Beginner Bass Mistakes (5 Tips to Suck Less)
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2019
- 👉 My full beginner bass course: yeah.bassbuzz.com/mistakes
I’m gonna give you 5 tips to ditch the beginner bass mistakes that you're probably making.
Tip #1 is about avoiding the main mistake that beginners make with their plucking technique. I’ll give you a simple test to make sure you’re plucking like a pro.
Another big beginner bass mistake is worrying about gear too much. For Tip #2, I’ll show you why it doesn’t matter all that much, and that gear should never hold you back from sounding legit and moving forward with your playing.
Next up, Tip #3 will make sure you don’t have a case of ‘beginner-itis’ in your fretting hand - can you guess what we’ll fix? (A lot of people miss this one without a good teacher, especially people coming over from guitar)
Tip #4 contains some important info about the ‘talent’ myth, and why you can TOTALLY learn bass even if you don’t think you can.
We’ll finish up in Tip #5 by dialing in your plucking tone even more, and playing some music together. I’m positive you’ll be able to integrate all these tips because we’ll apply them in context as you watch the video.
If you want more help avoiding beginner bass mistakes, learning bass essentials, and having fun, you can subscribe right here: yeah.bassbuzz.com/subscribe
#beginnerbassmistakes #beginnerbasslessons #bassbuzz
"just the two of us"
"sound of 110k people nodding"
Why I imagine those 110k people have your profile picture as their head and nods
“we’re actually gonna apply these tips by playing music together, right now”
me, painting my nails: 😦💅
Sounds dangerous. 😛
yellowbreadtrucks omg yes girl. My first year playing, I didn’t pick up a pick until like 8 months in and I’d always scratch my nail polish off on the string because I put my hand at a fucked angle.
@@AC3Conner Just use multiple clear coats, along with bass, I played classical guitar, so picks seemed useless.
*pikachu face*
Your a good teacher APPRECIATE your tips
This guy is such a great teacher.
Thank you!
@@BassBuzz I got a bass for Christmas, and I'm really glad I stumbled on your channel. Thanks!!
You're welcome, congrats on your bass!
Indeed! I just recently found this channel, after getting frustrated with other purported teachers. Many of them suffer the same problem. Teaching is less important than showing you exactly how incredibly good they are. One bald-headed dude comes to mind. Wink-nudge. This gentleman KNOWS he's very good, but doesn't feel the need to humiliate you by constantly showing it. I might actually learn something from THIS fellow.... And; he's entertaining as well!
@@BassBuzz you need to capitalise BASS or it's illegal
I haven’t even bought a bass yet, I’m just mimicking all the fretting and plucking lol
Your air bass skills are powerful, young Jedi.
It's ridiculous you have so few subs, the quality of these videos is ridiculously high
Thanks Non-Potato, I appreciate that! But if you're not a potato, what ARRREEEE you?????👽
This is also the 2nd channel (that I'm aware of at least) that Josh has started/owns. His other channel is under his name Josh Fossgreen and he's been building a following there for quite some time. If you want a real 'Journey', go check it out and 'Don't Stop Believing'
It's only matter of time
@@BassBuzz the banana un your arm
I know. I have gotten more actual quality info from his videos than any other instructor.
( the "Find The Money Notes" one in particular )
I’ve been playing guitar for 25+ years and recently decided to learn some bass, properly. Not just picking single notes in place of corresponding powerchords, but learning the instrument and the vibe. Naturally, us guitarists assume we’re superior to bass players...🤣 Gotta say... we’re not, and it doesn’t take long when a guitarist decides to really learn bass properly that there is some guidance needed, and I’m loving your vids. Keep them coming.
Well said Cam! I can tell you're one of the good guitar players from your self awareness. :)
Well said, it’s not as easy as people think. It takes hand strength, I found that out wow. Lots of it
Of course arthritis doesn’t help
i dont understand what the big deal is :/ i play both guitar and bass yea theyre different, but bass you have a lot more room to make mistakes with finding your strings, i mean each string is like 1 mile apart from each other, compare this to the guitar and it doesnt take long before youre skipping octaves all over the fretboard on opposite strings, you also only have 4 strings, and the strings are huge (Seriously man how could you miss them) also i play bass with my finger pick, its basically an invisible pick i make my fingers like im holding a pick, BUT the difference here is there is no plectrucm/pick on my fingers and i just hit the strings with my nail, and no it doesnt sound like a woman is playing the bass because idont use my index and middle finger with my nail down rubbing against the strings (which sounds like nails on a chalkboard) i use only the index finger part of the nail to rub against the strings which creates a more pleasing growly tone on precision basses and a nice fret buzzy sound on jazz basses, and the same way i play the bass i play my guitars, and if i want to do some fast tripple picking like on the song iron maiden the trooper i just move that invisible pick faster i dont change my style, people at a music store are like "do you need a plectrum" im like "naaa i have my own" *proceeds to take out an invisible plectrum*
@@ernestochang1744 "so it doesnt sound like a woman is playing the bass?"
do tell, Shredmaster Vibe
Josh, you are a legitimate teacher. Thank you so much for that.
