Practicing Chords & Building The Groove
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This particular exercise is very tiring for the children, so try to keep it short and as light as possible. You'll see in the video how Ellen gradually gets tired which leads to less productivity.
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That's enough for today Ellen! Time to do homework! So wonderful to see a child learning from her Father, instead of the Father shoving a cell phone or tablet or game in her hand when he does not want to be bothered. So nice to see this!!
If every kid had a Dad like you , you are good with her
I respect you as a Dad putting up time to teach your daughter. These are invaluable moments. Best wishes!
Because of her father having patience and showing her the way, she's instilled with the confidence to say let's try again and not wanting to give up. RESPECT!!!!!!
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This man is the best dad! Knows when to push, always encouraging, great pace, and most of all his steady kindness.
@@nocakeforsusan8701 Makes Me Cry .
@@moe.79 Yes every "mistake" is followed with giggles and smiles and... let's try again,
that's how you stimulate talent and creativity.
So heart-warming to see a child learning music from the ground up, and a parent teaching her. This is how the world should work!
What? Ellen is awesome and we can learn with her !
You go ahead and change the world with your insights, you seem like a twat!
This is not only a father teaching his daughter bass. This is an amazing beautiful relationship between the two. Something you don’t see often when it comes to learning music. Amazing pair ❤
He's a great dad! 👍
Just have a look at the frighten part of the child, trying not to disapoint dad. See how she answers.
@@francktima3473 Oh yes, I can see that too. And her shock when her father suddenly ended the lesson. There is also an impatience in the father, I feel.
@@Binehier Your sensitivity is remarkable. But we should not forget that keeping everything unpleasant and minor disappointments away from children is nonsensical. It does not correspond to reality. If you approach the child gently, with charm and understanding, as Hovak does here, things can't go any better. He recognizes that his daughter, whom he knows better than we do here, is overwhelmed for the moment and sets limits. That is right and good. He explains it to her and does it with charm and kindness. If more parents would do that, our world would be a better place. And, who knows children, knows that it is not a catastrophe for them. 5 minutes later they are already busy with their own affairs. All the best to you.
@@Binehierno impatience at all. He’s a great teacher and he knows when his daughters plays is full for a lesson session. Which was about 30 minutes. I’m impressed
Let your fingers fly, Let your fingers roll. Gifted is a gifted soul.
Hovak, I sincerely admire your patience and determination to help Ellen expand her understanding of developing a groove. She constantly looks back to you for your reaction to her playing. Having raised three kids myself, I appreciate the time you spent developing this lesson and presenting it to her. You recognized when she was reaching a stopping point although she wanted to continue. Awesome job.
I agree wholeheartedly with everything that you said
Ellen, you are amazing, but I hope you realize just how fortunate you are that you have such a brilliant and patient father. Kudos to you Hovak!
Praise her and love her. Keep that smile and joy alive.
A great example of teaching. Hovak makes sure that Ellen understands and accomplishes each step but still keeps it fun. Ellen knows what it takes to be good,
This is the measure of a man. All the other stuff, work, physical strength, courage, intelligence, they all matter...but this is what makes a male a man, the love you have for your child. The time you set aside to prepare them for tomorrow. The patience to help them grow and flourish. This warmed my heart...
The expressions on Ellens face are so awesome, she takes the music seriously.
What I like A LOT in this video that it is so authentic. Ellen (who has already a reputation built with amazing and great bass videos) shows to the world that music is a learned behaviour, and the learning goes along with mistakes. Those mistakes are usually hidden for the audience, which makes music for many people like magic. I love this. I have to show this to my pupils as well: look it is 100% normal to make mistakes, even when you are as cool and great as Ellen on her bass. Simple as that. I want to make a deep bow for both Dad and Daughter. Very cool process here. Greetings from The Netherlands.
I was going to say if u r not a father u should be . The kid is so comfertable . Cute and funny .and u have great patients .
Very very very fantastic
Kudos from Germany.
Absolutely agree with you. I’m going to pick my Bass and play along. Mistakes always exacerbate my frustration. I’m 75 years old. I feel the wonderful energy of these two.
What a trooper. She was willing to continue... Sometimes my fingers start to burn just watching her.
Ellen is at that stage where she is trying to play by ear AND trying to read the sheet music but keep her rhythm going.
