I like how he helps to count it out. It’s easier to play stuff by feel, but developing the count will help in long run. Sometimes I can play a groove but cannot count out stuff like this. I know I need to work on it…And certainly important to play different styles to developed your over all skills , groove and feel. Good stuff.
Longtime drummer here and starting to play bass i can tell you it's an invaluable advantage when you can count 1e&a2e&a etc and play your grooves over that grid. You will develop rock solid time and hear the grooves of the other instruments much clearer when you match your groove to them. As thundercat puts it: when your feel sucks everything sucks.
I started on drums in November , and always been lazy on the counting. 1/4 and 1/8 sure … faster syncopated 16th stuff I have always been lazy. One of those areas I need to go back and reinforce the habit. I started messing with bass so I could play some root notes along with my wife strumming on the uke and I’m enjoying the bass and not spending as much time on the drums. Plus drumeo had a hiccup in play list situation and pulled a bunch of songs off the list. A lot of of which were n my playlist . 👍
I really appreciate the rhythmic and harmonic breakdown! It significantly fills the gaps in my playing (especially with those sixteenth notes) and makes the song much easier to remember. Please continue! 🔥
Thank you, that was / is fun! Different dampening / muting techniques to practice here and need to to keep counting all the time while doing it .. not really an easy thing ..
I was in high school during the disco peak. I secretly loved it mostly for the bass lines but I kept it to myself because I'd be called "gay". One of my favorites: Loving is really my game by Brainstorm. Fretless!
Thankfully where I lived, music didn't have these immature sexual connotations...full blooded men love disco...and rock...and...good music is good music!
Yeah, the Whispers are Badass, No Doubt. But Weather Report’s “River People”, epitomizes those Cliche’ Disco Octave jump styles.. it’s Non-Stop Relentless.. ..and I need a nap after every time I play it.
Mark, can you do a full lesson on Billy Sheehan's approach to four-finger picking? There is hardly any lesson on that on RUclips. I am looking for a full-length video on that everywhere. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one as it seems to be one of the less-ventured areas on bass. I have been a sincere follower of yours for a long time. I hope you do a lesson in future. It will be profoundly beneficial to me.
A bit niche for a lesson, I would have thought. It's just Billy doing Billy things. Plus it would be about 2 minutes long. There's nothing to teach but a hell of a lot of practice getting attack and timing consistent across all four fingers.
@@mrbungle7586 I have seen that video. He only spent a few minutes on four-finger picking. I agree that he is known for three-finger picking, but whenever he does four-finger picking, he seems to be on a different level.
Love your videos, appreciate what you do, Mark. At 6:03 did you say play the octave with your first finger on the east string and second finger on the D string? I’ve never heard of playing with first and second fingers I want to make sure I’m hearing that right.I will have to try that.
At the time, this style of music was called "Soul Music." Disco had just died out. And bands like Rick James, Teena Marie, The Dazz Band, Brass Construction, Slave, etc were popular among the black population. Now all people enjoy this style. DIsco basslines were mostly fast octaves but definitely an endurance challenge. Like "Born To Be Alive". ruclips.net/video/9UaJAnnipkY/видео.htmlsi=GOFd3qwjVFbVsxGB
Obviously either way is correct but i find an easier way to play it at least for me is instead of the open d playing that same note on the fifth fret a string.
As a bassist for several years and a metal head I love disco bass. Always have.
But this song is not disco! 🤷🏾♂️
Not just good to practice, they're FUN to play. That groove is undeniable.
I love playing it too I always have a rock and disco /funk song I'm practising
Disco is the reason I became a bass player.
Great lesson, Leon Sylvers played some awesome bass lines 👍
Been waiting for this since day 1 of my bass journey ❤
Thank you very much always learning something new from you as a 30 years bassist.
Best bass lessons on the planet!!!
Awesome stuff as always, Mark. Thank you, mate! 🤟🏼
I like how he helps to count it out. It’s easier to play stuff by feel, but developing the count will help in long run. Sometimes I can play a groove but cannot count out stuff like this. I know I need to work on it…And certainly important to play different styles to developed your over all skills , groove and feel. Good stuff.
Longtime drummer here and starting to play bass i can tell you it's an invaluable advantage when you can count 1e&a2e&a etc and play your grooves over that grid. You will develop rock solid time and hear the grooves of the other instruments much clearer when you match your groove to them. As thundercat puts it: when your feel sucks everything sucks.
