5 Reasons Led Zeppelin Bass Sounds Great - John Paul Jones - Bass Lesson

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[@anuragdeshpande6918]

Ramble on bassline Feels like sunshine

[@NelsonMontana1234]

I have a playlist called "Bass Players in the Wrong Band!" where I play songs in the style of certain bassists that would not normally fit a particular song. But I don't have any in the style of JPJ -- because, he isn't a stylist. He's the consummate versatile bass player. He can be heavy and funky and busy and sparse -- always playing the perfect part to serve the song while enhancing it.

[@sath_b]

Couple things I'd like to point out to anyone wanting to know more. One is his use of chord inversions and chromatic notes in the bass underneath the chord that Jimmy is playing above. A classic example would be the bridge in When The Levee Breaks (For Your Life and Achilles... would be other good examples). JPJ's almost contrapunctual movement of 5ths and 4ths underneath Jimmy's chords, coupled with his use of pauses really breaks up the sound of what would be an otherwise monotonous and atypical bridge (especially because it doesn't have any exciting over dubs by Jimmy, just a basic rhythm track). His use of inversions underneath the main chord is so cool, especially because I can hear a lot of his Motown and Stax influence speaking through when he does it. It's really melodic, but still rhythmically driving. Another one would be his use of power chords/chords. Case in point - Whole Lotta Love main riff, Heartbreaker verse, When The Levee Breaks B section verse, In The Evening. It's so unusual and powerful to hear the growl of a root, 5th and octave on something like a bass. Of course there's a million other things like his use of muting (Achilles) and syncopation (Celebration Day live and Living Loving Maid are the most obviously heard examples, but he uses it all the time) but hopefuly this gives two more pointers for people wishing to explore JPJ's style. Thanks for a great video, it helped me see a lot of new things!

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Subscribed for two reasons 1) this video, Jonsey is the main reason I play bass

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[@Lollygagger-k4p]

Besides all that tech stuff, there are two more reasons his bass sounds soooo good: 1) the vintage Fender Jazz bass his dad bought him, and 2) a big honkin Acoustic 360 bass amp. Cleanest, purest bass tones I have ever heard from bone stock equipment. JPJ was the best musician in the band.

[@22julip]

Page and Jones together were in another world when it came to rock , forget the flash forget 2,000 notes a second . Just listen to the Creativity and the blending of tones these guys did , just another dynamic that made zeppelin the most Innovative band . Most bands are lucky to have one big talent Zeppelin had 3 . Rock on

[@HowToBass]

Thanks for the comment Nick. Its amazing to think how much creativity and innovation came from one band.

[@22julip]

@@HowToBass yes sir , yet I still get comments saying Plagiarism Page is sloppy etc .! It usually comes from people who never played guitar before .are you familiar with a composer Carl Baldasare he went through the second album showing the things the band are doing from a composers perspective. Check it out cheers

[@HowToBass]

I haven't but I'll defo check it out! Thanks.

[@22julip]

@@HowToBass you’ll get a greater understanding of Pages genius. As well as the rest of the band . Be well

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Led Zeppelin had FOUR big talents.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

John Paul Jones was brought up in church as the son of, and later becoming a church organist. For anyone who knows anything about organs, that says it all. But for the rest, here’s my take. As far as I’m concerned, to be a great organist one must be a well studied musician, and especially focused on JS Bach, the Well Tempered Clavalier. Bach was a church organist, and his melodies and complex but structured style are simply an incredibly intelligent AND creative assemblage of the basic structures of music, set to his mood, his conviction, his expression, and with a distinct reverence to a higher power, obviously showing the utmost respect to that power by trying his absolute best to play music at a level and expression as if doing it specifically for that higher power. Every single note, at all times, is marked reverence. Hence his greatness. He was and is the king of kings of music, in my book. And the organ is an incredibly complex instrument when exploited fully. It is like a full orchestra within one device, which technically is a controller for multiple devices. And John Paul Jones is an excellent organist. From that point, music just poured out of him as perspiration from one’s pores. His point and counterpoint, inversions, melodic phrasing, rhythmic virtuosity, and basic feel for the arrangement and inflection of music for the appropriate type of expression has been unmatched ever since. He has it ALL. WITHOUT JS Bach and Jonesey, my claim is that we would not have the sound of rock and roll as we know it today were it not for those two people. Yes, obviously others came before and after, but John Paul Jones, was in the right place at the right time with the right talent, freedom, and conviction to show us pure expression. Ramble on, my friends. Where is that confounded bridge? Oh, and while Kashmir is epic in its beauty and flow, the Ocean just may be the single greatest music composition acknowledged as rock and roll of all times. Bombastic, massive, godlike and god loving, sublime, and driven from the deepest gut of human pride, it is pure art and magic in sonic form. Till the night turns into day……….

[@angelafoxmusic7265]

I've always been amazed at JPJ's basslines. It's what I focus on most, usually. Just phenomenal.

[@susanfreeman9500]

Through listening to a lot of Led Zeppelin analysis, I've learned to appreciate the bass and I don't think the players get enough respect. I was watching you play Ramble On and it just looks so cool and laid back. I loved those notes in Ramble On long before (70s) I knew they came from the bass.

[@christoguichard4311]

JPJ is such an intuitive musician.

[@brianengquist2110]

I'm so glad I happened upon your channel. I am absolutely obsessed with JPJ's bass playing. There's so much to his style and technique that it must have been difficult to try to sum it up in 5 reasons as you have here, but it's a great little analysis. For me you hit it on the head when you talk about how he "feels the pulse." This for me is key. He is so rhythmically smooth even with really complex grooves and so incredibly melodic that he just slays me with the beauty of his lines. Looking forward to Black Dog. I've been using your vids to practice The Wanton Song and Ramble on a lot in the past week. Great stuff!

