Thank you for reply! I got a question. When i get my bass guitar itll be my first guitar ever. But i want to know what guitar should i get first. I mean should it be 6 strings/5 strings or 4 strings. Because i noticed that most of the rock songs (which I'm going to try at 1st) are played with 6 strings, but guitars with 6 strings are very expensive and i have heard that beginners should play with 4 string guitar at first o i have no idea which one should i take first. :/
The standard (most common) bass guitar is a 4-string bass. Make sure you don't confuse "guitar" with "bass guitar". They have entirely different functions in music.
In the very early days (especially without supervision and thoughtful and paced practice) yes, our fingers do hurt. I suggest to build your stamina and the impacted muscle groups slowly.
Hi George,i'm a total beginner to playing bass i just got 1 this xmas.These tutorials are excellent,so easy to follow and very well explained.Great work.Thanks ;-)
thanks so much! i knew a little about bass and got one for xmas today and i now and confident enough to play in my school band thanks to your tutorials :) thanks again!
Gosh. Your videos are totally great. I know absolutely NOTHING about the bass guitar, and watching your video uploads from number 1 was a huge help. An enormous and very sincere THANK YOU!
i am 14 and will probably pic up the bass in the near future, your lessons seen like they will help tons, and the way you teach is a way that i can understand, i was wondering what kind of bass i should buy and if there are any tips you can give when im looking at one to buy
In your P.S., do you mean Flea? If so, he is an awesome role model.
Start your search with Squier, Ibanez and Yamaha basses. This may lead you further. It also depends on your budget.
Tips: Make sure the bass is healthy. Check out some dedicated bass forums to find more detail. The weight and balance of the bass is important (to me). Use your idols as a guide for the type of bass you like.
@MrDreamcatcher97 I am also a beginner bass player and I'd recommend you the Ibanez GSR200. Pretty good starter bass and I hear it's even good when you're not a beginner as well. Should be around 199.99 USD. If you're going to buy from, say Guitar Center, I believe you'll need to buy the bass, the amp (I bought a Fender Rumble 15 V2 15W Bass Amp 99.99 USD), a decent strap, cable, maybe a tuner, and maybe a stand. I skipped the gigbag/case since I'm practicing at home. Good luck mate.
by the way im also trying to play smoke on the water on the bass by the same way i do on guitar. I get this buzzing noise though when i hold down the string on the fret and try to switch real fast. any suggestions?
I am a drummer/percussionist and I need to mix it up a bit so I looked up how to play bass because my dad is a professional bass player and I started watching your videos and I have mastered everything so far up to this video; in only a night. I can’t wait to show my dad, Thx!
P.S. Playing bass is fun and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Question of curiosity also, my wrist that’s on the fret board is pretty soar and I was wondering if I will get used to it
You wrist should not be sore, unless you squeeze too hard for too long. Just use enough pressure to get a sound without fret buzz. Maybe your dad can take a look, just to make sure all is good.
Failing to cover 4 frets is going to necessitate much more shifting of your hand position, though. Which seems to leave you with a choice of the lesser of two evils... more splayed fingers, or more shifting... it's not clear which one is unequivocally worse, and it could well be an individual preference. (I tend to prefer using 4 fingers and shifting less).
I tend to use what is best for the situation. If, for example, a bass riff is within an octave shape (3 frets) in a lower position, then I use 4 in 3. If arpeggios, and possibly scales, are the main ingredient, then I will use 4 in 4.
Essentially, I want the playing and the technique to be physically comfortable - no stretches, no strains.
Hi there, i was just wondering what is the solution for my problem, i have very short little fingers, maybe just play with three fingers miss little finger all together, ive tryed using it but it doesnt work, thanks
Hi George! I'm a beginner and I have very small hands (as I'm only 14) and I was wondering if you would have any tips to make it easier to play with small hands? Thanks! Your videos are very helpful all the same!
Small hands should not be an issue when you use four fingers in the space of three frets (as addressed in this video) AND you pivot between notes, i.e. don't stretch.
I've been playing bass for 4 years and i'm not really a beginner but neither and expert. I want to learn more so i'm watching you from the basics. Hope you teach how to slap and stuff like that in later videos :)
I have 2 Slap Bass videos on You Tube, plus an entire and very affordable step-by-step, 12-part Slap Bass Video Series. (You will find links to my "easyslapbasslessons" website via my You Tube Slap Bass videos.
Hi George. i just want you to know that you are one of my biggest inspirations on playing the bass plus your mini lessons are really helping beginners like me
Hi George, I am so glad to see that 4 fingers on 3 frets will work. I have been straining to do 4 frets and it hasn't been good. I am a beginner and I am really enjoying your mini lessons.
Thanks for your input. Although it is a little known fact, most top professional bass players use the 4-in-3 approach, especially in the lower positions.
