How to Slap Bass with Victor Wooten | Bass Lesson
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“There are no right ways or wrong ways, it‘s only ‘right‘ if it grooves. If the technique‘s good but the groove is off, you‘re doing it wrong.“ These words from bass guitar phenom Victor Wooten ring true regarding the ancient art of slapping and popping bass guitars. Join Victor for a breakdown of slap bass technique, starting with the basics and working up to thumping through scales and adding dynamic rhythms to your playing. Get to practicing!
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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Different Hand Styles
2:56 - Adding Rhythm & Dampening
4:32 - Adding Notes
6:01 - Double Thumbing & Hammer-ons
7:05 - Bringing it All Together
7:42 - Thanks for Watching!
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Thankz
Mr. Wooten is an excellent teacher! Thanks for featuring him in this video
This has to be one of the best, most comprehensive lessons on slap bass I've ever seen. Not only is Victor a bass master, but he's also a fantastic teacher.
Just starting to slap.i used a pick for over 50 years. Thisbis so cool.
I am starting to play what i could feel and
Couldnt play.
Watching "AND" LISTENING TO YOU HAS OPEN'D THE DOOR TO SLAP FUNK BASS
"ROCK ON "
" If the technique is good but the groove is off then you're doing it wrong" awesome quote for life
I've been a guitar player since I was nine years old in 1961 but I just started on bass. This gives me something totally new to play around with. That's right, I'm sixty nine years old and I'm learning something new. Thank you Victor.
hell yeah rock on my guy. hope to still be learning too when im your age.
awesome
I hear ya, Jimmy V. I'm 73, and I said, "Why not?" My playing muscles are complaining, but too bad; I'm going for it. Old guys rock!
Good for you! Never too late to learn a new skill!
@@magnusjohansson295 Thanks, Magnus. Since I posted this I've turned 71 years and picked up another acoustic guitar that I tune strictly to open 'D' (D,A,D,F#,A,D.) This gives chord voicing that I can't get in standard tuning. It's also like learning a different instrument. I also hooked up with an old band mate I hadn't seen in years. We're beginning to look for places like coffee houses to play. Forward is the only direction to go.
"The water will help you learn to swim." What a great line about learning music!
or anything really
@@jamesl.456 Imunna use that line on my boss at work
I just love Victor Wooten's attitude to music.
could you imagine telling people in the 80s that there'll be a time where they get to see their biggest musical inspirations teach them how to play
Star Licks was around back then
All on VHS back in the day. Surprised this comment got so many likes for a untrue statement.
@@Funknfritter Nothing "obtuse" about what I said. You are reading into his comment and saying things that aren't actually there. Nowhere in his comment does it say that today it's more readily available than it was back then. What you say is a true statement, but Vivaldi never said that.
I wonder how music was passed down for millenia. Guess we will never know lmao
Lmao how you think i feel about the comic book
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Sweetwater, thank you for bringing the legend with his take on creative music. Thanks, Victor Wooten, for sharing.
I love how he let himself does mistakes and let us to see it in the video, that gives tremendous confidence for people who wants to learn, especially beginners... make rhythm, make good music, that's what it's all about, he says
Exactly! And he does this also in his live shows: always just enjoying the moment, playing with feeling, taking risks... Sometimes he makes mistakes or misses a note or a pluck... but that makes us feel more connected to him through his music and joy
@@sebguyader + his entire philosophy is just "make use of your mistake and turn them into something beautiful" so in the end, even if he plays a REALLY off key note during a solo or fill, he'll just bounce back by releasing the tension soon after
I'm a guitarist, but I love listening to Victor's lessons just to pick up on his philosophy on music.
"That's less musical..." 🤣
Man, Victor is a wonderful teacher.
Victor's philosophy on music is something I think we'd all benefit from adopting.
Man, I love his attitude and the way he phrases it. He puts it forward that there's no wrong way, until you start missing the rhythm.
You could play with spoons...if it sounded good. lol
I play guitar, but I dabble in bass. The hammering without plucking is something I haven't considered, because guitars just seem to have more sustain since the strings are smaller and take less energy to pick.
SUCH A LOVELY DOWN TO EARTH GUY
this whole philosophy of playing what feels good to you AND the listeners, as Victor points out, is so important. Sure, techniques will impress people, but the most memorable performances will be the ones that made you feel: and it's fine if your most memorable ones were the crazy awesome techniques that made you feel great (it's not like the two are always mutually exclusive), but I'm inclined to think some of everyone's favorite music isn't the most technically advanced pieces, but rather more focused on the expression/groove that captivated your feelings.
in any case, for any aspiring professional musicians, I wish you all the luck in 2022 :D thank you for being inspired to make and share music with the rest of us!
