5 Tips on How to Sound Better on Bass Guitar

[@LessonFace]

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[@charlesfewlass2120]

"Treat every bass line with respect." What a great quote and excellent advice!

[@eddodeleeuw2453]

I really like your tips and ideas. Even after having played the bass guitar for 35 years, I keep on learning. Thank you, Yonit!

[@rome8180]

That bass tone is perfection.

[@johndeal1624]

Thanks again for a great lesson. The thumb on the pickup is something that I have been doing for over 20 years and for most of that time I knew it caused problems muting the E String (4-string bass) which I partially compensated for by muting it with my left thumb when possible. I felt it would be a disaster to try to break the habit since my playing would fall all over the place; muting the E-string when I want to play it, plucking the wrong string because my hand is not in its usual position, etc. Also it seems a lot of energy essentially moving the entire right-hand up and down every time you want to use the E-string seems a lot of work and tiring. However after seeing this lesson, I decided to try to break this habit before I die. Actually it is not as hard as I thought. A half-hour of playing basic lines plus moderate-tempo songs I know well and it started coming together. The tone is significantly more focused on the non-E strings. Just wanted to mention the thumb-on-pickup habit is not as hard to break as it seems. The real test will be the show I am doing tomorrow but it looks positive. Thanks again for the great lesson.

[@havable]

I feel kinda lucky because my thumb was already naturally resting on the E string. I anchor my pinky on the other side of the pickup sometimes. But I also have an unconventional style. I use my thumb on the E string, probably a habit carried over from playing guitar. Sometimes I use a forefinger but the thumb is my go-to. That's probably why it rests there naturally. If your experiment doesn't work out, try using your thumb to strike the E.

[@frankjuster8726]

i learned the technique of resting my thumb on each string as i go down to the g string by watching jack bruce on old cream videos...what a player !

[@dennisbrown4524]

Best.

[@pondlogic3041]

WHAT USE UR ANCHOR TO MUTE, BET U PLAY WITH A PICK ALSO HAAAAACK

[@waleedington]

No time wasted going right into the first tip so you get my like just for that. I got back from trying out my first bass earlier today and was resting my thumb on the pickup. Thanks for showing me a better way! Saved me all that wrist strain. Back to practice! :)

[@knowthemusician7740]

W. Ali good luck on your new instrument! I have found soooo much joy in playing one! Cheers friend!

[@afri2289]

I love everything she said!!! You are a very great musician and awesome teacher 😘

[@ericaschreiber7018]

LOVE your Moniker Bass, so jealous. Thanks for the videos, you're terrific!

[@spencerbanks3500]

Excellent points I’m going into my 7th year from ground zero and I find myself instinctively doing exactly what you’re teaching

[@sebdarr2159]

So sweet to wake UP with you. And fondamental bass playing on morning Say me in Time, is a Big day today .

[@albertodajruch9191]

Gracias !!! Desde argentina . Aprendo mucho con tus clases .

[@JillyKatBassPlayer]

Just starting out and even though some of your illustrations are a bit beyond my pay grade, loving your tips and instruction!

[@lastnamefirstname6035]

thank you! I just started so this is just what i was looking for!

[@babylycabunag3602]

This is very helpful to me. As a Bass Player in a Worship Band

[@himanshuhenry9659]

Excellent teaching mam thank you so much..

[@imtiazsourav2902]

Thanks very much for your videos. Among all the browses in youtube, your lessens are very much specific to me. Also I like the simplicity of your playing which is surely quite smart & mature as well. Furthermore, I am in love with the bass groove with the backing track. Much love (from Bangladesh)🙂

[@albertscheichstein4242]

great tips , especially if youre not a bassplayer but kind of a jack of all trades and want produce/record your own songs.

[@edwardtrimble3848]

You have been a great help Thanks.

[@rekintoloco]

Love your playing...great tips thanks!

[@musicmaker1961]

Great Video Yonit , a lot of very helpful information Thanks so much ! you are an excellent teacher!