Is it normal for the strings to hit the frets when I do this? Are you pressing down on the strings or doing the same thing as what you showed us on the second lesson?
Hey, you're pretty good, and these videos have been helping me alot. I was wandering, can you help me with the tunning of a song? I've already learned how to play it, but I can't figure out the tuning (because the tabs tuning are wrong, maybe) It just doesnt sound the same
@BassLessonsOnline Hey, Thanks, but I'm having a bit of trouble tuning into that. Can you show a short video showing how to tune to that (using a tuner). I have a tuner, but I can't get that tune.
i have been playing bass for 6 months and am having playing notes and chords, due to the fact that i only have 4 fingers on left hand(no index finger) could you give advice thank you
i have been playing bass for 6 months and am having playing notes and chords, due to the fact that i only have 4 fingers on left hand(no index finger) could you give advice
i have been playing bass for 6 months and am having playing notes and chords, due to the fact that i only have 4 fingers on left hand(no index finger) could you give advice
I'm new at the bass, switching over from drums, and I'm following your lessons. I tried this technique and I'm hearing a lot of buzz when I press down on the strings. What could it be?
If you have followed exactly what I say and demonstrate in this lesson, and have practiced for a few days, then it is possible that your bass neck is convex and needs a setup.
Just make sure you don't overdo it. Less more often is better than more less often in the early stages. Also make sure your pinkie is not stretched, i.e. keep it arched as shown in this video.
Thank you for your kind comments. These You Tube videos are only an insight into my teaching approach. My Beginner to Intermediate step-by-step course of Bass Lessons Online (available via my website) contains 50 lessons - all with video.
Kind regards,
George
P.S. Don't forget to leave your house to play some gigs :)
Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos. And make them understandable! I just got my bass today and already fell in love with it. I think if I do three of these a day, and actually practice them, I'll be really good in the future.
i'm struggling with this 4 fingers on one string technique. i have no musical background at all and i find moving each finger individually on one string hard.
did i not do it correctly?
i will keep on trying and see if i improve some
your videos are awesome and i can't thank you enough!
hey your videos are really helpful. i don't have a bass yet but i'm really looking to get one. is there any advice you could give me when i'm out looking? like what kind of bass would be good for a beginner?
@BassLessonsOnline XD I just got a Squier for Christmas, I already had a fender strat and I think playing that has helped me get a jump start on my bass guitar
Thanks for you professional videos. I've been playing lefty guitar for 30 years and I recently started home recording. I was using very rudimentary keyboard skills to record basslines but I'm getting frustrated by the lack of feel. To this end I've ordered a cheap and cheerful Ashton lefty bass which should arrive tomorrow. I bought one of their cheap acoustics and was well impressed. I think they may actually be an Aussie company.
I look forward to learning with you. Cheers. Eric.
Thanks for your support and request. First you must determine the reason for your fingers being stiff. Are they cold, do you do labor involving your hands etc?
If the cause is just inappropriate technique, then my online bass course will help you fix your "problem".
Hey George, Thank you for these video's, I just got my first Bass guitar today, I love it and your video's already make this fun. Though I need alot of practice, my writs already hurts and my pinky needs more training. hehe :D
Congratulations! Yes, it always hurts a bit at first, but I'm sure you will happily get through the pain. (Just make sure you don't overdo the same movements and stretches.)
i JUST literally picked up a bass and these first two lessons have really made it easier to understand, and im more willing to pick it up and work on it now, thank you so much!!!
Hey George. I've been playing bass for 10 years now, and realized that I've never even touched the slap bass style at all. Your lessons are helping me out so much. Keep it up!
Hi George - I'm an absolute beginner and I'm getting alot out of your videos, so thanks!
Just a couple of questions - I've got long arms and fingers, and found I was bending my left wrist around alot (about 80-90 degress) doing the hammering exercise, which wasn't very comfortable! Do you bend your left wrist at all, or is it all in the fingers?
Also, I'm getting a bit of fret buzz with the hammering exercise, but I think that's just because I'm not pushing hard enough on the strings?
Thanks for your kind comments and for your queries.
The left wrist is most bent when playing on the E string and not bent at all when playing on the G string. Even on the E string the bend angle should be no more than 45 degrees.
There are many positioning aspects you should check.
The hammer-on is not so much about pushing as it is about a rapid hammer motion.
Thank you so much for these videos, George. I have been playing for the past two weeks, on my own, with some help from more experienced friends - I have found your videos to be extremely well-made and helpful in rounding out my technique; you also settled some doubts I had. Greetings from Brazil!
i cant find a way to play 10 - 14 - 12 - 10 - 5 comfotably. Any suggestion to witch fingers i should play that with for the most comfortable experience and make it sound clean (when i play i dont get it as clean as you got it eighter. I get a bad sound from my bass)
your lessons really helped me ive been practicing your seconed lesson for a mouth and my friends keep asking me where im taking lessons thank you soo much you rock.
