I'm primarily a guitar teacher, but I learned bass before 6-string, and still love it dearly. I teach a handful of bass students, and this is my go-to vid to show what the bass can do, instead of just playing roots and tonics. Nate, you have done a fantastic job here dude. This is one of my favourite things on RUclips. Keep doin! what you're doin'!
Yes! If you search for the musicians devin choose for empath you Will see that Nathan is the bass Player You can also see him tracking bass in the drum recording video of 66samus
Please consider putting out lessons. I don't know if that's where your heart lies, but you definitely have the ability to inspire people to pick up the instrument and obviously the technique down. I think a good number of people would pay to learn from you.
Honestly the four finger thing. I've worked on it and i find it extremely challenging to get the finger independence down (to avoid unintentional dead notes, especially the pinky-ring transition). Thanks!
As a somewhat innovative bassist from the 1970's, this is a mind blowing display of technique, sequence, taste and melodic invention. Congrats on your mastery and willingness to share and inspire. Thank you Nathan! A few more ideas for techniques: left hand over the top of fret board instead of the usual under, bass over the head ala J. Hendrix, plucking and strumming the strings behind the bridge and/or nut in variation or at the same time, playing the strings like a drum with the palms over the pickups (left hand under and right hand over, or both over), using a bow, using volume/tone controls for bass sound effects, bass is the place.
Hi, all! Check out my new instructional BASS BOOK here! www.nathannavarro.net/books TABS, GuitarPro, Backing Tracks & Isolated Bass Parts are at: www.patreon.com/NateNavarro
"WOW".. I mean I can't say anything else but "WOW"..... After 35 years for me with guitar/piano/vocals, I'm dropping it all and going to become a bass player I have got to learn this. The gallop for some reason really gets the groove on. This guys is a serious "BASS GOD" to say the least absolutely incredible.
When I saw this, I thought, "It's impressive, of course, but this person is still a human being. There's no reason I couldn't replicate this." So after many months of practice, I'm proud to say I can fret the E string EXACTLY like the person at 1:58.
you have made me cry. not anywhere else have i seen such beautiful power and graceful display of technique. Thank you, Nathan. - An inspired bass player
As a guitarist, the bass guitar seemed a little dull to me. This video highlights to me my own ignorance and shows me the full potential of the instrument. Really good stuff.
I think that the real strenght of bass guitar is actually not playing flashy, complicated things, but staying in the back and creating solid foundation for the rythm and groove of the music. Even something simple can be really good and add a lot to the song. But of course there are also great bass players, who put their instrument on front.
With that in your pocket it makes you a improve master.. well deservedly too I might add. Clearly you have great dedication and a good heart for sharing these skills so that other might learn.
@@cg9121 the first is a simple power chord( root note, 5th and octave), the second one is a chord with root note, 5th and 9th, it could be a maj7/9 chord, after these two i got lost :)
I was 15 when I started playing bass and when I first discovered this video. I remember how absolutely in awe I was, especially at 0:41. I played it over and over again, it never got old. I've come a long way since then, certainly no where near Nate but now I understand how incredibly demanding these techniques. I'm glad I found this video again, so nostalgic and made me reflect on how far I've come!
Was just on the Mayones site drooling over their beauties & saw this video. You are one sick, sick bastard! I mean that as a compliment: This video made my day. A bass player friend of mine once told me that every technique playable on the guitar could be executed on the bass as well, provided one had the chops to do it. Non-musicians (and even some musicians themselves) don't always understand: those bass strings are spaced MUCH farther apart than guitar strings & it takes some serious finger strength to pull those sorts of feats off! Well done & impressive work, dude! Wish I could get a Mayones Regius sent to me.... I've been dreaming of that guitar for years, but my wife & wallet are in agreement that my guitar collection is enough for now & that my other hobby of collecting knives is less expensive & doesn't take up as much space in our one bedroom apartment... The woman isn't wrong, but there's always room for "just one more" right?
I've been playing bass for 20 plus years, and i'm a real stickler for tone and have been since day one. And you Nathan, got That Tone. Love your vids brother.
I just now stumbled upon this guy and his crazy bass playing. I think there's a better chance for me to flap my arms wildly and start to fly than to ever be this good. Just his thumb technique alone is scary. Let me just set my guitar down, and I'll be outside flapping my arms....
My head is still reeling from what I just witnessed ! An incredible bass player with the most incredibly sounding bass ! You make it look way to easy and none of those techniques are easy !
I genuinely read this as 40 bass techniques in One’s bass solo. And I immediately this dude was gonna meme us😂 But turned out to be a gem. Awesome stuff dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@@Baroque-Handel Really love Nathan but what you said is not true. First video on this theme by his side in 2016. But this is a sterile question. Nathan is really gifted and doesn't need to prove to be better or worse. I think actually is even better but is not the point. They should. Both have to gain about that. And remember: useless to put hate on Davie; indipendently of his way to play bass is a bit thanks to him that every bassist have bigger visibility now. Useless to say i never saw someone play so clean as Nathan.
