Bach Cello Suite No.1 Prelude - Solo Electric Bass

[@fabianwendt2628]

Yes, the end part is played by using artificial harmonics (harmonics of fretted notes). The highest fretted note on a Fender Bass is an Eb, but the piece goes up to a high G. Sometimes limitations can be very inspiring ;-) Thank you for watching!

[@alsatiancousin2905]

I like the way which I was criticized for myself, the tempo that lags which only enhances the beautiful composition. Love seeing someone do the same thing, I guess it was the baroque way, oh well. Not lack of keeping tempo but deliberately lagging it.

[@leonardobascope6492]

I was just wondering how would you play the second movement, since you just have 21 frets... Thanks for the harmonics lesson!

[@davidgarcia6796]

Luke Skywalker of bass guitar

[@liamstraub3394]

that makes me really happy thank you

[@fabianwendt2628]

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[@CEINAR_]

As a child and starting on the Bass I was given a short piece from Bach To learn with no clue as to where it came from or who has written it. Playing it I was sure it was from a Bassist I wasn't aware of yet. Bach To me always sounds like he was writing for the Bass guitar. It feels so familiar and comfortable yet has the " mathematics ' style of a tight Bass line. Beautiful is Bach.

[@shane6108]

It was written for the cello, and that's a bass cleft instrument, too. I'm trying to learn it on the cello.

[@jimmygell234]

And to think us bass players still get told to just play root. Bravo that is amazing. Beautifully played.

[@fabianwendt2628]

:-) Thank you!

[@BillMcSwain]

the two people that gave this thumbs down DO NOT know great music. This made me cry treats of joy.

[@xnrv]

The Best bass guitar interpretation i have heard so far. I love sound dynamics and articulation.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank a lot! I feel very honored to hear that!! Now available in high audio quality: fabianwendt.bandcamp.com

[@mowerguys]

The musical joy you achieve at the end of this piece is the definition of cadence.

[@fabianwendt2628]

feel extremely honoured to hear that!! thank you!

[@vanillabean3827]

Man, this just really amazes me. I started trying to learn this on my J bass a couple days ago, and I didn’t take into account that the register of the bass guitar wouldn’t really allow for the final stretch to be performed without a 5 string or extended techniques. I figured someone had tried it on four, and behold, not only was I right, but you absolutely knocked it out of the park!!!! The thumb position, the harmonics with your right thumb, everything was spot on!!! I would like to do my best and try and learn from this video, but honestly, the amount of thought and technical ability here is beyond me, and I don’t think half the people watching understand just how difficult this was. Well done, this video is honestly a paradise for bassists looking to play classical music on electric.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Hi, I am really happy, proud and overwhelmed how many people love my interpretation of this piece! It is a great feeling to know that you and many others are being inspired!! Best regards Fabian

[@jacksparr0w300]

I’m in the same boat! Which sheet music are you following. I found most folks online use a 6 string to accomplish this so I was debating getting a 6 string for that very reason.

[@jacksparr0w300]

Also how did you progress go? I see you posted a year ago, any advice?

[@vanillabean3827]

@@jacksparr0w300 hey! I did end up learning this piece on four string, the ending is very unnatural feeling for me but was totally doable. I don’t recall which sheet music I used, I’m not the best sight reader so a lot of it I learned by ear. By far the hardest parts were the thumb position stuff and pinch harmonics, which took some getting used to. I was taking upright lessons at the time, so I was already familiar with the thumb position, but it took some practice to apply it to electric and it’s not very comfortable. Just do it over and over super slowly, that’s the best advice I have. The tone for the pinch harmonics is important or else they won’t ring, so I turned my bridge pickup up high and messed around with my mids to get a decent sound. It’s a challenging piece, but really fun and definitely doable! I watched this video a lot while I was learning and just tried to copy Fabian. Best of luck, hope this helped!

[@jacksparr0w300]

@@vanillabean3827 thanks a lot!

[@anthonyleblanc3102]

Fabian Wendt plays the Precision here like Van Gogh played with colors. How truly beautiful.

[@fabianwendt2628]

I am really touched and feel very honored! Thank you!!!

[@96Chiari]

trying to learn this piece on my jazz bass, 200 views are mine, great job man

[@fabianwendt2628]

Yeah! I am happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@hod-avb]

Views count only once but I get the concept haha

[@longman9787]

How did learning go?

[@BassAdvisor]

Congratulations. The first Bach performance on bass that respects historical criteria.

