Beginner Bass Lesson 1 - Your Very First Bass Lesson

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  • @MartyMusic
    @MartyMusic  5 років тому +1022

    Thanks for supporting MartyMusic.com! Hope you all enjoy me stretching out my wings a little bit and jumping on the bass train!

    • @minecraftfan2146
      @minecraftfan2146 5 років тому +6

      Hey Marty on electric six string guitar, I was wondering if you could teach Surrender By cheap Trick or working for the weekend by Loverboy

    • @elbertsmit6934
      @elbertsmit6934 5 років тому +7

      I think you are a good guitar player and love the way you make it easy for people to understand what your saying. However there are many good bass players who do a great job helping people learn bass and with you attempteing to teach bass is taking away from the ones who are great at their instrument. Just my opinion you should leave the bass to better players.

    • @michaeltowns825
      @michaeltowns825 5 років тому +1

      Marty Music Eagles Fly And Babies Cry...EF and BC!

    • @decoldestgabe45
      @decoldestgabe45 5 років тому +2

      *B A S S*

    • @decoldestgabe45
      @decoldestgabe45 5 років тому +1

      Next,slapp lesson

  • @gersongomez6501
    @gersongomez6501 5 років тому +6876

    *E* at
    *A*
    *D* ick
    *G* eorge
    Is how someone in the comments of another video helped me memorize the strings

  • @ava6368
    @ava6368 4 роки тому +7328

    do i have a bass: no
    am i gonna learn how to play one anyways: yes

    • @fleurr.11
      @fleurr.11 4 роки тому +59

      I (sort of?) have a bass and I’m just sitting her watching the video and not actually following along.

    • @Lainer1
      @Lainer1 4 роки тому +8

      same here.

    • @cheesegood733
      @cheesegood733 4 роки тому +18

      @@fleurr.11 What do you mean you sort of have a bass?

    • @fleurr.11
      @fleurr.11 4 роки тому +42

      Chess_Kings Haha, I totally forgot to specify on that, it sounds like I have half of a bass or something. My dad used to play bass, so he owns one that he doesn’t use and he basically gave it to me. I still feel weird about using it (which is why I haven’t) so that’s why I wrote sort of.

    • @bigchungus2990
      @bigchungus2990 4 роки тому +13

      I also have sort of a bass, found a broken one at a garage sale for 5$ (it’s amp and little turn nozzles are missing/broken) but I figured I’ll just practice till I actually get one that works

  • @Uplike747
    @Uplike747 3 роки тому +381

    Did acid this weekend and now I feel like the bass is my calling

    • @zhon5311
      @zhon5311 3 роки тому +2

      lol

    • @ajisstillright
      @ajisstillright 3 роки тому +5

      Did marijuana's this weekend, spinned some Grateful Dead and now I feel like the bass is calling.

    • @Uplike747
      @Uplike747 3 роки тому +7

      @@ajisstillright you tryna start a band?

    • @sikmunkee
      @sikmunkee 3 роки тому +2

      ordered my bass today. i dropped a tab and i can’t wait till it comes

    • @Uplike747
      @Uplike747 3 роки тому +2

      @@sikmunkee u gonna be like Santana but on bass

  • @introverteee
    @introverteee 2 роки тому +459

    I'm 14 and my father passed his bass guitar down to me, he used to love playing and was even in a band, he stopped due to his arthritis. when he gave it to me I worried that it would never be played and just collect dust. Thank you so much for this video because now I can practice and get better

    • @Nccasmexth
      @Nccasmexth 2 роки тому +21

      ima be honest your dad sounds cool as fuck! 👍🏿

    • @emmatindal
      @emmatindal 2 роки тому +6

      my uncle gave me his acoustic and electric bass and i’ve been playing for about two years now it’s great don’t give up because bass is awesome

    • @lyssa9500
      @lyssa9500 2 роки тому +2

      im in the same situation your in i really wanna learn my dad gave his to me just a few hours ago

    • @simpilot001
      @simpilot001 Рік тому +3

      I started 10 minutes ago

    • @emmatindal
      @emmatindal Рік тому +1

      @@simpilot001 good luck bass is such a fun instrument!!

  • @k1ng_sh1ft3r
    @k1ng_sh1ft3r 8 місяців тому +2

    ive had my 4 string bass for a couple months and havent touched it till today. I hope it brings you joy knowing that after 4 years of this video being up, you are still teaching beginners and inspiring to keep going. ❤️💪

  • @LizzieAstorga
    @LizzieAstorga 4 роки тому +759

    Marty, I want to take moment to thank you for teaching my all I know on guitar and for walking me through since the age of 10 (I'm 23 now). I've progressed and my technique has gotten so much better thanks to you. Now, I'm starting to get drawn into playing bass and here we are once again. You're doing so much more than you could possibly imagine.
    Your student,
    Lizzie

    • @Orincaby
      @Orincaby 3 роки тому +55

      when i was 4 i threw a wooden spoon into a garden

    • @harumi1676
      @harumi1676 3 роки тому +13

      @@Orincaby good

    • @abigailemory4895
      @abigailemory4895 2 роки тому +4

      @@Orincaby how nice

    • @briandoe1460
      @briandoe1460 2 роки тому +8

      That's a beautiful message... Kudos for learning consistently over so many years!

