10 BEST and WORST things about playing BASS

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  • @LeeroyJanky
    @LeeroyJanky Рік тому +905

    As a double bassist, I get "don't you wish you played the flute?" at least every other gig.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Рік тому +175

      Haha why? At least say violin or cello 🤣

    • @8Phoenix8
      @8Phoenix8 Рік тому +21

      @@CharlesBerthoud Cello Gang!! #multistylecellist :) #WorldofChop And Cello Chop Gang.

    • @8Phoenix8
      @8Phoenix8 Рік тому +9

      @@CharlesBerthoud good thing I play both Violin and Cello with CHOP! 😀 Hey Charles Berthoud, maybe a Chop Slap collab? 👍🏾

    • @zephrymbush8484
      @zephrymbush8484 Рік тому +26

      I'm particularly entertained by this because my orchestra teacher in high school (who was why I picked double bass) plays double bass and flute specifically

    • @LeeroyJanky
      @LeeroyJanky Рік тому +12

      @@CharlesBerthoud Since I tend to do orchestral gigs, I travel with my bass, a music stand, and even a stool. It's not bad, I can get places in one trip.
      So I guess maybe a smaller instrument would be easier, but I've tried the flute. I definitely did not have a good time 😅

  • @mcgrud
    @mcgrud Рік тому +635

    For the algorithm. ✊

  • @connerstines1578
    @connerstines1578 Рік тому +304

    If you think it's annoying that some people don't know what a bass is, just try viola and try to explain to people how it's between violin and cello.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Рік тому +40

      Haha I can imagine 🤣

    • @leftaroundabout
      @leftaroundabout Рік тому +3

      Between violin and, what? What's a cello?

    • @tmp1234567890
      @tmp1234567890 Рік тому +26

      @@leftaroundabout I think it's a dragon ball z villain.

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Рік тому +23

      @@leftaroundabout A cello is between a viola and a double bass.

    • @tenzhitihsien888
      @tenzhitihsien888 Рік тому +1

      I played a viola in grade school. I also played a violin. I couldn't have told you what the difference was. From a playing perspective at that level (and tuning, I guess? - I don't even know if they're usually tuned remarkably differently) they were the same.

  • @dougdixson
    @dougdixson Рік тому +315

    You've always looked cool, Charles, but that run at 7 was sublime!!!

    • @dougdixson
      @dougdixson Рік тому +5

      Sorry, the 8th

    • @korigamik
      @korigamik Рік тому +2

      What are you talking about?

    • @fisttotemax
      @fisttotemax Рік тому +1

      @@korigamik go to 8 and you will hear it :D

    • @xMTLKx
      @xMTLKx Рік тому +2

      We almost forget how amazing Charles fingerstyle is

    • @somethingasaname
      @somethingasaname Рік тому +2

      I don't practice santeria

  • @abayomioluwatobi2616
    @abayomioluwatobi2616 Рік тому +110

    And with the "bad parts" you've stuck with it and now, there are 1million + people who appreciate you. I included. Keep on SLAPPADABASS and TAPPADABASS😂🔥.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Рік тому +25

      Luckily there aren't many truly bad parts about playing bass, they're mostly just funny 🤣 slap's a bit painful at first but that's pretty much it

    • @timmiller1
      @timmiller1 Рік тому +3

      @@CharlesBerthoud speaking of getting a blister on your thumb, how about a dire straights cover?

    • @zteaxon7787
      @zteaxon7787 Рік тому +2

      @@timmiller1 yes sultans of swing

  • @thegodofpez
    @thegodofpez Рік тому +122

    I love when Charles interjects badass bassery with comedy. 🔥😆

  • @AlexOnThePianoD
    @AlexOnThePianoD Рік тому +38

    I felt no2 a lot 😭 especially when i’ve finished a gig with my band and someone will say “i liked your guitar playing”… actual pain to be in lol 😂

    • @chrisggoodwin777
      @chrisggoodwin777 Рік тому +11

      I actually saw a rarity - a couple of years ago at church, I saw someone go up to the electric guitar players and say, "man, you're a great bass player!"

