Bass Chords 101: Everything You Need to Know

[@anon12352]

After years of playing as a hobby i was blessed and formed a band 3 months ago, i have decided i have to step it up and finally dig into theory, i will start here, from the bottom of my heart thank you teacher!!

[@richbrownbass]

You're so very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Believer_in_Christ]

God Bless everyone, I'm praying for you! Jesus loves you! He is with you! ❤

[@haileydaugherty5858]

me too, been playing guitar and bass for abt two years now for fun and now i am trying to start a band and will be doing as much research as i possibly can

[@linguine318]

i hope your band is doing well :)

[@joannalewis5279]

Rich you are not only a great player and teacher, you are an angel

[@richbrownbass]

Awww...that's very sweet of you. Thanks so much. 😊

[@RogerCorley]

One of the best lessons on bass guitar I've ever watched in my 30 years of playing. BRAVO!!!

[@rodneybettencourt1900]

So timely. The best lesson on chords I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

[@richbrownbass]

Oh wow! Thank you so much, Rodney. That means a lot.

[@quincyberman5629]

Dude! Now I am not afraid of chords. On a side note, you have such a soothing Morgan Freeman kind of voice.

[@PatNetherlander]

Agreed!

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Dude is smooth as can be!

[@justin81706]

You are a great teacher. I'm so glad I found you. I am looking forward to supporting you so that the whole world can benefit from your gift of teaching.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much, Justin. That means a lot to me, brother. All the best.

[@daveshep]

Thanks! I’ve been needing to put some chord work into my daily routine. This does the trick.

[@richbrownbass]

Oh man! Thank you so much, Dave. 🙏🏾

[@jerryleon3345]

Love your style of teaching. Am a keys player that loves the bass so much that I own more basses than keyboards. :) anyway I've played bass for years on occasion as needed and your videos have literally allowed me to obtain some rudimentary concepts that I had never picked up before. Amazing teacher!!!! keep up the great work.

[@davedave8608]

first inversions are my fav.. root on top!

[@richbrownbass]

Mine too! The sound of the 3rd on the bottom is 💵!

[@Krazyice9501]

AM FROM JAMAICA 🇯🇲. I DOWNLOADED THE CHORD SHAPES PDF AND THEN WATCHED YOUR VIDEO TO GET THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHORD CONSTRUCTION MORE CLEAR AND PRECISE. MAD RESPACT BIG MAN🎉🎉

[@xiklot]

big up Jamaica

[@Six3rdy]

Wheres this chord chart, if I may? I didn't notice one in the description. But I'm very interested in a bass chord chart. Or did you get it from elsewhere?

[@johnr.b.murray3417]

This lesson is definitely a short cut for those of us that have languished in the long game ... as a substitute. This gets to the point ...of immediacy and makes an indelible mark. Thanks muchly.

[@philipmcadam5339]

Awesome lesson Rich. Three shapes to give all of those delicious chords. Thank you, peace and love.

[@noyd4172]

Appreciate your succinct take on this, and that you used a four-string to do so. You're one of the bass players whose use of chords always sounds the best to my ears.

[@chrysanthemum3087]

This is genius! Amazing teaching. This is my favorite part of bass playing-- but feel like i have to relearn it over and over again, especially when my band takes a break!

[@auerx9596]

Thanks!

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you! I appreciate your generosity.

[@bobbrendel758]

This is so helpful. Really appreciate the straight forward presentation.

[@danmassicotte3123]

Thanks

[@richbrownbass]

Wow! Thank you so very much, Dan. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

[@danmassicotte3123]

@@richbrownbass Thanks Rich, keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing more videos 😊 Also, the video and sound quality is great and much appreciated!

[@Griffonbass]

Wow!!! You really outdid yourself with this lesson, sir!!! Thank you!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Great, detailed, and informative as always. Bass chords make the lowend sound so atmospheric and grand. Cheers

[@richbrownbass]

I totally agree! Thank you for watching.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@richbrownbass Absolutely. Thank you for the content!

