Indeed John the knowledge of both major and minor arpeggios is crucial and a great accomplishment for mid level bassist as myself, I am grateful for all you do!
"Different sequences and note choices". Great lesson, great bass playing, great information best of all. It's a ear opener the way you explain. Like a shot of knowledge straight to the brain. I've really taken away from ur video tonight.
One of the most awesome things about the bass its symmetry and consistency. Once you learn a line or a pattern, memorize the “shape” of your hand and the way you configure your fingers. Then try it somewhere else on the bass. ANYWHERE else. With that consistency, if you can play it anywhere, you can play it everywhere. Give it a try and let me know how you make out. Looking forward to hearing back from you. Thanks, Lewis!
The lines are Good Bassists Do Fine Always. Bottom line to top G B D F A. The spaces are F A C E G B. The F is hanging below the first line and the B is sitting on top of the top line. The key signature will tell you which notes get played sharp or flat. I know that's a quick explanation, but that's a good place to start.
There’s no secret formula for reading bass clef. Once you learn the notes, it’s just a matter of practice and getting used to it. Do you read treble clef?
Hi Jon just found your channel and subscribed. I am new bass playing (2 months) and doing Josh Fossgreens course at moment. I know some theory, e.g I can read bass clef, piano not bass. The treble I know as have been playing Trumpet last 28yrs. Very interested in use of Dom7ths found the information you give very interesting. Particularly like the fact that you tell your audience exactly what your left hand is actually doing, so many others do not. At 73yo I find your laid back style adds a great deal to what you are putting accross and very easy to follow. So as I probably dont have 50yrs to develop my bass playing - do you have any ideas on what elements I should concentrate my efforts on to become reasonably efficient /competent bass player say for Country n Western or Modern pop Music in the shortest possible time, Steve 😊
Hi, Steve, and welcome to the low end! Thanks so much for your kind words. My suggestion is to get into some good habits with learning bass. With your long history of playing trumpet and reading treble clef, you’ll continue to get accustomed to the bass clef little by little if you spend some time on it every day. Before you know it, it’ll just feel natural to you. You don’t have to look 50 years into the future; just go for steady progress. As for ideas on becoming efficient and competent with your bass playing, think of building technique as a means to an end. In other words, learn to understand why you’re doing it. The ultimate goal of becoming a good bass player is to help set the foundation for the band and make the music feel good. Don’t ever lose sight of that. Funny you should mention country & western, I’m working on a new “Country” course in my Bottom Line Club membership at For Bass Players Only, which is scheduled to go live this month. Are you on our email list?
Indeed John the knowledge of both major and minor arpeggios is crucial and a great accomplishment for mid level bassist as myself, I am grateful for all you do!
Glad you’re getting something out of my videos. Thanks, Anthony!
Jon' you play the tastiest basslines. You have that nice Blues-Jazz touch.
Thanks, Evers. I always appreciate your kind words. 😁
Great sound and touch too. Pleasure to listen to indeed.
@@MrClassicmetal Indeed, Jon is great!
"Different sequences and note choices". Great lesson, great bass playing, great information best of all. It's a ear opener the way you explain. Like a shot of knowledge straight to the brain. I've really taken away from ur video tonight.
Awesome! Keep up the great work. 👍
Thanks for sharing John much appreciated 👍
You're welcome, Paul. Thanks for the thanks! 😀
Thanks a mill John, your lessons are very explanatory and very helpful. Many thanks. Ronnie.
Happy to do it, Ronnie. I’m glad you’re getting a lot out of my videos. Thanks for letting me know!
Just discovered you here on youtube.really enjoying your video's. Best I've seen.Subscribed!
Awesome! Thanks, Bubba. Welcome to the FBPO community. 😁
Speaking of Orleans and the song “Dance with me”…. It has great bass lines. Been using your books for years now. 👍🏾 Good info here for sure. Thanks
Thanks, Michael! Hit me up anytime with any bass-playing questions or problems. I’m happy to help.
Great lesson! Is that a custom bass? It is beautiful!
Thanks. Not a custom bass. It’s a Stonefield. Awesome instruments!
I can understand the way you r explaining I appreciate you.. Any advice for learning your fret board better?
One of the most awesome things about the bass its symmetry and consistency. Once you learn a line or a pattern, memorize the “shape” of your hand and the way you configure your fingers. Then try it somewhere else on the bass. ANYWHERE else. With that consistency, if you can play it anywhere, you can play it everywhere. Give it a try and let me know how you make out. Looking forward to hearing back from you. Thanks, Lewis!
I can already play by ear
Which is the best way to learn to read bass clef?
The lines are Good Bassists Do Fine Always. Bottom line to top G B D F A. The spaces are F A C E G B. The F is hanging below the first line and the B is sitting on top of the top line. The key signature will tell you which notes get played sharp or flat.
I know that's a quick explanation, but that's a good place to start.
Thanks, Christian.
There’s no secret formula for reading bass clef. Once you learn the notes, it’s just a matter of practice and getting used to it. Do you read treble clef?
Memorize your fretboard then start with Open string whole notes
Hi Jon just found your channel and subscribed. I am new bass playing (2 months) and doing Josh Fossgreens course at moment. I know some theory, e.g I can read bass clef, piano not bass. The treble I know as have been playing Trumpet last 28yrs. Very interested in use of Dom7ths found the information you give very interesting. Particularly like the fact that you tell your audience exactly what your left hand is actually doing, so many others do not. At 73yo I find your laid back style adds a great deal to what you are putting accross and very easy to follow. So as I probably dont have 50yrs to develop my bass playing - do you have any ideas on what elements I should concentrate my efforts on to become reasonably efficient /competent bass player say for Country n Western or Modern pop Music in the shortest possible time, Steve 😊
Hi, Steve, and welcome to the low end! Thanks so much for your kind words. My suggestion is to get into some good habits with learning bass. With your long history of playing trumpet and reading treble clef, you’ll continue to get accustomed to the bass clef little by little if you spend some time on it every day. Before you know it, it’ll just feel natural to you. You don’t have to look 50 years into the future; just go for steady progress. As for ideas on becoming efficient and competent with your bass playing, think of building technique as a means to an end. In other words, learn to understand why you’re doing it. The ultimate goal of becoming a good bass player is to help set the foundation for the band and make the music feel good. Don’t ever lose sight of that. Funny you should mention country & western, I’m working on a new “Country” course in my Bottom Line Club membership at For Bass Players Only, which is scheduled to go live this month. Are you on our email list?
Sounds like these arms of mine -otis redding
Just riffing, off the top of my head. 😁