Bass Chord Lesson - Drop 2 no. 1

This video goes through some basic concepts on how to expand the possibilities of playing chords on the bass. I'm using in this video a 5 string bass tuned EADGC, but the same concepts are equally applicable on a 4 string bass.

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[Feesharp9er]

So ADGC,.for 4 string I was having some trouble with this ,.Good lesson , for 4 strings it takes a little more patience to mimic the voicings

[havic5]

Yeah, on four strings I'll usually use what's called an "omit" voicing, which is where you take the basic drop 2 voicing and leave out a note, usually the root or fifth. These in general are much more practicable that drop 2s.

[blavaburnulots]

i have a question for anyone who may know. is either a four string or a five string bass better? is one better than the other? whats the difference?

[havic5]

Well, it's really subjective. It comes down to what range you need to express yourself. Four is plenty for a lot of people, but I really dig on having the high C string (or low B as the case usually is.) Figure out what works for you.

[blavaburnulots]

okay, thanx.

[fazefive]

good job. Love it. Very rich and simple to understand. u are a good teacher. cheers

[hahabass]

I'd love to know what the 1 person disliked???

[brownchambersheath]

good shit!

[Anthemless]

How did you learn all this and how long have you been playing?

[kalala111]

I'm not an expert on the matter, but in big band arrangements they sometimes substitute the 1st with the 9th, which I think could solve the major 7th dissonance problem.

[xandshescreamedi]

Great! You are extremely smart you will be a great teacher. You know your stuff very well.

[t335]

great lesson, thanks alot for sharing!

[emixolydian]

good lesson adam, will definitely explore this in my playing.

[DehaMusicCo]

Well said good sir...

[silddx]

Speaking as a professional trainer, you are an absolute natural tutor. One of the best explained tutorials I have seen, and a great help for my next gig. Cheers!

[hejallaapor]

Best bass lesson i've ever seen, good job.