TABS: www.patreon.com/NateNavarro
Thanks for watching, guys!
Are there any lessons anywhere on how to play staccato like that so quick and cleanly?
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the bass that he's holding. It's so beautiful
Happen to know what brand/model it is?
@@SVTL4799 Mayones Viking VF 4 fanned frets.
u got 69 likes hmmmm
Well no
Nah
Expert mode unlocked
@@cloudmu666 Lol xdxd
God tier
Ohhhh Yeah!!!
i thought you were gonna complain about his bass
B A S S lol facts
I'm primarily a guitar teacher, but I learned bass before 6-string, and still love it dearly.
I teach a handful of bass students, and this is my go-to vid to show what the bass can do, instead of just playing roots and tonics.
Nate, you have done a fantastic job here dude. This is one of my favourite things on RUclips.
Keep doin! what you're doin'!
Much appreciated, Mike! 😁🙏🏼
Why don’t you just demonstrate what the bass can do tho?
I can't express what 0:42 to 0:53 made me feel, this was literally the craziest bass solo i've heard EVER.
Victor Wooten does this I think
Charles berthoud does this I think
NES music
Man at least leave us pretend to be able to play bass
You are a monster
Can't wait to hear your work with devin townsend
What? Devy?
WHAT? He's he going to collaborate with Townsend?
Townsend? So this is why this video appears in my home 😁
Yes! If you search for the musicians devin choose for empath you Will see that Nathan is the bass Player
You can also see him tracking bass in the drum recording video of 66samus
@@alessandroborghese8148 ah, grazie della risposta, voto diesci (non uccidermi)
The girl at the end:
It's not much, but is honest work
Phrasing!
ain't *
hE dIdNt PlAy ThE tItAnIc SoNg! 0/10
my boy JM in the pfp
@@lcggr0022 ??
Please consider putting out lessons. I don't know if that's where your heart lies, but you definitely have the ability to inspire people to pick up the instrument and obviously the technique down. I think a good number of people would pay to learn from you.
Thank you! I'll consider it. :) Please leave lesson ideas below.
Nathan Navarro double thump lessons
I'm interested in 8th and 9th technique
Please
And sweeping!
Honestly the four finger thing. I've worked on it and i find it extremely challenging to get the finger independence down (to avoid unintentional dead notes, especially the pinky-ring transition). Thanks!
I have continuously watched 0:42 - 0:53 for the past hour and a half. Easily over 300 times. I can't get over that melody. So perfect.
This guy is like, obnoxiously good at bass.
Is this an Adam Neely reference when he talked about Jacob Collier?
Ok adam
Roel Bakker Yes it is
@@RainWasTaken genius haha
dont be jealois
As a somewhat innovative bassist from the 1970's, this is a mind blowing display of technique, sequence, taste and melodic invention. Congrats on your mastery and willingness to share and inspire. Thank you Nathan! A few more ideas for techniques: left hand over the top of fret board instead of the usual under, bass over the head ala J. Hendrix, plucking and strumming the strings behind the bridge and/or nut in variation or at the same time, playing the strings like a drum with the palms over the pickups (left hand under and right hand over, or both over), using a bow, using volume/tone controls for bass sound effects, bass is the place.
1:44 I love this part 👍
강신호 now we know he still found some time to play videogames too
My favorite part is 1:15
My favourite part is 0:59 (technique 19)... it's just SO CHILL!
What about 0:42
@@gianrc2992 Agreed
1:46 is just like the smoothest thing i;ve hear, SOMEONE GET THIS MAN A GRAMMYs AWARD
It's sound like a Handpan
At least I'm pretty sure I can assist a chord 1:56
Merari Avila Only on your acchord
Me too lol
LOL !
that’s just sad man
Bro that was one of the sickest things I seen with all those styles how long have you been playing 🤘🏻
DEFINITELY This video deserves 0 dislikes.
The tap harmonic part(1:40)was amazing. Sounded like a Zelda theme or something.
I was literally thinking the same thing
1:40 * pls
I thought it was exactly like a Rhodes keyboard
Its kinda sounds like friday 13th cabin theme (nes)
@@idontwant2beasoldiermama241 Kk. Le edited.
Technically it's absolutely fantastic, but somehow you made it into a gorgeous song as well. The last 30 seconds are beautiful.
