Learn Double Thumb from Victor Wooten | Bass Lesson

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    Watch as electric bass phenom Victor Wooten - equipped with one of his incredible Fodera basses - teaches the fundamentals behind one of the most critical skills in a session bassist’s arsenal: double thumb technique. This step-by-step guide takes you from the fundamentals of double thumbing to speedy scale playing across the strings, all done the Wooten way. Get thumping!
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:20 - What is Double Thumbing?
    1:25 - Don't Bounce, Go Through
    2:50 - Playing All The Strings
    4:14 - Two Per String
    5:39 - Accenting the Down Beat
    6:20 - Add Double Thumbing to What You Know
    7:24 - Double Thumbing in Action!
    8:00 - Thanks For Watching!
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  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  2 года назад +182

    A master in action! Who's grabbing their bass to try this technique right now? ✋

    • @gabrielwalker4411
      @gabrielwalker4411 2 года назад +2

      Me

    • @kerryfromaj9032
      @kerryfromaj9032 2 года назад +6

      I have some six string electric guitars I use slide, flat pick and fingerpick.
      Got to thinking yesterday should I try Bass?
      Today I see this, amazing…
      This tells me without a doubt…
      Shopping for Bass now.

    • @bassxl4569
      @bassxl4569 2 года назад +2

      Wojtek Pilichowski bas master from POLAND auuuuu

    • @jeremyredd4232
      @jeremyredd4232 2 года назад +1

      Definitely me! The double thumb pop he shows at the end is the best!

    • @enaidealukal4105
      @enaidealukal4105 Год назад +1

      I wish, but it seems being a bass god like VW doesnt necessarily translate to making great instructional vidoes, hes skipping over the fundamentals as if hes trying to explaing thump in quickest way possible even it means skipping CRUCIAL steps. Hopefully one of the other thump lesson videos are better because as much as I love VW, this video was not particularly helpful

  • @thefid89
    @thefid89 2 года назад +340

    "No one's gonna hire you to do that anyways" Million dollar words lol Great content!

    • @Metalgopher
      @Metalgopher Год назад +6

      That made me laugh and was comforting to hear lol

    • @superheavydeathmetal
      @superheavydeathmetal 5 месяцев назад

      It’s like that golf saying, “you drive for show and putt for dough.” I apply this to bass playing and say, “you slap for show and pick for dough.”

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 4 месяца назад

      It caught me off guard. Bassists are such nihilists. 😊

  • @JETallacksen
    @JETallacksen 2 года назад +289

    Victor Wooten is just as incredible and as natural a teacher as he is a bassist. Truly one of the best out there.

    • @jeffjacobson59
      @jeffjacobson59 Год назад +1

      One of the best ever

    • @doedoebird6614
      @doedoebird6614 Год назад +1

      I would love to double thumb but when I come up with my thumb it hurts. The more I practice it the more it makes my thumb sore. Maybe I need better strings idk

    • @standric
      @standric Год назад +2

      ​@@doedoebird6614it should get better once you build up a callus. If it keeps hurting longer than a week take a small break.

    • @doedoebird6614
      @doedoebird6614 Год назад

      @@standric thx

  • @sanchito39
    @sanchito39 2 года назад +132

    Met him a couple of years ago at the Blue Note Jazz Club. Told him he was my idol and played bass so much before but I stopped. He replied, "That's so sad. How come?" and I genuinely felt his sadness. I told him it was due to work and all. He said without judgment, "try to keep playing if you can and if it's still something you love." I've been playing the bass since then from time to time. He's such a kind person.
    Victor's mastery of the bass is at a point where it transcends mere playing. It is spiritual to him and he wants to share his gift. And you see that the way he teaches. Like he believes you can do it. Whether you believe in God or not, you can't help but respect and admire him.

  • @AnthonyElsetinow
    @AnthonyElsetinow 2 года назад +73

    I have so much respect for Mr. Wooten as a teacher, a real teacher… he is giving you knowledge to keep it going. Right on Vic!

  • @tane4652
    @tane4652 2 года назад +48

    This man is a huge reservoir of knowledge. Every video I can get of this guy playing is just magic

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 8 месяцев назад +3

    The GOAT is here. What an absolute genius musician not just bassist. Thanks for the great lesson Vic!

  • @haarie68
    @haarie68 Месяц назад +1

    Double thumbs up for this lesson!

  • @modelcitizen1977
    @modelcitizen1977 2 года назад +8

    A new HD version of a classic lesson from one of the best teachers in the business.