It's so much going on in the mind and the rhythm and a lot of people just don't understand how hard it really is. Ellen has it in her and she'll learn how to put it all together. It just takes time, patients and persistence and of course DAD being a AWESOME Dad and taking the time and patience to work with her. Keep up the good work 👍🎸🕺
Every music teacher should have the patience and musical knowledge you share with Ellen.
I love how much fun she has even when she makes a mistake. Lessons for all of us from the tiny 9 year old.
She is an amazing girl. I love seeing father and daughter spending time together. It warms my heart.
I am an educator and a father. I m analyzing every detail in this lesson which requires so much concentration and discipline, yet the teacher gives some flexibility that will open up creativity later. The perfect balance between rigorous work and preserving the joy and passion. Thank you both for sharing the special moment. I truly understand why Ellen is home schooled.
I love the way he, after a mistake or when he steps up the exercises, instead of overexplaining gives her the time to recall what she already knows.
I try to use that approach with my students, be patient and let them figure out, and once they realize where they failed, it's very unlikely they make the same mistake.
As I sometimes tell them: I'm not here to teach you, I'm here to help you learn. And Hovac does that in a wonderful way.
This young lady learns with a lot of happiness, enjoying the learning process with her own father ... and in a nice environment ... the father has patience with her daughter too ... enjoy this time!!!
Haven't finished watching the video yet, but just wanted to commiserate with Hovak. "Why is it difficult?" "I just told you." It was difficult because she was watching Dad play some killer fills instead of focusing on the bass! Oh boy have I been there!!! Sir, you have the patience of Job to teach your daughter while maintaining your composure and your incredibly positive relationship with her. I am in awe of you two, and it's truly life affirming to watch you both work together. Ellen, you are fantastic. You're more in the pocket learning a song than most bass players could ever aspire to. Keep up the fantastic work!
What a moment!
True love.
The world's most adorable bassist. I quit. I will keep producing and mixing. I can't compete with this kind of talent.
I love to see little ones playing music. My oldest began playing guitar at 7. Today she plays guitar and piano. She also plays paying gigs.
Never give up on your dreams. There are no limits.
what an instructor, knowing when its over is important, and she's wanting more rather than wanting to stop.
Great teacher, Dad.
I know what a joy it is to teach a happy bright little girl. I had a joy with my 2 daughters and now I get a repeat with my granddaughter.
I really appreciate your connection with your daughter. You are such a fantastic instructor and father. Your daughter is a very good bassist too, she seems to really enjoy learning and playing bass. The bond between you and your daughter is priceless. Thanks for your lesson as well, it’s very beneficial to me.
Damn, I can't even tie my shoes right in the morning. This little girl is amazing!!
Great Dad as musician and patient awesome teacher but most of all a beautifull moment of love between father and daughter.
Keep going Ellen .. you will be a great Bass player
Such love and respect from parent and child, this is how the world should be...
She exatly understands what she's doing, she "feels" the tones she is playing and she has a perfect instinct for rythm ... She makes my day ! Every day !
What you and your daughter have is so incredibly special. Soooooooo difficult to be the teacher for your child. Doing a great job, dad, and you've got as good a student as you could ever want to have.
👍🙂‼️I love how she casually sneaks in a little of Victor Wooten's "The Lesson". Excellent! 😂 I also love how she explains the repeat sign and then repeats it!! 😂🤣‼️👍
Love the father and daughter chemistry. It's beautiful. 😊
This exercise is training her to be a working musician, thinking on her feet and turning a few chords into a performance. Great to see in someone so young.
She is very fortunate, she can comprehend, remember and apply to accomplish the goal and impress her Father! What a doll she is! She is his pride and joy for 😊 sure! Thank You For Sharing!! Don't Over think it? Really?
Every time dad pushes the exercises one step harder, I am like "Ellen can't surely handle that". Yet, every time she nails it. She is so impressive with her skills.
Teaching music,it is so hard to keep your cool, I applaud him, and her she's a natural!
Watching this little peanut smiling and playing so well is probably the best thing I've seen all year. It really makes me want to find the joy in my playing again.
Ellen, what you have with your Dad is Precious so Savor it Hun!
LY, ✌️ OUT!
