all 6 strings, it would be CGCEGC. Again, just using CEG, but it'll sound much fuller using all 6 strings.
@@stevekonbass thank you for the quick answer. I think I understand it now. I was not sure before whether or not a chord can consist of different notes, but I guess each chord consists of a specific set of exact notes, which can be extended by the same notes from different octaves. But if any other note out of the main set is added, this probably changes the chord to some different one.
Sure, for instance... if we play CGBE, that would be a C maj7 because we added that B which is the 7th. You'll get it.
Please kindly do a lesson on five string bass beginner please
I would brother but I sold my 5 string over 10 years ago.
Any room for the zoom lessons?
Sure, we can do that. Visit www.stevekonbass.com and shoot me an email.
Can you please help me understand the major and minor very well
Check these 2 videos out, they might help:
This discusses the minor scale: ua-cam.com/video/FVPjNpeU3Z8/v-deo.html
This discusses the major scale: ua-cam.com/video/1J1EwJ5JpQE/v-deo.html
Please teacher take me back to lesson one
ua-cam.com/video/1J1EwJ5JpQE/v-deo.html
9000 IQ!
I hear that accent!
That's the NY thing. It stays with me. I didn't pick up the southern twang yet.
@@stevekonbass I like it! It is original!
LOL, thanks! I don't know if it's too original though.
@@stevekonbass It's a cool accent! 😎
Anyone with small hands having problems are there no easier ways to play major chords at this rate I'll never be able to play any major chord my hands are to small
You can always try a short scale instrument. Frets are closer together and neck is shorter.
My hand is crying trying to stretch that much 😂
LOL! You'll get it.
It’s that easy ?????
Yep.
GREAT lessons Steve!. I get allot out of them. And mostly becasue you have just the right amount of personality. But not over the top like so many other musical intrument teachers. You are cool but not trying to be TIC TOC cool. That's annoying and distracting. I am here to seriously learn. Not to be entertained.
Thanks Alan! Yep, people watch UA-cam for one of two reasons... to be entertained or to learn how to do something. I get the people who want to learn and I'm glad to pass on the knowledge.
isnt that great to have a Template . saving yourself a lot of hubbabubba . focusing on your notes. Amen
Yep. Makes it easy. Here's a tip, try to remember the chord shapes. It'll help your playing. Here's an easy chord lesson for you: ua-cam.com/users/shortsWrNcIJ_jGac?feature=share
I am not saying this to be mean, but have you thought about cutting your hair? You're not a bad looking dude. You would look great with a cleaner, shorter style and not look like you are stuck in the 80's.
Nah. I like my messy mane. Haven't sat in a barber chair since '84 and the thought of doing so makes me a little ill... right up there with doing my taxes. Aside from the hair thing, I hope you learned a little something about bass and theory from the video.
Fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!