Paul McCartney teaches bass

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  • @basura8355
    @basura8355 8 років тому +5685

    This guy is gonna be huge!

    • @johnq.public8518
      @johnq.public8518 8 років тому +19

      B. R. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @richarddarlington1139
      @richarddarlington1139 8 років тому +458

      Nah, he'll never pass the audition.

    • @irchristo
      @irchristo 8 років тому +24

      Ya think??? hahaha

    • @PriZeMaN1
      @PriZeMaN1 7 років тому +30

      Only if he turns back time, his day is long gone :)

    • @petemclinc
      @petemclinc 7 років тому +234

      He could start a band...

  • @AllusernamesgoneFUCK
    @AllusernamesgoneFUCK 10 років тому +2690

    Paul always seemed like one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet

    • @acpllc3
      @acpllc3 7 років тому +45

      Hmmm.... Phil Collins might have something to say on that. ;-)

    • @FioreDeste
      @FioreDeste 7 років тому +1

      acpllc3 Why?

    • @acpllc3
      @acpllc3 7 років тому +26

      I heard about a story that Phil Collins had said something to him in a public setting, complimenting or reveling about how great Paul is, and Paul responded with some sort of condescending remark.
      Paul was probably being sarcasstic, but evidently Phil did not take it that way.

    • @Platewarp
      @Platewarp 7 років тому +1

      I was just think the same thing!!

    • @drexlerjohn3822
      @drexlerjohn3822 7 років тому +28

      Disagree about the Phil Collin issue it's jus Paul being his witty Beatle self . Lennon was worse but it doesnt mean he is rude

  • @tragiclifeform347
    @tragiclifeform347 4 роки тому +2019

    “But before we begin, I’d like to tell you about my new favorite mobile game, Raid Shadow Legends...”

  • @mazda9624
    @mazda9624 4 роки тому +2191

    When he said
    "D Minor mm mm mm mm C
    D Minor mm mm mm mm C
    D Minor mm mm mm mm *F* "
    I felt that

  • @turtlepenguin1494
    @turtlepenguin1494 9 років тому +13242

    Great playing! If he keeps practicing he might be able to play like The Beatles.

    • @turtlepenguin1494
      @turtlepenguin1494 9 років тому +903

      SnowPanther yeah no shit sherlock

    • @thepantherofsnow
      @thepantherofsnow 9 років тому +113

      There is no shit???? Oh no we need to get some!!!

    • @BrokenArrowShow
      @BrokenArrowShow 9 років тому +393

      SnowPanther fucking idiot xD

    • @thepantherofsnow
      @thepantherofsnow 9 років тому +65

      Broken Arrow Show I actually am a idiot at fucking I have never had sex.

    • @BrokenArrowShow
      @BrokenArrowShow 9 років тому +179

      SnowPanther apparently, you're shit at using punctuation as well... :P

  • @Howl14
    @Howl14 11 років тому +3129

    This man is the only man i know that is 70 but acts like hes 20

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 10 років тому +267

      And gets away with it. You're dead right.

    • @TrailBlazer65
      @TrailBlazer65 10 років тому +166

      well I'd say hes a bit wiser than a 20 year old

    • @ladyggsmith3261
      @ladyggsmith3261 7 років тому +51

      that a good thing ,,, ageless

    • @Here4thechaoss
      @Here4thechaoss 7 років тому +63

      vrafiqa clearly you haven't heard of Mic Jagger

    • @masonharris9166
      @masonharris9166 7 років тому +4

      that what i thought too alex

  • @theviolethole4071
    @theviolethole4071 5 років тому +9247

    Honestly this guy is much better than the bassist in the Beatles

    • @JustARegularPlayer
      @JustARegularPlayer 5 років тому +181

      1990 • I strongly agree

    • @brofessor2493
      @brofessor2493 5 років тому +96

      I liked because of your profile picture

    • @natek5249
      @natek5249 5 років тому +50

      1990 • dude r u stupid he is in Beatles

    • @igotashake
      @igotashake 5 років тому +569

      Nate K GET YOUR CONSPIRACY THEORY OUTTA HERE

    • @vargagyork8751
      @vargagyork8751 5 років тому +294

      @@natek5249 r/whoooosh

  • @toxicphoenix4112
    @toxicphoenix4112 5 років тому +2640

    imagine your parents sign you up to to a bass lesson and you don’t know who’s teaching you, only to find out it is paul himself.

    •  5 років тому +29

      A dream come true.

    • @troykelso
      @troykelso 5 років тому +62

      Paul Stanley doesn't play bass, stupid.

    • @macca-n-cheese4758
      @macca-n-cheese4758 4 роки тому +13

      The Toxic Phoenix it would be a dream come true

    • @chemmy_durden
      @chemmy_durden 4 роки тому +5

      Troy Kelso paul mccaentey

    • @welsh_Witch
      @welsh_Witch 4 роки тому +1

      I'd uh just be very nervous

  • @killerraco8049
    @killerraco8049 5 років тому +15209

    John Lennon: *dies*
    Paul Mccartney: 0:53

  • @guitarboi9
    @guitarboi9 8 років тому +1817

    Paul seems like a cool guy.

    • @Kanji101
      @Kanji101 8 років тому +70

      That's because he is

    • @-amitkalderon1225
      @-amitkalderon1225 8 років тому +42

      He is the coolest guy ever.

    • @theothertroll
      @theothertroll 8 років тому +2

      pot head

    • @hugojimenez3859
      @hugojimenez3859 8 років тому +11

      Nah. He is nice, but Dave Grohl es the coolest guy ever

    • @juliekadams
      @juliekadams 8 років тому +1

      I love the understatement of this, LOL. Maybe... Perhaps... LOL

  • @billace90
    @billace90 5 років тому +3411

    That sounded more like my high school grades....:(

    • @u.v.s.5583
      @u.v.s.5583 5 років тому +94

      Wait, did he play an F?

