I already liked you a whole helluva a lot from watching my first of your bass lessons videos, but when you invoked Mike Watt you sent me to another level. LOVE Mike Watt, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, solo, etc. Mike is and always has been one of us. Legend.
Love this! Thanks for a great video and tip #1 was perfect encouragement for a musician accomplished on other instruments learning bass from scratch on my own. Really encouraging and helps me not be impatient to be accomplished immediately and enjoy the process of learning again 🥰
Your last point is so important not only for beginners but for us old guys too. Accept who you are and where you’re at. If you don’t take it from there you won’t grow and learn without getting frustrated.
One finger is fine. But I suggest practicing 8th notes and alternating between the 1st and 2nd fingers of your picking hand. You'll be a much more agile player, and you won't have to work so hard playing faster tempos.
Novice bass player here. Thank you for this good advise, I've mastered other instruments exactly the way you describe so I this makes an awful lot of sense to me and for the first weeks I managed to put bass practice in my daily routine and it is pure fun. Also, you have literally the most pleasant talking voice I have ever heard 🙂.
Just subbed.. your teaching style compelled me.. turning 61 and never tried to learn instrument or musical mastery.. hands are small and held the steering wheel of a tractor trailer most all of their professional career s I they are quite uncomfortable.. so I accept who and where I'm at.. wish me luck
When you say beginners, you got my attention. Thanks sir!!! I'm teaching my wife and I'm an awful teacher. You got my back each time. 😉 What an amazing teacher you are!
@@richbrownbass not only you're a great player, you're a gentleman for replying. 😊 Being a guitar player, I follow your lessons and I start to like/love bass. Might steal my wife's bass haha! Thanks!
Back in the 1980s I always over did things on the bass. I always tried to play faster, harder, meaner than I ever could. All I did was to strain my fretting. Now I'm a lot older want to strip my technique down and do things right. Thank you for this Rich. Respects from the UK👍
Hi 👑Rich🙏🏼❤️ Only started following you, from Friday 14.07.2023 can only do 1 vid a day, coz I'm abit slow in my learning processes, however, I LOVE ❤ HOW you, talk and deliver your lessons, you're extremely caring and thoughtful. Just wanted to tell you that. I'm from London, UK from Caribbean beautiful heritage. God bless you and family abundantly for now and the future. I, pray I progress nicely and I don't fall off the band wagon, as I tried YEARS AGO and found it too challenging, so I just hung up my bass on the wall to dust. But it's down now. So, I'm following u & make notes as I go along. Just wanted to say a heartfelt "Thank you" to you, 👑Rich, you're the BEST 🏆🏆🏆🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏾💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Extension of Tip 2 using left hand thumb as fulcrum ... Starting at 5th fret across all 4 strings to cover the space of 5 frets try left hand fingering - 11234 - 12344 -11234 - 12344 & decending - 44321 - 43211 - 44321 - 43211. Great exercise to develop control whilst also playing the A chromatic scale. You're a great teacher Rich - I personally employ these fingerings when playing some of the more complex Barry Harris diminished 6th lines over Dominant chords 👍😊
Hi Rich. I started playing bass 6 weeks ago and came across your channel. I really appreciate your help and support. You're a natural teacher. I look forward to learning more. Thank you.
I haven't been a beginner since about 1986 but any lesson from you gets me in the mood to pick up a bass! Great tips for any level really, you're top notch my man.
Literally just started learning/playing bass the other day and your channel is my favourite Bass channel I've found! Great Advice, I'll be implementing these for sure, despite just starting its definitely true what you say about seeing all these insane bassists and feeling mental pressure (which obviously seems ridiculous to compare yourself to someone who's probably studied the instrument and perfected their skills for 10+ years when you've only been playing literally for 2 days...) Bless you sir! The hero we need! I'll be learning a lot from your channel 🙏
Hey Rich, great tips for beginners and your last one (tip one) is definitely one of the most important ever for every musician, regardless if beginner or professional. I remember when I began playing and merely could play with open strings but made nonetheless music with the others. Bit by bit I made progress but the essence was always the same. For bass players it fits even more cause we are the glue between rhythm and harmony and our main objective should always be: serve the song 🎵 🎶 ❤️
Thanks! Just got a bass, searching around for some online lessons to follow. I like your style, sir! I think I'll start by following along with your videos!
