OK, I've been wanting to say this for a while. I was talking to someone about it today, and now I've got to say it: Scott, you are the James McAvoy of bass.
Little tip: As you've seen in this video, Scott is singing the lines out loud. Besides of following the notes from each chord, you are creating a new melody, and as a good melody should be, you must be able to sing it, hum it or whistle it. Trust your ears while using this techniques. Great class Scott, you make things simple and welcoming :D
The academy is taking my playing to a whole new level!! I played at church today... in franklin Tn... that means.. I need to be able to know my stuff.. and apply it musically on my instrument.. I haven't played in 6 yrs... not even touched a bass... and I signed up for the academy last feb... first official technical training ever... feels like roids for bass!.. thanks so much Scott.. I'll be renewing soon.
I've been playing jazz guitar for a while, and since one year ago I started bass thanks to you, Scott. Absolutly awesome lesson, you have a serious gift for teaching!
scotty you legend. Ive been playing bass for about 5 years now and when this video first came out I had not a clue what you were talking about but I knew one day I wanted it to make sense. Today I revisited this video 5 years later and it all makes sense you have unlocked a new door in my journey. The world will here G-Funk's Jazz
Scott! Much Respect! I've been following you for around 6 months and you're the best teacher I've ever had. Keep it coming...low end theory to the fullest!
Stunning, Stunning, Stunning ! That's the best lesson on net you can ever get! I had the great pleasure and privilege to study with Ed Friedland in 2003 Tucson, AZ, but you made this lesson to a new level! Scott Thank you so much !
Gifted musician and teacher you are man! Big thank you! Wish you'd been there when I was rewinding old Tapes with a pencil to get those basslines right! ;)
I taught myself how to play bass well.. but actually learning where all the notes are is hard. I can't play whats on the board cause I don't know where those are on the fret board. Just by looking at where you are playing on the neck and calling out the notes made it so I could just improvise and sound good to me but probably way off lol.
start singing the keys while playing so at the same time you develop the note frequencies in your brain and hands; when you can remember left hand positions, do it in the dark. It's my main bass lesson.
I need to rejoin or something. I was playing a lot of covers but that can be very stunting and I am only 5 ft 2" as it is. I have lost me roots. And what bass is Scott playing in this Vid? He has got more basses than I have had hot dinners and at 64 I had my share. Love this dude. These exercises are also good for my brain
Scott, I'm calling you out! What are you thinking when you're playing? It's obvious you're feeling. I feel, I play, and I'm every bit a pro. But you have something I'm missing. Making a living as a bass player I just never needed to do what you do, is that it? I'm a good bit older than you and I'm feeling like I should have what you're doing in my back pocket. I kill on every audition and on every gig. Why do you make me feel like I should give up bass!
Hi Scott, it's Good that You put Subtitle in spanish Since there are many people in argentina and latin américan countries who follow Your videos and we learned a Lot. Could You make all Your videos have The subtitles in spanish ? We would be very gratefull cinse You are a teacher whit a graet gift to teach PS: I used Google Translate to Write in English hahaha Gracias
It's so cool how it pretty much always sounds right anyway you change it around as long as you follow what he's saying. But my question is how does one come up with this pretty chord progression in the first place?
As far as jazz goes there are a ton of super common chord progressions. A good thing to learn is an understanding of the chords in the major scale. That way you can understand the Roman numerals on a chart and create a progression within a given key.
I both love AND hate this... but its not what you may think. I played for a long time with an extremely well musically versed group of people and not a one of them could ever explain this to me... and its soooo simple at its core, I kick myself for not exploring it on my own, allowing myself to get complacent and bored, to the point where I am now literally starting from scratch to undo all the bad habbits and mental blocks i gave myself. Suffice to say, this video was like that moment in a movie where its a dark room, then someone flings open the curtains REALLY fast, and for a second your blinded, but then it all becomes clear... Forget 💡, this was full on "blinded by the light" moment 😊
Wow, your comment perfectly captures the ups and downs of the musical journey! Embrace the newfound clarity, and remember, we all start somewhere. Keep pushing forward dude! 🙌🏻
Hey Scott! Been watching you for a few years, you've taught me so much. Thank you! It's really cool that you've broken the tune down into II V I progressions. I never really thought of it like that before, which has made it hard to memorize the tune-- when thinking about each chord as it relates to the key of Bb. I'm confused about how you've labeled the Gm7 Cm7 F7 Bb7 turnaround as I II II V (specifically the I II). So Gm7 is the i in the the key of Gm (relative minor of Bb) but Cm is the ii in Bb. So how are you thinking about those two chords-- in Bb or Gm? Both at the same time? That seems confusing-- at least it is to me. Thanks!