    • @EddieKMusic
      @EddieKMusic 5 років тому +7

      Nah, low

    • @Skizze37
      @Skizze37 5 років тому +101

      You scored a G and an E? You got an F in English, that's for sure.

    • @holdenmcgroin5003
      @holdenmcgroin5003 5 років тому +15

      @@u.v.s.5583 0:53

    • @rdvgrd6
      @rdvgrd6 5 років тому +2

      Basically you’re a failure

  • @blazeesq2000
    @blazeesq2000 5 років тому +1123

    I love that Paul can't read music but can explain music theory. He is a master of bass composition. Maybe he can't shred but he knows how to serve a song.

    • @Natashahoneypot
      @Natashahoneypot 5 років тому +93

      He can read music nowadays. Also he invented, what you term as "shred".

    • @hexyko4850
      @hexyko4850 4 роки тому +2

      @@Natashahoneypot How do you know?

    • @Natashahoneypot
      @Natashahoneypot 4 роки тому +33

      Hexy Ko ua-cam.com/video/5Pf19jV1NYw/v-deo.html he answers this question at 10.40. Also he writes classcal music and for that you would absorb the concept of music reading in the making of it. It is not his main forte but he can get by. And his answer to the question, "can he read music" is modest.

    • @wattsnottaken1
      @wattsnottaken1 4 роки тому +11

      Setting egos aside to serve the song has always been admirable IMO

    • @juliewitt7496
      @juliewitt7496 4 роки тому +6

      This guy can read musick. Trust me.

  • @jjackandbrian5624
    @jjackandbrian5624 4 роки тому +206

    2:15 "So that's it, that should be Bass." thank you, now I can Bass.

  • @-amitkalderon1225
    @-amitkalderon1225 8 років тому +3009

    This teacher looks good.
    Anyone knows how I can contact him?

  • @InsertName125
    @InsertName125 9 років тому +412

    Here's someone who doesn't need to self-promote. He's just doing this to teach people. That's really admirable.

    • @paparaiderfanstudios
      @paparaiderfanstudios 7 років тому +88

      What would he need to promote? he's fucking Paul Mcartney

    • @thebrutaltails9558
      @thebrutaltails9558 7 років тому +29

      Amerikkka The Great Paul McCharmly

    • @qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn
      @qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn 7 років тому

      PAUL MCGOKART LOOKS LIKE A CHICKEN NUGGET AFTER 1966 PAUL MCGOKART DIED AND GOT REPLACED BY PAULMCCHICKENMCNUGGET OG MA GEEEEEEERD DUN

    • @sonussektor
      @sonussektor 7 років тому +7

      he does the teaching with a "very simple" song. no way he'd teach you his tricks for free. listen to the track and you'll notice that the bass is slightly different than in this video here.

    • @flacidhouse350
      @flacidhouse350 7 років тому +4

      "What would he need to promote?" His new album. You don't think it's odd he's not teaching the bass line to one of his famous songs?

  • @codyjumper5019
    @codyjumper5019 5 років тому +3855

    This Paul guy isn't half bad. He should really think about starting a band.

    • @h5numbers732
      @h5numbers732 4 роки тому +135

      I thought his playing style was similar to that one british band the beetles, listen to some of the songs.

    • @YouGetThePicture_08
      @YouGetThePicture_08 4 роки тому +113

      @@h5numbers732 That's what I was thinking! He reminded me of Ringo.

    • @LukeHennisch
      @LukeHennisch 4 роки тому +49

      I have a name for his band!
      The Bea- no that’s not it,
      THE WINGS!!! That’s it!

    • @YouGetThePicture_08
      @YouGetThePicture_08 4 роки тому +35

      @@LukeHennisch nah, I think you mean The Shoes...

    • @riverzin666
      @riverzin666 4 роки тому +27

      @@YouGetThePicture_08 no no
      Definitly The Bees

  • @MikeT003
    @MikeT003 5 років тому +4498

    This guy looks like a Beatles tribute band member

    • @lewismillar-nelson4953
      @lewismillar-nelson4953 5 років тому +26

      "LIQQUUIIDDD!"

    • @thiagosan2154
      @thiagosan2154 5 років тому +33

      True, you're right, I realized only now

    • @natek5249
      @natek5249 5 років тому +1

      Mike Hockisgone dude r u stupid he is Beatles member dumass

    • @natek5249
      @natek5249 5 років тому +2

      Kermit the Frog wow your dum Im more smarter than you dumass

    • @luizneto727
      @luizneto727 5 років тому +52

      @@natek5249🙄🙄

  • @thomasmoore8096
    @thomasmoore8096 6 років тому +921

    paul is like that old grandpa who's just waaaay cooler than he seems

    • @cinniminni1101
      @cinniminni1101 4 роки тому +21

      I would love for him to be my grandpa

    • @rodneylee4026
      @rodneylee4026 2 роки тому +1

      Gee thanks.......I think.

    • @charlie-obrien
      @charlie-obrien 10 місяців тому +2

      His grandchildren call him "Grandude"
      That's cool.

  • @billyshears6604
    @billyshears6604 8 років тому +1049

    Not quite sure why he did this but it's beyond cool.

