Beginner Funk Bass (Simple approach) BrownMark Breaks it Down!

[@gohighermarketing8211]

Triple Threat: Weak at the Knees' Steve Arrington 'Bustin Out' Rick James and 'Flashlight' Parliament-Funkadelic.

[@labraunethacoldest9838]

You help me be more comfortable and confident in playing my Bass.taking chances thanks brother the skillet is real

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465]

What I love about this music is I can hear all of the notes and play along.

[@joegrant9596]

Thanks Mark Brown!

[@ghostwriter1869]

After 20 years of playing bass, I thought what I did was unique. Mark was the first to show me, Rumble bass, Slap, Thump, and Pluck are different. I always rumbled and never told the others what I was doing differently to get my groove. It was just natural! They would watch me but never figure it out. Mark, keep the Skillet Hot!!! We want more!!!!!!

[@tupacshakur3947]

Much love brother, I'm glad I found you I just subscribed, and I'm looking forward to learning from you.

[@DozerBoyRc]

Here a am wondering where to start learning bass and you drop this on an old school cat such as myself... You take something so simple and just made my intro to the bass easy!! Great way to get the juices flowing. Hope you are doing well in whatever you are currently into. Will be watching for more of these little gems to fall out ya pockets!!! Stay strong and KEEP IT FUNKY!!!

[@ldvno87]

this is amazing, Bustin Out, Flash Light and Let's Work were the three main Funk basslines I wanted to learn and you showed how to play them all, thank you!! I'd love to see you break down Parliament - Funkentelechy, that Bootsy bassline is about as funky as it gets and adds some serious complexity!

[@walterriley1792]

This needs to be a CD! Bad to the bone!🙏

[@heruausetausar]

Thanks, Mark! 3 killer 5 note grooves!

[@frawell410]

I like that you don’t just play prince songs. You have your own identity. 💰💰💰💯

[@questelohim...]

Man that's some real stinky funky funky funky bass player.

[@majorbassman]

My era of funk.....too funky for ya!!!

[@andre257]

Mr. Mark Brown. You are one of the most FUNKIEST. Please keep the old school Funk alive. Keep doing what you do, teaching all of us. With the upmost respect to you bro, Thanks. PEACE!!

[@troyscott3959]

One of my favorite Bass lines...🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Murphyd0g]

Love how you add your own flavor to the classics. Funk 4EVA!

[@jamesb8193]

I had a tragic loss this summer. I'm back, to get some feel good from Master Brown Mark.

[@bigkeezo]

Thanks Mark ✊🏾🤘🏾😎

[@bobbililly1130]

It’s a joy to watch & listen to U play. 🎶

[@MisterV619]

Thank you for keeping that Funk alive Mark! It's one thing to make music and share. But to go the extra mile and pass along your knowledge and teach your craft covering it in detail from beginner level to expert... That takes a very special individual. Thank you for sharing a piece of who you are with all of us. This is priceless and beyond measure.

[@BrownMark]

Appreciated, thank you Vince

[@spacedaddy5517]

The funk is so, so alive.

[@darrelldavis4867]

Yessir/ s.i.p. mark Adams slave & Steve arrington,Hall of Fame and thank you my bass brother brown mark / May the highest Spirit continue blessing you on your musical journey 🙏‼️

[@landofgoshenstudios6402]

Brown Mark ;a MASSIVE part of the MN ,Sound.

[@torinowens6103]

Indeed! Big Time. 1love

[@michaelleflore650]

I miss this music!!!! Thank you

[@rastaman1017]

Miss you Brown bring back some funk lessons bro ❤️

[@Xniner22]

Thank you you’re incredible I just picked up bass I’m really a drummer but I wanna have people coming and play bass but you make it so simple brother thank you

[@sheisawarenow3753]

No words! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 What you bringing every week keeps getting better and better....Brother, you tore these three up.

[@BrownMark]

I appreciate that

[@lash3997]

Brown Mark plays so well that you don't know what to do between singing playing or dancing . 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@realbass4302]

You are the only real funk bassist on KZbin

[@BrownMark]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I appreciate that👊🏾

[@antwanreaves2628]

Other than Bootsy's bass brwak down Mark you are on. I thanks. in that time Poppin to the Funk!!! I subscribed thanks.

