Is there any specific tips for building up strength on your right hand? I am trying to learn One by Metallica, and i can play the fast triplets towards the end for about 4 bars and then my fingers kinda seize up and it slows everything right down and really hurts. Will that just come in practice? Would you reccomend using an extra finger?
Joe, I want to learn the fretboard—like someone else mentioned earlier. Is it easier (better) learning where every A is on the fretboard then moving on to B, etc. —or learning all four strings simultaniously, one fret at a time? I make learning the notes as part of my practice but I still have a hard time just calling out a note and hitting it.
@venomchaser88 I would for the variation in tone. It was easier for me to do since I was playing guitar around the same time I was learning bass. Sometimes the sound of a pick is what the song needs. Other times the softer tone of fingers is more appropriate. Thank you for watching!
thanks joe . im learning loads from you .i tend to play a lot of rock from steve harris its so hard to pick the notes out to what he is playing. is there an easyier way of picking out the notes apart from tab
@phantomrock2009 You'll drive yourself nuts! LOL He is a phenomenal player! Find a recording program that will slow the recording down without altering the pitch. That may help. He plays so darn fast you can miss things.
@GunJack4444 Not necessarily, but it helps. I know tons of great players that don't know where the A is. Knowing your notes will help relating ideas with other musicians. Slow and steady. You'll get it.
Hi there joe, i tend to practice via trying to copy records i like, is this a band thing or should i be locking myself away with my bass and just practicing scales etc?
@realitylicker Do all of that. Makes you well-rounded. There should be alone time with the instrument, but also time to get out there and make-it-or-break-it on stage!
@CoolBear777 hi coolbear , I just find out your videos and I saw that I can learn a lot from you. :) I was so confused about those pentatonic and minor scales but your lesson on your website is just perfect for me ; I'm playing bass since 5 months and having the most fun after 5 years of playing classical guitar ! Thank you , and I am really glad to have someone like you around ! :)
i've been playing the bass for approximately 2 years. For the 1st year i was playing, i never knew what are the right ways of playing the bass...XD and last june i finally got my very 1st bass guitar its a jazz bass, since then. i can see myself slightly improving.if it is ok, ill ask you? what will be the best thing to work on with the bass? i mean, which part of playing the bass should i focus on to improve more? scales? techniques?... i get entertained with your videos!:)
@MightyBandNEU That's always a tough question to answer. I believe you should split your practice time to cover as many aspects of your playing as possible. Later, when you become more fluent, you can devote more time to the things you feel you really want to focus on.
@phantomrock2009 As a matter of fact it does! Your guitars may be set up differently. The action may be different on all of them. The string spacing among them may be just enough to throw you off. A four, five, or six string, for example. If you really want to get comfortable, you have to practice on all of them. Learn the way they feel so you'll be used to them in any situation you might find yourself in.
@RCrider07 Sometimes what you don't play (silence) is just as important as what you do play. You have to give the music room to breathe. If you fill it up with playing it could turn into noise. That's what I meant.
hear the saying "less is more" ? (when speaking about music.) more than not. people want to do much more than what the song actually "calls" for. when writing, it has to do with the ability to maintain perspective of the piece you are playing as a WHOLE and recognizing YOUR part in relationship to the song, as a whole. not getting "lost" in what you are playing and understanding what should and shouldn't be played by it has to all be "fluid" and "make sense"
Sliggity slap bass, people. Learn more about it, and start practicing. Fuck all these notions and people who believe your style is inferior or say you need to practice a certain way. Just play that bass and as long as you are happy and and the music you play makes people happy, that's all anyone cares about.
this video is really really good, it'd be awesome to have you as my bass tutor :) i cud sit and listen to you talk about this gr8 instrument for hours, thanks again mate
This is a good video with nice advice. I want to play bass. I have been playing guitar for 6 years and although I adore it, I am always listening to bass guitar players. The bass guitar fits my personality. Because I get so nervous at times when I am playing guitar solos. Something like a bass would allow me to still get into what I am doing, but keep me in the background enough so that maybe my nervousness over playing guitar out in the open would vanish. But I really love bass guitars.
like you say, the bass player can really choose to what degree he will involve in the music. This leads us to the saying of bass playing: Easy to play, hard to master. A neverending strive for perfection.
