again i must thank you for explaining the degrees to me which i did not understand and for explaining that the chords go up in thirds in major scales.
this is the missing link to my understanding thank you you have helped me greatly understand the basic notations and harmony i lacked. it was extremely informative
thanks for this... I'm teaching myself to play bass. I got a little theory from other instruments I've played around with. but this helped me with bass theory. Your videos are great... when I'm great I'll refer everyone to you. Thanks again.
This lesson was huge for me, thanks big time! The only thing I would suggest, is a little more light shining on your guitar for us that need more visual.
what's "up a fourth?" u mean play F on the E string? and 1st fret or 13th fret? or do you mean play F on the A string (8th fret, which i know you know)? and then when you say "a whole step below C" you mean to go up on the neck (farther from body) and play it on the E string? sorry if that was confusing i'm trying to understand the language lol.
24 124 134 can be moved to all twelve keys. you just need to now the root.
for instance: Start that fingering on C on the E string
PLay the scale there. Now move that same pattern up a fourth to F - bam, you've played to major scales in the cycle of fourths. You would be able to continue that if you had a six string but assuming you don't you now move the pattern a whole step below C (Bb)
do you know what the best ways to learn all the scales (especially minor) are? i see videos of only some scales, like the G Major and A Minor but thats about it.
if by indirectly you mean that they are the foundation of what solos are made of, yes.
if you wanted to paint a picture you would need paints, yes? Each scale is like a color . not to sound flighty but you need to build that pallet and when you know what colors are appropriate for your masterpiece you can pull the out at will.
lol i do trust you but by knowing them do they "indirectly" help you on improvs and solos?? and how so? and i just started learning now where all the notes are on the four strings, pretty simple.
YES - you MUST know your scales, which build chords, walking bass lines. runs, solos whatever you wanna call them . they're like veggies. you need them to survive. trust me now....
and also another thing, i always hear that it's important to know all these major/minor chords and pentatonic stuff for live playing, but why is it so necessary to know? does it really make improvising that much better for live playing?? thanks a lot, this is helping me
yes, that's what I mean. My hands (I think) are also small. I think it's tough, for instance, if you're playing a position chromatically to keep you first finger on "F" while you're playing "G#" . To remedy that I simply let my fingers rest on the neck and "slide" up a little although, mentally I'm thinking "First finger belongs to F, Bb, Eb and Ab. Second Finger belongs to F#, B, E, and A...etc. Does that make sense? I try to help but tell me if that's confusing.
yea i get you. it's always just some practice until it all comes naturally. another question if i can. i really wanna learn all the scales (and read music and know/undertand time signatures) and how to use them effectively, but what do you recommend is the best way to learn all of them? take music theory classes or just books, or both??
but i don't know if you can help with this problem but if you can that'd be awesome. i have really small hands, especially small for a bass player. having a small hand makes it hard to hold down a note without getting fretbuzz especially on my 4th finger. any idea how to help that out?? it's just hard to STRETCH that finger out with enough strength to hold down a string, and i find myself cheating a lot.
I don't think it's cheating if you "drag" your fingers along for a little ride so to speak as you play higher notes as long as you keep the fingers that aren't fretting close to the board.
Gosh...it's 2:am I'm super tired I hope that makes sense. Let me know.
bout 40 dollars, fella! good job really, cos with my mrs pregnant, the lesons had to go! cheers again.
question for you: when i'm building a bassline, i have to find the chords out, then it takes me ages to work out what notes sound good in either ascending or descending scales, and what notes sound cool for transitions and stuff. i have to do it all by ear. am i just mising the theory and knowledge of scale positions all over the fretboard?
second of the blyss bass lessons tonight! seriously, dude, there's a guy round where i live charges £20 for half an hour, and i've learned more in the past ten minutes. you've got a good style. keep em comin! save me money!
again i must thank you for explaining the degrees to me which i did not understand and for explaining that the chords go up in thirds in major scales.
thank you!
jahson32 2 years ago
this is the missing link to my understanding thank you you have helped me greatly understand the basic notations and harmony i lacked. it was extremely informative
jahson32 2 years ago
thanks for this... I'm teaching myself to play bass. I got a little theory from other instruments I've played around with. but this helped me with bass theory. Your videos are great... when I'm great I'll refer everyone to you. Thanks again.
Kev
yellabro 3 years ago
I'm glad this was helpful. Shoot - dont wait until you're great, you can refer people to me now if you like :-)
Blyss 3 years ago
I hear you man... it's 5:10am (est) and I'm practicing this. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE
yellabro 3 years ago
I'm trying to figure out the minor fingerin'
Thanks
yellabro 3 years ago
this is the musical veggies, huh?
negrodommis 4 years ago
hey man, i really appreciate you putting these lessons on youtube. you gigging anywhere around the bay area?
chrislorentz 4 years ago
yeah man, you're welcome. glad you like. yep, always doing something around the bay
Blyss 4 years ago
Great video Blyss
Torch7 4 years ago
Only complaint is that there isn't enough light on the fretboard.....sweet video though...Thanks!!!