    • @vikingthedude
      @vikingthedude 2 роки тому +6

      Wow we're the same age and I only started watching Marty at 16. And I stopped playing too. Maybe I'll get back into it

  • @ky1oser
    @ky1oser 4 роки тому +3693

    me: clicks on bass video
    ad: *waNnA plAY tHe guITaR?*

  • @ssawws1898
    @ssawws1898 5 років тому +1283

    im just gonna go into the BASSics

    • @reemghazal4965
      @reemghazal4965 4 роки тому +3

      EPIC

    • @robertkahn3382
      @robertkahn3382 4 роки тому +9

      @@reemghazal4965 Epico

    • @lkay2
      @lkay2 4 роки тому

      👏🏽

    • @u-thix2436
      @u-thix2436 4 роки тому +3

      God people are so bad at making puns, theyre almost as bad as some bassholes who think they funny

    • @creamscreech
      @creamscreech 4 роки тому +2

      @@u-thix2436 comedy at its finest

  • @CarlosPerdomo
    @CarlosPerdomo 2 роки тому +175

    Marty,
    You definitely have a gift for teaching. I’m a singer, keyboardist, drummer who is now about to start learning the bass. I’m glad I found your video.

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  2 роки тому +17

      Wow, thanks!

    • @solived1239
      @solived1239 2 роки тому +6

      oh i can't even play a single instrument

    • @predeterminedmeat5024
      @predeterminedmeat5024 Рік тому +5

      ​@@solived1239 can you do it now?

    • @solived1239
      @solived1239 Рік тому +4

      @@predeterminedmeat5024 nah

    • @ItsKelro
      @ItsKelro Рік тому +5

      @@solived1239 This was the best story I've ever seen

  • @AMGC1998
    @AMGC1998 2 роки тому +79

    Had a bass for three days, this made so much more sense than anything I've seen so far. Thank you!

  • @smshack3r902
    @smshack3r902 5 років тому +5623

    The day I get a bass he posts this 😂

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  5 років тому +788

      Good timing! Thanks for the support.

    • @Dr.M.VincentCurley
      @Dr.M.VincentCurley 5 років тому +154

      Get out! That's great! What kind did you get?

    • @smshack3r902
      @smshack3r902 5 років тому +137

      Matt Curley fender precision

    • @Dr.M.VincentCurley
      @Dr.M.VincentCurley 5 років тому +116

      @@smshack3r902 That's great! Hope you're driving your neighbors crazy!

    • @smshack3r902
      @smshack3r902 5 років тому +118

      Matt Curley already getting noise complaints

  • @swipswoop1731
    @swipswoop1731 4 роки тому +331

    This video actually helped me a lot as someone who’s learning a new instrument especially a rhythm one (I’m a trumpet player normally) this actually really helped me to grip the basics. Now I just need to improve on the muscle and finger control to be able to play faster

    • @brostoevsky22
      @brostoevsky22 4 роки тому +6

      When you grasp the bass learning the guitar won't be difficult. I played the trumpet in the school band and picked up the guitar at 16. I'd like to learn the bass and make some music of my own. It's easier just to be your own band.

    • @tverthegamer7376
      @tverthegamer7376 2 роки тому

      I’m pretty much the exact same lol

  • @marycochran-ormbrek
    @marycochran-ormbrek 4 роки тому +185

    Hey Marty! My Father was a brilliant self taught guitarist and bassist. He taught Nancy Wilson to finger pick and play. He taught me to play guitar and I picked up his bass guitar tonight and you made it easy and less intimidating. My Father passed away over two years ago so, I am sad he isn't here to help. You made me feel I can do this with much ease.

  • @maryschoiceLuke1042
    @maryschoiceLuke1042 11 місяців тому +14

    Yayyyy!! I'm a 51 year old lady beginner and I'm over the moon with what you just taught me on the E string. Thank you💜

    • @alanc1490
      @alanc1490 7 місяців тому +1

      I just picked up the bass at 61, my first instrument!

    • @maryschoiceLuke1042
      @maryschoiceLuke1042 7 місяців тому

      That's awesome! I actually bought a fiddle first and decided that was deep water for a first instrument this late in the game. My pastor recommended the bass and here we are! Enjoy!!

