What a coincidence! That bass line you started playing to get your daughter to dance is the exact same kind of feel I used to play on guitar for my niece when she was that age. She would dance like mad! Great stuff!
Walking bass is awesome. I like to practice it with that 4+2 rule you made a video on, so I have to choose a position I have trouble in and practice walking only in that position. Then I start adding positions to that until I have the neck covered. Great videos Scott!
Scott, first of all, this lesson is a really REALLY good addition to your online bass academy (already a member) walking bass section in the jazz bass fundamentals course. Thanks very much for this! Second, Great dedication in doing a vid in your brand new digs!! Third, nice place!! Finally, ABSOLUTELY, you have got to build out the studio in the back garden. Higher standard of life, lower carbon footprint. Nobody on line will know the difference. Cute kiddo. Cheers, mate!
Scott that space is killer! I wouldn’t take down that wood on the outside as for me it gives it character. It knock yourself out! Thanks for the lesson.
Excellent studio space. You have a nice front porch to give a lesson from. The 2 hr drive daily takes you away from the family. ( total drive time) Turn it into a studio and walk to work. Congrats on the new house.
I just love your enthousiasme in teaching us. Always come back to refresh and dig deeper in areas as I improve. Thanks for your commitment to us all. Your happiness is blooming on the screen. Much love to you and your loved ones.
Scott i love your p bass brother and i love that you explained that walking bass don't have to be boring.....congrats on the new house and studio and your family is beautiful.....
I'm with you 100% on overuse of ghosted notes. Think of them like punctuation. FWIW, one guideline I give to student bassists learning to walk is this: You should be able to leave out beats 2 and 4 and have your line still sound good, and in fact you should be able to leave out 2, 3, and 4 and still have a good line. This implies that 1 and 3 should usually be chord tones, while 2 and 4 can be passing tones.
Thank you I've always had a Problem with Walking Bass lines, and yes i played that Boogie Woogie style you mentioned. It is a weak spot. And thank you for sharing your new House, Wife and Daughter. Your Daughter is adorable, some day she will see this and laugh. Nice memories. When my kids were little I took tons of Videos. When I get out of Debt I'm going Join to get your lessons, but I've got so much to do. Presently rebuilding a Studio.
Hi Scott, great lesson for a beginner as I am. I'm just out of a gig where the drummer asked me to play my part walking and though I managed to avoid some of the basic traps I fell into three of them it seems. Thank you again ; wishing you a lot of happiness in this magnificent place you dwell now.
Thanks for the great lesson. I won't even say how many out of 6 I'm guilty of. Sometimes a heads up on what not to do illuminates the "what to do" all the better.
Holy shit on overemphasizing 2 and 4. I had a bass professor at a local college tell me that I needed to do that to give my lines some character rather than long, legato notes. I tried doing it the next time I performed with a group and our MD stopped the song and was like, "what are you doing? that's what the hi-hat is for". I explained myself and he told me that made no fucking sense to him. Thank you so much for that, Scott. You just cleared some confusion that's been in my head for a decade.
Probably not terribly surprising, but drummers should take much of this advice as well, particularly the ghost notes and 2 & 4 aspects. Something I was told that has really stuck with me is that quarter notes swing hard, and if the walking bass and the ride cymbal are just quarter notes, it doesn't mean the players are lazy, it means they're experienced and they know how deep that can make the pocket. 2 & 4 on hi-hats is plenty to keep that swing feel throughout an entire big band, never mind a trio or quartet. The rules change a bit when you get into shuffle territory, but I would argue that's a special case, and confusing swing and shuffle can be rather disastrous. I'm a drummer myself, but I play guitar and sing in my day job, and I decided to buy more instruments and start recording some music, so now I have a Donner U-bass, and once I'm able to carve out the time and will to get to the shed, I'm going to be utilizing your lessons a lot. Thanks for sharing so much with us, Scott. See you in the shed.
Congrats Scott on your new home. And your little girl is so adorable! Great information and advice you shared. Peace from across the Big blue pond. 🇺🇸✌️
Thanks Scott! Glad to see someone else think about over emphasizing 2 and 4! I think it's unnecessary. Also I think that building will work well for a studio! Keep us updated on the progress!
What a fantastic yard and buildings. It’s an estate! I can’t wait to see if you posted how this is coming along. Great lesson. My bass is still on it’s way and now I know what not to do!
Great video. 2 more common issues: 1) No jumps at all - too smooth. The line should be smooth, but you want to throw in some wider intervals from time to time for interest and impact 2) Perhaps implied, but always playing the root on the first beat of the bar.
