5 SIMPLE Tricks To Make Your Basslines Sound PRO

These simple adjustments will take your basslines to the next level!
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[@CharlesBerthoud]

Couldn't have said it better myself 👏🏻

[@bradyung798]

My favourite bass KZbin channel has replied to my favourite bass KZbin channel!

[@mrdoodles2284]

Keep up with these comments 😂

[@Tekkerue]

Seeing Charles leave such encouraging comments on new bass channels like this shows that Charles is not only a PRO musician, but he is also incredibly humble. 😁

[@zabooka]

ong

[@kdt85]

You guys should collab!

[@kingofpenguins4157]

He is so good at giving a lot of information over short periods of time! I am so thankful for this channel helping us all get good

[@Nathan_North]

Brilliant lesson Charles! I’ll definitely work on incorporating these into my playing!

[@blakebass1]

You are a superb bassist, teacher and presenter. Brilliant!

[@ericrlawson]

After years, I FINALLY feel like a proficient guitarist. After watching your videos for the past few months, I just bought my first bass. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@OnatGG]

As a long time bass player, I feel like all songs are being played by the drummer, and everyone else accompanies him.

[@jamesmccallum6770]

Clear, simple and effective tips delivered in a short video. This is just the stuff I need. 👍

[@21bravopunk61]

Thanks Charles. This video was a real eye-opener for me. I’ve been learning how to play for a while (I’m not very focused), and have been coping songs and trying to improve my technique. I still had no idea on how to approach creating bass lines and understanding how to implement everything in a cohesive and meaningful way. With only a few clear and easy to understand tips you have conveyed an incredible amount of information. I can feel my lethargic brain fizzing with activity and excitement as the new musical knowledge begins to unfold.

[@truebassist-i8o]

Wow charles thank you for your video it help me to study and hello from moscow

[@xx_cloud_xx5055]

Nice to know some of these were instinctual lol Been a bass player for years but i dropped it for a while and picked it up again recently. Such a fun instrument.

[@rexfmspu]

I'd love to see Charles do a tutorial teaching whole songs, easy and difficult (maybe some complex victor stuff cuz not a lot of people do that😀)

[@CamilleHarris]

So good - thank you! This is the first bass tutorial I have ever watched. I have a ukulele bass & I just decided today that I want to expand my skills - I also just learned from your video that bass is the coolest instrument in the world, so that’s good to know 😄

[@JonesM-f3v]

I'm just a beginner. I so enjoyed seeing and listening to the technics displayed. Definitely would like a T Shirt.

[@tol4048]

I can sense that these tricks will make my basslines sound like a pro

[@Lowendlunatic]

Marco Hietala was my inspiration to start playing the bass guitar. He played a lot of different instruments but mostly 4 strings. I currently own a squire j bass as seen on my profile picture and I absolutely love it. You are an inspiration to the bass community!

[@guascamsb8138]

Damn this is genius lesson! Easy to understand and follow, very effective. Thank you so much Charles! ❤

[@BassCampOfficial]

You're welcome!

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Some absolute gold nuggets there. Thanks Charles

[@beautifulinstrumentals2866]

I love it , i love it, i love it. And I don’t even play bass really. But I love listening to this guy. Amazing stuff

[@enjoyerofjefferys]

for leaving space for blast beat snares, what I do is mute or play ghost notes when the snare is accented

[@AmericanHero-c7j]

That is pretty spot on Charles

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Good advice for all accompanying musicians. Love your work.

[@Bass.a.to.z]

These tips are incredible, Charles. I'm going to steal them to make my "Groove" more interesting!❤

[@bimalmb2]

I love your every videos your the best bassist till today .Love From India

[@ShuKatashSam]

THIS is what many new folks NEED to here and practice. You KNOW what to teach.

[@michaelmaitimakkurumegahmi1973]

Thanks Charles for your input to the bass community

[@andflyaway]

Charles knows all of the tricks! Trust in him for your bass needs and he'll never do ya wrong. 🤘

[@katthecatkat]

This man is my savior at bass 💪

[@jaygeoffrey1042]

damn this is a whole masterclass packed into 7 mins video, thank you !

