REGGAE BASS Tutorial with DM Kahn

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • Kahn explores reggae bass technique while playing along to (3) different chord progressions. He covers bass tone, where to play, how to mute the strings, how to slide in and out of notes, and breaks down a few popular bass lines as well as some of his own.
    If you enjoyed the drum sounds on this video, please email Kahn at thekahn@gmail.com for more information on how to purchase his drum sample pack.
    As ever, thanks for stopping by!
    Also, Kahn has more bass tutorials, take a look at the playlist on bass and guitar tutorials. Bless

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  • @niina98
    @niina98 11 місяців тому +1

    this video felt like a goldmine, no joke!! exactly what i was looking for !! thankyou so much :))

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  11 місяців тому

      Glad it helped! Big up

  • @senorskank
    @senorskank 3 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you. Clear, concise, and a pleasure to watch. Bless up!

  • @eduardopaiva5153
    @eduardopaiva5153 Рік тому +1

    Aí sim melhor tutorial para aprender tocar bass no reggae 🙏🏻👍🏻👏👏👏

  • @reggaeschoolmadrid7879
    @reggaeschoolmadrid7879 4 роки тому

    Congrats for the video!! Keep on spreading the message!! Love and Reggae

  • @rmspipopipo8914
    @rmspipopipo8914 3 роки тому +3

    Muito bom, que aula incrível.

  • @montblackmusic6908
    @montblackmusic6908 4 роки тому +1

    Found your channel on Slate Audiophiles. Man U killin' it, eventually someone talking about REGGAE 🔥 BIG UPPP KEEP MAKING VIDS PLEASE

  • @TheJadeLounge
    @TheJadeLounge 4 роки тому +3

    really nice video man...great audio and relevant lessons....great bass tone advice too....thank you for what you do!!!

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      Means a lot coming from you, a fellow reggae bassist!!

  • @Beatprisoner
    @Beatprisoner 3 роки тому

    My plan is to watch ALL of your great videos next weekend! 😉

  • @ridealong5390
    @ridealong5390 4 роки тому

    Great tips for the bass. Keep up the good work!

  • @patxiplg
    @patxiplg 3 роки тому +1

    I like all you do, mate! Your channel has been a great discovery :) Love those bass lines and the sound of your mixes

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Give thanks my friend!! 🙏🙏

  • @allen394
    @allen394 4 роки тому +1

    Big Up, yet another master class from The Dub Master✌️Peace!

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      Big up Allen thanks for your wonderful comments 🙌

  • @hydration3827
    @hydration3827 3 роки тому +2

    Yo sick slides man, those sound so cool 😎

  • @djtvappdias9353
    @djtvappdias9353 4 роки тому

    Uahuuuhhhh, fantastic tutorials, I learned a lot, tanks, thanks 😁😁😁😉

  • @gfizzle099
    @gfizzle099 3 роки тому

    I bit the bullet on your advice and....thank you! I watched your video about what you can/can't get awy with VST-ing for reggae and picking up a live bass has so much more soul to it.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Awesome you won’t regret it as long as you stick with it and practice!!

  • @reggaebass1857
    @reggaebass1857 3 роки тому

    Great video DM kahn, really enjoyed that , I look forward to some more 👍

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      🙏 🙏🙏

  • @amazingict1
    @amazingict1 3 роки тому

    This is absolutely brilliant... 5 stars

  • @hgsefdfdshgfsf8532
    @hgsefdfdshgfsf8532 3 роки тому +1

    Damn that is some sweet basslines! Thank you Mr.Khan!

  • @bluesharkstudio52
    @bluesharkstudio52 4 роки тому

    Merci pour le tuto , conseil très intéressant 💚💛❤️

  • @Stick3x
    @Stick3x 4 роки тому +2

    You can also use flatwounds or semi flats and use your palm to mute. Great tutorial.

  • @Jacksonmurat
    @Jacksonmurat 2 роки тому

    Awesome! So good and so useful...Thank you !

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome, thank you for stopping by and commenting. Big up!

  • @trevorblair5552
    @trevorblair5552 3 роки тому

    Nice feel! I enjoyed this lesson. 🙏🏿

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Big up! Thanks for tuning in 🙏🙏

  • @tsegayebselassie
    @tsegayebselassie 3 роки тому

    good job! wicked drummin' too.

