Minor Scale For Bass: Basics to Total Control

[Mindbender1233]

i have the same yamaha hs50m monitors man!!!



[avp0713]

QUESTION: Johnny, why did you pick the "A minor" scale? Can I just pick any random spot on the fretboard and use the same fingering/placement and have it result in a minor scale? (albeit a different key)?

[zigmaister]

Where do you get drum beats like this? Thank you

[LucaBrasiDrunkCatPaw]

@zigmaister I guess he either programs his own or plays some loop, as you see he is in a home studio so getting a drum loop to play isnt really an issue... you could download FLstudio for free and get a loop playing in no time (also set your own tempo)

[mitchqqqqqq]

I cant get my fingers to go that far apart for some reason

[jbelcher74]

@mitchqqqqqq just keep trying and your fingers will stretch out after a while.

[mitchqqqqqq]

@jbelcher74 Ok thanks I'm going to keep at it

[Iisladiesman]

don't you raise the seventh?

[AcousticMusicPage]

@Iisladiesman dont forget there different minors.. natural minor and harmonic minor (raised 7th)

[hardrocker8mk1]

@AcousticMusicPage and melodic minor (raised 6th and 7th0

[EasyBassVids]

O man, practicing with a metronome or a drumbeat is EVERYTHING! First and foremost a bass player has to keep real solid time. everyone is counting on you for that. If you don't practice things "in time" to a click or a beat, you're wasting your efforts. think of the metronome as your bandmate that never makes a mistake. After a while, your sense of time will become so strong, that you'll be able to tell when other players start to drag or speed up.

[MrDafonzinator007]

Cool video man. Thanks for the tips. I need to practice timing. Do you know of any good that will help me understand practicing with a metronome?