Thank you very much George. I´ve been searching for some good bass lessons for a long time. I think I finally found what I´ve been looking for. Unlike all the others there is that professionalism in your videos. I guess you´ve got yourself a new student from Czech Republic. ;-) :-D Thanks again, George
Thanks alot George. I got my bass about 2 days ago, im 16 and I am asspiring to play in a rock.metal,alternative band but I would also like to play blues and maybe someclassic rock and your lessons are trully for begginers that do help alot.
In the beginning it doesn't appear to matter that much. However, as you progress, you will see how certain techniques will either aid or hinder your playing.
@BassLessonsOnline I think youre technique is awesome and makes sense and i was wondering if you knew where i could find other left hand techniques at on the web that are free
thank you for your lessons... I play the bass without any technics just like it was a guitar with the pick but I'm trying to learn fingerstyle now and I'm attending your classes :D thanks a lot
i just got my bass a couple of days ago and my friend has been seaching me. i started using my fingers but i wasnt real quick with them and i couldnt get a good solid sound from it. he let me use his pick and it worked great, i am geting better at using my fingers but i have trouble cordinating the right frets with the right string. what advise can you give me for the pick vs fingers and cordinating the strings and frets
@LePeppers90 Start VERY slow and fret a note with your left pointer finger and using whatever right hand technique you aim to improve on. Then fret the the next fret higher with your left middle finger and so on. It might help to do this at the 7th fret at first because you really have to stretch on the lower frets. Practicing this is super easy and does not require you to learn a song yet, and so you can do this as a total beginner. Just start really slow and be critical of making clear sounds.
i just got my bass a couple of days ago and my friend has been seaching me. i started using my fingers but i wasnt real quick with them and i couldnt get a good solid sound from it. he let me use his pick and it worked great, i am geting better at using my fingers but i have trouble cordinating the right frets with the right string. what advise can you give me for the pick vs fingers and cordinating the strings and frets
i just got my bass a couple of days ago and my friend has been seaching me. i started using my fingers but i wasnt real quick with them and i couldnt get a good solid sound from it. he let me use his pick and it worked great, i am geting better at using my fingers but i have trouble cordinating the right frets with the right string. what advise can you give me for the pick vs fingers and cordinating the strings and frets
I am a younger person and just got my bass yesterday i do play music but trombone is what i play. Does knowing alot about the bass cleft help when going into bass as a beginner? Thanks for these videos i am getting better at bass already:)
Hello and thanks for providing some of your background and for your comment and queries.
Reading trombone bass clef is almost the same as bass bass clef. The difference is that the bass sounds an octave lower than notated. Therefore on bass you don't have to read below the stave. Your background will be very beneficial for your progress on bass.
sir, i started playing bass 6 months ago. back then i did not have a youtube account so i couldn't post any comments. the day i got a bass i discovered your videos. you helped me very much, thank you sir.
dear george, i really like this lesson cause i have some problems with my fingers to put on the frets.. but do you have a video which teaches you how to hold you fingers at the first 4 frets?
Hello Thomas ... and thanks for your comments and request.
I do not have such a video because I do not advocate using 4 fingers in the first 4 frets unless it is extremely useful and practical and will not lead to RSI problems.
Hey George!
Thank you for reply! I got a question. When i get my bass guitar itll be my first guitar ever. But i want to know what guitar should i get first. I mean should it be 6 strings/5 strings or 4 strings. Because i noticed that most of the rock songs (which I'm going to try at 1st) are played with 6 strings, but guitars with 6 strings are very expensive and i have heard that beginners should play with 4 string guitar at first o i have no idea which one should i take first. :/
Xeanddrink 5 days ago
The standard (most common) bass guitar is a 4-string bass. Make sure you don't confuse "guitar" with "bass guitar". They have entirely different functions in music.
George
BassLessonsOnline 4 days ago
Is this supposed to hurt? My fingers, especially my pinky are in pain
0Megaman0 1 week ago
@0Megaman0 yes
iceybob2 6 days ago
In the very early days (especially without supervision and thoughtful and paced practice) yes, our fingers do hurt. I suggest to build your stamina and the impacted muscle groups slowly.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 days ago
thanks George you will have me playing like a BOSS in no time.
MrNOOBSTER117 1 week ago
Great - thanks for your post ... and Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 days ago
Thank you soo much your a good tutor ! Ireally liked this iknoe this will help me alot.
ellokochingon 1 week ago
Excellent - thank you!
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 days ago
Thank you very much for your tutorials,i might get a bass guitar soon so I want to learn at least a bit of using it. Very helpful videos! =]
Xeanddrink 1 week ago
Thanks for showing your appreciation.