[@77daddyrich]

Thanks, for sharing your knowledge

[@jameshoward9137]

Hey Rich, I just subscribed. I have watched several bass players but I really connect with your style of teaching. I've played guitar for over 25 years and have played around with bass here and there and have always paid more attention to the bass in songs! I know your channel is going to help me play like a bass player and not play bass like it's a guitar! Please keep it up and thank you!

[@sewind6613]

What a wonderfully explained and played tutorial. Thank you so much. (subscribed)

[@charlesforest8025]

Thank you! I'll be able to figure out how to play along with others on my own.

[@HemanKwayne]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your videos are an absolute treasure trove. You are really good at explaining and making things easy by breaking them down.

[@robertpearce1356]

This is fantastic. I really appreciate how you explained this. Well put together, and your overall demeanor is quite pleasant. Great video, sir!

[@mesarecto6903]

Fantastic video! Very well explained and presented in a user friendly way.

[@michaelgierusz5754]

Incredible! So wise but also the way you explain everything just makes sense

[@tonygandulla915-cv7vh]

You’re such a blessing and a Great Teacher. I’m so grateful for you and happy to subscribe.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much, Tony. What a wonderful compliment. That means a lot. 🙏🏾❤️

[@samuelnieves2840]

Thank You for Taking the time to make these Educational Videos, So Grateful...🙏

[@richbrownbass]

It's my pleasure, Samuel. Thank you so much for watching!

[@DimitriLouis]

Man ! Back at work ! I’m glad I see your bass on this video 👌🏻

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks so much, my brother. And thanks for doing such an amazing job of holding everything together for the last month. It's not the same without you.

[@MrProg95]

Awesome exercise. Chords and modes at the same time!

[@brucesmith9144]

16 minutes of sheer wisdom.

[@victorramirez5273]

Absolutely amazing exercises because you combine scales with chords!!! Wow!!! Congratulation because these things are what I really need to improve my technique.. thanks for your ideas and tips to better…. I started to follow you man!!!!

[@AdamNovicki]

Wow! I've been playing for years. Have a pretty good grasp of the scales, but never learned chords! Your lesson was so clear! I used to play these muddy 1-3-5 triads. Thanks!

[@errolcampbell304]

Been waiting for this👍🏿

[@richbrownbass]

I'm happy I could ablige. Thanks for watching, Errol.

[@ossuan]

Thank you so much. The explanation was kind, so it was easy to understand. I think you’re the best bass teacher. Good lesson 👍👍

[@johnpullen3729]

Great to see you back, just seen your vid now, reminds me i need to get jamin. cheers for your knowledge and inspiration.. Im a new be to your channel but can see myself as longs-bee..

[@richbrownbass]

I welcome all newbies and longsbies. lol! Thank you, John. It means a lot.

[@larryholland7192]

Great video great information!!

[@ckh57]

Thanks Rich , love your lessons. Very bass life changing.

[@Macna333]

What a tremendous lesson! You are among the best bass evangelists and teachers. Thank you

[@richbrownbass]

Bass evangelist!? Hmmm...🤔I like it! Thank you!

[@ianmackenzie686]

Straightforward. Thanks!

[@blackcatjazzin]

Love your teaching approach, giving me time to ‘get it’,,,,

[@dasheldonkey]

As practical as beautifully delivered. Thank you for gearing this toward the exact level that you have. I'm picking up bass after some other instruments (including guitar), which means I arrive with tons of baggage and assumptions. Your channel sets me right every time. Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@girmaybass68]

Killer intro theme bass and melody! I can listen to it all day and cannot get enough! Beautifuly done!

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks so much.

[@Al_Mac125]

Great presentation Rich, as always.

[@willieelliott352]

Love ya , learn so much Thank you

[@pauldavis4766]

Love it Mr Brown

[@torontorox]

thanks Rich! ✌🧡

[@anewplasticidea]

reading my mind!!!! thank you thank you!

[@jamiesales8626]

Great video, straight forward and easy to understand 👍

[@BasvanVeen]

Super Informative and clear explanation!

[@josephromano7867]

Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New Year Rich to you and your family!!!!

