I am currently learning bass privately up here in Kenya. I found this very useful. 1. Diatonically Walking up or down roots. 2. Chromatically walking up or down the roots 3. Root inversions. Thank you.
Hey simple at it is, this has been puzzling me how bass players play any song out of the root notes. Im just amazed how they create simple basslines that is pleasing to my ears.
Love your vids... I cant find a bass player to save my life.. So I decided to learn bass... But not like a guitar player playing bass but a bass player laying down a real bass groove.. Your lessons are my favorites...
I've never understood any lesson so fast. I've been able to learn and aply practically on the fly. Accurate theory taught in a simple way. Thanks Luke.
On Blue on Black, the guitars were going to the G but my ear found that going to the B worked better. I justified it because it was part of th G cord. Now I know why I was correct. Awesome lesson Luke. Thank you.
Really Luke. All the tryhard "big" Bass player on youtube annoying me. But follow your videos feels like having really a good teacher on your side. You are very likable. If I had the money to pay for a lesson with you (damn pandemic destroyed me) I would instantly book you haha. Thank you Luke. Thank you very much
03:43 My main instrument when I'm jamming is a 5-string fretless bass tuned B-E-A-D-G. Of course, with that tuning, I'm occasionally wanting to play a low A which isn't there. In short, it's my first principle of tuning instruments: No matter how you tune your instrument, there will be a note you want to play but can't. 13:14 An idea to combine with the previous video (building a bassline from tab or a chord chart). Example: "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" by Pink Floyd.
@@NerttheNert Yes, but then I'll want to play an F. My rule of instrument tuning is: There's always a note you want to play, but your instrument won't let you.
@@NerttheNert I heard that Phil Lesh (or another bass player for the Grateful Dead) would tune his instrument below audible hearing and play it at concerts. It had the unusual effect of being *felt* without any apparent sound.
Finally, a man after my own heart ! Aside from repetitive drumming, the lack-luster bass-lines since the 1960s have left me disappointed. Looking forward to your other videos and thanks.
For anyone theory inclined, the reason walking down chromatically to the root note sounds decent and "familiar" is because of the flat 2nd, the characteristic note of the phrygian mode which is used very often in modern music to create a sense of speed and tension.
Hey man you are my favourite bass teacher on RUclips and im not even english😅 i have one question: i write rock songs and I mostly use power Chords, for example i know the song is in E Minor because the second chord of the progression is a C5 and E Major has an C# in it so how does chord inversion work on power chords. is there a video about it and if not can you tell me some rules or Tipps to crrate creative bass lines over Power chords. Thx for the answer in advance 🤘🤘🤘
Question. Can a bassist play a run starting on the root g, and while still playing over the chord , incorporate a non scale note to lead into a chord note ? To explain another way, using approach note but not for the route but for a cord tone within the baseline period you hear it all the time and I've done it using the minor third to the major third and it sounds really good. I think it sounds major even though I played both. G,B flat, B and then d.
I have a question regarding the recording of your voice. Is there a lavalier hidden below your shirt, or is there any other tactic you are using? Sounds superb, so I would like to know the secret :) great lesson by the way
So playing a chord tone that isn't the root is what is meant by "inversion"? At least I finally understand what is meant when someone says "it's a X/Y chord"... Nice lesson!
Hello. Excellent video. I have a question that, can we use different approaches as you taught in a single song?like in different bars can we use different approaches?or we have need to stick with one approach throughout the song? Will be glad if you reply. thaks sir
Great question @sushobhan de! What do *you* think the answer is? Do you know any bass lines that use multiple approaches in the same song? Or do all the bass lines you know just use a single approach for the whole thing?
@@BecomeABassist basically as i am an indian mostly listen to bollywood..and bollywood music kind of subdues the impact of bass lines, i think multiple approches sounds great but i just want you to reassure me that i can use different approches in different bars. kind of confused. please suggest some songs if you can. Thanks a ton in advance sir.