Fantastic tips. I'm 40 and start learning bass. I never be a pro bass player but music is other world. Sory for my english😊. Greetings from Poland. 🎸🇵🇱
I'm 36 and starting. We're not getting any younger but we can become badass bassists and have fun along the way. I don't wanna grow old mentally just physically haha I want my kids to see me trying new things as I go along so they're not afraid to ❤
Hi Mr Brown I'm a beginner I play at my church every Sunday now still learning more daily but I want to say thank you for these lessons they are extremely helpful and I am indeed grateful. Been searching for help so long. May the Lord Bless you sir. 🙏
Hey Rick, I am not the type of person that jumps in every video to comment, but I have to say that you have really reached me, and I pretty am sure I am not the only one. You say that we have to commit to the music and not to those (many) youtube pretending teachers that just show of their (actually fantastic) skills, I will follow your advice. I play the bass, just to enjoy a little bit of time for myself after the work. Looking forward more videos, thanks and keep the good work.
Hi, I am a beginner (started bass 3/4 months ago) and I just discovered your channel I really like the way you talk explain things and it makes me want to REALLY learn bass and not just to play famous songs without understanding the basses Thank you for your efforts.
I am a beginner four strings bass player, and I like the way u teach you are so cool and soft spoken, it's easy to listen to your lesson, an I'm learned a lot. Thanks
Awesome Advice Rich...! WOW.....I'm going back 60 years to my childhood hearing that from my music teacher. My music teacher many moons ago while learning keyboard said the "same thing". He did not believe in Ball Hogs. Or as he put it Show offs hogging the music. LOLOLOLOL Their will always be a specific place and time for that, in the music if ...like you said...... the music or melody calls for it. . The Tugboat theory is what music is about. Each instrument complimenting gently together to make a Glorious sound of all instruments playing together to make a beautiful measure of music. Thank You.
Yes absolutely Turseturnip, I share your sentiment, music is a world wide Spiritual Language and Mr Brown is sharing his God given gift to us who are willing and determine to learn, God Bless him and may he continue to share with us his God given talent.. my aim is to make one big contribution once a year ( Xmas Day ). Happy learning my friend.. Gods Blessings to you and to everyone who is learning from this incredible gifted, talented person...( I just love how and when he raises his eyebrows after a comment/ statement.😅😂
There are more than enough bass teachers on RUclips but we all need more of you! I appreciate you sir. I've been learning Simandl in the first 2 positions and sliding either my pinky or first finger back and forth to the 4th or back to the 1st fret. My hands are small but they're also old!
Most awesome number1bass guitar lessons for beginners on RUclips bar none, this guy deserves a gold medal as a bass player myself ( not a teacher/ instructor) this is the most VALUABLE Bass guitar lesson again for beginners, .. you will ever come across on any online platform relating to learning how to play the bass guitar, this guy is the most genuine teacher, instructor there is, so the bottom line for all you guys out there wanting to learn the bass guitar is, look no further.. Trust me, Believe me.... THIS IS THE ONE, THIS IS IT... HAPPY LEARNING.
Electric Company, Brilliant - So Dig The Riff Over The Tip Numbers - And You Mr Rich, You ARE The WoW Factor - Go Team Human Happy Friday The 13th, Cheers
I have been playing for more than 25 years, your words inspire me to learn more everyday, I love your humble aproach, you are a great teacher, greetings from Mexico.👏👏👏
Totally great ! I just got a bass for Christmas after playing real guitars for decades (just kidding 🙂 ). This video is spot on with advice for getting started in a good direction. After playing thru this a number of times, I jumped on a backing track. It had an Am chord (flattened 3rd). I played an A. No one complained or stopped the backing track. 🙂 I look forward to following more of your excellent videos!
