I grew up with Mark and he started out by playing the drums in a band called Dirty Rythym. Switched to Bass almost immediately and basically self taught himself to play sitting in his room with his friends.What you see on this video is as much charisma as you will get from Mark. He is low key and just very laid back. I remember BB when it was a 3 piece with Ben,Bug and Jeremy.Ahhh The good old days.
Mark, you are my idol, I picked up bass because of you, keep it up, i love your work, can't wait for your guys' next album, I'm almost 18, and Breaking Benjamin was there at the beginning with me, I got hooked to your stuff since Saturate, and you guys are still my favorite band. Love you all!
Good job Mark. Exercises that if practiced religiously would seem to have someone sounding clean and good in no time. Only thing I have is (since I'm a bass dummie) I was a bit confused on your finger positioning and strings you hit in the slap exercises. Next time just let us know where you're located!! You and Chad are doing some good shit-keep it up, thanks!
Even though I'm a drummer at heart, I really do reckon that bassists are too much in the background, and they should be just as important as any guitar.
@theryanstorm Dont' think you own one because if you did you would know that this is a warwick. I own a spector too but you have to give a company it's due.
That's not about the instrument - it happens to musicians who use to play on big stages - they just grab the strings more when they dont hear themselves loud enough
fret buzz is common 4 rock bass, it just doesn't matter - nobody can hear it on the stage anyways and during practice you can use it to your benefit. Even John Entwistle had a lot of fret buzz all the time. But I got another objection: This lesson is totally inpersuasive. I dont know Mark and he just didnt persuade me he plays longer than for like 2 weeks
For the same reason no talents like Britany Spears got rich from music. He doesn't really suck but he's far from the best. He has good advice for beginners I guess.
He seems like a really good bassist and Warwick owns, but I don't think he's the best choice for a bass instructor. Nothing against him, but I don't know. This lesson seems kind of strange. Makes me want to learn some BB songs though.
This wasn't very good, if by any chance someone was going to buy a bass at this time or just because of this vid it may be helpful, but otherwise most people are wanting to hear bb riffs, lesson 2, and will that mean lesson 2 is part 2, I don't see the need.
Hah, youre not that bright. All the lessons these guys do are to help out all skill levels. It would seem appropriate that practice techniques get released before BB riffs. Some people are starting out, and Mark has even said that he still uses these techniques to this day. So why wouldn't someone want some help? Maybe something to help improve?
I grew up with Mark and he started out by playing the drums in a band called Dirty Rythym. Switched to Bass almost immediately and basically self taught himself to play sitting in his room with his friends.What you see on this video is as much charisma as you will get from Mark. He is low key and just very laid back. I remember BB when it was a 3 piece with Ben,Bug and Jeremy.Ahhh The good old days.
Mark, you are my idol, I picked up bass because of you, keep it up, i love your work, can't wait for your guys' next album, I'm almost 18, and Breaking Benjamin was there at the beginning with me, I got hooked to your stuff since Saturate, and you guys are still my favorite band. Love you all!
Thats cool but he is just a normal guy i know cause he is my dad
@@cgocorey3405 lol ikr. Dont know why people call other people idols/ worship etc. Theyre just people
ur my idol james...u inspired me alot! i've always listen to ur band too.
I want that shiny bass! I'm entranced by it. One of the best bassists around!
He is a really skilled Bassist. I cant wait for the new Album.
Man... this guy is sick in the bass!
Don't forget he was with another signed band as well. LIFER!
mark . you are the best bass player i ever seen
Good job Mark. Exercises that if practiced religiously would seem to have someone sounding clean and good in no time. Only thing I have is (since I'm a bass dummie) I was a bit confused on your finger positioning and strings you hit in the slap exercises. Next time just let us know where you're located!! You and Chad are doing some good shit-keep it up, thanks!
mark is awesome!!!
shit he uses 3 fingers to pluck the strings!. He inspires me so much on bass. Good video!
