How To Play Moondance On The Bass Guitar

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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    In this video lesson, James of eBassGuitar will teach you how to play Moondance by Van Morrison on the bass guitar. You'll get to learn some cool and very useful walking bass tips as well.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 134

  • @arourtutor8833
    @arourtutor8833 7 днів тому

    1- i love your accent and how articulate you sound. 2- Wonderful lesson. 3- You broke things down into sections and simplified the piece for my understanding. Thank you! Youre a fantastic teacher. I hope youre still putting lessons out on UA-cam

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  6 днів тому

      Thank you! 😃 yes, every single week… twice this week infact…

  • @juuzoushuzoya5460
    @juuzoushuzoya5460 2 роки тому +7

    Dude you are who I've been looking for in my eniter Bassist life.So simple, and you say the NOTES instead of having all the confusing numbers in substitution for the notes. Thank you!

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому +2

      Glad you like the video! The pleasure's mine! Cheers!

  • @chriskeeley1642
    @chriskeeley1642 9 місяців тому +1

    Fabulous introduction to this song, excellent teaching method Tjank you!

  • @TheGalen62
    @TheGalen62 3 роки тому +1

    Gotta say the way you break this down makes a really easy and fun tune to play. Since I got this down its become a favorite of our jam group.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Wow! Glad you like it! All the best!

  • @h.usirisibn-mikaeel4566
    @h.usirisibn-mikaeel4566 4 роки тому +6

    Nicely played and well explained, personification of simplicity, transparency and efficiency. A suitable study piece of a non-threatening nature which would serve to inspire practical playing as well as theoritical prowess. Well done on another first-rate tutorial

  • @TheOneshoe
    @TheOneshoe 2 роки тому +1

    I like how he has made the song accessible to beginners, mid level and have a go if you think you can. Makes climbind the next levels so much easier. Good vid- Good Man

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the very nice observation! Glad you like it! Cheers!

  • @thebh8016
    @thebh8016 9 місяців тому +1

    This such a great video, your tips brought me right up to speed with Moondance. I went from basically hanging on the root (poorly I might add), to locking in and helping the band find a nice groove for a nice version of this classic tune. Is there any chance you could do a similar video for the the Allman Bros "In memory of Elizabeth Reed". It's long with a few complex parts, the way you broke down Moondance was perfect...

  • @neilhodgkinson2531
    @neilhodgkinson2531 3 роки тому +1

    Was a bit embarrassed the other night when jamming live and this was thrown in.. Felt it was my bassist’s duty to learn Moondance! Thanks for unlocking the tune! Hopefully no red face next time!

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  3 роки тому

      My pleasure - really pleased it helped

  • @bchillin745
    @bchillin745 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent! Great way to break it down. I am not a jazz player, but have a gig, with Moondance in the set list. This made it very easy to comprehend what I need to do.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому

      Brilliant - that’s superb to hear!

  • @GES8215
    @GES8215 2 роки тому

    Thank you thank you, The VP of my company invited me over to play at his house and this was on his list. I haven’t played in 6 years and I have no Bass or amp lol. He says use mine. Im literally memorizing this in my head, and in 25 years of cover bands ive never covered this song… Much easier than I thought

  • @garywall1572
    @garywall1572 Рік тому

    Finally a bass player that hasn't got 6 inch long fingers !! So easy to understand thankyou from an old guy beginner.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      My pleasure, Gary, have you already tried The Bass Lab Plus program?

  • @rrrripbing
    @rrrripbing 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding lesson. This is the best way, at least for me, to learn a new song. Start off with the most basic root note bass line and then gradually build it up. It really helps me to understand what is happening within the song. It's also very useful for when you get a bit lost and have to improvise something on the spot. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do this. It's a classic song every bass player should know.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому

      Thanks man!
      There’s more free lessons over at ebassguitar.com if you want to check them out :-)

  • @Lakeibo
    @Lakeibo 5 років тому +3

    Very very good! Such a good break down of instruction. I have the riffs down now only have to play them up to speed. Thanks

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  5 років тому

      Thanks so much Laura! Are you in the free basslabgroup.com yet?

