HOW TO PLAY FUNK... on upright & electric bass

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2018
  • So this is an exciting lesson...
    As this is the first time an upright bass has made an appearance on SBL!
    Now you might jump to the conclusion: upright = jazz, right?
    Wrong.
    It doesn't.
    In this lesson we're talking about funk... with a capital F!
    If you're serious about getting your funk playing together, then this lesson is for you...
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  • @-l_gavin_l-
    @-l_gavin_l- 5 років тому +88

    How you attack the note makes a huge difference in feel, absolutely. This guy is clearly a master of tone and groove.

    • @Nikosi9
      @Nikosi9 4 роки тому +2

      So true. And notice that he plucks down near the end of the fingerboard. The closer to the bridge the less "round" is the attack. Notice that Jaco plays almost over the bridge pickup which makes the notes "pop" in a staccato manner. I've seen so many video's of electric bass players demoing upright basses, or even fretless basses, playing in the middle of the fretboard. The notes all blend into each other...

  • @froliciouspanda
    @froliciouspanda 5 років тому +102

    "You have no doubt, daddy's home when he puts down the down beat."

    • @Benji2N
      @Benji2N 5 років тому +8

      Bruh, that quote....I've been searching for that quote my whole bass career.

    • @froliciouspanda
      @froliciouspanda 5 років тому +3

      It's the only one you need, my friend

    • @ToddSmith1
      @ToddSmith1 5 років тому +3

      Downbeat Dad

    • @Anddrew914
      @Anddrew914 2 роки тому +1

      This is how I talk to my fiance

    • @dimagabriel4699
      @dimagabriel4699 3 місяці тому

      Daddy's right in that crease.

  • @carlowchannel
    @carlowchannel 5 років тому +296

    thanks elon

  • @Letmori
    @Letmori 5 років тому +595

    Funky Elon Musk

    • @jockojohn3294
      @jockojohn3294 5 років тому +9

      Funky Musk........Hey, that would be a good meme for someone to do....

    • @mr.stingray8709
      @mr.stingray8709 5 років тому +3

      I was thinking the same at the beginning of the video 😁

    • @mr.stingray8709
      @mr.stingray8709 5 років тому +17

      But the bass of Elon would surely have been electric 🤔

    • @och70
      @och70 5 років тому +3

      That sounds like a 70's-era after shave.

    • @UprightBassist
      @UprightBassist 5 років тому +4

      @@mr.stingray8709 it is, actually. Electric Upright.

  • @crocholiday
    @crocholiday Рік тому +6

    I love the way stand up sounds in a funk setting. Such a killer tone.

  • @Honch777
    @Honch777 5 років тому +21

    Damn, I could watch / listen to this guy play all day.

  • @peterbrooke7146
    @peterbrooke7146 5 років тому +12

    What a bass master and one hell of a funky boi 10/10 that solo slapped hard as well amazing stuff i need an upright now 🔥

  • @fretworks9692
    @fretworks9692 3 роки тому +3

    This is probably the best SBL video I’ve seen. Wonderful stuff. 👍👍👍

  • @enriquepizarro2099
    @enriquepizarro2099 5 років тому +116

    Great, now I need to buy an upright bass. My wife is gonna kill me, thanks, Scott.

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 5 років тому +16

      Haha! Don't worry mate, It will take you ALL those years again to master it. It's not an electric. It's a different instrument all together, and the another life to master the bow! But GO FOR IT regardless. It's way more satisfying than an electric. yes, I
      am a double bass player. This is good stuff.

    • @legopachycephalosaurus6825
      @legopachycephalosaurus6825 2 роки тому +2

      The Double bass is honestly great, I’ve only played for around 5 years and I haven’t tried much jazz or funk but so far even classical is just absolutely amazing. It’s a really great instrument that can be used in so many types of bands and groups. The sound is beautiful, pizz and bowed are different but equally great for their own purposes.

    • @pongugy9828
      @pongugy9828 2 роки тому +3

      @@willb3698 I play bass guitar now, but I used to play violin. I wonder if some of the knowledge carries over but I honestly doubt it

    • @lettychan27
      @lettychan27 2 роки тому +1

      @@pongugy9828 I used to play the cello, thought the stretch was tough when I first learn... tried the DB, it's 10x the stretch! 😵‍💫

  • @sandrogorlero8886
    @sandrogorlero8886 5 років тому +5

    Thanks a lot for your lesson! I appreciated so much your tips, I love the upright bass and also the funk. This is a lovely sound. Outstanding.

  • @FrederickTSchurgerDC
    @FrederickTSchurgerDC 5 років тому +4

    This might be the extra push to get me wanting to sign-up for the course!! Love this, and I've been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks for the share!