The Am7 is labeled as a II chord, which makes Gm7 the I chord. Since G minor is the relative minor of Bb major, it is easier for me to think that the Am7b5 is the VII chord of Bb major. Using the Bb major scale, the VII chord would have the notes A - C - Eb - G, which is Am7b5
I wonder how many people are now wearing gloves now because of you who have no idea that it’s not because of a medical condition 🤣. Your playing is an inspiration. Thanks
Solos are boring. I can solo all day long and that ain't in no why is what any audience much less musicians want to hear. Play a freakin' groove, poseur.
OK, I've been wanting to say this for a while. I was talking to someone about it today, and now I've got to say it: Scott, you are the James McAvoy of bass.
carsonawesome damn, now you've mentioned that it's all I can see!
Little tip: As you've seen in this video, Scott is singing the lines out loud. Besides of following the notes from each chord, you are creating a new melody, and as a good melody should be, you must be able to sing it, hum it or whistle it. Trust your ears while using this techniques.
Great class Scott, you make things simple and welcoming :D
i know it is kind of off topic but do anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online?
@Remy Raymond meh I use Flixportal. Just search on google after it:P -matthias
@Matthias Damon Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) Appreciate it !!
@Remy Raymond You are welcome :D
The academy is taking my playing to a whole new level!! I played at church today... in franklin Tn... that means.. I need to be able to know my stuff.. and apply it musically on my instrument.. I haven't played in 6 yrs... not even touched a bass... and I signed up for the academy last feb... first official technical training ever... feels like roids for bass!.. thanks so much Scott.. I'll be renewing soon.
Yes... yes... YES! THAT is what I like to hear! :)
I've been playing jazz guitar for a while, and since one year ago I started bass thanks to you, Scott. Absolutly awesome lesson, you have a serious gift for teaching!
Love your playing Scott. You are one of my favorite bass players.
scotty you legend. Ive been playing bass for about 5 years now and when this video first came out I had not a clue what you were talking about but I knew one day I wanted it to make sense. Today I revisited this video 5 years later and it all makes sense you have unlocked a new door in my journey. The world will here G-Funk's Jazz
Scott... I love ya bro!! May the peace of Christ fall on u!
Love ya too brother!
Scott's Bass Lessons been following you sense the beginning you're the best out there
I love you too ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thank you so much! I've been stuck using minor pentatonics only and this really helped.
What a fantastic lesson. I'm in The Academy but stumbled across this on RUclips. Thanks!
Scott! Much Respect! I've been following you for around 6 months and you're the best teacher I've ever had. Keep it coming...low end theory to the fullest!
Stunning, Stunning, Stunning ! That's the best lesson on net you can ever get!
I had the great pleasure and privilege to study with Ed Friedland in 2003 Tucson, AZ, but you made this lesson to a new level! Scott Thank you so much !
this is the best lesson i've ever had! thanks
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for that Scott! A lesson I really needed!
Hands down best teacher on the internet...not only bass
This is an excellent lesson!! Thank you so much.
I went back and finally learned Hair by Larry Graham :D
el mejor video de tu canal es este me abrio la cabeza 100%
Gifted musician and teacher you are man! Big thank you! Wish you'd been there when I was rewinding old Tapes with a pencil to get those basslines right! ;)
Perfect Masterclass for soloing!!! Thanks Scott!!!!!
mister Sott sublime as always God Bless you
Great lesson. I'm composing and it's very useful to limit the solo and leave the improvisation for the live shows. Greetings from Argentina
This is very clear ,thanks
Good to hear it was helpful!
Muchthanx Maestro Scott 4 the lesson....
I taught myself how to play bass well.. but actually learning where all the notes are is hard. I can't play whats on the board cause I don't know where those are on the fret board. Just by looking at where you are playing on the neck and calling out the notes made it so I could just improvise and sound good to me but probably way off lol.
start singing the keys while playing so at the same time you develop the note frequencies in your brain and hands; when you can remember left hand positions, do it in the dark. It's my main bass lesson.
I need to rejoin or something. I was playing a lot of covers but that can be very stunting and I am only 5 ft 2" as it is. I have lost me roots. And what bass is Scott playing in this Vid? He has got more basses than I have had hot dinners and at 64 I had my share. Love this dude. These exercises are also good for my brain
Scott, I'm calling you out! What are you thinking when you're playing? It's obvious you're feeling. I feel, I play, and I'm every bit a pro. But you have something I'm missing. Making a living as a bass player I just never needed to do what you do, is that it? I'm a good bit older than you and I'm feeling like I should have what you're doing in my back pocket. I kill on every audition and on every gig. Why do you make me feel like I should give up bass!
