By far, the best content regarding bass learning of the UA-cam. I have a "Dan Hawkins" playlist saved to study bass. Every video is precious. Thank you Dan, down here from Brasil.
Best and most practical lessons I've found. Been playng for 35 years professinally by ear mostly and I am fnally understanding chords, modes etc. because of Dan's videos. Best teacher out there!
What an amazing teacher! I think I discovered you in 2021 when I started to get serious about the bass guitar. Thank you so much for another great lesson!
I try to learn at least one thing from each video but the process you did this my brain grabbed the entire angle from this lesson . Thank you very much . I do believe the course you have for this is for me .
I just discovered your channel. I am going to go back to the very first video you ever did seven years ago and incorporate every single one into my practice time. Infinite thanks to you for your excellent teaching style and for serving humanity ❤
Great lessons Dan. When I see chord symbols on charts which is a a tad different than why I’m used to I get a tad confused. For example if I see a g9 I presume it would be a major arpeggio with a 9th. You have taught me so so much. Admittedly I don’t watch as much as I do unless I’m Stuck on something. Weirdly I was only yesterday searching the net about what you spoke about in the video. Hope all is well
Great lesson! One thing that remains difficult for me to understand is what scales can be played over chords that are not part of the scale. For example F# would normally be the Phrygian mode when playing in D major, however here the chord is (secondary?) dominant. If you were to play a walking bass line, then which scale would fit best over such a chord and how would you find this scale?
Yeah, that’s a very good question. I’ll probably go through that in another lesson. To answer your question, F# Phrygian Dominant fits well over this because the chord is borrowed from B Harmonic Minor, where that is the relevant mode. If you’re interested, I have a (paid) theory course that covers it all.
Thanks! I don’t do lessons but I do have paid courses that dive deeper (on my website). Feel free to suggest a course if you don’t see what you’re looking for; I’m making more and more in the future.
Thanks for this lesson Dan. But question for you. If this is in the Key of D, why is the F# a dominant chord? I thought the A is dominant in the key of D.
No need to guess. Especially if you're trying to teach. The overall tonality is D, so it will end and (probably) start in D. However, - this is one of the great things about jazz - you use temporary other key centres, so the harmony takes a little walk. These other key centres are likely not going to be far removed from the original, but in more modern jazz the relationships get more and more adventurous. So while you are temporarily in a different key, the dominant, say, or the relative minor, you will find chords from within that key, not just tonic chords. Everything connects together and it's really not that different to the way Bach does stuff with harmony and form. So F# is a dominant because it is taking you into the key of B minor, which is a familiar thing for western ears to hear. But the F# note is also in the previous chord of D, so you have a relation there as well. This movement from Tonic Major to Major a third up is very sweet and extremely common. You know "All Of Me" or "Georgia"?
You can use a scale or mode or arpeggio over any chord. The goal is to make it sound musical and ‘good’! So use anything to that end. Figure out great bass lines, analyse them, and you’ll see what works.
Unfortunately, the chart I get are for playing the song, with lyrics and chord changes when they occur. With ukulele players, sometimes they added a transitional chord just to make it sounds better, and misname the chords. Am7 plays the same as C6 on a ukulele
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By far, the best content regarding bass learning of the UA-cam. I have a "Dan Hawkins" playlist saved to study bass. Every video is precious. Thank you Dan, down here from Brasil.
Thank you so much! 🙏👍🇧🇷
I’m right there with you and have also been compiling a “Dan H” playlist. The books Dan’s written are also informative.
I have a ‘bass theory’ playlist, but it might as well be a Dan Hawkins playlist. It’s 95% his videos.
Best and most practical lessons I've found. Been playng for 35 years professinally by ear mostly and I am fnally understanding chords, modes etc. because of Dan's videos. Best teacher out there!
@@tdavis8118 thank you 🙏
I’d also enjoy a more in depth look at navigating charts, with further thoughts, ideas, and repertoire licks😊
Yes Dan, please do more lessons like this sir.
What an amazing teacher! I think I discovered you in 2021 when I started to get serious about the bass guitar. Thank you so much for another great lesson!
That's really kind - thanks so much!
One of your best if not the best lesson Dan, and you have many fantastic lessons for even the experienced player.
Bravo sir! 👏 ❤
Wow, thanks!
Great lesson! I definitely want to learn more about playing from chord charts. Different styles, etc.
Cool! I’m on it…
I try to learn at least one thing from each video but the process you did this my brain grabbed the entire angle from this lesson . Thank you very much . I do believe the course you have for this is for me .
Fantastic! The course isn't written yet but it will be next year...
I just discovered your channel. I am going to go back to the very first video you ever did seven years ago and incorporate every single one into my practice time. Infinite thanks to you for your excellent teaching style and for serving humanity ❤
Thank you, Melody! Hopefully you’ll find a few more that help you.
