4 SIMPLE Exercises To Get Great At Bass TAPPING

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I know tapping on bass can be a steep learning curve so I decided to show you some simple exercises that will get you going in a musical way! Do these for at least 20 minutes per day and your tapping will feel much more natural and controlled within a couple of weeks!
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Get all the tabs and backing tracks for these exercises plus 5 full tapping lessons at the Beginner Tapping Masterclass: www.patreon.com/CharlesBerthoud

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Thank you so much! I have been playing for 6 months now and will be starting lessons soon. Playing the bass is the only hobby I have felt this much passion for, and I would never have started if it hadn’t been for you. You probs won’t see this, but it feels good to say anyway.

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Thank you so much for making these videos for us! They mean a lot, and we know they take a lot of time and don’t pull in as many views (yet) as your main channel, so we know you’re doing it all selflessly to help other bass players learn and grow. You’re a good dude Charles!

[@beautifulinstrumentals2866]

To have lessons, free of charge, from a masterclass musician is amazing. Even though these are exercises, it’s so much easier when the techniques are practiced in a way that also sound good instead of just from a set of scales or something that doesn’t make immediate musical sense. What a gift! Thank you, Charles. You are also very easy to listen to. No “uh”s, “ummmm “, “and uhhh “s. You know what you are going to say, you say it clearly, cleanly, straightforward without pauses or wasted time or wasted words. Great presentation.

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Can you imagine someone randomly finding this channel after searching for simple bass exercises and not even realizing they are getting lessons from THE bass GOD? 😅

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Yes, I just did!!

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I’ve been loving this channel so far. The best exercises are the ones that actually sound musical. They keep you wanting to play more!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

I agree! Any technique exercise that can also subconsciously teach good phrasing and composition is a double win in my book 🔥

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That’s 100% the difference between your lessons and what’s typical…. You’re giving us technical lessons that add immediately to our vocabulary….thank you Charles!

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I feel so fortunate to have access to your KZbin content during my bass journey!! Thank you so much for making such great beginner friendly lessons. Sincerely appreciate your efforts and kindness. You’re a great artist and teacher!!

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I am 18, and after 12 years of piano I decided I wanted to pick up another instrument. I had thought about bass, but then decided I might not play it since I don’t play in a band. I didn’t know it could be played so beautifully by itself. But then when I was listening to Billie Jean, your cover popped up and I decided to listen since it sounded like it would be awesome. I am so glad I did! It is one of the most beautiful things I have heard and I loved your style specifically. I decided to learn bass and I am so glad that you have videos for teaching! I am going to sign up for your videos to learn more. Thank you for being an inspiration! Also your skills are insane! Hope in 5 years I can learn a sliver of your bass playing. 😊

[@BillonBass]

I’ve been a session and touring bassist for over 40 years. Now I’ll say not once in my career playing with some of the best players in the world have I ever been asked to do this tapping thing. But after seeing you young folks do some very cool stuff I am now at the age of 64 going to learn this technique just because. I’m sure I’ll find away to work it in to my playing somehow or use it for my own projects. Excellent video young man and it’s going to be my starting point on my tapping journey! Keep pushing the boundaries!

[@chanelaforet9296]

Thank you so much for creating such beautiful melodic chord progressions in these Tapping exercises. As someone who plays piano and just started my Bass journey, I feel so relate to this technique..! It feels like a natural transition for piano players - hitting something with fingers to make sounds - here, it's hitting a part of a string instead of keys on a piano... I followed your lesson and learnt Tapping the first time on Bass. I'm so excited. Also, the exercises you created helped a lot with fretboard memorization and music theory for beginners like myself. Thank you so much!! Digging into more of your classes now!!

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Ive wanted this for SO LONG I'm excited to practice bass again!

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I played bass for 15 yrs but shifted to guitar but after discovering your channel, I planned to a "bass comeback". Thanks. You are an inspiration. Cheers!

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Charles is the best ! His music, his instructions, I can't say enough good things about him.

[@nickgivent3157]

I LOVE that you include notation as well!!! Thank you. I also love that you are teaching nowadays!! 🤘

[@craig1530]

Thanks for this most helpful tutorial. May the Bass be with you.

[@lowbassdude1987]

This is incredible. If you get the right basics, all the cool stuff will just make sense. It doesn't take away the magic.

[@Arqade_Gaming1]

THANK YOU!!! this may be the best instruction for taping on youtube.

[@Dodogssaywooforruff]

You're getting me back into bass again! I feel like when it comes to playing bass I'm very good at just playing, but ive never known a lot of tapping techniques, or slapping techniques. I've tried for years, amd i just always have felt like I can't get over that hump. Im going to try working on these techniques from now and and see what i can take your lessons!

[@GuyManley]

This is fantastic. You've inspired me to pick up the bass again, and now you even provide learning materials. I'm gonna practice this a lot.

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Great to hear!

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NOICE!!! You are a natural teacher and musician. You deserve all the success you receive!!