@JohnGrovemountain I love the fact that I feel there is still so much I don't know about the instrument. I embrace my ignorance! LOL Perfection is a goal, but should never really be a destination. I don't ever want to get there. I think I would bore myself! :) Thanks so much for watching.
@CoolBear777 Joe, I am a beginning bassist and I'm a bit confused. You say to practice scales, but my teacher keeps telling me to practice all these songs and what-not, so should I focus more on scales and dexterity of my fingers and wrist, or should I just plug away at songs?
@wouldntyoulike2know Thank you! Strap on that bass guitar and get at it! Don't be tentative. Practice and practice some more, but get out there and play. I even practice on stage. I use that time to really be adventurous. Do I get it right every time? Not on your life! It is quite liberating to try, fail, keep trying, get it right, try, get it wrong...you see what I mean. Nike got it right! Just Do It!
@MultiTechnics so, you want him to just film himself playing and not tell you what he's doing? This is an INSTRUCTIONAL TIPS video; not a "look at me, I'm so good at my instrument and so up myself that I film myself showing off and post it to youtube" video.
Not only that, but this is a clip advising on practice HABITS - if you wanna see him play, watch one of the other bajillion videos he's done to help us.
I guess man. I was looking up videos for my friend who plays bass, and I found this and it just made me laugh a little. Anyway, nice video, keep it up!
I was just kidding, I liked your "think like a drummer" video. I am a drummer and I'd love to learn the bass and have been trying lately. After I saw your video, I picked up the bass and started tapping triplets, playing doubles with my right and randomly hitting note with my left....GREAT FUN!!!!! Thanx!!!!!
it seems like the only people who watched this video are a bunch of 40-year-old classical music teachers... yeah practice is practice..it is learning something new-expanding your knowledge- but that doesn't mean it cant be a fun process. I mean which classes were the most interesting in school: the ones where the teacher handed you a textbook and "LEARN!!! Its not supposed to be fun!!" or the class where you played the war of 1812 family feud?
Hey now! I'm over 40! LOL I'm all for fun. It's not always that way. I try my best to make it as painless as possible. There is some work involved. But, the rewards on the other side are well worth it!
You are absolutely right! All I'm saying is it should be fun. If it's not...what have you got? Discipline is fine but it never lasts. It's like a warm bath. You must be conditioned to practice. Make it fun and you're gold!
If you don't make a fun time of practice, frustration takes over like a weed. I have not had any of my students quit because they were frustrated. I turn that into a motivator. Positive reinforcement. I am not at all into playing it safe. I have my bag of tricks, to be sure, but I practice things way beyond my scope and encourage others to do so. I still make the process a rewarding one for me. I
believe that if you can't find the fun in something, you won't find the joy of enduring the pain.
Man its so refreshing to hear bass players talking about bass and how they aproach it. When it comes to diffrent music, i dont even think about what genre it is... anymore. It took me awhile but as i got wiser on my bass all i hear is bass lines, not country or even top 40 fluff. Its like instead of seeing the color of someones skin you see the soul inside the skin. I am gonna have to try and practice not playing like you said, sometimes I think us bass players are like middle children. Ha Ha
The instruments compliment each other. There are those who are better at one than the other. I started playing both at a young age. A lot of bassists play guitar and vice versa. I suggest you learn both. Wouldn't hurt. You don't have to learn guitar to play bass. Learning the guitar will give you perspective on chordal theory and a foundation on root notes that would translate well to bass. Thanks for the question. Take care.
dude i have question im studying bass right now but i dont know how to play a guitar my question is..do you have to learn to play guitar first before studyin bass? or do you know any famous bass players that good in bass but not good on guitar?
What's with the hostility? The title doesn't fit anymore. I know that. It's become the running gag. They just can't be short anymore. If you've noticed, I don't even title the new ones "60 Seconds" nowadays. I'll admit I don't practice as much as I should. Who does? My practice and endurance come from 5 nights a week of gigging. At least 3 hours of stage time per night. How often do you play/practice?
Ska music is different in the fact that it can be viewed as very fast, syncopated rhythm music. The bass lines can be very challenging but not impossible. Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Skankin' Pickle, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Voodoo Glow Skulls are all great examples of this genre. These lines move from straight eighths to wide arpeggios. Cool stuff to get into. Thanks for watching. Take care.
Funny how some people make excuses before they practice, but once they sit down with the instrument, they lose all sense of time. Passion is an amazing thing.
your videos gave me a headstart on bass before i even got mine. thanks to your videos im learning fast. 3 days of owning the guitar and 3 songs already learned...kinda........