This is a superb lesson Scott. Thank you.
this is what i need thanks a bunch for this teaching ! i love jazzzzzz
Are you playing what you're singing or are you singing what you're playing? Cool stuff man
Thanks so much Scot, this is an awesome lesson, will take me hours to work on !
Hi Scott, it's Good that You put Subtitle in spanish Since there are many people in argentina and latin américan countries who follow Your videos and we learned a Lot.
Could You make all Your videos have The subtitles in spanish ? We would be very gratefull cinse You are a teacher whit a graet gift to teach
PS: I used Google Translate to Write in English hahaha Gracias
It's so cool how it pretty much always sounds right anyway you change it around as long as you follow what he's saying. But my question is how does one come up with this pretty chord progression in the first place?
As far as jazz goes there are a ton of super common chord progressions. A good thing to learn is an understanding of the chords in the major scale. That way you can understand the Roman numerals on a chart and create a progression within a given key.
Thanks a lot, sir! Absolutely awesome lesson!
Muchthanx
I am learning a lot of things
from you
Thank you!
Excellent!!
I both love AND hate this... but its not what you may think.
I played for a long time with an extremely well musically versed group of people and not a one of them could ever explain this to me... and its soooo simple at its core, I kick myself for not exploring it on my own, allowing myself to get complacent and bored, to the point where I am now literally starting from scratch to undo all the bad habbits and mental blocks i gave myself.
Suffice to say, this video was like that moment in a movie where its a dark room, then someone flings open the curtains REALLY fast, and for a second your blinded, but then it all becomes clear...
Forget 💡, this was full on "blinded by the light" moment 😊
Wow, your comment perfectly captures the ups and downs of the musical journey! Embrace the newfound clarity, and remember, we all start somewhere. Keep pushing forward dude! 🙌🏻
I think u put to many root 2516 on chord.. thx for this leasson u are awsome
thnx
I'm buying a bass because of this video
"if you're feeling fruity". Haha funny line.
Fantastic lesson. Light bulbs going on everywhere..
That guitar on the backing track is so good! Who is that?
YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAH
Hey Scott! Been watching you for a few years, you've taught me so much. Thank you! It's really cool that you've broken the tune down into II V I progressions. I never really thought of it like that before, which has made it hard to memorize the tune-- when thinking about each chord as it relates to the key of Bb. I'm confused about how you've labeled the Gm7 Cm7 F7 Bb7 turnaround as I II II V (specifically the I II). So Gm7 is the i in the the key of Gm (relative minor of Bb) but Cm is the ii in Bb. So how are you thinking about those two chords-- in Bb or Gm? Both at the same time? That seems confusing-- at least it is to me. Thanks!
How comfortable are those Scott designer straps
waiting for mine.. any day now
14:14 should’ve had a five-string 😉
5 years and his playing has really improved.
🧡🧡🧡
where can I get one of those hoodies with the fat drawstrings?
he knws the neck as the back of his hand amazing is nt it
Hey Scott, why does the Am7 have a flat fifth?
The Am7 is labeled as a II chord, which makes Gm7 the I chord. Since G minor is the relative minor of Bb major, it is easier for me to think that the Am7b5 is the VII chord of Bb major. Using the Bb major scale, the VII chord would have the notes A - C - Eb - G, which is Am7b5
The D7b9, I think, is the Phrygian Dominant, the fifth mode of the G Harmonic Minor scale.
KlevonOfJesup Thank you :)
I wonder how many people are now wearing gloves now because of you who have no idea that it’s not because of a medical condition 🤣. Your playing is an inspiration. Thanks
And remember to DABOLOP
What a Class! Thank you! God less ou!
Why do you sometimes say dominant when it's a 7? Sorry if this seems a silly question
the F7 is a dominant seven Chord, it's essentially a Major
triad with a minor 7
What's the name of your bass scott ?
I can't hear you play. some parts are too quietly played?
great stuff I'm watching the video on my cell
Best to use headphones - the bass will sound louder than on your cellphone speakers.
first
I prefer to be cool bass not geek bass
God i wish you speak spanish!!
Solos are boring. I can solo all day long and that ain't in no why is what any audience much less musicians want to hear. Play a freakin' groove, poseur.