  • @chrishultgren777
    @chrishultgren777 Рік тому

    Finally someone who explains whats going on. keep up the good work.

  • @bradfordwolfenden3528
    @bradfordwolfenden3528 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for unlocking the Moondance Bass Mystery! You have ended a year's struggle.

  • @Buckchuckster
    @Buckchuckster 2 роки тому +1

    You are awesome boss!! I always dreaded walking up to the task of learning this but you took the sting out of it. Will be watching more of you!

  • @rbarton15
    @rbarton15 5 років тому +3

    Loved this lesson. Clear instruction and the notation/tabs to go with it. Inspirational!

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  5 років тому

      Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback... have you joined us in basslabgroup.com ?

  • @johnsanchez2684
    @johnsanchez2684 2 місяці тому

    Love it, thank you!

  • @johnlemieux1342
    @johnlemieux1342 5 місяців тому

    Awesome!!! thank you!!

  • @carmeninverso5353
    @carmeninverso5353 Рік тому

    Finally someone simplified how to play it great lesson thanks

  • @fariamario
    @fariamario 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great lesson!!! You are one of the best bass teachers I have seen here in UA-cam.

  • @drazendragovic2175
    @drazendragovic2175 4 роки тому +1

    Beautifully exposed! My favourite VM tune. I am already playing along with the track... Thanks!

  • @davidfaucette7515
    @davidfaucette7515 2 роки тому

    I have to play this tonight and needed a quick study. Perfect man! Thanks for the Spark Notes!!!

  • @paulprovins405
    @paulprovins405 2 роки тому

    Just started learning this and coincidentally your lesson popped up.
    You’ve made me very happy👍

  • @TheBoundBowman
    @TheBoundBowman 4 місяці тому

    Tremendous lesson. So clear. Thank you!

  • @GregoryBowmanprofile1
    @GregoryBowmanprofile1 Рік тому

    Easy to understand, although the free available sheet music can be read. Useful breakdown of the sections and how to see them, like “…16 bars of Am…”

  • @mikechrissan
    @mikechrissan 7 місяців тому

    Nice lesson

  • @timothyworkman1275
    @timothyworkman1275 Рік тому

    Love the sire
    My favorite bass

  • @kenzyou2be
    @kenzyou2be Рік тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @bobwright4945
    @bobwright4945 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the lesson James very instructive.

  • @dmc549
    @dmc549 2 роки тому +1

    This is a really high quality lesson. Thanks !

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback

  • @keithmuffty3501
    @keithmuffty3501 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome, simple to understand and learn,,

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback, Keith! All the best!

  • @rodandkristy
    @rodandkristy Рік тому

    Thank you Sir…you saved my behind in this one!

  • @rogerdshrubber6557
    @rogerdshrubber6557 3 роки тому +1

    Nailed it again. Great breakdown

  • @deankeller8455
    @deankeller8455 4 роки тому +1

    Great Break down. Thanks for the lesson!!

  • @Bass.Player
    @Bass.Player 4 роки тому +3

    I 've been playing this tune for years and even though i play it slightly different you have to pay attention to the rapid changes, it's easy to get lost.

  • @WayneBarnes-dz3kb
    @WayneBarnes-dz3kb Рік тому

    Great breakdown of a true bass classic!

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind words Wayne! Cheers!

  • @creamdoormusicschool1642
    @creamdoormusicschool1642 2 роки тому

    Excellent teacher. God Bless you

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words! :)

  • @christopherandrews6865
    @christopherandrews6865 Рік тому

    Well done my friend...all the guitar tutorials miss out on the C major chord in the vamp...I'm not the only one out there who hears it!

