Top 5 Tool Bass Riffs

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • In this week's lesson, we check out some of my favorite Tool Bass Riffs!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 153

  • @726Twister
    @726Twister 4 роки тому +172

    The best and most underrated Tool bass is from "Intension".

    • @juliangrenon-grekin5954
      @juliangrenon-grekin5954 3 роки тому +1

      Yes sir

    • @pat8437
      @pat8437 3 роки тому +3

      Maybe not best but certainly underrated

    • @atgaier
      @atgaier 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/gXyn2pHUe7Q/v-deo.html

    • @dar3algam3r52
      @dar3algam3r52 3 роки тому +1

      id have to disagree i think the best riff is schism's main riff

    • @tomorainns145
      @tomorainns145 3 роки тому +1

      @@dar3algam3r52 i think disposition is my favourite

  • @JamesContos85
    @JamesContos85 4 роки тому +62

    Rosetta Stoned is honestly one of the most underrated tool songs out there. That part you played where it breaks into that melodic section after the solo is breathtaking.

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste 2 роки тому

      Everything that ever happened is underrated hey

    • @connorgamer96
      @connorgamer96 Рік тому

      Yep and invincible

    • @messygamez5675
      @messygamez5675 Рік тому +1

      Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position…

  • @jordanlargey2136
    @jordanlargey2136 4 роки тому +92

    Extremely surprised to not see Schism and The Pot on this list!

    • @lyrasimo
      @lyrasimo 4 роки тому +17

      those are overplayed , this is a legit list

    • @dutchmastah07
      @dutchmastah07 4 роки тому +4

      Extremely overplayed. I was disappointed to see 46 & 2, another overplayed one.

    • @gerardgeuss1887
      @gerardgeuss1887 3 роки тому +58

      @@dutchmastah07 just because jts overplayed doesn't mean its a bad song. The idea that a song is bad because it not only applies to the usually people who are interested in TOOL, but others as well is really sad

    • @knightalumni
      @knightalumni Рік тому +2

      Yep, overplayed doesn’t mean shit. The title of the video says it also. THE most iconic riff is the opening and verse of Schism.

    • @enricoboeche8831
      @enricoboeche8831 5 місяців тому

      @@lyrasimoahahahahaha so? MOST ICONIC do you know what does it mean???

  • @emissary25
    @emissary25 4 роки тому +23

    Invincible has recently become one of my favorite basslines. When the song leads into that driving bass riff with delay, it's incredibly motivating.

  • @AlexPhantom1292
    @AlexPhantom1292 4 роки тому +38

    You should Make another video but with 10 Tool Bass riffs

  • @hyalinamusic18
    @hyalinamusic18 4 роки тому +54

    Here are 10 that I like.
    In no particular order:
    Reflection
    The Grudge
    10,000 Days
    Schism (bridge riff because the main riff is so overplayed, but it's still great lol)
    Invincible
    Descending
    The Pot
    Ticks & Leeches
    Forty Six & 2
    Jambi

  • @rajivpokharel88
    @rajivpokharel88 4 роки тому +15

    i also absolutely love the bass intro of The Pot....such a cool line!

  • @zigzagrz
    @zigzagrz 4 роки тому +9

    Kiesel bass too. Dang I remember when you use to play the Agile.
    Everytime I hear the Aenima bass line I can hear Justin saying "pass pass the goddang butter, pass the goddang butter".
    Great playing and great lesson.

  • @irti_pk
    @irti_pk 4 роки тому +5

    I gotta say, just like with Adam, so much of Justin's charm is his instantly recognizable tone.

    • @lb2696
      @lb2696 8 місяців тому

      And Paul set the precedent of Tool bass tone.

  • @sharileighretsof4790
    @sharileighretsof4790 3 роки тому +14

    Paul D’Amour wrote the baselines for Aenima and undertow albums. I love Justin too. You kind of see the progression they made since Justin joined. But I have to give Paul his props. The entire undertow and Aenima album bass is still recognizable. Sober for example. However, tool is my favorite band of all time and I really enjoyed this video! You did a amazing job! 😁

    • @Toolmybass
      @Toolmybass 3 роки тому +9

      Paul partially wrote the bass parts for 2.5 songs on Aenima...That's it.
      You forgot to mention that Paul also was on Opiate.