    • @minacruz8637
      @minacruz8637 7 років тому +6

      Billy Shears hey billy hahaha omg

    • @rafcorpuz8575
      @rafcorpuz8575 7 років тому +1

      Billy Shears why does the bass sounds at a low volume

    • @ianprescott7924
      @ianprescott7924 7 років тому +7

      Dlo 's Bass has always had a lower frequency than guitar so your ears think it’s quieter

    • @wallywutsizface6346
      @wallywutsizface6346 6 років тому +5

      Supreme Kai
      He was just referring to him making this video. I’m pretty sure he knows who he is

    • @adamlee9347
      @adamlee9347 6 років тому +4

      Billy Shears what would you do if i sang out of tune?

  • @dcoolmineduckh5200
    @dcoolmineduckh5200 4 роки тому +43

    No one:
    UA-cam: let's recommend this 12 year old video to everyone
    But really he is a legend

  • @devinjerryfreedomisfree4599
    @devinjerryfreedomisfree4599 6 років тому +132

    crazy to think that the only reason he picked up the bass was because no one else in the band wanted to after Stu left and now he’s one of the greatest at it

    • @blazeesq2000
      @blazeesq2000 Рік тому +2

      Facts

    • @tobisteffen
      @tobisteffen Рік тому +1

      That's because bass is a very easy instrument to play. Usually only dimwits play it because they are too bad for guitar, piano or drums. Once an actually talented musician bothers to spend some time with it, this is what happens. Not to mention that this song is ridiculously easy to play compared to the full range of musical performances around the world.

    • @JFFM730
      @JFFM730 Рік тому +8

      @@tobisteffen there are some bass lines that are really hard to play you know.

    • @tobisteffen
      @tobisteffen Рік тому +1

      @@JFFM730 None of which non-bass players want to hear in a song. Except if they are played by Flea.

    • @charlie-obrien
      @charlie-obrien 10 місяців тому +1

      @@tobisteffen
      Geddy Lee enters the conversation...

  • @hoodedman07
    @hoodedman07 6 років тому +36

    Paul talks to you like your best friends and it just feels so genuine

  • @wynnie_margeaux
    @wynnie_margeaux 5 років тому +565

    He could literally sit there and read the phone book and I'd listen

    • @macca-n-cheese4758
      @macca-n-cheese4758 4 роки тому +5

      Bronwyn J. McCartney same

    • @farteinjonassen7523
      @farteinjonassen7523 3 роки тому +5

      That's actually how he found the name for Father McKenzie in Eleanor Rigby. By, you know, reading the phone book.

    • @ConspiredPictures
      @ConspiredPictures 3 роки тому +3

      @@farteinjonassen7523 Yes! It was father McCartney, but they didn't like that, so they went through the McSection of the phonebook

    • @lwh2113
      @lwh2113 3 роки тому +1

      1,2,3,4 how many n-

    • @juliaknitter1650
      @juliaknitter1650 3 роки тому +1

      @@ConspiredPictures McSection lol

  • @vergellicerio8919
    @vergellicerio8919 4 роки тому +78

    This guy is so good. There are other videos of him always nailing Beatles songs

    • @_PuppetMaster86
      @_PuppetMaster86 4 роки тому +3

      He should cover Blackbird 👌🏾

    • @MikeO-p8l
      @MikeO-p8l 4 місяці тому

      Nailing Beatles song's that he wrote lol amazing really .

    • @Dejay06
      @Dejay06 4 дні тому

      ​@@MikeO-p8l
      Nuh uh

  • @josephleehooker5256
    @josephleehooker5256 8 років тому +83

    This guy is as nice as he seems . I met him 3 times and stood alone with ,Linda , Stella and Paul backstage at the spectrum in Philly 1976 and then got to sit with Stella as Linda watched on playing keyboard. What a beautiful memory . Thanks Lord

    • @marendenison3391
      @marendenison3391 8 років тому +13

      +Joseph Lee Hooker That's so awesome! you're lucky to have met him and his family

    • @idontwant2beasoldiermama241
      @idontwant2beasoldiermama241 7 років тому +2

      Joseph Lee Hooker
      And then you woke up from dreaming

    • @morganspry9967
      @morganspry9967 6 років тому +3

      That’s a dream come true

    • @user-sr6li6kq2b
      @user-sr6li6kq2b 14 днів тому

      @@morganspry9967
      I think he is exactly like he appears! He’s a friendly guy and has no reason to pretend because he’s rich and successful!

  • @KingLos96
    @KingLos96 4 роки тому +18

    Bro..that fact that I watched this 12 years ago when I was barely learning guitar and bass..it just makes me feel so old. Back when UA-cam and the internet felt so new to me. I miss those days

  • @caryrodda
    @caryrodda 5 років тому +44

    "If you're feeling adventurous you can go up here and fiddle around a bit." Totally cracked me up because Paul always fiddled around beautifully in most songs. Thanks for sharing.

  • @logiclegend8219
    @logiclegend8219 5 років тому +738

    He looks like a good bass player. He should make a band or something.

    • @isaacsalazar5373
      @isaacsalazar5373 5 років тому +11

      @larry ballard both work just fine

    • @tyronesharp401
      @tyronesharp401 5 років тому +7

      Might even get a paying gig or two

    • @Herv3
      @Herv3 5 років тому +31

      I know some boys from Quarry High that would be interested.

    • @jabohonu
      @jabohonu 5 років тому +9

      lemikistu yeah man a band with a name related to insects.