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      It’s how I hear it… I guess one could look at it as another inversion of an Am7 chord.

  • @tooleyoclock
    @tooleyoclock 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent teaching.

  • @jrkaz6070
    @jrkaz6070 9 місяців тому

    That right leg is your built in metronome. I see that stomp.🎉

  • @andyhbassman
    @andyhbassman 2 роки тому

    Great lesson, explained perfectly. Thanks!

  • @andyhinds542
    @andyhinds542 2 роки тому

    These lessons are just absolutely amazing!!

  • @kimhebert9905
    @kimhebert9905 Рік тому

    Great Video 🎶
    Thanks!

  • @arourtutor8833
    @arourtutor8833 2 роки тому

    So well done. You made this lesson very easy.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Brilliant! Thanks for the feedback! Cheers!

  • @bumhollow
    @bumhollow Рік тому

    I think the song is in Relative key: C major
    Dominant key: E minor

  • @ricardomayofernandez9451
    @ricardomayofernandez9451 2 роки тому

    marvellous lesson!
    thanks a lot

  • @slakethesnake
    @slakethesnake Рік тому

    Really good lesson

  • @mrbungle7586
    @mrbungle7586 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant vid. U could add dead or ghost notes to keep the rhythm etc which would help players in time and works musically. Great vid, I'm subn and liken. I'm a master of language lol. 👍

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому

      Absolutely - this just the tip of the iceberg!
      Get experimenting...

  • @henrybonruiz
    @henrybonruiz 2 роки тому

    Wondrous! So helpful.
    Thank you very much.

  • @wombat7156
    @wombat7156 2 роки тому

    Superb lesson. I've joined.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for joining! Cheers!

  • @seamus9305
    @seamus9305 Рік тому

    Thanks man

  • @johnrussell29
    @johnrussell29 2 роки тому

    Good lesson, is there any way you could add the jam track for us to try playing along with? Please. And could you please do a tutorial on the Matlock theme bass line.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  2 роки тому

      Hey John
      You can find the backing track over inside the bass Lab Plus at eBassGuitar.com :-)

  • @neil___lien
    @neil___lien 5 років тому +1

    Sire P7!!! If only i could...

  • @damnyankeex1
    @damnyankeex1 Рік тому

    Thanks James. Richard here. I’ve been using the advanced riffs for months and the band loves it.
    One observation though. It seems that you fret the strings right on top of the fret as opposed to the center of two frets. Sometimes I can’t tell which note you’re playing.
    Am I playing incorrectly? Is this a technique issue? Should I be closer to the fret and not in the middle between two frets?

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому +1

      Hi Richard
      Play just behind the fret and it everything should work nicely:-)

  • @neil___lien
    @neil___lien 5 років тому +1

    Great lesson BTW!!

  • @billkilp8906
    @billkilp8906 6 місяців тому

    Awesome lesson. I purchased Walking Bass Essentials book and am
    Just starting to digest it. Can you tell me what amp and effect you are using for this lesson? I like the tone and would like to duplicate it.

  • @warrensnead6165
    @warrensnead6165 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful lesson! I'll work on it after work today. I learn everything by ear because i can't understand notation eventho I've tried for years. Is there a easy way to understand without costing a lot of time and money? I don't have a lot of either.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  5 років тому +4

      Hey warren, grab the free pdf that comes with lessons and cross reference the notation and tab with what your ears are telling you... over time the concepts will fall into place :-)

  • @khanhlinhWoysbroveahasey
    @khanhlinhWoysbroveahasey 4 роки тому +1

    What do you reckon to the Sire bass?? Considering getting one as an alternative to a Fender P bass.
    Loved this lesson. Clear instruction and the notation/tabs to go with it. Inspirational!

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому +1

      I think it’s great! Have you seen the review I did on it?

  • @dAN1k43
    @dAN1k43 3 роки тому

    awesome!