  • @calcium6895
    @calcium6895 4 роки тому +29

    I just kinda want to say thanks to Mr. Axe of creation. Tool has been one of my favorite bands for about a year now and I picked up guitar two summers ago. (Summer before freshman year of high school. Im a sophomore now). Im self taught which has been both a blessing and a curse. Your Tool lessons have really helped me to understand their music and improve my skills. Keep up the great work man!

  • @ghostplanner
    @ghostplanner 4 місяці тому

    Been following you and recommending you for about 5 years now. I just started learning how to play bass instead of guitar. I searched tool bass riffs and thank god, got you again

  • @thewebbqueen38
    @thewebbqueen38 5 місяців тому

    For me, I get chills from Schism. His bass in that song is just extraordinary.

  • @lil_vbos
    @lil_vbos 4 роки тому +4

    You can say "It's 1 of their best tracks" about so many Tool songs. The bass riff in Tempest when Adam Jones is soloing has got to be one of the "best" riffs also. Simple, yet so effective. It's a perfect foundation (at least to my ear).

  • @DylanSterling
    @DylanSterling 4 роки тому +6

    Justin wrote 46&2 as part of his audition for Tool.

  • @LordSesshomaru584
    @LordSesshomaru584 4 роки тому +9

    You play that stretch in 46&2 so effortlessly....

    • @Adam666...
      @Adam666... 3 роки тому

      It's not very hard

    • @MrGunwitch
      @MrGunwitch 3 роки тому

      @@Adam666... That F note change up is actually pretty difficult for most amateurs.

  • @IncognitoHoe
    @IncognitoHoe 4 роки тому +2

    Love this video, buddy! Perfectly played, you’re the FKN best!!!

  • @F3502000
    @F3502000 Рік тому

    Great video!! 👍

  • @drinsouthwestWA
    @drinsouthwestWA 4 роки тому +2

    Nice work Greg, we all have our fav's and 5 is such a small number.

  • @WizardOfArc
    @WizardOfArc 4 роки тому

    Great video - thanks for sharing!

  • @trigger796
    @trigger796 4 роки тому +2

    The Pushit Salival baseline kicks ass

  • @newtowntractor
    @newtowntractor Рік тому

    Excellent job and you are always very inspiring ! More bass tabs please ! Many thanks !

  • @Ninjaofsadness
    @Ninjaofsadness 3 роки тому

    Great video man straight to the point

  • @chiara5252
    @chiara5252 4 роки тому +4

    My fav bass line is Disposition/Riflection one, but each time I listen to a Tool's song I think "ok, this is the best", impossible choose one

  • @4amwaj
    @4amwaj 4 роки тому +1

    More please!!! Would love to get your take on the some of the full songs mate!!

  • @iRiDiKi
    @iRiDiKi 4 роки тому +21

    Surprised you didn't do the bass riff and its variant at the start of The Pot, the one the guitar plays later in the song. Also the 'running' riff through Reflection.

  • @JonVdub
    @JonVdub 4 роки тому

    Could listen to these all day . More please

  • @billscheid3675
    @billscheid3675 4 роки тому

    Nice work, Greg!

  • @OldManWibble
    @OldManWibble 9 місяців тому

    Love it!

  • @delusionofgrandeur1955
    @delusionofgrandeur1955 4 роки тому

    Great cover man keep going with em 🤘🤘👌u tough me so much tool

  • @televader
    @televader 3 роки тому

    excellent. More of Tool please.

  • @fuckyougeorgebush
    @fuckyougeorgebush 4 роки тому

    The intro to The Pot is the first riff I always play when I pick up my bass. It just "feels good" to play.

  • @DerrikNSoCal
    @DerrikNSoCal 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect timing for this video... I was just trying to talk my wife into letting me get a bass a few hrs ago...

  • @HurghtAttack
    @HurghtAttack 4 роки тому +2

    Love your top 5!! If I could add any to the list it would be the whole section of Parabola when Maynard sings "twirling round with this familiar parabol" and also the "Cold silence has..." section of Schism!

  • @oskusolar884
    @oskusolar884 4 роки тому +7

    Where is Schism?? ):
    Excelente video dude!