[@4chld_]

Holy! New video @.@,, Always Thx Charles!

[@1234drums]

Thanks for the free wisdom, Sir

[@ianmclean5541]

Beautiful! Excellent tips my good man.

[@Ak-zw1mq]

Loved this very helpful!!!

[@solo624]

I think that's one thing that lacks is understanding the roles of the rhythm section. There needs to be more videos explaining this . This did a good job of the relationship of drums and guitar

[@xxstormbringerxx]

Excellent advice! Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos are they are so helpful!

[@thatonedudelel7348]

I don’t play bass, but these videos help make my bass parts sound better when I’m composing

[@tigerscott2966]

Another great lesson...thanks again.

[@zakcolbert]

Very useful tips Charles

[@sammcgrail3949]

Thanks Charles

[@cazoon]

Very good lesson Charles. This helps out a lot.

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

Thanks so much for the lesson

[@Bassdriver71]

Thanks for the good tips, Charles 🙂👍

[@stephenmurillo2161]

Great lesson! Thanks!

[@wessills6963]

Charles, I'm excited about this new channel. I was hoping that at some point, you would (in some capacity) carry on Jim Stinnetts' work.

[@SupRec]

These are very important tips.

[@Duincyberkonijn]

We wanna know more....keep going on Charles.

[@andrewseeley3614]

Bro, now I really want merch

[@Bassic778]

A great tutorial!!! Thank you!

[@atshawin_bhatthawiphaisan]

Thank you Charles ❤❤

[@ErixSamson]

makes total sense

[@zabooka]

thanks charlie

[@thebassgum]

Thanks Charles!

[@realbass4302]

Thanks this lesson really helps also what program are you using on the backing track

[@williamshetler4954]

Honestly, much of this advice can go for any instrument including voice.

[@mentula3784]

Great advice as always, now to wait on the "how to double thumb made easy go fast in a day" video 😂 Seriously, one of them would be nice 😊

[@joshbarnes5783]

Good video. How about how you record and mix your bass?

[@EpicBassTime_]

Super helpful video

[@wissehV2]

Hey Charles, hopefully you're able to see this post. So I'm using a 6 string multiscale parallel fret bass with super light gauge strings. And to put it shortly, I'm feeling the difference between the higher strings and lower strings. What type of strings do you use for your tapping?

[@FranckyBassplay]

Super tutoriel !!!!!

[@Slaprax12]

Could u make a full Song out of that Exercise part ?

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

Fantastic!

[@OgagaOkwah.]

Always awesome

[@FingalPersson]

i am working on some Jaco Pastorius, also trying to set in time to practice slapping but i cant get comfy with the slapp. BUT i found my favourite song to practice fingering and ghost notes today and played it fairly well, well that's what i think at least :P Pink Floyd Sheep is kinda fun to play :)

[@sdrockrgirl]

Once i am moved i will be joining the patreon!

[@eileenfabri5497]

You're the man, brother!

[@ericgiova1663]

Hello, I don't want you to take this comment as a negative criticism, it's just an observation. You're an incredible musician, not just a good bass player, period. It's understood. But you're also creative. I think, and this is a personal opinion, that what your audience wants from you is not to "sound professional", but rather to learn to be creative. In my experience, this means learning to listen to music better. Understanding rhythm and harmony, and finding your place between the two. So, I think you should follow this path, as you are. Congrats,

[@Zerqy64]

hey charles what songs would you recommend for beginner slap bassists?

[@royw7181]

Guy's a genius.

[@dornelli1]

what are those extra, smaller pegs on his headstock?

[@michaelgretzky1056]

As a mostly rock / metal pick player, I have never and couldn’t slap a bass lol. Good stuff though! 👍

[@zacharygiles-ss2rb]

For tip 1: it doesnt always have to be the kick!! In most cases itll be the kick and this is a vid for beginners but there are some cases where the hi hat, snare, ride, etc. Can be leading the rhythm. So focus on ehats leading the rhyth!