Hello : First time I've seen you. Wanted to ask you something. Years ago I played a Fretted Bass with several groups and now I'm thinking of buying a Fret-less Bass but do see a lot a negative comments on RUclips about how their hard to play in tune etc.. I consider myself a pretty good bass player and feel that wouldn't be much of a problem for me but wanted to see what you think about the Fretted Bass. Their quiet expensive and don't want to waste money. Thanks in Advance and Subscribed & Liked and will be watching. Thanks :)
Hey Terry. It can be a bit of a learning curve to try and play a fretless bass, but it's not like it's impossible. I'd recommend you try to play as many fretless basses as you can before you buy one. I wouldn't recommend buying one without playing it at all. If your technique is already strong on fretted basses, then you'll have a much easier time getting around a fretless. I actually have a bunch of exercises for upright bass for helping people play in tune, but you could use the exact same kind of exercises to improve your ability to play in tune on fretless bass too. upright.becomeabassist.com/get-effortless-intonation/ If you're near a place that does instrument rental, that could be a good option for you too. It'd let you put some real time into an instrument to gauge whether or not it's worth pursuing for you. If so, awesome! And if not, you haven't put a ton of money into an instrument that you don't like/won't use.
They're referring to notes within the chords that we're playing over. They're based on the scales that go with each chord. For example, if you're playing over a C major chord, it's often associated with the C major scale. If you number the notes of the C major scale, you get this: C - 1 (also called the 'root') D - 2 E - 3 F - 4 G - 5 A - 6 B - 7 So the 'root' of the C major is the C, and the 5th is the G. I do have some other lessons that go a bit more in-depth. One good one to check out would be this one: ruclips.net/video/FHBpSe-i5gQ/видео.html
Hello Mark from Pimping Nerds here. You look boring, man! Like a beginner nerd. Haircut is very conservative and therefore okay, beard too but you lack your glasses. That's the only thing! Then you're also top of the nerd's list.
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This whole series has been excellent.
Thanks so much Frank. Glad you’re enjoying it!
I am currently learning bass privately up here in Kenya. I found this very useful.
1. Diatonically Walking up or down roots.
2. Chromatically walking up or down the roots
3. Root inversions.
Thank you.
I’m a guitarist and am learning the bass and how to approach it. Your lessons are phenomenal. Thank you!
Hey simple at it is, this has been puzzling me how bass players play any song out of the root notes. Im just amazed how they create simple basslines that is pleasing to my ears.
Love your vids...
I cant find a bass player to save my life..
So I decided to learn bass...
But not like a guitar player playing bass but a bass player laying down a real bass groove..
Your lessons are my favorites...
Awesome! Welcome to the world of bass and great to hear that you became the change you wanted to see!
Excellent, clear presentation of how to approach the construction of solid and creative bass lines!
Demystifying all the little nuances we’ve been hearing for years! Thanks Luke!
I love this. Thank you.
Wow. What an incredibly clear and useful lesson! Thank you for all your teaching.
ANOTHER EPIC 5 STAR LESSON, MAKES THE NOVICE SOUND AS IF HE KNOWS WHAT HE DOING. THANK YOU🎉
I've never understood any lesson so fast. I've been able to learn and aply practically on the fly. Accurate theory taught in a simple way. Thanks Luke.
I’m spent so much money just to learn what you’re teaching right now. Man, you’re great 👍🏾.
The most helpful video I've found so far.
One of the best clip for beginners, Hands down
Thank you
HA ! I just stumbled across this series, it's 'zactly what I've been asking for ! I didn't realize it was here all along !
Awesome Mark! I hope it helps!
Very good presentation on how to make a bass line. Thanks.
thanks; this was helpful for writing bass lines.
Newbie here, just found you, great lessons. Now I just have to go and work out some bass lines.
This is exactly where I am developmentally! Super useful...it explains walking up and down so well!! Thank you!
Hey from Dublin, Ireland the capital of Rock N Roll. Great Lesson. Very helpful as always. Cheers. Niall
Glad to hear it Niall.
Luke, thank you so much. This was a very helpful lesson, and your checklist is on point! Very appreciated!
Very informative. Now to practice.
On Blue on Black, the guitars were going to the G but my ear found that going to the B worked better. I justified it because it was part of th G cord. Now I know why I was correct. Awesome lesson Luke. Thank you.
Good instincts with that B in the G chord @Peter Mandic! And glad you liked the lesson.
Such a very beautiful bass
Wow thank you for a great video it a great exercises!!! Congratulations
This is an excellent Johny cash idea nicely presented
Dumb question. Do you use the chord notes from the chord you are leaving or the chord you are going to
Brilliant question. 2 notes before the next chord you are going to
Excellent presentation, clear, concise and to the point.
Great video, Luke. You gave some great information with just the right energy and enthusiasm. Well done, sir!
gracias desde barcelona , eres magnifico .
Great video Luke. This covers a lot of technique and theory all in one.
Great lesson Luke!
