If playing the bass bores you even the slightest, you are playing the wrong instrument, bass to me is never boring, I am never bored when I play, playing bass to me is fun as hell.
I don't find the bass guitar boring, I find it challenging, sometime more so than others may but me I need that push, if it were too easy that would bore me, and I would feel my instructors are not challenging me enough, this wonderful instrument is not for everyone, if you're lazy or not easily motivated, the bass may not be for you, when I learn something new I feel good about that,I get sense of pride, and I want more. The instructors at lessonface are the💣. Namely Miss Yonit Speigleman the 🐅💣 I hope I didn't misspell her name, an excellent instructor.
Works the same on drums re: funk. The same groove without ghost notes on the snare doesn't work nearly as seamlessly as it does with the ghost notes. As a longtime drummer who dabbles in guitar and has recently decided he's going to get a bass, this is an invaluable realization.
It's the space between the lines that connect the groove together. Lines and spaces in music, is very important to understand that part of music theory as well as knowing scales and chords, you have to know good timing between the bars and measures.
Yes, this is great advice to all bass players. I am often very quick to criticize this type of lesson so when it is impeccable as this one is I must offer praise. She may not impress someone trying to be Andre Segovia on a guitar tuned down anoctave but listen to every note she plays, just perfect, not a hint of fret rattle and they all ring like bells. This type of articulation only comes from sound technique, you wont hear it in the shed. This bass player is loved by all the other people in the band because she is a 'bass player'. I know she really is a New York session player because in Sydney Australia I can see her on later night TV most nights. Most guys that make these you tube clips only imagine they have done paid sessions. So why, because it sounds so good, it is what a bass line should be. She is the only one I have ever heard refer to tone production. Emulate her and you will get gigs. Learn from most of the others and you have a really delirious time in your bed room and the guys in the music shop will be really impressed.
The first point she makes is why I feel every musician should know how to play at the very least basic drums. Learning drums has helped my timing tremendously
This is a very good lesson! It's not just playing funk or learn a funk riff on bass. It's also about understanding subdivisions of 16th notes . . . This lesson is a good tool for every player.
Excellent pointers and explanations. I note you're also using just a few ghost notes to add to the funkiness of the sound. (And it did so nicely.) It would have been great if you would have elaborated just a bit on the subtlety the ghost notes added to the sound of the line. Very good playing!
I have playing guitar for 62 years and now have switched to bass. I love it especially ghost notes. But excuise my ignorance: what are that thing hanging off the head of your guitar and the pink thing . is that a capo?
Love the explanation and it help me a lot now that I’m traying to learn more style other than heavy Metal which is my favorite but I just get lost when she star to talk about the notes on the scale because I just Lisent To what I play and if sound good? I play it, of course I know the notes on the base ( like 4th string is E,F,F#,G,G#,A,A#,B,C,D,D#,E) but I don’t know what sácale is which one so for me is like this: I will play this and if it sound good I will use it and if it sound out of key naaa let me try something else...lol
In guitar playin Id usually just write letters as if as guide where chords progress but in bass playing it is like playing the piano again without the g clef
Hey. Think of the major scale. Lets take C major : C = root (1), D = 2, E (3) the third, F =(4), G = (5), A = (6), B =(7) the seventh. If you lower the third (E) of a half step you're flattening it and you get a flat third = flat 3 = Eb. Same thing with any degree of the scale.
Scale of A is: A (1st), B (2nd), C# (3rd), D (4th), E (5th), F# (6th), G# (7th), so flat 3 is C instead of C# and flat 7 is G instead of G#. Sharp (#) means half step up, flat (b) means half step down.
Yes. E major chord is E+G#+B, root is E, third is G#, flat 3 is G, 7th is D#, flat 7 is D, assuming we're in the scale of E (at least technically while an E major chord is played). It's always the same shape we're dealing with on the fretboard.
They're not. It depends on body wood, strap button placement, scale length etc. If you get the right bass, it won't dive. Also, certain straps can help with neck dive. I've got a Stingray that dives and I sorted it with a strap
Been playing for years, many years and always by tabs, never knew how to use my ears. its frustrating because its like repeating a text without knowing the language.
With any instrument, using your ears is just a matter of doing it over and over. Force yourself to learn some songs without tabs, sheet music, or a video, and youll get there.