Thank you so much for your very kind words, Edwin. BTW, I AM on the radio! jazz.fm/timetable/event/new-origins/#:~:text=New%20Origins%20is%20a%20weekly,that%20are%20fresh%20yet%20universal.
I'm a drummer who wants to play bass. And fun fact, i also watch rob Brown 's drumming videos. RB, et RB are my two teachers. And both are really nice ! Thanks for your good spirit, thanks for this great tips !
"Put on a U2 record... and test that theory" - Truer words have never been spoken ;) Your content is so rich (no pun intended)... I have come back to this video over and over. As an ear player, I'm really trying to buckle down and learn these notes. Thank you for this.
My first bass should be arriving within 2 days and I'm super excited! Always LOVED the sound of bass and the style. My fingers already hurt from, playing the guitar and they will hurt even more when I pick up the bass. I also don't have any role models on the bass or sth I just really love the style and sound which is probably for the best, because I am going in with no expectation at all, I just wanna have fun and improve where I can. Wishing all of you alot of fun too and keep playin.
Thanks Rich you’re such a great teacher. So calm and delightful to listen to. I tend to hop about and end up learning nothing! I will follow your advice 😁
So dog gone true I felt the same way two years ago, especially watching other RUclips videos that was playing 100 mph, but telling me I can play like this in just two to 6 months lol I am definitely a tugboat 👍🏾 I love the way you teach man. So patient and calm.
Thanks for sharing this encouragement. Attainable tips, and as a newbie (Nov-2022), I can confirm that learning the notes first frets, especially on a simple song helps big time. I would also like to suggest the legendary Leland Sklar, who has RUclips channel where we can see him play some popular James Taylor and Jackson Brown tunes. Really enjoy your channel and your chill-paced teaching method. Keep up the great work.
You are a great source of inspiration, I’ve had this bass sitting in my music studio for years and now I’m picking it up again and really starting to enjoy playing the bass again. I can’t thank you enough
Another video full of advice on technique and also words of encouragement. I remember telling someone I started playing Bass at 16 and a half. There was no encouragement, just a response of you'll never learn to play bass. I stopped for 20 odd years. I'm now 58 and I'm still learning. Thanks to guys like Rich Brown who obviously loves and knows his craft , I actually enjoy learning. Thanks Rich ! Your an absolute star 🌟
Hi Rich, I added you into my daily to-do list. Love your teaching style. Your top tip is so important as I watch so many shredders it is hard to fathom their skills. I've been on my journey for about 4 months after not having picked up my bass for 20+ years. At 63 learning some chops.
Really appreciate your vids. I consider myself intermediate but always watch beginner lessons jut to make sure. lol I always get something from it too.
Rich.... You are such a great relaxed teacher of the bass, especially for a beginner. How you describe how to make music instead of fingers all over the fret board (as a look at me musician) gives me so much more energy to chill and enjoy learning how to play. I have just purchased a bass, and will be spending the afternoon tomorrow going through a few of your chilled lessons. (Metronome on 80bpm, with the body sway and feeling the tempo) Happy days Rich...
Tip 6! Get a teacher, if even for only a couple of lessons. You will learn so much more in a short span that if you learn on your own. Tip 7! Go sloooooooooooooooow when learning a riff.
"...big difference to those who want to play bass to entertain and those who want to make music"...what a great quote! Thanks so much...make music allll the way! I'm going to see about playing along to some simple songs right now. Thanks for all these tips!
Thank you for the lesson! I play some keyboard stuff and I just really like the bass sound. Thinking about getting a real bass... This is encouraging 😊
Having small hands.Not really anyone covers where to place your hand or how to run the neck line with your hand n fingers on the neck.Tyvm on talking about it.That really helps.👍
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement I really like how your style is your pretty laid back I wish I could meet you getting kind of old 63 I've always wanted to play the tips on playing and whatnot are really good but the last one about encouragement is really good I'm getting a little frustrated thank you
Thank you for the tips,these are very helpful. I am a 6 strings bass beginner. This is my 1st bass.😊 Please make more 6 strings videos in the future. Thank you so much.😊
Thank you Rich, it never hurts to get back to the basics no matter what your level of skill is, I am on the beginner side of the game myself. Peace and love.