WOW i havnet seen a bass with 5 strings! but mabye thats just me....he rocks with a bass!
@RhythmDeamon Just 35 inch scale. An inch longer then standard
No, Spector doesn't do single coil pickups for one plus the headstock is different. There's also a "W"
very helpful
i agree!
guys this lesson is good but its target is early beginners.....maybe his upcoming parts will include more advanced techniques
its cause hes playing in a drop tuning...unless you raise the strings, a standard bass will buzz when you drop tune it
Warwick my eye! They're Spectors, both of 'em (don't argue, I own one)
Even though I'm a drummer at heart, I really do reckon that bassists are too much in the background, and they should be just as important as any guitar.
wow great simple lesson that i needed !! thank you.. IS THAT A CLEAR P BASS ??? LOL
@theryanstorm Dont' think you own one because if you did you would know that this is a warwick. I own a spector too but you have to give a company it's due.
i agree
that was a 311 bass line. yea p-nut!!
That's not about the instrument - it happens to musicians who use to play on big stages - they just grab the strings more when they dont hear themselves loud enough
you have a metronome right behind you mark! in chad's drum brain haha
Warwick streamer 2 according to the shallow bay
take a look at the headstock.
there's a "w", this and the shape is typical warwick! ;)
Warwick Corvette Rulez =P
I wonder if UA-cam ever took down a video copyrighted by the channel it was uploaded by...
i think that is a cleveland steamer
That would be 311's Summer of Love at 6:03 wouldn't it.
that's what I thought!
fret buzz is common 4 rock bass, it just doesn't matter - nobody can hear it on the stage anyways and during practice you can use it to your benefit. Even John Entwistle had a lot of fret buzz all the time.
But I got another objection: This lesson is totally inpersuasive. I dont know Mark and he just didnt persuade me he plays longer than for like 2 weeks
i would say Mark is a pretty average rock bassist. though, the bassist that i like to hear is Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne.
boozz ya
Same here. He seemed kinda awkward and nervous.
For the same reason no talents like Britany Spears got rich from music. He doesn't really suck but he's far from the best. He has good advice for beginners I guess.
Because Guitarist Drop tune lower then Drop B They dont make a Six String with a lower F#
wtf?! so many buzzing when he's playin!
If that bass was shinier... I would've thought it was Emma Anzai's custom made Warwick bass. :L
Wrong.
It's a Warwick Streamer Chrome.
He seems like a really good bassist and Warwick owns, but I don't think he's the best choice for a bass instructor. Nothing against him, but I don't know. This lesson seems kind of strange.
Makes me want to learn some BB songs though.
@DMBassNVox Sorry to correct you but that isn't true. many warwicks have 35 inchscales
this one is 34 inches
:D:D:D get it? :D
ok thats not a p bass.. lol what the hell is it ? also you seem to have natural timing, is a metronome still needed in these practices ??
.... lol
the wood warwick sounded much better...
Guys if he sucks so bad why is he making more money then you can count?
is it just me or are his basses extra long
"no musical significance..."
I use similar excercises and to not make them musical is robbing yourself.
Just my 2c.
Fail...it's a warwick
kool lessons but god that bass needs a decent setup its as rattly as fook
its a warwick streamer.....and i'd like 2 point out that even using the phrase 'p bass' anywhere near a warwick is blasphamy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This wasn't very good, if by any chance someone was going to buy a bass at this time or just because of this vid it may be helpful, but otherwise most people are wanting to hear bb riffs, lesson 2, and will that mean lesson 2 is part 2, I don't see the need.
its a lesson of course its going to be boring
Hah, youre not that bright. All the lessons these guys do are to help out all skill levels. It would seem appropriate that practice techniques get released before BB riffs. Some people are starting out, and Mark has even said that he still uses these techniques to this day. So why wouldn't someone want some help? Maybe something to help improve?
hes not really very charismatic:P
I got worse just watching this video.. Horrible technique