Bass Chords 101: Everything You Need to Know

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2023
  • Hey there, friends and neighbours. In today's lesson, I'll be answering a question I've been getting a lot about playing chords on the bass. We'll get into the 'bassics' of chord shapes, and I'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to master chord playing on the bass guitar. Get ready to unlock a whole new world of possibilities and take your bass skills to new heights.
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  • @anon12352
    @anon12352 5 місяців тому +56

    After years of playing as a hobby i was blessed and formed a band 3 months ago, i have decided i have to step it up and finally dig into theory, i will start here, from the bottom of my heart thank you teacher!!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  5 місяців тому +5

      You're so very welcome. Thank you for watching.

    • @Believer_in_Christ
      @Believer_in_Christ 4 місяці тому +2

      God Bless everyone, I'm praying for you! Jesus loves you! He is with you! ❤

    • @haileydaugherty5858
      @haileydaugherty5858 3 місяці тому

      me too, been playing guitar and bass for abt two years now for fun and now i am trying to start a band and will be doing as much research as i possibly can

  • @quincyberman5629
    @quincyberman5629 6 місяців тому +16

    Dude! Now I am not afraid of chords. On a side note, you have such a soothing Morgan Freeman kind of voice.

  • @Krazyice9501
    @Krazyice9501 7 днів тому

    AM FROM JAMAICA 🇯🇲. I DOWNLOADED THE CHORD SHAPES PDF AND THEN WATCHED YOUR VIDEO TO GET THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHORD CONSTRUCTION MORE CLEAR AND PRECISE. MAD RESPACT BIG MAN🎉🎉

  • @RogerCorley
    @RogerCorley 5 місяців тому +5

    One of the best lessons on bass guitar I've ever watched in my 30 years of playing. BRAVO!!!

  • @joannalewis5279
    @joannalewis5279 6 місяців тому +12

    Rich you are not only a great player and teacher, you are an angel

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +5

      Awww...that's very sweet of you. Thanks so much. 😊

  • @Jackapoo1
    @Jackapoo1 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you, Mr. Brown. I totally suck but because of you I’m actually beginning to sound like a bass player but don’t get me wrong. I still totally suck at it but I’m not gonna give up. I’ll never be Stanley Clarke.

  • @rodneybettencourt1900
    @rodneybettencourt1900 6 місяців тому +16

    So timely. The best lesson on chords I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +2

      Oh wow! Thank you so much, Rodney. That means a lot.

  • @Madskillsuniversity
    @Madskillsuniversity 7 днів тому

    Wow, thanks for this video Rich. I have played bass for decades and am not good at all, but this gives me something else to look at. LOL. I will dust off the bass and try this tonight.

  • @justin81706
    @justin81706 5 місяців тому +5

    You are a great teacher. I'm so glad I found you. I am looking forward to supporting you so that the whole world can benefit from your gift of teaching.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  5 місяців тому +3

      Thank you so much, Justin. That means a lot to me, brother. All the best.

  • @keirenroberts2588
    @keirenroberts2588 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your videos are an absolute treasure trove. You are really good at explaining and making things easy by breaking them down.

  • @philipmcadam5339
    @philipmcadam5339 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome lesson Rich. Three shapes to give all of those delicious chords. Thank you, peace and love.

  • @mgrf0925
    @mgrf0925 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow!!! You really outdid yourself with this lesson, sir!!! Thank you!!

  • @michaelgierusz5754
    @michaelgierusz5754 5 місяців тому

    Incredible! So wise but also the way you explain everything just makes sense

  • @bobbrendel758
    @bobbrendel758 5 місяців тому

    This is so helpful. Really appreciate the straight forward presentation.

  • @charlesforest8025
    @charlesforest8025 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! I'll be able to figure out how to play along with others on my own.

  • @dasheldonkey
    @dasheldonkey 6 місяців тому

    As practical as beautifully delivered. Thank you for gearing this toward the exact level that you have. I'm picking up bass after some other instruments (including guitar), which means I arrive with tons of baggage and assumptions. Your channel sets me right every time. Thank you SO MUCH!!

  • @Al_Mac125
    @Al_Mac125 6 місяців тому

    Great presentation Rich, as always.

  • @robertpearce1356
    @robertpearce1356 5 місяців тому

    This is fantastic. I really appreciate how you explained this. Well put together, and your overall demeanor is quite pleasant. Great video, sir!

  • @ckh57
    @ckh57 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Rich , love your lessons. Very bass life changing.