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 days ago
Hi George,i'm a total beginner to playing bass i just got 1 this xmas.These tutorials are excellent,so easy to follow and very well explained.Great work.Thanks ;-)
progelectech 4 weeks ago 2
Hello and thanks for your kind input.
Happy bass learning and playing!
George
BassLessonsOnline 3 weeks ago
thanks so much! i knew a little about bass and got one for xmas today and i now and confident enough to play in my school band thanks to your tutorials :) thanks again!
lgia1998 1 month ago
That's great news all round!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 month ago
These are insanely helpful, thanks so much!
Domatophobic 1 month ago 2
That's great. Thanks for your post.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 month ago
Gosh. Your videos are totally great. I know absolutely NOTHING about the bass guitar, and watching your video uploads from number 1 was a huge help. An enormous and very sincere THANK YOU!
immanicsopanic 1 month ago in playlist More videos from BassLessonsOnline
Hello Nat. Thank you for following a few of my YouTube videos.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 month ago
thanks man, you really helped me a lot!
kiaradog951M 2 months ago
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for your post.
George
BassLessonsOnline 2 months ago
George
i am 14 and will probably pic up the bass in the near future, your lessons seen like they will help tons, and the way you teach is a way that i can understand, i was wondering what kind of bass i should buy and if there are any tips you can give when im looking at one to buy
P.S what are your thoughts on Fea?
MrDreamcatcher97 2 months ago in playlist More videos from BassLessonsOnline
In your P.S., do you mean Flea? If so, he is an awesome role model.
Start your search with Squier, Ibanez and Yamaha basses. This may lead you further. It also depends on your budget.
Tips: Make sure the bass is healthy. Check out some dedicated bass forums to find more detail. The weight and balance of the bass is important (to me). Use your idols as a guide for the type of bass you like.
Bass of Luck!
Goerge
BassLessonsOnline 2 months ago
@MrDreamcatcher97 I am also a beginner bass player and I'd recommend you the Ibanez GSR200. Pretty good starter bass and I hear it's even good when you're not a beginner as well. Should be around 199.99 USD. If you're going to buy from, say Guitar Center, I believe you'll need to buy the bass, the amp (I bought a Fender Rumble 15 V2 15W Bass Amp 99.99 USD), a decent strap, cable, maybe a tuner, and maybe a stand. I skipped the gigbag/case since I'm practicing at home. Good luck mate.
FuriCooly 2 months ago
jkiddin bro
THEYCALLMEDRLOVE1997 2 months ago
got any old basses i could have
THEYCALLMEDRLOVE1997 2 months ago
I am so used to a cello neck that its hard for me to get a good grip on my bass
violetprincessgreen8 3 months ago in playlist More videos from BassLessonsOnline
how do you know if you bass is tuned correctly? mine sounds a bit higher than yours, and i was wondering if i did something wrong...
piekie8888 3 months ago
There are several places online (including You Tube) where you can check your bass tuning.
George
BassLessonsOnline 2 months ago
Subscribed :)
MierTOMASOY 3 months ago
Thank you - enjoy your bass progress!
George
BassLessonsOnline 3 months ago
by the way im also trying to play smoke on the water on the bass by the same way i do on guitar. I get this buzzing noise though when i hold down the string on the fret and try to switch real fast. any suggestions?
campie52 3 months ago in playlist More videos from BassLessonsOnline
There could be a number of reasons for fret buzz.
Here are a few possibilities:
incorrect setup (convex bass neck)
insufficient pressure of your fretting hand fingers
fretting too far away from the fret wire
If you have been playing bass for only a few days, your strength and stamina will not be developed yet.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 3 months ago
have had a base in my closet for 2 years never once played and im getting it down now thanks.
campie52 3 months ago in playlist More videos from BassLessonsOnline
I am a drummer/percussionist and I need to mix it up a bit so I looked up how to play bass because my dad is a professional bass player and I started watching your videos and I have mastered everything so far up to this video; in only a night. I can’t wait to show my dad, Thx!
P.S. Playing bass is fun and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Question of curiosity also, my wrist that’s on the fret board is pretty soar and I was wondering if I will get used to it
pleasurementgui 3 months ago
@pleasurementgui Your wrists will eventually get stronger, so yes, you'll get used to it. :p
Xenoforge78 3 months ago
You wrist should not be sore, unless you squeeze too hard for too long. Just use enough pressure to get a sound without fret buzz. Maybe your dad can take a look, just to make sure all is good.
Kind regards,
George
BassLessonsOnline 3 months ago
Failing to cover 4 frets is going to necessitate much more shifting of your hand position, though. Which seems to leave you with a choice of the lesser of two evils... more splayed fingers, or more shifting... it's not clear which one is unequivocally worse, and it could well be an individual preference. (I tend to prefer using 4 fingers and shifting less).
snoopydoc75 4 months ago
Hello and thanks for your thoughtful input.