On the note of serving the music -- think of Stand By Me by Ben E. King. What a simple bass line that lays the foundation for a masterpiece. Final tip was ace!
I'm a folk fingerstyle guitarist. Picked up a bass guitar for the first time when our church bassist left the church to pursue a new relationship (hope she's worth it). Church band was to do a special musical number with lots of bass in less then 2 weeks. I figured out enough to fake my way through the song and the congregation seemed to enjoy it. Now own my first bass, a Line 6, and want to do it justice. Your bass sounds clean, your instruction is very understandable. So I Subscribed to your channel, will be using your tips and instruction to help start my new musical journey.
I started out playing to the radio. That ear training stood me in good stead when I later took up saxophone and even later piano. IMO it is best to first learn to play by ear and then learn to read notation. I had some struggles with the dots but none as bad as some sight-readers I've known who really hated the feeling of rookiness and driving blind.
I am 48 and just picked up a bass. I feel too old to start, since many musicians start as little kids and have a lifetime to learn. It’s discouraging. Also, I have trouble finding the bass parts in top 40 radio. It’s buried in the mix a lot of times. How do you pick it out or develop the ear for it? Thanks.
Are you a ball-hog or a tugboat? I'm a tugboat, supporting the other boats. But once in a while someone passes me the ball.😉
I already liked you a whole helluva a lot from watching my first of your bass lessons videos, but when you invoked Mike Watt you sent me to another level. LOVE Mike Watt, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, solo, etc. Mike is and always has been one of us. Legend.
Love this! Thanks for a great video and tip #1 was perfect encouragement for a musician accomplished on other instruments learning bass from scratch on my own. Really encouraging and helps me not be impatient to be accomplished immediately and enjoy the process of learning again 🥰
Your last point is so important not only for beginners but for us old guys too. Accept who you are and where you’re at. If you don’t take it from there you won’t grow and learn without getting frustrated.
Dude, I'm the rankest beginner, just diving into your lessons, and I just got to tell you how much I appreciate your teaching style.
Tutor Rich is absolutely AWESOME 💯.
Tip N°1 👍"Serve the music, play what the music tells you to play"
Holy words.
The Bob Ross of bass. You're a great teacher! Thank you
Whenever I start to doubt myself, I watch your videos and t makes me feel better about myself and my journey...you videos are the best!
I watch bass players like Davey504 and feel 2 inches tall.
I found my bass guitar teacher today after testing many. Thanks for your explicitness
But I often strike the guitar strings using one finger. Any problem with that?
I'm honoured. Thank you very much.
One finger is fine. But I suggest practicing 8th notes and alternating between the 1st and 2nd fingers of your picking hand. You'll be a much more agile player, and you won't have to work so hard playing faster tempos.
Novice bass player here. Thank you for this good advise, I've mastered other instruments exactly the way you describe so I this makes an awful lot of sense to me and for the first weeks I managed to put bass practice in my daily routine and it is pure fun. Also, you have literally the most pleasant talking voice I have ever heard 🙂.
Just subbed.. your teaching style compelled me.. turning 61 and never tried to learn instrument or musical mastery.. hands are small and held the steering wheel of a tractor trailer most all of their professional career s I they are quite uncomfortable.. so I accept who and where I'm at.. wish me luck
Good luck, my brother. Thank you so much for watching.
When you say beginners, you got my attention. Thanks sir!!! I'm teaching my wife and I'm an awful teacher. You got my back each time. 😉 What an amazing teacher you are!
Thank you so much, Sébastien! That means a lot!
@@richbrownbass not only you're a great player, you're a gentleman for replying. 😊 Being a guitar player, I follow your lessons and I start to like/love bass. Might steal my wife's bass haha! Thanks!
