I love it. Being 65 years old as I worked outside 30 straight years in the coldest winters in Virginia and hot summers. I have Arthritis in my fingers. This helps me and watching how awesome Dan teaches with his incredible playing just motivates me so much. I thank Dan for he's made me love playing Bass more than ever. Ty so much 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My man Dan ! I’m a “customer for life” after watching this ! Thank you for making this because of my comment, and I’m going to rewatch this many times, as well as last weeks’ video on disco octaves. I have tried since making bass my primary instrument 5 yrs ago, to play What Is Hip by Tower Of Power, which is bound to be a right-of-passage for those Disco Octaves exercises. I’m also impressed beyond words with your ability. I’ve never seen you play so masterfully. I’m buying you a coffee today !!!
Thank you for talking about this! As someone who’s about a year in self teaching, not a lot of bassists online talk about alternate plucking sounding different as well as nuances like thuds on rest strokes, clanks and ringing. Getting over these by constant practice allowed me to focus on groove and tone and freed up my playing.
Two finger plucking was one of the first thing I practised after I had figured out my most comfortable posture. The second step was switching strings. Many songs by Status Quo and AC/DC are useful; more complicated is the first bass riff of Therapy's Stories. It's quite fun to notice how your speed increases (on a good day I'm now slightly over 150; my goal is 170). Lately I've been wondering how to practise runs, something I struggle with. So only five minutes in and your video was extremely useful for me. One tip: start early with three finger plucking as well. I find that very handy with eg triplets and galloping rhythms. For the next few months I have some nice technical exercises to improve my play, so thanks a lot.
@@OnlineBassCourses Thank YOU for the inspiration ! I wish I could come carry your equipment for you, so I could study you. But the commute from Louisiana isn’t really doable , lol . Maybe when my wife and I visit the UK again I could schedule a lesson !
Could you elaborate why is it standard to use index and middle fingers when jumping between F# and G# ? I practice similar things a lot, but I'd always use index and ring in this scenario (and I don't even have a long-scale bass, only shorts)
I’d say do what is comfortable and natural for you. If you can play what you want to play and it sounds good and you have no pain, go for it! Most people use alternate index and middle fingers but you can do whatever works for you.
@@OnlineBassCourses Oh I meant the fretting hand. But yeah I try just to use the comfortable rule while also being aware what is the "proper" official technique and why, so I don't derive too much towards ineffectiveness
@@drwhave Got it! Usually, those fingers are referred to as 1 2 3 4 to differentiate between the index and middle of the plucking hand. Watch an amazing player, and you'll see that - most of the time - they're not using any 'official' technique like one-finger-per-fret. Sometimes they are, sometimes not. It's what feels right and what works. I think I'm doing a video on that next.
Hi George. I’m not sure what you mean by lesson clip from scratch but all my free lessons are on my site (www.onlinebasscourses.com) or RUclips channel and I have a beginners paid course (From Beginner To Bassist) that might be suitable. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi Dan, nice one. I noticed your middle finger rests right behind your ring finger when you fret with your left hand, so your middle finger isn’t ready to fret fret #2 in the one finger per feet position. What’s the reason for that? Would it be better to have the middle finger rest at fret #2?
I think I can answer for Dan. Basically, it's efficiency. When you're experienced, you don't keep your fingers spread out all the time, only when needed. So you switch between 3 and 4 finger per fret.
@@AlexandarShmex I'm not so sure. I fret with index, ring and pinky when I'm in the lowest positions as well to keep the pressure off my fingers but when I do this I'm covering a span of 3 frets. This isn't what Dan is doing here. He's spanning 4 frets. To me, it just looks like not the greatest technique. Oh, and I've been playing bass for a long time.
It depends. I mostly do what you described, but sometimes span 4 frets depending on what I want to play. It's worked well for me with no issues for over 30 years.
I love it. Being 65 years old as I worked outside 30 straight years in the coldest winters in Virginia and hot summers.
I have Arthritis in my fingers. This helps me and watching how awesome Dan teaches with his incredible playing just motivates me so much.
I thank Dan for he's made me love playing Bass more than ever.
Ty so much 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My man Dan ! I’m a “customer for life” after watching this ! Thank you for making this because of my comment, and I’m going to rewatch this many times, as well as last weeks’ video on disco octaves. I have tried since making bass my primary instrument 5 yrs ago, to play What Is Hip by Tower Of Power, which is bound to be a right-of-passage for those Disco Octaves exercises. I’m also impressed beyond words with your ability. I’ve never seen you play so masterfully. I’m buying you a coffee today !!!