This is great. I've enjoyed watching Ellen's journey. This helps me in my teaching and working with my children too.
Wow! Training up your own child is the greatest gift you can give. They shouldn’t be idle as they grow up in this wicked world. Keep them occupied in things that will take them a very long way in life.
Great Dad's rarely get thanked enough so here's a big thanks from me!! Good to see someone taking time to teach their kids fun, constructive and valuable things as opposed to letting them veg out in front of a TV set or video game/computer. Ellen you'll go far with your drive and your Dads love and skills!!
As talented as Ellen is I think what touches my heart the most is the relationship between daughter and father. Well done for both of you!!
These precious moments with her dad will remain with her forever. What a little angel. God bless you both. Keep on learning.
Being a Steve Vai fan,I just watched the video "I met STEVE VAI" and never heard of Ellen before. So, I clicked on this video to watch her play and I am so impressed. Her 'improvisations' on the 1 and 5 counts (starting 13:45), then later the 1-5-8, etc. just blows me away. You can see the concentration and the enjoyment in her face as she's learning and playing. I will most definitely watch more... Every once in a while, when I hear a young child play an instrument or sing on levels that go beyond comprehension, It makes me tear up sometimes. I have to give praise to the parents here too. It takes a lot of time and patience to learn an instrument, let alone teach it. It's the overall love and enjoyment that makes it easy. May God keep blessing you. Rock On, Ellen!!!!
Ok, I’m 71, been playing Bass since I was 13. I always learned on the fly in a room full of impatient musicians. I have never given any conscious thought setting up a groove. I’ve always just organically came up with cool stuff. BUT, this video is extremely cool. I’ve always
Been able to find a good note for a minor chord but never intellectually knew why. In short, I learned a lot from this.
Also, very cool that the dad knew that the girl had the knowledge and resisted grabbing the bass and demonstrating.
I just subscribed. It was inspiring that they used a rhythm machine. That alone makes it more enjoyable to practice.
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I love those moments when he waits patiently for her to realize that she already knows how to do something. That's teaching at its best.
All fathers should be like you! You're a very good man!
Hahahahaha 25:06, this! is what makes her a real musician! She is searching for the right notes, listens, recognizes that it sounds a bit Arabic…and immediately is acting with her head, face and body, like an Arabian dancer!!! Woooow! She surprises me whole the process of this lesson and very well done dad! She is going to really build, think, count and later on feel it and make it her own, the whole time! I love it and it brings me to tears 😭. Also this way of learning gives her, her dad and us the viewers great Joy! I hope you keep doing this for life, and I will follow your journey, the whole way through! Thank you for sharing this to the world! 😘 Ellen your adorable and fantastic! One day I come to your shows, and buy your albums where you collaborate with a lot of world famouse musicians like yourself will be! You are already a star to me! And Dad, it’s is sooo Funky what you did on the guitar, those spicy riff’s!
Right ! That Arabic moves cracked me up too ! She's so charming !
I've been trying to learn bass again for a few months. I taught myself guitar over 50 years ago, had many teachers, and my brother told me some theoretical things that were better than anything any teacher or the university taught me. A lot of different people and techniques were used. I'm a singer, R&B, soul/funk with blues roots, so I knew what I needed. One of my teachers was a famous blues guitarist (also one of my best teachers, but he died right after he offered me free lessons for life).
My point is that you are both amazing! How I wish I could have had the influence of the dad growing up. You are an amazing teacher! You can't teach soul, but improv is important to learn first, before reading, IMO. I had a good ear, but when I was finally old enough to take piano lessons, the good, local teacher retired, and the available teacher was terrible. A teacher makes or breaks you! Absolutely! I hope you are creating more and more creators. Your talent is so rare and dynamic! God bless you 🙌.
BTW, I'm in awe of Ellen. She is already a teacher for me and professional standard. Such a beautiful, happy, intelligent, and humble too, young lady. You are truly blessed to have her.
I learn more from you and your daughter than ANY of the bass guru teachers that I have seen online.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Beautiful video of father and daughter.
wow i wish all children were this cooperative and willing to learn from their dad. She's amazing. Great ideas here.
