I’ve been browsing RUclips in search for some good Bass playing tutorials and I made a full stop at this channel hosted by Johnny Long.What a fucking score !thank you Mr. Long. I’m hooked. This man is authentic.
THANK YOU For Clarifying the Tech, Being an Old School Funkster since 1974, we Never Called it Slap Bass, Slap is Actually Slapping the strings with an Open Hand Using the Fingers.
Man I like you. I can play bass but my technique is still at the beginner level. I love looking at your videos because you have such a positive attitude. Thank you.
I've been wondering I wanted to learn to play a bass....this video right here answered my question....I will be purchasing a bass...and I will be watching alot of you vuds. Thanks for some amazing content
Johnny , with this one video you have taught me way more about slap/thump than another dude that I can't understand because of his accent , that I payed for!
Anthony Jackson & Nathan East truly made me want to take bass more serious. Im originally a rock guy so I was way into Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and Dug Pinnick (Kings X) but there's so much on bass to learn and using my fingers more often and now getting into the thumb/slap technique. Going down the rabbit hole of Larry/Bernard Edwards /L. Johnson//Marcus Miller/Wooten. I've always liked Flea too.
That bass is a Japanese copy that originally came with smaller, cheaper tuning pegs which have been upgraded to cloverleaf Fender style. The pickups are (I believe) mini humbuckings, and the body is made out of plywood. Notice how the black paint of the sunburst is farther into the body where the arm contour is. This is to hide the layers of the plywood, which would show through the red and yellow stained clear coat. The plywood body makes the bass heavy. When I was in my Freshman year in high school (1975-76) I had an Orlando bass that was identical to yours except that it was 100% original. The company that made these basses branded them with many different names for various distributors, Angelica, Orlando, Electra, Degas etc. but they were all nearly identical. I sold my Orlando when I was 15 to buy a Mosrite bass. A couple of years ago I finally found one on Craigslist and snapped it up. Heavy as a pig, but I just love it!
This is the best video I have seen to help learn how to thump and pluck. Thank you! Could you do another one for beginners that incorporates the plucking part to go with it?
I already know how to slap really well, and the way you explained the basis to it, using that pattern really helped me understand how to build a stronger rhythm and pattern to any riff, I think too much how they go together, when it should come in layers
Like your thumping and plucking, have an G and L bass jazz tribute,, thump and pluck with three fingers I, m an conga and timbales player, too like what u said about drumming on bass when I play my bass always have in mind the drums, hand claps on the one, percussions every instrument I play always start on the one count
Johnny, waaay back when, I went to a club here in LA and while there I went outside to smoke and a guy pulled up with a bass in a laundry bag- it was Anthony Jackson with a prototype 6 string tuned to A with a 36 in. scale. Weirdly enough about 3 months later I recorded part of an album- I did one side and Anthony was on the other! (Webster Lewis Touch My Love) RIP Webster, he was from my hometown Baltimore, but I met him out in LA.
I love your posts/videos Johnny. Can you show us more about thumping? How to make the transition to more complicated stuff... How do you use inversions when improvising? Keep up the good work!
The slap and pop style was created by Larry Ghram who created it by accident as the band he was playing in did not have a drummer. To compensate for that loss he developed the pop and slap technique to mimic the percussive sounds a drum kit would make.
I would love really love for you to upload more theory based content. Maybe like a simple way to memorize notes through geometry patterns. If u need to open a patreon to make it happen I'm sure alot of ppl will pay. Just food for thought bassmaster
Hey Johnny all that is good but the thing i learned is that if your AMP is not up to pare and the sound is flat you can thump and pluck till the cows come home it just wont sound right. so please say something about the amp set up or what kind of amp to buy.
This is great! Very informative, Is the D note on the 'A' string called a hammer-on? Any chance of doing a drum machine 'how to'? I have one and don't know how to get started.
I remember reading an interview with Anthony Jackson where he called slap the 'ketchup of the bass world' but my heroes at the time were Flea and Marcus Miller.
Slap sounds bad sometimes when someone is doing it just for the sake of displaying the technique. If, however, it serves a musical purpose it can be really great.
Mister Drucker U r so right reading wise...but I talking to beginners who look down not upwards...but I can't thank u enough for your comments and coming to my site...yeah I love it
johnny long all the inspiration and positive feedback might just be enough for me to get a bass guitar.....👍👍👍👍 keep bringing the good vibes and funky thumping beats for us to try to learn......👍👍👍👍
Mr Shadakaka Long, dig your style man! I’ve just begun trying to slap but I can’t seem to get the right tone. I’m sure right hand technique plays a major part but can you talk a little more about equipment, setup, and amp settings? Can all basses be thumped assuming correct technique? If my bass isn’t setup up optimally (it’s brand new with factory setup, less than year old) could that be the cause? Do I want more action or less off of the frets? Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge!
