I have a heavy awkward shaped bass, much like a warlock style but it has no comfortable sitting position without it falling or sliding, and my shoulder kills because i think its larger than my old bass.
One of the most important points of this video is comfort and balance. Before we get into technique, style, approach or whatever, you'll find real quick when you play even a 2-3 hour show that numbing pain in your shoulder says you got the strap set wrong for you and that your bess isn't balanced. Don't fight the thing. It's gotta sit there and let you do your thing. If you're constntly fighting your bass for balance and position, it affects your playing tremendously.
and on another note - yeah black people do tear up the bass lol. they just have natural rhythm. black drummers/bassists tend to pick it all up alot quicker
hey now, the only reason flea isn't considered one of those "top notch" bassists is because he doesn't have the jaw dropping technical skill that jaco, victor, marcus etc. have, BUT - he was able to work the funk into pop music which is something that NO other bass player has been able to do. and honestly if you watch some of the 2011 RHCP tour videos, fleas chops are getting pretty insane - despite how old he is
wow, you summed it up perfectly man. There's so much bullshit on youtube arguing about flea being the "best" bass player and what not. If only everyone read your comment.
@aassyr1111 the best bass player in the world is on the red hot chilli peppers and HE'S WHITE BUT RACE DOESN'T MATTER BUT OF COURSE YOU BRING IT INTO THIS VID..;.thanks for the tips though dany
@cortJPS they have to choose because like most wannabe musicians they have to come off as being elitist in some way, which is basically like saying anyone else has no valid opinion. I would side step flea and move onto Les Claypole here, now he may not be the best bassist in your opinion but les sounds like les and he does it better than anyone else.... wow i think ive just come up with a new concept "BE YOURSELF!"
I have a heavy awkward shaped bass, much like a warlock style but it has no comfortable sitting position without it falling or sliding, and my shoulder kills because i think its larger than my old bass.
damanofdreams 3 days ago
is that tay zonday lol
ikepiggy 3 weeks ago
One of the most important points of this video is comfort and balance. Before we get into technique, style, approach or whatever, you'll find real quick when you play even a 2-3 hour show that numbing pain in your shoulder says you got the strap set wrong for you and that your bess isn't balanced. Don't fight the thing. It's gotta sit there and let you do your thing. If you're constntly fighting your bass for balance and position, it affects your playing tremendously.
UnchainedGrace 3 weeks ago
Okay
jammingwithmarley 1 month ago
washburn... nice bass....big like on washburn basses and on this man....
zupanlp 1 month ago
nice wash burn i just got one today
iloveguitar2006 2 months ago
and on another note - yeah black people do tear up the bass lol. they just have natural rhythm. black drummers/bassists tend to pick it all up alot quicker
TheOzzyCometh 2 months ago
hey now, the only reason flea isn't considered one of those "top notch" bassists is because he doesn't have the jaw dropping technical skill that jaco, victor, marcus etc. have, BUT - he was able to work the funk into pop music which is something that NO other bass player has been able to do. and honestly if you watch some of the 2011 RHCP tour videos, fleas chops are getting pretty insane - despite how old he is
TheOzzyCometh 2 months ago
@TheOzzyCometh
wow, you summed it up perfectly man. There's so much bullshit on youtube arguing about flea being the "best" bass player and what not. If only everyone read your comment.
Moiez101 2 months ago
Straighten that wrist. It's a miracle your arm doesn't go numb.
horowizard 2 months ago
u cant call flea the best bassists....
heres a few that destroy flea
Stanley Clarke
Marcus Miller
Victor wooten
even the bassist from Stevie wonder beats flea why? because in technique and groove it dosent ruin the song
MrDragonaiter 3 months ago
goddammm yall are writing about everything except the lesson
WundaTwinzTV 4 months ago
..."not like that" lol 2:50
theblueteam10 4 months ago
now how in the heck did he get top comment twice on the same video at the same time
dragonballzlover1231 6 months ago
black dudes are always great guitar and bass players
SgtZaqq 10 months ago
im not racist .... when it comes to bass , black dudes got the best.
aassyr1111 1 year ago 54
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duraks7 1 year ago
@duraks7 he is black-whitish
lol
aassyr1111 1 year ago
@aassyr1111 the best bass player in the world is on the red hot chilli peppers and HE'S WHITE BUT RACE DOESN'T MATTER BUT OF COURSE YOU BRING IT INTO THIS VID..;.thanks for the tips though dany
RAPisntMUSIC111 1 year ago
@RAPisntMUSIC111 ok tough boy you dont have TO SHOUT.
and fuck flea he is not the best.
IN FACT you cant say " the best" when it comes to music.
aassyr1111 1 year ago 9
@aassyr1111 TRUE
Flea is a fucking good bassist, but not the best only because hes playing in a popular rock-band.
MEGATROLL777 4 months ago
@aassyr1111 Flea is the best cough cough
sullstar07 2 months ago
@aassyr1111 its not racist if your complimenting
Moochi96 9 months ago
@Moochi96 and i am complimenting :))
aassyr1111 9 months ago
@aassyr1111 hard working and talent is nothing to do with your skin color
cortJPS 4 months ago
@cortJPS ok big boy, stu hamm or marcus miller ? :p
hell yeah marcus
aassyr1111 4 months ago
@aassyr1111 Stu hamm vs. Marcus???.. Like orange vs. apple..like single vs. humbucker. They all have their own taste,sound, style etc.
Even if you still want to say "Marcus rocks", that's ok. But still nothing to do with his skin ;)
cortJPS 4 months ago
@aassyr1111 Jaco, Victor Wooten, Steven Bailey they are all great players. Why do you need to choose one. Just enjoy listening :)
cortJPS 4 months ago
@cortJPS they have to choose because like most wannabe musicians they have to come off as being elitist in some way, which is basically like saying anyone else has no valid opinion. I would side step flea and move onto Les Claypole here, now he may not be the best bassist in your opinion but les sounds like les and he does it better than anyone else.... wow i think ive just come up with a new concept "BE YOURSELF!"
Stuie1973 2 months ago
@aassyr1111 That IS racist.
MetalStormUnit 2 months ago
@aassyr1111 true dat. (:
KudahBass 1 month ago