I'm a 63 year old who began taking lessons in July. I'm hoping it's going to keep my mind sharp. I have a great teacher and just found your channel. Thanks for your content...
I do like this subject, I can easily play parts like this, but I’m a first grader in counting the subdivisions, or understanding where in the bar I’m playing. Also I was really intrigued by what you said about making the sound happen on the beat, not just plucking on the beat. Liked and subscribed !
Appreciate you man! Developing an understanding of the counting will give you another "mental angle" to connect to the pulse. Not to mention, it's really efficient when you can tell another musician "the rhythm is 1 a +, not 1 + +" or whatever! Since you already have the hard part down (being able to execute syncopated rhythms), adding words to what you can already play will be nothing! Happy shedding!
This is precisely what I am working on right now. I aways to be off the tempo even though I 'feel' like I am on time. Sound of the notes on the beat not the plucking just hit me over the head. Can't wait to practice this tonight.
I’m in a band that plays Latin rock, reggae, and ska and this practice will be very helpful to keep me in the pocket for our intricate rhythms. Also, I find playing at a slower tempo is harder than going faster as any little bit off beat is more noticeable as there’s more space and more precision (Fender pun intended) is needed
@@Kiviat ha. Fender pun appreciated. Yeah man, you're objectively right: slower tempos have more room for error, but afford your physical body the ability to build the muscle memory. I'm glad you'll get something useful from this. Those styles you're playing require a lot of precision on the off beats (as I'm sure you know haha), and really being able to nail the center of the beat (especially so that the other band members can groove around it). Thanks so much for your input, great comment!
@@joewehner9837 Or find a couple newbies on guitar and drums and make a god awful dog howling racket. Music is too important to be left up to the professionals. 😉
You are a great teacher, no doubt. But there's more to it : not only counting helps but there's a better way - to sing while you play - aka breathing. No brainer there, that's what Victor Wooten teaches, and it works. Trust me , I have experience of playing bass and drums and other instruments for 20 plus years. Still thank you, great to see people like you sharing knowledge with others. Keep up!
You're very welcome, glad it will be helpful. Go ahead and break the lesson into parts and go nice and slow with the metronome. Count while you play and increase the speed very gradually. Rhythm lives in your mind, then your body, then your instrument. Counting will help you build the pulse, so even if you count without playing at first, that's beneficial. Once you internalize that pulse, it's just a matter of building your muscle memory. Keep at it, and update me about your progress!
Understanding triplets really opened up a lot of things for me both playing and listening wise. Looking forward to seeing how you are going to deal with the subject. And thanks!
Timing is everything for a bassist. Great lesson! If I could suggest one thing, it would be to give a musical context to apply the concept to. In a groove, comparing how it sounds with and without being mindful of the subdivisions. Great stuff! Also, love the tone of that BB 🤌🏻
@@stephenboutwell1012 thanks man. Yeah, you're spot on. Rhythm is skill number one. And good point...part 2 is going to include more groove context (backing tracks/drum groove) to work with!
My first challenge is to count out loud for the pulse and silently in between. Yikes. More please! Easy to understand and get, good speed of teaching. Very helpful
Good suggestion, this lesson was quite a "nuts and bolts" approach...which was necessary, but I'm sure I can find a way to make it a little more melodic on the next one. Thanks for watching!
Awesome lesson. I would defintely enjoy more on the triplet feel. The sound of the note and not the pluck, hmmm. That is the first time I've ever heard that. I feel like I be going by the pluck. Do you have any suggestions on how I can tell and how to fix it? Would it be different for different amps / setups?
Thank you so much for watching, and glad you found it helpful! Don't overthink using the "sound" too much...it really just means focus your ears on the way your bass and the drums (or metronome) are meeting up with each other--the sound of the drums and the beginning of your bass note need to be spot on, and it just takes focused listening, and of course, practice. All the best!
Keep at it, and stay at a good pace. It's all about precision. Practicing is like weight lifting. Just like you gotta make small increases at a time and gradually build up with weight, you gotta build up small chunks, and go from slow to fast. It'll come, excited to hear about your progress Paul!
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I'm a 63 year old who began taking lessons in July. I'm hoping it's going to keep my mind sharp. I have a great teacher and just found your channel. Thanks for your content...
@@CGeeMan1211 much appreciated, so glad to hear you're enjoying!
Hi! Love this channel. I've been playing bass for 25 years, but felt it was time to revisit the basics. This is pure gold-thank you!
Appreciate you and glad it's helpful!
I do like this subject, I can easily play parts like this, but I’m a first grader in counting the subdivisions, or understanding where in the bar I’m playing. Also I was really intrigued by what you said about making the sound happen on the beat, not just plucking on the beat. Liked and subscribed !
Appreciate you man! Developing an understanding of the counting will give you another "mental angle" to connect to the pulse. Not to mention, it's really efficient when you can tell another musician "the rhythm is 1 a +, not 1 + +" or whatever! Since you already have the hard part down (being able to execute syncopated rhythms), adding words to what you can already play will be nothing! Happy shedding!
Great lesson!!