  • @patrickfritz5246
    @patrickfritz5246 3 роки тому +236

    Hi Marty. I'm 56 years old and have decided that it's passed time learned bass. I've looked at many "First Lessons", but yours is by far the best I've seen!! Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

    • @bored.in.california2111
      @bored.in.california2111 3 роки тому +3

      How's it going with it?
      I just got an amp for Christmas so I'm beginning my practice properly.

    • @johnmeares889
      @johnmeares889 2 роки тому +17

      Good luck. I’m over 50 as well and looking to start Bass. It’s never too late to learn something new!

    • @butchcassidy3373
      @butchcassidy3373 2 роки тому +5

      I'm 56 and just started drumming two years ago.
      I've made good progress but I got a long way to go.
      Hang in there man.

    • @captbrad6329
      @captbrad6329 2 роки тому +7

      70 yeas here
      Bought a cheap China bass today
      Well because I can
      Taking lessons
      Always wanted too
      Might get a keyboard too.
      Hitting the right key sees much easier there
      But always. Loved a good baseline
      Got the time

    • @cyclonebee1939
      @cyclonebee1939 2 роки тому

      Sorry to burst the bubble fellas but if it's anything like chess we're all fucked. I was talking to an international Master the year I turned 40 and asked him what my lifetime realistic goal should be and he said to be able to beat a 7-year-old who's been playing since he was five and he wasn't joking I still can't beat any of those damn little kids and I've been at a 3 years

  • @jasonalbert9939
    @jasonalbert9939 5 років тому +231

    My wife is trying to learn the bass, I immediately shared this with her. Your lessons are easy to follow.

    • @sa0796
      @sa0796 5 років тому +36

      Ahhh you can't find a bassist for your band so you talked your wife into it.... tell me I'm wrong

    • @jasonalbert9939
      @jasonalbert9939 5 років тому +13

      That’s funny 😁 she has a hard time with guitar so she decided to try the bass.

    • @farhanishmam2391
      @farhanishmam2391 5 років тому +23

      @@jasonalbert9939 tf is this mockery. Clearly the bass is a tougher instrument requiring stronger hands

    • @Covers-and-Commentary
      @Covers-and-Commentary 5 років тому +1

      Farhan Ishmam really? I thought the learning process was easier

    • @YMeDoyElLujazo
      @YMeDoyElLujazo 4 роки тому +6

      @@Covers-and-Commentary It is easier

  • @fadeskywards1245
    @fadeskywards1245 5 років тому +1674

    *increasing volume so I could hear the bass intro*
    HEEEEY, WHATSUPYAGUYS!!!!!!!!

  • @theshakes6166
    @theshakes6166 5 років тому +447

    Wow he’s really teaching us the bass-ics
    Edit: I’m not sorry

  • @mrsteve3232
    @mrsteve3232 Рік тому +10

    I’m a bass player guitar player who’s been playing for years there was nothing like that when I started learning bass in 1981 all I had was a book a disc to jam to and that was it I learned from jamming to records there was no tutor too i was completely on my own nothing so it’s great to have these channels to help folks now

  • @Mar.Escobar24
    @Mar.Escobar24 4 роки тому +168

    After listening to funk over the past 15 years, and wanting to learn how to play the bass for ages, I just hopped in my car today and drove to Guitar Center to buy a bass and now I’m here 😂 Didn’t think about it or anything other than “ I’m GETTING a bass TODAY!” Lmao best spontaneous decision of my life

    • @wtoven647
      @wtoven647 3 роки тому +5

      Same, how is it going for you?

    • @tsworld1748
      @tsworld1748 3 роки тому +2

      Me yesterday lol

    • @kravenaaa1986
      @kravenaaa1986 3 роки тому +1

      Happy for you bro

    • @arnand121
      @arnand121 3 роки тому +5

      Ditto, did the same thing yesterday, went in for new drumsticks and walked out with a bass guitar...

    • @dogownerguru4904
      @dogownerguru4904 3 роки тому +3

      Just clicked buy now on Amazon for a basic kit. 180.00 to finally get around to a childhood dream.

  • @4armeddemon804
    @4armeddemon804 4 роки тому +103

    This guy genuinely makes me happy

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  4 роки тому +28

      very kind of you my friend!

    • @EternalLifeWithJesusChrist
      @EternalLifeWithJesusChrist 6 місяців тому

      God is good. Repent and believe the gospel. Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose from the dead. You can be forgiven. You must be born again. There was a woman who had an alabaster box of very precious ointment and she poured it on the head of Jesus. We need to honour the King. The Lord God. ”that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.“
      John 3:15 KJV. The Lord Jesus Christ. Repent means change, change from sin. Turn away from sin. Love and fear God. Call on the name of Jesus Christ. Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. He saved me. There is the lake of fire which is burning for eternity and there is heaven. I have eternal life in heaven because of what the Lord has done. Be ready for the day of judgement.