  • @77daddyrich
    @77daddyrich 5 місяців тому

    Thanks, for sharing your knowledge

  • @ivanoroman3166
    @ivanoroman3166 6 місяців тому +2

    Sempre ottime lezioni, complimenti.Mi piacerebbe un video che spiega come fare a estrapolare una linea di basso da una canzone.Thanks

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +1

      Grazie mille per le belle parole Cercherò di pubblicare presto ulteriori informazioni sulla creazione di linee di basso. Restate sintonizzati e grazie per la visione!

  • @ianmackenzie686
    @ianmackenzie686 6 місяців тому

    Straightforward. Thanks!

  • @torontorox
    @torontorox 6 місяців тому +1

    thanks Rich! ✌🧡

  • @davedave8608
    @davedave8608 6 місяців тому +3

    first inversions are my fav.. root on top!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +1

      Mine too! The sound of the 3rd on the bottom is 💵!

  • @blackcatjazzin
    @blackcatjazzin 6 місяців тому

    Love your teaching approach, giving me time to ‘get it’,,,,

  • @reddhampton740
    @reddhampton740 6 місяців тому

    Awesome lesson! I got something to work on.Thank you. The intro music is nice too, trying to learn it by ear. 🙏🏾

  • @MrProg95
    @MrProg95 6 місяців тому

    Awesome exercise. Chords and modes at the same time!

  • @samuelnieves2840
    @samuelnieves2840 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank You for Taking the time to make these Educational Videos, So Grateful...🙏

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +1

      It's my pleasure, Samuel. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @BasvanVeen
    @BasvanVeen 6 місяців тому

    Super Informative and clear explanation!

  • @ossuan
    @ossuan 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. The explanation was kind, so it was easy to understand. I think you’re the best bass teacher. Good lesson 👍👍

  • @tonygandulla915-cv7vh
    @tonygandulla915-cv7vh 5 місяців тому

    You’re such a blessing and a Great Teacher. I’m so grateful for you and happy to subscribe.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Tony. What a wonderful compliment. That means a lot. 🙏🏾❤️

  • @AdamNovicki
    @AdamNovicki 5 місяців тому

    Wow! I've been playing for years. Have a pretty good grasp of the scales, but never learned chords! Your lesson was so clear! I used to play these muddy 1-3-5 triads. Thanks!

  • @jamiesales8626
    @jamiesales8626 5 місяців тому

    Great video, straight forward and easy to understand 👍

  • @pauldavis4766
    @pauldavis4766 6 місяців тому

    Love it Mr Brown

  • @jameshoward9137
    @jameshoward9137 4 місяці тому

    Hey Rich, I just subscribed. I have watched several bass players but I really connect with your style of teaching. I've played guitar for over 25 years and have played around with bass here and there and have always paid more attention to the bass in songs! I know your channel is going to help me play like a bass player and not play bass like it's a guitar! Please keep it up and thank you!

  • @anewplasticidea
    @anewplasticidea 5 місяців тому

    reading my mind!!!! thank you thank you!

  • @user-Jerry7
    @user-Jerry7 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Mr Brown! 😎👍💯

  • @corpsekrusher
    @corpsekrusher 6 місяців тому

    Love your channel!

  • @DimitriLouis
    @DimitriLouis 6 місяців тому +1

    Man ! Back at work ! I’m glad I see your bass on this video 👌🏻

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much, my brother. And thanks for doing such an amazing job of holding everything together for the last month. It's not the same without you.

  • @emsalsalik
    @emsalsalik 5 місяців тому

    We enjoyed the lesson thank you🙏

  • @girmaybass68
    @girmaybass68 6 місяців тому

    Killer intro theme bass and melody! I can listen to it all day and cannot get enough! Beautifuly done!

  • @errolcampbell304
    @errolcampbell304 6 місяців тому +1

    Been waiting for this👍🏿

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      I'm happy I could ablige. Thanks for watching, Errol.

  • @josephromano7867
    @josephromano7867 5 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New Year Rich to you and your family!!!!

  • @meisenman
    @meisenman 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @georgettecox1288
    @georgettecox1288 4 місяці тому

    Hi, Rich. Thanks for providing these bass lessons online. I would really love for you to teach some techniques and tricks for getting more comfortable doing improvisation. If you have an ear training courses as well as improvisation tips, please upload. I would sincerely appreciate it. P.S. I have subscribed.

