I just love your videos. My bass playing has improved a ton since I started watching them. It's not just me either, I've had people who've been to gigs I've played that are serious musicians themselves comment on it.
Same here. I've almost completed the Talking Bass course on chords and my playing has improved quite a bit. The lessons are explained clearly and are a good balance of technical explanation and actually applying bass lines to the bass
@@talkingbasslessons Welcome :) I'm a pro-am bass player, play a couple shows a month typically. But before taking some of your lessons I was ok, but not great. I've really learned a lot. If nothing else some of your theory stuff helped me put to words stuff I was already doing, like playing root, 3rd and 5th, or 12 bar blues. I sorta knew how to do that but your theory lessons really drove them home. I know the pentatonic scale but seeing it put to practice is very helpful. I went from being the guy people asked because they needed a bass player, to the guy people go looking for to play with them, including some studio work.
another great tune you can use to practice this (if you want something you can break out when someone at a party says "play something") is Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder the middle bit where all the instruments play in unison is great for learning scales, string crossing, counting, time, and a whole load of technical stuff plus its recognizable and funky af and great to add to your repertoire anyway
Stevie Wonder is an awesome artist to get your bass chops set to. “Superstition” bassline in particular keeps opening up and delivering new gems as you grow in ability- that bass is sparse yet elaborate in all the right places
Mark, my picking hand wants to do the exact opposite to what you're suggesting (ie. leading 1st going up, leading middle coming down). Is this a question of just doing what feels natural, or is it essential to force it the other way, so as not to learn bad habits or find more dificulty when I get more advanced?
What if the routines are very simple and easy to grasp and master, but it still makes not a lot of sense in terms of creating your own riffs or branching out?
Thanks for this week's lesson.
I just love your videos. My bass playing has improved a ton since I started watching them. It's not just me either, I've had people who've been to gigs I've played that are serious musicians themselves comment on it.
Thanks John!
Same here. I've almost completed the Talking Bass course on chords and my playing has improved quite a bit. The lessons are explained clearly and are a good balance of technical explanation and actually applying bass lines to the bass
@@talkingbasslessons Welcome :) I'm a pro-am bass player, play a couple shows a month typically. But before taking some of your lessons I was ok, but not great. I've really learned a lot. If nothing else some of your theory stuff helped me put to words stuff I was already doing, like playing root, 3rd and 5th, or 12 bar blues. I sorta knew how to do that but your theory lessons really drove them home. I know the pentatonic scale but seeing it put to practice is very helpful.
I went from being the guy people asked because they needed a bass player, to the guy people go looking for to play with them, including some studio work.
Best bass lessons on youtube :D Thanks Man!
That is a brilliant brilliant really clearly taught. Thanks so much. Love your channel!
I agree with John. Working your videos has taken my technique next level. Thank you
Great lesson Mark.
Thank you.
Btw, love your 70’s style Fender Jazz. I own a Fender Japan ‘75 reissue which I love.
thankyou so much....
love from India 🇮🇳
you are my favorite one
Great lesson. What are those little holes in your Jazz bass?
Very informative lesson, Mark! Thanks for sharing!
Yes 🙌 to pentatonic riffage and yes to the Funky stuff keep it coming 🤩 any tips on the Envelope filter settings I have one in my HX Stomp
another great tune you can use to practice this (if you want something you can break out when someone at a party says "play something") is Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder
the middle bit where all the instruments play in unison is great for learning scales, string crossing, counting, time, and a whole load of technical stuff
plus its recognizable and funky af and great to add to your repertoire anyway
Mark made a video about it a few years back which i would highly recommend ruclips.net/video/1QK2UT8eZYc/видео.html
Already done a big lesson on it.
Stevie Wonder is an awesome artist to get your bass chops set to.
“Superstition” bassline in particular keeps opening up and delivering new gems as you grow in ability- that bass is sparse yet elaborate in all the right places
@@gonnfishy2987
Stevie's work is the best.
The funkiest jams!
Mark, my picking hand wants to do the exact opposite to what you're suggesting (ie. leading 1st going up, leading middle coming down). Is this a question of just doing what feels natural, or is it essential to force it the other way, so as not to learn bad habits or find more dificulty when I get more advanced?
What if the routines are very simple and easy to grasp and master, but it still makes not a lot of sense in terms of creating your own riffs or branching out?
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I liked that's rhythms liked Red hot Chili Peppers monarchy and rose's .
Channeling Flea, Michael are you in the house… 😅
How about some Stanley Clarke..... Teach something worthwhile.
the hell is your problem?
@@se7ente3n Marcus Miller.... Teach something by him next.
@@muffinman4353 just cause you don’t like something doesn’t mean this is useless, world doesn’t revolve around you and your shitty opinions
How about you shut up.
Mark I'm definitely hearing a hint of Steely Dan complete with the uninimitable Bernard "Purdie Shuffle".