  • @josephharvey1762
    @josephharvey1762 4 роки тому +3

    When I'm just TOOLing around on bass, I always just drone on the D and pray random Phrygian stuff on the G and C

  • @captainatheist3644
    @captainatheist3644 2 роки тому +1

    Bass riffs are why i love Tool

  • @nunyabiznis2460
    @nunyabiznis2460 3 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @JAMBI..
    @JAMBI.. 4 роки тому +2

    My personal favorite intension. Ugh this video seriously made me want to buy a bass and learn some tool riffs.

    • @oldbridgemaker2094
      @oldbridgemaker2094 3 роки тому

      Dude, do it! I'm a guitar tech, and I've got guys in their 60's who just started playing after retiring because they always wanted to and never found the time. They only wish they started sooner. So what if it takes a couple years to get some Tool riffs down? Those years are gonna go by either way.

  • @aboone481
    @aboone481 4 роки тому

    Disposition is so much fun to play

  • @user-fo2dh4ow5r
    @user-fo2dh4ow5r 4 роки тому

    Hey wassup, nice to see you again buddy

  • @jasina556
    @jasina556 4 роки тому +1

    Top 5 is definitely not enough :D also, beautiful guitar!

  • @adamproductions4529
    @adamproductions4529 Рік тому

    I feel like ticks and leeches gets slept on alot too but you could say that for most of their basslines and have a valid point

  • @PyramidSkemes
    @PyramidSkemes 3 роки тому +2

    So I’ve been playing Tool on guitar for a number of years now but when I watched this video and you played the riff from Rosetta Stoned it sounded so bad ass I literally said to myself that’s it I have to buy a bass so I went and got a bass!

  • @IncognitoHoe
    @IncognitoHoe 4 роки тому +1

    Rosetta stoned is my favorite song of all time!!!

  • @smolscale
    @smolscale Рік тому

    You really are a great bass player

  • @LeftEyeless
    @LeftEyeless 4 роки тому

    Great list but missing 10,000 days (Wings pt 2). The 2 riffs during the "give me my wings part" soooooo good.

  • @karlbielby9460
    @karlbielby9460 4 роки тому

    Another great vid, maybe some bass tutorials like the guitar vids??? 👍

  • @-whiskey-4134
    @-whiskey-4134 Рік тому +1

    Forty Six & Two is literally my favorite Justice Chancellor bass line next to Schsim and The Pot. Mainly because they’re the most fun to play. I still think all of the others are right up there. Ik, the most over rated songs or w.e., but they’re damn fun to play despite how simple they are. Maybe it’s because they’re the first songs I learned years ago, idk, but they’re my go to warm up songs and how I can tell if my bass is out of tune or not.

  • @user-zy2dp9lv8p
    @user-zy2dp9lv8p 4 роки тому

    Nice nice!!!

  • @Benjamin-om3ih
    @Benjamin-om3ih 4 роки тому +2

    Great video
    I mightbf wrong on this but in the Rosetta Stoned riff I'm pretty sure he goes down to the A# instead of repeating the C twice

    • @Xephyrak
      @Xephyrak 4 роки тому

      Benjamin you’re not wrong

    • @tobias5740
      @tobias5740 4 роки тому +2

      The timing of the first C is off as well.

    • @Benjamin-om3ih
      @Benjamin-om3ih 4 роки тому

      By the way, I'm not trying to shit on you, I really enjoyed this video. Just wasn't sure about that. Haha. It's a mean riff

  • @dms5341
    @dms5341 4 роки тому +3

    Yeeees I would not have taken you seriously if you didn't include that bass line from Rosetta Stoned. That whole part by the band is one of the greatest pieces of rock music, period.

  • @virion3270
    @virion3270 4 роки тому +15

    You forgot "Schism!"
    Not exactly beginner stuff though I suppose. Great video, as always!

  • @hcburner
    @hcburner 4 роки тому +9

    You kinda messed up Rosetta Stoned a little. There's this guy on UA-cam (LeoBassCovers) who plays Tool bass covers really well and there you can see how it's played "right"

    • @drphilsranch6782
      @drphilsranch6782 3 роки тому

      His version isn’t really right either. It mostly is but there are some parts that he plays completely wrong.
      Edit: Nvm, I realized you were talking about the breakdown.