I am a musician and so is my daughter. What you and Ellen do would have been a dream for me. I love watch you guys. Ellen is so cute and such a little pro....and you work so well with her. I have a feeling she is going to have a great future
I’m blown away by Ellen’s willingness to work , learn and stay focused at 9 years old! Great job Ellen!✌️😁
She is inspirational! You are inspirational! You bring my entire family joy. SHE DOESN'T EVEN CONSIDER GIVING UP! Awesome just awesome!
She is so very lucky to have a Dad to teach her with all the great equipment at the touch of her fingers to practice with
Not meaning to minimize Ellen's amazing talent and persistence, but she is just too darn cute. What a sweetie pie! Well done dad.
OMGOSH!! I'm almost in tears at the sheer joy this sweet lady shows us every time we get to hear her play. And Dad, you sure can bring on the funk! You two should both be proud of your first original. It is so fantastic to see daughter and dad have so much fun together! I went to send my grandkids some of your video links. I think the best thing about your videos is to see what a great dad you are and how much your sweet girl adores you. These memories will last a lifetime! Gotta love that fun Ellen is showing us at the end and the sense of accomplishment! Bravo and Brava!
I love the look of confidence on little Ellen's face. She is awesome.
An absolute delight to watch and listen to Ellen’s progression as she is tutored by her dad, brings a smile every time.
I noticed that as she was playing she was tapping her foot… but… at around minute 23:30 she started adding in head movements as the groove became more involved. Interesting how it translates in the body to the fingers.
A WONDERFUL teacher-student interaction!! Especially when you are playing together!!
Not only is this man an amazing father to Ellen, but, what an amazing music teacher! Most 8 year old girls would not ever have any clue of music theory. But at 8 years old, Ellen has learned so much about music from her father.🎶🎼
Ellen you are a fantastic young bass player and with a teacher like your father it sure will come right. He's patient and stays calm, but persistent. And he understands a young child's mind and concentration level. Many teachers (and parents😁) can take an example out of this. He reminds me of the teacher I had when I started on drums at the age of 10 (I'm 57 by now). Because of him, the support of my parents and hard work, I managed to go to the conservatory. Keep on rockin', girl😎👊🎸
Good job Dad !! This young lady is going to be in high demand in the very near future as both a studio bassist, and also a future band member of an up and coming band... :)
I found it fascinating to see how Ellen processes your direction. She has a solid foundation in intervals, which made this exercise possible. She is picking this up very quickly, and she is still enjoying the challenge, which is beautiful to see.
Ellen, you were so calm and collected. My head was hurting. What a little darling. Awsome Dad.
First off! Watching the 2 of you and the interaction positive reinforcement not only as father and daughter! But musician to musician and the intensity of her drive to learn and absorb anything and everything you are giving her, allowing her to do so and the willingness to change direction to give her the advantage of making mistakes and learning from them. Once she's got it then stepping in for her to hear the end results of the lesson and playing along at her speed and upping the game by random note to use when she wants! I'd say by the time she's in high school, come prom time (If the kids have them) She'll be too busy playing with a band for the dance! Hat's off dad, Keep it up young lady!!
My finger went the wrong way -- lol
I must comment Dad for being a patient teacher especially when several times Ellen just wants to have fun instead of follow through the lesson. Someday, she will cheerish these moments when she looks back and hopefully she can teach her kids in the same way you've been patiently crafting her talent into greatness.
Welldone sir! Welldone Ellen
I am a Brazilian engineering (38 years old) and I am learning a lot with you. Thanks to share this practice and success to both. Please, keep posting this kind of video!
WELL DONE, Ellen!! You were a very attentive and determined student!!! It'll be a p[ice of cake for you after 30 mins of rest - no doubt !!?? Looking forward to seeing your next sessions! 💚💚💚💚💚
Always always always a joy watching her learn! She's such a bright little sweetie! When I grow up, I wanna be like her!!
✌😎🎸🎶🎶 Get your Groove on!
Me too. 66 yo and still wet behind the ears :)
@@MrPnew1 Good for you! Keep at it and before you know it, your ears will be completely dry!
I love watching you learn, Ellen!! ..Sometimes we get confused and frustrated with the learning process ...But, I think you are doing fantastic!! ...And once again ...you have the "Coolest and most patient Dad Ever!!"...He is a "Very good" teacher!!! ...I see lots of "Love and patience" in the studio here!! :D
She is a doll, and its awesome to see her learning and the patience of her Dad to encourage her!! Amazing!! She is heading toward being a great musician!!