[@Mallymal1914]

Mr. Brown Mark, you are both a phenomenal bassist and teacher!

[@BrownMark]

Thank you

[@bassmusicman2034]

Bruh.... you killin that Funk... that’s funkier than our basketball locker room use to be after a game...

[@MarcG7424]

Brown Mark is it 🔥 in here or is just you 🎶

[@bigced63]

Thank u soooooo much for these vids bro!!! Ain't many of us left in THIS class of pure funk bass!!!

[@fabulousrobert6607]

Man, this bass and guitar music is pure jammin’ funky! Makes me wanna get up and MOVE!!! Let’s Go!!!!

[@zakp93]

Best bass videos on KZbin! I love the faces and the funk!

[@brentmandolphii4275]

You are a beast Bro... Keep it coming!!!

[@garyprater8139]

I must say that not only I am proud to be from Ohio, but mostly a Daytonian. I live in the hood where all of the Dayton Funk came out of. I'm with you on "Week At The Knees" When I heard that I just about had the same response when I heard Prince breakdown to "I Wanna Be Your Lover", "Sexy Dancer" & "777-9311" Now this may up for debate??? Last week I was talking to my brother about how Dayton Ohio was named The City of Funk Music. I told my brother that Prince and his Entourage almost took us down. I said Minneapolis Minnesota did some major damage. Because y'all was hitting us pretty hard at one point where all had was Zapp and Roger Troutman really doing what they did. The other groups were falling behind because they didn't stay on top their game. if it was not for the foot prints left behind Minneapolis Minnesota would be most likely crowned. I told my brother if nothing else I think Minneapolis Minnesota is at least 2nd place when it comes to Funk. Again... I said this may be up for debate 😊

[@AfcaptKappa]

That flashlight and weak at the knees took me back in the day rocking. Keep giving us this good bass content

[@fivestringraal]

Breaking down the classics, word!

[@DaLawn]

Hey Brown Mark, I'm turning 50 today. THANK U 4 being a lifelong musical influence! 🥰🎂👁️

[@BrownMark]

DaLawn, you joined the 50's Club! good for you

[@FrankThom]

Best part about Fridays, Brown Mark!

[@alwoo]

Bruh, I've been a fan of yours since the first time I saw you with Prince 🤴 keep the funk alive!!!

[@aaronj.brooks1977]

Thanks for the lesson Brother just keeping it simple

[@mommy251]

HELLO MARK IM TOTALLY OBSESSED WITH THE BASS LINE IN THE SONG “ ITS GONNA BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT FRIM SIGN O THE TIMES ALBUM!!!! I discovered that recently!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@degeest5571]

Love your channel Mark, real helpful information on the funk.👍🏻

[@RJNumber45]

these are amazing tutorials on your youtube account... the way you slow it down and communicate what you are showing, makes it super easy to follow...thank you again Sir... you are a great teacher!

[@BrownMark]

I appreciate that!

[@clist9406]

My new favorite channel

[@alfredmuveestarrmickens6841]

Thanks for sharing. That was hot.

[@spacedaddy5517]

Mark, ever since I found your channel on KZbin my bass playing is expanding right away !. You are showing me stuff it's clicking, I wanna say thanks. I wrote some bassline today, I was listening to it, I am actually in the pocket, I was like who is this bass player ? I am so happy right now, must keep going. Reminds me of being a kid, learning how to play baseball or something fun. Not sure where i'm going with this music stuff, I am thinking of getting into recording but, the way the internet and everything is today, I just want to keep a low profile. Not sure where bass fits into the music scene, I know a lot of modern bands who maybe could use an upgrade, but they seem to like having very basic bass players. Pop is starting to sound funkier with people like Dua Lipa, Lizzo and others like Silk Sonic, they are bringing back funky soul music kind of, which is cool, those kids are actually very talented. So Pop music is actually now on the radar for us bass players, maybe hip hop artists. I don't see why you couldn't play with all three of those bands. People like you and Nik West, Ida Neilson are totally under recognized if you ask me, but you are dangerously close to being too famous at the same time. You guys are professional working musicians, not KZbinrs and you can actually make people dance, which is a skill not many people have anymore. It's definitely a good skill to have, making people enjoy themselves at a concert or event. People should go out and have a good time while they are able to do that.