  • @antonio.beirao
    @antonio.beirao 5 років тому +14

    Great lesson! Very useful tips. More Upright Bass lessons!

  • @sid9239
    @sid9239 5 років тому +8

    In love with the upright bass... 😍 N obviously he got the groove.... 👌🕺

  • @luridpast
    @luridpast 5 років тому +5

    I just recently got an electric upright bass SO LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @flash001USA
    @flash001USA 5 років тому +4

    It's always to hear a solid foundation bass style that know when and when NOT to step out of the box.

  • @francoispayen
    @francoispayen 5 років тому +3

    Wow, amazing stuff, and I love how he snuck up a quote from "Summertime" in there! Nice catch Scott, I'll probably have to check this lesson out.

  • @catthat9999
    @catthat9999 5 років тому +2

    This is amazing. I was just trying to figure out a Bernie Edwards line the other day and how he articulated. It's about the attack!! Answered my question.

  • @ArthurStone
    @ArthurStone 5 років тому +22

    Super valuable lesson; the message is in the envelope. Thanks Scott and Chris - much appreciated :D

  • @hansabass
    @hansabass 2 роки тому +2

    This was FAB. Tnx! Only seeing this now in 2021 because of interest in a EUB. Chris seems to be a very fine teacher who is very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to. This Yamaha sounds incredible btw...

  • @playinhard
    @playinhard 5 років тому +2

    Great stuff, Chris! Looking forward to seeing you next week! :)

  • @benneburg
    @benneburg 5 років тому +3

    I've met Chris a couple of times through work, funky to see him here!

  • @warrenbass7350
    @warrenbass7350 5 років тому +28

    Who the hell clicked 'Unlike" ???? Killer video Scott! Thanks

    • @flash001USA
      @flash001USA 5 років тому +4

      Jealous people who can't even hold down a single note bass riff in the key of E.... On the E string.

    • @Nikosi9
      @Nikosi9 4 роки тому

      Maybe, it was someone who read all the dumb comments about what the guy looked like. Personally, I think he looks like Keanu Reeves

  • @RadiusGroove
    @RadiusGroove 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Scott and Chris! Great Video!

  • @funnyshit905
    @funnyshit905 5 років тому +8

    THAT SOLO THOUGH!!

  • @andrelotter9590
    @andrelotter9590 3 роки тому

    I was thinking of buying an upright yesterday and voila Scott's Bass Lessons has a video on it in my UA-cam feed!

  • @charlesgrey8651
    @charlesgrey8651 3 роки тому +1

    Hot Damn, Holy Smokes 👌❤👍Great vid!!!

  • @11rfpro
    @11rfpro 5 років тому +2

    I’m really feeling this guy

  • @fernandom.5873
    @fernandom.5873 5 років тому +2

    I have the same Yamaha silent bass so this was cool to watch

  • @BlaireBustillo
    @BlaireBustillo 5 років тому +1

    Great funky groove on an upright. 👍😁

  • @knotchbass
    @knotchbass 5 років тому +1

    Scott thanks for turning me on to Chris.......................His approach is so up lifting!!!!!

  • @InfinitelyQurious
    @InfinitelyQurious 2 роки тому +1

    Oh man, that was incredible.

  • @mad354
    @mad354 5 років тому +13

    that really help Thanks Elon! nice video, its a must watch. really good stuff. triple thumbs up

  • @esitoris
    @esitoris 3 роки тому

    Just fantastic!!!!

  • @danmcgrew6975
    @danmcgrew6975 4 роки тому +2

    Why do I watch these videos? They make me realize how much more I need to practice.

  • @TheWonderer7
    @TheWonderer7 5 років тому

    Awesome! Very informative

  • @richgreen9220
    @richgreen9220 2 роки тому

    Inspiring stuff. Superb.

  • @soundwisestudios5340
    @soundwisestudios5340 Місяць тому

    Damn... amazing playing!

  • @GUTTERHOOK
    @GUTTERHOOK 5 років тому +1

    Great video. Up close like that is...oh, man. Or...oh, minh!

  • @gabrielcornea9119
    @gabrielcornea9119 5 років тому

    Awesome stuff!

  • @MrVyrtuoso
    @MrVyrtuoso 3 роки тому +1

    CMD is just funky awesome!

  • @willb1157
    @willb1157 2 роки тому

    "Lucky enough to fly Chris over here......to Leeds" hahaha. You're Brave, Scott.

  • @Lindy77ful
    @Lindy77ful 5 років тому

    Super dope!