I started on drums in November , and always been lazy on the counting. 1/4 and 1/8 sure … faster syncopated 16th stuff I have always been lazy. One of those areas I need to go back and reinforce the habit. I started messing with bass so I could play some root notes along with my wife strumming on the uke and I’m enjoying the bass and not spending as much time on the drums. Plus drumeo had a hiccup in play list situation and pulled a bunch of songs off the list. A lot of of which were n my playlist . 👍
And the beat is still going on, definitely been waiting for this one….
disco funk is a bass paradise literally. Once I got into it and Im sure it's till the end with me 💢
I really appreciate the rhythmic and harmonic breakdown! It significantly fills the gaps in my playing (especially with those sixteenth notes) and makes the song much easier to remember. Please continue! 🔥
Thanks Mark, another really cool lesson :)
“A-two”…
Bless you.
Funny 👍
Leon Silvers is a Big inspiration to me, Untill this day,Mark!
One of the bass lines I used to love playing was Shine a Little Love by ELO
Spending Time on this aspect really help you develop your rhythmic accuracy and independent.
Lovin' the test card!
Great song, one of my favourites❤. It would be good to review a bassline from Stay the night by Billy Ocean🎉
Thank you very much,you teach it very simple and you know what a beginner want to know.
Stay healthy 🙌
Disco bass lines are great!
Spending on this aspect really help you develop your rhythmic accuracy independent.
Love it😃thanks. Love to play along Chic, Sister Sledge, Patrice Rushen etc etc it's so much fun and a great way to learn to play tightly, in time etc.
That's a great riff pick and presentation.
Great lesson Mark.
Thank you.
That’s really amazing exercises, thank you so much
The funkier the better! :)
Wished you pick "I can make it better" bass line instead :) Thanks for the video. I love Disco bass lines!
Thank you, that was / is fun!
Different dampening / muting techniques to practice here and need to to keep counting all the time while doing it .. not really an easy thing ..
Mark - do one on Thelma Houston's "Don't Leave me this way ". Soooo killer
covers and tabs for that already exists. check Coversolutions' video
MIGHTY FINE BASSLINE MARK
Ah whispers and shalahma😊
The Song
RADAR LOVE
from Golden Earring.
Its simple but very good...❤
Disco Inferno… burn baby, burn 👍
Disco bass lines RULES!!!!!
They are quite cool aren't they?
You're an icon!
Superb
I was in high school during the disco peak. I secretly loved it mostly for the bass lines but I kept it to myself because I'd be called "gay". One of my favorites: Loving is really my game by Brainstorm. Fretless!
Thankfully where I lived, music didn't have these immature sexual connotations...full blooded men love disco...and rock...and...good music is good music!
Yeah, the Whispers are Badass, No Doubt.
But Weather Report’s “River People”, epitomizes those Cliche’ Disco Octave jump styles..
it’s Non-Stop Relentless..
..and I need a nap after every time I play it.
Mark, can you do a full lesson on Billy Sheehan's approach to four-finger picking? There is hardly any lesson on that on RUclips. I am looking for a full-length video on that everywhere. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one as it seems to be one of the less-ventured areas on bass. I have been a sincere follower of yours for a long time. I hope you do a lesson in future. It will be profoundly beneficial to me.
A bit niche for a lesson, I would have thought. It's just Billy doing Billy things. Plus it would be about 2 minutes long. There's nothing to teach but a hell of a lot of practice getting attack and timing consistent across all four fingers.
not sure if that's what you're looking for, but it's definitely 4-finger plucking: ruclips.net/video/qB1DvFXSbB4/видео.html
Billy has a video where he explains his technique. Plus his known for 3 fingers, not 4. 👍
@@DruEllz I agree, but it is still unexplored. Mark can tell us about the possibilities with the technique as well.
@@mrbungle7586 I have seen that video. He only spent a few minutes on four-finger picking. I agree that he is known for three-finger picking, but whenever he does four-finger picking, he seems to be on a different level.
"Bass lines from the disco era are absolutely fantastic." That's absolutely Bootsey.
you should do a video how you get that awesome sound out of your bass
I love the disco period! But, what bass is really a good disco bass?
Great lesson! BTW, what strap are you using for this vid?
Love your videos, appreciate what you do, Mark.
At 6:03 did you say play the octave with your first finger on the east string and second finger on the D string? I’ve never heard of playing with first and second fingers I want to make sure I’m hearing that right.I will have to try that.
Cool
Very good. Thanks!
Is there a traditional foot for tapping?
What about italian disco? Adriano Celentano No love / Amore no for example. very good for practise i think.
🙌🤙
At the time, this style of music was called "Soul Music." Disco had just died out. And bands like Rick James, Teena Marie, The Dazz Band, Brass Construction, Slave, etc were popular among the black population. Now all people enjoy this style. DIsco basslines were mostly fast octaves but definitely an endurance challenge. Like "Born To Be Alive". ruclips.net/video/9UaJAnnipkY/видео.htmlsi=GOFd3qwjVFbVsxGB
Obviously either way is correct but i find an easier way to play it at least for me is instead of the open d playing that same note on the fifth fret a string.
Mark, pay attention to yourself. You are putting on weight.
We all are, we getting older…