  • @lateralus9244
    @lateralus9244 2 роки тому

    I'm turning my basses into High-Fives because there is no room for a dedicated low B string in my music unless I am getting it through the flick of a Double Stop Lever on a HipShot Bass Extender. It'll be interesting what I can do melodically, adding that high C, under the inspiring influences of Justin Chancellor's beautiful bass lines.

  • @bladeMatster6
    @bladeMatster6 4 роки тому +5

    the ernie ball string theory with justin has some great parts of him playing, and I'm pretty sure the F part for 46 is on it.... it is there to hear, but the camera man pans away from the fretboard as he gets to it! why film this man's face when he is playing iconic bass parts, live, solo?!

    • @DJHugedong
      @DJHugedong 4 роки тому +3

      it cuts out the second he goes to the F part and i've rageed so hard at a video

  • @AxCYeR
    @AxCYeR 4 роки тому +2

    i never click on bass stuff but this is a very welcome exception ;D

    • @AxCYeR
      @AxCYeR 4 роки тому +1

      oh fuck yeah, that riff from rosetta stoned is the one that came to mind when i read the title of this video and now i'm very excited it made the list

  • @guyfnsmiley
    @guyfnsmiley 2 роки тому

    Dude, agreed. Rosetta Stoned is one of their best tracks!

  • @h-dawg969
    @h-dawg969 Рік тому

    Please pretty please do bass lesson for right in two!

  • @MVP.113
    @MVP.113 4 роки тому +1

    Aw man, glad you had that Rosetta Stoned riff on here. It's my personal favorite Tool bass line. Not the most complex out there, but the BAMF scale is pushed to the max when that riff busts out

  • @perseusrex614
    @perseusrex614 3 роки тому

    Justin is certainly top 10 if not top 5 best bassists ever!

  • @Toto-dd4hj
    @Toto-dd4hj 4 роки тому +1

    Disposition is the best bass line of Tool

  • @davidc8734
    @davidc8734 3 роки тому

    Nice vid brother. If you get a chance to watch the Ernie Ball String Theory with JT of TOOL you’ll see him playing 46 and 2.... they cut away but you hear him put that 7th fret F in there when he’s playing. And likewise I’ve seen bass players put it in there and also leave it out. I leave the interpretation to the individual I guess. Again nice vid. I’ll have to check out more of them.

  • @SPMusic18
    @SPMusic18 4 роки тому

    From what I hear in 46&2, Justin starts playing the f after the mini build up and when guitar starts swelling after 40ish seconds.

  • @erikf.7377
    @erikf.7377 Рік тому

    Holy shit I just configured myself a Bass on the Kiesel website just for fun and it almost looks like yours

  • @andrewortiz3224
    @andrewortiz3224 3 роки тому

    I think hush is one of their more underrated bass lines

  • @elenstefs
    @elenstefs 2 роки тому

    That's such a beautiful bass tone!

  • @piratebasscaptain
    @piratebasscaptain Рік тому

    Hi what effect pedal you use ?

  • @pjotrvangriensven
    @pjotrvangriensven 4 роки тому +1

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the riff from Rosetta Stoned doesn't actually go like that.

  • @seantremblay6438
    @seantremblay6438 2 роки тому

    It's insane, that humbucker pluck even before eulogy. He will always be one of the best bassists.like rage tool and whooten from bela fleck

    • @seantremblay6438
      @seantremblay6438 2 роки тому

      And when it comes to drummers as well. Like you can't say tool is not talented, and you did a good job

  • @Rudero3
    @Rudero3 Рік тому

    In my opinion, Prison Sex is the best bass heavy song Tool has, but it is not a Justin Chancellor song, despite them playing it almost every single show till...I think the last time they played it was 2001, and that upsets me lol. That's my favorite song. Not their best song, but my personal favorite.
    All the songs you included are great, but Prison Sex's bassline just, ah man, there's just something about it.

  • @Hyperboy97
    @Hyperboy97 4 роки тому

    Could you or someone walk me through the settings you use for the delay on Pneuma?

  • @jdub_bkv6598
    @jdub_bkv6598 3 роки тому

    What effects are you running during the aenema riff?

