Beginner Bass Lesson (Your Very First Steps)
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- There’s never been a better time to pick up a bass guitar. And in this video I’m going to talk you through everything you’ll need to get started, plus I show you that most difficult of first tasks ie. getting tuned up and staying there (you’d be surprised how many experienced players still can’t). I’ll also get you playing something to which you can say, “Hey, I just played that!” And that’s a great feeling.
In this lesson you’re going to learn:
- The different parts of the bass.
- How to plug in and tune your bass.
- Some essential beginners technique and theory.
- I’ll also show you some cool riffs to learn.
- And much more!
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1:18 Parts of bass
5:40 Plugging in your bass
8:19 Tuning your bass
11:25 Technique
16:36 Theory
18:47 Cool riffs to learn
For those of you who needs it
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i’m a 17 year old girl who is obsessed with rock music and today my first bass came and i was so happy but all the beginner tutorials were confusing me so i began thinking it just wasn’t for me.... this was so clear and i’m so motivated to continue :)) thank you
Nice, hope you’re still at it!
If something is getting difficult for you just search for other tutorials and otherr ways of putting the information so you can understand it ^^
It will be kinda difficult at the beginning but try to don't get overwhelmed and continue, I promise is worth it
hahah are we the same person?
Im too 17 lets become friends 😙
W G hey bestie
What a great lesson, I've just bought my first P Bass guitar, I've never played a musical instrument in my life, but what a great way to lean here in my retirement. By the way, I'm 66 years old. 😀
That is SO awesome dude! Really pumped that this video helped you kick off your bass journey! Enjoy the ride!
OK, 61 years old here and got my first ever bass in the mail today and just had my first lesson. "These are the strings" was exactly where I needed to start. Thanks Scott.
LOL... exactly! I looked at a "Lesson 1 for Beginners" Scott taught 11 years ago on UA-cam and I was completely discouraged! I thought, WOW, this guy is the worst teacher ever for beginners. Waaaayyyyy too advanced for beginners!! Then I searched Google for bass beginner lessons and it brought me right back to Scott's UA-cam channel to this TRUE actual beginner bass guitar lesson. He must have realized just 2 years ago that most beginners are not intermediate, but actual beginners!! LOL! Anyways, this video is more at my level!
@@ptaweston 👍😂
Me, too (old chick here) this past july. 'These are the strings' is perfect. I am still fumbling several beginner videos. Please so share!
I myself just turned 61 and my wife bought me a bass. I love music but am totally not musically talented. (yet). First real lesson is coming soon. Im scared to death Im not going to learn this. I have small hands and its just difficult. (sounds crazy but true) Any tips on how everyone is doing if you are a beginner? Thank you all in advance and rock on.
I played Trumpet in the Elementary school band, in High school I took guitar lessons thinking I would be able to play like EVH, fail. In my early thirties I bought a cheap short scale bass at a pawn shop, failed again. Now turning 59 years old in June, I purchased a full scale p bass and with a little more patience and the help of UA-cam videos, I'm going to play bass this time around.😎
I'm 70 years old and just decided to start playing bass. Thanks for your lessons to get me started.
Me too, same age and no experience
Serio? Really?🎉
Do you play other instruments?
here 53 and am about to start😅
Being a "young" 63 yr. old, I decided to learn how to play the bass. On Father's day I opened my black Marcus Miller v3 4 string bass. Your beginner's tutorial is a godsend. After reading comments from other beginners and encouraging words from real players, I don't feel alone. Thanks to all of my musical, low end friends🎸 Grace & Peace
My 1st ever bass arrives 9am in the morning i'm sitting here can't sleep with excitement thank you for giving me a grounding. The theory bit about a C lost me though
I always remember it as GDAE, like a greeting "G'day!" Though it's top down, and a bit silly, it's helped me lol
Eat
And
Drink
Goon
Eddy ate dynamite, goodbye
Eddie ate dynamite, Good :)
Eat A Delicious Gyro
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I’ve played since I was 9 years old and eventually professional for the last 50+ years and taught many along the way. You’re a good teacher. It would have shaved off a few years if you were my teacher in 1964. Found this video amongst others for a friend that lives far from me. I recommend this video to him and I’m sure he’ll learn from it. You are the best. Thanks.
As someone who's interested in the bass and coming from a place of no knowledge what so ever, this was amazingly useful! Thanks indeed.
you can get an awesome bass for £100 now ..thats 1 dinner at a fancy restaurant
Agreed
Same here mate, it's really really helped me.
