Seeing Charles leave such encouraging comments on new bass channels like this shows that Charles is not only a PRO musician, but he is also incredibly humble. 😁
After years, I FINALLY feel like a proficient guitarist. After watching your videos for the past few months, I just bought my first bass. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Charles. This video was a real eye-opener for me. I’ve been learning how to play for a while (I’m not very focused), and have been coping songs and trying to improve my technique. I still had no idea on how to approach creating bass lines and understanding how to implement everything in a cohesive and meaningful way. With only a few clear and easy to understand tips you have conveyed an incredible amount of information. I can feel my lethargic brain fizzing with activity and excitement as the new musical knowledge begins to unfold.
Nice to know some of these were instinctual lol Been a bass player for years but i dropped it for a while and picked it up again recently. Such a fun instrument.
Marco Hietala was my inspiration to start playing the bass guitar. He played a lot of different instruments but mostly 4 strings. I currently own a squire j bass as seen on my profile picture and I absolutely love it. You are an inspiration to the bass community!
So good - thank you! This is the first bass tutorial I have ever watched. I have a ukulele bass & I just decided today that I want to expand my skills - I also just learned from your video that bass is the coolest instrument in the world, so that’s good to know 😄
I think that's one thing that lacks is understanding the roles of the rhythm section. There needs to be more videos explaining this . This did a good job of the relationship of drums and guitar
Hello, I don't want you to take this comment as a negative criticism, it's just an observation. You're an incredible musician, not just a good bass player, period. It's understood. But you're also creative. I think, and this is a personal opinion, that what your audience wants from you is not to "sound professional", but rather to learn to be creative. In my experience, this means learning to listen to music better. Understanding rhythm and harmony, and finding your place between the two. So, I think you should follow this path, as you are. Congrats,
Hey Charles, hopefully you're able to see this post. So I'm using a 6 string multiscale parallel fret bass with super light gauge strings. And to put it shortly, I'm feeling the difference between the higher strings and lower strings. What type of strings do you use for your tapping?
I loved tip #5! I notice when you slap, there wasn't a ton of "strings hitting fretboard" sounds. I'm playing on an acoustic bass and I get soo much string hitting fretboard, not sure if its my technique (I'm still pretty new to bass) or just the way acoustic basses are setup. Any input?
i am working on some Jaco Pastorius, also trying to set in time to practice slapping but i cant get comfy with the slapp. BUT i found my favourite song to practice fingering and ghost notes today and played it fairly well, well that's what i think at least :P Pink Floyd Sheep is kinda fun to play :)
Is Mark King your favourite bassist? You keep your bass up as high as his. I'm more of a Jaco strap height guy. Before Jaco, I was more of a metal guy and had my bass at my knees
For tip 1: it doesnt always have to be the kick!! In most cases itll be the kick and this is a vid for beginners but there are some cases where the hi hat, snare, ride, etc. Can be leading the rhythm. So focus on ehats leading the rhyth!
I have a questions Charles do you think a 5 string bass is worth it? As I’m planning to buy a 5 string bass already owning an4 string but I see a lot of people bashing the 5 string bass
I have several basses, and one 5 string. Sometimes you just really want to play that fat low B. Only get it if you have the extra money, but man they are fun.
What do you do when the drum player's kick is all over the place? I play with a few drummers in our church who do not use a set pattern on the kick, it seems as if they just hit it randomly. I just pick a pattern and play that because following these drummers seems impossible to me as an amateur. 😵💫
Can you take somgs from the band Animals as leaders and create bass guitar parts for their songs since they are 2 eight string guitars and a drummer ( not to mention backing tracks)? It might be a challenge to create bass parts, and it would be a gas to see what you come up with. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE? Start with Tooth and Claw
Couldn't have said it better myself 👏🏻
My favourite bass RUclips channel has replied to my favourite bass RUclips channel!
Keep up with these comments 😂
Seeing Charles leave such encouraging comments on new bass channels like this shows that Charles is not only a PRO musician, but he is also incredibly humble. 😁
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You guys should collab!
As a long time bass player, I feel like all songs are being played by the drummer, and everyone else accompanies him.
