I'm a visual person with little musical talent but enjoy performing stuff with my bass. Whenever I'm thinking of basslines, I think 'em in patterns on my fretboard. So this was INCREDIBLY helpful.
This is incredible. The visuals, how concise it is, everything. I feel so many bassist teachers are either show-y or shame you for what you don't know. Thank you so much
This single handedly solved all my issues with chords scales and improv. All the theory stuff got my brand all twisted around itself but literally just watchjnf this video i was able to jam out and have a half decent sounding bass line for the first time ever. Bless you, you are my saviour. The only thing holdinf me back now is drilling it into my muscle memory
Improvising is more about feel, you’re expressing your rhythmic feel of the song, all you need to do is know where every note is and your chords, after that you don’t need a video like this! Man don’t you know how many self taught bassist have had hit records! Juna Serita the Japanese bassist is self taught, in her video it took her 2yrs. There’s another white female that’s self taught but so good that she’s sponsee by Carvin, Music Man, and Fender, along with other companies! The most horrible experiences I’ve ever had was playing bass for mechanical guitarist- all text book but had no feel for any music, their sound was flat and empty despite knowing what chords to play! Just learn your fretboard and chords, then improvise with what you’re feeling from the song you’re playing and how you vibe with the rest of the band- the great John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin was classically trained for bass and piano but he said he threw all that out the window and learned to play by feel!
@@tedbogan6099 the rant feels a bit unecessary. I am mostly self taught, the only thing I've ever needed to look up was improv. Because the thing is that I simply can't comprehend what notes are where or what keys or chords I'm playing in. I'm like dyslexic for music it doesn't click no matter what. Nothing I've been done has been mechanical or by the books any professional who'd look at how I'd play could probably tell me a thousand ways I'm being inefficient but that doesn't matter cause my way works for me. But I can't do improv on my own, coming up with rhythms in my head, that idea of "feeling the music", knowing what notes to play in what keys, it doesn't click in my head no matter what. Same with playing by ear and same with sheet music it just doesn't work for me. And that's fine. Because I know what does. Instead of lecturing people online who found something that works for them, why not take time to understand that some people simply are gifted with music and some aren't. And for those who aren't these types of videos and help are necessary to deepening their understanding of playing. Because not everyone is the same and for some people they just need to go about it in a different way
@@tedbogan6099 your entire comment is basically going "hey I know you found something that works for you but fuck you here's a list of a bunch of skilled people who did it differently and I think that way is better so do that". And I don't think you understand exactly how condescending you're being. Also, I'm gonna assume you think I'm new to bass. I've been playing bass for 6-7 years, I also took music as my major for 7 years prior. And yet despite all of that neither "feeling" the music or classical learning has helped me.
All’inizio sembrava una cazzata, ma poi si è rivelata una delle lezioni più interessanti e complete di qualsiasi tutorial inserito in Internet. Ottimo!
Your channel and teaching method is underrated and undervalued. Thanks to this video, I know what professional bassist are thinking about during a live performance. I now know what to work towards to get to there eventually, thanks to you. Keep up the great work you do here on this channel, you are inspiring many aspiring musicians like myself! 😚
The imrov on the 8th step was pretty cool. But I think one more step could be included - Articulation. You can articulate the same notes in different ways. You could add hammer-ons and pull-offs, slides, slaps n pops, tapping, harmonics, ghost notes, etc. to make your improvisation sound even better using the same notes and rhythm. It also gives it character.
You're completely right! Also dynamics, build ups, repetition etc. will make the improvisation come to life. In this video I focus on the music theoretical part. This overview is just a starting point. There's definitely so much more to add!
This is genuinely amazing tutorial, I was a bit scared learning improvisation but this tutorial is dry, to the point, and informative. Thank you so much!
This lesson just gives me the idea that dont stick to the scales all the time.. try to play outside of the scales sometimes to get different groves.. Bassist have so much creativity freedom depending on the songs..
This is easily the BEST explanation of moving around the fretboard that I have seen! Your channel deserves 100x more subscribers. Please make more explanation videos in the format. Cheers!
Wow this is amazing. Thank you for your excellent way of teaching. Many bass channels I have found don’t get right to the point like this. Very good. Keep it up!