[@Carlosbasz1]

Wow love from Cameroon

[@Super_Pants]

Who makes that white PJ on the wall behind you?

[@budhibudy1210]

nice sharing thank you

[@marshallcierovola376]

I loved tip #5! I notice when you slap, there wasn't a ton of "strings hitting fretboard" sounds. I'm playing on an acoustic bass and I get soo much string hitting fretboard, not sure if its my technique (I'm still pretty new to bass) or just the way acoustic basses are setup. Any input?

[@davidebeltrami3477]

I love strings hitting frets.

[@getsideways7257]

I would love to have that track played by a band (with Charles included, of course) and recorded in DSD256 :)

[@axelleaxl.5315]

Hello Charles, what's the software at 0:35 ? thanks :)

[@bigt_jay]

I don't use it but looks like logic pro

[@MuSiKa-uq4tq]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thankyou for the lesson sir Charles

[@peterjanjanin9883]

Is Mark King your favourite bassist? You keep your bass up as high as his. I'm more of a Jaco strap height guy. Before Jaco, I was more of a metal guy and had my bass at my knees

[@thefool2007]

Brilliant.

[@tonepot2339]

Guitarist here and I actually figured out all of these tips when I joined a cover band as a bassist. I call them bassist tendencies.

[@SashaDrabov]

thanks!

[@ErixSamson]

What is the red bass on the right?

[@BassCampOfficial]

Schecter Stiletto with fan frets!

[@richardraley2339]

Looks like a Schecter Stiletto model. Several in the Stiletto line but pretty sure it is one of them.

[@ericberthoud490]

This is so pro 😮

[@kutayhasta1461]

Plss elevater tab plss

[@calvinlawrence2184]

Can you take somgs from the band Animals as leaders and create bass guitar parts for their songs since they are 2 eight string guitars and a drummer ( not to mention backing tracks)? It might be a challenge to create bass parts, and it would be a gas to see what you come up with. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE? Start with Tooth and Claw

[@MelonPlaysBass]

Hey this guy is pretty good

[@seriphyn8935]

Trick 3 is fantastic for me...because I never learned how to slap/pop and do insane bass riffs anyway! 😂

[@piernicolamele6307]

Number one!

[@askiltoftenes2026]

That intro music sounds like a norwegian rocksong, called Splitterpine

[@chulidadanirmansewa1062]

Love fr. Nepal greatest basist ever brother....

[@spiritimxgine4085]

I have a questions Charles do you think a 5 string bass is worth it? As I’m planning to buy a 5 string bass already owning an4 string but I see a lot of people bashing the 5 string bass

[@DanielGarcia-tl6lj]

Get one dude. They’re great

[@unclemick-synths]

If you can't borrow one to try, there's really only one way to find out - buy one.

[@sterlingmorris2701]

I have several basses, and one 5 string. Sometimes you just really want to play that fat low B. Only get it if you have the extra money, but man they are fun.

[@megarider5783]

I will take note on this, thank you, Charles :)

[@SquidzitAce]

What do you do when the drum player's kick is all over the place? I play with a few drummers in our church who do not use a set pattern on the kick, it seems as if they just hit it randomly. I just pick a pattern and play that because following these drummers seems impossible to me as an amateur. 😵‍💫

[@SiggeSvahn]

Seems that your group would need a strong leader who settles those conflicts.

[@keith7smith]

Chord progression: Cm7 | Fm7 | D7b5 G7 | Cm7 | am i right ?

[@sherlock4791]

The merch of basscamp didnt makes sense to my eyes Its either 5 string bass with 4 tuning pegs Or 3 strings bass with 4 tuning pegs (which 1 of the tuner didnt actually have a body??)

[@jonasxie5230]

Nice!

[@EpicBassTime_]

Also love the new song

[@supremo4638]

New subscriber here...

[@zprince4120]

A guy named Michael once said to paddle the root during a solo to emphasize it and draw the crowds attention to the soloist. 😉

[@AgressiveElevatorMusic]

Solid!