  • @groupesoy
    @groupesoy 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent 👍

  • @vickymay9222
    @vickymay9222 3 роки тому

    Outstanding vid!!! Cheers (just discovered it, 3 years out)****

  • @fromaggio7654
    @fromaggio7654 5 років тому

    Thanks Elon, very cool!

  • @owensiegel4452
    @owensiegel4452 Рік тому +2

    The bass he's using is the Yamaha slb300 pro. I just recently got the slb300sk which is the baseline model and it's fantastic. You can even play orchestral stuff with a bow on it

  • @lovesickening1043
    @lovesickening1043 4 роки тому +3

    Chris Minh Doky (because his name isn't in the title or description)

  • @basslover1345
    @basslover1345 5 років тому +1

    Amazing

  • @MikeSmith-lt4rh
    @MikeSmith-lt4rh 5 років тому

    Oh hell yea!

  • @victorsimonin7025
    @victorsimonin7025 5 років тому +2

    11:52 summertime theme in the solo part 👏🏼

  • @vladpetrov9477
    @vladpetrov9477 3 місяці тому

    Контрабас супер !

  • @MohanRitsema
    @MohanRitsema 5 років тому +2

    Can you do a vid just talking your story and how you came to be a session musician and what that journey was like?

  • @the_bassiah
    @the_bassiah Рік тому

    wow this guy is incredible

  • @LordMarlle
    @LordMarlle 4 роки тому +2

    So simple, it's profound. I've been a huge fan of Ryuichi Sakamoto's since discovering YMO recently, Chris' collaborating with Sakamoto is another great reason for checking him out
    Also, will this 3rd degree indirect mention of YMO ever get Scott to talk about the master of the low end that is Haruomi Hosono?

  • @hancyber
    @hancyber 5 років тому

    As a bass player, I learned a lot from your videos, thanks Charles..ehh I meant Scott.

  • @pcallas66
    @pcallas66 3 роки тому

    The interesting thing is Oscar Peterson was one of Billy Joel's idols. I'm going to try this. Thank you for the great lesson!!!

  • @thiagodeandradeneves4585
    @thiagodeandradeneves4585 5 років тому

    Just. Wow.

  • @kaylaholland3731
    @kaylaholland3731 5 років тому +10

    Please have a double bass series.

  • @tonygallo1104
    @tonygallo1104 2 роки тому

    i thoroughly enjoyed. thanks . I Play bass but i dont slap. i try to create more of an upright sound when possible.. i do like to swing and groove. i unfortunately don't play often w drummer. but i'm ok with it. I consider myself a functional bass player. i'm a singer...oh yea cant wait to listen to Ray Brown.. thanks for the tip!

  • @ecarromeana
    @ecarromeana 5 років тому

    Huge vid.

  • @KirkDickinson
    @KirkDickinson 5 років тому

    Would like to see this guy live. Maybe a double header with Doug Johns.

  • @SergeBanda
    @SergeBanda 5 років тому

    Cool

  • @talongregory4375
    @talongregory4375 5 років тому +48

    Everyone is comparing him to Elon Musk, but I'm seeing Adam Neeley in like 15 years. So, I think we've discovered that Adam Neeley looks like Elon

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 5 років тому

      Adam Neeley? Yes, I really admire his musical knowledge - but I don't see what you say. Too cold.

    • @nicolasperez4443
      @nicolasperez4443 4 роки тому

      lmao

  • @mossmuncher1937
    @mossmuncher1937 5 років тому +1

    Lol I play kontrabass but I want to start learning bass guitar, I'm SO hyped C:

    • @sk8terboi10003
      @sk8terboi10003 5 років тому +1

      Should be a pretty easy transition since all your notes are laid out for you

  • @willb3698
    @willb3698 5 років тому +1

    Finally !

  • @mrscary3105
    @mrscary3105 5 років тому

    Indeed funky

  • @JapanMusic007
    @JapanMusic007 5 років тому

    This is the essence of bass...

  • @KevinDuvernay
    @KevinDuvernay 3 роки тому

    What an upright beast

  • @jacobscott2830
    @jacobscott2830 4 роки тому +1

    If you like funky upright then listen to Sabrosa by The Beastie Boy’s. Yauch played a mean upright.

  • @3DCGdesign
    @3DCGdesign 5 місяців тому

    Wide, edge, cuts, round, anchor, vibe, funky, lay down in the crease, heavy, daddy’s home… we are in desperate need of words when we try to describe music. (Same can be said for taste and flavors in cooking)

  • @maddoxtroy683
    @maddoxtroy683 5 років тому +6

    So to wrap this up... funk, edge, anchor, space, daddy.