So pretty little girl!!!!. The little fingers!!!!!😂😂🤣🤣🤣...playing the bass guitar !!!!! And she is so funny, is adorable little girl!!!. CONGRATULATIONS Ellen pretty !!!!.
So fun for dad to have his little girl play along with him and teach her too! Just love it!
She is an adorable bright young lady , She brings a smile to my face every time ❤️🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Hey ellen, you did a greaz job. But there is one thing I spotted, which might really help you, when you watch the video again. Watch it, and pay attantion on the movement of your legs. At times, they are moving totally on-point to the beat, thats the part you really march throug it. But sometimes your legs are swinging restlessly, which is totally normal, but steals your focus/concentration.
You are awesome and doing great. It's just a small hint to help :) You are a real angel, enlighting my day with your smiles.
What a GREAT Daddy! What a wonderful Daughter! Such precious times together that are building a memorable story!
Ellen is Amazing, I love watching her play and when it all comes together.
That's the first time my attention was held watching and listening to a video recording lesson. I don't blame Ellen for taking off to follow the rhythm of the drums. That's where the fun is. Chords are an important part of the roadmap but the rhythm is the journey ✌️
Excellent lesson Hovak. You are an excellent teacher and you have such an amazing knowledge of music, plus you have an excellent way of teaching. Ellen, it is always a pleasure to see you and to watch you learn and to listen to your music. It amazes me how much you have learned and your knowledge of music at this young age. You are a joy to watch and your music is a pleasure to listen to. Keep up the good work! I look forward to future videos. And thanks for helping me to learn also!
Wow, the dad's quite knowlegable in music eh? and body builder in great shape. Ellen is so beautiful in heart and soul, a real gem. I just lov her.
I am so in love with this little girls talent! i play bass myself and shes running through the scales with ease! I mean' look how tiny her fingers are! As she grows and i will bet by the time this little lady becomes a teenager ahe will be a superstar! Great work dad you must be so proud bless both of you...
I've discovered her only recently, and I'm amazed every time I see her fingers fit all together in the space of one single fret, and still she's capable of playing some crazy riffs 😄
Lovely dad to Ellen, it's a God's gift to you dear child, fun learning but very cute to understand the notes step by step. Very much impressed. God bless you both!
YES! She's got the feel factor going. You guys are beautiful together. Nice. Practice can be fun!
It's great to see a father daughter relationship like this
You guys always make my day. These are such precious moments. Ellen's concentration and timing are excellent at this stage. Kudos to you Dad. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾🌞
It's amazing watching those tiny fingers covering all that ground. LOL! And she has a really good sense for where the groove is too. Good job Ellen!
This video is like a love movie, the chemistry is raw, love the fact that mistakes where not cut out of the sequence... the young lady is a genius
Wow! what's a vibes between father and daugther...Ellen is an Icon of 🎸 to come! I got children too, but no one prays instrument! Maybe I miss some thing to attract them!
I love watching you learn, Ellen. Your doing so good and catch on quick. You have a great Dad and teacher. 👍
Great, fabulous teacher, anyone watching this who wants to learn how to play bass will benefit. She is so cute, she plays amazing by ear, she has the chops, but she needs to learn theory and the basics! She’s so bored playing whole notes, swinging her legs! I can totally relate, but you have to think about the music as a whole and what your contribution is if you’re going to be a session player. I love that bass! (Female bass player here, I have small hands so I play a 30” too, although I do have a full scale Stingray-in purple!)
Can see in her eyes that she wanna make her dad proud ❤️❤️
Hovac you are an awesome dad and top notch instructor. I like how there's discipline and structure to your teaching, and you keep it fun and interesting. Ellen, you are a gem, and an excellent student, who can learn and play anything you hear. A true natural. You're both lucky to have each other, both musically and emotionally.
Man, she is going to be soooo good if she sticks with it. Such a great start.
Ellen, you have the most amazing Dad in the world, he is SO patient and supportive... always keeping things fun and creative. Well done Dad! ❤
Приятно наблюдать, с каким удовольствием малышка занимается!👍😊
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She is very talented and obviously has a good teacher. Every teacher should be patient like him. She will go far.