Very Awesome video. Probably the best one on the metronome I have seen. When I started bass I told my instructor I wanted to slap. He sighed, wound up a metronome and said when you can keep time to my satisfaction I’ll teach you and allow you to play slap… He said the most worthless person on stage is a bass player that slaps but cannot keep time. I still don’t slap. My time is getting better.
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. Your teacher is a wise man. I used to slap a lot more when I played in a cover band. I don't find there's much call for it these days. It's still a good technique to learn, but when the TIME is RIGHT. (see what I did there.😉)
@CountryFenderBass3 ай бұрын
@@richbrownbass absolutely. I think that was his point. I was brand new. In my mindI was gonna be the next Marcus Miller. He was saying “Slow your roll dude”
@billyjeffersoniv43443 ай бұрын
So smooth my man. Your attitude is a huge reason (next to your skill and knowledge) that you're an amazing teacher
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Thank you so much!
@TrustKatunga19 күн бұрын
Am loving the series ❤
@kuramobay24453 ай бұрын
As a beginner I prioritise being able to play in time and with feeling, while muting strings properly. I check my progress by recording myself. In my view, music theory is like college words to someone still in grade school, I learn a little bit from time to time.
@j1l9f9k03 ай бұрын
Hands down, the best bass teacher on KZbin. All the beginner lessons have been amazing. Thank you 🙏
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much. What a huge compliment.
@eyalstrass5010Ай бұрын
yo just got my first bass 24 hours ago as a 2 years guitar player and allready finished the series, was realy helpful and am honestly just waiting for video number 10. THANK YOU
@j-hdo3679Ай бұрын
OMG, I love how Rich makes sure he goes clear and slow for people to understand and follow! Thank you so much! ❤
@nyfaniloandrianjafy81713 ай бұрын
Excellent lesson as always Rich. One thing I noticed that you didn't explicitly mention but is crucial to your bass line at the end of the video is notes length. They just change everything and it took me a minute to figure it out. Much love from a fellow Canadian ✌🏼
@jimharrow81043 ай бұрын
Far out... I never approached timing like this before... Very cool...
@comm105-publicspeaking63 ай бұрын
This was a fantastic lesson and super fun. I felt like I was playing music. Thank you sir.
@AJMjazz3 ай бұрын
Spot on, Rich! Great video.
@gonzachambi39373 ай бұрын
Awesome explanation! Lots of fun, that's what always means to me playing bass guitar. Definetely the best way ever!
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Have fun always!
@gonzachambi39373 ай бұрын
Watched also your last video about the pentatonic scale. Amazing explanation, great concepts.
@timothysmith78683 ай бұрын
you rock Rich.. thanks for all you do
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
@augustineak624514 күн бұрын
Awesome 👍👍
@eugenechek72883 ай бұрын
Very cool lesson, as always👍
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@bassbuffricky3 ай бұрын
This is no doubt the most important aspect of playing the bass. I've been playing for over 20 years now and I still start my practice sessions with these exercises.
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L3 ай бұрын
So simple and solid. Folks often get it twisted because they think simple and easy are the same, and in many cases, they are the opposite because simple leaves you with NOTHING to hide behind. Thank you for presenting something so fundamental and simple with such kindness and patience. Another one people get twisted are timing and TIME. Internalizing TIME, learning to live the movement, not just intellectualize, but truly feel it without rushing or dragging is maybe the deepest part of the magic that is music, and your lesson presents this with the respect it needs and deserves, without any woo-woo, despite the fact that what we summon forth when we understand and can CONTROL TIME is just that. It is magic, a power that transcends words. You know this, and have generously shared the gateway with anyone willing to open their hearts and minds to embrace it. Thank you, brother. Keep doing it right.
@krautfox98183 ай бұрын
Your lessons are absolutely amazing ! Thank-you good sir !
@yanab54213 ай бұрын
I love what you're saying about getting the music in your body and subconscious! My whole life I thought I just didn't have an aptitude for music, but long story short, I was mistaken. I started learning bass a couple of weeks ago and your videos have been so, so helpful. Feeling the rhythm and discovering the physicality of playing has been a whole new world for me and I'm grateful for people like you who have made learning so accessible. Thank you!
@oibal603 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I started to learn the 4-string electric bass guitar mid February '24. I LOVE IT.
@CountryFenderBass3 ай бұрын
Stay with Brownstone. He is money. 100%. No BS
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. Enjoy the journey, my friend.
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
@@CountryFenderBass Thank you, brother. That means a lot!
@CountryFenderBass3 ай бұрын
My suggestion is to go through his beginner course. It’s probably one of the best I watched. I watched them a couple of times. Don’t skip any and practice what he tells you.
