BASS LESSON: The Double Thumb Bass Technique by Evan Brewer

[@seansouza6694]

why does it have to be 5 am I wanna practice

[@threeforty7]

Never be afraid to practice with a bass that isn't plugged in. After all, you're practicing a technique here, not trying to get a specific tone out of your setup. Go for it!

[@elplatypus1584]

Same for me haha

[@jrose92081]

He explained this in a way that helped me tremendously. Thanks Evan!

[@zanejohn2757]

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[@aryanmaurice4234]

@Zane John Instablaster :)

[@zanejohn2757]

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[@zanejohn2757]

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[@aryanmaurice4234]

@Zane John you are welcome :)

[@d34dbyd4wn9]

I just started playing bass after 27 years on the guitar. This is my primary method of picking after playing tons of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, and I feel like I can fly on this thing. My technique is a little different than this but it’s the closest thing I’ve seen yet. Thanks for the video.

[@seagab..bschons5620]

That was a great video session. Your instructions and practical examples were broken down and demostrated very clearly and realistically. Im a reasonably experienced bass player who is always looking for new tecniques to incorporate within my playing style. I like the double thump idea and ive watch players like Larry Graham who probably was the first i saw use it. Thanks for some very usefull instructions..All the best to ya..

[@Helljaybass]

I think he is the earliest metal bassist to effectively apply this technique. I am still learning this. Patience is a difficult enemy in this exercise. Props to Evan! Thank you to this channel.

[@ErnieLeblanc]

Best Double-Thump Instructional Video on KZbin!

[@lightspeed79]

My thumb hurts doing this.

[@commentfreely5443]

my thumb hurts watching this

[@avalerionbass]

Thats how you know you're doing it right. When it bleeds, you've mastered it.

[@catchdaweasel]

i really dig how you explain everything. i have a weird kinda hybrid style i pick with that i think comes from being a magician as a kid. i have a weird knack for being able to clutch my pick in my knuckles while i'm using fingers or thumb and just sleight of hand it back into my grip to play. that way i can switch between pick, fingers, slap, and double thumbing without worrying about where to put that ole piece of plastic. great video man.

[@Drblooter99]

So can we see that?

[@Durbandan]

Great lesson very practical & helpful camera angles. Been struggling with the up thumb but I see you move it away from the strings.

[@knvrmnd]

one of the best bass lessons on youtube

[@imnoexpert1926]

god this guy is a genius, very inspirational

[@Pukis18]

Can I get some help guys? I've kind of got the thumbing technique but I can't start efficiently plucking, it feels awkward as hell and very uncomfortable.

[@KM-px8cs]

I usually don't like Warwicks, but the color combinations and sound of that one is really nice. Does anyone know whether it is custom? If not - what is the model/color?

[@Ryukushinn]

extremely good teacher

[@germantorres5465]

good exercises, straight useful comments, and a bit of jam. Excellent

[@Drblooter99]

This technique starts with Doug Rauch. Great example is Look Up To See What's Coming Down on Caravanserai by Santana 1972

[@merqury5]

This is the best video Ive found on the utility of real life double thumbing.

[@guyonamotorcycle1]

Fantastic lesson! Im looking to up my game and this is a great introduction to the thumb technique.

[@Dudeman724]

Term of the day: palm moot

[@MelkMan7]

Gotta love those Canadian bassists.

[@JustH3LL_]

I know exact what I’m supposed to be doing But I can’t physically do it. At all Been trying to practice this for months now and still can’t do this

[@bobthebassman7066]

Hey everyoneIs Evan resting his right elbow/arm on the body of the bass? It's difficult to see because he's wearing black. Hope this kinda makes sense!Thanks in advanceBob

[@younicbic]

very interesting approach, i'll try

[@jamplay]

Did it work?

[@younicbic]

@@jamplay I've got to buy a bass first. Then I'll tell you 😁

[@volgalgzkaradagoglu]

someone plz reduce the opacity of drop shadow

[@theonygard5694]

Looks dope

[@brosephthomas3764]

1:53 is what my thumb technique sounds like right now

[@jutejute588]

mine too! hahaha

[@kushalsomani]

haha

[@EazyHarbor]

Finally Finally Finally someone explains it all AND more than 1 camera view so we can actually SEE👀 what's being done/played 🤘

[@DavinciWhite]

Great lesson! Thanks!