    • @MrWide-ht9rp
      @MrWide-ht9rp 4 роки тому +13

      Let’s just hope no one makes a rumor like he’s dead or something

  • @mollywright3468
    @mollywright3468 8 років тому +257

    Ok here's an idea: Paul needs to start a UA-cam channel where he teaches bass

    • @dennelclayton5188
      @dennelclayton5188 5 років тому +6

      Oh Hell Yeah! 😀👍

    • @wynnie_margeaux
      @wynnie_margeaux 5 років тому +25

      Paul just needs to start a UA-cam channel in general. Unboxing videos, vlogs, cooking tutorials, ASMR, anything. I'll sub

    • @Lucille_McCartney73
      @Lucille_McCartney73 5 років тому +1

      Bronwyn J. McCartney he does have a channel. If you search up Paul McCartney autocomplete interview and go to the end, he talks about his channel and Egypt Station.

    • @wynnie_margeaux
      @wynnie_margeaux 5 років тому

      @@Lucille_McCartney73 oh sick! Thanks!

    • @Lucille_McCartney73
      @Lucille_McCartney73 5 років тому +1

      Bronwyn J. McCartney no problem! The only problem is I don’t know what it’s called so I can’t look it up! XD paul forgot to say what it was lol!

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 7 років тому +1504

    I bet his hourly rate is pretty high!

    • @twoking10
      @twoking10 7 років тому +54

      Yeah, probably charges AT LEAST $20/hour for lessons... lmao.

    • @Grimosaur
      @Grimosaur 6 років тому +29

      ...aren't you the dude who has like 1000 spiders in his house?

    • @14141818
      @14141818 6 років тому

      je vois pas le rapport

    • @defendiendoideas7846
      @defendiendoideas7846 6 років тому

      Is very true !!

    • @scottdavidson9897
      @scottdavidson9897 6 років тому

      I would bet it most certainly is...lol

  • @elduderino2581
    @elduderino2581 5 років тому +1252

    This is one weird looking Ringo.

    • @genguri7119
      @genguri7119 5 років тому +50

      True, where is His umbrella?

    • @kiu4n
      @kiu4n 5 років тому +32

      Huh. When they titled it "Bass" I was expecting bass drum from Ringo. This is one strange Ringo, innit?

    • @toppat
      @toppat 4 роки тому +13

      @@genguri7119 yeah, and his bike?

    • @arfansthename
      @arfansthename 4 роки тому +10

      @@genguri7119 And his peace and love?

    • @FKMDC
      @FKMDC 4 роки тому +5

      That is a weird drum set

  • @sittingonafrootloop3940
    @sittingonafrootloop3940 5 років тому +183

    Imagine counting how much times he says y'know

  • @patbrennan6572
    @patbrennan6572 6 років тому +72

    he's simply music in human form.

  • @blonchie4724
    @blonchie4724 6 років тому +56

    If it wasn't because of Paul I would have never been interested in music. He was my mentor and inspiration to become the musician I am today.

  • @unclexeres
    @unclexeres 5 років тому +7

    Just got a chance to see Sir McCartney in N. California.
    What an awesome show, best I ever seen!
    Great music, new, middle and old. Great stories from back, way back in the day.
    Couldn't haven't been better!
    He played five different instruments well and his singing for 77 is still pretty good too.

  • @brianbrino4310
    @brianbrino4310 Рік тому +2

    I had the same Horner Bass when I played in my band! Thank you for the treat!

  • @Redplanetfilms1
    @Redplanetfilms1 7 років тому +5

    Love that Paul keeps sharing his love for music with the world! Saw him last year at Giants Stadium in NJ and it was the highlight of my year! Thank You for a lifetime of great music!

  • @dianeo
    @dianeo 11 років тому +88

    "You can do fiddly bits if you want." :)

  • @andrewjoseph1785
    @andrewjoseph1785 8 років тому +148

    I love seeing these legends do stuff like this because it's purely out of passion for music. Paul McCartney sure doesn't need to do this for the money! Awesome stuff.

    • @flacidhouse350
      @flacidhouse350 7 років тому +2

      It's an ad.

    • @killianassemat5115
      @killianassemat5115 5 років тому +4

      Well you know he's already a billionaire so it's not like he really needs anymore money.

  • @theunwantedcritic
    @theunwantedcritic 4 роки тому +10

    The thing I always was impressed by was just how simple he’s playing it is. He always seems to find the right notes no matter how much complex stuff is happening. And then how we place the notes. In the song it’s getting better all the time off Sergeant peppers it’s a very very simple baseline but listen to the how he plays each individual note

  • @michaelangileo2760
    @michaelangileo2760 9 років тому +5

    Thank you, Paul, that is very nice, you've taken the time to teach us. I really appreciate it!!

  • @enna1913
    @enna1913 9 років тому +884

    Wow, if he keeps practicing like this he might amount to something.

    • @ryanmeow6716
      @ryanmeow6716 9 років тому +76

      enna1913 right?
      he has a lot to learn tho, he could be as good as the beatles if he practices enough.

    • @allmyducksinarow
      @allmyducksinarow 9 років тому +1

      I'm not sure if you three are joking, or are serious.

    • @at90percent
      @at90percent 9 років тому +68

      Bacon Grace I'm not sure if you're serious or joking.

    • @mkfanforever58
      @mkfanforever58 9 років тому +2

      +Bacon Grace wow...

    • @allmyducksinarow
      @allmyducksinarow 9 років тому +11

      Nah I'm just kidding you guys are hilarious

  • @GYYYO
    @GYYYO 5 років тому +36

    When he says it's very simple, I'm thinking "Maybe to you, but not to me." He's such an awesome player.

    • @garybrinker4522
      @garybrinker4522 5 років тому

      Dont try lefthanded unless you are..

    • @endi3386
      @endi3386 4 роки тому +2

      GYYYO You must be joking for gods sake this is an easy bassline for even a beginner

    • @MisterTMH
      @MisterTMH 3 роки тому

      Try Stanley Clarke for size. Mr. Clarke is the real deal , in more ways than Bill ever will be.