  • @saitenhexer
    @saitenhexer Месяц назад +1

    I watch this Video with Earphones, Victor has great Voice, goosebumps ..... ❤

  • @ZaryaMain
    @ZaryaMain 2 года назад +34

    Quality content, Sweetwater. Keep 'em comin'

  • @MoreThanDanny
    @MoreThanDanny 2 года назад +7

    I have been playing bass for 33 years and I am blind so never ever got the concept of double thumbing even though I slap the crap out of my basses. Hugest thanks to Victor. That makes sense. I wish I knew this all those years I was teaching.

  • @yellowsaurus4895
    @yellowsaurus4895 2 года назад +5

    This man is an absolute treasure

  • @waynepalumbo8917
    @waynepalumbo8917 Год назад +3

    2:50 I love that he puts rhythm first :)

  • @jmasno5
    @jmasno5 Год назад +7

    This guy is awesome. Victor seems like a great person and a low pressure teacher. Very simplistic in his approach. He even has a calm voice to go along with his method. Oh yeah, a great bass player too!

  • @bizzupthompson6342
    @bizzupthompson6342 2 года назад +6

    Most masters of music are not good teachers but Victor is an Exception🙌

  • @xbassfiendx
    @xbassfiendx 2 года назад +13

    I’m so glad you guys posted this

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 года назад +3

      We're so glad you commented 🤗

  • @katikistan4583
    @katikistan4583 2 года назад +7

    the way, this legend explains things simple and so calming, amazing!! his voice and playing is so calming idk why.

  • @merlinoner
    @merlinoner 2 года назад +19

    This guy is really an inspiring person, a master not only in music, in life. Each video I see with him, I learn a bit more about my self. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @justinbailey2347
      @justinbailey2347 Год назад

      Fr, He’s got warmth and love for what he’s doing in his voice and I just gotta respect that.

  • @earnstinsanders2402
    @earnstinsanders2402 9 месяцев назад +6

    I've been playing bass since I was 15 years old back in 1981, that's 42 years and although I'm very good at slap bass, I could never grasp the concept of the double slap technique. I watched Victor's RUclips video 3 times in two days and I swear, it sounds like I've been double slapping for 40 years!!! That was an amazing video!!! Thank you Victor!!!!!

  • @handhoney
    @handhoney Год назад +2

    Such a great video from an absolute legend. Thank you for doing this!

  • @Gichanasa
    @Gichanasa Год назад +2

    This is by far the best lesson on this elusive subject. Thank you Victor, sir, for demystifying techniques while always encouraging our musical spirit!

  • @stephentesta9106
    @stephentesta9106 2 года назад +3

    Victor you are a great teacher and player. Thank you

  • @fredericmichel744
    @fredericmichel744 2 месяца назад

    that's why we love you Victor :) you are an amazing teacher, always finding a way to explain a technic. Respect

  • @colingrogan111
    @colingrogan111 Год назад +1

    Struggled with this hard until I thought of my thumb as a pick. Such a simple idea but helped me immensely

    • @colingrogan111
      @colingrogan111 Год назад

      @III hang in there and keep having fun with it! You will be a master before you know it!

  • @mlewmisc
    @mlewmisc 2 года назад +5

    Tosin brought me here 🙂

  • @jackthompson6383
    @jackthompson6383 Год назад

    One heck of a bass teacher

  • @arturovod5847
    @arturovod5847 2 года назад +2

    I am fan of Victor from Kiev(Huge respect from Ukraine guys)!

  • @johnmcintosh7784
    @johnmcintosh7784 8 месяцев назад +1

    The tone is better when you do the upstroke than other tutorials I've seen on this tech. They say you can't make it sound the same but somehow you do,like you make it miss the fingernail somehow.

  • @christianrivas3897
    @christianrivas3897 Месяц назад

    Really great guy and the bass is just such a beauty.

  • @travistreadway3180
    @travistreadway3180 7 месяцев назад

    Denbigh represent I love this man and he’s my inspiration for my bass playing in my band I’m in

  • @yasintonge823
    @yasintonge823 2 года назад +1

    What an amazing teacher.. thanks Victor

  • @balloonman8796
    @balloonman8796 2 года назад +2

    Thanks so much to Victor and Sweetwater for this. I've been wanting to try some more of the percussive side of bass and this helped a tone!

  • @ConwayBob
    @ConwayBob 2 года назад

    Thank you, Victor and Sweetwater! Great lesson!