[@reddhampton740]

Awesome lesson! I got something to work on.Thank you. The intro music is nice too, trying to learn it by ear. 🙏🏾

[@Madskillsuniversity]

Wow, thanks for this video Rich. I have played bass for decades and am not good at all, but this gives me something else to look at. LOL. I will dust off the bass and try this tonight.

[@johnr.b.murray3417]

Nobody ever forgets Room 101. Thankfully there happens to be within something more memorable than personal nightmares. In a few hours I have progressed years.

[@emsalsalik]

We enjoyed the lesson thank you🙏

[@UmehDeborah]

Interesting, you a good teacher

[@corpsekrusher]

Love your channel!

[@georgettecox1288]

Hi, Rich. Thanks for providing these bass lessons online. I would really love for you to teach some techniques and tricks for getting more comfortable doing improvisation. If you have an ear training courses as well as improvisation tips, please upload. I would sincerely appreciate it. P.S. I have subscribed.

[@aaronteague8050]

Thanks Mr Brown

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Aaron. Thank you for watching.

[@FrederickTSchurgerDC]

The tenth (vs the third) was something taught to me when I was younger, but never well explained (tho it was obiously muddy). Learning felt a chore UNTIL I realized how much better it sounded at the 10th!!!

[@user-Jerry7]

Thank you Mr Brown! 😎👍💯

[@blackcatjazzin]

Very good and useful lesson sir,,,,,,😊

[@xanderlegaspi]

Brilliant! Could you break down if the root lives on the second string and how to construct shapes from there?

[@TheHouseJROD]

Triads; you wouldn't put 3rd up the octave. You could also play R - 5 - 7.

[@xanderlegaspi]

@@TheHouseJROD Thanks! But what about dropping the 5th and alternating between major and minor chords like he did on the E string? I'd like to see that on at A string if possible. I suppose we can invert the chord somewhere.

[@richbrownbass]

I think the chords from the A string actually sound great when played in their closed voicings. Playing a Cmaj7 chord as CEB on the A, D, and G strings works for me. It's the E and A strings that tend to sound muddled when played together.

[@xanderlegaspi]

@@richbrownbass Thank you for that information! You're a great teacher.

[@rufusgillespie9940]

You have a fantastic voice

[@richbrownbass]

Haha. Thank you very much. 😊

[@ADM657]

danke, danke, danke, danke

[@ravingcyclist624]

Happy New Year ! I look forward to more awesome videos from you in 2024!

[@richbrownbass]

Happy new year! Thank you so much!

[@keb82]

Thank you! I've been wanting to play more metal songs but most of them have chords which I am scared of, lol.

[@immanuelnwankwo9566]

i just got a leak. Jeez? this is so cool. thank you so much sir

[@Yosoyreina222]

I play guitar but I’m ready to try bass guitar 🎸

[@ivanoroman3166]

Sempre ottime lezioni, complimenti.Mi piacerebbe un video che spiega come fare a estrapolare una linea di basso da una canzone.Thanks

[@richbrownbass]

Grazie mille per le belle parole Cercherò di pubblicare presto ulteriori informazioni sulla creazione di linee di basso. Restate sintonizzati e grazie per la visione!

[@armignac]

Always glad to see your friendly Face in my Abos

[@richbrownbass]

Feels good to be back. Thank you for watching!

[@raydanielz9408]

How do you use the chords

[@spenceremmons6200]

Would you be so kind as to break your videos into chapters? Good content bro.

[@Tony-tk4ht]

i am just starting out, it made no sense to me haha. but i really want to be able to groove to some music. any videos you reccomend me to watch

[@zenobiacoleman5080]

7/3/24. When I watch people playing bass, their hands move with fluency over the fret board. What can I practice to move about easier on the fret board. I'm beginning to think I should give up on playing bass guitar.

[@XaeroDegreaz]

Not 101 homie. I'm trying to play like Token the first time I touch the bass

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It sank in shiiittt

[@lostinaroom5551]

My friend sent me this video. And I told him I’m not a bass player because I actually make good choices in life and play an actual instrument

[@johnr.b.murray3417]

Sounds like you’ve got it stitched up. ...?

[@meisenman]

Thanks!

[@JimBlackwell-vh6sx]

Thanks!

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much. Your generosity means a lot.