3 Must-Know Bass Licks

[@BecomeABassist]

What songs/melodies/solos/riffs use the phrases from this video? Let me know - and drop a link if you have one so we can all see these licks in real-world songs.

[@bassistamirul2326]

you bastard bass lesson in no talk

[@JohnGieschenJr]

I gotta say man I’ve been learning last five years and your videos are always spot on. You and Josh made me what I am today 😎🤘

[@BecomeABassist]

Thank you *so* much @john gieschen jr. - I can't tell you how much I appreciate that! It's *_always_* awesome to hear.

[@devinfrench4924]

I love how you geek out when you play a fill you like, it's cool to see the passion

[@jonathanjonnymambo64]

Lick #2: Long Train Running first bass lick! Quite similar intervals kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHCf3hqjb96d8U

[@BecomeABassist]

Absolutely @Jonatha jonnymambo - it definitely hangs out on that 7th of the pentatonic. Very similar to Lick #2. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jameskowalkowski2334]

Possibly the best explanation and demonstration (IMHO) for separating scales from language and telling a story! Thanks!!

[@BecomeABassist]

Absolutely! Story telling is a great way to think about using this language - especially in a bass solo context. Thanks for sharing @James Kowalkowski.

[@BenD_Bass]

Doesnt that one Green Day song you did in your "5 more beginner bass lines" video use the major pentatonic? Im a noob lol, I was learning those bass lines and stumbled on this video and realized the notes in the example seemed familiar

[@joewehner9837]

Gotta love the dog trying to steal the show!

[@BecomeABassist]

Haha! He deserves to steal the show - he's a very good boy!

[@tonysimmons5729]

Great stuff Luke! All of it reminded me of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters licks.

[@BecomeABassist]

I'm sure he used some variations of these at some point @Tony Simmons.

[@robertmock4146]

Really great lesson Luke. I'm just starting to explore putting a bit more flavor into the songs I have to play. This gives me not only ideas but confidence as well. Keep it going.

[@BecomeABassist]

Amazing @Robert Mock - the confidence will absolutely help inject your own personality into things.

[@joaoericocaldasdelima7735]

I was facing this exact problem. I know the scales, the modes, the notes in it but, when I try to execute, despite the right notes, it doesn't feels right.

[@BecomeABassist]

This is super common @João Érico Caldas de Lima. Hopefully focusing on *language* over theory can help solve this problem for you.

[@davidreichert9392]

"The People's Key of E"... I love that.

[@jdb123ize]

Lick#2 have a drink on me-AC/DC

[@delineater]

Great lesson, Luke. Lick #1 - Al Di Meola, Black Cat Shuffle Main riff, especially guitars. Lick #2 - Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here Can't say exactly where, but this lick reminds me of that song. Lick #3 - No idea, lol

[@BecomeABassist]

Great examples @delineater! Thanks for sharing.

[@mattyr5323]

Lick 2 reminds me of a different Pink Floyd song, Young Lust.

[@tennysonwilliams6856]

This is a fantastic lesson. As a newbie to music and the bass, this will a lesson I’ll never forget

[@MsRouder]

Спасибо Люк, отличный урок 🎸!!! 👍

[@wmkennard]

Awesome lesson thank you ❤

[@nanda51249]

Lick 1 suumertime blues

[@davidvitale9338]

Lick Number 2 - Queen's first album - I think the song is Son and Daughter

[@lorettacloud2555]

Lick #2 Suzie Q - CCR

[@andreasseiler1192]

the dog is very cool

[@MustangEd]

Great videos Luke thanks.

[@BecomeABassist]

You're very welcome @MustangEd - glad you like them.

[@thomasfioriglio]

Another great lesson Luke. A fun one to explore, especially with those supplied drum tracks. I can groove on these all afternoon. Cheers!

[@BecomeABassist]

Awesome @Thomas Fioriglio - you can definitely get pulled into the rabbit hole with this stuff, and that's certainly a good thing.

[@MegaMajo24]

Luke thanks

[@elmelmon]

I enjoyed this because it makes so much sense to me. So you get my subscription!

[@PhatBazz4]

Great Lesson! What program are you getting the drum loop? Looking better drum loops to practice with. Thanks for sharing!