  • @tylerpotenberg8969
    @tylerpotenberg8969 4 роки тому

    Just curious, what are you using for strings on this bass?

  • @AndyFelbab
    @AndyFelbab Рік тому

    I just finished a tool bass medely and all I'm struggling with is making it sound good from a cell phone. It's not quite loud enough and you can't pick up my bass too well while playing against the music. Any tips?

  • @creepymcpeepers
    @creepymcpeepers 11 місяців тому

    How you make the tones

  • @frankword9889
    @frankword9889 3 роки тому +1

    The fact the "The Pot" isn't on this list, makes it Null and void!!

  • @Theseamanlord
    @Theseamanlord 4 роки тому

    finally my bass and my fat fingers have a reason to hop back on my bass

  • @lyrasimo
    @lyrasimo 4 роки тому

    thanks for not putting schism , awesome bass line but its everywhere

  • @itznoxy7193
    @itznoxy7193 Рік тому

    For Rosetta Stoned the second last note of bar 19 is Ab not C.

  • @-Earthless
    @-Earthless 4 роки тому

    I was expecting Vicarious intro riff on top 5

  • @maninthemist7347
    @maninthemist7347 2 роки тому

    Can’t believe schism wasn’t on the list

  • @logangreer3629
    @logangreer3629 3 роки тому +1

    DUDE... WINGS FOR MARIE pt.2?!?!?!

  • @Adam-cn7it
    @Adam-cn7it 4 роки тому

    No offence to Schism... but props for not using it as that would been a little too obvious👍

  • @tobias5740
    @tobias5740 4 роки тому +1

    The Rosetta Stoned riff during the guitar solo part is off unfortunately

  • @josephharvey1762
    @josephharvey1762 4 роки тому

    I thought it was going to be Schism next every single one

  • @MonolithMike
    @MonolithMike 3 роки тому +1

    This list is rubbish without Schism!!!! 😝 jk man there’re sooo many great ones it’s hard to choose. Great video thanks!

  • @shinjial
    @shinjial 4 роки тому

    Trying really hard not to go for Schism and The Pot haha

  • @meliassetiawan1267
    @meliassetiawan1267 3 роки тому

    RIFF OFFED BY DREAM THEATER HOME!!!

  • @MuhammadKilany
    @MuhammadKilany 4 роки тому

    The Pot!
    You missed this one

  • @MrGreendayzed
    @MrGreendayzed 3 роки тому

    Pretty sure sober is the most famous bass track from them. People who don't know tool heard that song.

  • @greganderson2239
    @greganderson2239 Рік тому

    Surprised schism wasn't part of the 5?

  • @connorgamer96
    @connorgamer96 Рік тому

    Anima?

  • @eyeonyou1554
    @eyeonyou1554 2 роки тому

    That pNuma baseline sounds like Eminem 🙀

  • @calvados5687
    @calvados5687 3 роки тому

    10.000 days pt. 2 . .

  • @irx_9gaming436
    @irx_9gaming436 2 роки тому

    Missing a few notes I feel… tab books aren’t always right, especially in 46&2 and disposition

  • @wedshed1584
    @wedshed1584 3 роки тому

    I ain't mainstream or nothing like that but where the fuck was the pot that's the most bad ass bass line the whole song

  • @evaristomedrano1242
    @evaristomedrano1242 2 роки тому

    Flood gets no love?? Not even the comments section.. #TOOL

  • @kantronal9800
    @kantronal9800 2 роки тому

    Ur Played pneuma very ...specialy

  • @Meshuggapeth
    @Meshuggapeth 4 роки тому

    Justin does not use a pick right?

    • @ajanaya8055
      @ajanaya8055 4 роки тому

      He does.

    • @Meshuggapeth
      @Meshuggapeth 4 роки тому

      Aj Anaya Whoa. It sounds more like finger style to me. Coolio.

    • @irti_pk
      @irti_pk 4 роки тому

      @@Meshuggapeth I believe he only uses finger style on Wings pt 1 and 2. And when they played it live he even sat down to play it.

    • @Meshuggapeth
      @Meshuggapeth 4 роки тому

      SuperSJ Ah. When I saw tool live I was so far away there was no telling, also they did not play those songs u unfortunately but they played my favorite Third Eye at least