Thanks T.J., always aiming for "2 legit 2 quit" status.
@@BassBuzz as an inspiring bass player I wanted to ask, how long do you reccomend practicing daily, and do you reccomend bass learning apps. And what do you think beginners should practice, sorry I'm new to the channel so I haven't seen a lot of vids. And I use to play stand up bass for my school or 2 and a half years, do you think the same rules apply for bass guitar
I'm just picking up bass again after a very long hiatus (10years+). All I have to say, is that if I had access to resources like these when I was learning in my teens, I bet I would have stuck to it longer. My only teacher was a washed up guitar player who thought he could teach bass, and had no enthusiasm whatsoever. Thank you for this stuff, it's just what I needed to ease back into practice.
Why tf am I here I’m a drummer
because... it's mesmerizingly cool
What do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians?
A drummer.
Thank you and goodnight.
@@marienbad2 lmao
GET OUT
@@marienbad2oth drummers my age that I know play bass, guitar and brass
I’ve been playing bass for about four months now, and I’ve probably seen hundreds of tutorial videos. Without a doubt these are the most helpful and well-produced. Keep em coming!
Thanks Emmett, good to hear that. More to come. :)
3:37 when he said "cheap" three times, i felt that.
Squiers are great instruments. You don't need an expensive bass but do invest on a tuning pedal and a setup to take care of fret buzz, extremely high action and pickups, and an amp that doesn't buzz at low volume (where most of your practice will happen). If possible try plugging in different outlets around the house as some may have grounding issues. A dirt pedal, even as a beginner, will also improve your sound and make it immensely more fun to play which means you'll practice more. I recommend a Boss SD-1, TC Dark Matter or EHX Flat Iron to start. Without getting too technical, even at low drive setting most dirts will boost your mids and compress your signal, which makes everything sound closer to how most music we listen to is recorded.
I play the Tuba for concert band at school, and from moving to bass, I'm struggling, because I feel like I'm in 5th grade again. I can now appreciate how good I am at playing the Tuba, because I can't play my bass very well XD. I'm starting of with a Glarry Jazz bass and a fender amp, and I really learn a great amount from the videos.
Tuba is awesome! Very different technique though, blowing into the bass doesn't do much but remove dust. :P
I play bass in band too! Don’t worry you’re probably much better already 👍🏼 but the worst thing about playing bass in band is that we never get recognized! Like the bass clarinets or baritones or something are always like ‘we are never appreciated’, but come on we have it a lot worse😂 it’s probably because not all school bands have basses...
Usually these kinds of videos are boring as hell but you make learning so fun! You’re a great teacher. Thank youuu
Hello, first of I need to say that from an experienced bassplayers perspective your videos are according to me the best beginner courses I’ve seen on youtube. But I Wish that you would make some more intermediate courses or videos were you talk about more Advanced techniques. Anyways great video and please keep on doing what you’re doing, you’re a hero.
Thanks Robin! I'm focusing on beginners for now, but I have a bunch of older videos on my personal channel that are more advanced. ua-cam.com/users/joshfossgreen
BassBuzz Oh I’ve seen your old videos before didn’t realise that you were the same person. I guess I have a whole lot of videos to watch thru.
After many years of playing drums, I’ve recently decided to learn bass and you know what it’s a lot more difficult than I anticipated. Your videos are really helping me improve so thank you
Big props to this man for showing us that a "cheap" bass will still produce great sound
It's all about how you set up the bass. Even expensive basses can sound horrible if they're not setup right.
I just got a bass to learn playing in quarantine and just by following your beginner tips I already sound wayyyy better. You're a great teacher, thank you
Dude! I love your energy! When I'm watching your videos it feels like you're one of my oldest friends. I also learn a lot from you. Thanks a lot for helping people out. Playing a bass is so much fun! Sadly I figured it out way too late to become great at playing it; but, it's okay. I'll never give up.
you're like the bob ross of bassguitars, you really helped me pick up the bass again thanks a lot man :)
Well put...."Bob Ross of Bass Guitar"....Perfect summation of his online videos and his style.