@@laughingmantis1769 Thank you, I think about it every day, and really don't know whats missing. I can play many songs after learning the tabs, I can recognize tones and notes, absolutely not tone def, but for more than 10 years playing bass and guitar y can't even tune them without a runner, thats says it all.
@@SpeedGio I learned to play by ear by playing along with the radio for at least 20 minutes each day. Nothing fancy or complicated at first and no fussing about the note names beyond aiming to figure out the key and chord sequence e.g. I IV V on D. You don't even have to copy the original bass-lines - just jam along and have fun. Also, practice intervals especially minor 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, octaves, minor 7ths. Again not worrying about the note names, more concentrating on the chord and scale degree. Most importantly, go easy on yourself - it's a whole different pathway so expect to feel like a rookie. Only measure yourself by how far you've come, not by how far you think you'll need to go!
Want to learn more? Check out Yonit's booking page at www.lessonface.com/instructor/yonit-spiegelman
If playing the bass bores you even the slightest, you are playing the wrong instrument, bass to me is never boring, I am never bored when I play, playing bass to me is fun as hell.
MDKArtist have you ever played in a trio with a blues guitarist?
@@whipsmartchris yes, played in many different bands, from top 40 to metal
I don't find the bass guitar boring, I find it challenging, sometime more so than others may but me I need that push, if it were too easy that would bore me, and I would feel my instructors are not challenging me enough, this wonderful instrument is not for everyone, if you're lazy or not easily motivated, the bass may not be for you, when I learn something new I feel good about that,I get sense of pride, and I want more. The instructors at lessonface are the💣. Namely Miss Yonit Speigleman the 🐅💣 I hope I didn't misspell her name, an excellent instructor.
Ghost notes. Don't forget ghost notes. Extra funk spice.
Works the same on drums re: funk. The same groove without ghost notes on the snare doesn't work nearly as seamlessly as it does with the ghost notes.
As a longtime drummer who dabbles in guitar and has recently decided he's going to get a bass, this is an invaluable realization.
From the Netherlands; thanks for this interesting funk bais lesson!
Everything is on the ONE
These tips are the essence of how to play funk bass lines. Thank you.
Funk is all about the 1. Whatever you play, always go back to the 1. Gotta hit that 1. That's it. That's funk. Simple.
Bootsy Colllins best lesson.
Ive learned a lot for just a 3 sentence
@@lantawkalsada9516 Haha! Bootsy Collins is the real teacher. All about that 1. 🎸⭐🤩⭐🎸
Keep it on the 1 baby. That's it.
Everything is on the one
It's the space between the lines that connect the groove together. Lines and spaces in music, is very important to understand that part of music theory as well as knowing scales and chords, you have to know good timing between the bars and measures.
Yes, this is great advice to all bass players. I am often very quick to criticize this type of lesson so when it is impeccable as this one is I must offer praise. She may not impress someone trying to be Andre Segovia on a guitar tuned down anoctave but listen to every note she plays, just perfect, not a hint of fret rattle and they all ring like bells. This type of articulation only comes from sound technique, you wont hear it in the shed. This bass player is loved by all the other people in the band because she is a 'bass player'. I know she really is a New York session player because in Sydney Australia I can see her on later night TV most nights. Most guys that make these you tube clips only imagine they have done paid sessions. So why, because it sounds so good, it is what a bass line should be. She is the only one I have ever heard refer to tone production. Emulate her and you will get gigs. Learn from most of the others and you have a really delirious time in your bed room and the guys in the music shop will be really impressed.
Craig Douglas You need to be made of iron to keep playing in this cyberspace of racism, misogyny and incel besserwissers. She’s an awesome player!
The first point she makes is why I feel every musician should know how to play at the very least basic drums. Learning drums has helped my timing tremendously
This is a very good lesson! It's not just playing funk or learn a funk riff on bass. It's also about understanding subdivisions of 16th notes . . . This lesson is a good tool for every player.
Subbing for this instructor. I play guitar and I could never get that feeling when trying the bass. Now I'm getting it. Thank you.
Thanks for the FREE lesson. Keep the music alive!
I love their outfits
Your strategy of presentation is natural , excellent & deserves huge appreciation.
Good sound.