I tend to use what is best for the situation. If, for example, a bass riff is within an octave shape (3 frets) in a lower position, then I use 4 in 3. If arpeggios, and possibly scales, are the main ingredient, then I will use 4 in 4.
Essentially, I want the playing and the technique to be physically comfortable - no stretches, no strains.
Kind regards,
George
BassLessonsOnline 4 months ago
Thank you for your videos! Really well explained and helpful.
robenestobenz 4 months ago
Thanks for your kind comments. I'm always happy to help.
George
BassLessonsOnline 4 months ago
Hi there, i was just wondering what is the solution for my problem, i have very short little fingers, maybe just play with three fingers miss little finger all together, ive tryed using it but it doesnt work, thanks
farmkidz100 5 months ago
The post below should help.
If you wish, post a video of you playing so I can take a look and comment.
George
BassLessonsOnline 4 months ago
Do you happen to have any videos on how to tune the bass?
chiizu1473 5 months ago
Not on You Tube, simply because there are other bass tuning videos on You Tube.
George
BassLessonsOnline 4 months ago
Hi George! I'm a beginner and I have very small hands (as I'm only 14) and I was wondering if you would have any tips to make it easier to play with small hands? Thanks! Your videos are very helpful all the same!
augustb8 5 months ago
Small hands should not be an issue when you use four fingers in the space of three frets (as addressed in this video) AND you pivot between notes, i.e. don't stretch.
I hope this helps.
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 months ago
@BassLessonsOnline Ok, thanks for the help!
augustb8 5 months ago
hey i am an absolute beginner to this but your videos are much better than any others im found and go at a reasonable pace to learn from so cheers
blayney24 5 months ago
Hello and thanks for your kind comment. Happy bass learning ... and playing!
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 months ago
I've been playing bass for 4 years and i'm not really a beginner but neither and expert. I want to learn more so i'm watching you from the basics. Hope you teach how to slap and stuff like that in later videos :)
ElementalMx 5 months ago
I have 2 Slap Bass videos on You Tube, plus an entire and very affordable step-by-step, 12-part Slap Bass Video Series. (You will find links to my "easyslapbasslessons" website via my You Tube Slap Bass videos.
Kind regards,
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 months ago
Hi George, thanks for sharing. Learned a lot from you!
blight2123 5 months ago
Excellent - thanks for your support!
George
BassLessonsOnline 5 months ago
What's more efficient to you; powertabs or notes? Powerabs look much more easy to me, but when I have to go for the notes, I will.
apendansen 6 months ago
I make use of tabs less than once a year. Tabs are certainly not efficient (for long-term, true knowledge).
George
BassLessonsOnline 6 months ago
Hi George, i wanna buy a bass guitar and i found a set of ibanez gsr190 with 15W ibanez bass amfi.What do you think is that okay for a beginner?
turkpanzeri 6 months ago
Yes, I think that's a good choice. Get a larger, more powerful amp if you can.
George
BassLessonsOnline 6 months ago
Hi George. i just want you to know that you are one of my biggest inspirations on playing the bass plus your mini lessons are really helping beginners like me
ZapolinePick 6 months ago
Wow, that's an excellent endorsement - thank you!
George
BassLessonsOnline 6 months ago
Hi George, I am so glad to see that 4 fingers on 3 frets will work. I have been straining to do 4 frets and it hasn't been good. I am a beginner and I am really enjoying your mini lessons.
ahdowns 7 months ago
Thanks for your input. Although it is a little known fact, most top professional bass players use the 4-in-3 approach, especially in the lower positions.
Kind regards,
George
BassLessonsOnline 7 months ago
@BassLessonsOnline HI GEORGE, I bought a Ibanez Mikro short scale bass model GSRM20
ahdowns 7 months ago
Is it normal for the strings to hit the frets when I do this? Are you pressing down on the strings or doing the same thing as what you showed us on the second lesson?
cmonarrez6 7 months ago
Yes, I am pressing the strings onto the frets.
There could be several reasons why your strings are hitting the frets, anything from your bass setup to your striking angle and your hand placement.
Bass of Luck!
George
P.S. If you can't get it sorted out soon, post a video of the occurrence for me to take a look.
BassLessonsOnline 7 months ago
Hey, you're pretty good, and these videos have been helping me alot. I was wandering, can you help me with the tunning of a song? I've already learned how to play it, but I can't figure out the tuning (because the tabs tuning are wrong, maybe) It just doesnt sound the same
The song is Scandal - Pride
Thanks for the help =D
Neyodemos 7 months ago
Hello and thanks.
Try tuning your bass down a half-step, from low to high Eb Ab Db Gb
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 7 months ago
@BassLessonsOnline Hey, Thanks, but I'm having a bit of trouble tuning into that. Can you show a short video showing how to tune to that (using a tuner). I have a tuner, but I can't get that tune.