Thanks Dan
0:37 Try to do more lessons on chord chart writing methods, using modes on chords and reading techniques also.
Want more of this. Yes. Especially triads. And cord tones
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Great lesson as always, Dan and great sound out of that p-bass too!
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Hi Dan! I LOVE this lesson! When is this blues course coming out? I want to buy this one! Really great lesson! Thank you! ❤
Thank you! I’ll release it in the first week of 2025.
Always great info Dan, thank you! Keep it coming!
That sound! I want that sound!
That's very good lesson thanks!!!
You’re welcome! 🙏🙏
Great lessons 👍 Thanks a lot 😊
Hi Dan. Great lesson. I hope there will be more like this
I’ll do more, definitely. 👍
Great lessons Dan. When I see chord symbols on charts which is a a tad different than why I’m used to I get a tad confused. For example if I see a g9 I presume it would be a major arpeggio with a 9th.
You have taught me so so much. Admittedly I don’t watch as much as I do unless I’m Stuck on something. Weirdly I was only yesterday searching the net about what you spoke about in the video.
Hope all is well
Thanks. Yes, chord symbols can be tricky and you do just have to learn them. G9 would be G7 (dominant) with the 9th in.
I loved the bass lesson. Thanks, Dan.
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Nice comprehensive chapter Dan.
Thanks, John.
I don’t care what anybody says about you Dan you’re all right. Once you got into minor and augmented triad, I kind of lost it couldn’t follow.
What are people saying about me?? 😂
That You are the best music educator on the planet. :)
@@Rysz-art Not sure about that but thank you!!
Thank you! I need to try to create chord charts for some of the songs I have been having trouble with, usually when it gets to the bridge sections.
It’s a great skill to learn. 🙏👍
Great lesson Dan. Very useful skill. Many thanks for sharing your wonderful work.
Thank you!
Great lesson thks Dan...yes more like this putting theory into practice would be really helpful.
You got it. 👍
Thanks!! Will be BlackFriday for courses 🎉? 😊
Yes!
Thanks
Great lesson Dan - this ties together a number of things that I have been wondering about and working on. Many thanks.
I’ll do more like this.
Great lesson! One thing that remains difficult for me to understand is what scales can be played over chords that are not part of the scale. For example F# would normally be the Phrygian mode when playing in D major, however here the chord is (secondary?) dominant. If you were to play a walking bass line, then which scale would fit best over such a chord and how would you find this scale?
Yeah, that’s a very good question. I’ll probably go through that in another lesson. To answer your question, F# Phrygian Dominant fits well over this because the chord is borrowed from B Harmonic Minor, where that is the relevant mode. If you’re interested, I have a (paid) theory course that covers it all.
yes sir very awesome
Just discovered your site...wish I'd found it earlier. .. years earlier.
Great to have you here!
Yes please!
What do you charge for lessons?
Thanks! I don’t do lessons but I do have paid courses that dive deeper (on my website). Feel free to suggest a course if you don’t see what you’re looking for; I’m making more and more in the future.
Dan is the Blues course you mentioned here on sale now? If so not sure which it is?? Thanks
I’ve decided to release it in the new year. It’s all finished and ready to go!
Thanks for this lesson Dan. But question for you. If this is in the Key of D, why is the F# a dominant chord? I thought the A is dominant in the key of D.
Great question. It’s in D but there are loads of chords from outside the key to make it sound more sophisticated I guess.
No need to guess. Especially if you're trying to teach. The overall tonality is D, so it will end and (probably) start in D. However, - this is one of the great things about jazz - you use temporary other key centres, so the harmony takes a little walk. These other key centres are likely not going to be far removed from the original, but in more modern jazz the relationships get more and more adventurous. So while you are temporarily in a different key, the dominant, say, or the relative minor, you will find chords from within that key, not just tonic chords. Everything connects together and it's really not that different to the way Bach does stuff with harmony and form. So F# is a dominant because it is taking you into the key of B minor, which is a familiar thing for western ears to hear. But the F# note is also in the previous chord of D, so you have a relation there as well. This movement from Tonic Major to Major a third up is very sweet and extremely common. You know "All Of Me" or "Georgia"?
@@davewallace1209it’s just a turn of phrase, Dave. Good comment though, thanks. 🙏
When I've found myself out of the scale shape, should I lean on chord tones until I get back in the scale shape? Or learn extended scale shapes?
You can use a scale or mode or arpeggio over any chord. The goal is to make it sound musical and ‘good’! So use anything to that end. Figure out great bass lines, analyse them, and you’ll see what works.
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Unfortunately, the chart I get are for playing the song, with lyrics and chord changes when they occur. With ukulele players, sometimes they added a transitional chord just to make it sounds better, and misname the chords. Am7 plays the same as C6 on a ukulele
there are D all over the bass.. he he he...