I am a beginner and I'm super happy that I found you. Thank you
Back in the 1980s I always over did things on the bass. I always tried to play faster, harder, meaner than I ever could. All I did was to strain my fretting. Now I'm a lot older want to strip my technique down and do things right. Thank you for this Rich. Respects from the UK👍
Hi 👑Rich🙏🏼❤️ Only started following you, from Friday 14.07.2023 can only do 1 vid a day, coz I'm abit slow in my learning processes, however, I LOVE ❤ HOW you, talk and deliver your lessons, you're extremely caring and thoughtful. Just wanted to tell you that. I'm from London, UK from Caribbean beautiful heritage. God bless you and family abundantly for now and the future. I, pray I progress nicely and I don't fall off the band wagon, as I tried YEARS AGO and found it too challenging, so I just hung up my bass on the wall to dust. But it's down now. So, I'm following u & make notes as I go along. Just wanted to say a heartfelt "Thank you" to you, 👑Rich, you're the BEST 🏆🏆🏆🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏾💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Extension of Tip 2 using left hand thumb as fulcrum ... Starting at 5th fret across all 4 strings to cover the space of 5 frets try left hand fingering - 11234 - 12344 -11234 - 12344 & decending - 44321 - 43211 - 44321 - 43211. Great exercise to develop control whilst also playing the A chromatic scale.
You're a great teacher Rich - I personally employ these fingerings when playing some of the more complex Barry Harris diminished 6th lines over Dominant chords 👍😊
Wow! This is truly a quality tip. I'm going to try this myself. Thank you, Andrew.
@@richbrownbass And sincere thanks to you neighbour! Of course there are multiple variations on the above, just as you'd expect 👍😊
Hi Rich. I started playing bass 6 weeks ago and came across your channel. I really appreciate your help and support. You're a natural teacher. I look forward to learning more. Thank you.
I have played by ear all my life and never knew the real basics. Thanks
Same here
I have adopted Rich Brown as my uncle. I feel so comfortable sitting and practicing with these videos. Thank you so much (Uncle) Rich!
I haven't been a beginner since about 1986 but any lesson from you gets me in the mood to pick up a bass! Great tips for any level really, you're top notch my man.
I just found your channel. You're the teacher that I need. Thanks for the inspiration.
Literally just started learning/playing bass the other day and your channel is my favourite Bass channel I've found! Great Advice, I'll be implementing these for sure, despite just starting its definitely true what you say about seeing all these insane bassists and feeling mental pressure (which obviously seems ridiculous to compare yourself to someone who's probably studied the instrument and perfected their skills for 10+ years when you've only been playing literally for 2 days...)
Bless you sir! The hero we need!
I'll be learning a lot from your channel
🙏
Hey Rich, great tips for beginners and your last one (tip one) is definitely one of the most important ever for every musician, regardless if beginner or professional. I remember when I began playing and merely could play with open strings but made nonetheless music with the others. Bit by bit I made progress but the essence was always the same. For bass players it fits even more cause we are the glue between rhythm and harmony and our main objective should always be: serve the song 🎵 🎶 ❤️
You're so right, Alex. Thank you very much.
The Bob Ross of bass , painting funky little notes just for us. Thanks for encouraging and helping out us beginners.
Haha! That never gets old. Cheers, Chairman! Thanks, as always.
Thanks! Just got a bass, searching around for some online lessons to follow. I like your style, sir! I think I'll start by following along with your videos!
I could listen to your voice all day my friend. It's so calming.
Thank you. Very nice of you to say.
@HouseholdDog 👑Rich has that kinda voice One imagines The Almighty Source Creator has. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Fantastic tips. I'm 40 and start learning bass. I never be a pro bass player but music is other world. Sory for my english😊. Greetings from Poland. 🎸🇵🇱
I'm 36 and starting. We're not getting any younger but we can become badass bassists and have fun along the way. I don't wanna grow old mentally just physically haha I want my kids to see me trying new things as I go along so they're not afraid to ❤
Also my Nana grew up in Poland in Poniec (sp?) So yay Poland haha ❤🤍
Hi Mr Brown I'm a beginner I play at my church every Sunday now still learning more daily but I want to say thank you for these lessons they are extremely helpful and I am indeed grateful. Been searching for help so long. May the Lord Bless you sir. 🙏
Hey Rick, I am not the type of person that jumps in every video to comment, but I have to say that you have really reached me, and I pretty am sure I am not the only one.