  • @jaxweby4343
    @jaxweby4343 Рік тому +38

    the composition reminds me of Vulf and Cory Wong in equal parts - 1612 and The Optimist respectively
    progression (at least at the start) is very 1612-y and the end of 6 and 9 both feel like they're right out of The Optimist in progression, melody, the background octave riff, to name a few (and i think that's awesome - i love those tunes, and regardless of whether the inclusion is an intentional reference or subliminal recreation it's neat)
    you and vulf are both huge reasons as for why i picked up the bass two years ago, and now it's become a pretty substantial part of my life! i've loved what you've been able to show so far and i hope to see even more in future c:

  • @xyhmo
    @xyhmo Рік тому +25

    Also, you get to have a significant say in what chord the band is actually playing. The guitarist might think you're playing Am, but the bass player can decide it's actually Fmaj7.

  • @davidperalta9352
    @davidperalta9352 Рік тому +31

    You are in your Virtuoso arc I see...
    Phenomenal, as always. Love the videos but I definitely stay for the good bass playing. You are an inspiration my friend

  • @JohnSmith-fz8gr
    @JohnSmith-fz8gr Рік тому +34

    Brilliant as always! You're never underappreciated here.

  • @grandchester
    @grandchester Рік тому +5

    Your composition is next level. Keep 'em coming.

  • @OcarinaBoy
    @OcarinaBoy Рік тому +36

    That first riff you played sounds very vulfy, love it

    • @MartinMaat
      @MartinMaat Рік тому +4

      Vulvy? ... Like reminiscent of the outer female reproduction organ?
      You've got a way with words dude.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Рік тому +27

      @@MartinMaat Haha not sure if you're being sarcastic but he means "like Vulfpeck"

    • @MartinMaat
      @MartinMaat Рік тому +3

      @@CharlesBerthoud OK, that explains it... I was not aware of a band named Vulfpeck and never heard the word before so I looked it up to find it doesn't exist. I then figured it had to be either a typo or a creative expression and I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

    • @kennet7837
      @kennet7837 Рік тому +3

      Sounds similar to "1612". It's even in the same key.

    • @mackinbox
      @mackinbox Рік тому

      @@MartinMaat LMAOOOOO

  • @greattimewithdeee9540
    @greattimewithdeee9540 Рік тому +3

    Wow! I love the melody at the third point. Could be a reference to the acoustic bass on the previous video ❤

  • @SuperSavvyTravelersLLC
    @SuperSavvyTravelersLLC 11 місяців тому

    Everything you do is so beautifully melodic. That is a gift.

  • @westcoastguy-cz3432
    @westcoastguy-cz3432 Рік тому

    Good Video !!! Continue with it Charles.

  • @Sir-Complains-a-Lot
    @Sir-Complains-a-Lot Рік тому +1

    The best thing about bass for me at the moment is clicking your videos and being
    amazed every time.

  • @atomix7825
    @atomix7825 Рік тому +2

    I always love watching ur videos 🎉
    I’m getting myself a Glarry this month or next month, so I’m keeping myself hyped lol

  • @jesseweigel8397
    @jesseweigel8397 Рік тому +4

    I laughed out loud at #7. My parents bought me my first bass 26 years ago and I'm only going to change the strings when one breaks. You were spot on with all these observations Charles 🤣

  • @ephraim.1964
    @ephraim.1964 Рік тому

    Awesome playing, killer end!!! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🔥❤️

  • @dimitriskalaskanis2343
    @dimitriskalaskanis2343 Рік тому +1

    Hahahahaha #10 is so hilarious. You rock man, keep up the good work ! Fellow bassist here.

  • @mystishio
    @mystishio Рік тому

    Sounding great, dude!

  • @eatmyfishy
    @eatmyfishy Рік тому

    I appreciate you with every musician atom in my body charles! thanks for everything!

  • @agnesmariomartines8452
    @agnesmariomartines8452 Рік тому

    Great as always 💪

  • @noone-ld7pt
    @noone-ld7pt Рік тому +1

    Nr 8 is very true. I have spontaneously combusted many times when watching your videos. 10/10 would watch again!

  • @supernumberguy6804
    @supernumberguy6804 Рік тому

    Always great stuff

  • @oscarestrada72oe
    @oscarestrada72oe Рік тому +1

    Charles you have chops for centuries my friend…. Thank you for sharing may the bass be always with you….

  • @Lucas.Blevins
    @Lucas.Blevins Рік тому

    So good! Saving this to listen to later

  • @theapocasmith
    @theapocasmith Рік тому

    This here's got me feeling right. Everything is right with the world when a bass is playing in my ears

  • @jeffffro7674
    @jeffffro7674 Рік тому

    He put LOVE in da music mon, he put more LOVE in everything I and I do! Listen to the man SLAP da BYEEE-ASS!!!
    I like to listen to these posts at 3 or 4 in the morning, that's my "Special" time.....the time when it's just Me and my BASS GUITAR!
    LOVE YA MR. BERTHOUD!
    Hope all is well in your very BASSY home during this Festivus time of year! HAPPY FESTIVUS TO ALL THE VERY BASS OF US!!!

