You could have called this video 'pentatonic scales with hammer-ons and pull-offs' but you didn't. A sign of a great educator, someone who has a purpose as the core of every lesson. Thanks for this, Scott.
More gospel bass pretty please. I have learned so much from your academy, Scott. I play bass at my church and it would be helpful to hear how gospel bassists navigate contemporary Christian and gospel music since there are usually no bass lines, per se, in the songs. The keyboards have a ton of chords to play and the low end is just keeping up with the roots. At lease that's where I am. Anyway, it would be great to get some insight.
Try learning to any bass player that you encounter. adapt whatever useful they are doing and specially find a good bass player mentor who knows what they are doing. and practice, practice, practice.
_Fractal _ I have learned a lot from Scott's Bass Lessons and loads of other people on RUclips. Of course practice is how younger better, but I have found that playing what you practice is essential. By that, I mean try new things in your playing and venture away from starting on the root.
Thank you so much Scott. You are the best Teacher with a lovely english accent. I'm learning soo much from you. It's a real pleasure to listen to you. You can make my day even after hard work in the office.
Great lesson, let me add just one thing, it is that the main character of the pentatonic is that it doesnt has any semitones, in fact the notes you extract from mayor/minor are the ones that cause semitones to appear. So the gospel/bluessy/juicy thing comes in when you add them, of course it depends on where you do that what type of feel you get, so experiment adding semitones to the pentatonics to find interesting things.
I’m just finding this now in 2022 and I have been looking for a good explanation of the bones of gospel bass. Thanks a ton for the work you did 5 years ago!
Thanks for this Scott! I play in a worship band on Sunday mornings and I have been trying to figure out what these guys are doing, Justin Raines especially. They play laid back and then do a super-fast fill that I haven't been able to decode. Now I know where to start! Bless you, bro!
Wow, I have to comment again! This is exactly what I needed, geez....your the only one who can explain this stuff for "at least me" to understand!! I finally can move on, seeing this in context with an explanation is exactly what I needed!! Thanks Mr. Pajama pants!! (With the upmost respect;)
Thanks Scott for the Gospel Lesson , all the others. You've really helped me out a lot .. as a Former Drummer .. Now Bass Player I really am advancing in all my Technics , Skills , Nowledge of Scales , Modes , Theory .. and much more .. I have been fortunate to have Worked with some Great Musicians in L.A. on Drums that also Embrace me as I have done the Transition to Bass. So Thank You .. keep the Videos Coming , Keep On Smiling, Rocking. Stevie
man, often I think 'what's the point, I suck anyways and have no talent on this', but your teaching stuff is the only reason I haven't sold my bass yet.
A great 3-4 lesson plan on the Academy (of which I'm a member) would be a couple gospel/worship bassists in while in NYC or home in the UK for how Bass fit in worship. Would be AWESOME! And I'm a member so yea I'd love that!
Thank you so much scott!! I was able to play what I didn't think I would ever be able to do. I am only about 1 1/2 years in, and I can play stuff like this, just not as fast. You know how I was able to play this? Scott and PRACTICE. I practice about an hour to 2 hours every day.
Love ur love for bass playing Scott!! Thanx and more gospel please! My favorites: Gouche on Bebe Winans album "Cherch"... Thaddeus Tribbet with Tye... Tommy Brown on CLC Choir "Only What u do For Christ" and Louisiana All State Youth Choir "I'm Saved"... Tommy is the best "unrecognized" gospel bass player imho... and of course many others...
You know Scott; thx to your channel I discovered Joe Dart, which in its turn made me pick up the Bass. Again. Greatly inspired. So now I'm "Back-in-the-Saddle-again" developing my playing. So many thanks to your choices of inspiration - Gospel bassists really kicks some *ss😝👍😇
Can you analyze for us the bass lines in the clip (BASS SESSIONZ VOL. 3 (Full DVD) Justin Raines, Kaybass Diggs, Daric Bennett, and Alan "Snoop" Evans) at line: 1:28:33
question about sliding with your leading finger versus your trailing one. do you ever find yourself getting caught by sliding with the finger in front (i.e: pinky on the way up, index on the way down)? is there an advantage of sliding with the leading finger?
"They exclude the seventh a lot of the time..."
That's because in the world of gospel, you rest on the seventh. ;-)
lol... Can't believe it took me a while to get that...
neuralprobe hahaha, happy Sabbath!
I see what you did there
That took me a really long time to get. Good on you sir.
Sooo going to use this one.
Ha! Good stuff Scott 👍🏾
I hear that pajama pants improve your tone by 50%! Now you just need the deep V-neck shirt to go with them!
Pentecostal Pentatonics, what a concept!
Illuminati confirmed!
Scott never gives up on us. Great maestro
You could have called this video 'pentatonic scales with hammer-ons and pull-offs' but you didn't. A sign of a great educator, someone who has a purpose as the core of every lesson. Thanks for this, Scott.
I think I have watched the sharay reed gospel video 20-30 times, so crazy awesome!!