  • @dslapster64
    @dslapster64 4 роки тому

    Great job . Great bass. Great music

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      Thank you brother!! ❤️💛💚

  • @SuperKashiyuka
    @SuperKashiyuka 4 роки тому

    That's gold ! Thanks

  • @CitizenWarwick
    @CitizenWarwick 3 роки тому

    Nice one brother super cool bass vibes nice to see you enjoying that groove one of the best things about Reggae!

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      Big up; thank you brother 🙏

    • @CitizenWarwick
      @CitizenWarwick 3 роки тому

      @@DMKahn nice one really awesome channel really useful videos you have looking forward to catching up! Not much content out there on reggae musicianship and production Blessed 🙏

  • @jonaqueue
    @jonaqueue 11 місяців тому +1

    Once again DM Khan with the 🔥content. I'd love to see a tutorial specifically going over the processing of the base to get a modern tone like Stick Figure. Same for the pluck guitar. I am struggling to make mine stand out behind the bass.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  11 місяців тому +1

      Hey bro, I don’t really do modern so I can’t really help. Maybe more treble? I’m just an old reggae boomer 🤣

    • @jonaqueue
      @jonaqueue 11 місяців тому

      @@DMKahn you’re being too humble. You’re videos are by far the best on this subject matter. I’ve learned lots from your content. Looking forward for your future videos 🤙🏾🔥

  • @viniciusguedes8056
    @viniciusguedes8056 3 роки тому

    Massa! Aprendi bastante! Obrigado, mano.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Muchas gracias amigo!!

  • @paz10vida
    @paz10vida 3 роки тому

    Fantastic tune!

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Give thanks brother 👍

  • @chinkwengelwanda4313
    @chinkwengelwanda4313 4 роки тому

    Thank You so much Dub Master. I wish you everything good in this life. I have learnt a lot of things from you ever since I started following this channel. I wish I had the means to repay you.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      Thank you for all of your support Chinkwenge, trust me, you always repay me by liking and commenting. It’s all I could ever hope for. No worries my brother, enjoy!!

  • @92beatzz77
    @92beatzz77 3 роки тому

    you are an Idol for sure

  • @williansampaio1430
    @williansampaio1430 3 роки тому +1

    maximum Respect bredreN..ONLUV🎸🎶

  • @angelobassvibes4206
    @angelobassvibes4206 3 роки тому

    Im your new subscriber..it helps me a lot..thanks man

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Happy to help

  • @FunkyMattHill
    @FunkyMattHill 4 роки тому

    Sounds great, really wanna do this, trying to work out your notes by watching your fingers! I know you've said it starts with E Major to D Major, or the root and the 3rd or 5th then down a whole step, would be a big help if you could specify the exact notes or tab for what your playing if possible please? Sorry to ask such a basic question :-)

  • @klowlow9308
    @klowlow9308 3 роки тому

    Real Reggae Good Vibes 😎🎸🎼🎤 I always want to know how to play a base Guitar. For me the most important thing in Reggae is the Base line 🔊

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      No time like the present to get a bass and start learning!

  • @JayHennigan
    @JayHennigan 3 роки тому

    cool riddems!

  • @ALIONBASS
    @ALIONBASS 3 роки тому

    Good explanation and demonstration!

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks brother 🙏

    • @ALIONBASS
      @ALIONBASS 3 роки тому

      @@DMKahn Just realized you made a dubmix for bobmarleytracks.com. Great job! I play bass on all tracks :-)

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      How cool! Yes I was blessed to do that mix. What a great project and Peter is such a nice guy to work with. Looking forward to it’s completion

  • @PlayitonPan
    @PlayitonPan 3 роки тому

    🔥🙌🏾 it’s nice 😎💫

  • @reggaebassieshimo2501
    @reggaebassieshimo2501 3 роки тому

    Great!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Give thanks my brother!!!

  • @unaijesusbolivaruriarte4047
    @unaijesusbolivaruriarte4047 3 роки тому

    Bro you gots the chubbiest of the chubbiest mixes.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      I’ll take that as a compliment lol, thank you brother!