I lucked out and found your video's, great stuff! I am new to bass but I want to know if I should spend the most time learning songs or working with a drum machine
Thank you for stopping by! You should split your time. It's great to learn the technical aspect, but you should also have fun! That's really what it's all about. Getting to play. That's where it's at. Let me know how you are progressing. Take care!
Thank you. You're very kind. That bass is an Ibanez Jazz copy from '75 or '76. I sooooo love the tone. I guess the Geddy bass would be something like it if it were "naked". Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
Hey Joe I love your videos, you mention alot of stuff that most lessons miss out because it's assumed that they're too obvious. Your advice is spot on, I play technical death metal but I always try to bring in techniques from other styles of music and it has always worked for me I never really get writer's block.
Thank you! I'm a simple guy. I explain things in a very simple-to-understand way. You're right, a lot of things get glazed over because most "instructors" feel everyone should know this already. Well...they don't. I'm more than happy to fill this void. Thanks so much for stopping by. Take care. BTW, where can I hear some of your music?
I have just bought a bass having never picked one up before. I discovered your vids today & I have to say thanks sooooo much. You have made a very daunting task that much less terrifying. Any literature u have would be greatly appreciated.
Hey there, Vicky! Welcome to the fold. I hope my little videos will help. Send me a PM with your e-mail and I can send along some sheets for you to work on. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
hey man great vids too helpful,i want your opinion about the right hand,shall i use 2 fingers or 3?what about a pick?thanx anyway keep making vids u help us a lot
I know this isn't an answer - it depends. Usually, I'll do 2 fingers for even groupings of notes. I'll do a 3 finger pluck for odd groupings like triplets or a galloping style like Steve Harris. I'll use a pick for a more bright, aggressive attack. So many things to do. I'm going to do a video on the different types of picking. It may shed a little light on this subject. Thanks for stopping by.
hey its me again. remember the kid that uses his sisters bass? well not anymore. i got a fender squire for 100$ new. in pretty phyced iv been on it for lke 4 hours a day and lovin it. just thought id let you know. (remember peace)
Now your sister can't get mad. You got a great deal on your bass! Rock on, man! Playing FOUR HOURS A DAY?? I'll bet your callouses are coming in nice and tough. Good for you. All the best! Stop by again and let me know how it goes. Take care.
hey man, good video, iv benn sneeking my sisters bass at time to time and really starting to like it. she does not play it and trying to buy it but she is stuck up. im close to getting one and ill be sure to keep in mind what you said today and keep up my progress, thanx a lot. peace and love! sread it!
I have a small 15 watt amp that I use for practice. I leave it on all the time, that way when I'm passing by, or going out the door, I can quickly sit down and practice for a few minutes. This additional practice time does matter, because frequent repetition helps with learning.
That's the way to do it. Repetition is the mother of skill. Then it becomes automatic. I tell all of my students to do the work and the thinking now, then you can just guide your fingers by autopilot. You can then be emotionally driven. Because of my schedule I steal away to practice or even noodle a few times a day. At times it's an hour. Sometimes it's five minutes. I've lost hours even. I mean that in a good way. Keep doin' what you do. Take care.
Are you saying if you can't find five minutes, give up? I would never say that. I say any time with the instrument is great. Not everybody gets a lot of time to practice. When you do, you must utilize the time to your advantage, even if it's five minutes. That's all I'm saying. Even in that short span of time, ideas can flow and lessons can stick. There are no rules to practicing. You make them up. It's up to your patience, commitment, and time. Thank you for the comment. All the best!
Talks crap! Nothing new. Nothging instructive....waste of time, really
waynevr737 4 months ago
Joe's a cool dude. Though I'm disappointed..I wanted to become a master in 60 seconds :( lol. All the best mate, keep up the great work!
jlebesis 5 months ago
Is there any specific tips for building up strength on your right hand? I am trying to learn One by Metallica, and i can play the fast triplets towards the end for about 4 bars and then my fingers kinda seize up and it slows everything right down and really hurts. Will that just come in practice? Would you reccomend using an extra finger?