I’d played for nearly thirty years and was continually frustrated because I knew a lot of songs, but I didn’t understand the fretboard. This is exciting and I cannot wait to get back on the practice work to develop bass theory.
Wow you just added more knolegde to my learning....thank you my friend and teacher....wow...I”m totally impressed with your simple way to learn. . . . . Wow🤪
I am not a bass player, but I think SV Method is good for upright bass player than electric bass player. I have both of these instruments as an art collection. In electric guitar, you would assign each finger per fret bar so that you don’t have to shift often that sometimes can make strings hitting fret bars noise. It will be easier for finger movement, and a player appears to play effortlessly. The 3rd note on a minor chord should be shifted up to the 3rd position to be played with the pinky and the root note should be played with the index finger. Also, I think the 7th note from the Lydian scale of the G-Major should be 7#/Gb .
I told someone that I am learning to improvise bass lines, and he said it's "lead bass", and it's too busy, keep it simple. But improvising is as simple as playing the root note with a clever rhythm. If you have the talent, and knowledge you can make a simple root note sound great by improvising the rhythm.
0:16 To improvise your own chord progression (or root note progression) to go with a specific song melody, play notes of the song melody as notes 1, 3, or 5 of the basic chord.
@@SanneVerbogt My apologies. I meant to describe how to improvise a chord progression (and root notes) to go with a specific song melody as step 1 in your video (instead of choosing any random chord progression that may or may not go with the song melody that you would like to accompany with a bass line).
you can find it (and more) on SV Method: www.svmethod.com/en/hoofdstuk-1-2/intervallen-op-de-hals/bass-guitar/text/ If you would like a pdf, send an email to info@svmethod.com.
You're amazing. No telling about your personal life, making jokes, useless intros and do this and that. Just straight to the point. Thank you so much
Lol what's wrong with jokes
How to explain in less than 8 minutes what my (bad) bass teacher was never capable to do in 10 months! Thanks!.
same thing
That’s why I thought of continue learning by myself
The best 7 mins of any bass teaching video ever!!!!
By the far the best video on theory and improvisation I've ever come across. Thank you so much!
this video is very underrated.. thank you so much!
I'm a visual person with little musical talent but enjoy performing stuff with my bass. Whenever I'm thinking of basslines, I think 'em in patterns on my fretboard. So this was INCREDIBLY helpful.
So i'm not the only one : D
Just learned Bass for a month now. I thought I was the only one who prefers patterns 😊
Finally! found the perfect explanation why we need scales and modes.
This was the most helpful video I've ever watched about this subject
The efficiency of this video is off the charts. Seriously - I know how to improvise now and been dying to see something this comprehensive!! Bravo!!
This is incredible. The visuals, how concise it is, everything. I feel so many bassist teachers are either show-y or shame you for what you don't know. Thank you so much
This single handedly solved all my issues with chords scales and improv. All the theory stuff got my brand all twisted around itself but literally just watchjnf this video i was able to jam out and have a half decent sounding bass line for the first time ever.
Bless you, you are my saviour. The only thing holdinf me back now is drilling it into my muscle memory
Improvising is more about feel, you’re expressing your rhythmic feel of the song, all you need to do is know where every note is and your chords, after that you don’t need a video like this! Man don’t you know how many self taught bassist have had hit records! Juna Serita the Japanese bassist is self taught, in her video it took her 2yrs. There’s another white female that’s self taught but so good that she’s sponsee by Carvin, Music Man, and Fender, along with other companies! The most horrible experiences I’ve ever had was playing bass for mechanical guitarist- all text book but had no feel for any music, their sound was flat and empty despite knowing what chords to play! Just learn your fretboard and chords, then improvise with what you’re feeling from the song you’re playing and how you vibe with the rest of the band- the great John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin was classically trained for bass and piano but he said he threw all that out the window and learned to play by feel!
@@tedbogan6099 the rant feels a bit unecessary.
I am mostly self taught, the only thing I've ever needed to look up was improv. Because the thing is that I simply can't comprehend what notes are where or what keys or chords I'm playing in. I'm like dyslexic for music it doesn't click no matter what. Nothing I've been done has been mechanical or by the books any professional who'd look at how I'd play could probably tell me a thousand ways I'm being inefficient but that doesn't matter cause my way works for me. But I can't do improv on my own, coming up with rhythms in my head, that idea of "feeling the music", knowing what notes to play in what keys, it doesn't click in my head no matter what. Same with playing by ear and same with sheet music it just doesn't work for me. And that's fine. Because I know what does.