[@DoctorSteele]

Self-taught with tabs and by ear for about 15 years here, recently started trying to "re-learn" bass the right way, including theory and now tapping... you inspired me to buy the tapestry book and for someone with zero experience reading bass sheet music that got really tough really fast. This is a perfect primer for the book. My right hand fingertips hate you right now (exercise 3!!) but I love you for it! You are doing the Bass-Lord's work here sir!

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Gracias por el tiempo en hacer estos videos me motivan para seguir aprendiendo

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This channel is a true blessing ❤️

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thanks mate, can't wait for more lessons, tips & ideas

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Exactly what I’ve been after! Loving this channel heaps

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You absolutely Rock My World. Huge heart felt thanks for all of your help.

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thanks man! Very concise, no bla-bla, straight to business kinda video, love that!

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MY GOD. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!

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You're welcome!!

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I really appreciate the making of this video. Thank You, Charles. Just started practicing double-hand tap.

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Thank you Charles.

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This is fantastic. Explained so well

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thank you so much for this beautiful tutorial, charles!

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You have helped me a great deal. Thank you for this. I've been playing for 30 years and am just now realizing how to play correctly.

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These videos are really coming along quite nice. Found this easy and concise. Thanks for your efforts Charles

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Very well illustrated thank you

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This was really helpful, thanks!

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Thank you so much for the lesson. 👍🏽

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This is so helpful. Thanks a lot Charles!

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Somehow missed the advertisement of this channel, now I watched this coincidentally while trying to "learn Charles tapping style" and well, insta-sub Great video!

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Extremely awesome!!!!!! THANKS A BUNCH!

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Un saludo desde la Patagonia Argentina y tremendo GRACIAS por compartir tu conocimiento - Greetings from Patagonia Argentina and tremendous THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge

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Thanks for the exercises, Sir ❤❤❤❤

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Fantastic! This is very inspiring and finally it could get me into learning to practise tapping...

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I swear today I made the exact tapping shapes WITHOUT WATCHING YOUR VIDEO! I prefer using Piccolo Bass Strings on my bass since I'm a guitarist but... yeah.. Respect for what you do, Charles! I also teach private guitar lessons!😉

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Great video!

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thank you for sharing your talent..

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Lovely chord progressions. I’m going to start practicing these.’

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Thank you so much for this lesson for tapping Bass you is very good teacher.

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Amazing project Charles. The music thanks You.

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Charles, some day you should talk about bass setup for tapping and slapping. I know it's a personal preference but it would be nice to know what's a confortable or optimum setup for you. Many thanks for your videos!

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THANK YOU!!!

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These really helped. I am still getting the hang of it but it does pay off. Thank you!!!!

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when you go to the next string at the 3rd exercise it sounds so good! solid practice material here

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Thank you very much sensei!

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Stunning ❤

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BC......excellent work....most helpful...thank you for sharing ...very generous!

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Thanks so much for this sweet vid. I'd love to get into tapping and this will help me out I'm sure

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Very good. Thank U.

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Excelente técnica Carlitos 🙌👌

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Best bass teacher in the world

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This is great. I'm just beginning on bass this summer, and have played guitar in the past (including finger style on classical, using a pick on electric, and tapping on electric, all of which should be useful when learning the bass). I was finding the idea of tapping on the bass guitar to be very appealing, in terms of the desired sound, but quite intimidating technically. You do a lot of tapping and it sounds beautiful but if I try it it's quite challenging due to the heavy strings. Thanks so much for this video that makes it easier to start. The first exercise is sweet enough to work as a solo song by itself. ❤

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Great lesson

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what am amazing yet simple exercise.

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Very useful ❤

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Wow...this was really impressive being self-taught!

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Thank you so much.....

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Thanl you charles

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Great stuff, I’ll be practicing like this for sure. Thanks for being slow and real, a lot of creators are like “and here’s what it’s supposed to sound like” and go berserk.

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[@grudefrudevandeprout]

hi Charles ! thanks for this nice video. i'm a bass noob and i have three questions : 1> how do you setup your bass for easy tapping ? (i hear some fret buzz picked up by your voice mic, making me believe that your action is quite low) . 2> how do you manage the sound of vibrating neck portion of the strings when tapping ? with fingers, or damper of any kind ? 3> do you use a compressor for squishing your bass sound and having good sustain ? if yes what kind of compressor and what settings you use (for tapping sounds i mean): plugin/brand name, soft/hard knee, attack, release, ratio values, .. ? best regards. bob

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Great bass player and teacher also

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I just bought a new bass today and wanted to start tapping more. Charles you’re a miracle worker

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I have a Hoffmer Beatle bass...they are Not for tapping at all!

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You make simple sounds for you sound so beautiful breath taking to watch ❤ love your videos ❤

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Muy bien vídeo gracias

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Thank you so much, i only play my bass with the song i want this is awesome

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Great video! It sounds so clean when you do it! I get all kinds of fret buzz, weird undertones etc. Maybe my bass needs a proper setup 😁

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the lefay bass really has a nice sound. you should play this more often. and thanks for the lesson.

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Beautiful

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4:49 Beginners! Note that Charles puts his right thumb ontop of the neck. That contact creates the necessary stability when working with the right hand's fingers.

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Highly impressive

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thank you