Walking basslines has been my dream since I first picked up my bass. This morning I managed to connect a few basic chords. It just happened. Up and down. I felt like I couldn’t stop it was so great. Your video has fired me up even more. I can’t wait to try all this (after I watch it a dozen more times) thank you so much!
My biggest weakness with walking tends to be that while I instantly know where all the notes are on the fretboard, and because the instrument is the way it is, also where all the different chord tones of any given root are, but the relations between chords has to go through some executive function in my brain and is not as instant. The usual situation then is that I'm being handed over a chord chart and then 5 seconds later I hear "3, 4" and the result is some very panicked and very chromatic mess while I'm trying to figure out how to navigate through the changes
@@Jepsonite I hear you. In your practice, break things down by: 1) Slow the tempo down to give yourself time to process. Go slow enough to where you're having success (even if that's at 60 bpm or slower). 2) Increase the amount of measures for each chord change. Like, if it's 1 measure on each chord, change it to 4 measures, each chord. Then try 2 each, then 1. Again, it can give your mind some time to explore the chord and anticipate the change a little more. This is an issue a lot of players struggle with, just gotta give your mind a chance to keep up, which will build "muscle memory." I know it's not a quick fix, but I hope it helps you build some progress!
Loved your lesson BUT ditch that face-hiding microphone. You don't need it. Use a Lavelier. Seems the big fat mic is a fad in RUclips presentations, and totally unnecessary.
@@PhilSeymour-t8c Great suggestion. I'm a little hamstrung right now and using "what I've got lying around" for the time being but will look into a lavalier soon, they're really not that expensive. Thanks for watching!
This channel is slowly becoming a favourite
@@Ludada101 means a lot to hear man thank you...glad to hear you're digging it!
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Thanks!
Dude! Thank YOU!
I’m walking here!
Great lesson
haha! Obviously said like someone from Queens! Thanks man!
Walking basslines has been my dream since I first picked up my bass. This morning I managed to connect a few basic chords. It just happened. Up and down. I felt like I couldn’t stop it was so great. Your video has fired me up even more. I can’t wait to try all this (after I watch it a dozen more times) thank you so much!
@@AnnWheatcroft that's so exciting, hell yeah! Keep going with it! Hope these tips will keep you moving!!
Man, never stop these lessons. Thank you so much!
@@Crazy-Society many thanks, truly....I'm having fun making these so I'll keep em coming!
Good Info
We can never examine walking bass too much🎶
Thx Kyle!
@@kimhebert9905 Dude. Seriously. There is sooooo much more to get to and talk about.
Very good nuggets…
@@richardstober2540 excellent, glad to dole some out! Haha
the here to here gifs cracked me up, great video as always
Good strategy advice
@@MrDanilop45 thanks for watching man!
If your Yamaha is a BB424X, I've got one just like it and love it. You sure make yours sound great.
@@bobderosa4079 thanks brother! Yeah that's the 424x. Such a great bass right? My favorite bass for recording, so underrated for the money
My biggest weakness with walking tends to be that while I instantly know where all the notes are on the fretboard, and because the instrument is the way it is, also where all the different chord tones of any given root are, but the relations between chords has to go through some executive function in my brain and is not as instant. The usual situation then is that I'm being handed over a chord chart and then 5 seconds later I hear "3, 4" and the result is some very panicked and very chromatic mess while I'm trying to figure out how to navigate through the changes
@@Jepsonite I hear you. In your practice, break things down by: 1) Slow the tempo down to give yourself time to process. Go slow enough to where you're having success (even if that's at 60 bpm or slower). 2) Increase the amount of measures for each chord change. Like, if it's 1 measure on each chord, change it to 4 measures, each chord. Then try 2 each, then 1. Again, it can give your mind some time to explore the chord and anticipate the change a little more.
This is an issue a lot of players struggle with, just gotta give your mind a chance to keep up, which will build "muscle memory." I know it's not a quick fix, but I hope it helps you build some progress!
Loved your lesson BUT ditch that face-hiding microphone. You don't need it. Use a Lavelier. Seems the big fat mic is a fad in RUclips presentations, and totally unnecessary.
@@PhilSeymour-t8c Great suggestion. I'm a little hamstrung right now and using "what I've got lying around" for the time being but will look into a lavalier soon, they're really not that expensive. Thanks for watching!