Stephen Kims ...Shada ka ka...every bass can be thumped..yet a good set up makes the concept so much better...get your bass set up and play on...bass on
Just got my first bass. Dont know nothing. I'm dumb as a post. I grew up listening to Motown. Jazz & blues. Bass jumps out at me when I listen. That's why I got a bass. Gonna watch all your videos to learn. You dam funny too my brother! 👍🤣
FWIW the Music Man Sting Ray was largely *developed* to slap on, with help from Louis Johnson. Even the Sterling budget line can get you there. Ernie Ball makes the Music Man basses now; they're not quite like the original but they are still quite nice - in fact, if I ever go the 5-string route or if I want to do fretless again, I'll be giving their offerings a look just because they're good, solid, "working" basses.
There was actually one track that Anthony Jackson slapped and popped on I believe it was Chaka Khan’s early years but I may be mistaken that was the only track he popped on and that’s when he said he did not like it and never did it again if somebody could find it please share the link
This is the genesis of your intro?! 😱 I had just asked about thumping and lo, it came to me! Funny thing that I've learned by just starting bass, my kickstand pinky doesn't want to rest on the body of the guitar at all... UNUSUAL because I usually leave it there to play guitar for most things. When I finally sorted out that I wasn't thumping hard enough, I gave her the beans and soon realized that I HAD to pluck on the way back up to keep my rhythm. However, just thinking about thumping and then plucking was hard. 🤔 It came natural to thump and then pluck to thump again. I got that rhythm down and brass tacks after that. I will say, I feel violated by my Ibanez Talman TMB 105 bass... My ribs are sore from digging that bass into my chest and hunkering down to sort this technique out. I'm not at your 4:47 though! That might be a while, best grab a cup of coffee and wait for me to join you at over 150 BPM!
Thomas Till ...sounds close...lol.....check it out.....the great white bat was..(Shakaka) or,chicago,shawshankredemption...funny stuff..lol But I'm Shada....ka,ka...lol
I have been playing for over 30 years and I have never been drawn to thumb and pluck style. As a matter of fact, I can kill it on almost everything else but I ABSOLUTELY SUCK at using my thumb.
I’ve been browsing RUclips in search for some good Bass playing tutorials and I made a full stop at this channel hosted by Johnny Long.What a fucking score !thank you Mr. Long. I’m hooked.
This man is authentic.
THANK YOU For Clarifying the Tech, Being an Old School Funkster since 1974, we Never Called it Slap Bass, Slap is Actually Slapping the strings with an Open Hand Using the Fingers.
Man I like you. I can play bass but my technique is still at the beginner level. I love looking at your videos because you have such a positive attitude. Thank you.
M. Thomas Brantley I agree
johnny, you combine learning with humor.....which makes it easier to remember. laughter is an essential part of life. keep it up.😁🎶😁🎶😁
I've been wondering I wanted to learn to play a bass....this video right here answered my question....I will be purchasing a bass...and I will be watching alot of you vuds. Thanks for some amazing content
Johnny , with this one video you have taught me way more about slap/thump than another dude that I can't understand because of his accent , that I payed for!
Appreciate your lesson, sir. Regards from Scotland.
Thank you for the encouraging words and your teaching
You're hilarious man. Love your videos.
Thank you sir for your videos, your super mego awesome tips not only for basses and also for happiness!
I love you guy. Thank you. You're an awesome teacher
Your joy, sir, it quite contagious. I'm still learning bass. Your videos are a tremendous help. Thank you.
you're too good, johnny. love the freedom in your soul
Johnny, you are just awesome. Your energy and skill and personality are refreshing.
!!! BEST EVER !!! Love your positive attitude, man !!!
Thank you very much.. this is like an eye opener.. my Arlee (Fender Jazz) wants to come out and play.. man you are an inspiration..
loving those one finger trills .. you make it look so easy, and it works so well.
Anthony Jackson & Nathan East truly made me want to take bass more serious. Im originally a rock guy so I was way into Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and Dug Pinnick (Kings X) but there's so much on bass to learn and using my fingers more often and now getting into the thumb/slap technique. Going down the rabbit hole of Larry/Bernard Edwards /L. Johnson//Marcus Miller/Wooten. I've always liked Flea too.
Really enjoy the way you teach, sir!
Thank you so very much 🎸🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎬💜💚
That bass is a Japanese copy that originally came with smaller, cheaper tuning pegs which have been upgraded to cloverleaf Fender style. The pickups are (I believe) mini humbuckings, and the body is made out of plywood. Notice how the black paint of the sunburst is farther into the body where the arm contour is. This is to hide the layers of the plywood, which would show through the red and yellow stained clear coat. The plywood body makes the bass heavy. When I was in my Freshman year in high school (1975-76) I had an Orlando bass that was identical to yours except that it was 100% original. The company that made these basses branded them with many different names for various distributors, Angelica, Orlando, Electra, Degas etc. but they were all nearly identical. I sold my Orlando when I was 15 to buy a Mosrite bass. A couple of years ago I finally found one on Craigslist and snapped it up. Heavy as a pig, but I just love it!
