Beginner's Guide To Bass Guitar - Lesson #1: The Absolute Basics

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[@madisonabbott1514]

Thank you for teaching me like I'm a child, 'cause that's what I needed, lol. So many other beginning bass videos assume I know a lot more than I do.

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[@nyonatorisaacnewtonclinton8520]

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[@hdrjunkie]

Exactly, I’m 56 and have been interested in playing either guitar or bass since I was about 12 lol had I not been lazy and plagued with undiagnosed adhd I might be, a really great player by now lol. But that said I need to have my hand held to learn this and forget the guitar, it’s waaaay too much to learn for me… I did play drums for many years though, that way easy for me because I like bashing stuff with sticks!

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[@DavidFernandoDAF]

My 2021 New Year's Resolution is to finally learn the bass guitar. I am 60 this year and have never played guitar in my life although I believe I am a secret bass genius lol. This lesson is exactly what I needed, thanks so much. I'll let you know how I get on :-)

[@Jd-yh4fs]

How’s the bass going I wanna get a bass but I’m worried that I’ll waste my money and be bad at bass

[@DavidFernandoDAF]

@@Jd-yh4fs It's going well mate! Just being able to play along to the bass line in Another Brick In The Wall (dead simple) gives me such joy! It's all about levels and with more practice I'll be moving on up. Go for it.

[@Jd-yh4fs]

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[@patriciajohnston9569]

Great! I'm 70. Yesterday I got a bass.

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[@robwassell]

One of the best beginner's lessons I have ever seen. Love the simple and direct approach to tuition. Very refreshing and very useful. Great job.

[@dean7603]

Just got my first bass yesterday , perfect timing 😃👌🏼

[@darkySp]

How are you doing, man ? I got mine at 30th of October, i'm having a blast!

[@dean7603]

@@darkySp Really good, thanks. Played guitar before and never practiced, got really frustrated. The minute I picked up the bass it was like "ah, thats what I'm talking about".Now I practice as much as I can. I love how you can feel the bass and not just hear it. For the basics I am learning with the Fender play App and youtube videos. (20 years old on budget) And when I progress I will try to afford a teacher. Whats your strategy?

[@darkySp]

@@dean7603 I've been thinking about pickup up lessons, but with 12th grade finals coming in a couple of months, it's gonna be pretty hard to do. Right now, i just pick out some songs for different styles and stick to them, learning them piece by piece and practicing the different techniques featured in the songs. Right now i'm doing Fingers with RHCP-Californication, Slap with Primus-Lacquer Head (strumming and harmonics as well, Les loves to have a lot of techniques in his songs) and Tool-The Grudge for pick. To be honest, i'm kinda bad at persistence, because i've learned some bars from lots of different songs, but at least i have backups, if i get bored or frustrated. Thing is, Tool and Primus are difficult bands to play on bass for the most part, so i'm kind of throwing myself in deep waters, but i haven't gotten frustrated yet, so i guess i'm doing fine!

[@dean7603]

Thats an interesting approach as well. I know exactly what youre talking about with inconsistency. I hear a song I like, I learn my favourite part and then stop. That's the way it was with guitar for me. Played for years but can play no more than two songs maybe. Dinosaur jr is my favourite band, but most songs are not for beginners either. As you say as long as you're not frustrated its ok, but it might not be the optimal approach in the long term. Fender Play is really cheap and it gives you a straight path to learn, with songs fitting your skills so consider checking it out, I like it

[@diesal_one]

@@darkySp Ayyyye I got mine around October 12th and I'm also a Senior! I've also had sum keyboards since around March last year, which is when I started learning to play instruments.

[@SquirrelCode]

I picked up the bass about three months ago and your videos have been a big help learning. Can play whole songs now! Can’t afford ongoing lessons at the moment so your content is like the next best thing. Your previous absolute beginner video is how I got started first day. There was some wording in the old version about fretting that led me to press way too hard becuase my bass came with the action rather highish... you must know what I mean since you reworded it. This version 100% helpful. Keep it up, you are the best resource on KZbin for learning bass. There are a lot of great players on KZbin, but to also be a great teacher and great at making these clear and well paced videos is much rarer combination of skills. You have a gift, man. Then to see you going back and making the old videos better by redoing them?? Thank you!!

[@kateslate3228]

If you want a tool that's great for practising and learning new songs check out Rocksmith 2014!

[@thomasbaldridge8982]

@@kateslate3228 agreed. Rocksmith 2014 is an excellent tool.