Neyodemos 7 months ago
Set you tuner to "chromatic" if it has that feature. If not, there are free online bass tuners where you can set the tuning to what you want.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 7 months ago
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CarmineBritt 8 months ago
Frets are the small lines that are placed at intervals horizontally on the neck :3 Also, thanks george another great lesson!
LycanDarkBlood 8 months ago
What are frets? xD
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@peekabooxXnhiiXxbear Frets are the lines on the fingerboard
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JadiraPalmyra 8 months ago
will il hurt to do these unplugged? is that bad practice?
philold09 10 months ago
No, that's good practice. It helps develop a good, strong sound. (I practice a lot unplugged.)
If it hurts, just take a break and continue in a few minutes.
George
BassLessonsOnline 10 months ago
O_O May i ask how you got that natural distortion? :D
hentajus 11 months ago
Sure, I accidentally had the input channel overdriven, i.e. the bass output volume too high.
George
BassLessonsOnline 10 months ago
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i have been playing bass for 6 months and am having playing notes and chords, due to the fact that i only have 4 fingers on left hand(no index finger) could you give advice thank you
wolfmansmurf 11 months ago
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i have been playing bass for 6 months and am having playing notes and chords, due to the fact that i only have 4 fingers on left hand(no index finger) could you give advice
wolfmansmurf 11 months ago
i have been playing bass for 6 months and am having playing notes and chords, due to the fact that i only have 4 fingers on left hand(no index finger) could you give advice
wolfmansmurf 11 months ago
Yes, try using your thumb on top of the fretboard. That will give you a good stretch and more flexibility.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 11 months ago
do u have lead beggenier lessons?
mastermonster666 11 months ago
I'm new at the bass, switching over from drums, and I'm following your lessons. I tried this technique and I'm hearing a lot of buzz when I press down on the strings. What could it be?
hotdrumchick 11 months ago
If you have followed exactly what I say and demonstrate in this lesson, and have practiced for a few days, then it is possible that your bass neck is convex and needs a setup.
George
BassLessonsOnline 11 months ago
Is normal for ur pinkie to hurt after using it or is it just me
CJ3514 1 year ago
It is normal if you are an absolute beginner.
Just make sure you don't overdo it. Less more often is better than more less often in the early stages. Also make sure your pinkie is not stretched, i.e. keep it arched as shown in this video.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
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thank you soo much for this lessons(:
MsCherryJam1 1 year ago
thank you soo much for this lessons(:
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tengog1 1 year ago
i really stink at the bass and try to learn it but i cant i just cant move my fingers around D:
tengog1 1 year ago
Post a brief video of you playing and I'll see if I can help you get your fingers moving.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@tengog1 are you right handed or left handed?
nascar08freak 1 year ago
thanks again man for doing this it is easy to follow and very effective
you got mad skillz!!! :P please keep doing these videos i dont even have to leave my house to learn bass!!! :P haha you rock man
jrgriffen96 1 year ago
Thank you for your kind comments. These You Tube videos are only an insight into my teaching approach. My Beginner to Intermediate step-by-step course of Bass Lessons Online (available via my website) contains 50 lessons - all with video.
Kind regards,
George
P.S. Don't forget to leave your house to play some gigs :)
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
i simply love your videos :) you are a stricking good teacher. thumbs up, i'm really digging my new bass with your vids ;)
wark93 1 year ago
That's great news! Thanks for following.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos. And make them understandable! I just got my bass today and already fell in love with it. I think if I do three of these a day, and actually practice them, I'll be really good in the future.
Again, thank you for all of your help. (:
MrRisingScepter 1 year ago
Thanks for your kind comments and congratulations on your new bass.
Happy progress!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@BassLessonsOnline hey george your videos are great.
i'm struggling with this 4 fingers on one string technique. i have no musical background at all and i find moving each finger individually on one string hard.
did i not do it correctly?
i will keep on trying and see if i improve some
your videos are awesome and i can't thank you enough!
trulyinfemous 1 year ago
Thanks for showing your appreciation.
You can practice the technique away from the bass, for example on a pencil :)
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
hey your videos are really helpful. i don't have a bass yet but i'm really looking to get one. is there any advice you could give me when i'm out looking? like what kind of bass would be good for a beginner?
OaKLEY402 1 year ago
Thanks.
A good place to start your search is with Squier, Ibanez and Yamaha basses.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@BassLessonsOnline XD I just got a Squier for Christmas, I already had a fender strat and I think playing that has helped me get a jump start on my bass guitar
crackrory89 1 year ago
You are right. Playing guitar certainly helps with jump-starting your bass playing. Congratulations on your Squier!
George
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Hi
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u R a Great Man!
