Master the Art of ‘Jamming’ On Bass Using These 3 Methods (Plus 3 Tips)

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If you don’t know how to jam on bass, the whole idea of playing music with other people can be scary and intimidating. It’s much ‘safer’ to just stay in your room, playing by yourself.
But if you did that, you’d miss out on one of the most rewarding and satisfying parts of being a bass player - making music with other people. Especially creating music from scratch!
Luckily, you don’t have to know dozens of songs, thousands of licks or millions scales. In fact, you can learn how to jam on bass without any of these things.
You see, there are 3 super common jamming scenarios:
1. Jamming with you on bass and a drummer
2. Jamming with a chordal player, like a guitar or a piano
3. Jamming with a full band
For every scenario, there are slightly different approaches that you need to take, but there are also tips that will work in nearly every situation, and you’ll get those in the lesson as well.
Of course there are other kinds of situations, but these 3 are the most common, and when you know how to approach each of them, you’ll have no trouble jamming in any of them.
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In my experience, there are 3 areas that beginner bass players need to focus on and you’ll learn them all in the Become A Bassist Starter Pack. To get it, just go here:
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Fill out the form on that page and I’ll send it straight to your email address. It’s like the roadmap I wish I had when I started playing bass and it’s 100% free.
Of course if you have any questions about anything in the lesson, just drop a comment down below and I’ll answer them as best as I can.
Good luck with the lesson and happy jamming!
Cheers,
Luke
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[@Hulavuta]

Thanks for another great lesson. You definitely make the most easily-applicable videos, every time I watch there's something I can go right ahead and start doing. Perfect balance of both the give a fish and teach to fish idea, haha.

[@BecomeABassist]

That's pretty much exactly what I'm going for Hulavuta! I'm so happy you think so.

[@bryantherocker]

@@BecomeABassist I love that ripe banana finish on that Bass

[@NameName-cp3sx]

For a bit Overview: 0:56 - Szenario #1 (you + drummer) 3:58 - Szenario #2 (you + drummer + other harmonic instrument) 7:00 - Szenario #3 (full band) 9:40 - Good extra Tips! I recommend not to skip straightly to the third szenario, since they are built on each other. Have fun!

[@shubhharish490]

Thanks for this! Btw, it's "scenario," not "szenario"

[@NameName-cp3sx]

@@shubhharish490 Oh! Forgot that! In German it's Szenario, old Habit I guess ;)

[@nikoandreoli6959]

Interesting spelling

[@peterthirdandthebridges]

I like your username "name name"

[@awabqureshi814]

your bass looks like cookie dough and I love it

[@l3ertuz362]

ripe banana

[@mickavoidant4780]

They should call it cookie dough

[@profile2047]

I don’t know how you decided cookie dough over banana

[@jentaylorwarren9095]

Best reply ever.

[@Generalbas1972]

8:47 if you get lost in the drummers groove, just ask where beat one is...….hopefully you never have to jam in Cuba cause the answer you would get there is "Listen to the clave"

[@TravelwithSuccess]

Hahahahaha

[@RockAndDoubleBassWithAaronJoy]

I once was in a band and asked this. The drummer literally said. Its after the introduction and then did Slipknot on speed. I'd never heard the song before, so I had no idea what the introduction was or anything else. I didn't stay long with the band. LOL

[@jdsalinger73]

No worries bro. "Beatboxish" is used to communicate to the drummer quite often at rehearsals. Boo boo KA! BOO bu boo KA! TSSSssss.......

[@BecomeABassist]

Boots and cats and boots and cats and boots and cats...

[@capgaming6045]

Pinoy? In tagalog means idiot

[@siegfredarenajo4196]

Lion of Judah or bundol in hiligaynon

[@emp5352]

4:51 - Every Christian rock song

[@captbuscemi]

And a key change up a tone every chorus.

[@malindukumaradasa3851]

This really made me feel a lot less nervous of an upcoming performance where I have to play with some senior musicians where I'm a bass beginner. I think I can face it much more confidently now. Thanks a lot!

[@regimiro4888]

A wise man once said, always be the worst musician in the room.

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Just relax, let loose and have fun. How did it go?

[@brodsworth4966]

How did it go

[@SilkieSquid]

How did it go?

[@malindukumaradasa3851]

I didn't see all these replies till now. It went quite well. I didn't take it too serious and just tried my best to fit in while having fun on my own 😊

[@KeithCamplin]

Great info here. I’m sure there are a lot of us that had to figure this stuff out on our own over the years. If only youtube was available 30 years ago.

[@BecomeABassist]

For sure Keith - it's a total game changer for learning nearly anything you want to.

[@warrenmorphis4208]

Amen !!

[@MM-vs2et]

I wish I had musician friends. In my school, barely no one plays any music instruments other than the guitar, and they're not even that great at it

[@No-to4id]

Such is the life of a bass player lol, surrounded by average guitar players with above average egos! I know exactly how you feel. You'll get lucky and find someone you work really well with, just keep putting yourself out there!

