Devon Bradshaw Reggae Bass tips
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2014
- Devon ' Pattyhead' Bradshaw, veteran Reggae Bass master from Portland, Jamaica. He toured with Burning Spear throughout the 80's and in the 90's his band Axx of Jahpostles toured with Garnett Silk, Capelton, Sanchez and many more Reggae artists.
Devon provides great tips on how to get great tone and he shows off a few cool techniques. Not just for bass players. This clip is for all lovers of music, 7mins
Check out Devon's " Reggae bass Tips 2 " to learn about playing slightly in front or behind the beat.
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ReggaeintheRuff bless up Bassie!!
What's that Bob Marley song where he sings "on fire now" ...and not sure the rest. It has a nice bass guitar set though.
What was the song at 2:01
thank you brother Long Live reggae, long live the Motherland
Thanks to everyone who viewed this video,this was just something we did for fun.
Really appreciate you all, jan bless u.
Devon pote a hacer videos que enseñen el bajo de Reggae por el amor de dios has mas videos
María Isabel del Rio zone ed
Thank you Devon (and your drummer friend I missed his name sorry) Best vibes brothers
Jah bless you for the amazing souls jumping right out of my screen
Only time a lesson sticks is when it's fun.
And it's a fun one to watch for sure, learned a lot!
Every bass player AND drummer should watch and study this video. Less is always more! Uneducated musicians think reggae is boring, but 90 percent of drummers out there can't hold down a one drop beat, and then the bass players over-play...and everything falls apart! Awesome video!
Very observant and practical
Same with the guitar my friend, plenty good players cannot keep it off beat.
Factts
so minimal that he just uses da low b as a tumb rest...ya man..
As soon as you overplay when you're supposed to be playing a rest, it's not reggae anymore.
This drummer is one of the best I've seen. He looks at his instrument, the bassist, while playing the fill, like a true altruist.
Every time I watch this, it makes me smile. The good vibes, the interplay between the two gentlemen, the inventiveness, and the great grooves.
Big thanks to all you bass players around the world. At this point in time this video has reached over 200,000 people in one year. We are thrilled that people are finding us. Big thanks to the man himself, Devon Bradshaw. Reading these comments below we see that he is really inspiring people on many levels. We are so grateful for sharing your thoughts.
Devon, thank you so much. I was a self taught bass player, played in a few bands in Belgrade, Serbia but I havent found anyone interested for reggae so I quit in 2011. Didnt played my bass even for myself. I found yor videos where you played bass lines and patterns which motivated me to play again. Please continue with playing and teaching with your friend on drums, who is also great and I like to jam with his riddim. If you go to Serbia, do not hesitate to contact me...
Take care
S.
Hello,I really need your help please you can call or whatsapp me on +233244572904 or you can send me yours thanks
Devon, you have me crackin' up, mon.....so funny....you missed your calling, should be a comedian!! Smoke a cig, hahahah......
Look for Devons email at the end of the video and write to him.
ReggaeintheRuff big up for the tutorial
Turns out the best Reggae drum lesson on youtube is a bass lesson. How about a few words from the drummer? Great stuff, thank you so much for sharing the vibrations...
Ha Ha! Brilliant! Our drummer Louie " Puss" Donavan will enjoy reading your comment. Thank you. We will be working on more lessons soon.
Great lesson s
Thanks Devon.I'll.see you in None Such
fantastic drumming indeed!
Really man....what a groove!....amazing bass n drums...when it flows in the blood and comes from within, it shows😊...original is always original....thanks so much for sharing❤
I’m getting a bass for my birthday and this was the least stressful, most encouraging bass line tutorial I’ve found. Thank you. 🧡
It’s a great instrument to play, good luck ☝️
How was this not stressful and encouraging? This video made me hang up my bass lol
Keep going girl, make sure you warm Up at least 5 mins and warm down! I have played for a long time and my thumb is stressed from not doing this regularly. Enjoy your journey, I would strongly encourage you to sign up to 'Scott's Bass Lessons' ASAP to build in your knowledge base! What music do you Enjoy? I play, Reggae, blues, funk and Afrikan rhythms. ❤❤❤
Devon and Louie,, a big Hello from the Bay Area, Oakland California. Thank you both for this happy, beautiful musical lesson. Peace to you both and a long, healthy life**
This man's spirit shines through his words and music. The grooves are deep... feel it in your bones. A lesson for all of us bass players!
This is BAD BAD BASS 🙌 ... Stuff I learned when starting to play back in the day.
Respect!
Thanks. Devon can be seen in lots of videos on this channel. Like part of this lesson.
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Best reggae bass playing tip ever: “Ya doan wanna ‘ere no fret.”
Truth.
That is one amazing drummer, happy, good vibes, great playing!
Awesome thanks for posting this. I have watched the Burning Spear Live in Paris a hundred times and it never gets old. Again Thank you!