  • @warrenadams2605
    @warrenadams2605 Год назад

    FANTASTIC BASS GUITAR PLAYER!

  • @isaacs2539
    @isaacs2539 2 года назад +2

    Now Sweetwater will bring another hero of mine: Mr Abraham Laboriel snr - to share a tip or technique. Keep it up, Sweetwater.

  • @catboyzee
    @catboyzee 2 года назад +1

    Excellent lesson, thanks for posting.

  • @aldreich31
    @aldreich31 2 года назад

    One of the best bass guitarist & best teacher.

  • @morbidmike
    @morbidmike 2 года назад

    I have been practicing for years this video helped me just get that lil bit I needed Victor is everything!

  • @davidgoode7416
    @davidgoode7416 Год назад +1

    Thanks for making this video

  • @PolarBimbi
    @PolarBimbi 2 года назад +13

    my problem with double thumbing is the action required to pull it off. I can do the basic of it, but my fingerstyle will suffer because action is too low and I pluck too hard. I can't pluck softly because it won't produce the tone I want. anyway, it's great that someone like Victor Wooten is not afraid to share his secrets.

    • @JacksonRiddle90
      @JacksonRiddle90 10 месяцев назад

      treat this as a complete new technique, i learned thump on the guitar and it makes you feel like a beginner again, renew on my basics and learning how to thump made my normal playing better! you have to go in with a new mind

  • @bearwilliams9226
    @bearwilliams9226 2 года назад

    Vic's favorite word... EASY!!
    I love you Brother!!!🙏🏿🎶💕🔥

  • @cagolan
    @cagolan 2 года назад

    This guy is amazing, love his energy. Thanks for making the bass dope Sir.

  • @pmgear
    @pmgear 2 года назад

    you got to love Victor!

  • @zh4ngx
    @zh4ngx Год назад

    Such a great tutorial. Thanks Victor!

  • @ladosbassistmalaya
    @ladosbassistmalaya 2 года назад +2

    Awesome Victor wooten 🔥🔥🔥

  • @tigerscott2966
    @tigerscott2966 2 года назад

    Great lesson. Great bass player too. Excellent teacher as well. Time to practice. Thanks.

  • @nigiwanjd6555
    @nigiwanjd6555 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much victor

  • @joezullo7792
    @joezullo7792 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video. Bravo!

  • @janithdilhara577
    @janithdilhara577 2 года назад

    The best teacher ever 🎶

  • @papaidodekiekin3089
    @papaidodekiekin3089 2 года назад

    Best explanation I have seen. A legend!!

  • @samkelley7137
    @samkelley7137 2 года назад

    phenom and excellent teacher.. impressed

  • @LloydMajor
    @LloydMajor 2 года назад

    Thank you for the class!

  • @simonbelmont5801
    @simonbelmont5801 2 года назад

    This was super helpful. Thank you!

  • @Lilasfriend
    @Lilasfriend Год назад

    Thanks for sharing Victor, that is a great lesson on a cool technique!

  • @philiptoombes4149
    @philiptoombes4149 7 месяцев назад

    Hey thank you for this video Victor! I'm loving playing stuff with this technique.👍🙏👍

  • @krismorgan1405
    @krismorgan1405 6 месяцев назад

    Victor is such a good teacher 🤙🏽

  • @drianhoxha5595
    @drianhoxha5595 2 года назад +1

    Just managed to get double thumb triplets. Awesome tutorial!

  • @bassimprovjams3772
    @bassimprovjams3772 2 года назад

    He’s the best!!, no ones going to hire you to do that anyway m. Such a perfect thing to say! He’s so right !

  • @southpoundham
    @southpoundham 2 года назад +1

    This dude got me OBSESSED with bass back in 11th grade

  • @jaredcraig918
    @jaredcraig918 2 года назад

    Wow so informative!! Your the man!!

  • @labraunethacoldest9838
    @labraunethacoldest9838 2 года назад

    Thank you very much coming from you means alot

  • @tonchi74
    @tonchi74 Год назад

    WORDS FROM A MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joaofelipefeitosadaluz4283
    @joaofelipefeitosadaluz4283 2 года назад +1

    If the world had to have a president, Victor would be it. What an awesome guy and great human being!

  • @u.h6844
    @u.h6844 2 года назад

    Love these technique videos

  • @luisangelrosasperez4801
    @luisangelrosasperez4801 2 года назад

    This is Gold ♥️

  • @jomamma1750
    @jomamma1750 2 года назад

    Thank You!