Thank you for this Sweetwater and Victor!!! I've been struggling with slapping because I wasn't comfortable with the "thumb up/bounce off" technique. I started doing it the way Victor does (through the string) and I'm already improving!
Victor has a book called "Bass Workshop". My slap technique increased a lot by doing the exercises
@@NoisyB22 cool man! Thanks alot for the info!
Same here I improved a lot by going through the string and not bouncing off my thumb
I use both; bouncing and going through with my thump, but in both cases i keep my thump parallel to strings. Bouncing is faster in some cases, going through gives more bottom to the sound and is a key to double thumping, which I learned only few months ago. Had to practise it for months before I figured it out. A good teacher would have taught it in a day I think 😏
One of the best slap lessons I've ever seen for beginners. Victor is the man!
A lot of people gonna shake their heads when he says in the beginning not to focus on technique and that there are many ways to slap. As long as it feels good, it is right.
Believe me, these are words of a wise and humble musician. Larry Grenadier told me same things regarding the upright bass. Nothing is more true!🤘
If it sounds right, it's right!
Sure right I play electric and when I started playing the upright I was following all those left hand techniques but just couldn’t get the sound right I started altering my left hand after paying close attention to many good upright players on UA-cam (especially live) and realized many of them have different approaches to fingering with the left hand! And I was liberated!
Too many musicians forgot that the whole point of learning an instrument is to make music
my drum teacher always told me not to watch his technique. he said to focus on getting the sound you want (or end result), and the body will learn how to make it efficient as you practice. even though it makes a lot of sense, it is very wise advice!
Wise words from a genius for sure. 👍🙏
I need more Wooten
"There not gonna stop and look at your technique" says the guy who's technique I've stared at and and rewound and replayed and slo-moed for 30 years
i just watched this to help me teach my friend bass, helped me a lot
i love victors approach to learning the most important thing is to enjoy and everything else comes with it
“If your technique is good but your groove is off, then you’re doing it wrong… “ I’m putting this on a t-shirt!!! 😂😂😂💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I wonder what you're talking about 😂
@@marcjuras1623 he said it during the interview… What an awesome theory… 💪🏾
@@donnyjohnson3766 I agree with you! Those words for me, was the best inspiration! As a fairly new bass player, I rather play with other people, so hearing from Victor this - "get in the music", really was an inspiration boost! The thumping and plucking will eventually improve! Well, so will the groove, but sharing music and learing with others are more fun that just practicing on my own!
What a time to be alive. We can get great lessons like this from the GOAT for free in the comfort of our homes!
Suddenly, I wanna play Bass!!!!! Flawless!
Getting a lesson in playing slap bass from VW, is like getting a science lesson from Einstein, this is incredible! I feel blessed just getting to watch this lesson from the master at work!!!
man! mister Wooten, thank you sir, for your generosiyt! It's a joy to try it out and being allowed to immedeately go to music and feel. NIce! 43 yo and beginning. I like it! thank you! sincerely yours, Ernest, Amsterdam, the Netherlands .
Victor Wooten, best teacher ever 🎶❤🎸🔥
Such a chill dude. I remember back in 1999 Victor had a website which did a chat with Vic thing. I asked him how to tap and he actually responded with a little warm up that he does. It was a big deal for a 16 year old. To this day, I still say Vic Wooten taught me how to tap!
I like that. Don't stay on the side of the pool. Get in the water. Thank you Victor! You are such a good teacher and your music is awesome!
Let's just acknowledge that Victor is the coolest! I learn so much from him in so many ways.
This guy is teaching me life.
A lot of UA-cam "instructors" and "professors" failed to put out a lesson as good as this one..
Rolling on the "that's less musical" part. Made my day. Thx SW and Jimmy and of course, V Dub.
I love this...I teach for a living and Victor is a master teacher!
What an awesome freaking dude. I just love that guy. Such a beast, too.
Victor Wooten is the man!!
🙌🙌
hes right. it takes time to make it sound right..5 star lesson..
Been practicing slap bass so much recently my fingers are getting callused .Then Wooten gives me the best lesson ever in under 8 min.🎸
Great teacher, great player, great guy. Would love to learn from him. I've been a guitar player for close to 15 years but I just picked up bass. Absolutely love it but still trying to find that technique and groove. This helped.
the sweetest bass lines bu Steeewater! Thx dear sirs
Music is nothing without soul, and the soul of music is rhythm and feel.
I will never not love this genius!
