1 Helpful Tip for Bass BEGINNERS | Master The MAJOR SCALE

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Here is the most important scale you need to learn if you are a beginner at electric bass!
It is the major scale and to me it is the foundation of popular western music. When I started playing bass I was mostly self taught and learned from videos. I did not focus much on anything theory based, when I did finally come across scales and music theory I started with the major scale and it gave me the road map I needed to build everything else off of. I am hoping this video can provide you with a similar road map!
I wanted to cover as much ground as I could on this particular topic. We start with the technique and approach to understanding the notes and intervals within the major scale. Then we dive into the concept of practicing the scale at different speeds. From there we practice using the scale over real life examples and songs from out in the world, and also using both simple basic dry tones as well as dirtier, effected tones to learn the scale in context. Finally we end up touching on a CMaj7 arpeggio as a bit of bonus content.
I am not sure how basic this video may be for some but I wanted to start with very simple applications in learning, from the perspective of someone who started off self taught. Somethings may be clunky here but I did my best to translate how I would teach this lesson in person.
Bass is sometimes a very simple instrument that focuses on serving a function within an ensemble more so than standing on its own. Obviously theory is still super important and I want you to embrace how it can help you get more comfortable on the instrument.
As a recording bass player and live bassist, this scale will pop up in your life every day - get familiar!
Let me know your thoughts, I hope this helps you find something new to experiment with and most importantly, have fun with.
I can't thank you all enough for viewing the channel - it really means a lot. The recent subscribers and comments have made me super motivated to explore more topics - thanks to everyone for checking out my videos!
I hope you have a great week.

[@Lopegf0214]

I just found your channel and I want to let you know that it's perfect! As a new bass player, I was looking for someone who could deconstruct the bass and explain bass playing in a simple way. Kudos and keep up these excellent videos!

[@carmeeno]

Thank you very much, that means a lot. I am just trying to do my best and deliver simple information that can help new players - I am really happy it is working for you! Thanks for letting me know

[@eltonrandolph7998]

This video flipped a switch on my musical thought process.

[@carmeeno]

So happy to hear that! Thank you very much

[@jimmymucho]

Dude, super solid lesson. I haven’t played in more than a decade till a few months ago and you’re practice methods are a killer refresher. Thanks bud.

[@carmeeno]

Thanks for watching!!! Really appreciate the comment - shake off the rust and keep ripping - happy you’re playing again!

[@charlesbranagan9993]

Hi Carmine...major scale/arpeggio well explained...thank you, keep up the great work... Charlie in Dublin

[@carmeeno]

Thank you so much Charlie!! I appreciate it - very cool to have someone viewing from Dublin 🙏🏼

[@eltonrandolph7998]

You're doing great! I really appreciate your content!

[@carmeeno]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! These words mean alot

[@tinychamberz]

Learning everything on paper but not actually using it happened to me on keyboard. Now i got a bass and i actually use alot more of the stuff i learned. Nice Video!

[@carmeeno]

That’s great - I think there is something a bit more intuitive and practical about the guitar/bass guitar from an invention standpoint - maybe because it’s a bit younger idk - thanks for watching I appreciate you!!

[@theopening487]

Great advice and examples

[@carmeeno]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@lucapappalardo5574]

Thanks a lot cool video!

[@carmeeno]

Thank you for watching!!

[@CarmineMattia]

Pretty basic concept but well explained - nice vid

[@carmeeno]

Thanks for checking it out!!

[@theblitz92]

Great stuff man!!! I would love to learn bass one day. Glad I found your channel

[@carmeeno]

Thank for checking it out man!! Love your channel go big blue

[@Savario-ny5gu]

Very helpful - such an important scale to master ❤

[@carmeeno]

It’s the most important when starting out for sure - appreciate the feedback

[@WeaponsRemorse]

I’ve been playing bass for about seven years now and I am a pretty good low intermediate. I know the keys of songs. And how to follow for said scale but I don’t know scales, but I do know it by instinct if that makes sense. I never learned covers, so that’s probably why my skills are actually lacking as much as they are. But surprisingly the anime bocchi the rock. Has got me learning (the Street performance baseline) It’s super complex at least for my level but I’m getting through it and complete pretty solidly at a slower tempo. 150bpm vs the 186 The runs are murder lmao but slick as hell. I do have a church playing background, so I understand most things in a band context. Tabs irritate me because I prefer notes So I generally transcribe tabs as it hurts my brain less. I also generally learn songs by ear.

[@carmeeno]

Yeah I agree with you on that - learning by ear and by instinct is my favorite as well - I’d like to try and get this info packaged in a way that leads to that style of learning more so than making it sterile ya know - and I also agree that tabs are annoying af lol idk why they hurt my brain as well - thanks for stopping by here, I appreciate it

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

What you really need to know about bass is “it’s no fun a all”

[@carmeeno]

lol "get ready to have 0 fun yall"