[@SebTheSaviour]

I like yellow leds on a "black" bass! Cheers!

[@freakbass]

Which string gauge do you use here? I've noticed that when double thumping a light gauge E string tends to buzz on the fretboard and I like a low action...

[@delaney157]

Thank you Great stuff

[@thewonable]

My thumb starts bleeding almost every time I practice for a little while. I wait for it to heal up and the same thing happens again. Where do I get the U shaped thumb that Evan has?

[@magzenorang2493]

yo same did you figure it out

[@ericmills2094]

Excellent lesson Thanks!

[@johnmcminn8288]

great lesson , cool examples. Sounds like music , not exercises

[@armandoveloz4453]

That was extremely useful. Thanks!!!

[@coltonpugh9669]

What's up with your inlets? Sorry if that's a dumb question but they're yellow and I'm not sure I've ever seen yellow inlets like this. LED?

[@MrLaurenevans06]

I was wondering if certain bass guitars are better suited for slap and double thumb techniques?

[@codyhansonbass]

Typically ones without too narrow of string spacing

[@mrgrey361]

I think certain thumbs are better for the double thumb technique

[@lyleleung5292]

NICE VIDEO THANKS FOR THE LESSON

[@ronnieribeirogarvett5289]

Thanks for the video master 👍

[@tose917]

Excellent video. Thanks!!!

[@HabAnagarek]

Is choking the neck and thumb on fingerboard necessary for how he plays? I am a novice and play strictly thumb behind the neck, classical style.

[@HabAnagarek]

Sabreon I'm wondering if his fretting hand thumb is used for muting or something. A playing style I'm not hip to at this point.

[@johnnyreb1209]

Brewer also has some real long gangly fingers. Regardless of the exact reason, it's deffinatly working for him

[@mrknarf4438]

When double thumbing you can't use the thumb to stop E or A strings from ringing while playing D and G strings. Technically it's wrong: proper position of the left hand would be with your thumb behind the neck, as you were doing when you posted this comment, although at the beginning it feels awkward it really helps when you start building speed, it puts less strain on your wrist and prevents you from accidentally muting the other strings while playing. That said, most players who slap do it, once again, not to have the lower strings resonating and because it gives you more control over the strings, but it's not the proper way. I've seen many people slapping with their thumb behind the neck and muting the strings with the right hand, it takes longer to learn but also pays off in the long run. Keep it classical ;)

[@liamheafey]

it’s anatomically better for your wrist to not bend it, so pointing the thumb towards the headstock/having it over the neck tends to be more comfortable

[@Johngaltsghost]

Outstanding

[@markbass354]

This bass is awesome , so is the price , strings are nice and close to the neck. I want to shim my neck but am scared of removing it from my bass. Has anyone shimmed a neck here , is it hard , does it throw off the strings at the nut.

[@darksonata4611]

ever considered working on a radio station?

[@DJAYKONVIKT]

hey man thanks for this vid, def helping me out a lot with getting this shit down! do you have any tips for perfecting this technique standing up? maybe its the shape/layout of my bass that makes it difficult (thunderbird style) but it feels unnatural. appreciate it!

[@brianembree]

Try adjusting your strap. The height of your bass/guitar can completely change the feel.

[@pedro3115]

This technique hurts my nails on the upstroke. What can I do?

[@bytwyzz]

VERY IMPRESSIVE !

[@matwalker8698]

Damn. Must be nice to have a thumb that bends like that. Mine's short and stubby lol

[@JakeRosen635]

I noticed, he doesn't rotate his hand like many slap players do. Interesting.

[@bassonthemark8191]

If you think about it, it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible and very inefficient to do the upstroke with the thumb using traditional slap technique where the forearm rotates and the thumb bouces off the string. So, yes, its a different motion and good observation. IMO, double thumbing is closer to playing (alternate strokes) with a pick than it is to typical slap playing.

[@jakehoneywill1]

Good video!!!

[@Lluchelukacs]

C L E A N - I N S T R U C T I O N S anD grEAt VOicE

[@tybrown4540]

Great Job! Thanks for all that you do to help others.Watch for the haters!

