Develop Your Chops Like the Gospel Cats

[@adrianoraspo]

One of the useful lessons i ever had! It opened my mind, simple and very useful! Thank you!

[@carlosvillarroel6665]

It is a great exercise to practice in the twelve keys. Thank you 💯🎶

[@timmillikan1155]

Thanks for more great content, nice to see you back.

[@andropolisstudiomusic]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Rich!

[@thomaswalker8790]

Super cool stuff 👍👍👍

[@nikolasmareske1200]

Welcome back!It`s so Great to get pushed into awareness and things I already know But Never thought off……thank you so much for it!Cheers Niko

[@mikegreenebass]

The moment your mind is blown and it was right in front of us the whole time :)

[@jchap74]

Welcome back and love the video Rich! Would love to see you build on the gospel theme with a video on the long, over the bar, licks they play. As an intermediate player I find I can play the shorter fills well but struggle to build longer more interesting ones. Thanks!

[@richbrownbass]

I can get that together for you. Thanks for watching!

[@brandongomesfernandes4828]

@@richbrownbassI’d appreciate a video on that too!

[@vladusponuns]

Cool, happy to see ya back!

[@johnnymystery8593]

Love it!

[@reynoldalexander1655]

Welcome back, i missed your great contributions

[@pedroleal7118]

Welcome back! Man, "Steve Coleman & the Five Elements" ! What a great gig to be in! 'Black Magik', changed my life ! As usual, from you, great advices and tips (& great sound)! Never fails! Love your 'simple, useful, approach' ! Take care !

[@daramac3526]

Wow!!!! Welcome home and thank you for sharing this great new music! Not one but two albums!

[@jessejordache1869]

Trying to write the sheet music for "I Never Loved a Man.." for my sister who's learning bass had me tearing my hair out. Eventually I learned through some convoluted route what a swing was, and that this, like a lot of Gospel and Gospel inspired music is a swing, made everything click. The groove is -- for me -- easy after that. You thump the first down beat, and the music will tell you whether you whether or not to go lightly around the second down beat or to thump it, too. Usually it's softly...softly.. THUMP.

[@keithkenyon3845]

i've been aware of the lower/upper relationship for a long time but, once again, you've opened my eyes even wider. never made this connection. i've not even touched my bass yet but i guarantee you, you've just leveled up my playing with this lesson.

[@richbrownbass]

That's what I love to hear. Thank you!

[@For35too45min]

“Mr. Brown… 👉U are a drummer’s dream bassist👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@Bassic778]

Thank you for ANOTHER informative and practical video!!!

[@richbrownbass]

@@Bassic778 thanks so much! That’s what I love to hear.

[@lucienne66]

Hi Rich, thanks again for a great lesson! I'm a guitarist, but I learn a lot from your lessons.

[@MrSparks54]

Welcome back Rich. You always have useful info, much appreciated.

[@HB-ve4wi]

Wonderful to have you back after a long journey of giving your music to the world. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@richbrownbass]

I'm so glad you're all still here after such a long time. Thank you!!!

[@BR4D_A]

Thanks Rich! Your videos always make me grab my bass.

[@richbrownbass]

YES! That's the plan. Thanks for watching, Brad.

[@dr.sheiladonnell6616]

I love this

[@HouseholdDog]

Good to have you back. Hope you had fun on the tour.

[@richbrownbass]

The tours were really great, but there's no place like The Brown'stone. Thanks for hanging in with me.

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Welcome back big brother..... always good to hear your message...

[@somersby64]

No idea how I stumbled upon your channel but after watching this, I'm subscribing. You explained these ideas really well and played some awesome licks to demonstrate. Cheers mate!

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you for the kind words, and the sub! Both mean a great deal. Cheers!!!

[@lesliwells5433]

THAT'S FUNKY MAN,LET IT THAT BASS BEAR GROWL😂😂❤

[@tjsmith3741]

Welcome back Rich Brown!🎶. Very cool stuff I’m gonna try it tonight. You were missed 😊

[@warrenbass7350]

This is so EPIC !

[@richcoss84]

This is so simple but so powerful, woah

[@richbrownbass]

That's exactly how we like to do things here, brother. Thanks for watching!

[@richcoss84]

and that’s why I always catch your vids right away, you know how to break it down. I’ve been playing for decades and never really thought to open the neck up like that, getting real Verdine vibes from just playing what I always called ornaments an octave higher, again so simple. Thanks man

[@MjMullen127]

Mr Brown, your lessons always offer insightful, creative ideas. I love the variety of options for a groove. Thanks so much for your teaching method. Cool and smooth.

[@SixsickksiX]

Actually, for me, the key is Mr. Brown. Happy to have you back.

[@richbrownbass]

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you! 😊

[@johnflannery3535]

The man is back🙌👏

[@richbrownbass]

I am! Thank you for hanging in there with me.

[@M_EvoBass]

Welcome back Rich, hope you enjoyed Europe. Great lesson as always. I had to watch it twice as your super cool tone voice relaxed me waaaay to much I kept nodding off 😂 (hard day at work😢) ❤

[@ajadrew]

Glad you're back coz I thought of you & your videos today! Seriously..... ok, I'll now watch the video 👍😊

[@richbrownbass]

Aww, that's nice, Andrew. Thank you. All the touring is done. You can expect more videos SOON!

[@ajadrew]

@@richbrownbass 👍 - I'm up to 6:01 & I get the shifting octave aspect etc. it can take a lot of practise to get a clean sound 😊

[@richbrownbass]

@@ajadrew Take it slow, brother. You'll get there.

[@ajadrew]

@@richbrownbass 👍

[@justin81706]

Thanks

[@richreitz5815]

Glad to see you again brother! Missed ya

[@KevinJohnson-tw9ip]

that's what it's about in classical too, but who said this wasn't classical.....have fun, and thanks so much for the content. If i get some extra bread i'll be sure to flow some your way. Steve Coleman, wow!! You're really doin it!!!