[@garyzito1860]

This is my favorite rendition of this Suite on electric bass. The guy that looks like Ashton Kutcher is a close second but I'm a huge fan of vintage P basses. I have a 73 but I really want a pre CBS P bass.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!! Flat wounds are the deal!

[@greatkingrat]

You are right. Ashton Kutcher hasn’t got the phrasing right and plays each note with the same intensity. This is played with feeling and, frankly, with class.

[@PaulFreemanTheTall]

Beautiful interpretation, great phrasing and musicality. Glorious.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!! 🙂

[@joelgiroux3610]

That is beautiful; soulful, nuanced, and technically brilliant playing.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!! :-) :-)

[@jasoneduwaiti2978]

Best version on Electric bass. Thank you for the music. I will play this prelude on my Exam.

[@catliya7849]

The Force is strong with this one

[@fabianwendt2628]

:-) !!! Thank you!

[@varosolo78]

This is the only guy I’ve seen on KZbin playing this piece who is actually making music and not a display of fast fingerings with a horrible tone. Congrats, you are great!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you so much for your comment!! This is probably the most enthusiastic feedback I have ever got! You are great!!

[@ronzonirafael]

Getting back here again to tell you this video is one of the greatest reasons for me to picking electric bass classes. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@fabianwendt2628]

fantastic!! I am really happy to hear that!

[@IzzatRamadan]

P bass sound at its best. Loved your interpretation:)

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!! I am really happy to hear that!

[@fabianwendt2628]

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[@fabianwendt2628]

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[@chrisreynolds3204]

Best rendition I've seen.

[@djalmaveloso2323]

That's wonderful! The first bass interpretation I've seen for this beautiful prelude. I'll stay with this, no need to see others!

[@greatkingrat]

I listened to the start. FINALLY!! Someone on bass has understood that the deep “bass notes” of the piece are drawn out and not played with the same timing as the rest of the notes. Thank you!!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you! Yes, music and sport are different disciplines! ;-)

[@wr7804]

That's beautiful. I've played it on the classical guitar for decades. Great job!

[@philipmcadam5339]

I love how you put yourself, your feelings into this piece of music.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@kenherbst9460]

This is the finest performance for this piece on bass that I have heard. Well done!

[@joycesanders4898]

I believe so to..this the one.👍

[@junggyujoo]

I come to this video three times a day to get energy. thank you so much!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Hi Jake, it makes really happy to hear that!! This is what music should do, I feel very grateful! Best wishes! Fabian

[@benfoxcroft2252]

I love how you have interpreted this beautiful piece for a beautiful instrument and performed it expertly.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow, I am really happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@rome8180]

I love the vintage P bass. This is the best bass version of this piece I've found on KZbin.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow, I am happy to hear that! Thank you!!

[@vanessacalder55]

I just watched 20 different versions of this, on electric bass, and this is my favorite. Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@fabianwendt2628]

I am totally happy to hear that!! Thank you!!

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

In my opinion this one is the best, because he managed to play the whole piece on a bass with only 4 strings and 20 frets.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you! Yes, that's part of the game!

[@grishingrigory5021]

Man, your bass older than Bach

[@fabianwendt2628]

;-) Thanks

[@timobara64]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@flyfermin]

good joke.

[@nicolaszyx3120]

@@fabianwendt2628 I can kill for one of this... this P Bass is no contest one of the most beautiful ever seen... and is in good hands 🙌

[@NotFeras]

lmao

[@toliverfive]

I have listened to several bass guitarists play that and you get it Mr. Wendt. You get it.

[@fabianwendt2628]

:-) :-) :-) thank you!!

[@bobwright4945]

Wow that's probably the finest piece of Bass playing I have heard.....great video.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow!! Thank you!!!

[@russellcole3549]

As you know, there are many KZbin videos of Prelude #1 on electric bass. I watch them all. I am not much of a bass fan, but I am a lifelong fan of J.S. Bach. Bach is rock! I think he would like your version. Excellent musicianship. As you also know, Bach's music did not include any notations as to tempo or volume and such. Your version was beautiful. Uniquely your own, yet true to the music as written. Bravo.

[@fabianwendt2628]

I feel very honoured! Thank you! 🙂🙂

[@joselelinux]

So beautiful. Congrats for your bass version. Combine Bach and bass is so great!!!

[@markzaccheus7384]

Just stumbled on this. Incredibly well done! Probably the best version ever done on the Bass and impossible to top. Love it!