  • @ranggarahmansyah8061
    @ranggarahmansyah8061 4 роки тому +929

    Brain:"Lets learn bass"
    Me:"Why?I don't even have a bass"
    Brain:"Just learn it!"

  • @clarksters88
    @clarksters88 5 років тому +2093

    Davie504 and Marty collab?

  • @Jaysgp18
    @Jaysgp18 3 роки тому +87

    Thanks man i love jack black. He's the best bassist from guns n roses

    • @theneonllama416
      @theneonllama416 3 роки тому +3

      Best member of the group

    • @hugomartinez6519
      @hugomartinez6519 3 роки тому +4

      Heck yeah he really knows how to play those frerfs

    • @Noamyo10
      @Noamyo10 3 роки тому

      He’s not a GnR member

    • @hugomartinez6519
      @hugomartinez6519 3 роки тому +3

      @@Noamyo10 lies

    • @MrWenise
      @MrWenise 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, and look at Slash after GnR break up, without Jack Black, he is nothing

  • @zinnia-j9l
    @zinnia-j9l 3 роки тому +16

    just got a bass for my 17th birthday, never played an instrument, can’t read music yet, wish me luck y’all

    • @EternalLifeWithJesusChrist
      @EternalLifeWithJesusChrist 6 місяців тому

      God is good. Repent and believe the gospel. Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose from the dead. You can be forgiven. You must be born again. There was a woman who had an alabaster box of very precious ointment and she poured it on the head of Jesus. We need to honour the King. The Lord God. ”that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.“
      John 3:15 KJV. The Lord Jesus Christ. Repent means change, change from sin. Turn away from sin. Love and fear God. Call on the name of Jesus Christ. Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. He saved me. There is the lake of fire which is burning for eternity and there is heaven. I have eternal life in heaven because of what the Lord has done. Be ready for the day of judgement.

    • @EternalLifeWithJesusChrist
      @EternalLifeWithJesusChrist 6 місяців тому

      Repent, don’t believe in luck. Believe in Jesus Christ.

    • @misterdoono
      @misterdoono 6 місяців тому

      A woman had ALABASTA FROM ONE PIECE?​@@EternalLifeWithJesusChrist

    • @drich6087
      @drich6087 2 місяці тому

      Same

  • @randomaccount5065
    @randomaccount5065 5 років тому +52

    I've been playing bass for over a year now once you start playing there's no going back! I saw your notification thinking what guitar lesson is for today? Then I saw bass, I can't wait for the lessons/ songs you'll teach! Thanks Marty, also nice bass

  • @maxein4890
    @maxein4890 5 років тому +314

    His alter ego, funk fresh marty

  • @DanCourtemanche
    @DanCourtemanche 6 місяців тому +2

    As a beginner in the literal meaning of the term, not a beginner from another instrument, not a beginner who has learned the basics, but a true beginner, I find it a huge barrier that every bass teacher for beginners chooses songs that are too hard, or that only have an easy riff, but the rest of the song is impossible for a true beginner. Can we please start with a song which is slow and easy from beginning to end? Beginners need enough time to get their hands and fingers in position, figure out muting, play along in time and pick the stirngs properly. That is a ton to keep track of. A song please, that's slow, easy, just quarter notes, beginning to end. Not just riffs, not just intros, but a recognizable song easy enough that you could put a bass in the hands of someone who has never played an instrument, and can play along. I hope you take this to heart Marty
    .

  • @OMGBASS
    @OMGBASS 3 роки тому +14

    Thank You Marty for all you do. You are making this 65 yr old a very happy Lady. I laid my Bass down years ago. Hand problems, stopped me from playing. You are helping me bring back the joy of playing. I got a smaller sized Gretsch Bass this past weekend, so far so good. Thanks So much for your very thought out lessons that are making it easy for me to get back in the game. :)

  • @IifeIine
    @IifeIine 5 років тому +107

    Never seen Marty with a bass before

  • @aidanhanley6030
    @aidanhanley6030 5 років тому +1166

    2:19 My method would be
    Electronic
    Arts
    Destroys
    Games

    • @xYottabyte
      @xYottabyte 5 років тому +11

      Nice one lol

    • @SS_BAJA
      @SS_BAJA 5 років тому +18

      Now this one I can remember...