Drosophilamelanogas 4 years ago
Thanks man. Im a guitar player and not a bass player but found theory on bass interesting because its approcach is slightly different from guitar.
CoolDude8675309 4 years ago
This lesson was huge for me, thanks big time! The only thing I would suggest, is a little more light shining on your guitar for us that need more visual.
Thanks again, big time help!
icemizul 4 years ago
what's "up a fourth?" u mean play F on the E string? and 1st fret or 13th fret? or do you mean play F on the A string (8th fret, which i know you know)? and then when you say "a whole step below C" you mean to go up on the neck (farther from body) and play it on the E string? sorry if that was confusing i'm trying to understand the language lol.
stylo17 4 years ago
i just did a video 4 u, i'll upload in a sec
So, whenever you go
Blyss 4 years ago
The most common fingering shape
24 124 134 can be moved to all twelve keys. you just need to now the root.
for instance: Start that fingering on C on the E string
PLay the scale there. Now move that same pattern up a fourth to F - bam, you've played to major scales in the cycle of fourths. You would be able to continue that if you had a six string but assuming you don't you now move the pattern a whole step below C (Bb)
and repeat the same thing.
There you have now played....C F Bb and Eb
Blyss 4 years ago
do you know what the best ways to learn all the scales (especially minor) are? i see videos of only some scales, like the G Major and A Minor but thats about it.
stylo17 4 years ago
gotcha. i think i understand it all better now. thanks.
stylo17 4 years ago
if by indirectly you mean that they are the foundation of what solos are made of, yes.
if you wanted to paint a picture you would need paints, yes? Each scale is like a color . not to sound flighty but you need to build that pallet and when you know what colors are appropriate for your masterpiece you can pull the out at will.
Blyss 4 years ago
lol i do trust you but by knowing them do they "indirectly" help you on improvs and solos?? and how so? and i just started learning now where all the notes are on the four strings, pretty simple.
stylo17 4 years ago
YES - you MUST know your scales, which build chords, walking bass lines. runs, solos whatever you wanna call them . they're like veggies. you need them to survive. trust me now....
Blyss 4 years ago
and also another thing, i always hear that it's important to know all these major/minor chords and pentatonic stuff for live playing, but why is it so necessary to know? does it really make improvising that much better for live playing?? thanks a lot, this is helping me
stylo17 4 years ago
yes, that's what I mean. My hands (I think) are also small. I think it's tough, for instance, if you're playing a position chromatically to keep you first finger on "F" while you're playing "G#" . To remedy that I simply let my fingers rest on the neck and "slide" up a little although, mentally I'm thinking "First finger belongs to F, Bb, Eb and Ab. Second Finger belongs to F#, B, E, and A...etc. Does that make sense? I try to help but tell me if that's confusing.
Blyss 4 years ago
yea i get you. it's always just some practice until it all comes naturally. another question if i can. i really wanna learn all the scales (and read music and know/undertand time signatures) and how to use them effectively, but what do you recommend is the best way to learn all of them? take music theory classes or just books, or both??
stylo17 4 years ago
first off, awesome video, great tutorial.
but i don't know if you can help with this problem but if you can that'd be awesome. i have really small hands, especially small for a bass player. having a small hand makes it hard to hold down a note without getting fretbuzz especially on my 4th finger. any idea how to help that out?? it's just hard to STRETCH that finger out with enough strength to hold down a string, and i find myself cheating a lot.
thanks a lot, great video.
stylo17 4 years ago
I don't think it's cheating if you "drag" your fingers along for a little ride so to speak as you play higher notes as long as you keep the fingers that aren't fretting close to the board.
Gosh...it's 2:am I'm super tired I hope that makes sense. Let me know.
Blyss 4 years ago
by close to the board you mean the neck? or no?
and yea it did help, let's me know i'm not doing it completely wrong lol. thanks a lot
stylo17 4 years ago
bout 40 dollars, fella! good job really, cos with my mrs pregnant, the lesons had to go! cheers again.
question for you: when i'm building a bassline, i have to find the chords out, then it takes me ages to work out what notes sound good in either ascending or descending scales, and what notes sound cool for transitions and stuff. i have to do it all by ear. am i just mising the theory and knowledge of scale positions all over the fretboard?
did that make any sense? hope so.
peacey weace.
fasteddiecooper 4 years ago
lol!!! what's that USD???
Blyss 4 years ago
second of the blyss bass lessons tonight! seriously, dude, there's a guy round where i live charges £20 for half an hour, and i've learned more in the past ten minutes. you've got a good style. keep em comin! save me money!
cheers, blyss. we love ya, mate.
fasteddiecooper 4 years ago
Love your Vids man. Very informative. Your awesome. Keep the Vids commin!
angelxmurder 4 years ago
Thanks! all the best to you. Hope it helps.
Blyss 4 years ago
I hope it helps! Let me know if you've have any questions.
Blyss 4 years ago
what am I talking about? man, you can play!!! Nice videos you got there!!!
Blyss 4 years ago
I nearly only play with minor pentatonic...
I hope I can learn other ways to play music with this kind of video.
Thanks for posting
ftbass 4 years ago