Thanks for #2! i was trying to get my walking bass down and i found tons of stuff for a 12 bar blues or boogie woogie. definitely not what i was looking for and i was already questioning my understanding of a walking bass
I've been guilty of over emphasising the 2 and the 4 because I thought that I ought to do that. And I need to work on not moving straight to the root notes of the next chord.
beautiful home scott. congrats. in regards to the studio i think you should turn into a shed studio, and so now you can say 'see you in the shed' from the shed!
Congrats for your new home! It is pretty nice and cozy. But I must agree with your wife. Don't over use glass on the facade. It's nice to see on a building but I'm wondering about reverb issues inside the room... if you want to use it for recording purposes. Brazilian cheers from Toronto!
Congrats on the new digs. Not sure I'd do away with the sort of rough-cut siding, as it really adds a lot of character to the outbuilding. Lots of fun potential to that space though.
Congrats on the new digs, Scott! The at-home studio is a great idea - I've already checked with MY wife on it... she's on board 100% ;) Oh!... loved the "Walking bass lines" lesson as well!
Hi Scot, you are moving out to the country at the right time. Thanks for sharing new home. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IT'S VERY WISE TO STAY AWAY FROM CROWDED CITY PLACES, ROAD RAGE AND SUBSTANCE AFFECTED PEOPLE. I would live in the shed and use the house as a studio and motel for your muso friends. I am married to music. Ho Ho. Michael from Victoria, Australia.(WAY OUT IN THE COUNTRY)
Dear Scott, I have a voice-leading question: If you play a third on the first note of a bar, wouldn't that tell the listener's ear that the 3rd was the root note? In other words, wouldn't it invert the chord somehow? And wouldn't that be a bad thing? Until I watched this lesson, I had always assumed that getting to the root when the chord changes was THE most essential job of any bass player. Please elucidate. Thank you in advance. Nick
Love the granny-flat studio idea. You don't want too much glass though - too much room reverb and you get a lot of Sympathetic resonance and you'll end up having to have heaps of thick curtains to dampen the sound. Also, a bit of a security issue with lots of glass in terms of break-ins. Lovely house by the way... Mrs Scott seems less than impressed with becoming an accidental star. Good luck there!
Great video. Thanks! In the USA we’d call that cottage a “mother-in-law” suite. Lacking a MIL I’d def be using it as a studio. My wife would be grateful to no longer hear my endless multi-instrument noodling :)
Well its a marvellous night for a moondance........ ;) I was just gonna say where's the glove? Yes! That is a lovely place Scott. Good for you man. ;) Stay safe maestro.
Loved seeing your family in your new home, wishing you much joy! Not having to drive 2 hours a day will be a treat.
This is one of the more practical lessons Scott's done. Even experienced jazz players can fall into those mistakes. Well done.
What a coincidence! That bass line you started playing to get your daughter to dance is the exact same kind of feel I used to play on guitar for my niece when she was that age. She would dance like mad! Great stuff!
Wishing you every happiness in your new home! 👍🏾🙏🏿
you know you never get that driving time back ...so keeping work close to home is priceless !!!!!
Now that's a proper shed!!!
I know... how cool?!
Walking bass is awesome. I like to practice it with that 4+2 rule you made a video on, so I have to choose a position I have trouble in and practice walking only in that position. Then I start adding positions to that until I have the neck covered. Great videos Scott!
Scott, first of all, this lesson is a really REALLY good addition to your online bass academy (already a member) walking bass section in the jazz bass fundamentals course. Thanks very much for this! Second, Great dedication in doing a vid in your brand new digs!! Third, nice place!! Finally, ABSOLUTELY, you have got to build out the studio in the back garden. Higher standard of life, lower carbon footprint. Nobody on line will know the difference. Cute kiddo. Cheers, mate!
Scott that space is killer! I wouldn’t take down that wood on the outside as for me it gives it character. It knock yourself out! Thanks for the lesson.
LOve the personal touch... the kids, the house, the studio.... I have 3 kids too, and it was nice to see the "dad" side of you!
Excellent studio space. You have a nice front porch to give a lesson from. The 2 hr drive daily takes you away from the family. ( total drive time) Turn it into a studio and walk to work. Congrats on the new house.
dude.....she is a CUTIE! i am a "back in the day" type guitar player who is just starting the love of learning bass. your lessons are a treat.
Best of Luck to both You and your Family in your new home!
I just love your enthousiasme in teaching us. Always come back to refresh and dig deeper in areas as I improve. Thanks for your commitment to us all. Your happiness is blooming on the screen. Much love to you and your loved ones.
How can anyone not think this guy is a legend?
Perfect studio space!! unparalleled walls, convex ceiling, wood frame. Beautiful space for a nice vegetable garden too :D
Scott i love your p bass brother and i love that you explained that walking bass don't have to be boring.....congrats on the new house and studio and your family is beautiful.....