After years, I FINALLY feel like a proficient guitarist. After watching your videos for the past few months, I just bought my first bass. Thanks for the inspiration!
He is so good at giving a lot of information over short periods of time! I am so thankful for this channel helping us all get good
Brilliant lesson Charles! I’ll definitely work on incorporating these into my playing!
You are a superb bassist, teacher and presenter. Brilliant!
Thanks Charles. This video was a real eye-opener for me. I’ve been learning how to play for a while (I’m not very focused), and have been coping songs and trying to improve my technique. I still had no idea on how to approach creating bass lines and understanding how to implement everything in a cohesive and meaningful way. With only a few clear and easy to understand tips you have conveyed an incredible amount of information. I can feel my lethargic brain fizzing with activity and excitement as the new musical knowledge begins to unfold.
I can sense that these tricks will make my basslines sound like a pro
Clear, simple and effective tips delivered in a short video. This is just the stuff I need. 👍
Nice to know some of these were instinctual lol
Been a bass player for years but i dropped it for a while and picked it up again recently.
Such a fun instrument.
Wow charles thank you for your video it help me to study and hello from moscow
Marco Hietala was my inspiration to start playing the bass guitar. He played a lot of different instruments but mostly 4 strings. I currently own a squire j bass as seen on my profile picture and I absolutely love it. You are an inspiration to the bass community!
Some absolute gold nuggets there. Thanks Charles
I'm just a beginner. I so enjoyed seeing and listening to the technics displayed. Definitely would like a T Shirt.
Damn this is genius lesson! Easy to understand and follow, very effective. Thank you so much Charles! ❤
You're welcome!
So good - thank you! This is the first bass tutorial I have ever watched. I have a ukulele bass & I just decided today that I want to expand my skills - I also just learned from your video that bass is the coolest instrument in the world, so that’s good to know 😄
for leaving space for blast beat snares, what I do is mute or play ghost notes when the snare is accented
I don’t play bass, but these videos help make my bass parts sound better when I’m composing
I'd love to see Charles do a tutorial teaching whole songs, easy and difficult (maybe some complex victor stuff cuz not a lot of people do that😀)
I love it , i love it, i love it. And I don’t even play bass really. But I love listening to this guy. Amazing stuff
damn this is a whole masterclass packed into 7 mins video, thank you !
Charles knows all of the tricks! Trust in him for your bass needs and he'll never do ya wrong. 🤘
amazing lesson, thank you prof
Good advice for all accompanying musicians. Love your work.
THIS is what many new folks NEED to here and practice. You KNOW what to teach.
Thanks Charles for your input to the bass community
Thanks for the free wisdom, Sir
Beautiful! Excellent tips my good man.
Holy! New video @.@,, Always Thx Charles!
That is pretty spot on Charles
I love your every videos your the best bassist till today .Love From India
Great advice as always, now to wait on the "how to double thumb made easy go fast in a day" video 😂 Seriously, one of them would be nice 😊
Charles, I'm excited about this new channel. I was hoping that at some point, you would (in some capacity) carry on Jim Stinnetts' work.
These tips are incredible, Charles. I'm going to steal them to make my "Groove" more interesting!❤
This man is my savior at bass 💪
Excellent advice! Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos are they are so helpful!
Loved this very helpful!!!
Bro, now I really want merch
Another great lesson...thanks again.
Very good lesson Charles. This helps out a lot.
Very useful tips Charles
Thanks for the good tips, Charles 🙂👍
Thanks so much for the lesson
Great lesson! Thanks!
Thank you Charles ❤❤
Thanks Charles
Thanks Charles!
We wanna know more....keep going on Charles.
Great Ibanez hanging there!
Thanks this lesson really helps also what program are you using on the backing track
A great tutorial!!! Thank you!
makes total sense
What is the red bass on the right?
Schecter Stiletto with fan frets!
Looks like a Schecter Stiletto model. Several in the Stiletto line but pretty sure it is one of them.
thanks charlie
Once i am moved i will be joining the patreon!
These are very important tips.