    • @Meltdown30Q
      @Meltdown30Q 5 років тому +9

      i personally use this method xp
      Eddie
      Ate
      Dynamite
      Grapes

    • @Addonimus
      @Addonimus 5 років тому +3

      I’m going to use this one xD

    • @xvwu
      @xvwu 5 років тому +33

      Eat
      A
      Dick
      George
      Is way better... 😂

  • @beaniecakes124
    @beaniecakes124 4 роки тому +138

    Catch me watching this before i walk into a guitar center so I don't make a fool of myself when trying basses

    • @beanandsomethings
      @beanandsomethings 3 роки тому +11

      Watching this in guitar center, making a fool of myself 😅

    • @tgauff6625
      @tgauff6625 3 роки тому +1

      @@beanandsomethings oh no💀

  • @andrewapolonio6759
    @andrewapolonio6759 3 роки тому +19

    I really want to learn bass guitar, everytime I listen to any band songs I really found bass guitar the coolest sound, I mean I really focus listening to it, and it's so cool when you are on stage playing that with you band mates, so I badly need to learn that.

  • @enginerd108
    @enginerd108 2 роки тому +11

    I accidentally joined a band and I've been interested in playing bass for a while with a tiny background in piano and this is super helpful, thank you!

    • @jonbeargenx
      @jonbeargenx 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like a fun Friday! :Good luck on your endeavors! :)

  • @angogobloggian5377
    @angogobloggian5377 4 роки тому +226

    Let your fingers do the walking
    - Jack Black

    • @isaacwheeler1949
      @isaacwheeler1949 4 роки тому +10

      Ango Gobloggian keep that G coming all day long

    • @jon9536
      @jon9536 4 роки тому

      Shouldn't it be, "let your fingers do the ROCKIN ' "..........?

  • @angelinapadilla7490
    @angelinapadilla7490 5 років тому +30

    Picking up the bass :)
    My brother has played for a while now and he just went to high school (Im in eighth grade) and the middle school needs a bass for jazz band so here I go 😂

    • @ariannaduluc
      @ariannaduluc 4 роки тому +1

      Yoooo me too. My older brother loved the guitar and I wanted to try something as well because I've always loved instruments! So i thought i might as well learn the bass, and I'm in eighth grade too!

  • @annadouglas7961
    @annadouglas7961 5 років тому +9

    Holy MAMA! Thank you thank you thank you. Ok, I know I'm a bit excited here, but I have to share why.
    I'm finally taking time off work, it's just been a HAUL of a few months.
    Non-stop. I needed a break and wanted to try something new.
    And fun. So I thought I should start playing and singing and learning about music. And then I found THIS!
    It's incredible, I mean, there are so many channels and videos and sites online that have been so helpful.
    I LOVE THE INTERNET!
    I am going to share this and other channels with my friends at work. Well, we'll see what happens.
    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @go4me2cdmb
    @go4me2cdmb 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been playing music for 20+ years. Bass was the first string instrument I picked up and just played. I’ve never learned ANYTHING about how to understand what I’m doing. Which, sucks balls. I just bought my first bass. Ever. Thank you. You’re an amazing teacher. I’m loving this video. I’ve looked up a lot of videos and for me, they are all over the place. Like my mind. You gave me HUGE “ah hah!” Moments. I appreciate you, immensely

  • @addyjo
    @addyjo 15 днів тому

    My uncle died a few years ago. He loved music and he was very good at the bass. His bass' haven't been touched since he died, and my aunt doesn't want to get rid of them. I've been playing guitar for a couple years, and I really wanted to play my uncle's bass. My aunt is letting me borrow them to learn on. Thank you, Marty, for teaching me the basics, so that I can honor my uncle through playing. He would've loved to watch your videos, and learn from you.

  • @janice3545
    @janice3545 4 роки тому +54

    I got my first bass 2 days ago and this was the easiest way to learn the notes. Literally thank youuuu!! I was struggling at first but this helped a bunch!

    • @_egi_
      @_egi_ 4 роки тому +5

      Same here. I got my bass two days ago and this video got recommended to me :) the magic of youtube algorithm.

  • @hotthanos169
    @hotthanos169 5 років тому +692

    Marty playing bass
    Me: wait, that's illegal

  • @tandyegg
    @tandyegg 4 роки тому +14

    I’ve watched a lot of guitar videos and learned from friends but you made this so clear and simple! Perfect. Thank you.

  • @goatman7362
    @goatman7362 4 роки тому +8

    I’ve had a bass for years but have never gotten around to actually learning how to play it. I’m adding this to my favorites so I can use this to learn when I do get to it someday

  • @BlackOutTheAlbum
    @BlackOutTheAlbum 3 роки тому +12

    I'm an organist but decided to learn bass--- something that has always been on my bucket list. Thanks for this beginner lesson!

  • @MRFLAPPYTREE
    @MRFLAPPYTREE 5 років тому +4

    Brother in law got me a bass and amp for my wedding gift. I cant wait to get home and start learning. He told me check you out, definitely learned something already.

  • @BigDaddy-zt1tx
    @BigDaddy-zt1tx 5 років тому +2172

    Very impressive but can you... oops wrong channel

    • @holychopsticks7456
      @holychopsticks7456 5 років тому +10

      meatrain 3010 ?