More gospel bass pretty please. I have learned so much from your academy, Scott. I play bass at my church and it would be helpful to hear how gospel bassists navigate contemporary Christian and gospel music since there are usually no bass lines, per se, in the songs. The keyboards have a ton of chords to play and the low end is just keeping up with the roots. At lease that's where I am.
Anyway, it would be great to get some insight.
we're the same, I learn a lot from scott and help me grow as a bass player. I also play bass at the church.
Michele Pollard I'm actually just starting to play for my church and I've discovered that I have sooo much to learn. Have any suggestions?
Try learning to any bass player that you encounter. adapt whatever useful they are doing and specially find a good bass player mentor who knows what they are doing. and practice, practice, practice.
_Fractal _ I have learned a lot from Scott's Bass Lessons and loads of other people on RUclips. Of course practice is how younger better, but I have found that playing what you practice is essential. By that, I mean try new things in your playing and venture away from starting on the root.
you could try triads instead of just roots
Dwayne "D.W" Wright and Thurman "Peanut" Woods both are great gospel bassists everyone should check out if you like Sharay.
J Pineda oh yes no doubts
Don't forget the legend Abraham Laboriel. :)
Yes!
That's more CCM but it's still good stuff
joshua buesa im just about to tell the same thing! 😎
Yeessss i waited for some Gospel stuff to appear on you channel!
Thanks Scott,great content, and with a smile on your face, as always:)
I would have to say Maurice Fitzgerald on John P Kee's "Strength" album, he's the real deal.
I don't know much, but Abraham Laboriel is a legend in my opinion... check out Ron Kenoly's 90's albums like God is Able or Sing Out
You're a cool brother from another mother! Nice touch bro.
You're doing a lesson with Adam Neely?! Amazing!
boooo
Lol ;)
Scott's Bass Lessons
This made my day.
I mean, who's this Adam Neely nodody?
Totally not fangirling right now, no sir
*Bass* (proximity effect)
Oh my! Adam Neely!
My bass tutor Matt has played on various gospel records, and he plays this kind of thing in Church all the time. He's really good.
Bill Lawrence played gospel for choirs in Detroit for years, now with the Funkdawgs. Amazing player.
Darrell Freeman on the Marvin Sapp album "I Win" 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 especially on the song "Glory"
holy hell man, you are amazing. i have learned more in 10 of your videos than in 6 years of self study.
You just pulled up every the gospel video of bass lines i been trying to learn in the past month lol
Thank you so much Scott. You are the best Teacher with a lovely english accent. I'm learning soo much from you. It's a real pleasure to listen to you. You can make my day even after hard work in the office.
The tone on that bass is excellent
mrmxyssptlck opinion
I like it too
Yes! I've been waiting for this lesson, Scott. And because no gigs tonight... I'm in my pyjamas!
noice, I've literally been waiting a couple year for this. gospel players are the best. Sharey Reed in particular.
Grew up playing gospel bass and it really helped my feel. My kiddo is getting more and more into bass and is starting to get that smooth, funky feel.
Great lesson, let me add just one thing, it is that the main character of the pentatonic is that it doesnt has any semitones, in fact the notes you extract from mayor/minor are the ones that cause semitones to appear. So the gospel/bluessy/juicy thing comes in when you add them, of course it depends on where you do that what type of feel you get, so experiment adding semitones to the pentatonics to find interesting things.
I’m just finding this now in 2022 and I have been looking for a good explanation of the bones of gospel bass. Thanks a ton for the work you did 5 years ago!
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
As a member of your lessons. Can you have a meet and greet while you are here in NYC? Please!
I just knew what the first clip would be LOL. That riff is legendary.
Scott man, you are a hero, full on legend!!
Thanks for this Scott! I play in a worship band on Sunday mornings and I have been trying to figure out what these guys are doing, Justin Raines especially. They play laid back and then do a super-fast fill that I haven't been able to decode. Now I know where to start! Bless you, bro!
Wow!!! I never realized the things i did before could be used like this! You just helped opened my playing by far. Thanks SOOOO MUCH SCOTT!!!
Awesome little riff/exercise. Thank you for posting- I'm looking forward to going back through your videos and learning much, much more.
Best exercise!
I so appreciate you Scott
Awesome teaching 🎶❤️
Thanks so much
33 people dislike this video?!?!? UNBELIEVABLE! This dude has got it.....much respect brother ✊🏾
The 33 are bass haters
I like your attitude and friendly delivery style in smile....great tnx
WE DON'T NEED NO BASS album by The master Andrew Gouché... Thanks Scott for hooking us up with yet another awesome video!!
Scott, your videos are incredible. Thank you , endlessly for your content.
Johnatan Maron, Yes! Saw him with Meshell and with Groove Collective. I'm a fan since 1996!
I'm new to gospel bass -thanks for the amazing lesson!!
Another great lesson and explanation. Loving the membership!
When are you gonna come to Brazil, Scott? Please, think about that! Lots of fans here!
Ok, Scott and thank you!
Thanks Scott. Again...another awesome tutorial. You helped me decipher those riffs that I've been struggling for eons trying to figure out. CHEERS!!