[@davidrose4744]

I'm 58. I bought my first bass 6 weeks ago. I've watched loads of beginner videos and this is the first one to mention 'choking the note'. I really like the 'TalkingBass' lessons. Teaching anything is an art. This guy's got it in spades!. Many thanks. 😁 👍

[@1buddking]

This guy is a great teacher. I learned my first riff in 20 minutes. Looking for lesson two. This is fun and to the point. He does no make it hard and threatening. Can't wait to dive in for more lessons.

[@rmcf3972]

Link for lesson #2?

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[@ashere1801]

That's great

[@Pyxyty]

Thank you!

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Ha!

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And now its memory.... lol

[@nguyenqd2k]

thats exactly what i used lol i thought i invented something

[@DistinguishedDuck704]

I've just bought a bass and watched like 20 beginners video's in the last few weeks, but this is hands down the best introduction I've seen. Gonna practice that line now.

[@RC32Smiths01]

I do believe I have passed this era in my life, but I certainly appreciate how you definitely go back to the basics! Tje foundation is definitely the most important to build off of.

[@vihasharma7883]

It's never too late!!

[@Algo1]

Biggest takeaway: If you're tuning, when in doubt, loosen the string down, do not tight it up. Thank you for this back to basics.

[@a64738]

General advice is to loosen and only tune it when tightening to avoid it sliding out of tune again.

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Scott or bass buzz

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Absolute noob with an honest question, I've watched quite a few of the ones with the orange background before I found this channel. I though they were helpful? What's bad about them?

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@@UngoogleableMan They are too rushed

[@caranook]

I’ve played bass professionally since I was a teenager, and I am starting to teach my younger brother how to play and have been looking through some tutorials to help me to teach him. This tutorial has been my favourite so far, nice and simple, perfect for beginners! 👍

[@MrMarkr1892]

Got my first bass yesterday and this is by far the best explanatory video I've watched so far. Very detailed and good instruction technique. Thanks

[@acies9044]

I never thought I'd be interested in bass, but my hubby just brought one from his last work, I'm eager to learn so I could play in our church, this tutorial is magnificent! I've learned so much in 20 mins! Amazing teacher!

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Last week I purchased a bass and now am stuck and stranded where to begin, after browsing through I came across this teacher and everything seems so easy to begin with....now I see some light at last.a going to follow all your lessons to the end,I believe I'll make it.thanks again for your efforts sir,God bless you more with everything you need.

[@RakuRadio]

As a kontrabass player moving to electric I am happy to see you teaching tuning by ear! Excellent lesson.

[@oogaboogaisback2020]

My dad recently gave me his old Bass he bought back in the '90s and never ended up using nor learning how to play it, lucky I have the internet. I've learned so much from just youtube, thank you so much.

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[@claudioolate2516]

This is THE BEST bass tutorial in youtube history❤

[@ChoRipanes69]

You literally saved me, thank you so much for giving us such a clean explanation since most of these tutorials already admit we know some things

[@flaiirenn]

getting a bass on my 19th birthday! i'm a pianist and vocalist, but i've never played a stringed instrument. this is super helpful. all those other tutorials assume i know a lot more than i already do, when i'm really just an absolute beginner.

[@languagephile5703]

my dad gifted me his band bass and I feel compelled to fulfill his legacy and make music myself with said bass. it's an honor to know I possess a famous local band's instrument

[@BuddyRHS1965]

I'm 56 years old I just sat down for the first time in my life sitting here with a four string bass guitar and a Roland cube 60 amp and I just don't get it. But I got to give it to this guy he's amazing he's keeping it simple and I was able to play a couple notes. Music kind of makes me feel stupid. It's easily frustrating and to me confusing I guess you got to have the right type of mind. Doesn't mean I'm giving up.

[@AriaMehr648]

What a great lessons. You did all i need. Thank you from Iran.

[@nathanmiller2982]

I have just started playing again. I am self taught so teaching me like I am a kid is just what I am looking for and need. Excellent!!

[@seancarl8799]

you are an amazing person and this vid is a helping hand for me. BIG LOVE

[@FitnessFrenzy47]

This was soo simple and you've taught every single aspect of it. I watched this from my office and i'm sure i can literally play that in 1 go as soon as get a bass in my hands.. Thank you sooo much... really appreciate it...

[@MarkHerndon]

That was my first time watching someone teaching me to play bass. It was reassuring in that I seemed to pick up the basics so well. Looks like practice will develope mind hand tone coordination.