  • @yonel557
    @yonel557 3 місяці тому

    Hi DM Kahn, could you makes a Vidéo about how to take a good reggae bass record ?

  • @tombeyerlein3813
    @tombeyerlein3813 3 роки тому +1

    Good tutorial! A question: How are you setting the volume and tone controls on your bass?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +2

      Volume on both pickups are 50%. Bass knob is 75% and treble knob is 25% approx

  • @akakusmusicrecords570
    @akakusmusicrecords570 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial, will you have to tell us which DI you use ? 🤔 And what is your bass setting? Good continuation

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому +1

      I use a simple DI, it’s from DIYRE, they’re cheapest one that’s made from a kit. A Radial would probably be even better. But hey, it works

  • @SM03KING
    @SM03KING 4 роки тому

    Well tutorialied roots

  • @bolotacomunik
    @bolotacomunik 4 роки тому

    Yes. Cool. Thanks. Any tric for eq a Nice and round bass sound?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому +1

      It is dependant on the bass guitar, but generally speaking, boost around 60hz, cut around 300-600hz,, and don’t have too much treble. A little treble is ok for string noise but nothing too crazy. Bless

    • @bolotacomunik
      @bolotacomunik 4 роки тому

      @@DMKahn thanks... I will try :)

  • @pr0t0typ50
    @pr0t0typ50 4 роки тому

    Do you always record your bass di signal with a graphic EQ and the Kramer pie?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому +1

      No not always. But this EQ setting is one that I have been using for years. It “just works” on my bass guitar. I’ve played with a lot of different ideas. Lately I’ve been using the DI track as well as a copy of it running through an Ampeg amp simulator.

  • @pr0t0typ50
    @pr0t0typ50 4 роки тому

    What do you think about playing the bass only with the thumb instead of fingers?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому +1

      This is a totally fine way of doing it! Jamaicans used to use their thumb a lot. You just need to be careful because it changes the tone a lot, so how you process the bass will change. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, just something to note. In my experimentation, I have found I most of the time I prefer the sound of my middle finger to my index finger or my thumb. However there have been instances where I preferred my thumb. Depends on the song too. I think if it’s a rock steady type of song that sound the thumb makes could be preferable. Hope that helps!

  • @lr9588
    @lr9588 4 роки тому +1

    Have you ever tried recording nylon covered flat wound strings? I can really recommend them. I think they give an awesome sound for reggae, no foam needed, super nice for the slides too, smooth and no risk of the screeching sounds or clanking against the frets. A bit pricey but they will probably outlive you since you just wipe them off an they are good as new.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      I never have, like elixirs? Interesting idea, I’m definitely intrigued

    • @lr9588
      @lr9588 4 роки тому +4

      ​@@DMKahnI have got these: "La Bella Black Nylon 760N-B" on a Ibanez RD505 (active mics) and really like the sound and feel. Awesome videos btw!

    • @skasez
      @skasez 4 роки тому

      I do play reggae with flats too, I'd say it's the best and easiest way to get that "fat" deep sound of reggae bass

    • @ethanmarshall5921
      @ethanmarshall5921 4 роки тому

      same , la bella deep talking flat wounds over here perfect for that fat deep sound.

    • @reggaebass1857
      @reggaebass1857 3 роки тому +1

      Labella low tension flats for me, and I’ve also got 2 jazzes with D’addario black tapes, nice sound and feel for reggae 🙂

  • @lysergiclights4893
    @lysergiclights4893 Рік тому

    what is the compressor you are using on logic pro? I searched through all the plug ins, Apple and legacy included and do not see that one. Is it an external plug in?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  Рік тому +1

      Yes it’s a 3rd party plug-in. I typically use waves Kramer pye on bass, among others

  • @Pieter_Auper
    @Pieter_Auper 4 роки тому

    World a reggae music on ya eh!

  • @e.apollis2877
    @e.apollis2877 4 роки тому

    1:22 like the way you point out to our guys where sweetspot is😂

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      E. A hahaha sorry for flipping you all off 😂

  • @Givethankspoliticalexpert
    @Givethankspoliticalexpert 2 роки тому

    Any one know what guitar 🎸 being used ? Please thanks

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  2 роки тому +1

      This is a fender v string jazz bass. A Marcus Miller model

  • @thebalance7578
    @thebalance7578 3 роки тому

    Curious to know what your bass controls are set at? If you don’t mind... I also have a Marcus Miller Jazz and right now I’ve got my knobs straight up the middle and I’m playing on the neck pickup mostly. Just trying to dial in some better tone .