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Miladose 1 year ago
You're most welcome. Thanks for your kind post.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
What model of a Bass Guitar is Best to play Metal music ? (cheapest also . : D ),
Klaudek146 1 year ago
You will find several mods via an online search.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
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George
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WillowXana 1 year ago
Hi George.
Thanks for you professional videos. I've been playing lefty guitar for 30 years and I recently started home recording. I was using very rudimentary keyboard skills to record basslines but I'm getting frustrated by the lack of feel. To this end I've ordered a cheap and cheerful Ashton lefty bass which should arrive tomorrow. I bought one of their cheap acoustics and was well impressed. I think they may actually be an Aussie company.
I look forward to learning with you. Cheers. Eric.
Scotlanz 1 year ago
thanks for the lessons george but can u help me out..i always got problem with picking the string cause my fingers a bit stiff what do u suggest
kmin13 1 year ago
Thanks for your support and request. First you must determine the reason for your fingers being stiff. Are they cold, do you do labor involving your hands etc?
If the cause is just inappropriate technique, then my online bass course will help you fix your "problem".
Kind regards,
George
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Linksel 1 year ago
That's excellent ... and I thank you kindly for your support.
George
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SoreksaLotas 1 year ago
Hey George, Thank you for these video's, I just got my first Bass guitar today, I love it and your video's already make this fun. Though I need alot of practice, my writs already hurts and my pinky needs more training. hehe :D
Kierakittie 1 year ago
Congratulations! Yes, it always hurts a bit at first, but I'm sure you will happily get through the pain. (Just make sure you don't overdo the same movements and stretches.)
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Very nice of you George, thx for sharing your knowledge
TheMrDjeez 1 year ago
... and I thank you too. I love to share info and experiences.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
i JUST literally picked up a bass and these first two lessons have really made it easier to understand, and im more willing to pick it up and work on it now, thank you so much!!!
girboto44 1 year ago
I'm glad these lessons work for you. Thanks for posting :)
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Hey George. I've been playing bass for 10 years now, and realized that I've never even touched the slap bass style at all. Your lessons are helping me out so much. Keep it up!
lolroflstomp 1 year ago
That's great - thanks for your encouragement!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Hi George - I'm an absolute beginner and I'm getting alot out of your videos, so thanks!
Just a couple of questions - I've got long arms and fingers, and found I was bending my left wrist around alot (about 80-90 degress) doing the hammering exercise, which wasn't very comfortable! Do you bend your left wrist at all, or is it all in the fingers?
Also, I'm getting a bit of fret buzz with the hammering exercise, but I think that's just because I'm not pushing hard enough on the strings?
Thanks!
JimDaBoff 1 year ago
Thanks for your kind comments and for your queries.
The left wrist is most bent when playing on the E string and not bent at all when playing on the G string. Even on the E string the bend angle should be no more than 45 degrees.
There are many positioning aspects you should check.
The hammer-on is not so much about pushing as it is about a rapid hammer motion.
George
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gfjfgjffhgfhfgj 1 year ago
had given up with trying to learn bass using videos. You however have saved me :D
THANK YOU!!!!
westy3634 1 year ago
Now that's an endorsement - thanks!
Enjoy your progress.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Thank you so much for these videos, George. I have been playing for the past two weeks, on my own, with some help from more experienced friends - I have found your videos to be extremely well-made and helpful in rounding out my technique; you also settled some doubts I had. Greetings from Brazil!
pchiare 1 year ago
That's all very excellent!
Thanks and greetings from Australia.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
i cant find a way to play 10 - 14 - 12 - 10 - 5 comfotably. Any suggestion to witch fingers i should play that with for the most comfortable experience and make it sound clean (when i play i dont get it as clean as you got it eighter. I get a bad sound from my bass)
aannttee11 1 year ago
If you are referring to fret numbers on one string, you can play the same notes between frets 14 and 17 over 3 strings in one position.
I hope this helps.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@BassLessonsOnline Thanks it helped me make it more comfort!
aannttee11 1 year ago
Excellent - I'm glad it worked out for you.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
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cocui92 1 year ago
your lessons really helped me ive been practicing your seconed lesson for a mouth and my friends keep asking me where im taking lessons thank you soo much you rock.
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That's very cool all round. Thanks for posting.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
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TheMrReebz 1 year ago
Ah - thank you. I love it!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Thank you very much George. I´ve been searching for some good bass lessons for a long time. I think I finally found what I´ve been looking for. Unlike all the others there is that professionalism in your videos. I guess you´ve got yourself a new student from Czech Republic. ;-) :-D Thanks again, George
turbo5zije 1 year ago
Thanks for your kind comments ... and Happy Bass Learning!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Thanks alot George. I got my bass about 2 days ago, im 16 and I am asspiring to play in a rock.metal,alternative band but I would also like to play blues and maybe someclassic rock and your lessons are trully for begginers that do help alot.