[@BecomeABassist]

I usually just make my drum loops in Garageband @PhatBazz4.

[@PhatBazz4]

@@BecomeABassist I'm on a PC and no Garageband Program. Appreciate your response!!

[@gadgetbass9175]

Wild Cherry: Play that funky music. Bar 35 and 36 might fit this, don't have a full grasp on this lesson yet but it seems like that part of that song is similar to what you are talking about.

[@BecomeABassist]

Absolutely @Gadget Bass - it's definitely in that ballpark.

[@donnailtidwell7150]

Great lesson,teach more language it’s great stuff.

[@tubatim333]

Thanks. Super helpful. I'll be watching your video on pentatonics. Thanks.

[@BecomeABassist]

Awesome to hear @Tom Griffin.

[@travisreed5965]

How Cool Is This - Excellent Tutorial And Welcome Back Brother Man Cheers

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks so much @Travis Reed - so happy you're into it!

[@14threshold]

This was an exceptionally good lesson. I had so much fun exploring all the fretboard and used my playlist on You tube with all my E minor keys to improvise with. Really rocked it and feel confident now on moving around fast without thinking. It brought all my knowledge together in a fun way. Now to do this in another key. Not today though !!

[@BecomeABassist]

This is *fantastic* @nola baylis! So cool to hear you putting the language to good use!

[@nadmarchal]

Very helpful the way you show it:) Thanks

[@franshallar]

More than 20 years ago I played bass but due to getting sick I started back a few months ago and yes I miss the good old things that are now explained again by Luke. In other words, super video.

[@BecomeABassist]

In that case, welcome back to the world of bass @Geen Nog minder!

[@pierreblanchette6026]

Superb tutorial, Luke. Thanks!

[@peggyangelena]

❤🎉

[@wmkennard]

Great playing n lesson Ty 💯❤

[@tommymassey1275]

Another great lesson thank so much!

[@trimsolguy06]

Luke, love your lessons!! So well-taught and easy to understand! And your dog in the videos is the best!! What breed is he?

[@BecomeABassist]

He *_IS_* the best. His name is Arnie and he's a cavoodle, but a big one. He managed to grow bigger than both his parents.

[@trimsolguy06]

@@BecomeABassist No kidding, we have a cavoodle (or Cavapoo) too! Thought yours kind of looked like our Tucker, except he is ruby color! Best breed! Ours was supposed to be 12-15lbs and just weighed in at 34 lbs! Thanks for such great lessons and the Duff one didn't disappoint! Cheers!

[@Zizou-Ya]

Lick N#2, Down by the river - Neil Young

[@BecomeABassist]

Nice!

[@bassistamirul2326]

you no talk

[@BecomeABassist]

Incorrect.

[@ohadnetz]

Great lesson Luke!!! Give us more of these stuff Learning language and making it your own!!

[@BecomeABassist]

Anything in particular you'd want to learn more of @Ohad Netzerel?

[@ohadnetz]

@@BecomeABassist yes pentatonic licks like these , jazz licks , blues , rock Not too long 3-2 bars max I have experienced with these 3 licks like you have explained and it was pure joy creating your own language out of it This is real excitement from music You are great have been watching your videos almost 3-4 years now and i m getting so much out of it without being overwhelmed.

[@jameshunt3434]

Thanks!

[@BecomeABassist]

Thank YOU @James Hunt - really appreciate the generosity!

[@tommymassey1275]

I'd like to learn sweetchild of mine I like the Lil solo at the beginning of the riff

[@BecomeABassist]

No way - I'm working on a lesson all about Duff McKagan that will definitely include that bass solo line.

[@tommymassey1275]

@@BecomeABassist can't wait!

[@joeblues5515]

Good lesson,mate.But I also liked the dog.

[@BecomeABassist]

He's the *real* star of the show. Lol

[@JohnFossbass]

Beautiful bass

[@mjmorgan-maloosefingers9135]

you are so good

[@asansone57]

Another very useful lesson!

[@BecomeABassist]

Glad you think so @tony sansone!

[@jmd01]

Nice! :-)

[@BecomeABassist]

Nice...

[@theRollingStingRays]

I like Luke

[@BecomeABassist]

I like you!