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +2

      I usually run it in active mode, starting from the butt, first black knob at 90%, second black knob barely on, first silver knob at like 40-50% and second silver knob anywhere from 30-60%. The key is muffling the strings behind the bridge pickup for that round and slightly muffled tone.

    • @thebalance7578
      @thebalance7578 3 роки тому +1

      @@DMKahn Thanks so much man! Much love and respect

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +2

      My pleasure, bless you brother 🙏

  • @djche2222
    @djche2222 4 роки тому

    What’s a good plugin for reggae bass ?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      Modo bass is good, I’ve heard great things about Trillian but haven’t played with it myself

  • @MrSuntask
    @MrSuntask 4 роки тому

    Where can I get the backing tracks?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      Email me we can work something out. Thekahn@gmail.com

  • @angelobassvibes4206
    @angelobassvibes4206 3 роки тому

    Nice one..can you teach us or show your set up?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      When you say set up what do you mean, my preamp? I just use my LA610 directly in DI

    • @angelobassvibes4206
      @angelobassvibes4206 3 роки тому

      @@DMKahn bass to DI? Then to computer?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah exactly!

    • @angelobassvibes4206
      @angelobassvibes4206 3 роки тому

      @@DMKahn ah i see..thanks.a lot..hoping i can do things like yours..

  • @andrewwest4546
    @andrewwest4546 2 роки тому

    Blessings, is that a short scale bass?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  2 роки тому

      Blessings Andrew. No, it’s full scale bass. It’s a USA Marcus miller Fender V string Jazz 🎸

    • @andrewwest4546
      @andrewwest4546 2 роки тому

      @@DMKahn thanks much brother, nice sound 👌🏾

  • @osvaldodossantos1105
    @osvaldodossantos1105 Рік тому

    Show

  • @joselarueda7324
    @joselarueda7324 8 місяців тому

    Pode colocar traducir para português???

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  7 місяців тому

      Don’t know how to do that bro, sorry

  • @andybowlin
    @andybowlin 4 роки тому

    Was going to ask if u foam. Flat wounds?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      They’re regular strings, not flat wounds. They’re old though, which is part of the “dead but deep” sound. The foam kind of gives it a little bit of a stand-up bass tone (not completely, just a nod in that direction)

    • @lr9588
      @lr9588 4 роки тому +1

      Does not sound like flat wounds. I thought I heard some slide screech.

  • @matthewmoran3261
    @matthewmoran3261 4 роки тому

    Do you have any recommendations for jazz bass pickups? My squier jazz bass pickups are super noisy.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому

      It’s likely the electronics. I would look into getting a new wiring harness along with pickups. I don’t know which bass pickups id recommend, there was some good sounding ones on Guns and Guitars UA-cam channel.

    • @matthewmoran3261
      @matthewmoran3261 4 роки тому +1

      @@DMKahn thanks for the reply. you are probably right about the electronics. i couldnt find the guns and guitars video you are talking about . but i did see that the band khruangbin , the bass player uses some noise cancelling jazz bass pickups made by dimarzio, i might try those.

  • @Poelie
    @Poelie 3 роки тому

    I am confused. Did he really say “ Marcus Miller jazz bass” with Fender printed on it?

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому

      Lol actually my bass is a custom shop fender, it’s a Marcus Miller model... so yeah he was right haha

  • @isdom272
    @isdom272 3 роки тому

    Nice video but if you use a 4 string just for us beginners please......

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  3 роки тому +1

      Hi bro, all you have to do is ignore the top string :)

  • @oneloveyessah
    @oneloveyessah 4 роки тому

    Barely can hear the bass line you playing.

    • @DMKahn
      @DMKahn  4 роки тому +2

      You listening with an iPhone?

    • @oneloveyessah
      @oneloveyessah 4 роки тому +2

      @@DMKahn no. A Samsung.

  • @dezionlion
    @dezionlion 3 роки тому

    Too many strings