I so appreciate Scott's patience in explaining the anatomy of the bass and taking total (older) newbies like me thought the very elementary aspects of learning this truly wonderful instrument. Thank you Scott!
Appreciate that, glad you found it useful!!
Please make a playlist of these video’s, in the right order,
So everybody following these series, can easily find them back,
And can actually learn something.....much appreciated, Thanks for your effort! 🐥
yea!!!
This is actually a really good idea, cuz there's obviously good and bad orders to learn things, you don't want to have a bunch of gaps in your understanding either. I wonder if anyone has done what you suggested
There's an SBL playlist in linked below the video
I’m 66 years of age mate! I’ve just got round to trying to learn the bass in my retirement! It’s took me 50 years😂😂. Thank God there are people like you to make to eventual feel like I can at least learn to do it! Thanks again for this up load. Still a bit nervous about timing it up though🥴. What’s the easiest electronic device to buy to help me do it! Once again you’re a great teacher!👍
I'm 28 and I was thinking I might be too old, you changed my mind I think
I'm not too far behind you. I'm 50 and have been wanting to learn bass for decades. I've been playing drums since I was 13 and have loved it! I love playing with great bass players. I have been eyeballing the bass for so long. I'm buying a Fender beginner acoustic bass this week.
Fantastic! I just turned 60 and starting now. I've always loved hearing live music and was envious of the musicians making it happen. I have no idea why it took me so long to try and play something. Welp... here I am!
I am 39 and I have started learning bass. Your testimony has encouraged me. Thank you 🙏
Dare I say it, but I am 72 years young and have played the Bass Guitar (badly) for almost 60 years. Thanks to The Bass God (Scott) I find I have been playing the Bass wrong, wrong, wrong. I am now enjoying, thanks to Scott, a new lease of life playing all of the old tunes correctly from The Beatles, to Pink Floyd, fromThe Kinks to Deep Purple. Cheers Scott, long may you reign.
Bass starter kit arrived yesterday. Never played any musical instrument before and I'm starting at the grumpy old age of 54-and-a-bit. Finally found this video, and all of a sudden I'm not scared of trying ! Just what I needed, thanks so much Scott !
Hey same here , 54 and some. Next month i'm getting my squier affinity pj bass starter pack. Have fun learning.
@@hemmohoving2558 Same to you man ! I'm 2 weeks in and making slow but steady progress. Enjoy it man, but don't get mad when you find bits hard. Put it down, walk away, come back later. Works for me !
@@michaeltomlinson7245 Tanks for the advice , i can't wait to get mine and start practice it.
Haha I’m also 54 and my bass is arriving in 2 days. I had a bass when I was 25 but couldn’t get my head around it so I sold it. I was drunk every time I picked it up back then though, wondering why I couldn’t play the bass line to Its My Life by Talk Talk. This time I hope I’ll crack it. Hope you all do too.
I'm slightly younger and bought my bass a couple of days ago. Also never played anything before and I've been anxious on how and where to start. Now I know. This video and your comment really help me to want to practice and put the effort in. Thanks!
YOU ARE HEAVEN SENT!!!!! YOU HELPED ME TREMENDOUSLY.
Hello. I haven't tried yet, how are you progressing?
my first bass gets here tomorrow. vid came in clutch preciate it
What bass are you getting? I got a tobias by toby for 100 but ill be upgrading to a mmp7
@@lwavy1416 Glarry GJazz, low budget option but im still gonna go ape on it
Hard to go ape if you don't know how to play lol.
@@mrbungle7586 you clearly dont know how to go ape bro
@@swagmoneyant906 I know how to go ape shit. You should post your 1st bass case opening, followed by the begginer going ape on bass session. Should be entertaining.
I AM new to the Bass. And I have never commented in the history of UA-cam Musicians, and I AM SO GRATEFUL to You, why, because, you have kept it simple and accurate. I AM a Singer, and decided to learn Bass in 2023. You just taught Me, how to tune my bass!!!! Wow!!!! SUPER EXCITED!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Sincerely.
Scott, thanks for this video. I just purchased a bass, and I have watched a lot of UA-cam videos to learn the basics of this instrument. Your material is professionally taught and easy to follow.
I’m not a bass player, but I love music and enjoy learning about it. Great content!
Scott, great beginner tutorial⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I’m 65 and just got my first acoustic bass. I loved EADG and the posturing techniques.
Just got my first bass at 38 years old, and watched a few beginner videos today. This was easily the best, really making it easy to understand how to hold the instrument, how to pluck the strings and how to actually start making some pleasant noises. Amazing, keep doing what you do.
Thank you. Finally someone who understands us beginners. I WILL follow.
