Just watched. Watched last week's video but didn't comment. Again, great advice. Just how I started. Pulled out my 4 string and was playing along to "Katy Lied" by Steely Dan. A great record for feeling the rhythm. Chords yes, arpeggios yes, and some chord inversions. Fun stuff. Thanks Jon.

Great interview! I'll be seeing him in a few weeks playing with "The Beat" in Tucson. Can't wait for that show!!!

All kids. I appreciate all the good tunes. It happened. Move past .

If a piece of sheet music in bass clef has seven sharps on the ledger lines, what key is the music in?

Your work with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Adrian Belew is just incredible musicianship. What was it like to play with Buddy Rich? Was he critical of the bass lines he wanted you to play on his album?

Jon' Great man! This is very helpful. I always enjoy a bass guitar lesson to better understand what's happening on my fretboard.

I admire everything you do Mr. Levin, I was first introduced to ur bassist, during your collaboration with Bill Bruford, since then I've been quite fond of your music and who you are as a person, the greatness you do. The best ForBassPlayersOnly KZbin video ever.

I'm 56 and learning to play bass by ear...and this bassline drove me crazy back in 1982...now I'm trying to play it....

What can I say - it's Tony Levin!! Thank you for this! 👍😊

Thanks for sharing John much appreciated 🎵🎶🎸

I’m gonna try this! Thank you!

Absolute legend. All heart.

Listen and play along. That's how you learn. I grew up in LA when we had great radio stations. I played to the radio every day. The DJ's would slow down or speed up records, so I had to learn to tune quickly. KRLA, KKJZ, KMET, and all the others played music all day. I learned blues, rock, jazz and experimental acid music. So now you really can't fool me. I've been there and done that. Listen and play along. That's how you learn. I played in bands all over LA for 40 years and bass is still the best instrument ever.

Your dad is a dentist I bought him his les Paul custom

He is so good in Tiles

Thanks 👍

Sorry to hear the trouble with eyesight. Definitely a musician's musician.

ohhh, don't stop sharing your knowledge.... your awesome...... Thanks a lot.... God Bless You

For added interest, just flat the M3rd to a m3rd - a half step lower: A Major chord to a minor chord, with just one note lowered. This 'move' increases your chord possibilities from 12 M chords to an additional 12 m chords - 24 chords to start composing or learning new songs. Jazz tunes, though, you add the 7th to the M or m 3 note chord, you create a 4 note chord. I like your approach to teaching (joyfully) !!

Michael and Geddy Lee just ooze pleasant, nice guy vibes.

Many thanks for that. A really helpful item to practice. 😊

Love what you do. Great style, great sound and expert presentation. Appreciated.

Thanks for sharing John 🎵🎶

"Don't Look Back", great album. Was "Third Stage" a tough write?

Great recommedations, Jon. Thanks a lot!

Watched the promo video. Very cool. Great interview as well. You are a natural at it

Today is my birthday. I've been listening to some Charlie Haden and Pat Matheney. I tried playing but those guys are way above my pay grade. So I must simply sit and enjoy.

In music there's no end. I'm still learning as a bass player. I play in Church.

Once again spot on. Loved your comment about "background". The bass is not background but foundation. When I listen to music it has always been the bass line I hear/feel first, it's what draws me in. If the foundation is weak there is a good chance I won't continue to listen.

This is the very best of advice. Thanks John!

Was Abraham Laboriel at the dinner gathering?

Would flat wounds work on a Passive Jazz Bass? I broke a string and need new ones. How much should I have to pay for strings?

great video, as always Jon. How about a beginner lesson on preventing flying fingers a common problem or a blues lesson for beginners.

100% The GROOVE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING

Yep, right on the money, Jon 👍

Jon, I started playing bass 4 years ago at age 72 with my ukulele group. I have often wandered from your advice, but keep coming back to the three areas you mention. It mirrors advice from Victor Wooten and Rachel Webley (Ukulele Wales). When I stray from this advice, I end up trying to play exercises that often are beyond my dexterity, are not particularly fun, get discouraged, and stop playing for a while. I discovered your channel about 3 months ago. You keep refocusing me on playing what I can. As Rachel says, just playing root notes is enough to support a ukulele group. Thank you.

For singers only that appreciate GREAT bass playing. 🫢 ( I pitch off of bass. Prime soul of the band for me ) My.. this gentleman has blown me out of d’water! 🙏✨🎶 To sit directly in front of him recently.. if ever I have Felt the Spirit.. this was a highlight. Raspect @JamesGenus! 🎵💫 🇦🇺🐨

I clicked on to hear Ellen. I clicked off WITHOUT hearing Ellen!

Sales talk and nothing else but sales talk

Does tuning down a half step from a440 really have a positive effect on your health such as lowering your blood pressure and heart rate? Or is it just a belzebub of poo poo? Also, Cool to hear Dann talk. He inspires just the bejesus out of me.

Dude! You smoke? Try edibles. Same effect, no coughing. 🎉

People who fought so courageously in a war for this country for the freedom so many of us take for granted today, deserve respect and honor. A great American citizen. A excellent musician!

Let's face it, Dann's not just a good song writer, he's a great composer, a modern-day Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Another thought on learning the fretboard. Remember this B E A D GCF. Helped me immensely.

Hi Jon, I can't argue with anything you say. I salute you for what you bring to teaching. I love playing bass. As I alluded to in a previous comment, I learned the fretboard best by playing 2 string. For me music theory was served by keyboards, my first experience with music. Sometimes I think I am outside the scope of your lessons. Because I don't routinely play live I tend to experiment. Like today, I was playing one of my 3 string bases and my Les Paul guitar. I love to juxtaposition the role each guitar plays in a song. I love playing guitar parts on bass and playing bass parts on guitar. Just to hear how it sounds. Question, I assume you play keys and guitar. What are your thoughts on those instruments? What is your approach to them?

Many fond memories of Dann from Namm!

You know this is a really good idea. I've listen to this video four times now and every time I listen to it, it makes more and more sense. I'm pumped, I'm excited, the transaction would be completed with PayPal or major credit card? Then what happens? You send the download to my email address? Or something.. 😐

Very well explained👍 ❗ especially for an old grip' er an rip'er such as me

Hi' Jon, it's nice to see this video, I hope you are having a good day. Did you play in the Holocaust Survivor Band? The drummer is 90 plus years old now, he's a holocaust survivor, I know they toured all over the United States and even Europe I think, so just curious.

Jon' did you ever take a bass solo in a Broadway musical, or have to take one to cover-up a fellow musicians mishap to save the integrity of the show? Before you say anything, I know, what a question? But seriously, did you? 😐