Great idea for a video, from one customer for life to another! And another great lesson from Dan!
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Very kind, Michael, and thanks once again for the donation and suggestion. Also, great song suggestion.
Thank you for talking about this! As someone who’s about a year in self teaching, not a lot of bassists online talk about alternate plucking sounding different as well as nuances like thuds on rest strokes, clanks and ringing. Getting over these by constant practice allowed me to focus on groove and tone and freed up my playing.
Two finger plucking was one of the first thing I practised after I had figured out my most comfortable posture. The second step was switching strings. Many songs by Status Quo and AC/DC are useful; more complicated is the first bass riff of Therapy's Stories. It's quite fun to notice how your speed increases (on a good day I'm now slightly over 150; my goal is 170).
Lately I've been wondering how to practise runs, something I struggle with. So only five minutes in and your video was extremely useful for me.
One tip: start early with three finger plucking as well. I find that very handy with eg triplets and galloping rhythms.
For the next few months I have some nice technical exercises to improve my play, so thanks a lot.
Consistency and control are great concepts
Thanks!
Thank you for the inspiration, Micheal! Really appreciate the support.
@@OnlineBassCourses Thank YOU for the inspiration ! I wish I could come carry your equipment for you, so I could study you. But the commute from Louisiana isn’t really doable , lol . Maybe when my wife and I visit the UK again I could schedule a lesson !
@@michaelanthony9068 😂I'm actually in Singapore these days, which doesn't lessen the commute!
@@OnlineBassCourses Oh my gosh now I REALLY want your life !!!
Another truly excellent lesson.
Thanks!
Love the advanced lesson! Love all the lessons. More advanced stuff would be awesome!
Thank you! Please add some suggestions right here…
Advanced bass soloing would be awesome.
Thank you Dan!
WOW SOUNDS GREAT
Excellent lesson, Dan! Definitely need work on this....and learning to relax when I play instead of trying to murder my strings. 😂
Thank you! I find relaxation is key. You can still play hard if you want, just without straining.
Looking good Dan. Nice t shirt. Still watching your videos n still rocking. Cheers!
Thanks!
Love your tone, Sir ❤
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no holidays for Dan ! good exercice
Just had 5 weeks! 😂
Could you elaborate why is it standard to use index and middle fingers when jumping between F# and G# ? I practice similar things a lot, but I'd always use index and ring in this scenario (and I don't even have a long-scale bass, only shorts)
I’d say do what is comfortable and natural for you. If you can play what you want to play and it sounds good and you have no pain, go for it! Most people use alternate index and middle fingers but you can do whatever works for you.
@@OnlineBassCourses Oh I meant the fretting hand. But yeah I try just to use the comfortable rule while also being aware what is the "proper" official technique and why, so I don't derive too much towards ineffectiveness
@@drwhave Got it! Usually, those fingers are referred to as 1 2 3 4 to differentiate between the index and middle of the plucking hand. Watch an amazing player, and you'll see that - most of the time - they're not using any 'official' technique like one-finger-per-fret. Sometimes they are, sometimes not. It's what feels right and what works. I think I'm doing a video on that next.
Dan, how can I get your lesson clip from scratch. I just started learning, still a novice.....
Hi George. I’m not sure what you mean by lesson clip from scratch but all my free lessons are on my site (www.onlinebasscourses.com) or RUclips channel and I have a beginners paid course (From Beginner To Bassist) that might be suitable. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks Dan! To go faster, do you play more on the tips of fingers, than the meaty part?
Good question. I don’t think I change much when playing faster but do experiment and see what feels best for you.
Hi Dan, nice one. I noticed your middle finger rests right behind your ring finger when you fret with your left hand, so your middle finger isn’t ready to fret fret #2 in the one finger per feet position. What’s the reason for that? Would it be better to have the middle finger rest at fret #2?
I think I can answer for Dan. Basically, it's efficiency. When you're experienced, you don't keep your fingers spread out all the time, only when needed. So you switch between 3 and 4 finger per fret.
It’s partly to do with Alexander’s comment below and also how my fingers naturally do it!
@@AlexandarShmex I'm not so sure. I fret with index, ring and pinky when I'm in the lowest positions as well to keep the pressure off my fingers but when I do this I'm covering a span of 3 frets. This isn't what Dan is doing here. He's spanning 4 frets. To me, it just looks like not the greatest technique. Oh, and I've been playing bass for a long time.
It depends. I mostly do what you described, but sometimes span 4 frets depending on what I want to play. It's worked well for me with no issues for over 30 years.