I don’t know how long ago you started this channel but the ridiculous amount of information I’ve learnt in a few videos is really a testament to your teaching quality. You’re going to blow up my bro 🤙
Hey Enzo, thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Glad you're learning something.
oh my GOD, this was such a huge help. I've never actually been taught how to play bass, I was just given an (acoustic) guitar and bass line and told to go figure out how to pass my music exams with my own intuition. I'm gonna be watching a lot more of your videos
Dude, you’re such a good teacher. I’ve been doing acoustic/electric guitar for almost 6 years and decided to pick up bass recently and your channel has been such an amazing help
Thanks Logan!
Thanks !
Your tutorial videos are fun and also very helpful for an absolute beginner like me.
I love the way you play and how you explain the essence and basics of playing the bass.
Cheers.
you're definitely the best teacher on UA-cam, I'm gonna have my first bass in a few days and your videos are really a great place to know what are the right things to do! thank you!
You're welcome, enjoy your bass!
Haven’t gotten my bass guitar just yet but I’m getting sooo excited and ready watching your vids!
my (very small) complaint with the gear thing is: squire instruments are expensive enough to where they aren't even remotely bad instruments. now I definitely agree that cheap gear is fine, my main rig is a 69 dollar jazz bass knock off and a 10-watt Kustom bass amp and it sounds great.
I've played rock guitar for 15 years, had several teachers, and you have been the most fun, most interesting, finding even quicker results! Can't thank you enough, sir! Picking up bass has rekindled playing, and having a great time doing it! Purchasing the complete training in a few. Cheers, man!
Thanks, hope you dig the course! :)
I was trained in classical guitar, and my teacher pretty much taught me everything you said in this video so that's why at the beginning I never had too much trouble learning bass techniques. Great job and great tips for those who are starting from scratch!
Not sure if I'm taking a break from guitar or want to venture into Bass. I'm renting a Bass from my local shop to try it out and see how I feel about it. Came across your channel and I have to say I love your teaching style. Not only are you hilariously entertaining but you make things very clear how to get better at each technique in bass. I've watched a lot of other UA-cam channels when I was learning guitar and you are the best! Thank you for helping me learn bass and I'm actually having fun again!
3 years into bass, cant say that this video was useful for me now. But if only i saw it 2.5 years earlier, that would skyrocket my skills.
Video about how to setup our gear, especially EQ on amp was groundbraking for me when I saw it. Thanks man, so many people would watch you and get inspired to play one of the main instruments in any band.
Love what you're doing man, wish this vid had been around last August when I started. I'm a bit past this now, but it never hurts to go back over the basics
Thanks Perry, I appreciate that! And yeah, reviewing bassics is always good. :)
Good job. Take it from a long-time teacher, you have the gift. Not only was my music horizon broadened, but you’ve enhanced my stay at home routine.
Thanks David!
Totally agree with the cheap gear nod. I switched over to bass from acoustic guitar to fill the space at my church. A friend sold me a Squire Jag bass for $50 and I love playing that thing. It just makes me want to be a better player. 😎👍
Consider yourself subscribed to, man! Over Christmas, my girlfriend bought me a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar and today my Fender Rumble 100w amp came in the mail. I've been binging on beginner tutorials and am extremely pleased that I stumbled across your channel. No ad spam, no useless filler like some of the larger channels I won't mention (I know someone else will...), and just straight to the techniques. Great work, keep it up!
Thanks Durchii! And congrats on your new gear.😀
I’ve been playing for almost a year, I fixed all but one mistake before this video, and now I can use my pinky! Thank you!
I play guitar and randomly decided I wanna try bass. So I ordered some inexpensive gear and am gonna be getting my stuff in a week. Bass sounds so cool so I look forward to this. I love the sound
Nice, have fun Shane!
Wow you're seriously underrated. The quality in your videos is awesome, you really put a lot of effort
Thank you!
These vids have taught me so much and it’s only been a few days and I can basically play. I’m def gonna buy the online course like r u kidding me? I’m making so much progress! I gotta get the course!
I've just started learning bass, and this helps a LOT! Awesome video! keep it up man
Thanks, glad it helped!
I’m getting my first bass soon, I’m so excited this guy explains so well
So glad I stumbled upon your channel, Josh!
It's after midnight and I can't wake up the house, but tomorrow I'm going to be delving into your videos and playing along.
Nice! Enjoy. :)
You are so funny and a great relatable teacher xx Thank you !!
You're welcome!