[@jimboroxx3629]

Good Job, great advice. Perhaps mention STAND UP when you play bass in a band. (you sit in your bass videos like your watching a movie?) I Force myself to practice with strap and standing. You owe it to your audience to stand while performing and your body will keep time for the rest of the band. My drummer on stage can only see my back however he can predict many of my note changes by watching my "Bass Dance" the way my body naturally moves while playing. If you still find yourself playing bass in your 90's then sit down...

[@quiquicampos]

Whoa ..my playing became cleaner I don’t fumble as much and a little bit faster great advice thank you very much

[@stephencostello1296]

Thanks mate and good skills for walking. Keep up the good work 👍

[@gaoldias]

Thanks for this, Yonit. Love that Moniker bass. Sounds great.

[@g.medina3717]

Hi Yonit, ❤️ Your lesson videos, your a great teacher!

[@lukea2961]

Thank you for another helpful video! I learn more from this channel then any of the others

[@desmondmabuto1380]

Thanks Yonit for the perfect advice

[@matusoch1]

That bass... Great lesson btw. Thx!

[@isaacquevedoalmarza8736]

Cada día, los bajistas buscan un sonido mas agudo en sus instrumentos y se alejan del rango natural que el bajo debiera ofrecer, un sonido profundo y limpio para diferenciarse del resto de los instrumentos en especial de la guitarra.

[@jphvnet]

Soy de los que les gusta el sonido de cuerdas viejas, a diferencia de la recomendación (no me va el slap), prefiero no cambiarlas hasta que note alguna cosas rara. Quizás no toco tanto como un profesional y eso haga que me duren un año jaja

[@georgesmith651]

Great lesson. What size amp should beginner purchase.

[@ERICF66]

I really need to get that bass! Looks and sounds great! 😁👍

[@LorenNand]

Do you have any tutorial on how to set different tones on PJ?

[@dealzright]

Question, if it would not be too much trouble. I notice that you use the index and middle fingers of the right hand to pluck the strings. Is the ring finger ever used?

[@frederickthorne2496]

Great Lesson, Yonit, thank you!

[@jasmineshuhaimi8071]

Amazing Yonit

[@kingslaphappy1533]

Great video and useful advice, thank you!

[@dicosdip452]

i love your tips...really very awesome techniques

[@captainkoo]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial! If you’re playing on the D string, you would mute the G string with the left index finger while muting the E and A strings with the thumb, right? Thanks again for all you do.

[@marcelseiler1929]

great and the truth of a cool bass player

[@SomosFoster]

The pickups are Seymour Duncan’s ?

[@Nashvillemusicman]

Great lesson! What kind of bass is that? Looks short scale…. I am hooked!

[@robertpeek6029]

Great video!

[@محمدأبواحمد-ع4د]

Thanks 👍

[@xKenB24x]

Floating thumb right? Pinky and ring finger for muting on regular finger style is a unnecessary for the right hand

[@lldaftikll531]

Changing strings? Gonna need 2 bolters for this heresy xD

[@marklaciura3177]

Great tutorial ..am kinda old school and on a budget so changing strings every 6 months is Not for me ..I like the warmer tones your get with older strings an I just keep my hands clean and I use a text wipe with alcohol to keep them clean .. Good luck being a sadowsky bass artist!! That's a Good gig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jhsevs]

What guitar is this? I've seen it a lot of times and I really like it.

[@havable]

The first time I changed bass strings I immediately regretted it. I don't really like that metally sound. It isn't the "boominess" of older strings I like, its the smoothness. I have one song where I like new strings, so I have another bass that I only use for that song. Those strings will last a long time b/c its just that one song. What bums me is that I'll eventually have to change the strings and they'll sound too bright for a while.

[@beornthebear.8220]

It took me some practice to mute droning strings, especially on a 5 string.

[@viclobocga2615]

Nice Bass, which one is it?

[@owenbrownjr8595]

Great Stuff!

[@xrmarty2005]

I love your channel!!! and I love your guitar!!! but I can't make out the name on the headstock. What is it?