  • @UmehDeborah
    @UmehDeborah 23 дні тому

    Interesting, you a good teacher

  • @daveshep
    @daveshep 6 місяців тому

    Thanks! I’ve been needing to put some chord work into my daily routine. This does the trick.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      Oh man! Thank you so much, Dave. 🙏🏾

  • @johnpullen3729
    @johnpullen3729 6 місяців тому +1

    Great to see you back, just seen your vid now, reminds me i need to get jamin. cheers for your knowledge and inspiration.. Im a new be to your channel but can see myself as longs-bee..

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +1

      I welcome all newbies and longsbies. lol! Thank you, John. It means a lot.

  • @Macna333
    @Macna333 6 місяців тому

    What a tremendous lesson! You are among the best bass evangelists and teachers. Thank you

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      Bass evangelist!? Hmmm...🤔I like it! Thank you!

  • @immanuelnwankwo9566
    @immanuelnwankwo9566 26 днів тому

    i just got a leak. Jeez? this is so cool. thank you so much sir

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 6 місяців тому +3

    Great, detailed, and informative as always. Bass chords make the lowend sound so atmospheric and grand. Cheers

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      I totally agree! Thank you for watching.

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 6 місяців тому

      @@richbrownbass Absolutely. Thank you for the content!

  • @blackcatjazzin
    @blackcatjazzin 6 місяців тому

    Very good and useful lesson sir,,,,,,😊

  • @Yosoyreina222
    @Yosoyreina222 18 днів тому

    I play guitar but I’m ready to try bass guitar 🎸

  • @ravingcyclist624
    @ravingcyclist624 5 місяців тому

    Happy New Year ! I look forward to more awesome videos from you in 2024!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  5 місяців тому

      Happy new year! Thank you so much!

  • @aaronteague8050
    @aaronteague8050 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Mr Brown

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      My pleasure, Aaron. Thank you for watching.

  • @FrederickTSchurgerDC
    @FrederickTSchurgerDC 6 місяців тому

    The tenth (vs the third) was something taught to me when I was younger, but never well explained (tho it was obiously muddy). Learning felt a chore UNTIL I realized how much better it sounded at the 10th!!!

  • @rufusgillespie9940
    @rufusgillespie9940 4 місяці тому

    You have a fantastic voice

  • @danmassicotte3123
    @danmassicotte3123 6 місяців тому

    Thanks

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +1

      Wow! Thank you so very much, Dan. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

    • @danmassicotte3123
      @danmassicotte3123 6 місяців тому

      @@richbrownbass Thanks Rich, keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing more videos 😊 Also, the video and sound quality is great and much appreciated!

  • @xanderlegaspi
    @xanderlegaspi 6 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant! Could you break down if the root lives on the second string and how to construct shapes from there?

    • @TheHouseJROD
      @TheHouseJROD 6 місяців тому

      Triads; you wouldn't put 3rd up the octave.
      You could also play R - 5 - 7.

    • @xanderlegaspi
      @xanderlegaspi 6 місяців тому

      @@TheHouseJROD Thanks! But what about dropping the 5th and alternating between major and minor chords like he did on the E string? I'd like to see that on at A string if possible.
      I suppose we can invert the chord somewhere.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому +6

      I think the chords from the A string actually sound great when played in their closed voicings. Playing a Cmaj7 chord as CEB on the A, D, and G strings works for me. It's the E and A strings that tend to sound muddled when played together.

    • @xanderlegaspi
      @xanderlegaspi 6 місяців тому

      @@richbrownbass Thank you for that information! You're a great teacher.

  • @spenceremmons6200
    @spenceremmons6200 3 місяці тому

    Would you be so kind as to break your videos into chapters?
    Good content bro.

  • @armignac
    @armignac 6 місяців тому +1

    Always glad to see your friendly Face in my Abos

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      Feels good to be back. Thank you for watching!

  • @Tony-tk4ht
    @Tony-tk4ht 6 місяців тому

    i am just starting out, it made no sense to me haha. but i really want to be able to groove to some music. any videos you reccomend me to watch

  • @raydanielz9408
    @raydanielz9408 5 місяців тому

    How do you use the chords

  • @kappahblessing1654
    @kappahblessing1654 6 місяців тому

    It sank in shiiittt

  • @JimBlackwell-vh6sx
    @JimBlackwell-vh6sx Місяць тому

    Thanks!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much. Your generosity means a lot.

  • @auerx9596
    @auerx9596 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! I appreciate your generosity.