This is the best video I have seen to help learn how to thump and pluck. Thank you! Could you do another one for beginners that incorporates the plucking part to go with it?
You're awesome brother. Not only are your vids great but your personality is awesome. Thats what draws me in 😁😁👍🏾
I absolutely love this channel.
Love the energy of your videos!!!😊✌💎
as always wonderful..pls keep 'em coming..
Johnny I love your videos - this one is great, but I wonder if you could talk about your right-hand when you thump and pluck. You are a special guy!!
I already know how to slap really well, and the way you explained the basis to it, using that pattern really helped me understand how to build a stronger rhythm and pattern to any riff, I think too much how they go together, when it should come in layers
I think I’ve heard him do it once on Al Di Meola’s Casino, on the track “Al Di’s Dream Theme”, when the tempo picks up he has a killer solo
I'm subbin. It's like learning Bass from MMA fighter/coach Din Thomas. Love your energy dude.
Best sounding bass that I’ve heard you use sir. 😎👏🏼🙏🏻
Thank you brother, I am just beginning 🙏🏾🎸🎻😎
Like your thumping and plucking, have an G and L bass jazz tribute,, thump and pluck with three fingers I, m an conga and timbales player, too like what u said about drumming on bass when I play my bass always have in mind the drums, hand claps on the one, percussions every instrument I play always start on the one count
Johnny, waaay back when, I went to a club here in LA and while there I went outside to smoke and a guy pulled up with a bass in a laundry bag- it was Anthony Jackson with a prototype 6 string tuned to A with a 36 in. scale. Weirdly enough about 3 months later I recorded part of an album- I did one side and Anthony was on the other! (Webster Lewis Touch My Love) RIP Webster, he was from my hometown Baltimore, but I met him out in LA.
I love your posts/videos Johnny. Can you show us more about thumping? How to make the transition to more complicated stuff... How do you use inversions when improvising? Keep up the good work!
The slap and pop style was created by Larry Ghram who created it by accident as the band he was playing in did not have a drummer. To compensate for that loss he developed the pop and slap technique to mimic the percussive sounds a drum kit would make.
You are one silly Dude Johnny ! Love your videos !😀🎸🎵🎧🎶
I finally got it. The slowest version. But it sounds like yours. Thanks Johnny.
Because of you, I’m about to get out of bed and play my bass instead of laying in bed with excuses.
Love you...
Aaaaaaaaaaaah Johnny Long..... Loooong time no see! Great guy. Has no need for Prozac! :-) And as always splendid reviews.
I would love really love for you to upload more theory based content. Maybe like a simple way to memorize notes through geometry patterns. If u need to open a patreon to make it happen I'm sure alot of ppl will pay. Just food for thought bassmaster
Hey Johnny all that is good but the thing i learned is that if your AMP is not up to pare and the sound is flat you can thump and pluck till the cows come home it just wont sound right. so please say something about the amp set up or what kind of amp to buy.
I’ve learned so much from this guy and mostly because he makes the hard work fun. All the way from Liverpool UK
i've learned so much from you! thank you for your videos
You are Awesome ...keep it up
This is great! Very informative, Is the D note on the 'A' string called a hammer-on? Any chance of doing a drum machine 'how to'? I have one and don't know how to get started.
I remember reading an interview with Anthony Jackson where he called slap the 'ketchup of the bass world' but my heroes at the time were Flea and Marcus Miller.
Slap sounds bad sometimes when someone is doing it just for the sake of displaying the technique. If, however, it serves a musical purpose it can be really great.
I think it was Randy Jackson that said that.
Thanks for sharing✌
What is a good basic drum machine to get started with
I HAVE THE BEAT BUDDY... CHECK ONE OUT. ITS A PEDAL AND YOU CAN DOWNLOAD BEATS. AWESOME DRUM MACHINE...
Beat buddy mini. Can get one for 80$ on ebay
Mister Drucker U r so right reading wise...but I talking to beginners who look down not upwards...but I can't thank u enough for your comments and coming to my site...yeah I love it
johnny long all the inspiration and positive feedback might just be enough for me to get a bass guitar.....👍👍👍👍 keep bringing the good vibes and funky thumping beats for us to try to learn......👍👍👍👍
“I guar-an-teeee”, Justin the cajun cook😅
SHADA KAKA! I love your vlogs dude!!