[@georgelennon1211]

I just picked up my bass again for the first time in years. This was exactly what I needed, thank you so much!

[@hollymarie2114]

This is my first time picking up a guitar. Thank you for making it a positive experience. This video is giving me confidence that I really can figure this out!

[@alwells99]

Fantastic! You are an excellent communicator and have made the very basics very easy to understand with no assumptions of previous knowledge!

[@gregmgm06]

At first I thought you were going too fast,, but after getting into plucking strings the pace was about right for me. You're an excellent teacher!

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This channel is a blessing.

[@amberstaymixing]

Thank youuuu!!! I just brought my 1st bass & learned so much in 20 mins 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jhfh3112]

Thanks for starting from the very beginning! I am learning how to play properly after having played really casually for several years. I'm past this point but I'm really pleased you started here so I know I've not missed anything at all!

[@slim1278]

The bass I've got is an acoustic bass that my mate Tony made for me from one of one of his old knackered guitars.

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Just received my first bass, though I have a drumming background, circumstances mean I have had to switch instrument... I'm looking forward to learning, this beautiful instrument and will take all and any needed tips to be able to master it!

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I like this guy's video. He gets right into it. No stupid INTRO where they just repeat the title in a long drawn out way. No Brand logo credits displayed w/theme music, in the beginning. He doesn't talk to the view like they're dumb and stupid, using a long repetitive, humorous slowwww pace.

[@kennethgreenhalgh2520]

I’m 74 and decided to learn the bass guitar searched for weeks finally found the one I want excellent teacher

[@marisakennedy777]

As a complete and total noob to this, this video was really helpful, thank you!

[@xyfy666]

Its almost 6 in the morning I haven't slept and I've had my bass for abt a month now and I dont know how to play ot at all, I get so lost on all the tutorials and nun of them help me this helped s bit so thank you

[@richardsth1]

Absolutely brilliant. Of all the videos that I’ve seen so far, this one is the best. It doesn’t make assumptions about your playing abilities and jump straight in to the technical details. Eg. I was watching one yesterday, and within 5 mins, he was talking about frets and half frets, say what now? I’m still getting mine out of the box.

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Just got my first bass today! Yay!

[@RonaldJFrump]

Thanks for this channel. I'm 67 and decided to learn the bass, knowing absolutely nothing about music. Much appreciated!

[@dits791]

I'm almost 67, I'm thinking of buying a Bass guitar and like you, know nothing about music. How have you got on a year later? Still learning or was it just too hard?.

[@RonaldJFrump]

Still noodling with it, but not nearly enough. It's hard remembering stuff these days.

[@novadhd]

This is great. Right to the point instructions without acting like a goof or being condescending.

[@AlexShiro]

This video was my absolute basic first ever bass lesson effort on my bass today. Thanks for the simplicity, perfect.

[@ThurstanTV]

This is exactly what i needed to get started. bought some udemy courses and they are not what i expected them to be. This answers nearly all my beginner questions.

[@kingofpenguins4157]

My personal favourite way to remember the notes for the strings is “Electric Almonds Don’t Groove” EADG :)

[@RafatImran666]

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[@bob28952]

Has to be done. We all start somewhere. Good pace. Thx

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[@chandler3163]

I got my base about two years ago and haven’t played on it much because I really haven’t had any lessons I may be had one for my dad but I need to start learning because it’s just been you know collecting dust

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I'm just starting out I'm 61i think your a good teacher I'm kinda slow I may have to watch videos over to get it good...,

[@misterlist3140]

Something I realised when experimenting with the bass is that each string will always be a P4 below the next if on the same fret. Helps to know this if you dont understand the pitch differences between each string.

[@i.7525]

thank you so much for this!! my hands hurt but it feels nice to even get that simple riff right ^^

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Probably the best guide here on YT.

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this is awesome! my first bass is coming mid-May!!

[@noway4435]

What a great video! Been practicing since yesterday but weht right to playing along with songs and got really disheartened because I couldn’t do quick fret changes. Great video to really start at the basics 😄

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Thank you for this excellent video! Just got my 1st bass and can't wait to learn 🥳

[@arthurbrown7501]

I have been playing 30 years or so. I have been following your channel for the last 6 months and learnt more by watching your videos in that short time that I ever picked up over the last 30 years. I just want to say thanks Mark and hello from Manchester :)

[@o.o4242]

How old are you? 30 years?

[@arthurbrown7501]

Nunya 1133 no I’m 56. I’ve played 6 string for over 40 years and Bass around 30 years.