Morphindel 5 months ago
@Morphindel If it helps! :)
CoolBear777 2 months ago
Awesome but I lol'd @ the CC
xXxEHABISAACxXx 6 months ago
love how ur name is CoolBear777 hahah totally fits:p
OfficialLOLface 6 months ago
Bored!
xUiiOzOriiO 7 months ago
Time to go decaff dude. ;-))
mylordflasheart 9 months ago
Time to go decaff dude. ;-))
mylordflasheart 9 months ago
Joe, I want to learn the fretboard—like someone else mentioned earlier. Is it easier (better) learning where every A is on the fretboard then moving on to B, etc. —or learning all four strings simultaniously, one fret at a time? I make learning the notes as part of my practice but I still have a hard time just calling out a note and hitting it.
MetalElf 11 months ago
You taking about Practice!?!?
TheMetchosinOne 1 year ago
lmao! bass in 60 seconds, the video is 5:33 long xD
alexx1727 1 year ago 21
@alexx1727 More for your money! Oh, wait...it's free! LOL
CoolBear777 1 year ago 27
Hey! I just started playing bass and I want to be a pick and thumb player should I still learn how to play with my other fingers?
venomchaser88 1 year ago
@venomchaser88 I would for the variation in tone. It was easier for me to do since I was playing guitar around the same time I was learning bass. Sometimes the sound of a pick is what the song needs. Other times the softer tone of fingers is more appropriate. Thank you for watching!
CoolBear777 1 year ago
More like 533 seconds :-)
iPodGaming 1 year ago
thanks joe . im learning loads from you .i tend to play a lot of rock from steve harris its so hard to pick the notes out to what he is playing. is there an easyier way of picking out the notes apart from tab
phantomrock2009 1 year ago
@phantomrock2009 You'll drive yourself nuts! LOL He is a phenomenal player! Find a recording program that will slow the recording down without altering the pitch. That may help. He plays so darn fast you can miss things.
CoolBear777 1 year ago 2
@CoolBear777 i would like to start playing bass but i dont know notes i realy suck at noets excaly but do i need to learn notes to play bass
GunJack4444 1 year ago
@GunJack4444 Not necessarily, but it helps. I know tons of great players that don't know where the A is. Knowing your notes will help relating ideas with other musicians. Slow and steady. You'll get it.
CoolBear777 1 year ago
Hi there joe, i tend to practice via trying to copy records i like, is this a band thing or should i be locking myself away with my bass and just practicing scales etc?
Your clips are cool my friend, thanks.
realitylicker 1 year ago
@realitylicker Do all of that. Makes you well-rounded. There should be alone time with the instrument, but also time to get out there and make-it-or-break-it on stage!
CoolBear777 1 year ago
@CoolBear777 hi coolbear , I just find out your videos and I saw that I can learn a lot from you. :) I was so confused about those pentatonic and minor scales but your lesson on your website is just perfect for me ; I'm playing bass since 5 months and having the most fun after 5 years of playing classical guitar ! Thank you , and I am really glad to have someone like you around ! :)
reha96 5 months ago
i've been playing the bass for approximately 2 years. For the 1st year i was playing, i never knew what are the right ways of playing the bass...XD and last june i finally got my very 1st bass guitar its a jazz bass, since then. i can see myself slightly improving.if it is ok, ill ask you? what will be the best thing to work on with the bass? i mean, which part of playing the bass should i focus on to improve more? scales? techniques?... i get entertained with your videos!:)
MightyBandNEU 1 year ago
@MightyBandNEU That's always a tough question to answer. I believe you should split your practice time to cover as many aspects of your playing as possible. Later, when you become more fluent, you can devote more time to the things you feel you really want to focus on.
CoolBear777 1 year ago
hi joe i have three different bass guitars doesa it make any dfference what bass i practice on
phantomrock2009 1 year ago
@phantomrock2009 As a matter of fact it does! Your guitars may be set up differently. The action may be different on all of them. The string spacing among them may be just enough to throw you off. A four, five, or six string, for example. If you really want to get comfortable, you have to practice on all of them. Learn the way they feel so you'll be used to them in any situation you might find yourself in.
CoolBear777 1 year ago
you are crazy if you think you can teach in 60 sec. thats why i subscribed you an interesting dude. maby you can increase my bass and guitar skills.
xist522 1 year ago
thanks i always enjoy your videos :~D
yankeemhi 1 year ago
i don't know but, this inspired me. :) thanks joe!
FourStarAlien 1 year ago 2
Joe, what do you mean when you say "practice not playing, i tend to over play sometimes."? sorry but im a little confused.