[@fabianwendt2628]

I feel really honored! Thank you!!

[@victorpandiwijaya9982]

The best version played with P-Bass. ❤ love it so much

[@matejgrim]

Impressive! Some of the most virtuosic P bass playing I've heard

[@jindorisoul2923]

What a beautiful master piece to hear with such a great instrument that is that Fender bass.

[@gavinpearce3846]

Beautiful, musical playing, and that’s a great sounding P bass, you can really hear how dry the body wood is. I loved the thumb position, false harmonics and the use of picking position to round out the bottom notes. Lots of great solutions to technical problems. Thanks for posting 👍👍👍👍

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow, thank you!!!! It is such a great feeling to hear, that people out there (like you) are really carefully listening to this! This is probably the most detailed description of my version I have ever heard! Thanks listening and thank you for your wonderful feedback! Fabian

[@rationalmuscle]

absolutely stunning

[@simonesilva9765]

The best Bach cielo suit 1 on electric bass in youtube!

[@fabianwendt2628]

That is very kind!!! Thank you!!

[@平田昴-e3b]

I love this.And I notice that Precision Bass’s approaching.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you! 🙂

[@diskobiscut]

Well done! This is my 2nd Bach study-piece and I am well-humbled and motivated by your presentation. Thanks for sharing!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Hi Anthony, I am really happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@theddie5457]

Simply amazing!

[@sahinkayag]

Beautifull playing beautifull tone. Loved it so much 🎉

[@desmondtutu7916]

That was so great ... so clever in extending the range of the instrument!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you, I am happy to hear that!!

[@mikekell920]

Absolutely beautiful and flawless my friend. Play on!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!

[@ianjohnson4987]

Beautifully played and filmed - thank you

[@mariosabga3730]

Fantastic playing, best iv'e seen, played with feeling & emotion.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you, I feel honored to hear that!

[@mariosabga3730]

@@fabianwendt2628 You're welcome my friend, watched it many times.

[@garywillacey9979]

What amazing dexterity & beautiful playing! You are truly outstanding. Bless

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you so much!!!

[@guillermopuig5300]

Gracias!!! Hermoso oirte! Thanks!!! Beautifil listen ti yo u playing te bass!!!

[@Marctull66]

Very nice version, very precise and tasteful playing. I knew a couple of other Bach pieces played on bass guitar but not this one. Steve Hackett from Genesis played a piece inspired by it ages ago, called Horizons, on the B-side to Foxtrot, back in 1972

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you, I feel honored to hear that! Thanks for the info!

[@pieropellicano4012]

one of the interpretation I've found, great!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@alfieharries]

lol, well you can't argue with that, feel like you're missing the main word in that sentence.

[@whambamglam735]

I've played this in D for years as I learnt it first on double bass from a well known transcription, but the addition of the artificial harmonics to make the ending possible in G on a Fender bass is a masterstroke. And just beautifully played, with great feeling and sensitivity. You really capture some baroque elements which probably shouldn't be possible on electric bass. its the only version on electric bass I've heard that I like.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you so much!! I feel extremely honored!

[@simonesilva9765]

O melhor em baixo elétrico que já vi.

[@funeralmoon83]

Wunderschön! Ich kann mich kaum satt hören...

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow, das freut mich wirklich sehr!! Danke!!

[@funeralmoon83]

ich danke dir.

[@Don.G.Prince]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@twix1993]

This is a perfect performance. Nice job!

[@GunnyArtG]

I'm goose bumped up!

[@fabianwendt2628]

I am happy to hear that! Thank you!!

[@phlipperbrooks129]

I love this piece on any instrument. And I especially love this piece when it's played with such passion. I have several versions of the prelude on bass and guitar and many are technically perfect - Ariane Cap - but lack fire and obvious passion. This one and David Scarth's fretless version are my favs. Well done, sir!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you, I feel very honored to hear that!!

[@phlipperbrooks129]

No sir ... thank YOU! "To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable." -Ludwig van Beethoven You sir ... have managed to bring fire and passion to a technically perfect performance. Rare indeed. I salute you!

[@kalevivaahteramaki851]

This is called music

[@voiceflutekf]

Lot of good ideas in it! Bravo!

[@dashdotdot]

Beautiful.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@paulr.4968]

Excellent! Nice cinematography, too!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!! I will tell her! (Sabrina Schray)

[@thechineseway]

Simply briliiant playing, so much feeling.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you! 🙂

[@juanufba]

La mejor versión para bajo que escuché... Felicitaciones.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Muchas gracias!!!