  • @Nik_Warwick
    @Nik_Warwick Рік тому +3

    Amazing 🔥

  • @garysanders3193
    @garysanders3193 Рік тому +1

    You are so insanely good, it is ridiculous!

  • @alexveith2923
    @alexveith2923 Рік тому

    Hey man, very cool vid again, you keep me motivating to practice bass even more. Is there maybe a way, that you make a vid explaining how you practice and play better as an intermediate/beginner? Much appreciated

  • @EC-mf7xl
    @EC-mf7xl Рік тому

    Quality as always

  • @highviewbarbell
    @highviewbarbell Рік тому +1

    I saw Rush in 2010 and also 2011 and they had a short film with Paul rudd and jason segal where at the end Geddy says to Paul "you keep slappin' dat bayyss"
    Which i think makes it cool again and should automatically relax you

  • @blakebass1
    @blakebass1 Рік тому

    Spot on, Sir Charles.

  • @redaloutfi2501
    @redaloutfi2501 Рік тому

    i never tought that i would think of buying a Bass until i subscribed to charles and davie , kudos charles

  • @Matthew_Klepadlo
    @Matthew_Klepadlo Рік тому +4

    Best things about a 6-string bass: so many more notes, so much more possibilities, can be tuned to a guitar in B-standard =D
    Worst thing about 6-strings bass: absolutely massive, so it’s very heavy, the neck is huge, not as easy to play as 4 string bass, and Ibanez BTB input jacks suck so bad.

    • @Matthew_Klepadlo
      @Matthew_Klepadlo Рік тому +1

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  • @BassByTheBay
    @BassByTheBay Рік тому +22

    0:00 - "You don't need many notes to sound great."
    0:04 - Charles plays a 16th-note triplet.
    You're just too good, Charles. 😀

    • @SexyPotato3
      @SexyPotato3 Рік тому +3

      LMAO

    • @nobleradical2158
      @nobleradical2158 Рік тому

      I was gonna say
      That’s more notes in the first 30 seconds than I play in most songs

  • @TheBlueRage
    @TheBlueRage Рік тому

    WOW! Crazy stuff. My bass is just playing the song. Never got into slapping good but I will get there. Relearning is tough due to so many things going on.

  • @PhiNickGaming
    @PhiNickGaming Рік тому +1

    The tap solo for #6 sounds like the poly bridge 2 soundtrack on bass and I'm here for it.

  • @darkhorsewebdesign
    @darkhorsewebdesign Рік тому

    another super cool video!

  • @oeaoo
    @oeaoo Рік тому +1

    Sense of humor is beyond and above!

  • @pupp3t182
    @pupp3t182 Рік тому

    daaaang great video Charles I totally agree with everything

  • @stefanedwards9921
    @stefanedwards9921 Рік тому

    Literally lol'ed, thanks dude. Your amazing

  • @NealVan
    @NealVan Рік тому

    Enjoyed you
    R playing as alwaYs. Loved the humor!

  • @jakefoxx7978
    @jakefoxx7978 Рік тому

    Hey Charles! Honestly I'm in love with your tapping style and overall sound. As someone who's recently finished up a bass course (Beginner 2 Badass with Josh Fossgreen) I find it best to learn through his sort of curriculum/teaching style; outside of that much of my learning comes from playing along with track-driven tabs until I get the rhythms and notes right. Other times I'll cover one of the beats I made or pretend I'm a rhythm guitarist with my multi-effects processor pedal thing. Drum loops are also really fun for me as well, and I have played at church as the "synth bass" twice.
    Still, I think I could benefit from that curriculum thing like Josh's course, and it's not like there's an intermediate 2 badass one yet. If not a course, perhaps there's a guide of some sort on learning more advanced techniques (I vaguely remember you showing one in one of your videos but I forget). Anything you can recommend (in particular for someone who's only bass time is during weekends :/ ) would be stupendous! No rush, just thought I'd ask 😅 I think having a course gives me those crucial goals, the "what are you going to work on today, how will you work on it, etc" type of goals and without such a fixated system I'm afraid of having very little to no progress. Anyways, that's all I had to say. Stay amazing! :)

  • @949Designs
    @949Designs Рік тому +11

    I can say with 💯 percent certainty, bass brings our house together.