Excellent pointers and explanations. I note you're also using just a few ghost notes to add to the funkiness of the sound. (And it did so nicely.) It would have been great if you would have elaborated just a bit on the subtlety the ghost notes added to the sound of the line. Very good playing!
Hey !
Thanks for your video! Really Helpful! But can we get the tracks without the bass, so we can train with it, please ?
Great teaching ! Thank you so much.
Fantastic lesson ! Really appreciate the multiple camera angles too, which show how you mute with your left index finger .
That is a SWEET bass.
Fender Jazz
I want more lessons, but all these lessons are lessons that I got 15 years ago. Keep posting this stuff for the new player.
I have playing guitar for 62 years and now have switched to bass. I love it especially ghost notes. But excuise my ignorance: what are that thing hanging off the head of your guitar and the pink thing . is that a capo?
Not seeing the links to pdf or backing track. Am I missing something?
I like your teachings
Thank you ma'am heheh Jeff from Philippines here! :)
Great lesson!
I like this Bass.
The strap on the end there - I believe it's called a 'Fret Strap'? What does it do?
It dampens the strings so they don't ring creating noise when you play
She is a good teacher!!! She is cute too. She explain the principles easy.
I have been playing bass for over 30 years and your advice is always spot on!
Love the explanation and it help me a lot now that I’m traying to learn more style other than heavy Metal which is my favorite but I just get lost when she star to talk about the notes on the scale because I just Lisent To what I play and if sound good? I play it, of course I know the notes on the base ( like 4th string is E,F,F#,G,G#,A,A#,B,C,D,D#,E) but I don’t know what sácale is which one so for me is like this: I will play this and if it sound good I will use it and if it sound out of key naaa let me try something else...lol
I love you Yonit!
Awesome funk pattern....
i love ittttt....keep on....👍👍👍👍
I love the color of that bass! What is it called? I have to have one! Great video!
It is a purdy bass! I think that's butterscotch, isn't it?
@@MusikPlusMehr I dont know. I certainly want one whatever its called! I cant seem to find one though.
I'm learning so much from you.
I have a crush on my bass teacher
I have a crush on her tone.
To have a bass-playing girlfriend, now that would be a dream!
I was just going to say the same thing except she isn’t my teacher. Smart, pretty and natural.
@@Richard.Hybels She isn't my teacher either, shes my wife
Creeps these days smh...
Sounds nice no fret buzz
I love your classes. Thanks for sharing!
Good video! I wonder what that blue clip on your bass is and what it does😁
That’s a tuner bro
This is great! Thank u!
Great lesson!! Love your teaching style and chops.
lessonface.com is cool but where is the link? may I have link to pdf plz?
i like her playing funk bass
Wonderful and very helpful lesson. Thank you.
She looks graceful......wow........wishing to her bass guitar disciple ........
What song is this thanks ❤
Best way to move up and down the neck?
HOLA COMO PUEDO ENCONTRAR LA PISTA DE FONDO ESA QUE TIENES PARA ENSAYAR EN EL BAJO LO QUE ESTAS HACIENDO EN EL VIDEO
Very good method
If she's in any bands I NEED to know 🥲
I will try to learn how to make my bass funkier.
is that bass guitar small or standard?
Whats that color pink on the end of the neck?
Thanks.
Thank you!
In guitar playin Id usually just write letters as if as guide where chords progress but in bass playing it is like playing the piano again without the g clef
thank you , I have learned so much and thank you for all your help
I love these tutorials !
'On the 1' will do ;)
What song is this - 70’s sounding groove
I know I am dumb, but what is the pink thing on the neck?
That is a sweet bass!!!
Nice, Thank you
Mam... i m from india...
I want to play bass...
Can i buy Sire marcus miller M3
Yes you can. They are good basses for the money.
Note choices noted :)
A bass lesson over coffee. Nice.
Amazing!!! I play bass on Heavy Metal band, but I always putting funkie lines in our songs....hahahahaha
hahahahaha
Sergio Leopoldo Hahaha it’s like you’re getting away with a horrible crime.
Yuichi Tuba oh yeah!! I'm such a bastard...hahahahaha
That's awesome! Sounds like you're making your own fun and offering the audience another interesting layer of music to listen to! Rock on!
I don't know much about music. Could someone explain me what is a flat 7 and a flat 3 please?