[@konstantin7869]

Well done ! The best bass sound of 1007 on the whole youtube which I've ever seen !!!! Also, it is amazing idea to use flageolet as Jazz bass doesn't have enough range for 1007 at the end of prelude.

[@fabianwendt2628]

WOW!!! I feel extremely honored! Thank you so much! 🙂

[@fabianwendt2628]

by the way: standard tuning, D'Addario Chromes, Alembic F2B, Palmer DI

[@stylemotional]

Bravo, beautifully played!

[@bobc3997]

Thank you, you make me want to play them too.

[@MaurizioAbuDhabi]

Just beautiful!!! Bravo!!! 👏👏👏

[@dmarker21]

Really well executed. I also have a '63 P Bass. I think it was the best year!

[@sahinkayag]

And that fender is amazing such a beautiy

[@thumbthump]

Ah, man! Beautifully done on a great "woody" sounding Fender.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!! :-) Yes, very woody sounding, amazing how much influence that old wood has on the "electric" tone!

[@olivieraleman]

Outstanding!

[@eddiehaydn6295]

fantastic! this inspires me to start learning some solo cello repertoire on my bass for sure! thank you!

[@shannonharris2816]

Quite amazing. I will learn it.

[@brzytownik]

Brawo! Fenomenalnie to brzmi na basie!

[@johnh5738]

Just beautiful, guy. Just beautiful.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!! 🙂

[@StewartBrand85]

Absolutely brilliant. I first found a few (also excellently played) bass guitar performances of this on very modern style basses but was hoping I could find one on a more vintage style bass then not only do I find yours on a P but with flatwound strings as well. Having that kind of sound I prefer along with the quality of the performance itself - this is definitely my favourite I've found.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow! I am really happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@BernieGBassHead]

@@fabianwendt2628 I will not use anything other than Flatwounds after this!!!!!

[@fabianwendt2628]

@@BernieGBassHead At the moment I prefer Fender flats 45-100, very musical mids, no harsh highs when new. For this recording D'Addario Chromes were used. Regards Fabian

[@felipesolari5343]

Best version. I’d love to hear one on the lower octave

[@ricerockit]

That was very lovely

[@kemarrobinson1912]

this is so beautiful

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@MarioAnthonySabga]

Brilliant playing.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@killabzz]

The sound is just "wow" 😮 Great job by the way

[@Ju105]

i love his playing but hate the sound,

[@giocroatto7307]

Bellísimo! Y el final con los armónicos genial! Grazie!

[@fabianwendt2628]

muchas gracias!!!

[@kanedgytheguy8105]

it's impressive that the dynamics are actually present

[@fabianwendt2628]

Electric Basses and Guitars are VERY dynamic instruments

[@kanedgytheguy8105]

@fabianwendt2628 yes but many either dont even know what dynamics are or just don't use them

[@pierluigidispenza9653]

So far you're the best on it.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!!

[@fabianwendt2628]

I am very happy to receive such an incredible compliment!! Thank you!!

[@WesBass]

I’m learning this now. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊

[@fabianwendt2628]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@federicocabiddu1987]

Beautiful interpretation!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@Tomatohater64]

Anytime I can hear a pro play Bach on electric bass, I'm there.

[@fabianwendt2628]

I am really happy to hear that! Thank you!!

[@oldcrust4741]

Brilliant! Thank you very much.

[@MCSpright]

Absolutely divine.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Thank you!!

[@pasqualealba]

The highest level of bass I ever heard.

[@fabianwendt2628]

Wow!!! Thank you! 🙂

[@andreasschneider8556]

I have a fender precision so it's a must to rehearse this lovely tune by myself!

[@trueblack6760]

Wow..... Bach will be proud of you!

[@fabianwendt2628]

I am very grateful to hear that!! Thank you!!

[@juliorolandi6694]

Hey thanks man! This is awesome

[@frankcoklay3785]

Beautifully played.

[@vincentm614]

That was great and I agree, the limitations of the instrument are inspiring. It make you work harder. In loved that you did this on a 4 string. A guitarist trying this out on bass would have a hard time.

[@fabianwendt2628]

:-) :-) Thank you!!

[@tdsims1963]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.😘😘😘😘

[@leosantux]

Very good version, technically and musically, congratulations!!

[@fabianwendt2628]

Hi Leo, thank you! I'm really happy to hear that!!