[@JamesTheGoatJamerson]

Alright the teach is back !!! Great to see you and hope you had a fab time on the tour. C'mon Now 🍻

[@SaxophonistePro1]

i know what i'm gonna practice this week ! thx you very much. a very good way to work on neck jumps and precision too.

[@kyleetie5608]

Great lesson, again!

[@johncook9983]

Added a couple of albums from each of those groups to my Musician Ship playlist and looking forward to eargasms this weekend🤙

[@johncook9983]

Hey I had a chance to sample some of the “Live In Paris” recording. Great stuff,Man! Any chance you guys would be coming through Cleveland’s Bop Stop venue? It’s a great spot.

[@pfflam]

How funny. Im not a church guy, but I was driving down the road just earlier today and was thinking about the music I make and love and thought to myself - "I need to immerse myself in some of that Old-Time Gospel Music. I need to get those passing chords figured out!" and then I open youtube and this jumps at me . .

[@josephromano7867]

Glad your back love it!!

[@tolstoy21]

Just wanted to leave a comment, even though I have only just stared watching the video (about 1 minute in). But, I'm pretty confident that I'll pick up some valuable stuff, so thanks in advance!

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@maurice7274]

Love it,just one idea for a next video,the different scales to play on the key🤷🏿‍♀️

[@richbrownbass]

I can do that.

[@jn7457]

Nice to see you again!

[@Megatronpt]

You need to drop us a tour list. Please tell me you weren't in Ireland. Would love to see you live! :)

[@richbrownbass]

No, there were no dates in Ireland this time around. We NEED to get back to the UK soon!

[@Megatronpt]

@richbrownbass Ignore the UK.. Ireland is better! And there's a Cork Jazz Fest which I think you'd like!

[@joshjosh25694]

I miss the old theme song of the brownstone ❤

[@jandenijs7337]

I appreciate the fact that you have other/better things to do than make youtube videos, but I wanted to let you know that it's nice to see you back here. Question: any change to see the Jeremy Ledbetter trio in/near Amsterdam in the foreseeable future? Tx. Godspeed.

[@richbrownbass]

We're currently planning a European tour for next year. When Jeremy asked me about European venues, Bimhuis (my favourite venue in the world) was at the very top of my list. Fingers crossed!

[@jandenijs7337]

@@richbrownbass Oh, man, what praise. I'll keep my eyes out for you! Tx.

[@duythinh252]

Thank you Rich for sharing! Those upper octave bass fill at the right moment get me a stank face from the audience everytime! From your experience, can you give us some examples on when an upper octave bass fill will be appropriate when playing with a drummer ? Since in video you often play alone so it got me curious

[@dustin0632]

Just listened to PolyTropos. Wow, what an incredible album. Would you ever consider a lesson from RinsetheAlgorithm Urban Nocturnal? Love that bassline. Thanks.

[@lucmichel7588]

👍

[@estherlord6330]

Good Day to you, great to have you back !! Sounds like you've been very busy. Where can we order a copy of your album ?!! Looking forward to playing along with you this evening, which is when I will check out the rest of this video 😉.As always, thank you for sharing. Looking good Mr. Brown. Your face looks stress free and very happy. God Bless you 😎✌️

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much for saying so, Esther. Both albums should be available on all platforms. I hope you enjoy the music. 🙏🏾❤

[@gregoran]

Welcome back. Can you do a bit on muting?

[@richbrownbass]

I can try, but I'm not the best when it comes to muting. Todd Johnson and Gary Willis have some great lessons on right hand muting.

[@gregoran]

@@richbrownbass Thanks, I will look them up. I watch your left hand as it seems to just hover over the fret, and i notice your right hand, you do the thumb on the bar thing. So I was wondering how you do it. Love your podcast.

[@brandiethrift4140]

Oooooooo👀👀👀🔥🔥🎶

[@stevenignelzi9257]

Great lesson, thanks! Are this flat wounds on jazz bass? Love the sound too! Labella flats?

[@travisreed5965]

Holy Smokes - I Recognize That We Have Miss Ya Brother Man - Congrats On The Successful Tour - Another Brilliant Episode Here Question : When You Play With These Bands , Are You Thinking Patterns , Thinking Scales , Or Just Simply Playing Leading Notes Until You Hit The Root Note? Stay Groovy & Go Team Human , Cheers

[@richbrownbass]

Hey Travis! I'm using the scales and patterns to create grooves and melodies I hear in my head. Thank you, as always, my brother.

[@sherlock4791]

what bass brand is this? ive seen it a lot but never able to find the brand name

[@ethanwinograd]

Are you guys playing at big ears I wanna come and say hi

[@richbrownbass]

Steve will be playing Big Ears, but there will be a different bass player on that gig. ☹

[@ethanwinograd]

@@richbrownbass oh I guess youtube deleted my comment because I linked to the bandcamp - just wanted to say you are killing on that steve coleman record. bummed that you wont be on that. catch you out there somewhere Rich. keep groovin

[@robtaylor9782]

Just found these amazing vlogs 🎉, quick question I do t play an instrument I’ve got 2 left hands 10 thumbs and tone deaf 😂 but I’m getting a Bass Ukulele because I just love the tone and have a love of Jazz. Someone handed me the Hal Leonard Bass Method complete edition, despite the shorter scale would this book work for the Ukulele Bass???

[@richbrownbass]

The bass ukulele is typically tuned to the same notes as a bass guitar, so yes, you'll be fine with the HL book. You got this!!!

[@robtaylor9782]

@ cheers mate keep the vlogs coming, anything showing easy jazz tunes I’m up for it.