Hi, all! Check out my new instructional BASS BOOK here! www.nathannavarro.net/books
TABS, GuitarPro, Backing Tracks & Isolated Bass Parts are at: www.patreon.com/NateNavarro
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Nathan Navarro I would become a patron but I don’t have any money
Great! Master technical skill with deep spirit of music. Thanks! :)
Great Nathan .... I'm proud to be your patron
@@massimilianoavallone5717 Much appreciated! Thank you. :D
0:27 I Love that
Some good slap is always good
Then you’d love Flea from RHCP
Guitar player: "Bass is easier than guitar"
Nathan Navarro : "Hold my beer"
Only folks who never really played bass think bass is easier
hold my bass
Hold my amp
@@alvinwe8396 Good luck with that one.
The guitarist is going to lose his arms in the process.
@@MrFullCake hold my mini battery amp
"WOW".. I mean I can't say anything else but "WOW"..... After 35 years for me with guitar/piano/vocals, I'm dropping it all and going to become a bass player I have got to learn this.
The gallop for some reason really gets the groove on.
This guys is a serious "BASS GOD" to say the least absolutely incredible.
Love the gallop so iron maiden!
When I saw this, I thought, "It's impressive, of course, but this person is still a human being. There's no reason I couldn't replicate this."
So after many months of practice, I'm proud to say I can fret the E string EXACTLY like the person at 1:58.
I’ve watched this like 20 times. Now I’m a Patreon because of this video. Thank you
Thanks
you have made me cry. not anywhere else have i seen such beautiful power and graceful display of technique. Thank you, Nathan. - An inspired bass player
As a guitarist, the bass guitar seemed a little dull to me. This video highlights to me my own ignorance and shows me the full potential of the instrument. Really good stuff.
Hey he just did this same thing but on guitar
@@TheKiddingStar not slap on the guitar
Wardruna Ragnar your mom is fat😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
PUGSNOTDRUGS 579, nice 5 year old insult
I think that the real strenght of bass guitar is actually not playing flashy, complicated things, but staying in the back and creating solid foundation for the rythm and groove of the music. Even something simple can be really good and add a lot to the song. But of course there are also great bass players, who put their instrument on front.
Don’t mind me. Just marking my favorite parts to listen again.
0:26
0:42
1:00
1:45
1:00 is my absolute favorite
40 techniques, none of which included a pick
You really make me question how much I know about bass and I love it, Nathan...
Keep it up, man!!
With that in your pocket it makes you a improve master.. well deservedly too I might add.
Clearly you have great dedication and a good heart for sharing these skills so that other might learn.
0:11 that's clean !!
absolutely incredible, especially the sweeping which i have never seen anyone do on a bass before....
Let alone sweeping, but with fingers it's fucking incredible
1:00 heaven 😇
Yeah ❤️
kirubash danieljoseph what chords are those my god?
@@cg9121 the first is a simple power chord( root note, 5th and octave), the second one is a chord with root note, 5th and 9th, it could be a maj7/9 chord, after these two i got lost :)
0:42
His technique in any style is flawless.A frikin monster!
That was amazing. I’m a musician myself (piano) and am always in awe at people with your skill level. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Bro, I love the 0:41 part
You're so amazing ⚜️🔥
U need more likes
No mames jajaja también hablas español???
@@Iankiller91456 JAJAJAJAJA SI XD
@@davidboss8282 xD
Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Bᴏss8282 sameeee
I was 15 when I started playing bass and when I first discovered this video. I remember how absolutely in awe I was, especially at 0:41. I played it over and over again, it never got old.
I've come a long way since then, certainly no where near Nate but now I understand how incredibly demanding these techniques.
I'm glad I found this video again, so nostalgic and made me reflect on how far I've come!
Was just on the Mayones site drooling over their beauties & saw this video. You are one sick, sick bastard! I mean that as a compliment: This video made my day.
A bass player friend of mine once told me that every technique playable on the guitar could be executed on the bass as well, provided one had the chops to do it. Non-musicians (and even some musicians themselves) don't always understand: those bass strings are spaced MUCH farther apart than guitar strings & it takes some serious finger strength to pull those sorts of feats off! Well done & impressive work, dude!
Wish I could get a Mayones Regius sent to me.... I've been dreaming of that guitar for years, but my wife & wallet are in agreement that my guitar collection is enough for now & that my other hobby of collecting knives is less expensive & doesn't take up as much space in our one bedroom apartment... The woman isn't wrong, but there's always room for "just one more" right?
This is incredible! I don’t know who in their right mind would dislike this. Your probably one of the best bass playing I have ever seen
Those finger chords at 1:00 hittin real different
0:21 best part for me
Same here dude
The last 30 seconds of this just sounds so damn good. I want that as a full length album!
I've been playing bass for 20 plus years, and i'm a real stickler for tone and have been since day one. And you Nathan, got That Tone. Love your vids brother.
This is some of the best bass playing I've ever seen. Subbed!
You, sir, are an incredible bassist.