[@xrmarty2005]

Nevermind! I looked you up and the answer is .......MONIKER!, it's a real beauty. Found one for sale on reverb

[@noskool5539]

What’s your bass brand?

[@ollie5212]

I don't use my thumb and keep it on top of the pickup 90% of the time and I play a 5 string and I don't have a problem with strings ringing out as I use my fretting hand to mute so try different ways and see what suits you

[@ollie5212]

Tho I do have large hands so that might be why

[@londinhine4220]

Ollie I also rest my thumb on the pickup most of the time and just make sure to mute it with the finger I used to pluck the string in tandom with left hand muting

[@mynewsong9035]

I thank you are great

[@tedhuerta6466]

That’s a cool bass! What brand is it?

[@rajengurung2740]

hai I am beginar of bass guiter how to start to bass guiter from first ..I hope you will help me thank you.

[@stefaneduard8169]

I have 8 years old strings on my ibanez mikro bass :)

[@dariovargas8843]

Hello i have the same amplifier and i have problems getting a nice eq right now im using a pre amplifier so i use the amplifier flat ... it would be nice if you make or show me a tutorial of how you diál the amplifier

[@ollie5212]

Remember it might not be the amp but the room you are in if it's not sound proofed then a lot of sound is gonna become muddy especially with lower frequencies

[@fourthcayari4698]

Thanks yonit 😘

[@jmoosic]

Do you still teach?

[@Nico_Aslanidis]

Good tips but who the hell dares to ask $110/hour for ONLINE music lessons? You're not Freddie Mercury

[@wadomannen]

Fantastisk

[@yasuoketv9683]

Hi mam im a filipino if i play a chord like C how can i played it?

[@johnrobertson9914]

Excellent lesson, can you tell me what the pink wrap is for by the headstock? Is it for muting?

[@2024istheyearofblessing]

Yes it is for muting unwanted notes

[@johnrobertson9914]

Thank you very much.

[@シライコージ]

Is it the bass guitar of what maker?

[@JirkaMichalik]

I don't even own a bass, why am I watching this. And why have I subscribed to this channel...

[@darrylweller6143]

What kind of bass is that ?

[@gregdiprinzio9280]

Nice bass! What is that?

[@roach969]

Moniker Zuma, I agree with you! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GoYot_aJKsr9k

[@YeungTV]

How to properly mute the strings if I play a 5-string bass, esp when I pluck the G string?

[@bustabass9025]

I play five and six string basses almost exclusively now. I use the "floating thumb" right hand technique for string muting. That is, instead of anchoring on a pick-up or the adjacent string as I travel up and down the strings, the thumb travels with the fingers and rests against the B E and A strings. When playing the high C on my six string I will rest the thumb on the D string, and carefully rest the thumb against the B E and A strings. This, in my opinion is a very effective way to to keep unwanted noise out of your grooves. 👑🎸🎵

[@jackjohnson4808]

I love you!

[@shortC123]

Shag styring gauge du you use?

[@nicolaskapsis8700]

Anyone who knows if there is a name for the "wrist" band thing used on the bass to mute the srings??

[@TheRythmdoctor]

Nicolas Kapsis it’s a gruvgear fretwrap

[@CheefMaster]

I Love it

[@danielalmaguer6027]

Did you sell that Bass?

[@eddiec.1306]

What is that pink thingy over the nut of your bass?

[@humzatebai]

It's basically a mute it reduces the free string vibrations and harmonic notes. See Victor Wooten he is the first to use them and really uses cheap hair straps even. There's a brand selling these bass mutes.

[@robinpopps189]

My bass player always plays too loud and its like he's almost competing against everyone. Even when we ask him to turn his volume down he just turns it down the slightest bit and doesn't try to blend with the band. He's also not safe on what he has to play and I mean I get that he wants to play it fancy to make it sound good but it can often distract the band and when he doesn't get it right, the whole band falls apart. Please someone tell me how to deal with this guy?!!!

[@Raindog1963]

Replace him.

[@hdmw232]

Who cut the head nut, the string spacing is off.