RCrider07 1 year ago
@RCrider07 Sometimes what you don't play (silence) is just as important as what you do play. You have to give the music room to breathe. If you fill it up with playing it could turn into noise. That's what I meant.
CoolBear777 1 year ago
hear the saying "less is more" ? (when speaking about music.) more than not. people want to do much more than what the song actually "calls" for. when writing, it has to do with the ability to maintain perspective of the piece you are playing as a WHOLE and recognizing YOUR part in relationship to the song, as a whole. not getting "lost" in what you are playing and understanding what should and shouldn't be played by it has to all be "fluid" and "make sense"
underthegiven 1 year ago
@underthegiven Well said!
CoolBear777 1 year ago
Sliggity slap bass, people. Learn more about it, and start practicing. Fuck all these notions and people who believe your style is inferior or say you need to practice a certain way. Just play that bass and as long as you are happy and and the music you play makes people happy, that's all anyone cares about.
pjharrison78 1 year ago
Great stuff im startin bass this weekend... (:
Craminux 1 year ago
Your cool :)
DJKOSANA 1 year ago
Hi Joe, I began playing bass today and watching your videos while waiting for it to arrive on the mail was really helpful! :)
alienvet 1 year ago
this video is really really good, it'd be awesome to have you as my bass tutor :) i cud sit and listen to you talk about this gr8 instrument for hours, thanks again mate
wainwright461 1 year ago
@wainwright461 Careful what you wish for! I could talk the legs off of furniture! LOL
CoolBear777 1 year ago
This is a good video with nice advice. I want to play bass. I have been playing guitar for 6 years and although I adore it, I am always listening to bass guitar players. The bass guitar fits my personality. Because I get so nervous at times when I am playing guitar solos. Something like a bass would allow me to still get into what I am doing, but keep me in the background enough so that maybe my nervousness over playing guitar out in the open would vanish. But I really love bass guitars.
wouldntyoulike2know 2 years ago
i see what you mean.
once you go bass, you never go back, heh?!
like you say, the bass player can really choose to what degree he will involve in the music. This leads us to the saying of bass playing: Easy to play, hard to master. A neverending strive for perfection.
JohnGrovemountain 1 year ago 12
@JohnGrovemountain I love the fact that I feel there is still so much I don't know about the instrument. I embrace my ignorance! LOL Perfection is a goal, but should never really be a destination. I don't ever want to get there. I think I would bore myself! :) Thanks so much for watching.
CoolBear777 1 year ago
@CoolBear777 I do agree on that. All in all this is about enjoying/ having fun. BTW, thanks for sharing all this video lessons!
JohnGrovemountain 1 year ago
@JohnGrovemountain Amen!
CoolBear777 1 year ago
@CoolBear777 Joe, I am a beginning bassist and I'm a bit confused. You say to practice scales, but my teacher keeps telling me to practice all these songs and what-not, so should I focus more on scales and dexterity of my fingers and wrist, or should I just plug away at songs?
bullsnake70 1 year ago
@wouldntyoulike2know Thank you! Strap on that bass guitar and get at it! Don't be tentative. Practice and practice some more, but get out there and play. I even practice on stage. I use that time to really be adventurous. Do I get it right every time? Not on your life! It is quite liberating to try, fail, keep trying, get it right, try, get it wrong...you see what I mean. Nike got it right! Just Do It!
CoolBear777 1 year ago
dont talk! but play pfff
MultiTechnics 2 years ago
@MultiTechnics so, you want him to just film himself playing and not tell you what he's doing? This is an INSTRUCTIONAL TIPS video; not a "look at me, I'm so good at my instrument and so up myself that I film myself showing off and post it to youtube" video.
Not only that, but this is a clip advising on practice HABITS - if you wanna see him play, watch one of the other bajillion videos he's done to help us.
777static777 2 years ago 2
"Bass In 60 Seconds"....this video is over five times that.
Watch4 2 years ago 2
Isn't it great? I give you soooooo much for your money! LOL
CoolBear777 2 years ago
I guess man. I was looking up videos for my friend who plays bass, and I found this and it just made me laugh a little. Anyway, nice video, keep it up!
Watch4 2 years ago
@Watch4 would you complain if you paid $20 for a 30minute lesson that actually went for 1 and a half hours? You'd be a moron if you did.
777static777 2 years ago
I'm not complaining, I just found the fact humorous, yeesh.