I have wanted to learn bass guitar for most of my life. I have looked at a couple of online lessons before but this one really connected. Thank you.
Don’t know why I’m watching this I’ve been playing for years lol
I think it’s because Scott is mesmerizing!
Also helps you become a better teacher
I don't know, why I've watched this. Never played any instrument, and don't have a bass =)
Lol same here, been playing for 35 years!
Played for 4 years, stopped a year ago, and im going back in so this might help
I’m 25 years old and just got my very first bass. My goal is to be able to play confidently by the end of the year. Thank you so much for this! It’s helped a ton!
It is my first time with a bass in my hands and your tutorial has been very helpful. Super easy to understand
I'm loving this - never thought I'd be able to actually run a bass. This is just great, thank you Scott. No music in history - just ...wow!
I just turned 75, and I just bought a Squier Short Scale Bass. I have small hands. I'm also trying to learn piano. I played drums in high school and a year of trumpet. Your lessons will be a huge help!
You are a great teacher...ive been watching over and over until I get everything right... and do the finger work out as well thanks Scott
Great lesson! Excellent examples and just what I needed after buying my first guitar (bass) today at 62 YO. Thank you Scott!
Nice beginner bass lesson. A lot of new basses were sold to us beginners over the past year. Some people watching don't have a bass yet. You provided really good coverage of things to know in the beginning.
Hi Scott. Just signed up for your SBL fretboard lessons and added the extra classes and personal instructor. Super excited to start. I never even held a bass till 2 weeks ago when a Les Paul Bass was offered to me and it was such a great deal I couldn't refuse it. Wish me luck in your course.
Scott, I just picked up the bass. I've been watching some tutorial videos from some very talented players... but you, you have the gift of teaching. There's a big difference between being a great player and teaching, vs being a great player and plus having the gift of teaching.
Just by watching the first section (parts of the base) I learned even more than just that.
Thank you.
Well said!
AMEN! Me too. I'm 70 and my bf bought me a nice beginning bass. It's not super expensive but has a nice sound for a lessor model.
This video was amazing! I am an on and off bass player for ten years, and always get ahead of myself and fed up when I cannot progress. This video really showed me that my foundation knowledge is shocking!!! Especially technique, I am always uncomfortable when I play, now I know why 😅 I got bought a lovely Fender PB and now can focus on these lessons and enjoy it.....PROPERLY 🤣 Thanks sooooooo much Scott, I look forward to really growing and learning as a bass player under your enthusiastic guidance 🎸
Thanks, Scott! I've been playing drums over 50 years and have always loved the bass as well. Just got a beginner's 36" bass just for fun. Love your first lesson; clearly and simply explained! Almost took the bass back but now I won't!
Picked up the bass for the first time today and came across your video. Thank you for making a video for someone that knows nothing about playing but always wanted to learn. (I am 53). I will continue to follow you. Thank You!!!
Thank you so much for uploading all of your videos to UA-cam and being such a great teacher. I've wanted a bass guitar since I was a teenager and finally got one at the age of 43. I had zero experience w/string instruments prior to acquiring it. After doing extensive UA-cam research on how to play the bass, I subscribed to my two favorite channels/instructors. You and the BassBuzz guy. Your tutorials are super helpful; especially the beginner ones. It's surely boring for veteran players to discuss the beginning steps of playing the instrument but it's super important for novices like myself and others to learn the most important basics before trying to play. Thank you for being such a great teacher. I watched some of your more advanced videos (even though I'm not ready for them yet) and found them to be very inspiring. I have so much to practice & learn; you are quickly becoming a household regular here, lol. Even when I'm not practicing I watch your videos in hope to retain knowledge. You're awesome.
YOU ROCK! (The patience you have) Best 1st lesson for a beginner.
This is such a great video. Finally decided to learn bass using my dad's old bass. He played a 76ish (I think based on the serial) US Fender P-Bass FRETLESS NO LINES. Gunna need these videos to figure this thing out, see what my saxophone days carry over.
Man I have watched several " bass lessons for beginners" videos, and they all seem to overwhelm and over complicate learning all the notes and cords. Notes and cords seem so far down the line it's crazy. You made it very simple to understand with a simple exercise to help first and foremost getting your hands coordinated. Thank you
I LOVE your teaching method!!!! Ive also just started playing bass and im thrilled to have found your channel!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I just started playing a few days ago and your videos, along with BassBuzz, have really sped up the process.