  • @gabrielwalker4411
    @gabrielwalker4411 2 года назад

    Hey Victor thanks for teaching this

  • @markjorda8738
    @markjorda8738 2 года назад

    I need to see this!

  • @quovadiserdball4987
    @quovadiserdball4987 Год назад

    thx victor!!

  • @Matthew25662
    @Matthew25662 2 года назад +1

    So great! Thank you! Did I mention I think this is great?

  • @ethandabassman
    @ethandabassman 2 года назад +2

    YEAH VICTOR WOOTEN! WOOOOOOO!🥳

  • @flyerscout2
    @flyerscout2 2 года назад

    What an awesome video.

  • @looneyzombie
    @looneyzombie 2 года назад +3

    Legend

  • @jamesantoine4318
    @jamesantoine4318 2 года назад

    very nice job i love you so much and may God bless you keep it up you are the best

  • @damank.k3835
    @damank.k3835 2 года назад +1

    Just to remind everyone... he's a Legend!

  • @wademiyataki9221
    @wademiyataki9221 2 года назад

    I remember him talking about Regi showing him that when he was younger. Awesome family!

  • @mojito6629
    @mojito6629 Год назад

    Superb

  • @patroniconadon3777
    @patroniconadon3777 Год назад

    awsome dude

  • @juanescobar6086
    @juanescobar6086 2 года назад +1

    Please Make more Bass technique Videos!

  • @janbriggs3387
    @janbriggs3387 2 года назад

    *THE GREATEST BSSSIST. LIVING. !!! SO COOL. THIS IS GREAT. ..THANKS !!

  • @bobbyfikesmusicfun
    @bobbyfikesmusicfun 2 года назад

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 keep it musical. Words to live by

  • @DanSistos
    @DanSistos 2 года назад

    I knew Victor was a great musician, I had no idea he was such a great teacher as well.

  • @josearjona3728
    @josearjona3728 2 года назад +3

    Living legend

  • @SomeOne-jz7cn
    @SomeOne-jz7cn 2 года назад

    He is a magician human being.

  • @HNKaan
    @HNKaan 6 месяцев назад

    thanks

  • @image30p
    @image30p Год назад

    Love ya Victor!

  • @MichaelWilliams-lo3ix
    @MichaelWilliams-lo3ix 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @BOKABASS
    @BOKABASS 9 дней назад

    top top top sensacional !!!

  • @mattcorey2784
    @mattcorey2784 Год назад

    Ladies and gents, the funkyest human on earth.

  • @GuitarGrind
    @GuitarGrind 2 года назад +2

    Awesome technique, you can see why Victor has such strong fingers, it destroys your thumb when learning it 😅. Loved the rhythm practice concept.

  • @BaronVonTacocat
    @BaronVonTacocat 2 года назад

    Sweet!

  • @curtismills1612
    @curtismills1612 2 года назад

    The band Oni has a song called barn burner. The bass player does a play through with a four string bass that is an excellent example of double thumb technique .

  • @flogginga_dead_horse4022
    @flogginga_dead_horse4022 2 года назад +4

    Leave it to Victor to explain what no one else could in the first minute. I never got how this worked until he said it's just like a pick which I have been doing 40 years now lol

  • @deadweasel7942
    @deadweasel7942 2 года назад +1

    I'm at work right now. I need to get home and try some of this!

    • @YOULOOTWESHOOT101
      @YOULOOTWESHOOT101 2 года назад

      You are @ work watching videos !? 😂😂😂 I want your job man

  • @InnerVisions68
    @InnerVisions68 Год назад +1

    I bet getting the up stroke callous can be brutal

  • @trenken
    @trenken 2 года назад

    Bassist for 30 years myself and never liked slapping. I hate doing it and dont like the sound of it, just not my style, but i could listen to vic talk about it all day lol. His explanations are satisfying.

  • @jimdep6542
    @jimdep6542 9 месяцев назад

    Bassist Doug Rauch ( Santana, Billy Cobham, George Duke etc) was the first bassist I ever saw doing this technique and that was back in the early 70's. Check out him using this double thumbing on Billy Cobham's " Life and Times" album. The song " Natural high" is a good example.

  • @kayziix9618
    @kayziix9618 2 года назад

    The legend himself.

  • @insomniagfx
    @insomniagfx 2 года назад +3

    This man is a national treasure. Whenever I do this technique it gives me a brutal hangnail though