Wow love from Cameroon
I think that's one thing that lacks is understanding the roles of the rhythm section. There needs to be more videos explaining this . This did a good job of the relationship of drums and guitar
Super helpful video
Fantastic!
what are those extra, smaller pegs on his headstock?
Good video. How about how you record and mix your bass?
Hello, I don't want you to take this comment as a negative criticism, it's just an observation.
You're an incredible musician, not just a good bass player, period. It's understood. But you're also creative.
I think, and this is a personal opinion, that what your audience wants from you is not to "sound professional", but rather to learn to be creative. In my experience, this means learning to listen to music better. Understanding rhythm and harmony, and finding your place between the two. So, I think you should follow this path, as you are. Congrats,
Always awesome
Honestly, much of this advice can go for any instrument including voice.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thankyou for the lesson sir Charles
hey charles what songs would you recommend for beginner slap bassists?
Hey Charles, hopefully you're able to see this post. So I'm using a 6 string multiscale parallel fret bass with super light gauge strings. And to put it shortly, I'm feeling the difference between the higher strings and lower strings. What type of strings do you use for your tapping?
Super tutoriel !!!!!
Guy's a genius.
Hello Charles, what's the software at 0:35 ? thanks :)
I don't use it but looks like logic pro
Who makes that white PJ on the wall behind you?
Brilliant.
I loved tip #5! I notice when you slap, there wasn't a ton of "strings hitting fretboard" sounds. I'm playing on an acoustic bass and I get soo much string hitting fretboard, not sure if its my technique (I'm still pretty new to bass) or just the way acoustic basses are setup. Any input?
I love strings hitting frets.
You're the man, brother!
Could u make a full Song out of that Exercise part ?
Guitarist here and I actually figured out all of these tips when I joined a cover band as a bassist. I call them bassist tendencies.
As a mostly rock / metal pick player, I have never and couldn’t slap a bass lol. Good stuff though! 👍
This is so pro 😮
Plss elevater tab plss
thanks!
Number one!
nice sharing thank you
i am working on some Jaco Pastorius, also trying to set in time to practice slapping but i cant get comfy with the slapp. BUT i found my favourite song to practice fingering and ghost notes today and played it fairly well, well that's what i think at least :P Pink Floyd Sheep is kinda fun to play :)
Love fr. Nepal greatest basist ever brother....
Is Mark King your favourite bassist? You keep your bass up as high as his. I'm more of a Jaco strap height guy. Before Jaco, I was more of a metal guy and had my bass at my knees
For tip 1: it doesnt always have to be the kick!! In most cases itll be the kick and this is a vid for beginners but there are some cases where the hi hat, snare, ride, etc. Can be leading the rhythm. So focus on ehats leading the rhyth!
Trick 3 is fantastic for me...because I never learned how to slap/pop and do insane bass riffs anyway! 😂
I would love to have that track played by a band (with Charles included, of course) and recorded in DSD256 :)
I have a questions Charles do you think a 5 string bass is worth it? As I’m planning to buy a 5 string bass already owning an4 string but I see a lot of people bashing the 5 string bass
Get one dude. They’re great
If you can't borrow one to try, there's really only one way to find out - buy one.
I have several basses, and one 5 string. Sometimes you just really want to play that fat low B. Only get it if you have the extra money, but man they are fun.
Hey this guy is pretty good
I will take note on this, thank you, Charles :)
Nice!
Solid!
Also love the new song
What do you do when the drum player's kick is all over the place? I play with a few drummers in our church who do not use a set pattern on the kick, it seems as if they just hit it randomly.
I just pick a pattern and play that because following these drummers seems impossible to me as an amateur. 😵💫
Seems that your group would need a strong leader who settles those conflicts.
Can you take somgs from the band Animals as leaders and create bass guitar parts for their songs since they are 2 eight string guitars and a drummer ( not to mention backing tracks)? It might be a challenge to create bass parts, and it would be a gas to see what you come up with. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE? Start with Tooth and Claw
Супер, спасибо что делишься
A guy named Michael once said to paddle the root during a solo to emphasize it and draw the crowds attention to the soloist. 😉
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