  • @biga173rdify
    @biga173rdify 10 років тому +18

    The man is a musical genius,an amazing song writer,producer,guitar player and was way ahead of his time, and yes he is an amazing bass player and pioneer. All of the great bassit have nothing but respect for this man. This man has sold more records than any bass player peroid including some of the greatest artist of all time. Who ever said his playing technique sucks obvious you never listen to any of his solo records and records with the Beatles . His accolades speaks for himself.

    • @Xcorgi
      @Xcorgi 9 років тому +4

      Check out the Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road video here on UA-cam. You can really see Paul demonstrate his mastery of EVERY single instrument as well as demonstrate his expertise with studio equipment. He truly is an amazingly talented one man band!

  • @dunce2080
    @dunce2080 7 років тому +7

    I love paul's bass riffs. He is my favorite bassist/beatle/and singer

  • @Kazyman
    @Kazyman 5 років тому +9

    One of my favorite guitar player turned bass players EVER. I don't write a bass line without him in mind (and Chris Squire).
    As Paul got older he got a lot nicer. We tend to do that the closer we get to our own mortality. He's a very self reflective chap and can admit fault, which is yet ANOTHER lesson for us all.

    • @Kazyman
      @Kazyman 4 роки тому

      @Suz V2017 Being the perfectionist Paul was, he was at times extremely difficult to work with. I can't tally how many times George & Ringo walked out of the studio because of that fact. He aged well however & has since patched things up with his fellow Beatles, including John Lennon before he was murdered.

  • @kevinjerome4925
    @kevinjerome4925 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent - Sir Paul please do some more of this! Stay safe.

  • @aidandowney6673
    @aidandowney6673 5 років тому +337

    OMG ITS JOHN DEACON

    • @mariadzlz
      @mariadzlz 4 роки тому +7

      @@meepmoop5826 a culture man :')

    • @notabed800
      @notabed800 4 роки тому +7

      Deacon isn't a good bass player

    • @mariadzlz
      @mariadzlz 4 роки тому +35

      @@notabed800 you aren't a human

    • @notabed800
      @notabed800 4 роки тому +17

      @@mariadzlz Queen is the most overrated band ever

    • @mariadzlz
      @mariadzlz 4 роки тому +8

      @@notabed800 yea sure 🙄

  • @kiddlecats7871
    @kiddlecats7871 7 років тому +17

    0:20 makes a good pun

  • @dumbbitchenergy4223
    @dumbbitchenergy4223 6 років тому +10

    The fact that, 1, Paul still uses his original Hofner bass, and, 2, calls it his baby is why I live honestly

    • @thesilvershining
      @thesilvershining 2 роки тому

      Right? I died 😭♥️

    • @jamesm.3967
      @jamesm.3967 6 днів тому

      @@thesilvershining he bought it Because it was an inexpensive at the time. A good deal he said. And I bet that’s why he still uses it and he’s very frugal. I’ve heard.

  • @morthedgebuckle227
    @morthedgebuckle227 20 днів тому

    This is wonderful!!! A legendary icon teaching us his craft in a humble manner! Gotta love Paul.

  • @smokeflavoredjam2964
    @smokeflavoredjam2964 8 років тому +34

    McCartney is the master at connecting chords. His lines on those early Beatles albums are insane.Listen closely to his clever and unique lines and how he moves from chord to chord on Something or I Want You.

  • @RoxxHoffner
    @RoxxHoffner 10 років тому +35

    This is the coolest video!! Are you kidding me?! Paul McCartney takin' time out of his day to give a free bass lesson! It's not like he needs to do this for money. Maybe some people don't appreciate or don't understand how cool this is, and that's too bad. If you did a little research on this guy you would understand and get a real kick out of it! But it makes no sense to me why some people feel the need to lash out negative, ignorant comments and prove, to everyone that knows better, what a true idiot they are.. and actually must think they're above this! Unbelievable. Thank you Paul for doing this! I hope there's more? I've been picking up the bass lately and gettin' a kick that I can actually get the groove(Sometimes) to that badass bass riff you do with "Taxman".That would turn even James Jamerson's head and put a smile on his face. Rock and Roll!

    • @ptkAlphaOmegaAlpha
      @ptkAlphaOmegaAlpha 10 років тому +5

      I agree

    • @Xcorgi
      @Xcorgi 9 років тому +5

      These people lash out at Paul because he's not playing the retarded chimpanzee "slap bass" that all these asshole kids who love that bullshit rap music love.They can't stand the fact that they will never be intelligent enough to play an actual melody on the bass like Paul McCartney. The talent pool has COMPLETELY dried up. At least among these idiot generation Y and younger little bastards who have no musical talent whatsoever!

    • @JB19504
      @JB19504 9 років тому +1

      T. Byrd Love that Taxman bass riff in the third verse. The ULTIMATE!! Love that song.

  • @marendenison3391
    @marendenison3391 8 років тому +80

    To the people saying how he's a bad teacher and all: That may be true, but that's because he's SO accomplished and SO practiced at his bass playing that it's become second nature to him, which is hard to just _teach_. All great artists tend to be like this; they are so intuitive and they've gotten to know their craft so WELL that it's hard for them to put it into words! So Paul may not be the best teacher per se, but in a sense he is one of the best to study from.

    • @Fireglo
      @Fireglo 5 років тому +6

      It's nothing to do with accomplishment. So you're saying all music teachers are not accomplished? Some people are better suited to teach while others are better suited to work. Paul has songwriting talent but poor technique. A teacher would be the other way around. Absolutely perfect technique and musical knowledge but just doesn't have the ability to write their own compositions..