    • @shaneog6298
      @shaneog6298 5 років тому +169

      *_Slap Like_*

    • @gtrampers6772
      @gtrampers6772 5 років тому +63

      Holychopsticks It is a Davie504 referance

    • @holychopsticks7456
      @holychopsticks7456 5 років тому +7

      Gtrampers feelin like a 3rd wheel here

    • @davidtm98
      @davidtm98 5 років тому +14

      Haha! Funny! Original joke! Haven't seen this a million times!

  • @AizetsuxSekido
    @AizetsuxSekido 4 роки тому +45

    I'm in the process of buying my first bass. I grew up in a musical family but because I was a girl, I wasn't allowed to take drum lessons (which was my first calling). At 35, I'm finally gonna get on the music train. Rush is my biggest influence, and I'm hoping I can play a few songs by the time I'm 40. 😂

    • @SR-pw6pi
      @SR-pw6pi 4 роки тому +1

      So what model you bought? Is it a good one. I'm also planning to buy one.

    • @AizetsuxSekido
      @AizetsuxSekido 4 роки тому +1

      So I ended up borrowing my brother's original bass from when he was young. It's a Fender four string...not sure what model exactly. I'll eventually purchase one, but we'll see how this goes.

    • @mariselagomez1951
      @mariselagomez1951 4 роки тому +1

      I'm so happy for you! Wishing you all the best.

    • @johnmeares889
      @johnmeares889 2 роки тому

      Good luck!

    • @vanessa.nguyen
      @vanessa.nguyen 2 роки тому +3

      I feel you, with not being allowed to because of being a 'girl'. Aww wishing you all the best!

  • @jamesmartinez3591
    @jamesmartinez3591 3 роки тому +2

    I’m 51 and trying to lean. You have made it a little easier. Got it a year ago and you make me want to practice more!

  • @angelcintron2122
    @angelcintron2122 3 місяці тому

    I've owned a Bass for 3 years now, and I haven't been able to get some lessons in my area, but I've already learned more in the ten minutes I've been watching this video, than in the 3 years I've owned my Bass. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise Marty . I was just about to give it away to someone who would benefit from it, but I have renewed interest in learning to play it. Thanks again, and God Bless you Brother..

  • @luguzman199
    @luguzman199 5 років тому +618

    Why am I watching this when I don't have a bass?😂

  • @matthewjustice770
    @matthewjustice770 5 років тому +36

    I don’t even play bass but this helps a lot on identifying notes for me

  • @geralr
    @geralr 5 років тому +144

    Welp, time to buy a bass.

  • @NickCADA
    @NickCADA 4 роки тому +3

    As someone whose been playing bass for the past 10 years honestly nothing is more enjoyable than picking it up and playing a famous song or making your very own music.

  • @eddiehickerson487
    @eddiehickerson487 3 роки тому +146

    this is called: i entered a contest to win a bass and now im getting my hopes up

  • @sarcigon
    @sarcigon 4 роки тому +4

    I have always been curious about bass and electric guitars, never found where to start to learn, until now.
    Thanks youtube algo, you creep me out, but keep finding shit I'm interested in.

  • @keitharonoff9857
    @keitharonoff9857 4 роки тому +54

    I remember the 1/2 steps as, B to C best chums and E to F and ever friends seems to work for me. I think it works for most stringed instruments and the piano. Thanks Marty 😊👍✌️

    • @TackyHarmonica
      @TackyHarmonica 4 роки тому +1

      Woah thanks, I never thought of that! :)

    • @toosmoothtomoove3510
      @toosmoothtomoove3510 2 роки тому +2

      Bacon Crispy Eggs Fried

    • @remiozero
      @remiozero 2 роки тому +1

      Very good tip, thanks! I struggled with remembering this previously.

  • @ROBOMUNKEE
    @ROBOMUNKEE 4 роки тому +14

    This was brilliant! I usually get so impatient with music lessons and end up giving up on an instrument, but I really have my heart set on learning bass and the flow of this lesson was perfect and I’ll definitely be watching your other vids

  • @velvetnightmare3133
    @velvetnightmare3133 3 роки тому +4

    I just got my first bass in the mail! I wanted to be able to cover more parts of a song. It's SO BIG!

  • @juliusjohnmedina4614
    @juliusjohnmedina4614 Рік тому +2

    I'm just beginning to play the bass. I'm 33 and and I'm watching this to learn..I know some basic guitar chords. Will watch your lessons for my bass journey..😊

  • @joaoguimaraes1446
    @joaoguimaraes1446 4 роки тому +17

    My father got a bass for a while and i recently found about dave405 sooo... SLAAP

  • @psychoblink9046
    @psychoblink9046 5 років тому +5

    I’ve watched like 40 bass tutorials and this was the 1st one to speak English, thank you!