[@HowToBass]

Hey Brian, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. You're right, I could have made this 1000 reasons, it was hard to pick out just 5.

[@charleskane5983]

I don't think JPJ was underrated at all. What he was was yet another member of a super fantastic band.

[@seangelarden9543]

Saw Jones open for King Crimson, not only can he play any instrument, he blew them away!

[@JoeyRagu]

Excellent tutorial!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@timothywillis8883]

Led Zeppelin! Kings of Rock! Thanks! 👑

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[@5150show]

Outstanding thank you

[@gabrielb1727]

I love John Pual Jones

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Hey dude! Me too!

[@TheAngryGeezerYT]

One of the many bands I need to study as I transition to bass good stuff man

[@godfather95mbs33]

great video...thanks

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Great channel man Enjoying the content

[@HowToBass]

Thanks David! That means a lot.

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Quality info, many thanks

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Fun and educational episode! Thanks!

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Hey Hannah, and I thankyou you for watching.😃😃😃

[@jimilee8979]

Wellllll,,,,,,,,,,,,that explains it..............thank you brother

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

Jonesy wrote the Black Dog riffs Bonzo had trouble doing the connecting bits and tried playing straight through it 4/4 and voila ! they meet up.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Why is it that the bass sound in LZ IV album can barely be heard & buried by the loud guitars. It is only when I listened to your excellent cover that I really heard the bass for Black Dog. Thanks Sir!

[@mikevonhohenstein5587]

Nice vid, and love that bass!

[@M_EvoBass]

That was ace. Subscribed. Thank you mate! Oooo....1000th like from me too 😂

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[@M_EvoBass]

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[@bradc32]

ramble on is tough when you try to lock in with the guitar and then have the drums on top takes a lot of feel from every player

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[@keithdagnall7686]

Thank you

[@jgfunk]

JPJ has made several top 10 rock keyboardist lists while also making most top 10 rock bassist lists. Yes...he's made top 10 in 2 instruments. Let that sink in. He's basically a dual sport hall of famer.

[@comandante52]

Kashmir bass line is very cool

[@mickeygoh25]

I decide to learn bass finally Gotta learn Ramble On

[@HowToBass]

Thats great to hear Michael! I hope this video can help you out.

[@pacoruizserrano]

Real pleasure watching your videos and your -undoubtedly- very interesting musical analysis. Thanks and subscribed!

[@jgfunk]

Love Led Zeppelin... and Talking Heads!

[@Braglemaster123]

Great 👍

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Cheers Richard!

[@robertcanedo7607]

will install extra lights and lower action tomorrow; should help, as I have a bit of carpel and stiffness on fretting hand.

[@HowToBass]

I enjoy playing light gauge strings with a low action too.

[@robertalan2427]

jpj Worh with The Crooked Vultures Trump all his previous work....pure genius

[@Don.G.Prince]

Very interesting and well done video Dave, everything I tell my students is in there. Check out Gentle Giant's "Just the Same" ... I'm sure you'll find some creative musical concepts explained here. All the bass, I just subscribed to your channel.

[@HowToBass]

Thanks Donald! I'm listening to that track now. Its great! Right up my street.

[@Don.G.Prince]

@@HowToBass Gentle Giant is certainly a great band to discover. Amazing musicianship and unbelievable / impressive writing skills. Looking forward to your next video Dave.

[@dojoguitare]

On "Black dog", JPJ is not doubling the guitar, Jimmy Page is doubling the bass!!!

[@rimmersbryggeri]

So this is what Dave Murray looks like without sticking his head into a wasps nest?🤣🤣🤣

[@pinkled4429]

What's the song playing at 3:32 I recognise it I just can't remember it

[@HowToBass]

Hi Fredxixk. I think it's The Wanton Song. Here is my cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqCTY3-Hh69soJo

[@robertcanedo7607]

recommended bass strings for a beginner, please

[@HowToBass]

I always use D'Addario Bass Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Bass Strings - 40-100 The lighter gauge is great for beginners as its a bit easier on the fingers.

[@BBaldwin]

John Paul Jones = the silent assassin

[@stevemora7845]

JPJ wrote Black Dog

[@northernbrother1258]

I prefer to think of it as the guitar doubling the bass! 😈

[@maggio174]

Jimmy wrote all the bass parts on just bout every song

[@gerbulonthebold1918]

1st reason John Paul Jones. 2nd reason John Paul Jones. 3rd reason John Paul Jones. 4th reason John Paul Jones. and finally, the 5th reason John Paul Jones.

[@markkeeler584]

You forgot his 62 jazz bass which should have been reason one😂

[@toddm9501]

McCartney with The Beatles. McCartney with Wings.

[@extramile734]

Gibson Les Paul into a Marshall.

[@aristotleprovidence7060]

JPJ wrote the Black Dog riff.

[@nightking-ri8by]

Jones wasn't doubling Black Dog. He wrote the riff. Page was doubling him. If you're gonna do John Paul Jones tutorial, make sure you have it right

[@michaelJ415]

They don’t make them like they use to 1# reason, the old acoustic amp ,I’ve played on some very old instruments Todays generation don’t have it

[@sergio3713]

In Black Dog it'd be better saying the guitar has doubled the bass. Well, the history, you know...

[@chupacabra4897]

Jumple Jones ? Lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@HowToBass]

🤣 Thats my northern England accent coming through. Thanks for checking out the vid.