Slap Bass lesson, double thumb/pluck and funk peel-off (BL02)

[Bassimprov17]

Since when did Flea start playin Warwick?

[Pudsy440]

great playin' nice slap style, very funky.

[MrArmface]

Dude you kick ass on the bass, how long you been playing?

[casimer]

@MrArmface thanks man. I've been playing about 15 years now, started when I was about 13. I've still a long way to go!

[KatherinefortheWIN]

@casimer thanks :)

[KatherinefortheWIN]

@casimer Hey sorry if this is a repeat question but where can i find tab for this. Ive got the slap/thump rythym down i just need tabs so i can learn the rest :)....soo keen

[casimer]

@KatherinefortheWIN Hi, that's great that you're learning it. I don't have tabs currently for this one, but I'll put it on the list and get it to you. Cheers

[TheDoodMan]

@casimer Without a doubt, one of the best bass grooves I've ever heard. I adore this piece and I'm learning most of it by ear. If you made tabs for it, I'd appreciate a copy. You rock, Casimer, I'm going to check you out on Marlowe's site.

[casimer]

@TheDoodMan thanks! V kind of you. I still have tabbed this one up yet... I will have to do so and let you know.

Cheers

[KatherinefortheWIN]

Hey sorry if this is a repeated question but where can i find tab for this. Ive got the slap/thump rythym down i just need tabs so i can learn the rest :)....soo keen

[IndyR0ck]

duuuuude :O

[duomaxi]

dope... however i think you should get more into it instead of just playing... try to groove it moreee.... thumbs up btw :)!!!!!

[redsugarmusic]

I really found your videos useful, i've always enjoyed slap more than normal bass... I stumbled across your videos and learn't some new tricks to add to my arsenal =) thanks alot, by coincidence i'm about to buy the bass that your using haha

[casimer]

@redsugarmusic that's cool, it's a lovely bass. Great that you've learned from the vids

[mginsel]

Sweet as sugar, smooth as silk. Reminds me of Mark King.

[clarinet343]

You make Louis Johnson proud!

[triffling11pirate]

What is it that you do instead of the second peel-off.

That sounds bad ass, and i'd love to learn that.

[casimer]

@triffling11pirate do you mean the hammer-ons? I'm hammering-on from F-G on the D string, then C-D and A#-C on the A string. If you listen to the bass solo in 'You can Call me Al' by Paul Simon, the bass player does a cool, similar thing. There's a nice reverse effect on it too. That whole bass line rules.

[triffling11pirate]

@casimer My mom would allways have them in the stereo when i was young and that solo was part of the reason i ever even picked up the bass. Can't believe it's just hammer-ons. Thanks alot man, you're great!

[slaphancock]

@casimer what i can't see is whether you are hammering on off an up-stroke on the thumb or off a pluck. It's easy with the pluck, but I've really been trying to get it with the thumb cause I think that's what you're doing.

Great work! my slapping has improved mightily in the past few months!

[guitarpwner67]

cool vid

[redvsbluefanman]

You're amazing; and one of the reasons I picked up a bass guitar last year.

[casimer]

@redvsbluefanman thanks for the comment, that's awesome.

[casimer]

@redvsbluefanman thanks for the comment, that's awesome!

[SupermanHIppy]

i can almost play that awesome teacher

[casimer]

@SupermanHIppy thanks a lot! Great that it's helping you, check out my other vids too. Cheers

[SupermanHIppy]

i love how you go into a lesson to teach it insted of just playin it

[SirrusTheCool]

You sir are an inspiration. Time to go buy a jazz bass.

[AwwSnap13]

God damn you for blowing my mind, it's everywhere now :D

[casimer]

@AwwSnap13 lol, thanks?!

[mrvietcong1]

WOW youre right hand technique is AMAZING im don t know learn it x( youre amazing

[vitioNNN]

thanks it's very useful!

[Pied777]

Great technique, this is quite impressive great job !

[DVGTS1]

damn that was a good tune...what bass is that? yamaha?

[casimer]

thanks. It's a Warwick Corvette, passive electrics. cheers

[ShallowFry]

so funky it's damn near obscene!

nice playing =]

[Froggeh92]

Best bass piece i've heard so far... So much funk cant possibly be in 1 bass line!!! ITS IMPOSSIBLE. Hardcore man 5 stars. Subbed!

[casimer]

Many thanks, glad you're appreciating the funk! More to come soon.

[rapmasterjim]

@casimer Brother, you put the N in fuNk. This is some sick technique. Love it!

[Juanmann2k]

GREAT PIECE! Do you have the tab of this? I'd love to have it to practice. Thanks!

[Bygde]

You sir, is awesome!

[Nasrudin06]

Hey, great vid dude.

I need some advice.

When popping the strings, I almost always support my 1st finger with the others by pressing against the bass body.

Does that lead to bad technique/less speed and control?

Should I get rid of it?

I wondered because I can see your hand is almost always hovering above the body.

[casimer]

Hi Nasrudin06,

that's a valid way of playing if it feels comfortable to you. It can help to sort of springboard your hand off the body when playing certain techniques. I do it when playing a double pop on the D or G string (index then middle finger), but it doesn't feel necessary to do it all the time for me. Each to their own though. Cheers

[SupermanHIppy]

I love how you play i wish i could learn how its so amazing what you can do with a bass

[casimer]

Thank you. It's just practice, just keep on playing a lot, you'll get there

[Jesuslp180]

I love his warwick corvette.

[terminatorgir]

that was tight

[Pinklewilly]

bloody hell. Just when I think I'm starting to do okay I run into this. You bastard.

[casimer]

Lol, thanks?!

[narunarufever]

umm dude i need help on how to play the bass guitar plz help me

[hallseyjr]

nice beard

[DJJPLin]

im a drummer.....and HOLY shit that was amazing

[Kullervo848]

your a crazy bassplayer. Its cool, because slapping on this grade is so fucking heavy...

very good

5/5

[montyman34]

fantastic

[david703581]

nice bass and nice playing!

[LaCiupacapra]

wooohoooo!!! \:D/ shake it shake it \:D/ really nice dude!

[ryan2292]

QUALITY LESSON!

Seriously, most useful one ive found on youtube in years.

You sir, are a lord!

[beastmaster112]

your thumb is as long as your corvette.

[rightflipflop]

Nice vid, great tips!

[surkiller601]

holy shit that was good

[desmoantonine]

aeroplane by red hot chili peppers is similar

[Checker1O1]

nice groove

[worldtraveler101]

in the end of your video 1:00 can you show that alot slower or explain it to me in eaiser terms

thanks

[BassPlayerRene9]

great!