Gospel Bassics: Fundamentals 2

[nrb4God]

I've been playing bass for about a year now and am constantly striving for excellence (practicing scales, strudying theory, etc.). I REALLY enjoy your videos. They have such a good prgression. It's like going back to the basics (no pun intended). May God bless you as you impart what you have learned to others.

[mrlickem1]

I just brought a Ibanez EDB 605 5-string Bass Guitar as a start to learn the bass do you think I should have started off with a 4 string or will i be ok with this bass??

[Torch7]

@mrlickem1 Starting on a 4 or 5 is totally a preference thing. Some people swear by either 4, 5, or 6 strings basses. Playing a 5 simply gives your a wider range of notes. I think the 5 string was a great decision. :)

Now learn as much as you can, and try to apply what you learn in a musical context. I wish you much success in your bass journey.

[ytjhhh]

please what can you suggest for musting. My strings keeps buzzing

[Torch7]

@ytjhhh To eliminate buzzing many people will use a hair scrunchie, or robber band type object. Personally I believe that working on your technique, to mute strings as you play is the best option.  Also your bass' setup is very important.

Hope that helps.

[thislisa]

You are a gifted teacher.

[Torch7]

@thislisa Thanks.



[rawfood777]

thank ahk im a drummer ad i luv the bass i just pick up the bass today and start playing luv it .Give thanks for the information Shalaam

[quesiepink35115]

hi! Question. Do you suppose to play on the frets or between them?

[Torch7]

I play directly behind the fret, with the camera angle it appears that my finger is pressing on top of the fret, but it is direclty behind it.

[soukpakse]

thanks so much , now i know what is major or minor sounds like.

[originalclicktight]

im a master class pianist of 15 years and i been playin bass lil over a year ,but i learn some new stuff ,small or large every time i watch your bass vids so keep it up ,cause as experienced musicians we know training constanly not just on songs and styles BUT , apriciateing studing the theory,that IS WHAT REALL Y SEPERATES THE MEN FROM THE BOYS IN LEARNING AND KEEPING SKILLS SHARP. man of GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP IT UP YOUR ARE A GREAT TEACHER .

[wolsing333]

i lover your vids!

they're propably the best bass lesson on the tube!

can you recommend the Yamaha TRB1005?

i think i may buy it, or the 6-string model..

god bless! :)

[Torch7]

Thanks... I like the TRB alot.... It really depends on what sound you are trying to get though...

[wolsing333]

i play worship to, so im seeking a warm and kind of "bassy" sound, if ypu know what i mean..

[StefonJamalHickson]

@Torch7 wat if u have a four string how does the alphabet go

[Torch7]

The Notes work the same, there is just one less string.

[StefonJamalHickson]

so its EADG

[Torch7]

@StefonJamalHickson Exactly.

[StefonJamalHickson]

thanks im just startin out i ordered a Peavey BXP 4 String yesterday.. I hope it is a good buy..

[Torch7]

@StefonJamalHickson Sure, that's more than a capable bass...remember great musicians make the instrument sound great.

[iconic558]

man thats so well explained well done, keep it up for us rookies

[djthomaswhite]

You are a natural teacher! Great coverage of bass playing. I have been watching and learning from your videos, and they are much easier than other videos I have tried to learn from. Thank you very kindly for these lessons!

[Torch7]

Thanks... check out new vids on youtube[dot]com/gospelbassline­s

[marc24a24]

The vids is helping alot, but hey about tuninig your strings what if you have a four string bass - Marc A

[rarisgod]

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[effhashemm]

Hey man, I'm just getting started on this instrument and I find your videos really enriching and entertaining, especially this one! Thanks for the videos! God bless!

[Torch7]

Thanks I appreciate the comments.

[treverpitts]

i been playing bass 5 years and i tyhink your good i play a 4 string dean bass and im wanting tolearn how to slap better how can you help me with that

[kscotto8]

discover Larry Graham Sly and the family stone and Graham Central station this should set you on your way to slappin' and poppin' he's the godfather of the the style you want to learn