  • @isetta4083
    @isetta4083 5 років тому +15

    3:12
    me

  • @mrhertzppl8759
    @mrhertzppl8759 5 років тому +1

    been eyeing blady bass at local pawn, vs strapping elec onto stand🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @iancollins407
    @iancollins407 5 років тому +1

    This cat is damn good

  • @lucasglenn3079
    @lucasglenn3079 5 років тому +1

    I’m assuming that’s not just midi on the organ because it sounded really organic, so anyone know who that was a recording of?

  • @charliebadger
    @charliebadger 5 років тому

    Easy :)

  • @beataddiktgodd
    @beataddiktgodd 4 роки тому

    👌🏾

  • @ryuyamakawa4431
    @ryuyamakawa4431 5 років тому

    Front feel. Funky!

  • @danielfmyers
    @danielfmyers 5 років тому

    @4:54 sounds like Remco 👍

  • @SteveGouldinSpain
    @SteveGouldinSpain 5 років тому +7

    Strange...I was just listening to Miles Mosley (with Kamasi Washington Band ) playing upright today and thinking how does he get that thing to cut through the mix...here's the answer.

    • @KreaperSlayer
      @KreaperSlayer 5 років тому +3

      I had the chance to meet and open up for Miles Mosely's band over a year ago. I got to play through his amp and he showed me his pedal board. That guy truly puts a different feel on the upright

    • @SteveGouldinSpain
      @SteveGouldinSpain 5 років тому +1

      @@KreaperSlayer he has a great sound. I'm an instant fan!

  • @esitoris
    @esitoris 2 роки тому +1

    Man!!!!

  • @gmcilwain
    @gmcilwain 3 роки тому

    Whats the different between Yamaha Silent 200 vs the new 300 upright bass?

  • @hahabass
    @hahabass 5 років тому +3

    It was an eye-opener, Scott? You mean ear-opener, surely?!

  • @deddybassdeddytetanel2680
    @deddybassdeddytetanel2680 5 років тому +2

    💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @jgfakjshfdgkajshd
    @jgfakjshfdgkajshd 5 років тому

    Wow

  • @phreakadelik21
    @phreakadelik21 5 років тому

    what is a crease? what is an edge? what is the width of the music?

  • @rustyjames6971
    @rustyjames6971 3 роки тому

    wow.

  • @aaronrivers64
    @aaronrivers64 Рік тому +1

    ________________ This is blank because I am absolutely lost for words.

  • @clementtytube
    @clementtytube 4 роки тому

    Great playing... I just felt he attacks the strings just too much... A bit more than needed IMHO... thus the low end got killed a bit, I guess... But truly impeccable approach and attitude. His note accuracy really felt like "big daddy's home"

  • @ericgarcia5611
    @ericgarcia5611 3 роки тому

    What brand/model of bass is this???

  • @PhillipAlcock
    @PhillipAlcock 4 роки тому

    Just like Bootsie said!

  • @anderssvart3257
    @anderssvart3257 5 років тому +32

    The first thought - "OMG, Elon Musk's good at contrabass"

    • @stonail665
      @stonail665 5 років тому

      It's a common bass face, you might check Adam neely. lol

  • @magnaetasi
    @magnaetasi 5 років тому

    That EUB sounds great! What is it?

    • @lennue7255
      @lennue7255 5 років тому +2

      It's a Yamaha SLB 200

  • @FranHn1982
    @FranHn1982 3 роки тому

    Somebody knows the name of the soundtrack at the end of the video???

  • @lyrasimo
    @lyrasimo 5 років тому +4

    love the sound but i hate the no sustain on upright basses

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 5 років тому +2

      lyrasimo Mate my double bass will sustain for days! Get some Schertler Full Compass 180's or Spiro Solo's and you'll be muting everything. I think you may have been around orchestral strings - designed for bow. Or players who want a thud thud thud.

    • @andybaxter4442
      @andybaxter4442 4 роки тому +1

      My upright will out-sustain any bass guitar ... with my bow!

  • @martinezuribedaniel4171
    @martinezuribedaniel4171 Рік тому

    What EUB is he playing please?

  • @marc9709
    @marc9709 3 роки тому +1

    Sometimes I stand my acoustic bass upright and jam...

  • @tobiaswolf6630
    @tobiaswolf6630 3 роки тому

    How does he find the right notes without even looking at the fretboard?
    I am considering taking up electric upright bass and I am afraid I won´t make it without the frets...

    • @alankline1124
      @alankline1124 2 роки тому

      No worries - most EUB's come with dots on the side of the fingerboard - body memory takes you from there... b u t - BEWARE THE RABBIT HOLE!

  • @RodrigoMurasawa
    @RodrigoMurasawa 5 років тому

    holly

  • @yzimsx
    @yzimsx 5 років тому +2

    I call the "front end of the note" _attack_.