  • @bikeradam
    @bikeradam Рік тому +1

    I enjoy watching you slapadabass on the UA-cam!

  • @Omegatonboom
    @Omegatonboom 10 місяців тому

    No idea why I'm here. But you're really good. Watched the whole video and gave you a like, my man. Good luck out there.

  • @user-hy5qi7sc8w
    @user-hy5qi7sc8w Рік тому

    Blowing!!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @PatrickBateman1337
    @PatrickBateman1337 Рік тому

    Ah man, k love watching you jam out man, when you jam out with your bass. Slappa dat bass man

  • @alejandroramirez4470
    @alejandroramirez4470 Рік тому +2

    I loved #8 and even though I've learned a little bit of playing bass I still say "slappa da bass."

  • @ahiwerichardchibueze9374
    @ahiwerichardchibueze9374 Рік тому

    Cool video bro ❤

  • @aydendavis994
    @aydendavis994 Рік тому

    Always a great video this is my favorite because it’s true 😂

  • @benoitmercier7592
    @benoitmercier7592 Рік тому

    Amazing 🙌

  • @markbass354
    @markbass354 Рік тому

    SOUNDS GOOD BRO

  • @rawfireenglandfixedbet6892
    @rawfireenglandfixedbet6892 Рік тому +1

    This is incredible

  • @mikea3766
    @mikea3766 Рік тому

    I remember when I was first starting out on the bass, keep practicing 👍🏻

  • @tefuyama3873
    @tefuyama3873 Рік тому +8

    Превосходная игра на басу, только благодаря тебе понял что хочу играть на басу! 👍🤘

  • @rammers2802
    @rammers2802 Рік тому

    Charles, I just wanted to tell you, I love you man.

  • @dennyliegerot4021
    @dennyliegerot4021 Рік тому

    Enjoyed your videos for last several years and generally don't read the comments..that being said, I'm old and grew up listening to "Return to forever" "Weather report" and "Zeppelin". Then 1980ish my younger brother turned me on to "Japan" (the band, I had already spent a year in the country) Mick Karns playing was unlike anything I'd ever heard...in a good way. I remember you playing a fretless and surely have been asked about the Mick Karn bass lines from Japan... if you want to address it that'd be cool, if not keep up the great work as I've brought a lot of people over to bass because of your channel. Thanks

  • @acennguyenmusic
    @acennguyenmusic Рік тому +43

    You forgot the blisters, Charles. They’re the most painful out of all of them.

  • @EricG3_
    @EricG3_ Рік тому

    LMAO, SLAPPADABASS!!! 😂😂😂😂 that genuinely made me laugh. Love seeing your stuff man! Insane how talented and just musical you are. Hoping to get on your level one day!

  • @dietzness
    @dietzness Рік тому

    I love you, man. Great movie.

  • @almamarselagozo1999
    @almamarselagozo1999 Рік тому +2

    Hello greetings from Costa Rica, I'm a fan

  • @ericksonandradebarros3456
    @ericksonandradebarros3456 Рік тому +1

    Toca muito muito Meu Amigo top top👏👏👏👏Melhor Baixista que conheci até agora, não achei Baixista melhor👏👏👏👏Sou seu Fã meu Irmão

  • @mochileironerd8031
    @mochileironerd8031 Рік тому +1

    Epic!

  • @-Bishop-
    @-Bishop- Рік тому

    1:05 Yup, still haven't changed the strings on my bass in probably a couple of years; still sounds great, though.

  • @burninglime9579
    @burninglime9579 Рік тому +3

    Your skills are insane, bass battle with Victor Wooten when????

  • @SignatureStampsFan
    @SignatureStampsFan Рік тому +17

    Do you feel like there are new things that you have never discovered about the instrument or do you feel like that you have fully mastered it? It'd be hard to imagine what else is left to know. Truly brilliant.

    • @josephroberts2555
      @josephroberts2555 Рік тому +2

      Clearly you don't play an instrument seriously 😂

    • @mrbouncelol
      @mrbouncelol Рік тому +11

      @@josephroberts2555 cringe dude

    • @nobleradical2158
      @nobleradical2158 Рік тому +6

      What the first reply is trying to say, put more nicely:
      Musicians always feel like there’s room for improvement, always something new to find. No master musician believes that they have reached the apex of playing their instrument.
      But this question was a good one; I also wanna know charles’ answer.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Рік тому +13

      There's always more to learn, I think the possibilities are pretty much infinite!