Devon, thanks so much for sharing your expert advice. Please continue your Reggae Bass tips. Your an awesome teacher. I pick up so much from your examples. Viewing your outstanding technique and nuances that words can't say, only to be seen, heard and understood. Please continue the series....
I could just sit and listen to the pair of you for hours. Very groovy and melodic.
Wow the joy exuded by you guys is wonderful! Love Reggae Music!
This is a perfect UA-cam video. Mega talented & humble musicians. Great instruction. 3 points explained perfectly. Not too long, not too short. Just awesome. Thank you!!
At the moment I am sitting in Germany and its winter... I see you and your friend play and need to smile too. You got the Reggae, you feel it and I can feel this happy mood. Great work you two! One Love
You guys are the best vibe on the web, Love the teaching skills, Drums, and the bass lines.Much love from Northern California. Filling Irie.
Very cool lesson, very clear and instructive. A good example of the need for a strong bass+drums relationship to build feel good music. Many thanks to both of you !
Man I love reggae,the bass is so smooth and soothing to the soul,and the drummer is locked in killing Dem rim shots 🤗🤗🤗 sweet
*side-sticks
Thanks for sharing. Keeping reggae alive for the younger generation to know and appreciate. One love.
its a joy to hear you both playin, thank you!
mastery is always wonderful to behold. thank you to the two masters in this video...
What makes the learning process so fun is that you and the drummer are both genuinely having fun as well. It helps to have someone who's having fun to make the learning process more enjoyable. Thanks for the great video!
Ya man, love it! I mean, if I'm ever in a bad mood before I pick up the bass I just put this on. Soon I'll be laughing along with these two great musicians!
Positive vibrations! Peace!
I could listen to these two jamming all day. Perfect grooves...
Finally a pro who's played with ALL my favorite reggae greats. Thanks so much for sharing the real deal. Jah Bless!
I love how everything has a logical, technical explanation, but Devon emphasizes the feel, the vibe. All music is supposed to be about that, but reggae is just a direct connection there 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
devon i do love u brother , am from morocco living in usa am 53 ,thanks of teaching me bass when i was a kid and u did not knew about it thank uuuu
I will never again NOT call my thumb my 'big finger.' Forever grateful for this video and the love pouring through it, respect!
I grew up listening to reggae but i'm just now beginning to actually play it! And I have got to say that I'm having so much fun learning! The strumming, the chords, the rhythm, the feel, you name it! Definitely going to stay in touch with your channel for lessons! Much love!
Real reggae feeling, simple and on time, pure soul-feeling Thanks for the lesson, really useful.
I watched this video when it came out, and I’m still watching it now, Devon has been a big inspiration in my playing, it’s one of the best reggae bass videos out there, when is number 3 coming, thanks guys ☝️
I keep re-watching this. Every time I do, it makes me aware that I play too many notes. The good reggae players just know how to choose the important ones and omit the rest. I'll keep practicing.
So smooth and beautiful :) I love your vibe Devon and Puss - you both are so relaxed and the love shines out. Came here for some Reggae bass learning and inspiration for my new song and it makes me feel like I wanna play bass again, thank you x
Excelent tutorials with possibly the most chilled man on you tube .
Thanks Mr. Bradshaw for your Reggae Bass Tips. I have played bass for years, but never Reggae. Our band is learning a Reggae song to mix things up and not have our band be typecast. You have helped immensely.
Excellent Sir thankyou, what a fantastic teacher you make it look so easy,
yes, I agree with another commenter... was just listening to favourite jazz drummer, then found this bass lesson for fun, and now just discovered another great drummer! blown away by the drum feel and musical approach, really serving the song. love this bass too! Thanks ya'll from melbourne.
I learned so much from this video when I first saw it years ago. And I learned more tonight. Thank you so much.
lovely man, great lesson. So wonderful. Thank you for this. Respect.
AMAZING lesson man! Thank you for spreading your wisdom🙏🏽❤️
really enjoyed wathing these guys as they play sweet vibes with a big smile on theyre faces
This is by far the best reggae bass lesson I've seen on youtube yet! Worlda respect! I would've liked if you mentioned that the bass pretty much defines reggae music. Classic foundation bass riddims rule the dancehall still, over 50 years after those riddims were first created and recorded, which just shows how powerful and ingenious those deceptively simple basslines (and of course the bass players who came up with them) really are.
Devon, man you have rhythm I love learning these bass ryhthm lines they are so musical with the spacing you talk about just love it, thanks for the lesson.
love the video great skill and class . reggae forever ! fell in love with the bass lines of the half pint the wailers ect since ive i was a youth. thanks again for the lesson ! love to you and your family god bless
From this type of person we can learn a lot... it's like having a lesson from a king... a Guru!
Great video....
Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom!
It's amazing how much reggae bass lines depend on playing the right note in the right time; one note too much or too little can make all the difference! It really has to be felt intuitively and needs a good reggae ear .
Bless up Brothers, I'm truly enjoying the good vibes on your channel.