After I posted my question I started thinking about taking advantage of your "Beginner to Badass" Course. I think this might put me on the right track. Thanks Josh for you enthusiasm and making learning bass something to look forward to.
You're welcome!
exactly what i was looking for man, I hope for all our sake you have a lot of videos. Hard to find fundamentals lessons for new bass players. I know from other instruments that this kind of stuff is so important to get right at the beginning! going to do a deep dive of your videos now :D
When I got my (admittedly shitty and cheap, not even a squier level) bass guitar, I was really worried because I'm using DI, no amp and the sounds of the fretting and plucking are SO sensitive I thought it was unusable, you've already got me sounding much better. I think because the pickups are so cheap and it doesn't sound the best, the only way to get any decent sound out of it is to be extremely sensitive with plucking. If I lose concentration for a second and pluck without the exact right angle / energy it clangs out almost sounding like an electric guitar string.
Anyway, thanks a lot, hope there is much more to come!
I doubt it's the pickups, the sound (probably) has more to do with your technique, and what you're listening through. Playing through DI/headphones is gonna be brutal as a beginner, amps sound way better and you'll be happier even with a cheap-ish amp, IMO.
Glad you're digging the videos!
Very inspiring brother, thanks a bunch.
Thanks you for taking the time to do these vids/tutorials
I love Josh's teaching style. Yes, I'm subscribed.
Thanks Ced!
I’m pretty late but i’d like to say thank you . I recently wanted to play bass and i suprisingly gotten one for my birthday and since im used to guitar as i play 4 instruments , you helped me improve my poor bass skills ! i wish to be as good as all of you people , thanks alot !!
You're welcome Brianca!
Great lesson. Not really a beginner myself but even then, is always helpful to get this reminded because sometimes you start to suck when you relax too much.
Subscribed.
Also, cool t-shirt
Thanks Yanina! :)
your channel has been priceless for me, thank you so much and keep it up!
Thanks Zach!
Seriously thank you very much for this video new it's only been three four days and I've been struggling on how to actually move my fingers on the strings thank you for showing me that I actually need to move across and hit the other string because pulling is what I was doing
South Africa approves Josh. You're a great instructor plus in simple terms with funny as well
Thanks Mqondi! Haven't been to South Africa in 10 years, but I remember lots of beautiful nature in Cape Town.
I've never been able to wrap my head around playing an instrument, until i stumbled across this channel. I can't thank you enough for how simple and accessible you make playing bass feel! #BassBossJosh
Your lessons are excellent....seriously!
I literally love you, you make me believe I can actually play bass, I'm only 15 but I want to learn so bad, and when I'll get my bass I will try my best to improve! You're an awesome teacher
Thanks Lawena, hope you get your bass soon! :)
Well, now I just need a bass.
You are a very very good and funny teacher, thanks!
This helped me so much! Thank you!
Finally, a video for my current and aspirational level!
Non-suckage is an admirable goal at any level. :)
Thank you guys so much your channel helped me improve a lot! You deserve so many more subscribers
You're welcome and thank you!
thank you ! powerful and fun lessons!
Dude I just got a bass and this video helped me so much! I love your vids ❤
I'm so happy I found your channel!!! My band's bass player is taking a break and I volunteered to sub for him. Im excited to learn from you! You're a wonderful teacher 🤩😎
Thank you!
You have inspired me. Thank you, I’m going to start today- wish me luck.
Thanks so much for this!
Awesome lesson! Thank you!
This video helped me so much!! Thank you :)
It's the first video of yours that I'm watching, and I already love you ❤️
Thank you! :)
Thank you!
Perfect video as always, good job man (:
Thanks Whake, you're very welcome!
Best bass teacher on UA-cam. Thanks so much
I LOVE YOUR SHIRT!!!!!!!! Also, this video helped me so much. Thank you!!
You're welcome Drew!
Definitely loved the entertainment while making it educational for new bassists 😉
Im planning on getting a bass soon, I’ll use this video as a handy tool
This video was really helpful :D the play along was fun
jajajaaj my gosh you said "cheap" to all those things is like a two month salary here in argentina. Anyway your point is pretty clear.
jajsjahs todo es como 2 salarios acá
This might not influence you but along my tiny but proud music career I learned that gear in fact does not mean a sht. Our small city lacks of musician amount, so we stuck with what we have. We have a old AF strange guy who plays keys. He has like 70 euro bought from pawn shop keyboard. The way he plays makes everybody think that this is some kind of a shitton expensive nord stage keys. He does not need to change his keys, he does a godlike job with them. Why ever bother?