Tanks man for you tips god bless you
What kind of pick-ups are the ones on that wonderful Jazz Bass? Are they original? Are they some kind of mini-humbuckers?
Mr Shadakaka Long, dig your style man! I’ve just begun trying to slap but I can’t seem to get the right tone. I’m sure right hand technique plays a major part but can you talk a little more about equipment, setup, and amp settings? Can all basses be thumped assuming correct technique? If my bass isn’t setup up optimally (it’s brand new with factory setup, less than year old) could that be the cause? Do I want more action or less off of the frets? Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge!
Stephen Kims ...Shada ka ka...every bass can be thumped..yet a good set up makes the concept so much better...get your bass set up and play on...bass on
Good video. Thanks.
Just got my first bass.
Dont know nothing.
I'm dumb as a post.
I grew up listening to Motown.
Jazz & blues.
Bass jumps out at me when I listen.
That's why I got a bass.
Gonna watch all your videos to learn.
You dam funny too my brother! 👍🤣
Love your channel. Question what bass is best to buy to slap on?
FWIW the Music Man Sting Ray was largely *developed* to slap on, with help from Louis Johnson. Even the Sterling budget line can get you there. Ernie Ball makes the Music Man basses now; they're not quite like the original but they are still quite nice - in fact, if I ever go the 5-string route or if I want to do fretless again, I'll be giving their offerings a look just because they're good, solid, "working" basses.
There was actually one track that Anthony Jackson slapped and popped on I believe it was Chaka Khan’s early years but I may be mistaken that was the only track he popped on and that’s when he said he did not like it and never did it again if somebody could find it please share the link
Me and James Jamerson agree!
Just found you man. Love your videos. More lessons, explain more theory and note selections. Always an obstacle for me.
What gauge strings do you suggest for a beginning "slapper"? I have a heavy set on my fretted and a light set on my fretless.
Shada Kaka ought to be the voodoo spell that compels people to groove.
Great video sir!!!
That bass is nice!
Isn't it,..love that inlaid fingerboard. 👍💯
Never saw Verdine White thump either...he will pluck sometimes though.
This is the genesis of your intro?! 😱
I had just asked about thumping and lo, it came to me!
Funny thing that I've learned by just starting bass, my kickstand pinky doesn't want to rest on the body of the guitar at all... UNUSUAL because I usually leave it there to play guitar for most things. When I finally sorted out that I wasn't thumping hard enough, I gave her the beans and soon realized that I HAD to pluck on the way back up to keep my rhythm. However, just thinking about thumping and then plucking was hard. 🤔
It came natural to thump and then pluck to thump again. I got that rhythm down and brass tacks after that. I will say, I feel violated by my Ibanez Talman TMB 105 bass... My ribs are sore from digging that bass into my chest and hunkering down to sort this technique out. I'm not at your 4:47 though! That might be a while, best grab a cup of coffee and wait for me to join you at over 150 BPM!
You are the best broth!!!
beginners like you, lol I wish I sounded as good as you do back when I started playing, your awesome brother!
Awesome Johnny
Yo Shada kaka....What are those picks in there?
👍 Thank u Sir n GBU !!!
Love love love you Johnny ! : )
Am going to try it.
Dude you are cold blooded.
Shada Ka Ka was the bat god in Ace Ventura “When Nature Calls”
Thomas Till ...sounds close...lol.....check it out.....the great white bat was..(Shakaka) or,chicago,shawshankredemption...funny stuff..lol
But I'm Shada....ka,ka...lol
that for all the great info!
Thank you Sir, been trying to set my EQs so that I can get a good slap bass tone your videos helped me to do that. Do you have an email
this is amazing!
Johnny, is it japanese bass Antoria ?
Is thisnthe first shada ka ka vid?
Wow! O.K, I'll try it😁 Thanks for the lesson man.
Very cool man thanks for making these videos
Sh*t man, i love your channel hahahah
charakaka, what a word to live and die by
Like what you do man, keep it up. Which drum machine do you use and why?
Love ya brother...i wanna buy a Shada ka ka tshirt
What brand is that Bass? Jhony
What a coool dude you are. Too cool for school. Tough life for a teacher
Those chrome pick ups give it that sound
what kind of pickups are in your jazz bass they sound and look great?
wow ese jazzbass suena grueso!!! the best sound jazz bass ever! mic??
Mad as a box of badgers but great message to all bass players here.
Good lesson I think I'll try it on my guitar.
Aren't you in Central VA?
Thanks!
I have been playing for over 30 years and I have never been drawn to thumb and pluck style.
As a matter of fact, I can kill it on almost everything else but I ABSOLUTELY SUCK at using my thumb.
shada.....ka.....ka
Great playing. Does that whole thing work love a solo? I learned the first couple parts.
Much love my low end Brother!
I can't wait to see the video where he shows us how he turns human bodies into bass licks