I'm with you 100% on overuse of ghosted notes. Think of them like punctuation. FWIW, one guideline I give to student bassists learning to walk is this: You should be able to leave out beats 2 and 4 and have your line still sound good, and in fact you should be able to leave out 2, 3, and 4 and still have a good line. This implies that 1 and 3 should usually be chord tones, while 2 and 4 can be passing tones.
one of the most important lessons ever. Thank you Scott!
Thank you I've always had a Problem with Walking Bass lines, and yes i played that Boogie Woogie style you mentioned. It is a weak spot. And thank you for sharing your new House, Wife and Daughter. Your Daughter is adorable, some day she will see this and laugh. Nice memories. When my kids were little I took tons of Videos. When I get out of Debt I'm going Join to get your lessons, but I've got so much to do. Presently rebuilding a Studio.
Hi Scott, great lesson for a beginner as I am. I'm just out of a gig where the drummer asked me to play my part walking and though I managed to avoid some of the basic traps I fell into three of them it seems. Thank you again ; wishing you a lot of happiness in this magnificent place you dwell now.
Congrats on the New Home! May you create many lovely memories..
Thanks for the great lesson. I won't even say how many out of 6 I'm guilty of. Sometimes a heads up on what not to do illuminates the "what to do" all the better.
A new house! Great sign of prosperity!
holy crap, helped so much, I've been stuck for weeks trying to get better and this just helped so much, thank you scott
Really a very nice new shed (and studio). Enjoy it with you family ! All the best.
Thanks for reminding us the fundamentals! I've learned that years ago but it's always good to get back to the roots.
Holy shit on overemphasizing 2 and 4. I had a bass professor at a local college tell me that I needed to do that to give my lines some character rather than long, legato notes. I tried doing it the next time I performed with a group and our MD stopped the song and was like, "what are you doing? that's what the hi-hat is for". I explained myself and he told me that made no fucking sense to him. Thank you so much for that, Scott. You just cleared some confusion that's been in my head for a decade.
Given you're so down to Earth I'm very happy for you moving to your new home/studio. Wish you all the best! ;)
Man that studio space is perfect for a DIY studio project!
I vote yes on that studio space!
The house looks great Scott, well done :) I'm going to get into walking now and see if I can link all my bits of knowledge together.
Gorgeous place. Negotiate hard for the studio space. Love the lessons and thanks for "paying it forward" for the rest of us!
Probably not terribly surprising, but drummers should take much of this advice as well, particularly the ghost notes and 2 & 4 aspects. Something I was told that has really stuck with me is that quarter notes swing hard, and if the walking bass and the ride cymbal are just quarter notes, it doesn't mean the players are lazy, it means they're experienced and they know how deep that can make the pocket. 2 & 4 on hi-hats is plenty to keep that swing feel throughout an entire big band, never mind a trio or quartet. The rules change a bit when you get into shuffle territory, but I would argue that's a special case, and confusing swing and shuffle can be rather disastrous.
I'm a drummer myself, but I play guitar and sing in my day job, and I decided to buy more instruments and start recording some music, so now I have a Donner U-bass, and once I'm able to carve out the time and will to get to the shed, I'm going to be utilizing your lessons a lot. Thanks for sharing so much with us, Scott. See you in the shed.
congratulations! happy for you and your family and thank you for the knowledge!
Congrats Scott on your new home. And your little girl is so adorable!
Great information and advice you shared. Peace from across the Big blue pond. 🇺🇸✌️
the new place is insane! obviously the Academy is going well!
great lesson - that number 4 one is huge for me as a beginner to walking bass
I think that outbuilding would make a great studio. Congratulations on the new place. You deserve it!
Thanks Scott!
Glad to see someone else think about over emphasizing 2 and 4! I think it's unnecessary.
Also I think that building will work well for a studio! Keep us updated on the progress!
Living in the woods..................very nice place Scott. Nice to see your wife and daughter - good luck with the negotiations on the studio:)
Feck me, you could move the pitch at Wembley to THAT space! Thanks for the walking tips, Scott.
5:57 that is a sick bass face! Thanks for the video Scott! You're great!
What a fantastic yard and buildings. It’s an estate! I can’t wait to see if you posted how this is coming along.
Great lesson. My bass is still on it’s way and now I know what not to do!
Hey Scott. On the studio do the internal modifications don't mess with the external wall.
Great video. 2 more common issues:
1) No jumps at all - too smooth.
The line should be smooth, but you want to throw in some wider intervals from time to time for interest and impact
2) Perhaps implied, but always playing the root on the first beat of the bar.
CONGRATS, SCOTT! it looks like a great place for a studio. wonderful!
great as always, Scott. Today I play jazz with friends, will bear those advices in mind.