You say that we have to commit to the music and not to those (many) youtube pretending teachers that just show of their (actually fantastic) skills, I will follow your advice.
I play the bass, just to enjoy a little bit of time for myself after the work.
Looking forward more videos, thanks and keep the good work.
Hi, I am a beginner (started bass 3/4 months ago) and I just discovered your channel I really like the way you talk explain things and it makes me want to REALLY learn bass and not just to play famous songs without understanding the basses
Thank you for your efforts.
I am a beginner four strings bass player, and I like the way u teach you are so cool and soft spoken, it's easy to listen to your lesson, an I'm learned a lot. Thanks
I love your personality and charactor. You are the perfect teacher that encourage! Thank you.
You are so welcome. Thank you for your very kind words.
Awesome Advice Rich...! WOW.....I'm going back 60 years to my childhood hearing that from my music teacher. My music teacher many moons ago while learning keyboard said the "same thing". He did not believe in Ball Hogs. Or as he put it Show offs hogging the music. LOLOLOLOL Their will always be a specific place and time for that, in the music if ...like you said...... the music or melody calls for it. . The Tugboat theory is what music is about. Each instrument complimenting gently together to make a Glorious sound of all instruments playing together to make a beautiful measure of music. Thank You.
43 year old starting on week 2 of learning music and the bass. Your content is invaluable, and you vibes are so pleasant ❤❤❤
Thank you Mr. Brown. You’re doing Gods work here.
Yes absolutely Turseturnip, I share your sentiment, music is a world wide Spiritual Language and Mr Brown is sharing his God given gift to us who are willing and determine to learn, God Bless him and may he continue to share with us his God given talent.. my aim is to make one big contribution once a year ( Xmas Day ). Happy learning my friend.. Gods Blessings to you and to everyone who is learning from this incredible gifted, talented person...( I just love how and when he raises his eyebrows after a comment/ statement.😅😂
There are more than enough bass teachers on RUclips but we all need more of you! I appreciate you sir. I've been learning Simandl in the first 2 positions and sliding either my pinky or first finger back and forth to the 4th or back to the 1st fret. My hands are small but they're also old!
Rich, I’m a returning bass after a 50 year break. Your teaching style and content are superb! The best I’ve seen!
Most awesome number1bass guitar lessons for beginners on RUclips bar none, this guy deserves a gold medal as a bass player myself ( not a teacher/ instructor) this is the most VALUABLE Bass guitar lesson again for beginners, .. you will ever come across on any online platform relating to learning how to play the bass guitar, this guy is the most genuine teacher, instructor there is, so the bottom line for all you guys out there wanting to learn the bass guitar is, look no further.. Trust me, Believe me.... THIS IS THE ONE, THIS IS IT...
HAPPY LEARNING.
I'm so happy to have discovered your channel. I'm just starting out, so much gratitude my friend!
From us beginners, thank you! You're a naturally great teacher!
Thank you so much, Joe!
Best teacher out there! at any subject, music or not. keep it up man 🙏
I have watched several of your videos now and I think the first thing I'm going to be doing is memorizing all the notes .I'm ordering a bass kit today
Man, Rich! You have the knack of making things so accessible.. Thank you, brother.
Electric Company, Brilliant - So Dig The Riff Over The Tip Numbers - And You Mr Rich, You ARE The WoW Factor - Go Team Human
Happy Friday The 13th,
Cheers
Great advice. By the way your intro graphics are the best I've seen on RUclips. Slick
Oh wow! Thank you very much!
I have been playing for more than 25 years, your words inspire me to learn more everyday, I love your humble aproach, you are a great teacher, greetings from Mexico.👏👏👏
Totally great ! I just got a bass for Christmas after playing real guitars for decades (just kidding 🙂 ). This video is spot on with advice for getting started in a good direction. After playing thru this a number of times, I jumped on a backing track. It had an Am chord (flattened 3rd). I played an A. No one complained or stopped the backing track. 🙂 I look forward to following more of your excellent videos!