Instead of lecturing people online who found something that works for them, why not take time to understand that some people simply are gifted with music and some aren't. And for those who aren't these types of videos and help are necessary to deepening their understanding of playing. Because not everyone is the same and for some people they just need to go about it in a different way
@@tedbogan6099 your entire comment is basically going "hey I know you found something that works for you but fuck you here's a list of a bunch of skilled people who did it differently and I think that way is better so do that". And I don't think you understand exactly how condescending you're being. Also, I'm gonna assume you think I'm new to bass. I've been playing bass for 6-7 years, I also took music as my major for 7 years prior. And yet despite all of that neither "feeling" the music or classical learning has helped me.
Any adjective would be an understatement for this tutorial is what I feel!!!!
Very concise and understandable, while still being highly informative. Outstanding lesson !
Thank you for your work. You deserve many many thousands of more subscribers.
I think this is the best video I have watched on this. So clear and right to the point. Really unlocked something big for me- t
hank you!
All’inizio sembrava una cazzata, ma poi si è rivelata una delle lezioni più interessanti e complete di qualsiasi tutorial inserito in Internet. Ottimo!
That's what I was looking for. Quick, useful tips how make bass lines betters. Thanks a lot!
Your channel and teaching method is underrated and undervalued. Thanks to this video, I know what professional bassist are thinking about during a live performance. I now know what to work towards to get to there eventually, thanks to you. Keep up the great work you do here on this channel, you are inspiring many aspiring musicians like myself! 😚
How could i not find this video before?? You are amazing
tgis is exactly what i needed to lear THANKYOU SO MUCH I AM 10 YEAR OLD AD IT IS SO CLEAR AAAA
Really good explanation ! Thanks a lot 🙏
The imrov on the 8th step was pretty cool.
But I think one more step could be included - Articulation. You can articulate the same notes in different ways. You could add hammer-ons and pull-offs, slides, slaps n pops, tapping, harmonics, ghost notes, etc. to make your improvisation sound even better using the same notes and rhythm. It also gives it character.
You're completely right! Also dynamics, build ups, repetition etc. will make the improvisation come to life. In this video I focus on the music theoretical part. This overview is just a starting point. There's definitely so much more to add!
@@SanneVerbogt Totally agree! You are a great teacher.
This is perfect!!! Such an amazing video God bless youuu!!!
Ty, it's help me for understanding how to improve playing bass
One of the best lessons explained yet! Thank you really great!
This is genuinely amazing tutorial, I was a bit scared learning improvisation but this tutorial is dry, to the point, and informative. Thank you so much!
This helped me so much on finding places for fills and bass licks. Thanks so much for the tutorial, very useful!
Incredible!
I'm speechless. Can't wait until I can take some time off just to be able to try this out. Thanks very much for your step-by-step guide!!
this is just incredible!
This is by far the best video I've seen on the subject. Congrats and thanks, Sanne.
Thanks for letting me know. It's great to hear that it's helpful!
This lesson just gives me the idea that dont stick to the scales all the time.. try to play outside of the scales sometimes to get different groves.. Bassist have so much creativity freedom depending on the songs..
This is easily the BEST explanation of moving around the fretboard that I have seen! Your channel deserves 100x more subscribers. Please make more explanation videos in the format. Cheers!
That was great ! Much better than all the other youtubers that are just show off
Fantastic !!!
This has helped me more than most bass videos on RUclips thank you soo soo much. 👍👍👍
This is brilliant, and so concise. Thank you, Sanne...i've subscribed!
As a beginner bassist, this is a fantastic resource! Thank you @Sanne!
Wow this is amazing. Thank you for your excellent way of teaching. Many bass channels I have found don’t get right to the point like this. Very good. Keep it up!
Thank you, great to hear that this approach works!
I will be signing up for the SV course soon 👍🏽
Awesome! Hope you like it!
omg this video just change my life,This is what i needed thx a lot
Awesome explanation 🙏🙏
This is fantastic! Thanks
this is the best guide i ever see
love your voice, thank you.