Victor is a great Teacher. Great teacher, better person.
Am I in heaven, seeing Victor Wooten teaching everyone how to slap, now this is awesome!!
"there are no right ways or wrong ways, it's only right, if it grooves. If the techique is good, but the groove is off, then you're doing it wrong"
i love that guy
Slappa da bass, mon!
Finally going to see Victor Wooten play this month. I picked up bass during the pandemic, best decision ever.
Man I absolutely love Victor Wooten. He makes music accesible to everyone. Every kid could watch this video and understand what hes saying. A true master of his art!
I really love the way he appreciates different styles of bass playing..Finally an honest and a humble man playing..Much respect to you Sir..
Thank you for making me pick up the bass and play..
Best Teacher I had in my life
"The key? Make good music."
Well said brother.
As great of a bass player as he is, I think he’s an even better teacher.
Thank you. You have just given me a Major Key
Victor is not only the best in the world but he teaches it so clearly. Can watch his instructional videos all day
It’s best to have success in the beginning. Victor makes the beginning fun. Such an amazing teacher!
C'est généreux de la part de VW de partager ses techniques !! On peut penser qu'il sait de quoi il parle, tout en simplicité et modestie. C'est vraiment sympa de partager ça !
Allez faut bosser....en faisant de la musique et en se faisant plaisir !!😉😉
Thanks for the tips Victor. We love you 💕
Vic does it again. He is an incredible teacher.
I’ve been practicing slap bass for the last three years and can bounce off, thumb through and double thumb. I have always been obsessed (perhaps a little too much)with not allowing any extraneous string noise, which is no easy task. In slap, muting and dampening is critical and more difficult than in finger style IMO. I vowed that I never wanted to use a a fret wrap either. It’s refreshing to see that even Victor has some string noise and open string ring when he plays and it reassures me that I’m headed in the right direction. Victor Wooten is one of the best ever, thank you.
I think Victor uses a small band around the neck to eliminate some string noise
@@johndennison2769 that is called a fret wrap.
@@sewergang3460 Yeah that's right! Thanks bro, the name was blanking on me.
in the mix of a live performance or recording, you don't even hear it and on playing some different basses, for whatever reason you just don't get much buzz or ringing on them..
Thank GOD for great musician / teachers like Victor: this can be a prime time tv network show.
Just found this, great lesson Victor. Been playing 37 years and still learning.
Thank you, Victor. I´m relearning playing music after a ten year hiatus. With the bass, well, I never slapped before, but that´s a thing now. I´m sure if I practice your lesson I´ll quickly nail it. I believe I´ll be able to know I´m at the first benchmark, the minute my playing gets me laid next.
This is what ive been looking for. Thanks.
Thank you for the class Victor!
Its only right if it grooves - this man is on another level
Victor is awesome! Thank you!
Man I love Victor. So much learning in so little time. Thanks a million sir!
What a fantastic teacher
I really appreciate Vic's approach on teaching music. So much more relaxed.
I love Victor's philosophy and analogies... so deep, yet simple.
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic Mr. Wooten!!!!!
Fantastic teacher
Great lesson. Excellent teacher....thanks.
Victor you are a straight legend , ty man
This is what I was looking for a long time, now I can improve.
Great stuff . . . clearly-explained & demonstrated here. He is such a great Bass player. oNe LovE from NYC
We don’t deserve this man. Awesome.
Thanks for the lesson teacher 👍
This is amazing! A slap lesson from the master! Sweetwater does it again! Thank you both!
Thank u for sharing this tutorial video,i learned a lot
He is such a great teacher
Excellent teacher and amazing bass player!
“It’s only right if it grooves” there’s wisdom right there!
Victor Always a GREAT TEACHER!!!
Thank you Victor
I needed to hear this today.
A true living legend. I've learned so much just from watching his videos, and he always offers insightful commentary.
❤️ Vic ! Such a bright guy. Love his positive, nurturing way.
He is a class act and a good teacher.
What a great TEACHER and player he is This was fantastic!!
Thank you 👍👍
love it dude.. you packed a ton of knowledge into a short space.. other dudes ? this lesson would have been 1 hour long,,,
i would have fell asleep.. cool beans dude... thanx!
Wow that sound amazing and you make it easy to grab and follow thanks for this amazing video my good brother
Thank you Victor! That was cool.
Love you Victor Wooten
The great and grand..❤️ you MR.Wooten
Very helpful video!! Thank you Mister Wooten :)
Victor, nice to see you!
Victor thanx man for the lesson and yes it all works on the les paul too ✌️
This man is really an amazing human being....