Some great tips, thank you very much! I never use my thumb when playing bass but you are right, it works very well with these kinds of bass lines. I'll definitively start using it in my playing.
Thanks for this video. Great inspiring lesson by an incredible rhythm section. If he's willing, please do more! Saw Part2 as well
Awesome. Great bass tips. Keeping it nice and simple. Also a lot of credits to the drummer.
You make me want to become a bass player! Much love and wishes of health and happiness to you and yours. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for this bass lesson.
Greetings from France!
Cheer!
Thank you so much for this funny musical moment !!!!!
Devon, your bass lines are present for ever in my heart,
thank you for your musical legacy, One love, One heart,
this is music !.....
You made my life so sweet when I listen your music.....
I hope the best for you ......Bye
I loved every single bit of this video haha these guys are just doing what they love aye I had a smile on my face watching u guys jamming
Great lesson and awesome bass playing. Keep em coming !
Bless up. Thank you for sharing. Giving & it come back....all over the World
Thnx! Your great sound makes me smile 😊!
Just starting to learn reggae on both keys and bass... very helpful guys, thank you!
I gotta say that when he started talking about space between the notes and then schooled me on it right there, I knew I was watching a true master. Much love and respect.
Super interesting and powerful bass.... the drummer is really good too!! thanks for sharing
I love this! thank u so much for sharing these tips. This will deffo improve my bass playing
You taught me so much thank you Devon. I like your playing with your friend on drums
Devon your music really makes me happy I love the intro song I would love to be up there playing bass I love reggae it's my favourite to play to I've just taken up bass, loving every minute of it thanks for the inspiration 👍
I’ve been struggling with making bass lines. Today I watched this video and 10 minutes later I made the best reggae beat I’ve ever made. Thanks for this video!
Nice! Thanks for sharing your joyful, solid bass!
After playing bass for almost 20 years i find myself about to join a reggae band. I have always admired reggae bass players and thought it to be deceivingly complex style of bass. such a different feel from most western music. Thanks for the tips, this is just what i was looking for.
Awesome video glad I stumbled upon it. I have watched Burning Spear live in Paris over a thousand times and always wondered who was backing him. Good to know your still around playing beautifully THANKS!!
actually the coolest upload i have seen in a myriad of time, thank you
We appreciate that!
This music just puts rhythm in your heart and smiles on your face
I really like the touch of the drummer. So delicate. Bass is amazing.
This is awesome! Reggae lessons from the home of reggae.😄
Y'all sweet with it!!!! I play bass and guitar. I'm going to jam as soon as I get home from work, much respect!!!!
"Smoke a cigarette and come back"... Classic!
Jose Ramos crazy how he said that exactly right when I was reading this comment
"cigarette"
@@DonTheking Haha me too crazy
What's a cigarette?
Ydb94 the good stuff (:
Beautiful... enjoyed watching. Much thanks!
I don't know why I am smiling too throughout the video. Thanks for uploading 😊
The drummer is unwavering man. Respect
Love this video! 🎶🔥🎸🇯🇲🥁🔥🎶
lovely. great rhythm work from these boys
Excellent lesson ! Very important that Jamaican musicians are at the forefront in teaching their music..
thanks for the bass lessons, so much fun to play and it is not too complicated to learn. Much respect:))))
Really really nice...thanks for the positivity!!
Such peaceful and great music.✊🏼
Love your video Devon. Great vibes and tips. Peace out
Love it, loved Burning Slpear... you make it look so easy
Devon. Thanks for the wisdom, brother! This has been helpful
Boss.
I play drums and bass.
So this was doubly good for me.
Tripley good if you count the infectious smiley faces.
Haha!
Peace love and thanks. 🙏🏻
Enjoyed your video and drummer impressive too! Great funky sound!!! Years ago I played bass through a Selmer single 18" speaker cab - it was so bassy the whole cab was bouncing across the stage as I hit the strings! Happy days! Good luck from the UK.
Yeah I dig this video, I play drums and percussion, just started to work with a roots reggae band and I’m also learning bass. This is so helpful! Thank you so much!!!
What better way than to learn from the best themselves. I’m learning guitar and bass this is awesome thank you.
Both of you guys are just incredible! :) You make it look so easy too hehe!!
Ace... loved the three tips.... great drumming too.
thanks for this video, it really opened up some doors to my reggae basslines which I always struggle with. peace!
So much more raw and such than the usual stuff I lisiten to like Fleetwood Mac (even their early blues stuff) Billy Joel and stuff like that, which I've been playing to. I've been playing instruments for many years and bass from about 20 to now 26, but I only just recently figured out that basslines, the actual note timing doesn't always go right with the drum / other drum kit parts on the money, there's this variation unique to every song.. and didn't figure this out until I slowed tracks down to really listen. This is really cool, thank you for sharing.
My God! you just play with your soul! what a basslines you got! greetings from Chile, SouthAmerica!
glad you loved it mon, bless up.
This is real reggae music...greetings from Italy
Great stuff :D learned a lot by this and not even the half video is over!