Super goed! Bedankt! Groeten uit Florida, USA
Thanks!
This was great. Thank you.
Great video!! I loved it and it helped a lot!!!!!
I’d played for nearly thirty years and was continually frustrated because I knew a lot of songs, but I didn’t understand the fretboard. This is exciting and I cannot wait to get back on the practice work to develop bass theory.
Thanks this is what I'm looking for a long time...
Absolutely fantastic video! Thanks for posting this. I'm going to go work this
Very good lessons - you have given me new ways to approach the bass guitar. Thanks
wow this is so incredibly helpful and clear - you are an amazing teacher! thanks for sharing your talent.
Useful video, keep up the good work Sanne!
wow this was great thank you so much
Wow you just added more knolegde to my learning....thank you my friend and teacher....wow...I”m totally impressed with your simple way to learn. . . . . Wow🤪
Fantastic explanation
Great video, just a view to learn, amazing job
Omg thanks a lot, I was looking for something like this.
wow very informative teaching😍 please keep on sharing your knowledge 🙏🏽
this is awesome, so glad i found this
I was having an off day, then I watched this. I’m ready for tomorrow
Best explanation ever!
Wow i love this video and your beautiful voice, expecting to do more videos on advanced guitar improvisation also
i'll probably stick to the bass :)
@@SanneVerbogt okay will go for the bass instead
You're such an excellent teacher!
THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!!!!
You make such amazing videos!! I can’t thank you enough for how much you have helped my bass playing!!💠💠💠
Thank you for letting me know! Happy to help!
Perfect explanation. Thank you Sanne!
Thank you! It's so helpful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love your tutorial. it's very helpful really i love it
Super super bass lady, hyvää oppimateriaalia, kiitos thanks
Very cool! Love your tutorial! Gros merci du Québec! :)
Thanks this is very helpful i'm new in Bass! Two thumbs up!
Thank you bass soul
Flexible tutorial. Thanks !
I am not a bass player, but I think SV Method is good for upright bass player than electric bass player. I have both of these instruments as an art collection. In electric guitar, you would assign each finger per fret bar so that you don’t have to shift often that sometimes can make strings hitting fret bars noise. It will be easier for finger movement, and a player appears to play effortlessly. The 3rd note on a minor chord should be shifted up to the 3rd position to be played with the pinky and the root note should be played with the index finger.
Also, I think the 7th note from the Lydian scale of the G-Major should be 7#/Gb .
I think you just compressed everything I'm learning in my jazz improv book into something that took less than 8 minutes.
this. is. perfect.
Great video!
This is bloody amazing thank you!!
This video is gold
You’re terrific, thank you.
Great video. Thank You
I told someone that I am learning to improvise bass lines, and he said it's "lead bass", and it's too busy, keep it simple. But improvising is as simple as playing the root note with a clever rhythm. If you have the talent, and knowledge you can make a simple root note sound great by improvising the rhythm.
yes you will mack it one day god will bless you because you do very good thing here and I want to play like you my good friend
I love your tutorial. it's very helpful.
make another bass tutorial please :)
and thanks anyway
This saved my life
0:16 To improvise your own chord progression (or root note progression) to go with a specific song melody, play notes of the song melody as notes 1, 3, or 5 of the basic chord.
Yes, that's step 1 - 4 here. :)
@@SanneVerbogt My apologies. I meant to describe how to improvise a chord progression (and root notes) to go with a specific song melody as step 1 in your video (instead of choosing any random chord progression that may or may not go with the song melody that you would like to accompany with a bass line).
@@allanjeong Aha, yes that's a different case!
Simply amazing, I am in love with you!
So useful... thanks...
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Thank you! Wonderful explanation, where’s my Bass?
love this
So simple start root note and land other chord note 3rd or 5th and play any note as u want to sound better am i right ❤
nice...very nice...
EXCELLENT
Thank you Thank you
Thant you!🤗
wtf this tutorial is amazing
Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Very welcome!
Do you have pdf for diagrams used in the video?
you can find it (and more) on SV Method: www.svmethod.com/en/hoofdstuk-1-2/intervallen-op-de-hals/bass-guitar/text/
If you would like a pdf, send an email to info@svmethod.com.
@@SanneVerbogt Thanks, I have learnt a lot from your TT lessons I will email you for pdf.