Wow, I have to comment again! This is exactly what I needed, geez....your the only one who can explain this stuff for "at least me" to understand!! I finally can move on, seeing this in context with an explanation is exactly what I needed!!
Thanks Mr. Pajama pants!! (With the upmost respect;)
Jesus bless u .. I'm learning so much from u ..
Bang on Scott.
All This Time and Finally You do Gospel Licks !Keep It Up Mann!!!
Thanks Scout for posting this, big help with my bass grooves!
If you want gospel bass fills look up Morgan Turner
Fantastic lesson. Thank you so much Scott.
You are a great teacher Scott. Thanks for this!
Thanks Scott for the Gospel Lesson , all the others. You've really helped me out a lot .. as a Former Drummer .. Now Bass Player I really am advancing in all my Technics , Skills , Nowledge of Scales , Modes , Theory .. and much more .. I have been fortunate to have Worked with some Great Musicians in L.A. on Drums that also Embrace me as I have done the Transition to Bass. So Thank You .. keep the Videos Coming , Keep On Smiling, Rocking.
Stevie
I love Jermaine Morgan, he's a great bass player. I also admire Allan Snoop Evans ... sensational.
best bass fills teacher!!!
Really enjoy this lesson. I think, technically, it's the most useful lesson i've ever seen on YTB.
Nice lesson that even intermediate players can put in their toolbox
You are the coolest guy to learn from! Classic🖒🖒🖒
Scott always so funny. my God. I love to watch your movie my dear friend!!!!
man im a guitar player but i still watch most or you videos... i find them really helpfull
This video, ALL of your video are so helpful. A great mixture of down-to-earth and WOW. I only recommend your videos.
Thank you.
Check out and subscribe to my Channel(Basscoversimulation),I will soon come up with Bass Covers with Play along Tabs.
Thank you but in the UK 'poaching' on someone else's feed is considered bad manners. Best regards.
man, often I think 'what's the point, I suck anyways and have no talent on this', but your teaching stuff is the only reason I haven't sold my bass yet.
❤💞🌈 Thank You Scott, God bless you for sharing your talent with kindness and love :)
thanks Scott!!!
The pajamas were awesome!
Yet another vote for Andrew Gouche. Unbelievable player.
Trying this Sunday. Great tip!
A great 3-4 lesson plan on the Academy (of which I'm a member) would be a couple gospel/worship bassists in while in NYC or home in the UK for how Bass fit in worship. Would be AWESOME! And I'm a member so yea I'd love that!
Thank you so much scott!! I was able to play what I didn't think I would ever be able to do. I am only about 1 1/2 years in, and I can play stuff like this, just not as fast. You know how I was able to play this? Scott and PRACTICE. I practice about an hour to 2 hours every day.
Wow! I wish I can play this bass someday!!
I really find very useful the tips on your scales and fills videos!! thanks for this!!
Gospel's getting love
Pants/10
Lol... pow! ;)
Great video Scott! awesome.
But Scott... You are also my Cool bass Guru 🙏👍👍😀
I like your teaching style
that's a reeeallly old video of Sharay Reed!!! haha I love Fred Hammond!! He's one of the best!!!
omg. You pulled the bass off?! It sounds like you had a pretty special and intimate relationship with this bass.
Fred is my favorite!! His bass player snoop Evans is awesome too!
Cheers Mr Devine
Josh Ham of Planetshakers :D
Love ur love for bass playing Scott!! Thanx and more gospel please!
My favorites: Gouche on Bebe Winans album "Cherch"... Thaddeus Tribbet with Tye... Tommy Brown on CLC Choir "Only What u do For Christ" and Louisiana All State Youth Choir "I'm Saved"... Tommy is the best "unrecognized" gospel bass player imho... and of course many others...
This is like Ms. Patti LaBelle bass playing!! YES!!! (I don't expect anyone to get that) Thanks Scott, loved the vid!!
You know Scott; thx to your channel I discovered Joe Dart, which in its turn made me pick up the Bass. Again. Greatly inspired. So now I'm "Back-in-the-Saddle-again" developing my playing. So many thanks to your choices of inspiration - Gospel bassists really kicks some *ss😝👍😇
Thumbs up for the PJs!!!!!
I like the licks. Kudos
Frikin love this phill mate cheers!
Ayeeeeee Niceeee! Glory to GOD!!!!!
sick chops dude. also beautiful bass! that grain is rad.
Awesome video! That bass is a bad ass!
nice, I'll be practicing this shortly
Can you analyze for us the bass lines in the clip (BASS SESSIONZ VOL. 3 (Full DVD) Justin Raines, Kaybass Diggs, Daric Bennett, and Alan "Snoop" Evans) at line: 1:28:33
Great stuff...when are we going to see an entire Gospel Bass course?
Great Lesson
question about sliding with your leading finger versus your trailing one. do you ever find yourself getting caught by sliding with the finger in front (i.e: pinky on the way up, index on the way down)? is there an advantage of sliding with the leading finger?
Adam Neely
I did add the add10 sounds pretty cool
thanks mucho!!
Cool lesson