[@gutbucket260]

Tell them to smarten up and drop their smart phones and step away from face book for an hour a day and actually step into "Life".

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Martin Anthonyo Craigslist is your friend as a musician

[@chasemichon1907]

Keep working and you'll make connections. Don't give up :)

[@shuaigemen8756]

I’ll be your friend 😂 😊

[@andreashanke6497]

I really like and appreciate your well balanced approach of teaching the bass online. I am an intermediate guitar player and try to proceed with the bass now. Very good work! Please keep it up! Greetings from Germany

[@phillipmcguire3335]

You are very good in your instructions. Easy to understand, clear and concise. Thank you for your encouragement

[@wolfhunterx4597]

Thank you for this lesson I found this to be very helpful as a bass player!

[@UncleT-wo2ny]

I've played bass at amateur level on and off for 30yrs. I haven't felt comfortable with jam sessions of recent. This video has given me major pointers. I will continue to practice at home using these tips.👍

[@elhuolocura]

You are probably the best teacher ever, thank you so much for all your lessons

[@bertking6599]

Way to be. Always easy to follow and I get more out of your tutorials than expected. Pretty solid stuff.

[@grasscutter1963]

You are amazing Luke. I’ve noticed that you have the teachings that help me have confidence that I can do this as a very new beginner . Thanks so so much for the videos.

[@BecomeABassist]

You're welcome Jay. I psyched the videos are helping with your confidence. That's always a win in my book!

[@sentko8926]

You actually made me plug my bass again. You gave me an idea that I think I will explore myself, but thanks for responding to all comments, you're a gem.

[@BecomeABassist]

Any time!

[@JoseMendez-ci6zq]

Hey Luke, you are doing a great job, you really are blessing others, God bless you and yours!

[@hearpalhere]

Thanks Luke! I'm really enjoying your lessons. I'm a guitarist who plods along on bass and these are really helpful for me to branch out a bit on the instrument.

[@BecomeABassist]

That's great! I'm glad you're getting something out of them - that's always good news!

[@Pontiac3501]

Playing bass guitar is fun and good relaxation to pass the time. Thanks for the very interesting lesson.

[@patrickvilda9929]

Thanks a lot for your course Luke ! I will practice better the walking bass.

[@JonathanBrough-wg7ji]

Your lessons are great and practical. Thank you!

[@jedicazador]

Thanks again! Your such a good teacher you have helped me get out of a rut I've been stuck in thanks

[@BecomeABassist]

That's what I love to hear! Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@mikemurray2590]

Hands down easiest and most direct bass lesson ❤ great teacher thank you!

[@anthonysacco2276]

Fantastic. Excellent tips. Thank you

[@TheHoinoel]

Kickass videos man. Really helpful and great pacing & vibe

[@ozgurevas]

Thank you very much. This lesson is very helpfull.

[@lawyerpace]

I've learned so much from your teaching.

[@mr.harajuku4974]

This was amazing!! Adding to a jam on bass is so different from guitar

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

Said it before and I will say it again you are a great teacher, thank you.

[@ashtonparkband]

"Bass"ics Thanks Luke. I'm starting to play for a new band classic rock and can never get enough reminding of what to be thinking about when getting together with new musicians for practice.

[@kenncorbs2384]

Encouraging! Your tips are awesome! Thank you!

[@hamkaab3634]

many many thanks, Luke. Top tip!

[@julesburkard6784]

This was so so helpful, thank you !

[@kofimbiah8193]

You will forever remain my Bass Teacher. Bless you!

[@diegovargas70]

very usefull lesson, and by the way, the sound of your Spector is authentic Bass Heaven!!

[@scantojack09]

Great video very informative thanks for this from LA

[@johnd942]

Thank you for this presentation; worthwhile.

[@luvindabass102]

Thank you for this instruction!

[@sumo751]

Awesome Tips for someone looking to learn! Thanks mate!!!

[@johnstanley1812]

Great lesson, encouraging

[@JoseMendez-ci6zq]

Hi Luke. Your lessons are really helpful to me thanks for been there. I’m dealing with rhythm, and would be helpful if you could do more pop balada, pop rock rhythm.

[@markrodgers2976]

Another solid tutorial ! Those small embellishments on the Dm,C,G pattern were cool ! I just stole the hell outa them LOL!

[@jamesgraham6796]

Things are finally starting to make sense. Thank you

[@BecomeABassist]

Awesome to hear James! Keep at it, and thanks for checking out the video.

[@franktagye5543]

thanks for all the info now I need to take it all in and practice!

[@BecomeABassist]

Yes! Go for it @Frank Tagye!

[@alexmurphy5289]

Phenomenal video. Really really helpful

[@razor8j270]

What a great video 👍 thank you

[@MosquitoBite82]

Wow! I've watched a couple of your videos by now and you're great in the way you explain, in what depth and how to show by example. Thanks a bunch!

[@fransdewe8761]

Thanks I learned a lot, great

[@edrian780]

Thank you bro i learned a lot.