[@jamesb8193]

Mm mm mm years of youtube. This is favorite! B Mark you've literally changed my whole perspective on how to look at making music! Just go with the funk.....and keep it simple...Got it

[@tonyparsley7431]

You are a blessed soul to motivate many Bass players like me to Play on !!!!! Play ON MY BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rodneysmith7156]

I love it I play bass old school

[@tanyahunter9369]

Great grooves! 🎼🎸💃🏾😊

[@Jakalia]

I love your videos! They are so original, FUNKY , and I love the comedy aspect! Brown mark RULES!!

[@BrownMark]

Glad you like them!

[@robertbennett708]

You're a super king of the bass!🎸

[@nashboro1847]

Brown Mark you're a funky man...the grease is sizzlin' in the skillet!🤘🏽🍳

[@BrownMark]

Thank you

[@tyronepowell3003]

Mr. Brown thanks for showing the Fender still can bring the funk

[@Lindae696969]

Thank you! Love 💗 your 🎶🎵🎹🎼🎸 💜 your funky sound! 🎼🎶🎵🎵🎸🙏🏻

[@d.j.dretronix8271]

Yo.... right now you got KZbin "STANKIN"....it's too funky.......I love what ya doin....keep FUNK alive

[@Baby1Jazzi2Geri3]

Keep it going!!! 😎♥️

[@scottystarr569]

Thank you for this

[@zakp93]

My lady and I gonna roller skate outside to this today. Showing love from Union, NJ

[@bassplayerBV]

Just so you know, I truly appreciate ya! Please keep the videos (and FUNK) coming! 🤘🏾

[@1Live2Love3Thrive]

Get it Mark! Never does he miss the mark!

[@MrYboxuitg]

Thank you!!

[@robertcroxtonjr.7623]

hi brown mark. my name is robert. you're my favorite bass player ever. i'm gonna miss prince a lot.

[@labraunethacoldest9838]

Wow man awesome Fonk can't wait to learn these u the best bruh thumping yeah old school

[@Lync1111]

Another solid jam, WOW listen to those notes talk and pluck. These are the best bass lessons I have ever witness, Yo Sammy are you listening yo. Thank You Brown Mark.

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

2 people who disliked ain't FUNKy !

[@terrymiller111]

7 Sir Nose descendants out here now.

[@gabewilliams9862]

Somebody grab me an air freshener because it’s funky up in here

[@jamesb8193]

Yo this is crazy! I just woke up and went straight to Brown Marks channel like a News Junky!😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@BrownMark]

Thank you J

[@jamesb8193]

Thank You Funk Master Brown Mark, you helped me get my stank, Back! I'll neva wash again 😂

[@mariodmoses32]

As always, I like what's in the skillet! The 9 people who gave a thumbs down, obviously clicked on the wrong channel, and No nothing about "The Funk" Keep hitting us over the head with that Stank @Brown Mark

[@lisaknell1809]

Flashlight was one of my cruising songs back in the day. Crank it up to 10!! It’s Funky Friday!

[@gregturner]

Loved it... stank funky !!

[@Billkwando]

Woo hoo! A real lesson from BrownMark! I was a little worried it would be another "watch me play the bass and hope you pick it up" type lesson (i.e. "Let's Work"), but nope! Thanks so much!!! :)

[@SF-lp5mk]

All you need now is a 5 foot flashlight 😂 Always a pleasure Mark. Got me up on the right side of the funk this morning!

[@scottbentham7466]

Keep putting your Stuff on it...

[@derekdauchan2741]

By the way, thanks for writing the great book, Brother Mark. Can't put it down.

[@garybrown6932]

Again, you taking us on the funk train wooo wooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mngo10]

Thank You...!!!!......

[@tonyl.]