    • @iamthebollin
      @iamthebollin Рік тому +2

      @@CharlesBerthoud when I first saw the famous Stu Hamm solo some 10 years ago I thought “there’s nothing that can possibly top this”. I get that same feeling watching every single one of your new videos. It’s interesting how you’re at the pinnacle of skill with playing and it allows you to explore so many creative avenues.

  • @SuperMickyChow
    @SuperMickyChow Рік тому

    Number 7 is definitely me. Not changed my strings since I bought my last bass 12 years ago

  • @NamennemaN
    @NamennemaN Рік тому +1

    Крутой рисунок!!! Браво!!! Молодец!!!

  • @gregglockhart9551
    @gregglockhart9551 Рік тому

    😃🙏🏼you’re my hero in music!

  • @plinsf
    @plinsf Рік тому

    That ending is amazing 😂😂

  • @snarkydinkfarm329
    @snarkydinkfarm329 Рік тому

    Excellent, thank you...

  • @miket713
    @miket713 11 місяців тому

    Love your humor

  • @BungHunterSV650
    @BungHunterSV650 Рік тому

    man i am a bass player and it is so much fun watching you play even knowing i can't do it

  • @Kiron-cf9lg
    @Kiron-cf9lg Рік тому +1

    Nice video bro,
    Can you play if ace of spades was the hardest song in the world

  • @duanewright1412
    @duanewright1412 Рік тому

    Love it.....Flawless techniques.
    BOOM 💥

    • @duanewright1412
      @duanewright1412 Рік тому

      Thank you very much.
      Hopefully you and the family are preparing for GREAT Christmas 🎄

  • @igloo_igloo
    @igloo_igloo Рік тому

    Love the #9

  • @margeredelicia1614
    @margeredelicia1614 Рік тому

    I love any video with explosions 😂

  • @alizaidanthamyeez740
    @alizaidanthamyeez740 Рік тому

    Your face during the slapadabass part was priceless 😂

  • @bassfinnovator7632
    @bassfinnovator7632 Рік тому

    Insane playiing!

  • @yakomilisich1207
    @yakomilisich1207 Рік тому

    The best explication for the world!

  • @michaelsentelle1016
    @michaelsentelle1016 Рік тому

    Huge Rush fan here, so I LIKE "slappin' da bass". :)

  • @fosumensah3699
    @fosumensah3699 Рік тому

    Maestro!!

  • @Dmitrii_Malinovskii
    @Dmitrii_Malinovskii Рік тому

    I like it!

  • @ElliotJonesDRUMS
    @ElliotJonesDRUMS Рік тому

    Sometimes the music be so funky your body can’t handle it 😂😂 I feel you!!! SLAPPA DA BEERS MON.
    God damn I love your content so much. Favourite UA-camr of all time! Legend.

  • @matthewdetterbeck9603
    @matthewdetterbeck9603 Рік тому

    Groovy af!!!!

  • @nubfaceforthelose
    @nubfaceforthelose Рік тому

    Exactly sir.

  • @aaronfuzion
    @aaronfuzion Рік тому

    another breathtaking composition. and that fingerstyle on #7 was out of control

  • @NightOwlGames
    @NightOwlGames Рік тому

    took the words right outta my mouth, that is a nice guitar bro :p what is it? the black and red one?

  • @IzzoCello
    @IzzoCello Рік тому

    Makes perfect sense now slappadabass!

  • @marnaehrech1223
    @marnaehrech1223 Рік тому

    That was EPIC!!!!!!!!!

  • @robyn3665
    @robyn3665 Рік тому

    Yess. Love the funk.

  • @vitalijsmigel
    @vitalijsmigel Рік тому +1

    WOW. SUPER.

  • @ondinnonk
    @ondinnonk Рік тому

    ** hits like while it's still the pre-video ads ~ didn't regret it

  • @valerioangioletti8820
    @valerioangioletti8820 Рік тому

    Charles stupendooooooo.

  • @ThePoetInWhite
    @ThePoetInWhite Рік тому +1

    Ok bro, can you do a bass cover of Beneath the Brine by the family crest?
    I just need to know what that song would sound like on bass. Plus I really wanna learn it and literally nobody has done anything with it. But I swear it an amazing song. Love your work thanks!