[@trapOrdoom]

he has a bit of a southern accent. Tosin Abasi learned this from him & Victor Wooten? in JamPlay's 8 string guitar vid on him, he does this really fast in the T.R.A.M. song intro. love Evan Brewer though, dude's a monster! EDIT: i love the extra views added. that's hella helpful.

[@InvictusBananman]

Tapiwa Ushe Tosin Abasi learned it from Evan and evan learned it from Victor i think

[@114sup]

InvictusBananman Tosin said in a clinic video that He learned it from a friend that he learned it from Regi Wooten

[@InvictusBananman]

Angel Rios Okay that might be true too :)

[@Unanythang]

Tapiwa Ushe He's from Tennessee. That's where the accents from.

[@trapOrdoom]

***** Err, are you mad? His accent has to do with his tone of voice, they coincide. And he is speaking therefore he's making use of the voice I had mentioned previously. Do I need to break this down any further? It's also interesting to know where people are from, does this not make sense to you? Someone clearly needs to travel. What is it with your old ass and being upset about curiosity? Go read a book gramps.

[@muriloninja]

That is a bad ass looking Wick...naturally it has EMG's on it. Don't know any artist that uses MEC's.

[@bartoszfalkowski1396]

+murilo ninj Who cares?

[@muriloninja]

+Bartosz Falkowski Pretty much every artist including Evan?

[@KamiDisturbed]

+murilo ninj ryan martinie? greatest of em all? :P

[@enzomomelis]

which strings used?

[@BrookJolley]

+Enzo Lins normally he uses dunlop 45-105 on a 4.

[@enzomomelis]

Brook Jolley​ Thank you, man

[@BrookJolley]

+Enzo Lins amzn.to/1R9uVSE -- Those are the one he keeps around for 4 string that I've seen him use.

[@enzomomelis]

Brook Jolley​ So nice, I usually use D'addario 0.40, It's quite nice too

[@BrookJolley]

Yeah I use the 45-105 that match the medium dunlops in the Daddario strings, I don't notice a difference.

[@izziOnBass]

this guy nails like a pro! and this dude is! damn it! . . .

[@AshStyx]

I may be bleeding but I sure did get it thanks to this vid

[@mionome501]

Why noone explains the upstroke how to hit the string.. It is the difficult part

[@steveng6721]

I mean, he did

[@abelstrd]

Pretty straight forward. 29 people don't understand that's why they no like. Why you no like people???? So simple!

[@vargvolknor6665]

Victor Wooten has to be one of his influences

[@kevinqwen221]

WTF His right thumb is a monster🤣🤣

[@samvimes2821]

Some serious Tosin Abasi shit right there

[@azhaz578]

Personally, I've never liked the double thumb because the upstroke isn't consistent with the downstroke. Even with experienced players.

[@ProducedByCyrus]

skip to @1:15

[@stephenchow5161]

nice a lot like some country type picking

[@isaiasmartingomez1299]

pero escucha como suena ese bajo ...se slapea solo jajajajja

[@CamxCam.]

Wow, uh... the "Instructor's view" is interesting. 😆 Edit: 7:27 *palm m00t*

[@NickBEADG]

My hands are way too big 😢

[@dominiquecardosotavaresdos2671]

Stuck under my... pickup

[@moxshyfter]

Haha, all these bassists giving lessons on a technique that Wooten did a video on like ten years ago.

[@AlisterTate]

+moxshyfter he was taught by the Wooten guys. Regi, I think

[@georgemoore5414]

moxshyfter kinda funny isn’t it 😂. And didn’t mention victor or regi Wooten at all

[@selfactualizer2099]

jeezus people this is a comment section not a video review section

[@Roon_mubaraq]

Hahaha

[@forodespforodesp8827]

It's wrong the way that you are teaching

[@BassWorld]

Foro De Sp Foro De Sp Care to elaborate?

[@cal4327]

I'm sure he developed this, his own way of playing, through his own experience and this is just was way of starting out and paving the way for somebody who doesn't know to start on the right track. why don't you make a video and show me the "correct" way please...

[@Drblooter99]

The Wall will keep you out, moron

[@TOMMYVILLARREAL]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you 🙏🏼