    • @prisonmike1658
      @prisonmike1658 5 років тому +2

      Ankh Warrior Well his "technique" got him very far honestly no can deny that

  • @andrewpfaff6152
    @andrewpfaff6152 3 роки тому +15

    I like how what most of us call a "fill" is a "fiddly bit" to him -- a reminder not to take the whole thing so seriously IMO

  • @mildred298
    @mildred298 8 років тому +70

    Can't explain why I'm so in love with this man lol

  • @SciFiArtman
    @SciFiArtman 7 років тому +4

    Hope younger viewers realize that these tips are not just coming from "one of The Beatles", but also from the greatest composer and multi-instrumentalist that ever lived! This is the Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart of our times! And one of the finest bass players ever (not that this tune shows that skill much). The more you look into the depth of McCartney, the more you will be amazed at his infinite talents. At least it works that way for me.
    Forget Robert Johnson's deal with the devil - I've always been suspicious of McCartney's amazing "luck"! (I mean this guys even been "dead" before!!!) So glad he's still with us!

  • @mingyuzhou8519
    @mingyuzhou8519 2 роки тому +3

    such a joy watch someone like him play
    amazing
    master

  • @OWEN-CASH
    @OWEN-CASH 4 роки тому +42

    "D minor is the saddest of all keys, I find. People weep instantly when they hear it, and I don’t know why.” - Nigel Tufnel

    • @thomassiegler9898
      @thomassiegler9898 3 роки тому +1

      D minor is as well the key of all the Requiems,
      such as from: Mozart, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi etc.

    • @GargeBarge
      @GargeBarge 3 роки тому +1

      @@thomassiegler9898 It was tuned slightly differently, which I’m sure you know if you’re referencing those composers

    • @andrewquinlan6096
      @andrewquinlan6096 3 роки тому

      Ask vulfpeck

    • @crabtrap
      @crabtrap 3 роки тому +1

      "don't touch it....just listen!"

  • @thebaobabs206
    @thebaobabs206 8 років тому +25

    His hands are beautiful!!

  • @Christianonbass
    @Christianonbass 11 років тому +76

    Thank you Sir Paul. I have always wanted to jam with you!

  • @dustystarr2297
    @dustystarr2297 5 років тому +6

    Sir Paul is always giving.. what an amazing human being that just happens to be a totally gifted musician

  • @joeybonin7691
    @joeybonin7691 3 роки тому +3

    Crazy thing is -- back when I was 15, Paul is one of the players I listened to when I was learning bass. I played along with records.

  • @morrisman64
    @morrisman64 11 років тому +58

    We love Paul!!

  • @solstis56
    @solstis56 8 років тому +6

    This is too COOL.... Learning bass from Paul McCartney..... Love It.....

  • @critter7052
    @critter7052 7 років тому +7

    Nothing cooler than being taught bass by Paul McCartney! Long Live Macca!

  • @jerryweller7011
    @jerryweller7011 2 роки тому +1

    Gave me a whole new appreciation for just how talented this guy is. His bass playing is totally unorthodox in both hands, but he makes it work for the things he wants to do.

  • @aunch3
    @aunch3 3 роки тому +8

    The thing about Paul is he’s a ambitious workaholic perfectionist lol so he’s always getting better at whatever he’s doing. Even his bass lessons sound good

  • @robertgerald5819
    @robertgerald5819 3 роки тому +4

    I didn't think I could love Paul McCartney anymore than I did until I saw this video.

  • @MrFireblade67
    @MrFireblade67 9 років тому +8

    Think people forget. It's the sum of all the parts that make a performer. Paul, I'm sure would not say he was a virtuoso bass player. He didn't have to be. He played guitar, bass, piano. He, in my opinion was, firstly , a songwriter. Songwriters often pen down stuff in basic form, his bass playing often just did what was needed, ie root, major, minor thirds, and fifths, maybe an octave here and there. Nothing wrong with simple bass lines. Bass is there to provide strong rhythm and a time feel. Every now and then it's nice when they let rip with a great solo or riff!

    • @ChainNonSmoker
      @ChainNonSmoker 9 років тому +2

      +MrFireblade67 not "was" he IS :) a songwriter

    • @saxfreak01
      @saxfreak01 8 років тому +4

      McCartney practically invented rock bass guitar playing and he regularly makes the top 5 of polls of best bass players even now. He is widely regarded by his fellow musicians as being one of the finest bass players around. Being a great musician does not mean you have to play 1000 notes per second and be flash all the time. Macca's harmonic and melodic language on the bass is as developed as that of any rock bass player and better than most.

    • @thomasromano9321
      @thomasromano9321 7 років тому +1

      And not only a songwriter, but he's composed some classical pieces as well. Ever heard "A leaf" or his Liverpool symphony?

  • @zygmaszel8376
    @zygmaszel8376 5 років тому +1

    been honored to be your student , thanks mr. Paul

  • @sergelen3111
    @sergelen3111 5 років тому +7

    Someone: *makes joke about Paul looking like Beatles’ bassist”
    Nate K: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

  • @Hexspa
    @Hexspa 7 років тому +6

    His playing is so clean in the sense that every note counts and stands true and pure. The most notable characteristic he exemplifies, though, is his damn positive attitude - that's the main difference I see in him and any other musician I usually encounter in rehearsal situations.

    • @blazeesq2000
      @blazeesq2000 Рік тому

      Technical facility does not mean musicality. Musicality wins. He is no Jaco or Victor Worten; pick your "best" player and Paul McCartney is on everyone's list because of the musicality.