Watch4 2 years ago
@Watch4
Was just about to rant that same thing!
SGriiffiin 1 year ago
well said about the practice
mardzzor 2 years ago
Notice he says it bass in "60" seconds and the video is 51/2 minutes long... HE DOSEN'T EVEN PLAY THE BASS!!! lol
bradburnz 2 years ago
Sorry. I tape these in a series. Some have playing, some don't. I'll be playing more from now on. :)
CoolBear777 2 years ago
I was just kidding, I liked your "think like a drummer" video. I am a drummer and I'd love to learn the bass and have been trying lately. After I saw your video, I picked up the bass and started tapping triplets, playing doubles with my right and randomly hitting note with my left....GREAT FUN!!!!! Thanx!!!!!
bradburnz 2 years ago
@bradburnz ½
Keevz13 2 years ago
it seems like the only people who watched this video are a bunch of 40-year-old classical music teachers... yeah practice is practice..it is learning something new-expanding your knowledge- but that doesn't mean it cant be a fun process. I mean which classes were the most interesting in school: the ones where the teacher handed you a textbook and "LEARN!!! Its not supposed to be fun!!" or the class where you played the war of 1812 family feud?
jakemobley 2 years ago
Hey now! I'm over 40! LOL I'm all for fun. It's not always that way. I try my best to make it as painless as possible. There is some work involved. But, the rewards on the other side are well worth it!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
I think you are a great musician and a nice guy,
but practicing is serious work that should not be underestimated!
It is the difference between the big guys and those who aren't there yet.
Some supervision or at least sometimes someone who tells you exactly what and how to practice is vital!
Practicing is NOT playing!
DubbelBass 2 years ago
You are absolutely right! All I'm saying is it should be fun. If it's not...what have you got? Discipline is fine but it never lasts. It's like a warm bath. You must be conditioned to practice. Make it fun and you're gold!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
The main purpose of practice is to learn something, not to have fun.
Think about this:
Fun only happens when you play something you already know, or what already sounds good or what comes easy. Why practice something you already know??
That is not practice, that is jerking off!
DubbelBass 2 years ago
Learning something new is painfull because it doesn't sound good yet, it is frustrating!
Some work through the frustration and keep going, believing it will get better. And it will!!
Others who think it should be fun get frustrated but return to playing what was safe, they will not grow. Sometimes even stop playing at all.
Having fun while learning is not the issue,
learning something is.
REAL fun comes when people start telling you that you've become better.
Have fun while playing.
DubbelBass 2 years ago
If you don't make a fun time of practice, frustration takes over like a weed. I have not had any of my students quit because they were frustrated. I turn that into a motivator. Positive reinforcement. I am not at all into playing it safe. I have my bag of tricks, to be sure, but I practice things way beyond my scope and encourage others to do so. I still make the process a rewarding one for me. I
believe that if you can't find the fun in something, you won't find the joy of enduring the pain.
CoolBear777 2 years ago
You gotta walk before you fun.
But you know what?
You are absolutely right!
Not everyone needs to be in an environment of competition and stress.
That is unhealthy and often works the wrong way.
Though sometimes the Bass needs some new heroes. But they will figure it out themselves anyway.
My apologies for misunderstanding!
DubbelBass 2 years ago
No apologies necessary. I find the exchange of ideas stimulating! I learn from everyone, all the time, every day. All the best!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
this guy's a great speaker to bad he doesn't play the bass!
checkabreak 2 years ago
I've got a couple of new ones where I play. Hope you enjoy!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
Love your videos Joe, and no, you are not boring. I will keep watching.
smichael61 2 years ago 2
Man its so refreshing to hear bass players talking about bass and how they aproach it. When it comes to diffrent music, i dont even think about what genre it is... anymore. It took me awhile but as i got wiser on my bass all i hear is bass lines, not country or even top 40 fluff. Its like instead of seeing the color of someones skin you see the soul inside the skin. I am gonna have to try and practice not playing like you said, sometimes I think us bass players are like middle children. Ha Ha
MunkJob 2 years ago
Very kind. You're right! We are the red-headed stepchildren! LOL Where would they be without us, huh?
CoolBear777 2 years ago
why there a bass in this video
jgmack823 2 years ago
It was part of a series. I just didn't take it off while I was filming this. Sorry.