Omg this video is so helpful! I knew how to play guitar but I never really understood how things work, I just normally go with the flow coz that's how most of the tutorials I found online teaches us. Bass guitar is my dream instrument since I was 12, now that I'm 22, I'm finally able to buy one for myself, this tutorial of yours is as clear as the day. Now I can't wait for mine to arrive
Thanks Scott, great first lesson! Finding my middle two fingers have a mind of their own in wanting to fly up between playing the 3rd and 5th frets, but will keep at it. 😀
The best easy to follow no drama bass tutorial of all time! Thank you so much Sensei!!!
Fantastic video Scott. Have just ordered a bass guitar, looking forward to getting started. You have explained everything so clearly and exactly how to get setup.
Thanks for putting the "free downloads" behind an email grab on the very first lesson, so I know where this channel is going. Saved me a whole lot of time.
So. So. Good. Been a guitarist for 10 years and have always wanted to play bass. My bass arrives in the next 3 days. I cannot wait. You sir are a brilliant teacher.
Mate, just got my first bass guitar and I'm so excited. Your videos/classes are the top notch!! So far I'm just practicing the very first lesson but as I said, for a beginner it's great!! Easy to follow, easy to understand you and it makes sence! What better could you get 😂😂
thank you so much i,m an entire newbie with no experience whatsoever just decided to learn to play at 63 years of age this is exactly what i needed to get me started thank you so much brilliant
I've been playing Bass close to 30 years and I binge on your lessons and posts. Thanks for the refreshers and the knowledge you share every lesson
me too !... amazing the things you didnt know that you knew but couldnt articulate !!
Thanks for a great, comprehensive first lesson! I got my bass for Christmas, ad have been searching for a great starter. Thanks!
I'm about to turn 37 and I just bought my first bass. This was my first lesson, and I already feel so comfortable. I am looking forward to watching more videos and I want to say Thank You for making it simple!
Hi I’m 60 years and just bought my first bass
Fender Squire.
I came across you video and loved it. There are many teaching videos on UA-cam I found your video easy to follow
I subscribed and liked your channel
Thank you
David.
Just got a bass guitar today, and you taught me my first rhythm!! Thanks for posting! Rock on!
I'm just picking up the Bass guitar...great first lesson here. I'm excited to track my progress through these lessons into the next level. Thanks for the great video👍
Waiting very eagerly to get my first bass, and this was such a great lesson, can't wait to come back to it when I have the instrument!
Thank you for this video. I love the bass and I’m just starting out. I usually play guitar so I end up playing my bass like a guitar with a pick, but it’s so fun! Thank you again!
Thank you for making learning to play bass at a non-musically aged much less intimidating. You are a great teacher!
Great lesson! Never played an instrument before getting a bass and this was great for someone who doesn't know a thing!
Love it. Truly. Not only have the "Production Values" taken a leap forward, your "elemental" teaching has evolved considerably. That said... at round about 21:12 I could see Scott "The Bass Man" grinning from ear to ear as he (I believe), suppressed all of his instinctual needs to "let it rip" and get into a much deeper groove? That was cool. Thanks lad.
Thank you very much Scott! Got my first bass guitar today, cant wait to start! 🤗🤗
I’m saving your playlist for my almost 13 year old grandson…his band teacher at school watches his kiddos and approached him to play the bass in the school jazz band…I sing (used to be in a performing specialty choir), play piano (for my own pleasure only cause I’m not very good), read music very well…so I was very proud of my grandson being asked…he said his teacher saw something in the way he was playing the cello…I can’t wait to see him later today and show him your UA-cam channel and playlist…perhaps I’ll have to share videos of him 😊
Thank you Scott! I am learning the bass and this lesson was just wonderful. I followed you note by note. Thank you so much! :)
I just bought a bass yesterday. This was extremely helpful! Thank you :)
This is wonderful - what a great teacher, I'm hooked!
I have been playing electric guitar since 1985 and finally decided I want to learn to play the bass...I ordered my first bass amp today and trying to decide which bass to buy..so many but really don't have to spend that much to get good quality nowadays..still a big tought decision ! I remember seeing some thumbnails for Scotts Bass lessons and glad I remembered about this...this first video was great and I do plan on going through as many as I can..Thank you Scott for this video and many more !
Just bought my first bass last week, so this lesson is perfect. I'm 48 and it's never too late to start. Thanks!
Definitely one of the best beginner bass tutorials I’ve watched so far!
I am 60 years old an have owned and tried to learn bass for forty of those 60 years. Now that I am retired and life has slowed down I'm going to give it another shot! Great beginner video! Excited to be back!
I wanted to say thank you for this. It really helped me.
This was amazing! I just got my bass and know nothing lol but this video helped me out a lot! Thank you for your knowledge!