[@tastenspieler5078]

best tutorial ever. thanks!!! greetings from bamberg (germany)

[@theladysamantha193]

This is awesome, thanks! I used to be pretty decent at bass in my youth but have been out of practices for nearly 20 years now. Hubby wants me to pick it back up. But... why is it that you can look at someone and find out they play bass and you go, "oh, yeah I can see it. He LOOKS like a bass player"? LMAO. I sort of fit that too. Big paddle like hands with long strong fingers, broad shoulders, stout but lanky in frame and fairly tall.

[@Project2HealOfficial]

Thank you so much for aq great first lesson. I picked up my first bass yesterday and didn't know where to look! Again, thanks so much sir!

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this is my first time seeing one of your videos and i have learned a ton!!!!, Thank you!!!!

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Besttttt bass lesson taughtttt!!!!!!!! Thank youuu!!

[@rsanders814]

This is so great..... I just got my first bass at the age of 48.... I’m so determined to play!!!!

[@pianoman6639]

This is brilliant many many thanks very beginner here

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I love this guy’s teaching ❤

[@rickcarlyle4914]

Wow thank you. Love your style and I am energized to try now.

[@cossie118bmk]

i have a bass on order ..... i will be using your guide ...... you make it sound so simple thanks

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Mate, this is simply the best, thank you.

[@julia_3094]

Since we’re in quarantine, and you cant buy most things online since it’s all closed down, Is it still possible to tune the bass correctly without an amp? About 3 years ago, my mom won a bass at an auction and It was just gathering dust. So I decided I want to teach myself how to play. This video helped me understand the basics more. Thank you!

[@Musicby_Adi]

Julia _ You can use an app called Guitar Tuna, it’s got bass as well

[@jerrybearzz7559]

amp or not it doenst stop you from tuning it

[@jklipy]

Thanks for this I got mine yesterday and I did the chord and showed my teacher today and he’s really happy for me

[@marcmayou1422]

Excellent basic lesson Why to start out guys yes.

[@barrysmith8193]

This is great and is exactly what I needed. Just got my first bass. Thanks so much

[@sunrise_thebear5530]

its 1AM i don't have a bass and i have to go to school in 5 hour but i watched this video till the end

[@fatfreddy3449]

Excellent. I am trying to start with the absolute basics. Other vids were too wordy for a beginner like me. They're talking about stuff and I'm like, what the hell are they talking about. I'm already in a band and I kinda suck. I hope your other videos are simple to understand like this one. Thanks eh.

[@randlyons7278]

Thanks, got my first bass today, you've given me a grand start. I looked at the reviews for the model I got and the only prominent complaint that recurred was the buzz from the E string. It strikes me the E string will buzz on the frets on any model even the expensive ones. I would think someone like you that knows what their talking about would just use a more controlled pluck if it bothered them. What say you ? Oh by the way for all concerned I really think the bass range adds beauty to any type of music, even vocal.

[@dubbayu9823]

I am trying out the bass and this will really help! Thank you!

[@justven24]

i’m a guitarist being forced to play bass with absolutely no experience so this is very helpful thank you

[@ZalMoxis]

Common sense for bass..... excellent presentation mate....

[@tmartiz588]

Excellent lesson for beginners. Thank you

[@nindyalite]

Great teacher, even I usually dont understand english course online bass video I really understand your lessons And I hope I can get better with this

[@charlesdavall4474]

Great lesson. You're an excellent teacher 👍🏻

[@chriskunz1494]

Yeah, he reminds me of my drum teacher who was also excellent.

[@NotSpoiler111]

I Like Playing The Bass Like I Just Do! Subscribed!

[@1buddking]

I learned a lot. Very straight forward and I learned a very simple riff in 20 minutes. Where is lesson # 2?

[@dhirajshetty483]

Absolutely Brilliant Tutorial ! Thank you

[@artunblock9433]

Even though I don't have a Bass it was extremely interesting to watch

[@alandust2188]

Are you going to be going over the very basics just playing for the purpose of keeping the beat...bump bump, bump bump which is used in many bluegrass and country songs.....minus the fancy runs and chords? If you're not, could you recommend someone? Thanks!

[@aprilferguson3240]

This was a huge help! Love it. Actually feel like I’m learning haha

[@jamielinsdell3326]

Great Lesson 1. Especially with the single string Riff showing in bottom left corner which made it very easy to follow. I can't find lesson 2, is there one?