Hello can we be friends if yes just drop your email I will text you there🙏❤️
Really Luke. All the tryhard "big" Bass player on youtube annoying me. But follow your videos feels like having really a good teacher on your side. You are very likable. If I had the money to pay for a lesson with you (damn pandemic destroyed me) I would instantly book you haha. Thank you Luke. Thank you very much
You are just a perfect teacher, congrats and thanks!
Nice lesson Luke 🎼. Cool bass too ! 🎸
This is just simply fantastic! Thank you for this lesson and all the others in this course.
You're welcome friend! I'm glad you're finding them helpful.
Brilliant! Good work Luke!
Cheers Vic! Glad you like it!
Hello Luke. Thank you for your tutorials.
Thank you, Luke.
Nice video, mate. I'm learning a lot from your videos, and I am signed up on your mailing list. Much appreciated, cheers!
Exactly what I need right now. Cheers Luke!!!
Always happy to hear that Rex!
Good video again, Luke. Thank so much!
great lesson
Thanks
Thank you, great lesson!
Great lesson, very helpful. Thanks.
Great to hear Hugo. You're very welcome.
Luke Fantabulous Mate Thank You. Lovely and Clear Teaching!
Glad you think so Keith - that's always good to hear.
Thanks! I like this lesson! You are a Greatest teacher!
No worries. I'm happy you like this one!
03:43 My main instrument when I'm jamming is a 5-string fretless bass tuned B-E-A-D-G. Of course, with that tuning, I'm occasionally wanting to play a low A which isn't there. In short, it's my first principle of tuning instruments: No matter how you tune your instrument, there will be a note you want to play but can't.
13:14 An idea to combine with the previous video (building a bassline from tab or a chord chart). Example: "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" by Pink Floyd.
You could always drop the B to an A or get a 6 string for the low f#
@@NerttheNert Yes, but then I'll want to play an F.
My rule of instrument tuning is: There's always a note you want to play, but your instrument won't let you.
@@christopherheckman7957 I don’t think you’ll ever need that F, isn’t it lower than a piano at that point? Would be barely audible
@@NerttheNert I heard that Phil Lesh (or another bass player for the Grateful Dead) would tune his instrument below audible hearing and play it at concerts. It had the unusual effect of being *felt* without any apparent sound.
@@christopherheckman7957 I guess that is true, strings would get a bit floppy though
Finally, a man after my own heart ! Aside from repetitive drumming, the lack-luster bass-lines since the 1960s have left me disappointed. Looking forward to your other videos and thanks.
Thanks a lot for this lesson. It was really eye opening. 😊
Thank you
Great lessons. Thanks
No worries friend. Thanks for watching.
very good!
For anyone theory inclined, the reason walking down chromatically to the root note sounds decent and "familiar" is because of the flat 2nd, the characteristic note of the phrygian mode which is used very often in modern music to create a sense of speed and tension.
Thanks for sharing✌
Great lesson. I really appreciate it.
Cheers Paul. I appreciate you checking it out!
Perfect lesson Luke! Your piece of theory, instant examples, music practicing and tabs are getting under my skin. Staying in touch...
Thanks Luke!!!
This makes me want to go home to practice
Haha! Awesome!
it’s been 2 years, have you practiced??
@@citrus4419 oh yeah
I love the effect when the fill includes an octave jump. I haven't seen the whole series. Is there an content how to do this efficiently?
Do +12 frets and play around in that same shape
Hey man you are my favourite bass teacher on RUclips and im not even english😅 i have one question: i write rock songs and I mostly use power Chords, for example i know the song is in E Minor because the second chord of the progression is a C5 and E Major has an C# in it so how does chord inversion work on power chords. is there a video about it and if not can you tell me some rules or Tipps to crrate creative bass lines over Power chords. Thx for the answer in advance 🤘🤘🤘
the great lesson !
That moment you realise chords on bass sound better than chords on acoustic 6 string...
Complete sentences please. Enough of this “that moment/when…” YT comment. You sound like a clone or social media zombie.
What kind of bass is this? I love it
This one's a Spector Euro - great instrument!
Banana peel
Question. Can a bassist play a run starting on the root g, and while still playing over the chord , incorporate a non scale note to lead into a chord note ? To explain another way, using approach note but not for the route but for a cord tone within the baseline period you hear it all the time and I've done it using the minor third to the major third and it sounds really good. I think it sounds major even though I played both. G,B flat, B and then d.
100% - that's a completely valid approach to use.
Super 🤩
.....annnd, You had Me at,
“...ahhhhh, I can’t talk...”
approx 6:38
Adorable.