Hey. Think of the major scale. Lets take C major : C = root (1), D = 2, E (3) the third, F =(4), G = (5), A = (6), B =(7) the seventh. If you lower the third (E) of a half step you're flattening it and you get a flat third = flat 3 = Eb. Same thing with any degree of the scale.
Scale of A is: A (1st), B (2nd), C# (3rd), D (4th), E (5th), F# (6th), G# (7th), so flat 3 is C instead of C# and flat 7 is G instead of G#. Sharp (#) means half step up, flat (b) means half step down.
@@hans-joachimbierwirth4727 thanks a lot. So if my guitar is playing an E major chord I could play some E, G and D?
Yes. E major chord is E+G#+B, root is E, third is G#, flat 3 is G, 7th is D#, flat 7 is D, assuming we're in the scale of E (at least technically while an E major chord is played). It's always the same shape we're dealing with on the fretboard.
@@hans-joachimbierwirth4727 I made this line out of this vid and your help ruclips.net/video/AaYreFZyJLQ/видео.html
Thank you this was very helpful
What is the name of that pink “mute” near the nut?
fretwrap
What bass is this
so funky
Great lesson!
Awesome, thanks for the valuable tips
Why are bass guitars always neck heavy?
They're not. It depends on body wood, strap button placement, scale length etc. If you get the right bass, it won't dive. Also, certain straps can help with neck dive. I've got a Stingray that dives and I sorted it with a strap
I love her
I hope that you'll be my personal bass teacher, omg
I think another scene will happen..
Great Lesson, thank you. How many BPM have you got on the beat (metronome)? I visited soundcloud but sometimes I just can get the metronome.
Guilherme Mello It’s about 80 BPM
Lovely Advice..
Muted notes makes funkier.
Really great.
What are the function of those red and blue thinks on the bass arm?
those things* are very usefull.. the blue one is the clamp of the tuner and the pink one is a fretwrap
What is that strap at the bottom of your bass head?
Fret wrap. Eliminates unwanted resonance from the strings that aren't being played.
The ONE.
where is this music sheet?.. I cannot get there using the link
Hi Radek. You can find it on Yonit's profile on the website on the Curriculum section. Thanks!
Thank you! Church bassinet
Ah yes, the funky rude note. I'm also fun of that!
Why the damper on fret one?
It's to dampen all the strings when doing tapping, which it's NOT what this lesson is about. It's just part of her gear.
If i had a hacker. I will push this clip top trending on youtube 😎😎😎
Been playing for years, many years and always by tabs, never knew how to use my ears. its frustrating because its like repeating a text without knowing the language.
With any instrument, using your ears is just a matter of doing it over and over. Force yourself to learn some songs without tabs, sheet music, or a video, and youll get there.
@@laughingmantis1769 Thank you, I think about it every day, and really don't know whats missing. I can play many songs after learning the tabs, I can recognize tones and notes, absolutely not tone def, but for more than 10 years playing bass and guitar y can't even tune them without a runner, thats says it all.
@@SpeedGio I learned to play by ear by playing along with the radio for at least 20 minutes each day. Nothing fancy or complicated at first and no fussing about the note names beyond aiming to figure out the key and chord sequence e.g. I IV V on D. You don't even have to copy the original bass-lines - just jam along and have fun.
Also, practice intervals especially minor 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, octaves, minor 7ths. Again not worrying about the note names, more concentrating on the chord and scale degree.
Most importantly, go easy on yourself - it's a whole different pathway so expect to feel like a rookie. Only measure yourself by how far you've come, not by how far you think you'll need to go!
@@unclemick-synths Thank you! I think that my biggest mistake is that i overthink it too much, i will follow your advice with ease.
@@SpeedGio You're welcome. I'm a huge over-thinker myself 😀
Alguien lo tiene en español???
very very thanks
In the first example, the notes on the staff are As. Why is she playing Es?
Because an E is the 5th, one the notes in a minor chord or minor pentatonic scale.
It's minor 7. The flat 7 sounds like a major 6 and is not present in the minor 7 chord.
I want that chili red sr5 you're selling on reverb so bad!
Good video
Thanks Yonit. Good advice and helpful lesson.
I have been following you since you hit RUclips
Now I know how to deal with my fingers
Thanks Yonit! I always get good info from your videos
i need one bass Guitar