@jimharrow81043 ай бұрын
Far out... never approached timing this way before... very cool...
@briansamuels77823 ай бұрын
Great video Rich, thank you so much 👌🏾
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.
@ryshpanmusic3 ай бұрын
Another fantastic lesson, Rich! I'm loving seeing us teach similar concepts for different instruments in different ways. I would love to see an advanced video down the line of your process in learning the Five Elements music or the Sélébéyone repertoire.
@fidfdez61913 ай бұрын
Simple/Practical/Fun/Musical/Real/Felt teachings, Mr. Brown!!! Thanks!!!
@davidhamilton77803 ай бұрын
Another great lesson, thank you sir. You have dropped straight back into the groove!
@jeangillesguerlin32713 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ thanks a lot professor
@rharan1Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ErixSamson3 ай бұрын
Very essential series
@mycroft1743 ай бұрын
already feeling the benefits of this video, thank you!
@JoeyVictory3 ай бұрын
Amazing video, thank you for making this
@nichalausrook23973 ай бұрын
As simple as this exercise is, I'll still spend a lot of time on it. For me, your ability to play good rhythms is paramount. No matter how simple your note choice is, if you play it in good time and with good groove you can get anyone dancing. This is my goal, thank you Rich
@MrGwg113 ай бұрын
Thank you as always Mr. Brown. you're shared wisdom does not fall on deaf ears.
@Omarencarnacion13 ай бұрын
great tips!
@spinospinellibass3 ай бұрын
It's HARD, but I'll succeed!! Thanks Mr. B ❤
@grecianmwale52422 ай бұрын
Drummer starts drumming, rest of the band gets in. Me: I have not completed taking in the music guys, give me a minute I swing a little😂... awesome lesson!
@richardferris69763 ай бұрын
Love it Rich Tks for all your lessons 🤟🏼
@markodonnell81482 ай бұрын
Thank you Bassmaster Brown! After following the 9 beginners series videos, in what order should the other videos be followed?
@BrianOliver-xs2dv2 ай бұрын
Finished lesson 9 in the Beginner's Series. Is there, or will there be a lesson 10? If not, what lessons, in sequence, would you recommend next? Thanks in advance, Rich - LOVING THESE LESSONS!!!!!!!!!!!
@congerscott60643 ай бұрын
Great video Rich, thank you 👍.
@M_EvoBass3 ай бұрын
Very helpful, very 😎 Thank you!
@RVADrummer3 ай бұрын
Very cool exercise! Thank you sir!!!!!😁
@thomaswalker87903 ай бұрын
Very important exercise
@wessills69633 ай бұрын
Fantastic Video. Thanks Rich!
@jillgerstenberger73143 ай бұрын
Glad your back!
@aminahmed22203 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also what is your favorite year from the 2010s in general ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
@ermoikavalko87053 ай бұрын
The most important thing no matter what instrument you play or the style or genre of music
@user-mz8yd7ny6u3 ай бұрын
You know neighbors I've exercise with the metronome for many years my metronome number one count is a high pitch the rest of the counts on the metronome is a low pitch if you lose yourself look for the high pitch that is the number one count listen to this metronome where do you identify the first count you don't get to know the rudiments
@drew-shourd3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🎸🎸🎸
@BAsed_AFro3 ай бұрын
What kind of metronome would you suggest? thanks
@billyjeffersoniv43443 ай бұрын
Have you hit on why you play almost on top of the frets yet? Just curious. I know why....i play fretless....but share it with the class :)
@billyjeffersoniv43443 ай бұрын
My wife just told me this seemed arrogant. Please let me correct that. I only mentioned that played fretless because that switch 20 years ago changed my muscle memory and now when I play one of my fretted basses I play on top of the fret and the tone is ever so much better. I didn't mean "I play frettless ha ha ha" or anything like that. I left my ego at the door decades ago. Much love
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
@@billyjeffersoniv4344 Not to worry. I understood you. I play as close to the fret as possible (without being right on top) because it drastically minimizes the possibility of the dreaded fret buzz. That's it! 😁
@88keyz3 ай бұрын
🫡👍🏾🫡
@jimjamjerry3 ай бұрын
Great lesson! Hey I am looking for advice as a musician; music is my life and jamming with others is my favorite thing in the world. I’m debating going back to school for healthcare or for music. Do you think music college is worth it?
@richbrownbass3 ай бұрын
As a teacher at a college and a university here in Toronto, I'll say this: For those who apply themselves, study and work hard, and show up as much as possible, a post-secondary music program could change their lives for the better. However, I have to add that healthcare workers are true heroes. That's a tough call, brother.