CoolBear777 2 years ago
that thing about not playing is vital... the gaps are just as important a pulling off a wicked fill... its taken me 17 years to learn that one!
Mhunky 2 years ago
hey man GREAT videos!!! thank you so much!!
thirdfloorview 2 years ago
hey you negative douches you act like you play better than the man, stop acting like little bcthes and go practice
Imagoodboy3 2 years ago 2
The instruments compliment each other. There are those who are better at one than the other. I started playing both at a young age. A lot of bassists play guitar and vice versa. I suggest you learn both. Wouldn't hurt. You don't have to learn guitar to play bass. Learning the guitar will give you perspective on chordal theory and a foundation on root notes that would translate well to bass. Thanks for the question. Take care.
CoolBear777 2 years ago
dude i have question im studying bass right now but i dont know how to play a guitar my question is..do you have to learn to play guitar first before studyin bass? or do you know any famous bass players that good in bass but not good on guitar?
grunge93 2 years ago
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fuck u
wakagor 2 years ago
What a mouth on you. Have anything nice to say to anyone?
CoolBear777 2 years ago
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this motherfucker talks about everything but doesnt even practice! and this isnt 60 seconds this is 60 minutes!
myweedislikemedusa 2 years ago
What's with the hostility? The title doesn't fit anymore. I know that. It's become the running gag. They just can't be short anymore. If you've noticed, I don't even title the new ones "60 Seconds" nowadays. I'll admit I don't practice as much as I should. Who does? My practice and endurance come from 5 nights a week of gigging. At least 3 hours of stage time per night. How often do you play/practice?
CoolBear777 2 years ago
Would anyone know if bass techniques for ska music is any different or difficult in some cases? Thanks I'm dying to create a ska band...
chinesechongo 2 years ago
Ska music is different in the fact that it can be viewed as very fast, syncopated rhythm music. The bass lines can be very challenging but not impossible. Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Skankin' Pickle, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Voodoo Glow Skulls are all great examples of this genre. These lines move from straight eighths to wide arpeggios. Cool stuff to get into. Thanks for watching. Take care.
CoolBear777 2 years ago
thanks for the inspiration! i am familiar with all those bands so I will start looking at some tabs and start practicing!
chinesechongo 2 years ago
Hey does anyone ever get frustrated while playing bass/guitar?
blueblob4 2 years ago
All the time. Luckily, I find new things to engage my enthusiasm. It's an ongoing thing.
CoolBear777 2 years ago
Haha, phew. Thought there was something wrong with me. Good video!
blueblob4 2 years ago
I would also say get out and gig you learn a lot about your playing
canvoodoo 2 years ago
Absolutely!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
thank you so much for your videos, they are a great help, thanks
ashleycoles 2 years ago
Funny how some people make excuses before they practice, but once they sit down with the instrument, they lose all sense of time. Passion is an amazing thing.
dharmaseed 2 years ago
That it is!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
your videos gave me a headstart on bass before i even got mine. thanks to your videos im learning fast. 3 days of owning the guitar and 3 songs already learned...kinda........
lonewolf975 2 years ago
You RULE!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
lol, i get like 3 hours a day. (usually more)
cliffgoodbye 2 years ago
That's cool!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
I lucked out and found your video's, great stuff! I am new to bass but I want to know if I should spend the most time learning songs or working with a drum machine
mhbrent2000 2 years ago
Thank you for stopping by! You should split your time. It's great to learn the technical aspect, but you should also have fun! That's really what it's all about. Getting to play. That's where it's at. Let me know how you are progressing. Take care!
CoolBear777 2 years ago
Is that a Geddy Lee with the paint scraped off? I have one and always wondered how the natural wood would look.
Great videos by the way, they really help me out! Thanks!
prophet178 2 years ago
Thank you. You're very kind. That bass is an Ibanez Jazz copy from '75 or '76. I sooooo love the tone. I guess the Geddy bass would be something like it if it were "naked". Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
CoolBear777 2 years ago
Fantastic videos, they are so helpful and your advice is nothing but inspiring, keep it coming!
juhkit 3 years ago
Hey Joe I love your videos, you mention alot of stuff that most lessons miss out because it's assumed that they're too obvious. Your advice is spot on, I play technical death metal but I always try to bring in techniques from other styles of music and it has always worked for me I never really get writer's block.