[@cortesinteligentesltda6127]

Simplest bassline in modern music : sweetest taboo by Sade : only two notes

[@davidlayton6137]

What is the bass your playing?

[@laurobass]

it's a Moniker

[@李自京]

为什么贝斯的视频 都喜欢讲这么多话

[@daan.v4556]

my strings literally last for 1 month but I do play for 3 hours a day

[@larlam4508]

Hi

[@rebuxu]

19:35 ??? 19:55 ???

[@bassmandozer9919]

I use my thumb to play bass notes when soloing...

[@IgNaceus]

For a warmer fat sound the thumb is useful too!

[@dcut74]

Do you notice any common problems with people who started off playing guitar and later switch to bass?

[@greeny544]

I got into bass cuz I hate struming

[@pollinirr]

the first one is the most common problem. The guitar is really permissive when you let your strings ring (is one of my favorite things to do when I play guitar, play with open chords and inversions). In bass sounds like crap, especially if you put some fuzz in your bass. And also, the bass is a whole different universe in comparison to guitars. They might look the same, but they don't play the same and the technique is totally different. The other four tips are the basics of any other instrument. If you play guitar and then you start learning bass, you should learn from scratch and don't apply your guitar technique. Even using a pick is a totally different technique and palm muting is the key to sound clean.

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

My idol growing up was James Hetfield, I really wanted to be good on my RIGHT hand after studying his right hand muting tech.

[@seriseriom8445]

Right. Because he is so well known for his bass play ....

[@MaDKrEvEdKo]

@@seriseriom8445 lol

[@nextsongs4god480]

Except all them bass players play that spank stuff....lately they’re going back to melodic but in the past auditioning was ridiculous....they all just wanted to spank. They might as well have been playing for Seinfeld.

[@thomaslanik7215]

Bass = "Melodic instrument?"

[@belowmiddlec1388]

"you don't really use your thumb when you play bass"? REALLY? !!! - BTW, Billy Sheehan frequently anchors his thumb on the pickup and if you strike correctly with your right hand when playing the A string, you will not inadvertantly hit the E string. You also have to follow through the A string and rest on the E string to mute it with the right hand, and you can use your palm as well ...

[@ravelitschimo]

I like her acsent.

[@sigurdhjerrild2063]

I like your spelling

[@casio007]

she can play very precisely, but little bit boring

[@och70]

@1:57 “The thumb is really important, even though you don’t seem to really use it when you play bass...” Hahahahaha That is so painfully inaccurate.

[@Lysdexia]

Apart from when it is completely accurate.

[@och70]

Lysdexia If you play fingerstyle, your thumb is involved as the anchor point & to help mute open strings. If you play with a pick, your thumb is involved in holding the pick. If you play slap/funk, your thumb is involved. But sure, you don’t seem to really use it when you play bass...

[@Lysdexia]

Seem. It's a small word. Crucial in this context, however. The tutor is highlighting the importance of the role of the thumb - not diminishing it.

[@RackwitzG]

@och70: Have you ever watched Jamerson? He muted the strings he didn't play by laying his thumb of he plucking hand on them. Pretty similar to what she's doing. Look here at 1:22 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHOfmt8Zdididk

[@Cosmopavone]

@@och70 the meaning of that phrase is not that you don't use the thumb but that while you play in finger style you don't have the feeling of using it that much but instead you use it a lot.

[@RisvoldTheGreat]

So basically be Boring as possible. If your so skilled why didn't I see you at the Namm show last week?

[@sexyeur]

Hmmm Yonina... את מדברת עברית ...?

[@fortj3]

Well, she's Israeli.........

[@brunoamstad980]

So so simple, with two tones!!!!! ("and then I do some fills in between!") Ha, I know what you mean, but it are the fills that make this Basslines sounds fantastic, but then you need more notes then just the two!!!!!

[@henryfreeman7748]

Oh me, I took you suggestion to record my self playing, well honesty is a bitch,didn't like what heard thanks for the tip I think I got a lot of work to do😝

[@veronicatootsies5016]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for all these practical tips. Really useful!!!!

[@willp3732]

Good teacher!