That staccato was so sick especially with that incredible tone as icing on the cake
I think even Victor Wooten would be impressed. Props.
Yep. I agree.
K C seriously
One of the best things modern music has to offer . I'm amazed
1:18 i love that transition part to the trill tapping i love how it sounds
Imagine doing that entire solo and that person in the end touches the wrong chord.
?.1wsy33
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You mess up, you get the Glock
Divorce is the only option even if they are not together
You had one job
1:57 this "helper hand" 👌👍😁 great video
Dude you are an amazing musician. WOW man.
This is one the best bass guitar video I have seen till now!!! Totally loved it❤️
best 2 minutes of my life super inspiring, i think i might buy a bass guitar
This defines the parameters clearly. Fabulouse teaching.
dude! you're unbelievable! that sound and your skills
Legit having this on loop right now xD That's just way better than anything else haha
his tone is just DAMN perfect. this is how a bass should sound like
The composition of this video is just incredible, it should be a song of itself!
ARE THERE ANY HUMAN TECHNIQUE TOO?!
All of them
A human hand is only capable of fingerstyle lol
@@yyyaaa3928 Technically, these are all fingerstyle.
I will cry, that was so good !
I need a teacher with your skills !!!
Technical showcases like this are not always so MUSICAL. Very well done, sir!
man 1:00 is probably my fave out of this whole vid, it just sounds so good
This is the video that got me to play bass. Thanks Nate!
This is sick 0:24 double thumb at 0:42 is pretty damn cool as well.
That double slide gave me chills man
This is amazing !!!!
Freakin amazing, made me want to go back and "perfect" my technique
1:51 is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard
it is my personal opinion that Nathan Navarro is one of the greatest bass players alive and this video serves no small part in that belief
! I stop in 1:15 but i think its enough for writing this comment: "he is one of the best technical bassist that i see ever!"
what song is it in 1:15?
1:36 wtf how he can do that
Just push the strings to touch the pickups
I was "wtf how can he do that" for the whole song
🤯🤯
1:51 really soothing and relaxing to hear. Hope to hear this one in full version.
0:00 - 2:15 best part
I agree
Underrated comment
I can't believe 1.094 had the nerve and lack of class to dislike this masterpiece of a demonstration.
I just now stumbled upon this guy and his crazy bass playing. I think there's a better chance for me to flap my arms wildly and start to fly than to ever be this good. Just his thumb technique alone is scary. Let me just set my guitar down, and I'll be outside flapping my arms....
Absolutely awesome video, you're an awesome player! That assisted chord was hilarious 😂 Awesome video man!
Deserves at least a million views.
fuck yeah I was right
Never would I suggest such fantastic capabilities! Thank U so!
That tap harmonic was sick!😆🤟🏼🔥
UUUUUGGH THAT STACCATO MADE ME JUST LIKE UUUUUUUUGGGH AMAZING!
A P P R O V E D
this really motivates me for some reason, love it
I really really loved the tap harmonics that sounded so nice and relaxing, it made me subscribe😌
That was unbelievably well done.
Loved the sweeping part!!!!
Everybody in the comments: OMG 0:42
Me: what a beautiful freaking bass guitar
IKRR
@Eduardo Delgado do you Know the name?
cosmowat exe it’s a Mayones Viking VF 4
Bass* :)
That was another level completely!!!
I don't even have words for this. I'm here just jaw dropped. Bravisimo!
1:45 Suddenly Ichika mode
1:43 to 2:15 was the most beautiful and sad thing I've ever heard. Lofi basically
Reminds me of lofi
My head is still reeling from what I just witnessed ! An incredible bass player with the most incredibly sounding bass ! You make it look way to easy and none of those techniques are easy !
0:07 geddy lee would be proud
Exactly my thoughts
Um, he’s still alive?
@@LCamm I didn’t mean to imply he died lol
@@kisterdrums it’s alright
0:42 sick dude!
I genuinely read this as 40 bass techniques in One’s bass solo. And I immediately this dude was gonna meme us😂 But turned out to be a gem. Awesome stuff dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I got a kidney stone processing how talented you are.
Very impressive, but can you do collab with Davie504?
Yes please
Yes !! X3
Nathan is 1000x better than Davie
@The MacSo why lol
@@Baroque-Handel Really love Nathan but what you said is not true. First video on this theme by his side in 2016. But this is a sterile question. Nathan is really gifted and doesn't need to prove to be better or worse. I think actually is even better but is not the point. They should. Both have to gain about that. And remember: useless to put hate on Davie; indipendently of his way to play bass is a bit thanks to him that every bassist have bigger visibility now.
Useless to say i never saw someone play so clean as Nathan.
Oh my god this is one of the best videos on RUclips
Unbelievable performance
Господи как же это прекрасно!!!!
40 years of bass history in 2:15 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whaoooo
The scratch funky af