Jdudeo 3 years ago
Thank you! I'm a simple guy. I explain things in a very simple-to-understand way. You're right, a lot of things get glazed over because most "instructors" feel everyone should know this already. Well...they don't. I'm more than happy to fill this void. Thanks so much for stopping by. Take care. BTW, where can I hear some of your music?
CoolBear777 2 years ago
Hey Joe
I have just bought a bass having never picked one up before. I discovered your vids today & I have to say thanks sooooo much. You have made a very daunting task that much less terrifying. Any literature u have would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Vicky
harleyquinnsmith 3 years ago
Hey there, Vicky! Welcome to the fold. I hope my little videos will help. Send me a PM with your e-mail and I can send along some sheets for you to work on. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
CoolBear777 3 years ago
hey man great vids too helpful,i want your opinion about the right hand,shall i use 2 fingers or 3?what about a pick?thanx anyway keep making vids u help us a lot
aNdIsocialist 3 years ago
I know this isn't an answer - it depends. Usually, I'll do 2 fingers for even groupings of notes. I'll do a 3 finger pluck for odd groupings like triplets or a galloping style like Steve Harris. I'll use a pick for a more bright, aggressive attack. So many things to do. I'm going to do a video on the different types of picking. It may shed a little light on this subject. Thanks for stopping by.
CoolBear777 3 years ago
hey its me again. remember the kid that uses his sisters bass? well not anymore. i got a fender squire for 100$ new. in pretty phyced iv been on it for lke 4 hours a day and lovin it. just thought id let you know. (remember peace)
bannanabread3 3 years ago
Now your sister can't get mad. You got a great deal on your bass! Rock on, man! Playing FOUR HOURS A DAY?? I'll bet your callouses are coming in nice and tough. Good for you. All the best! Stop by again and let me know how it goes. Take care.
CoolBear777 3 years ago
VALE LA PENA VERLO!!
politico222 3 years ago
Muchisimas Gracias a usted!
CoolBear777 3 years ago
Joe. Enjoyed all of your flix on YouTube. You are an accomplished bassist for sure! Thanks for all of your advise!
boog19x62 3 years ago
Anytime. Let me know if there's something you want to see. Take care.
CoolBear777 3 years ago
hey man, good video, iv benn sneeking my sisters bass at time to time and really starting to like it. she does not play it and trying to buy it but she is stuck up. im close to getting one and ill be sure to keep in mind what you said today and keep up my progress, thanx a lot. peace and love! sread it!
bannanabread3 3 years ago
Try not to upset her. Keep the peace. Let me know when you get your bass. All the best! Later on...
CoolBear777 3 years ago
thanks joe this vid helped a lot. keep making more videos
ranmore30 3 years ago
I'm glad I could help. Thank you so much! Take care.
CoolBear777 3 years ago
Many thanks again Joe. All your help is appreciated. ^^
jaxshepard 3 years ago
Thank you, Jax. I love doing the videos. Makes me feel good that I can help. Later on...
CoolBear777 3 years ago
I have a small 15 watt amp that I use for practice. I leave it on all the time, that way when I'm passing by, or going out the door, I can quickly sit down and practice for a few minutes. This additional practice time does matter, because frequent repetition helps with learning.
MandrewP 3 years ago
That's the way to do it. Repetition is the mother of skill. Then it becomes automatic. I tell all of my students to do the work and the thinking now, then you can just guide your fingers by autopilot. You can then be emotionally driven. Because of my schedule I steal away to practice or even noodle a few times a day. At times it's an hour. Sometimes it's five minutes. I've lost hours even. I mean that in a good way. Keep doin' what you do. Take care.
CoolBear777 3 years ago
if u play 5 minutes a day then give up
wacky123456789 3 years ago
Are you saying if you can't find five minutes, give up? I would never say that. I say any time with the instrument is great. Not everybody gets a lot of time to practice. When you do, you must utilize the time to your advantage, even if it's five minutes. That's all I'm saying. Even in that short span of time, ideas can flow and lessons can stick. There are no rules to practicing. You make them up. It's up to your patience, commitment, and time. Thank you for the comment. All the best!
CoolBear777 3 years ago
This is very true and helps a lot.
Th3BL4ckKn1ght 3 years ago
I get quasi-philosophical at times. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Rock on!
CoolBear777 3 years ago
Well said man your videos are a big help to me Keep em coming
pupli17 3 years ago
Much appreciated! I will. Take care.
CoolBear777 3 years ago