So good to find your incredible channel again. I was forced to stop playing when I had a brain aneurysm burst.Againt all odds I survived. My coordination was gone, couldnt speak very well, i had to learn to walk agIn..They said I wouldn't make it..but here I am. I'm back now, after A LOT of hard therapy. I had given away my Squire VM Jazz and Fender Aerodyn Jazz as well as my ebs cab & kittle reidmar amp because I thought I would never play again. Thanks to your channel and your incredible way of teaching and making learning fun, I went out and got myself a used Squire vintage modified Jazz bass & a Fender rumble 40 amp. Both are getting me going again. Thanks for all the great videos and the very upbeat vibe of the channel.👍🏻😎
I just picked up the bass because I feel like everyone wants to learn it but no one wants to play it and I just wanna say thank you for this amazing video, you have already improved me so much in just this 1 video!!
Hi Scott, great lesson, so on the E string you saying when the 5th finger touches the string all two other fingers must as well do, they shouldn't stick out, do they also touch and press on the string(more like playing the string) or they don't at all , they just shouldn't stick out only?
I've been thinking of getting into bass (having only played brass instruments back in school), I'm currently watching videos to see if this is something I can and want to invest in. This is an excellent entry, it makes the bass look feasible for me to get decent playing (even if it's just strumming in my backyard or whatever)
The parts about angling the neck further out from the body and also putting the right hand over the pickup almost instantly increased my clarity, speed, and ability to consistently alternate fingers while plucking. I'd had my right hand too far left forever lol.
Also the part about it being okay to use the pinky instead of trying to always do 1-finger per fret. Thanks!!
This is an awesome simple tuitorial, at 65 I'm motivated to buy and learn to play bass after seeing this video🙏👍 thank u
This was a really awesome beginner video! I've been playing bass for a couple years, and have just been teaching myself and I'm really trying to be adamant about improving my technique. I will definitely be watching more of your videos!
I bet you're great
I am a beginner and it’s very helpful as you explained the steps and positions partly plus techniques…A beginner always needs simple way to level up and it feels like i levelled up..thank you so much for share the things beautifully……..
I use to play "bass" back in the 60's & 70's and have not touch one since. I sold all my stuff and lost interest, now I see things differently as new techniques of playing and the different sounds appear. but you made learning to play Bass simple. We need more teachers like you to teach the next generation of "Bass Players"
I love the way you teach,,,your teaching is a complete package
Thank you, I get one of my Dad's basses in a week or 2....He tried to teach me guitar when I was younger and I could never pick it up. I played trumpet and euphonium in high school. I think learning bass may be right up my alley.
Scott I’ve watched you for a few, years now. You Rock my friend 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙋♀️
This was absolutely amazing, can’t wait for my bass to arrive, thank you!
you are an amazing instructor!! im getting my first ever jazz bass tomorrow. so excited
Absolutely brilliant video Scott. What a teacher.
My first ever music lesson and I played a note. Thank you.
This was very helpful! I'm not very good at instruments with strings, but my dad has a bass and I want to try it. Good luck to any other beginners!!
These lessons are brilliant, Scott is Definately a good teacher. The Scott's Bass Lessons is Definately worth it I just hope I can afford it again one day!
I put this video on because I was interested in picking up an instrument and basslines are always the most important part of a song for me and I've admired Bootsy Collins and Thundercat and more for very long, but I only clicked on this video because Scott looks almost exactly like my father. I'm very glad I did!
Nice one Scott
I love this channel, thank you so much Scott!!!!
Thank you for this. I'm 51 years old and just bought my first bass today and beginning to learn it. Cheers! 🍻🎸
This was what i needed. Thank you so much. Look forward to going thru all ur videos!!!
This is very helpful I'm just learning how to play and you make it so simple to learn thank God I've found you to teach me how thank you 😊
I just bought my first bass guitar today aged 54. I'm filled with a mixture of fear and fun. I'm dreaming of playing like Bernard Edwards but sounding more like a St Bernard at the moment.
Bought my first bass today. Gonna follow your lessons now.
Im 59 and had my bass for a few years,but picked up tennis elbow in my left forearm after getting carried away practicing,killer😂, so had to stop , not enough stretching I believe , but back now, this video is brilliant ,I’m not going to rush it. And hopefully be able to play to a good standard .Thanks Scott.
Picked up a bass for the first time ads I watched this video. i play guitar already but thanks for going through everything simply. easy to follow. fun too. I'll be back.
Thankyou so much i play a bass in the band AND I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO YOU HAVE SAVED MY LIFE