[I may or may not be projecting.
*Cheshire grin]
Hello can we be friends if yes just drop your email I will text you there🙏❤️
Not a bass player but I've been experimenting with putting the bass on 9ths 7ths and 11ths when the other instruments are playing like a cmaj.
I have a question regarding the recording of your voice. Is there a lavalier hidden below your shirt, or is there any other tactic you are using? Sounds superb, so I would like to know the secret :) great lesson by the way
What is this color called on your bass, and model of that bass please
Ive seen a lot of chord inversions mostly on worship songs.
So playing a chord tone that isn't the root is what is meant by "inversion"? At least I finally understand what is meant when someone says "it's a X/Y chord"... Nice lesson!
Yup! For example, a C chord has the notes C, E, and G. If the lowest note is an E, we call that first inversions. G as the lowest is second inversion.
Luke what gauge strings do you have on that bass? They look like Heavy?
Hey Tony - if I'm remembering right, this set was a medium set. I think 45-100, but I can't be 100% sure.
Hello. Excellent video.
I have a question that, can we use different approaches as you taught in a single song?like in different bars can we use different approaches?or we have need to stick with one approach throughout the song? Will be glad if you reply. thaks sir
Great question @sushobhan de! What do *you* think the answer is? Do you know any bass lines that use multiple approaches in the same song? Or do all the bass lines you know just use a single approach for the whole thing?
@@BecomeABassist basically as i am an indian mostly listen to bollywood..and bollywood music kind of subdues the impact of bass lines, i think multiple approches sounds great but i just want you to reassure me that i can use different approches in different bars. kind of confused. please suggest some songs if you can. Thanks a ton in advance sir.
this seems to be driven from an understanding
that bass is intended to support vice instigate
Hello : First time I've seen you. Wanted to ask you something. Years ago I played a Fretted Bass with several groups and now I'm thinking of buying a Fret-less Bass but do see a lot a negative comments on RUclips about how their hard to play in tune etc.. I consider myself a pretty good bass player and feel that wouldn't be much of a problem for me but wanted to see what you think about the Fretted Bass. Their quiet expensive and don't want to waste money. Thanks in Advance and Subscribed & Liked and will be watching. Thanks :)
Hey Terry. It can be a bit of a learning curve to try and play a fretless bass, but it's not like it's impossible. I'd recommend you try to play as many fretless basses as you can before you buy one. I wouldn't recommend buying one without playing it at all. If your technique is already strong on fretted basses, then you'll have a much easier time getting around a fretless.
I actually have a bunch of exercises for upright bass for helping people play in tune, but you could use the exact same kind of exercises to improve your ability to play in tune on fretless bass too. upright.becomeabassist.com/get-effortless-intonation/
If you're near a place that does instrument rental, that could be a good option for you too. It'd let you put some real time into an instrument to gauge whether or not it's worth pursuing for you. If so, awesome! And if not, you haven't put a ton of money into an instrument that you don't like/won't use.
@@BecomeABassist Thanks so much for this Good Information. I really appreciate it. :) I'll check that Link out.
Where do I find the rest of the series?
Right here: ruclips.net/p/PLng38Iik54jg9PJx2q-7rmwz6z8ZZUXkc
Thanks Luke! I really love your lessons!
What are "root", "fifth" and "one"? What are these?
They're referring to notes within the chords that we're playing over. They're based on the scales that go with each chord. For example, if you're playing over a C major chord, it's often associated with the C major scale. If you number the notes of the C major scale, you get this:
C - 1 (also called the 'root')
D - 2
E - 3
F - 4
G - 5
A - 6
B - 7
So the 'root' of the C major is the C, and the 5th is the G. I do have some other lessons that go a bit more in-depth. One good one to check out would be this one: ruclips.net/video/FHBpSe-i5gQ/видео.html
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brand new bassist making stupid songs with my friends, helpful for me
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Whadayamean no root and fifth? 😂
Hello Mark from Pimping Nerds here. You look boring, man! Like a beginner nerd. Haircut is very conservative and therefore okay, beard too but you lack your glasses. That's the only thing! Then you're also top of the nerd's list.
lol - Your profile picture is a dog. Its ironic that the people who comment on others’ appearance are always too scared to show their own faces.
dude. get to the point faster.
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This bass sounds awful. Serioulsy, terrible tone, especially on 2nd frets.
ok
Just...
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Nice nice nice. Thanks. Your lessons are so clear
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