Gospel Bass Lesson- I Love you Lord Today part 1

[boltonbeats]

Thanks for the lessons. I am primarily a lead guitar player but I play bass too. I think of numbers when playing chords and licks on the guitar too.

[semajbowens]

@boltonbeats The number system is great for those of us who dont read music. Thx for the comment

[FuturisticAim]

where r u located??



[semajbowens]

@FuturisticAim :Im in Michigan

[mickeygatt]

Great job, Thank you so much.

[RawBerryFields4evr]

Why do you have it tuned a half step down? Is that just for playing those odd keys in a different position? Eb is odd on a 4 string.

[40catbat]

very helpful

[futurebassman]

Thanks a million..may God bless you

[STREETBALLERVDK1]

hey idk how you did dat but i just learn somethin new!.... GOD bless

[MrMwc2008]

good job god bless you

[Selectoriddim1]

hey i like the way you teach, can you send me a bass tab for a 4 string bass? or do a tutorial for a 4 string?

[ArcoKornemman]

cool

[260876123]

hay bro. good job keep putting up those hymes... we new guys need to no this

[rayj1013]

God Bless You Brotha!!

[burkales]

thank you, thank you, thank you from russia! I'll try to learn )))

[LuisRank]

man you are great and keep God on front remember always we walk on faith blessings

[derrav]

Man this is great!!! I know that some people are genuine when they leave comments but others just want to show off..ya know? Do what you do Bra, just know that your light is shinning.

[derrav]

bro I can't tell you how much you are a blessing...Thanks for your time and effort..you are helping to equip another soldier

[semajbowens]

Thank you. Its about time for me to post some new stuff. Ive been pretty busy lately.

[lild9889]

Ayy thanks i realy learned more!!

May God be with you and be safe

[MrFinklestein]

Just seeing your face made me happy. I don't know you personally, but in Christ were brothers. God bless.

[rockinguitar101]

thankyou, you helped me,I wish there were more people like you...God bless

[Preston36475]

man you completely forgot about what you started out playing this was susppose to be a bass lesson not freaking keyboard. makes me wonder if you can even play anyway

[coolesthomey63]

hey, i dont play the bass, but i play the piano.  i like the chords you are playing and the progressions, but i cant figure them out by ear. i was wondering if you could make some videos on piano/ keyboard gospel progressions. that would really be helpfull. thanks!

[dave021786]

i will be back in the near future thanks for the video

[dave021786]

no thank you teach.

[dave021786]

im new to the bass. got a 4string how would i translate it all to a 4string

[semajbowens]

Just find your lowest Db on your A string and start from there. The number system works any where on the fret board regardless of how many strings you have. Thx for checking out the video.

[canvoodoo]

fANTASTIC LESSON MY FRIEND I REALLY ENJOYED THAT AS i AM STARTING TO GET INTO GOSPEL.

[semajbowens]

Thx for checkin out the vids. Glad to know it helps.

[LDYBUG33]

cool!

great first vid, and thanks for all the good info!

big al

[effhashemm]

Hey man, great lesson! I'm just starting out on the bass and I've learned quite a bit from this video! Thanks and God bless!

[brillabola]

AMAZING

[YanBizKay]

I'd wish to see the notes you're hitting on the keyboard... can you adjust the camera next time.

[semajbowens]

Because this peticular video was for bass players, i didnt feel the need to show the chords i was playin. I WILL be posting the chords soon and i will show what im playing. I dont consider myself a keyboardist anymore but I will do my best.

Stay Blessed!!

[totalswim]

You're a great teacher. Great video - watched 3 / 4 times and I'm learning a lot. Any idea where I can get sheet music for this song? Haven't been able to find it on internet. In my church the music group likes to see the music.

[semajbowens]

Im not sure on that one.

[Rangermed]

I'm self taught on bass but it's very rudimentary. What's the best way to learn it, if I read tab better than I read music for bass? My major instrument is trombone.

[YoungKeyz1992]

Whatsup Man! U a beast on keys and bass! I'm a young musician myself; drums, keyboards, organ, piano, and im teaching myself the bass! I just got me a bass for christmas! I've been playin it ever since! We need to get together one time and shed! Be blessed!

[semajbowens]

Thx Bruh! If you play keys already then you shudnt have any trouble figuring out the bass. That's what helped me alot.

[ronnielaughs]

i love Bb...

[gr2view]

good job brother thanks for sharing. can you tell me this - when soloing,i remember that there are 7 scales in each scale but how do i know when to major or minor the scale ? for ex. if im groovin in G, i can use A, B, C, D, E and/or F to get a different sound right ?

but how do i know whether or not to major or minor them ? and then which major or minor (ionian or lydian) - ( dorian or phrygian or aeolian ) ??

thanks.

[semajbowens]

In G major, F is not in the scale. Its sharpened so its F#. In the scale modes, the 2nd, 3rd and the 6th mode are minor (Dorian,phygian and locrian) Hope this helps.

[mthomas73]

Excellent lessons bro, keep up the good work!!! Peace

[semajbowens]

Thank You!