    • @eliza3986
      @eliza3986 4 роки тому

      angelic studios ...were the others speaking italian? 0-0

  • @kevindurcant3551
    @kevindurcant3551 5 років тому +400

    I remembered EADG by saying “Every athlete drinks Gatorade”

    • @hornattila
      @hornattila 5 років тому +26

      I remembered eadg by just saying eadg multiple times in my head

    • @MsElwilson
      @MsElwilson 4 роки тому +8

      haha good one,..my bass instructor taught me, Even Adam Dug Girls haha

    • @Julie-ox1ez
      @Julie-ox1ez 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks kevin

    • @sillyguise
      @sillyguise 3 роки тому +1

      Every alpha drinks Gfuel

  • @anthonyfransen5218
    @anthonyfransen5218 3 роки тому +3

    Got my first bass today. I have plenty of music experience but mostly in wind and percussion instruments so this is a new avenue!

  • @omginvalid
    @omginvalid 3 роки тому +1

    Yo you're AWESOME. you explain things for an absolute beginner like teaching us WHAT things are like frets or why certain strings or frets make certain noises. Seen a couple other tutorials and they seem to gloss over aspects that might be considered common knowledge but many of us folks have never even picked up an instrument before. Thanks!

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 5 років тому +27

    Awesome to see you branching out to the Bass side of musical content as well! Being both primarily and Guitarist and Bassist, it does make me ecstatic! Awesome work here!

  • @machinewulf
    @machinewulf 3 роки тому +3

    I'm learning the bass as of today as my second instrument (I was a violin player for around 7 years) I'm so excited:) one of the reasons why I chose bass is because I saw someone say it's like a MASSIVE, backwards (string wise), fretted violin 😭😭

  • @bevdunn9101
    @bevdunn9101 5 років тому +4

    Loving your energy. . I have had 3 lessons in 20yrs so a complete beginner. Found this very helpful.

  • @Nokpest11
    @Nokpest11 3 роки тому +2

    Haha having watched Martys guitar videos as a guitar player myself, now having bought a bass and searching for a how to video and BOOM - my man Mortys at it again :D what a legend

  • @emiete
    @emiete 3 роки тому +1

    Waiting 37 years for this lesson, I love you my brother! Thank you

  • @danaiv2113
    @danaiv2113 3 роки тому +2

    My first 20 minutes trying to learn the bass and I am not disheartened. I love your lesson 1. Perfect amount of info and tips for the first lesson. Thank you Marty!

  • @emmahowells8334
    @emmahowells8334 5 років тому +26

    Could you please do more beginner bass lessons, as the one you did helped and made more sense than others i've seen on you tube.🎸🎶👌

  • @smarzig5654
    @smarzig5654 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks a lot Marty, My dad just got me a violin Hofner (Beatle bass) for my birthday, and i’m going to use this video to help me learn, keep up the great work man your making an impact.

  • @cmulder007
    @cmulder007 Рік тому

    As a drummer and keyboard player I have dicked around on guitars for years without ever knowing what I am doing.... and WHAM!! along comes Marty and explains the fretboard and how it corresponds to the notes on my keyboard in the first 5 minutes.... already moving some of my keyboard progressions to the bass/strat !!

  • @sandraohs_wifeforever
    @sandraohs_wifeforever 2 роки тому

    this was my actual first bass lesson because i “borrowed” my brother’s bass that he hadnt played in years, tuned it, and grabbed the first video that popped up, now i know the t to under pressure.. thank you

  • @rayross997
    @rayross997 5 років тому +8

    Bagpipes next, Marty?? Thanks for doing this, bass players deserve much more praise than they get.

    • @1p618-p3u
      @1p618-p3u 2 місяці тому +1

      Haha. I would love to see Marty do a bagpipes video.

  • @Jluna_nyc
    @Jluna_nyc 5 років тому +122

    A parallel universe where Marty plays bass

    • @Arwindor
      @Arwindor 5 років тому +13

      We’re in the Endgame now

    • @finnnameless6837
      @finnnameless6837 5 років тому +22

      Yeh and where Davie504 picks up an electric guitar

  • @LeathurRokk
    @LeathurRokk 2 роки тому +82

    Thank you for making this. I am learning bass and guitar at the same time because i need to make the music that is in my head and got no time for band drama! Not til the album comes out!

    • @sauucebeats3922
      @sauucebeats3922 Рік тому

      same

    • @huntershortrepairs
      @huntershortrepairs Рік тому +1

      Me too! I'm super stoked, I used to be in marching band and played tuba so bass is just my thing lol, never learned to read music, but for me, as long as I know where the notes are and how to get to them, I'm pretty good (at least I was in band almost 10 years ago lol, i hope I can still pull it off)

  • @marcojr3055
    @marcojr3055 3 роки тому

    i took Bass lessons when i was in high school,many years later i'm buying my first Bass bundle,is never too late to start! follow your dreams!