    • @Hexspa
      @Hexspa Рік тому

      @@blazeesq2000 Agreed but also songwriting. The more I play the more it's obvious how important that is to distinguish yourself. Eric Clapton headlines Crossroads Festival not Eric Johnson and that's why.

  • @kevinegan2820
    @kevinegan2820 8 років тому +4

    Paul - Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

  • @peternewman3487
    @peternewman3487 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Paul, You were my inspiration to learn to play bass guitar as was Hank Marvin lead guitar. Two absolute legends.

  • @TheLochs
    @TheLochs 5 років тому +27

    I'd love to see his guitar collection. I'm a lefty.

  • @gerardmazzarese9363
    @gerardmazzarese9363 6 років тому +7

    To watch Sir Paul, in so candid a way, knowing the history he represents, is so wonderfully cool.😃

  • @marionathanael8365
    @marionathanael8365 5 років тому +27

    I can proudly say Paul McCartney teached me how to play bass xd

  • @AcousticJamDad
    @AcousticJamDad 3 роки тому +2

    I just friggin love this guy and all his beautiful artistic pieces...I mean, how can you not love PMac and of course his and John’s total and indisputable revolution of modern day music?!?! Myself, I’ve always slightly leaned toward John’s hard, raw and experimental sounds he put into his songs but Paul was the perfect counter-weight to that and vice versa with Paul’s beautiful melodies. The two together, in my opinion, was the absolute golden duo when it came to songwriting, harmonies, innovation, etc etc...

  • @Bob-yl9pm
    @Bob-yl9pm 4 роки тому +3

    Paul? You make it look so easy! you're a genius! Love you, bro!

  • @TOYMASTERFUL
    @TOYMASTERFUL 10 років тому +15

    This is Amazing to see Paul just be himself at home and having fun giving a bass lesson...it doesnt get any bigger than this! I could only wish George Harrison gave a gutiar lesson!

  • @thenobleandmightybeaver4411
    @thenobleandmightybeaver4411 9 років тому +591

    His fretting technique is bizarre, he just strangles the shit out of the neck.

    • @thenobleandmightybeaver4411
      @thenobleandmightybeaver4411 9 років тому +125

      ***** I think he has always played like this and Paul McCartney has created some of the best bass lines in music. I just can't figure out how he does it, I'm getting a cramp just thinking about it.

    • @matthewmcgehee4293
      @matthewmcgehee4293 9 років тому +117

      +AmesKtown As someone who played guitar for more than 20 years before playing bass seriously, it's pretty natural to to strangle the neck when it's half the size of what you're used to. Paul didn't start out as the bass player, he just ended up the bass player by default.

    • @thenobleandmightybeaver4411
      @thenobleandmightybeaver4411 9 років тому +10

      Matthew McGehee OK. My first instrument was violin so perhaps that's why I'm surprised by his mobility.

    • @MegaStickman98
      @MegaStickman98 9 років тому +20

      +AmesKtown Hofner violin basses are known as having very thin necks ("Pencil Necks"). As an owner of a Hofner I can fully relate to what you're saying and to how McCartney holds the neck. Some people like how the necks feel and others prefer wider necks with more girth. I personally love the feel of the Hofner. :)

    • @thenobleandmightybeaver4411
      @thenobleandmightybeaver4411 9 років тому +4

      MegaStickman98 I have never played a Hofner, but they do look as though the neck is very thin. I learned on a Fender P-Bass so the neck was pretty thick. I now mostly play a Stingray 5 J-Bass so I've never played anything with a really thin neck. I guess I like girth. Cheers.

  • @eternallearner8185
    @eternallearner8185 3 роки тому

    What a thoroughly decent bloke to share a basic amount of info with us plebs, if it was anyone I'd say well done I could follow it, but this is a giant of the 20th century!

  • @pablofoche4786
    @pablofoche4786 10 років тому +182

    Few musicians can play the bass and sing, he is one of them !

    • @KptnHaddock_
      @KptnHaddock_ 9 років тому +15

      Jack fucking Bruce! :)

    • @eltorpedo67
      @eltorpedo67 9 років тому +45

      Sting, Geddy Lee, Phil Lynott, Peter Cetera, Les Claypool, Lemmy, Roger Waters - off the top of my head. Sure there's lots.

    • @KptnHaddock_
      @KptnHaddock_ 9 років тому +1

      LiYeds
      /watch?v=HmtgYeJ5BBo<
      now be quiet

    • @chippchipp1
      @chippchipp1 9 років тому +20

      LiYeds
      You don't play bass, do you?

    • @pablof59
      @pablof59 9 років тому +1

      costew67 Lots are few...

  • @ElBrunno12
    @ElBrunno12 5 років тому +81

    I wish paul was my grandpa

  • @theclonewhopunchedadroid7501
    @theclonewhopunchedadroid7501 5 років тому +39

    Is this what being a padawan feels like

  • @barrysmith8193
    @barrysmith8193 2 роки тому

    Excellent real life instruction from an expert left hander to we left hand bass beginners. Bought a Hofner ignition bass to start off with.

  • @theanonymouscat5062
    @theanonymouscat5062 2 роки тому +4

    Lol! I love Paul’s sense of humor. He’s never gonna get old 😂.

  • @michaelmyers4847
    @michaelmyers4847 5 років тому +220

    Teacher needs to learn to have some originality. Reminds me of one of the beatles, too much like that Paul McCartney

    • @Natashahoneypot
      @Natashahoneypot 5 років тому +33

      That sir is quite clearly Freddie Mercury from ABBA.

    • @h5numbers732
      @h5numbers732 4 роки тому +22

      @@Natashahoneypot are you stupid or joking? Freddy mercury was in queen, not ABBA, and he played the drums. This is david gilmour from iron maiden, not freddy mercury.