This is precisely what I am working on right now. I aways to be off the tempo even though I 'feel' like I am on time. Sound of the notes on the beat not the plucking just hit me over the head. Can't wait to practice this tonight.
Great. I'm glad this might help you out!
I’m in a band that plays Latin rock, reggae, and ska and this practice will be very helpful to keep me in the pocket for our intricate rhythms. Also, I find playing at a slower tempo is harder than going faster as any little bit off beat is more noticeable as there’s more space and more precision (Fender pun intended) is needed
@@Kiviat ha. Fender pun appreciated. Yeah man, you're objectively right: slower tempos have more room for error, but afford your physical body the ability to build the muscle memory. I'm glad you'll get something useful from this. Those styles you're playing require a lot of precision on the off beats (as I'm sure you know haha), and really being able to nail the center of the beat (especially so that the other band members can groove around it). Thanks so much for your input, great comment!
I'm a newbie, so how to play with a drummer would be a great topic. Thanks for the lessons!
Join a band. In the meantime, there are lots of drum loops on RUclips. Play along and try to lock in with the kick drum. 🤘🏻
I'm definitely not good enough to be in a band, hopefully some day.
Thanks for the advice!
@@joewehner9837 Do it anyway. There is no greater motivation to practice than being the worst player in the room. Rock on.
Thanks!
@@joewehner9837 Or find a couple newbies on guitar and drums and make a god awful dog howling racket. Music is too important to be left up to the professionals. 😉
I just discovered your channel today.
Tank you from France !
You are a great teacher, no doubt. But there's more to it : not only counting helps but there's a better way - to sing while you play - aka breathing. No brainer there, that's what Victor Wooten teaches, and it works. Trust me , I have experience of playing bass and drums and other instruments for 20 plus years. Still thank you, great to see people like you sharing knowledge with others. Keep up!
This is fun, recording it revealed how much I am still off, but this really helps me. Thank you for this great session
You're very welcome, glad it will be helpful. Go ahead and break the lesson into parts and go nice and slow with the metronome. Count while you play and increase the speed very gradually. Rhythm lives in your mind, then your body, then your instrument. Counting will help you build the pulse, so even if you count without playing at first, that's beneficial. Once you internalize that pulse, it's just a matter of building your muscle memory. Keep at it, and update me about your progress!
Im glad I found your Channel
Me too
Me too
Good rhythm workout 🎶👍
@@kimhebert9905 glad to hear it. I'll be back with part 2 next week to take it a step further
SWEET!! 😎
@@jimhughes1070 thanks for watching brother!
Nice One Man :) Great Exercise :)
@@grantrobertdavies 'preciate it brother!
Very Very useful
@@chrisrodriquez2082 happy to hear it Chris!
Understanding triplets really opened up a lot of things for me both playing and listening wise. Looking forward to seeing how you are going to deal with the subject. And thanks!
Awesome. Very interesting to hear how that changed your playing, can't wait to dig into it. Triplet subdivisions opened up my playing as well!
Let’s go!!!
@@stephenboutwell1012 LET'S GET IT!
Timing is everything for a bassist. Great lesson! If I could suggest one thing, it would be to give a musical context to apply the concept to. In a groove, comparing how it sounds with and without being mindful of the subdivisions. Great stuff! Also, love the tone of that BB 🤌🏻
@@stephenboutwell1012 thanks man. Yeah, you're spot on. Rhythm is skill number one. And good point...part 2 is going to include more groove context (backing tracks/drum groove) to work with!
This is going to be super useful. More drills if this style would be great. Triplets or 3/4 or swing… I’m game.
Awesome, I'll put it in the queue!
My first challenge is to count out loud for the pulse and silently in between. Yikes. More please! Easy to understand and get, good speed of teaching. Very helpful
Glad to hear it. Slow everything down...slow, steady and precise, and take it in stride. It will be worth it!
Very useful. Thank you. Perhaps add more than one note to make a line or melody?
Good suggestion, this lesson was quite a "nuts and bolts" approach...which was necessary, but I'm sure I can find a way to make it a little more melodic on the next one. Thanks for watching!
Awesome lesson. I would defintely enjoy more on the triplet feel. The sound of the note and not the pluck, hmmm. That is the first time I've ever heard that. I feel like I be going by the pluck. Do you have any suggestions on how I can tell and how to fix it? Would it be different for different amps / setups?
Thank you so much for watching, and glad you found it helpful! Don't overthink using the "sound" too much...it really just means focus your ears on the way your bass and the drums (or metronome) are meeting up with each other--the sound of the drums and the beginning of your bass note need to be spot on, and it just takes focused listening, and of course, practice. All the best!
Nice lesson! If I may ask what gauge and strings are you using?
@@gsgahag6768 thanks for watching! I'm using D'Addario NYXL's, .045 - .105
Great video. For me, i probably have 6 months of work just in the one video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Keep at it, and stay at a good pace. It's all about precision. Practicing is like weight lifting. Just like you gotta make small increases at a time and gradually build up with weight, you gotta build up small chunks, and go from slow to fast. It'll come, excited to hear about your progress Paul!
@KYLETEACHESBASSYT Thanks, coach 💪