I continue to be impressed and thankful for how you bring simplicity to the lessons. By the way Rich, with that voice, you need to be on the radio 📻
Thank you so much for your very kind words, Edwin. BTW, I AM on the radio!
jazz.fm/timetable/event/new-origins/#:~:text=New%20Origins%20is%20a%20weekly,that%20are%20fresh%20yet%20universal.
Love you bro!
I'm a drummer who wants to play bass. And fun fact, i also watch rob Brown 's drumming videos. RB, et RB are my two teachers. And both are really nice !
Thanks for your good spirit, thanks for this great tips !
This was an absolutely fantastic video, thank you.
I second that 🎉 thank you so much. Really helps 🎵🪄💣🙏🏻
"Put on a U2 record... and test that theory" - Truer words have never been spoken ;) Your content is so rich (no pun intended)... I have come back to this video over and over. As an ear player, I'm really trying to buckle down and learn these notes. Thank you for this.
Thank you! I’m always so motivated after watching your videos 😁
My first bass should be arriving within 2 days and I'm super excited! Always LOVED the sound of bass and the style. My fingers already hurt from, playing the guitar and they will hurt even more when I pick up the bass.
I also don't have any role models on the bass or sth I just really love the style and sound which is probably for the best, because I am going in with no expectation at all, I just wanna have fun and improve where I can.
Wishing all of you alot of fun too and keep playin.
I love RICH BROWN. You are so humble
i have been far too long away from being myself and this channel is getting me closer every day! Thank you Rich!
Thanks Rich you’re such a great teacher. So calm and delightful to listen to. I tend to hop about and end up learning nothing! I will follow your advice 😁
YOU are an awesome teacher. I'm a retired teacher and use your vids to help beginners.
So dog gone true I felt the same way two years ago, especially watching other RUclips videos that was playing 100 mph, but telling me I can play like this in just two to 6 months lol I am definitely a tugboat 👍🏾 I love the way you teach man. So patient and calm.
Thanks for sharing this encouragement. Attainable tips, and as a newbie (Nov-2022), I can confirm that learning the notes first frets, especially on a simple song helps big time. I would also like to suggest the legendary Leland Sklar, who has RUclips channel where we can see him play some popular James Taylor and Jackson Brown tunes. Really enjoy your channel and your chill-paced teaching method. Keep up the great work.
Richie it's super simple basic stuff but these are the building blocks. Kudos to you for sharing this with us. Thanks pal, it's just great 👍👍
Thank you, god bless you 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much, Marco. 🙏🏾
You are a great source of inspiration, I’ve had this bass sitting in my music studio for years and now I’m picking it up again and really starting to enjoy playing the bass again. I can’t thank you enough
That means a lot. Thank you!
You are sooooo good at teaching!!! Thank you for taking the time and effort to teach bass basics! I just started playing!
Thanks Rich. I am a beginning bass player and this is the best advice I have seen yet.
Another video full of advice on technique and also words of encouragement. I remember telling someone I started playing Bass at 16 and a half. There was no encouragement, just a response of you'll never learn to play bass. I stopped for 20 odd years. I'm now 58 and I'm still learning. Thanks to guys like Rich Brown who obviously loves and knows his craft , I actually enjoy learning. Thanks Rich ! Your an absolute star 🌟
Hi Rich, I added you into my daily to-do list. Love your teaching style. Your top tip is so important as I watch so many shredders it is hard to fathom their skills. I've been on my journey for about 4 months after not having picked up my bass for 20+ years. At 63 learning some chops.
my man! thank you!
Thanks for these tips Mister Rich Brown. You're a good teacher and tell very good words. Beginner bass player from France. Thanks again !
Really appreciate your vids. I consider myself intermediate but always watch beginner lessons jut to make sure. lol I always get something from it too.
Great video! Want to get back to learning music after a long break, and the encouragment is super appreciated!
Rich.... You are such a great relaxed teacher of the bass, especially for a beginner. How you describe how to make music instead of fingers all over the fret board (as a look at me musician) gives me so much more energy to chill and enjoy learning how to play.