(Sorry for my bad english)
gunlover19112 1 year ago
Your English is pretty good.
Thanks for your post and bass of luck with your music.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Appreciate this good man
LiFeGoEsOn4 1 year ago
Hello and thanks for showing your appreciation.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
these videos are amazing! thanks!
comentationmachine 1 year ago
I'm glad you think so - thanks for posting.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Thanks a lot!
afbg1988 1 year ago
You're welcome - I thank you too :-)
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
does it really matter how you play the bass with your left hand as long as youre getting the right sound for the note youre playing?
daddydabbs 1 year ago
In the beginning it doesn't appear to matter that much. However, as you progress, you will see how certain techniques will either aid or hinder your playing.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@BassLessonsOnline I think youre technique is awesome and makes sense and i was wondering if you knew where i could find other left hand techniques at on the web that are free
daddydabbs 1 year ago
Thank you. YT has plenty of bass technique lessons. Just make sure you find what appears to suit you for the long term.
You can also go to bass-specific sites and forums, such as ActiveBass, Cyberfretbass etc.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
thank you for your lessons... I play the bass without any technics just like it was a guitar with the pick but I'm trying to learn fingerstyle now and I'm attending your classes :D thanks a lot
jenniferjentle 1 year ago
Excellent! Thanks for attending.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
i just got my bass a couple of days ago and my friend has been seaching me. i started using my fingers but i wasnt real quick with them and i couldnt get a good solid sound from it. he let me use his pick and it worked great, i am geting better at using my fingers but i have trouble cordinating the right frets with the right string. what advise can you give me for the pick vs fingers and cordinating the strings and frets
LePeppers90 1 year ago
A tip: Think "right and left TOGETHER".
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@LePeppers90 Start VERY slow and fret a note with your left pointer finger and using whatever right hand technique you aim to improve on. Then fret the the next fret higher with your left middle finger and so on. It might help to do this at the 7th fret at first because you really have to stretch on the lower frets. Practicing this is super easy and does not require you to learn a song yet, and so you can do this as a total beginner. Just start really slow and be critical of making clear sounds.
kd0bgz 1 year ago
Hello and thanks for posting your exercise.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
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i just got my bass a couple of days ago and my friend has been seaching me. i started using my fingers but i wasnt real quick with them and i couldnt get a good solid sound from it. he let me use his pick and it worked great, i am geting better at using my fingers but i have trouble cordinating the right frets with the right string. what advise can you give me for the pick vs fingers and cordinating the strings and frets
LePeppers90 1 year ago
i just got my bass a couple of days ago and my friend has been seaching me. i started using my fingers but i wasnt real quick with them and i couldnt get a good solid sound from it. he let me use his pick and it worked great, i am geting better at using my fingers but i have trouble cordinating the right frets with the right string. what advise can you give me for the pick vs fingers and cordinating the strings and frets
LePeppers90 1 year ago
My structured step-by-step course (available through my website) addresses these issues precisely. One tip: Think left and right hands together.
Bass of Luck!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
Oh and also how do you lower the strings?
slasher970 1 year ago
There are two ways of lowering the strings.
1. The main adjustment is made on the bridge saddles.
2. The other adjustment happens "automatically" when you tighten the truss rod (which is best left to someone knowledgeable).
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
I am a younger person and just got my bass yesterday i do play music but trombone is what i play. Does knowing alot about the bass cleft help when going into bass as a beginner? Thanks for these videos i am getting better at bass already:)
slasher970 1 year ago
Hello and thanks for providing some of your background and for your comment and queries.
Reading trombone bass clef is almost the same as bass bass clef. The difference is that the bass sounds an octave lower than notated. Therefore on bass you don't have to read below the stave. Your background will be very beneficial for your progress on bass.
Kind regards,
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
sir, i started playing bass 6 months ago. back then i did not have a youtube account so i couldn't post any comments. the day i got a bass i discovered your videos. you helped me very much, thank you sir.
Shaggy076 1 year ago
Good going - thanks for your comment and good luck with your further discoveries!
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
dear george, i really like this lesson cause i have some problems with my fingers to put on the frets.. but do you have a video which teaches you how to hold you fingers at the first 4 frets?
Greetz, Thomas
Basstard22 1 year ago
Hello Thomas ... and thanks for your comments and request.
I do not have such a video because I do not advocate using 4 fingers in the first 4 frets unless it is extremely useful and practical and will not lead to RSI problems.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago
@BassLessonsOnline aah okay then. can you give me some kind of an idea how you play the first 4 frets? (just by a simple explanation)
Greets Thomas
Basstard22 1 year ago
Sure, just play one finger per fret.
George
BassLessonsOnline 1 year ago