[explosiongalactica]

thanks a lot bro...I play in a spanic church but I always wanted to learn how to play this style of music..so please make more videos like this.God bless you

[semajbowens]

Thx for the advice.

[ajsparx]

God Bless you for freely giving what you have to those of us who want to get better. On the subject of sharps and flats it would be helpful for you to familiarize yourself with the circle of fifths and to be able to play through the scales in this way. It will make the idea of not mixing # & b.

[semajbowens]

I recommend you getting a basic theory book so you can learn the basic structure of music.

[Poe1505]

what kind of bass is that ?

it sort of looks like a Warwick thumb bass

[semajbowens]

Its a Warwick Corvette Standard 5.

[Poe1505]

man thats a nice bass

how much did you pay for it?

[semajbowens]

$1,000.00

[Poe1505]

wow

but Warwicks are worth it

i am going to be getting an Ibanez RD5O5SB

i think its about $450

so its a pretty good bass for a beginner :]

i hope i can learn pretty fast, i want to start playing in the worship band at my church

[evlbass705]

Finally! Nice job! I can't even begin to tell you how valuable this information is. As a reborn christian, I was asked to play bass at my church, needless to say I was lost for quite awhile, I could have really used this info back then.

You should mention that even contemporary praise and worship music uses these kinds of changes alot these days (at least at my church) we do ALOT of Israel/New Breed stuff.

Anyways, so glad to see you're doing this. KEEP IT UP!

-K

[semajbowens]

Thx for your compliments.

[semajbowens]

I would like to thank everyone for their support. The reason i make these videos is because when i first started playing i couldnt find anyone willing to show me anything. So this is my way to help those of you that cant find anyone willing to take you to the next level.

Stay Blessed!!

[Guitwidit2]

my previous comment was in response to sawboss711. this is an easy progression, and well-explained by the instructor.

[ykmonhalo]

Why do you tune the bass half a step lower?

[semajbowens]

At my church we do alot of songs in C# so i like having that open Bb on the bottom. When I first started playing i had a 4 string and I would tune that 3 steps lower.

[BigSima6]

that was really good. thanks.

God is truly an awesome God.

[hillerm]

I appreciate your video. I'm a white bass player struggling in a black church :)

[semajbowens]

Dont think of it as Black n white. The only difference in blk n wht gospel is the feel. Im sure u'll do fine.

[semajbowens]

How are things going in your playing situation at your church? I like to go back and read comments people make and I noticed yours. Let me know if I can help.

[poodlepad]

great lesson, i like your style... i understand your progressions, but what chords are you using for them on the right hand?

[semajbowens]

Thx. Ive had a few requests for the chords so ill work on a video showin the chords on the keys. Thx again.

[lydellscooby]

I'll also join the list of people requesting the chords. :) I'm learning bass but I'm trying to learn piano too and your chord progressions are real nice. Thx again for Part 1.

[semajbowens]

My cord went out on my keyboard so as soon as i get another one ill post the chords.

[mixlpix]

nice, very informative. God wants us to pass on what we know. Your blessed.

[semajbowens]

Thx

[blacknickel23]

dud you have been a blessing to me i am a up and comer. i love that you did this you how great patience may god continue to bless you and yours i thank god for you.

[semajbowens]

ur wlcm. Ill post the rest very soon.

[blacknickel23]

great i wiil looking forward to it

[sawboss711]

you mix sharps and flats when naming the notes in the C# scale and you use sharpened and natural notes; this is not good practice (its not wrong, but it makes theory comprehension difficult). Its better to use sharps or flats only. It would be easier to just say you are in the enharmonic equivalent scale of C# Major which is Db major which has 5 flats, Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb, or stick with C# Major which has all notes sharpened. Keep up the lessons man, I love gospel and bass.

[semajbowens]

thx for the advice. I didnt know that ur supposed to either use flats of sharps, not both. My music theory is limited and im self taught when it comes to what theory that i know. I will keep your advise in mind in any future lessons. Thx for checkin out my vid.

[gosp2swing3]

you teach very good,you make it simple;other musician will not show anything thats could you show the chord on the piano to i love you lord today thanks shak2al

[Guitwidit2]

why make it complicated, at the end of the day does it work, does it sound good, and does it make sense. since yes is the answer to all of the above, you're being way too technical and complicated. he keeps it simple for anyone from beginning to intermediate to understand.

[sawboss711]

Are you afraid of constructive criticism Guitwidit2? While I respect your opinion, I disagree that my post was complicated and technical. I'm sure Semaj and other people have benefited from my comment. Music is a form of human expression, music theory is a way of allowing us to understand this expression, not to retard it. Moreover, knowing music theory does not necessarily make you any better or worse at playing an instrument. It is simply a tool, that every musician can benefit from.

[Guitwidit2]

I agree, hands down!

[ventedge]

Thanks!... you're a great teacher! I learned alot from your video. God Bless!

[semajbowens]

Thx. Jus wanna offer sum of my knowledge

[Torch7]

Good looking out Br'er. Nice video.

[sonofgod4852]

great video! It helps alot

[semajbowens]

Thx....Ill post the rest soon.