I have just purchased a bass, and will be spending the afternoon tomorrow going through a few of your chilled lessons. (Metronome on 80bpm, with the body sway and feeling the tempo)
Happy days Rich...
Thanks for all the work you put into your videos for us beginners. Very motivational.
Thank you so much, Gabriel.
Tip number 1 was beautiful
Tip 6! Get a teacher, if even for only a couple of lessons. You will learn so much more in a short span that if you learn on your own.
Tip 7! Go sloooooooooooooooow when learning a riff.
Thank you so much for your lovely words of encouragement! I didn't realise how much I needed it. Thank you again! ☺
You're very welcome, Hanna. You got this!
You are a great teacher. Thank You!
Thank you!
Thanks! You’re a great teacher !
"...big difference to those who want to play bass to entertain and those who want to make music"...what a great quote! Thanks so much...make music allll the way! I'm going to see about playing along to some simple songs right now. Thanks for all these tips!
Thank you for the lesson!
I play some keyboard stuff and I just really like the bass sound. Thinking about getting a real bass... This is encouraging 😊
Very encouraging! 10 to 15 minutes a day. It really helps. Thanks a lot.
Having small hands.Not really anyone covers where to place your hand or how to run the neck line with your hand n fingers on the neck.Tyvm on talking about it.That really helps.👍
I think you are right. They kind of gloss over the technique a lot.
This was fantastic. You're a great teacher, very calm and well spoken.
Great advice! Tip #1 is so true. It’s always wise to revisit that from time to time. It’s the essence of being a bass player.
thank you so much Rich!!!!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement I really like how your style is your pretty laid back I wish I could meet you getting kind of old 63 I've always wanted to play the tips on playing and whatnot are really good but the last one about encouragement is really good I'm getting a little frustrated thank you
Thank you for the tips,these are very helpful. I am a 6 strings bass beginner. This is my 1st bass.😊 Please make more 6 strings videos in the future. Thank you so much.😊
Thank you Rich, it never hurts to get back to the basics no matter what your level of skill is, I am on the beginner side of the game myself. Peace and love.
Rich, your delivery and breakdowns of the lessons are superb! I'm loving every video.
On the note of serving the music -- think of Stand By Me by Ben E. King. What a simple bass line that lays the foundation for a masterpiece. Final tip was ace!
I'm a folk fingerstyle guitarist. Picked up a bass guitar for the first time when our church bassist left the church to pursue a new relationship (hope she's worth it). Church band was to do a special musical number with lots of bass in less then 2 weeks. I figured out enough to fake my way through the song and the congregation seemed to enjoy it. Now own my first bass, a Line 6, and want to do it justice. Your bass sounds clean, your instruction is very understandable. So I Subscribed to your channel, will be using your tips and instruction to help start my new musical journey.
Thanks so much, and welcome to the channel!
Love the slow calm demeanor. It makes it very easy to follow along..
Thank you - great lesson!
Excellent
i needed to hear the advice near the end youre awesome!!
Thanks Rich!
Wise words Rich🙌
I started out playing to the radio. That ear training stood me in good stead when I later took up saxophone and even later piano. IMO it is best to first learn to play by ear and then learn to read notation. I had some struggles with the dots but none as bad as some sight-readers I've known who really hated the feeling of rookiness and driving blind.
I love how down to earth you are Sir! I learned a lot and thank you for this videos that you make! It encourages me to learn bass and enjoy it.
Your way of teaching is very nice my dear Sir🎉. May God bless you!
I appreciate your instruction and great energy. What a wonderful helpful video! Thank you!
Thanks very much, Sally. I appreciate the kind words.
I am 48 and just picked up a bass. I feel too old to start, since many musicians start as little kids and have a lifetime to learn. It’s discouraging. Also, I have trouble finding the bass parts in top 40 radio. It’s buried in the mix a lot of times. How do you pick it out or develop the ear for it? Thanks.
Thanks a lot! Especially the tipp about the C major scale was an eye opener.
I'm so glad that helped. Thank you for watching.
thanks Rich, looking forward to digging through your lessons.