If you play crap instrument, use shit gear and still produce at least decent sound, then you would reach unreachable heights when using expensive gear. This does not translate to poor playing skills. You going to sound little bit less shittier if you use good gear, but you are still shit so who cares? Better to start with average gear for starters. Something cheap but decent too. Nowadays Harley Benton is one of leading cheap gear sellers and IN FACT their gear sometimes is incredible. I have HB bass amp for 80 euros and Ashdown for 350 euros. There is difference but calling it significant would be same as saying dumb stuff. Price on the other hand... The same characteristics Fender Rumble 80 would send me back by approx 300 euros but trust me it would never sound quite like my HB. Cheap quality gear - the bargain of century.
5:33 for notes
11:58 for fullspeed practice with band
Dont mind me putting these here for practice, thanks for the vid!
I just started playing a week ago and this helps so so much! Thank you
Congrats on starting bass Sydney! Glad this helped.
I really love these videos. As a long term guitar player trying to combat the boredom of the pandemic induced isolation, I've satisfied a long term desire of mine and bought a Fender Squire Bass. I mean, it's 4 strings, how hard could it be for a seasoned guitar player to learn? Your videos are super helpful. And yes, I won't suck forever :) Thanks, Josh!
i have an identicle squire fender bass. Same body and pickgaurd and everyhting. very nice to see
Damn this lesson helped so much! Thanks!
This is great...how have I not found this channel before...great instruction AND comedy too! I should get better in a few years 😂😂
Thank you, Josh sensei ✨
I just wanna say I love his shirt
My shirt says thank you!
Omg, ur t-shirt i can't-🥺💗
To complicate is simple, to simplify is difficult. Not complicated, just simple, and not difficult. Thank you!
Thanks Markus!
This is definitely going to help me as I am guilty of some of this, thanks!
You're welcome Andrew!
Renting a bass for the month to try it out (I know guitar a bit) and these videos are aweseesommemememem. Thank youuuuuuuuuuuu :)
You're welcome! Have fun with Bass Month. :)
I'm looking into learning Bass as part of my attempts to be an actual Metal-head. Thanks for the videos
You're welcome! Rock on. 🤘
Do it. You'll appreciate tempo and timing structures better for it, which will help you with every instrument. (Looking at you, lead guitarists who cant seem to find the beat that me and the drummer have been methodically laying out for you to play with over and over the whole practice sesh)
Hello fom Norway😀 I ordered my first bass guitar to day, an Ibanez gsr 200. I'm 56 years old, so it's maybe crazy to start learning to play an instrument at my age ? But i love music, and have lots of spear time so i give it a try. When being a child, i learned the cello for about four years. But this was at my parents demand, so sadly i ended it due to(at that time) lack of love for the instrument. After finding your channel, i will follow your teaching to try to learn playing my new bass. I like to build valve audio amplifiers, so i will try to build my own bass amp. Looking forward to try following your teaching. Thank you.
How’s it been going
Damn that bass is beautiful! Also thanks man for making this videos keep it coming!
Thanks Michael!
Really enjoyed this, more importantly it is basically important bass info. And delivered in a light-farted way, so positively. As to the gear aspect: years ago I re-signwrote a Fender logo on my friends old Hondo bass. At his next gig, everyone complimented him on much better his "new" bass guitar sounded. Practice is the discipline that makes the difference, for me at least 15 minutes every day or longer is the key. Not an hour on a Thursday afternoon type of attitude. Just regular stuff. Thanks sincerely Josh!
HAHA that's an amazing story Stu! Reminds me of a Lee Sklar story about his "producer switch," which he would flip when producers asked him to get a different bass tone. He'd flick the switch, change his right hand position, and they'd love it... but the switch wasn't wired to anything. At all. I've always loved that story. :)
great teaching - thanks
You're welcome Chris!
Thanks for sharing✌
My brand new bass I got yesterday (first bass btw) the body looks just like yours. nice. Mine's an Ibanez TMB100
Hey it’s Joe from Australia I just bought the fender rumble 25 and loving it it’s loud enough I really don’t need any more I’ve been playing for hours on it and loving it and I got a really good deal on it I bought it from A and B musical Instruments Malop street Geelong
Dude, you helped me sooo much, thank you! Greetings from colombia :)
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
i love your Queen shirt! great lesson
John deacon is my fav bassist aka my inspiration
I love John Deacon!
Cheers for tips plus your vids are always highly enjoyable n entertaining. U remind me of the dude from anxiety wars cheers form Australia
Thanks Phil!