[@cids1599]

Awesome fun instructional videos. Your a wealth of knowledge.🌹🌷🌺

[@BecomeABassist]

Cheers Cap! I really appreciate it.

[@iknowyouarebutwhatami]

Awesome Video !!! Great work

[@jmford45]

Wow gr8 video man I wish I had this before my first jam session lol 😄 thanks for sharing

[@BecomeABassist]

No worries Jojoe! I'm happy you got to see it for your NEXT jam session!

[@Mixedkidbx1]

Great stuff man love it

[@ianmackenzie686]

Excellent vid! Thanks for sharing.

[@BecomeABassist]

No worries Ian. Thanks for checking it out.

[@lexwoods1406]

Slick playing, Great video man. Solid tips

[@wesleyking7000]

Thanks, this was very informative

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

Fantastic video! Boy is that a sweet bass!!

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Yea! Thanks!

[@ayindex]

I like how the captions at 8:21 says [plays spicier bass line]😂

[@charlieem.1590]

Thanks man this is so useful

[@DanielLizzama]

Wow. Luke, your tutorials are very substantial!

[@BecomeABassist]

I'm glad you think so Daniel! I try to pack as much in them as I can without going overboard.

[@digitalpapa55]

Awesome tone

[@donjierequiso5779]

Great lessons, very practical and very useful

[@BecomeABassist]

Glad you think so Donjie! Thanks for checking them out.

[@beatrocka5]

Subscribed!! Awesome lesson!

[@torbjornsjoholm6376]

Great! Thanx! 🙂👍🎸

[@happyagain855]

Man you have a great channel...just bought my first guitar and your channel is the best. (I'm a Drummer by genetics)

[@Os0911]

Nice lesson

[@mjmorgan-maloosefingers9135]

Absolutely!

[@joannalewis5279]

Great video

[@pauls1236]

Love your Bass Guitar Nice

[@giarusai83ss]

Great as Always 👍🏼 Thanks

[@BecomeABassist]

No worries! I'm glad you're into it.

[@narshsart3620]

Love ur tone man

[@juditharmstrong6267]

This is just so fabulous

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks Judith. I'm happy you think so! :)

[@henrique9]

thanks

[@miltonchavez1262]

Good tips!

[@GlizzyTwoStep]

Stepping in my band to play bass! Cheers brother

[@peterbell9686]

Just thanks!

[@Aegianlulz]

Very informative video, thanks!

[@BecomeABassist]

You're welcome Aegianlulz!

[@johngenzalle9054]

Thanks for all the helpful tips. I absolutely love that model of Spector bass that you have in this video. What exactly is it so I can search?

[@jenniferbarnard36]

You do a really nice job ... Keep it up

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks so much Jennifer - I really appreciate it.

[@didierlambreyds]

Great!!!!!!

[@jphvnet]

Lovely sound!!!

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks friend! I love the sound of this bass.

[@artprintvisual]

Excellent teacher.

[@BecomeABassist]

Glad you’re getting something out of the lesson @sunyatascope!

[@iwannaplaybass8127]

Good lesson always interesting

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks Donald - I really appreciate it.

[@aabhudevkota]

thankyou

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[@74dartman13]

Great lesson. I play guitar and I'm building a bass soon. This is definitely helpful!👍😎🎸🎶

[@BecomeABassist]

Awesome 74dart man! Let us know how it sounds when you're done.

[@74dartman13]

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[@ayzee12]

You're great!

[@ello_ello_]

Thanks!

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Thank *_you_* @ello - I really appreciate your generosity!

[@willammoreno6550]

thanks for that video helps me to keep rhythm and compas that is my problem, if you could give me some advice I would like it

[@BecomeABassist]

Hey Wuillam - Can you give me an example of what you mean?

[@oldmangleking4812]

people like you are real legends

[@vei_chou]

Thanks for the great lesson... hoping to play in the church after some months...

[@smokeysmith1282]

Hey, Nothing is better than being able to play in your church band in so many ways. God Is Great! Peace!!!

[@GengarOP]

Allah akbar

[@Slimboyfat1979]

Thanks mate. Appreciate your videos.

[@BecomeABassist]

No worries - Thanks for watching them!

[@cristophendemonthen4099]

Good bass my friends

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[@betterworldok3802]

Very niece I'm learning something

[@a.g.santos]

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[@xanderdaniels8284]

I love that Spector

[@RockAndDoubleBassWithAaronJoy]

I have pretty good rhythm. So, I like to play a funky bass line when jamming. It might not have a lot of notes. I've had folks compliment me on how much better I was than other bassists who just played 4 to the bar root notes. The fact was I wasn't playing much beyond the root, but doing something more than 1, 2, 3, 4 made all the difference

[@pandita872]

I like this bass.

[@pippashaw8224]

Hi. I love my Spector Bass.

[@TheAlmightyYaya]

I like how you tend to stick the tongue out when playing as a sign of a weird musical concentration. It might be likable to me because I do this as well, or probably because, well, it just is incredibly cool. *Cheers Luke!*