Thanks for #2!
i was trying to get my walking bass down and i found tons of stuff for a 12 bar blues or boogie woogie. definitely not what i was looking for and i was already questioning my understanding of a walking bass
I loved the negotiating with the wife bit. Haha. Cheers from Brazil! :-)
I've been guilty of over emphasising the 2 and the 4 because I thought that I ought to do that. And I need to work on not moving straight to the root notes of the next chord.
congratulations on your new home!, I hope all the renovations that you plan to do workout in the very near future...
Nice shed. Great idea to turn that into a studio.
man... you look so happy, more than usual! congrats!
Nice sharing sir! Well said!! These points were all i needed
With that 'Studio space' you will definitely be seeing us in the shed! Looks like it will make a nice studio.
Beautiful new house and beautiful family ! ... and good advices !
Scott, I love the tone you're getting in this video!!
You sir are awesome! Thanks for these incredible lessons!
I for one dig the untreated room sound. Maybe not for every day but it's nice.
What an amazing teacher
beautiful home scott. congrats. in regards to the studio i think you should turn into a shed studio, and so now you can say 'see you in the shed' from the shed!
Just take out the wall for the studio. Leave the outside alone, it is so sweet! Live edge siding is sexy.
Awesome new place! That shed will make such a nice... shed!
Great studio space. I wish I had that. Make it happen!
thanks for the lesson! I always like how you deliver the lesson, fun and interesting
Congrats for your new home! It is pretty nice and cozy.
But I must agree with your wife. Don't over use glass on the facade. It's nice to see on a building but I'm wondering about reverb issues inside the room... if you want to use it for recording purposes. Brazilian cheers from Toronto!
I was one of those that thought the boogie lines were walking bass lines. Thanks for the education.
Scott is loving those tapewounds
Congrats on the new house and lovely family. Good advice about leading tones. Time to take that to my own shed this weekend. :-)
Congrats on the new digs. Not sure I'd do away with the sort of rough-cut siding, as it really adds a lot of character to the outbuilding. Lots of fun potential to that space though.
Sweet little Scottigirl😊...so sweet!😎🤘
Thumbs up for new studio space
1. Volume 2. Bass 3. Groupy Appreciation Control (yes serious) . Peace and love
I would keep it as two rooms. One for the live room and the other for a control room.
Congrats on the new digs, Scott! The at-home studio is a great idea - I've already checked with MY wife on it... she's on board 100% ;) Oh!... loved the "Walking bass lines" lesson as well!
Hi Scot, you are moving out to the country at the right time. Thanks for sharing new home.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
IT'S VERY WISE TO STAY AWAY FROM CROWDED CITY PLACES, ROAD RAGE AND SUBSTANCE AFFECTED PEOPLE.
I would live in the shed and use the house as a studio and motel for your muso friends. I am married to music. Ho Ho.
Michael from Victoria, Australia.(WAY OUT IN THE COUNTRY)
I think your wife is thinking the garden cottage would make a better guest house for the in-laws! Great lesson.
I felt like I was watching an old family home video you taped over for your bass lesson today.
Awesome new house Scott! You really need to make that studio.
Beautiful back yard!
Nice Scott, and of course nice family.
Dear Scott,
I have a voice-leading question:
If you play a third on the first note of a bar, wouldn't that tell the listener's ear that the 3rd was the root note? In other words, wouldn't it invert the chord somehow? And wouldn't that be a bad thing?
Until I watched this lesson, I had always assumed that getting to the root when the chord changes was THE most essential job of any bass player.
Please elucidate.
Thank you in advance.
Nick
Love the granny-flat studio idea. You don't want too much glass though - too much room reverb and you get a lot of Sympathetic resonance and you'll end up having to have heaps of thick curtains to dampen the sound. Also, a bit of a security issue with lots of glass in terms of break-ins. Lovely house by the way... Mrs Scott seems less than impressed with becoming an accidental star. Good luck there!
Nice house and killer yard. Also a really great lesson -- simple to understand and useful.
Proper gear, or not! You are always killing it with that four string! Keep up the great work!
This is a very helpful video, thank you!
Wow such a new video, turning it on I thought that it is super old. Cool
Congratulations Scott. Now that's "The Shed!" :)
House looks great scott. And the acoustics in the house is sick haha
Nice house, Scott! That will be a killer studio!
7:18 voice leading...what a difference THAT makes in the sound of the line....
Great lesson !!! Good luck with the new studio!
Fantastic and informative video Scott
great space for the studio, knock out that wall, enjoy the new home
Good luck with your negociations !
Congrats on the new house Scott! Best wishes!
Great video. Thanks! In the USA we’d call that cottage a “mother-in-law” suite. Lacking a MIL I’d def be using it as a studio. My wife would be grateful to no longer hear my endless multi-instrument noodling :)
Love the new shed!
Well its a marvellous night for a moondance........ ;) I was just gonna say where's the glove? Yes! That is a lovely place Scott. Good for you man. ;) Stay safe maestro.