  • @redviking4174
    @redviking4174 3 роки тому

    Came back after 10 years to say thanks for teaching me to play guitar. Now trying bass as an addition. So I came back to marty. Your teaching millions. Many blessings.

  • @kimberlysanchez3129
    @kimberlysanchez3129 4 роки тому +4

    I got mine 2020 Christmas and the first video I come to is yours and I like how your teaching so ima keep coming to your channel to learn how to play ❤️

  • @chassy
    @chassy 5 років тому +12

    Holy cow. In 20 min. He teaches more of the basics than so many could do. That's absolutely great for someone starting fron zero like me. Soooo cool!

  • @zen37585
    @zen37585 4 роки тому +7

    Marty's face on the cover of this video is an example of a guitarists face when they think about bass!

  • @chegenjonjo1381
    @chegenjonjo1381 Рік тому +2

    You are the best teacher, they way you got into details. I understand everything you've taught. I don't have a bass guitar yet but I'll get coz I must practice that. Thanks alot man

  • @vincewega171074
    @vincewega171074 4 роки тому +1

    MARTY I LOVE YOU!!!! COOL BEGINNERS!!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM NOTHING IN 20 MINUTES!!!!!!!!! You have such a cool beach surfers far out voice too!!!! So easy to listen too you!!!! I love how you gave the tip that traditionally bass is played with the fingers (not the plick!!!!!!!). I don't want to use the plick if this is what you say! I want to be a typical typical bass guitarist. I like lead guitar (but I think playing bass is my root into the musical universe). I'm a lead vocal really, but always felt useless I couldn't play an instrument!!!!!! The bass is my root in. I'm such an instant fan buddy!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!

  • @shaneog6298
    @shaneog6298 5 років тому +50

    *_Slap Like Now!_*

    • @Cisco.Cutsss
      @Cisco.Cutsss 4 роки тому +2

      Don't you mean *SLAPP LIKE NOW*

  • @johnnyalbersam4059
    @johnnyalbersam4059 5 років тому +4

    Man I tell you, the last days and weeks have been unbelievable. Finding all that time between work outs and my own work to practice my music - it has been hard, but it was worth every second of it!!!
    Thanks again for the video, I found it in just the right moment. Stay strong.

  • @giovannigallegos6363
    @giovannigallegos6363 4 роки тому +8

    Never played a bass before, but I’ve been dying to learn. This was a great first lesson. Thanks 🙏

  • @mirnaramirez9157
    @mirnaramirez9157 Рік тому +1

    Ive had my bass for a few months now but haven't actually gotten to practice properly, but with this video I was able to understand the notes well. This video is very helpful and I thank you for it

  • @lydiawillow2607
    @lydiawillow2607 2 роки тому +1

    Years ago I watched this channel to help me learn guitar and I recently got a bass guitar for my birthday and now I’m back. So cool… thank you so much for your help!

  • @StarKeysThePianist1
    @StarKeysThePianist1 3 роки тому +6

    Am a Pianist but at the end of this Lesson I was able to play a few things.
    Thank You so much..

  • @jakobmartin4303
    @jakobmartin4303 5 років тому +225

    That’s one hella weird guitar marty

  • @sherymikhael8481
    @sherymikhael8481 3 роки тому +10

    Every
    Athlete
    Drinks
    Gatorade

  • @karilynn1825
    @karilynn1825 2 роки тому +1

    Just got a bass for Christmas, very excited!

  • @mark.e.p
    @mark.e.p 3 роки тому

    I've noodled around on a 6 string acoustic and electric guitar for years but now at 62 and semi retired l need a hobby so bass it is. Thumbs up buddy!

  • @soundsguy6296
    @soundsguy6296 5 років тому +6

    Thanks, this was very helpful as i just got my first bass for Christmas!

  • @shephalidixit5972
    @shephalidixit5972 3 роки тому +9

    Just learnt bass-iscs and am ready.

  • @anathema7813
    @anathema7813 5 років тому +4

    My brother has actually been trying to learn bass, NOW HE CAN ACTUALLY LEARN IT.

  • @jacquesnikolaiborder2751
    @jacquesnikolaiborder2751 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the lesson. I'm a drummer and I've been wanting to learn to play Bass for years now. Couldn't find a teacher and I didn't have a Bass guitar. So finally, my son has picked up my drumsticks and has given me a chance to learn the bass. This lesson was beneficial. God bless you.

  • @cephalonaural6854
    @cephalonaural6854 Рік тому

    My papa passed recently, and I have received his 1972 bass guitar, he played it in a band, and I’ve been looking to learn to play the bass, this was very helpful