  • @PrinceRock9
    @PrinceRock9 4 роки тому +1

    The site for the backtrack is no more :(. Seems that the real songs base has some syncopation, no ? Enjoyed your video. Been thinking about getting a Strat lately though it's been a minute since I played, really miss it. Anyways, good job laying it out !

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому

      What do you mean the site for the back track is no more?

  • @davidmichaelzacharia2308
    @davidmichaelzacharia2308 5 років тому

    Well done.

  • @kaerenhart8456
    @kaerenhart8456 Рік тому

    Hi James, I love this number and this is such a good breakdown of it, but unfortunately I'm not allowed access to the PDF. do you have any suggestions, please?

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Hi Kaeren, sorry about that. You can contact us at support@ebassguitar.com and we'll be glad to directly send you the PDF!

  • @gregatkins7848
    @gregatkins7848 Рік тому

    The band im in does that

  • @myronbuck2436
    @myronbuck2436 2 роки тому

    I didnt know Oscar the Grouch played guitar

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  2 роки тому +1

      Oh yeah he certainly does!

    • @myronbuck2436
      @myronbuck2436 2 роки тому

      @@ebassguitar BTW, your lessons are top notch! I'm learning tons! Thanks

  • @MattTheLizard
    @MattTheLizard 4 роки тому

    I love the video, having a bit of trouble getting the pdf.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  Рік тому

      Still can't download the PDF? Feel free to reach out to our support team at support@ebassguitar.com and we can send it directly to you.

  • @rich6244
    @rich6244 4 роки тому

    I have been playing guitar, both rhythm and lead in different bands along the years...I am playing Bass more now so I can play with other musicians...Last thing I want is to be a Bass Player sounding like a guitar player....Any suggestions on how to set the foundation and get my head around what is needed from a GOOD Bass Player...I know some many positions on the guitar (CAGED, Major Minor playing MODES etc) that I cant help but think this can be applicable. Thanks for the insight...R

  • @johnoldham5925
    @johnoldham5925 6 місяців тому

    James, where is the LINK in the PDF?

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  6 місяців тому

      Hi John, it's the second link inside the description box just below the video. :-)

  • @ReverendRockandRollJoe
    @ReverendRockandRollJoe 2 роки тому

    Help me turn all the good ole songs into punk.

  • @rnjprice
    @rnjprice 4 роки тому

    Thanks James, love your lessons. The pdf link for this doesn't appear to work???

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому +1

      Can you try again? Apparently there was a little bit of down time for the website last night...

    • @rnjprice
      @rnjprice 4 роки тому

      @@ebassguitar Awesome, thanks for the very quick reply. Very much appreciate your style James.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому +1

      My pleasure!

  • @BassFaceBasher
    @BassFaceBasher 5 років тому

    What do you reckon to the Sire bass?? Considering getting one as an alternative to a Fender P bass.

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  5 років тому +1

      I’m very, very impressed with it. There will be a review coming soon...
      I’ve had no issue using it along side my sadowsky... crazy value for the money

  • @suzetteunderwood5101
    @suzetteunderwood5101 4 роки тому

    Hi ive clicked on download but it not being sent? tried about 4 times? cheers

    • @ebassguitar
      @ebassguitar  4 роки тому

      Have you looked in your promotions / spam folder suzette?
      If it still doesn’t come email lessons@ebassguitar.com and we’ll email
      The link to you
      Cheers
      James

  • @jrkaz6070
    @jrkaz6070 9 місяців тому

    I have selftaughtbassOCD

  • @calou566
    @calou566 2 роки тому +1

    why want to retain something from this video, this chord grid and its rhythm allows absolutely everything you want, you just need a little imagination and feeling

  • @johnnybeli8685
    @johnnybeli8685 3 роки тому

    You’re really annoying making noises while playing

  • @oleandreasvatle-dahl5411
    @oleandreasvatle-dahl5411 Рік тому

    Great lesson. Made it a whole lot easier to learn👍