3 Melodies To Get Started With On Bass (+ Jaco’s BEST Melody Advice)

[@BecomeABassist]

What was the first melody you learned on bass?

[@kresimirdobranic1682]

Top Gun theme

[@rke422]

I had to keep my 4 y/o princess engaged while practicing, so I transcribed Twinkle Twinkle Little Star just by listening and looking at some sheet music on the Treble clef to confirm...at the time, it was a crowning achievement by me, I was so proud of myself lol...but I also though it would be cool to end a gig with someday...FWIW, the melody starts GG DD EE D; I start at the 10th fret of the A string, to the 12th of the D, to the 9th of the G, back to the 12th of the D...

[@Likeaforest]

Its been a hard day and night from the Beatles

[@vindieseldouble]

Longview by Green Day was the first riff I mastered. It took me so many hours back then. Still a catchy little tune.

[@lucasguida43]

O Ovo - Hermeto Pascoal

[@markduffy7685]

Really freaky seeing this uploaded just now considering how I just started doing this last night to improve on making my basslines more melodic. A great tip I have is to sing the melodies as you play them!

[@thomasfioriglio]

Another great lesson Luke. Playing the melody is something I've never considered. Three great examples to practice with.

[@JonathanBrough-wg7ji]

Luke, there are some really great bass channels on YT. I wont name them. But, for me, yours is the most practical and user friendly. Thank you for the hard work! And i love that Spector bass. Im looking to get a Warwick Streamer Rockbass, and the shape is a lot like your bass. I think there was a court case between Warwick and Spector long ago. Cheers from South Africa. Keep well.

[@frankortega4280]

Good lesson Luke. Important concept that most Bass players ignore. Thank you for how you applied it within the lesson.

[@jesseb6518]

Awesome video! Been ear training while using melodies, would love more videos on both! Keep up the great work!

[@alfredoprochnik7014]

Thank you for your useful lesson! I am rehearsing with a pianist that is way over my level and he keeps on suggesting exactly what you are talking about to enhance my solos.

[@BecomeABassist]

Sounds like your pianist friend knows what he's talking about! Haha! Learning melodies is *great* for improving your solos.

[@juribogenheimer7935]

inspiring, thank you very much

[@maks886]

The final advice is pure gold

[@wmkennard]

Really sweet lesson Ty

[@Likeaforest]

So good to see you again

[@johnfollis2357]

Grate lesson. I do this during practice from time to time.

[@tonycarel1785]

Awesome lesson. Thanks for sharing! Will definitely put this into my practice routine.

[@LoveMusicInnit]

Another great vid, this is just the kind of thing I need right now. Thanks!

[@jasassin]

Hey Luke. Great video. I think that was one of the most useful so far! (And that's a tall order!) Thanks again:)

[@unclemick-synths]

Great video 👍. This is something I will definitely start doing!

[@John-cw6yr]

Greatly appreciated my friend thank you

[@lucasguida43]

Great lesson, congratulations!

[@jensbomholt4529]

Great lesson! THANKS!

[@dddjr3]

thank you the willie nelson song is mad fun to play

[@markbass354]

sounds real good Luke

[@jimeastlake1]

Very good Luke. Thank you 😁

[@robertmock4146]

Thanks great lesson

[@pickbassguitar2802]

Can I ask you a question, have you ever / will you ever play in a band, I would LOVE to watch you play music live!!!

[@JonathanBrough-wg7ji]

Check out: Luke McIntosh and the Flexi-sextet (8years ago). There must be more as Luke plays and tours too. Well, thats what i read in one of his emails.

[@BecomeABassist]

Absolutely @pickbassguitar - even though I run this KZbin channel, I'm still a 100% gigging bass player. I have gigs every week (Covid lockdowns notwithstanding) so if you're ever in Queensland, let me know and I'll tell you when I have some gigs!

[@pickbassguitar2802]

@@BecomeABassist No doubt, One of my biggest goals would be see you play live!!!! It would be amazing seeing you play, it's like the person who taught me so much about bass, watching them play live :O, it'd be awesome, and I PRAY I do someday

[@invictussol2116]

Very Helpful ☺️👍

[@sergeantc4073]

Thank you

[@BassGods]

I was about to fast forward this video, and something said, "STOP" 😂

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Hi Luke! Really enjoying the channel! :) Has anyone asked you about your Spector? Did you strip the finish? I've never seen that color before. I bought a black Euro 4LX last year, wonderful bass! What strings are you using? Cheers from across the pond-Brent

[@jakeoncall]

Off topic, but just curious what brand and gauge of strings you use? Love that bass! :)

[@rke422]

I keep checking it out, too...it's a beautiful bass, & it looks so much like my Warwick Streamer, you could swap out the headstocks & I think it would be identical! I looked closely once, it's either a Schecter or a Spector...I get the 2 confused lol...

[@jonasmelinx]

💥

[@anthonythornhill8715]

What bass are you playing?

[@fildrich-dorchanelbackadi4690]

Salut Jolie cour de Bass ,mais bloqué pour télécharger, pourquoi ?

[@geraldhollenbeck5617]

Are you speaking of Jaco pastorious???? And if so this is a bit advanced for me

[@BecomeABassist]

Keep watching - I guarantee this isn't too advanced for you.

[@rke422]

I got a Host Error w the link...

[@SQShangongo]

Dean ambrose

[@danielfinuliar6965]

Hello man can u make some bass line with memes?

[@BecomeABassist]

I'm not sure what you mean @Daniel Finuliar - could you explain for me?

[@danielfinuliar6965]

@@BecomeABassist im sorry i mean can u make some tutorial to memes bass line ?

[@nourheneizokire1965]

Talk less please

[@BecomeABassist]

No thank you.

[@liammusik]

Your Bass seems out of tune. 🎶 🙊

[@terrywitzu7874]

Did you say "solo"? Like a Bass solo? Do you know who likes Bass solos? Ummmmmm...nobody.

[@BecomeABassist]

Sounds like *you* might not like bass solos @terry witzu, which is fine - they're not everyone's cup of tea. But they are *somebody's* cup of tea.

[@pickbassguitar2802]

@@BecomeABassist It's my cup of tea... :>

[@vindieseldouble]

I'm not sure when you started speaking for me, but I don't remember giving you that authority. I love bass solos and always have. You can't be much of a musician if you don't respect a bass solo.

[@pickbassguitar2802]

@@vindieseldouble Me?

[@vindieseldouble]

@@pickbassguitar2802 No sir. I agree with you.