    • @YouGetThePicture_08
      @YouGetThePicture_08 4 роки тому +20

      @@Natashahoneypot nah, he is obviously Elton John from Led Zeppelin.

    • @SunnyStreak_
      @SunnyStreak_ 4 роки тому +17

      Good Old Fashioned Killer Queen You must be blind. Clearly that’s Eddie Van Halen from BTS.

    • @YouGetThePicture_08
      @YouGetThePicture_08 4 роки тому +10

      @@SunnyStreak_ Sorry, Bro. You're right, I didnt have my glasses on.

  • @emreuyank9998
    @emreuyank9998 5 років тому +90

    Nobody:
    UA-cam: let’s put this in Everyone’s recommendation

    • @Max-dr6rz
      @Max-dr6rz 5 років тому +2

      nah. i searched for this. i love Paul McCartney

    • @dyip-vb1wl
      @dyip-vb1wl 5 років тому +3

      *Everybody:

    • @Max-dr6rz
      @Max-dr6rz 4 роки тому

      @@dyip-vb1wl huh?

  • @robertorivera6790
    @robertorivera6790 5 років тому +2

    Wow! The Master himself! I didn't know McCartney had teaching videos. He ought to do some more

  • @TheRedfire555
    @TheRedfire555 10 років тому +4

    He should release some sort of video that shows him up close, playing some of his best bass lines from Beatles/Wings songs. That would be awesome.

  • @blackmore4
    @blackmore4 6 років тому +4

    I never saw the Mozartian genius in this when it came out. It just seemed like a solid McCartney pop tune. Hearing it with the dull bass line alone first and _then_ with his simple but brilliant melodic style on top is pretty breathtaking.

  • @jaclynzinck4241
    @jaclynzinck4241 5 років тому +149

    This video: (exists)
    Davie504: Needs more BASS

    • @acak5449
      @acak5449 4 роки тому +12

      yes cause every bass video needs more then one of these souless and shitty overused comments

    • @luizhabbo9001
      @luizhabbo9001 4 роки тому +2

      Slap

    • @coolcool8651
      @coolcool8651 4 роки тому

      slap bASS

    • @possibly8180
      @possibly8180 4 роки тому

      Good luck slapping on a hofner. I prefer actual low end as opposed to the more-often-than-not trebly nature of slap bass.

    • @QuarkKing
      @QuarkKing 3 роки тому

      EPICO

  • @KentuckyStateofTheLevant
    @KentuckyStateofTheLevant 4 роки тому +1

    He's just such a calming, wholesome guy...

  • @Invert_Scrub
    @Invert_Scrub 5 років тому +108

    As much as I loved this video, it was hardly a bass lesson, lol.

    • @YMeDoyElLujazo
      @YMeDoyElLujazo 4 роки тому

      Stf Tarkas

    • @robertklone8437
      @robertklone8437 4 роки тому +9

      It was a good humming lesson though.

    • @ClownenJac73
      @ClownenJac73 3 роки тому +4

      As a bass player myself I agree. But I love this nonetheless.

    • @johnnyrosenberg9522
      @johnnyrosenberg9522 3 роки тому +1

      Well, it was a lesson (with a lot of freedom) how to play bass on that particular song, at least… 😁

    • @rubbersoul9462
      @rubbersoul9462 3 роки тому

      @Paul McCartney had me there for a second lol that’s why the check mark next to the name exists

  • @bonscott602
    @bonscott602 11 років тому +198

    Private lesson from the genius

    • @jx14aby
      @jx14aby 10 років тому +29

      He needs John.

    • @kj.viking
      @kj.viking 7 років тому +1

      We all need John.

  • @Jjonathanhart
    @Jjonathanhart 9 років тому +149

    Paul, that looks like your original bass you played with THE BEATLES.

    • @FredDude27
      @FredDude27 9 років тому +17

      +Jay Ritch (Jjonathanhart)
      He had two as I understood it: One which he purchased in the early years and one he actually got as a gift from the Hofner company once Paul & Beatles got famous!
      Cant remember which one was stolen though..

    • @kafesociety1759
      @kafesociety1759 9 років тому +19

      +Fredrik Häll His first was purchased in 1961. His second one (which he's using in the video) was purchased in 1963, and is the one most identified with him. Selmer had a third built for him, with gold hardware, in 1964 which was stolen after having been presented to him, and later wound up in a music store in Luton, where it was sold to a band called The Clifftops. The first Hofner was later repaired and refinished, and taken on the road as a spare until 1966 when Macca got the Rickenbacker 4001S, which then went on the road as a spare, but was used extensively in the studio starting with Revolver.

    • @bjaef
      @bjaef 8 років тому +1

      +Fredrik Häll The first one he bought was stolen at the Twickenham studio sessions.

    • @kafesociety1759
      @kafesociety1759 8 років тому +4

      +Apollo Skyline Yes, it was stolen in 1969, most likely from a closet at EMI's Abbey Road studio, along with Harrison's Gretsch Tennessean and second Ric 360-12. Instrument thieves should be flogged.

    • @Jjonathanhart
      @Jjonathanhart 8 років тому +19

      How could anyone live with themselves knowing they had stolen any guitar from one of THE BEATLE members having no conscious? That would haunt me as long as I live.

  • @patrickmorrell7811
    @patrickmorrell7811 12 днів тому

    The Jam Master, Big Time Beatles fan thanks for all the wonderful memories and music over the years 😍

  • @fuzzyone99
    @fuzzyone99 7 років тому +30

    This is the crazy mofo who played the insane bass line on Hey Bulldog! Probably wrote it in 12 minutes, too.