My brother got up this morning and got your notice tuned in and got motivated ....thanks and keep jamming.....much respect.....

[@BrownMark]

I appreciate that

[@SuperWilliwill]

"Feel it in the Skillet, slap it down and fry it up". Make it Funky!

[@stephonbrewster957]

I like the your Style of teaching am a Beginner.am learning so fast. I look forward of checking out your videos.

[@michaelmitchell6195]

You a funky boy keep doing it just like that.

[@aaronanderson3259]

Bustin Out Bustin Loose..I used to make the same mistake back in the day . It’s Kool Keepa Funkin On!!

[@romulinprince]

Only an anti-funky person would thumbs down this excellent informative FUNK lesson! Thanks Brown Mark for heating up the skillet! 🤘😁🎶🔥

[@BrownMark]

I appreciate that!

[@torinowens6103]

Damn you keep da Funk coming B.Mark! I love what you are doing Bruh. You are a True Funkateer &. A Inspiration. Somewhere in the Universe i know Prince is Smiling. Peace &. Be 4Ever Wild! 1love

[@CyperN077]

Lovin' your videos BM! Keep 'em comin' .Back in my band "The Rude" we used to call it KISS! (k)eep (i)t (s)imple (s)tupid....FYI Mutron was the 45@ bac then :)

[@styner3]

Too funky as usual, my instructor back in the day had me playing Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging. The bass line only has a few notes but is so funky. The first real bass line I could play with other people.

[@purviswilliams9800]

Brilliant man!!!! I really love the way you keep it simple. Please keep doing this... Try Roller Skates by Cameo. Aaron Mills on Bass.

[@BrownMark]

I'll check it out!

[@philgayii6788]

Man Aaron Is so slept on!

[@MusicandMonsters]

Thank you Mark! This was cool!

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

Bootsy Collins wrote the 'Flashlight' bass line but it was Bernie Worrell who recorded it on the Moog synthesizer.

[@BrownMark]

Thanks for the knowledge bro

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

More like THREE Moog synths...! Dr. Woo was the man. 🤘🏾

[@Mallymal1914]

Bernie Worrell aka "The Wizard of Woo"

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

@@OriginalOldSkoolFunk Right! 3 Mini Moogs!

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

@@BARTFUNKBASS Im fortunate to have grown up going to those iconic shows back in the 70's. Wasn't unusual for George and the rest of the band to take a break and leave Bernie on stage all by himself. Bernie would play the B3, Fender Rhodes, ARP String Ensemble, Honer Clavinet and those Moogs. He often soloed for 15 minutes and would play everything from Funk to Classical. The Woo was way past amazing. 🤘🏾🤩

[@hayleycomet8029]

We're playing Love Bizarre in my cover band and I've been using your rumble technique, it sounds legit and adds so much weight! Love it and thanks for sharing..I have to play the Eb on the 11th fret though to keep that bottom fat 😁

[@DaBassNYoFace]

GR8 Job!💯🤘🏿🖤🌹👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@frawell410]

Hey Brown I got the moogerfooger,and man, that thing is a beast. The mxr envelope filter is good too it’s a space saver I use it on some gigs. But it can’t touch the moog. However, everyone has a preference that’s what makes life enjoyable 👍 I’d like to see you do Bop Gun too👍

[@kiefferz5556]

I appreciate you more than you know Mark

[@BrownMark]

Thanks Keith

[@Fleece3]

This is a great day! BrownMark jammed Flashlight AND I left a comment before @Xclent

[@XCLent0]

hahahahaha...Fleece you are tooo funny!

[@danieljohnson2188]

Excellent groves!! Have no dear my fear, cause paul renear is vere.

[@n.oneimportant5]

Aw, let's take 2. Let's take 2...

[@angelomelville9084]

" If U dont Get Slapped By the Funk Its B Coz U Ain't Funky "

[@ronaldmorrow1198]

GREAT VIDEO 📸... WAITING ON THE BACKING TRACKS MY BROTHER.... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..

[@BrownMark]

Coming soon!

[@jamespeebles6279]

Universal Funk nothing better than funk be water my friend let it Flow