Daily Bass Warm-Up Exercises | Lesson | Thomann

Julia walks you through her personal warm-up routine. How does your bass warm-up look like? And what's your favourite bass warm-up exercise? Let us know in the comments!
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Hand & stretching exercises
1:32 right hand exercises: rhythm pyramid
2:18 playing | rhythm pyramid
3:58 playing groove with open strings
4:21 why right hand exercises are important
4:48 left hand exercises
5:02 playing major scale exercise variations
5:05 one octave
5:16 two octaves
5:38 thirds
5:59 triplets
6:18 scale exercise variations
7:07 conclusion
7:25 what is your favourite warm up exercise?
7:37 thanks for watching and please subscribe
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[@bluto212]

Her warm-up is full practice for me.😀

[@vigormortis8634]

Sadly that's true for me aswell mostly. But at least I'm putting that work in regularly

[@paperman876]

same but we got this!! lmao

[@Farencio]

you got to play scales across all modes and notes with pattern variation!!!! that is really good practice even if you don't get to do all the work.

[@nebulaecomplex]

Have not played consistently in almost a decade. Picked up and dusted the old bass today again. Thank you for the exercises!

[@JaketheCultist]

same, I wish it was like a bike where you remember everything you learned for life!

[@dumaflotchy13]

Man that bass has incredible lines ..... wow. The top of the fretboard looks like F. Jazz & the bottom of the fretboard is wide like a Fender P. 🙂

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

You make me want to play my bass more!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

haha and you made me smile ;) // Cheers, Julia

[@rainvedu]

The smile of Julia warms me up instantly :)

[@jadzenati9955]

S I M P

[@Punkzy]

@@jadzenati9955 incel?

[@chris2fur401]

Oh couldn’t agree more!

[@stateofblitz]

Super Simp

[@hyomaaiiroofficial]

GIGA S I M P

[@nicolasurteagabriceno3388]

I love Julia.

[@bryanhenderson8807]

Not many people would think of playing D flat scale as a warm up, but it is important to play in the flat keys and not just play follow the dots. Thanks for a very inpiring video, as are all your videos.

[@cosmikdebris4950]

ok, ok...

[@tombellas4942]

I gave up bass many many years ago but I recently got back into playing. I feel like I’m starting all over again literally. What a way to start though. Back to the basics but Julia’s videos like this one and others are helping me tremendously.

[@dos_mas_805]

Playing broken thirds like you did at 5:42 is a part of my typical warm up as well. I usually start my warm up by playing major and minor arpeggios starting on C major (3rd fret of A string) and working up the fret board chromatically to the 12th fret. Then, run through a major and minor in broken thirds in all keys.

[@LeeJoRo]

Came here for those ghost notes 3:58 yeeeeaaaaah there we are Thanks for the tips Julia

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hey LeeR, hahah thanks a lot! // Cheers, Julia

[@LeeJoRo]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses keep it up

[@jonhall3151]

Love your videos and your laid back style! Been playing for about 20 years and musicians like you help me to continue to stay involved and learn new techniques. Keep up the great work!

[@PushSueAside]

Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. More pros should do videos like this. Well done. Your lesson is appreciated. Thank you

[@gilpin3202]

Thank You!! Practice the fundamentals. They never change. Really enjoy your playing!!

[@Codename-B]

I have been doing this warm up every day for years, but I've seen this video a hundred times just because I love listening to Julia. I just love her accent.

[@boomerbassmeme]

One of the things I play for a warm up is Groove is in the Heart. Gets the old fingers ready to go and gets me in that funk state of mind too. :D

[@grizelda4526]

Thank you for the lesson Julia! If it helps anyone: I spend some time each day rolling my hands and forearms with golf balls. It is a tremendous help to the soft tissue.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hey Grizelda, thank you very much for your advice :) // Cheers, Julia

[@h.p.brownsaucecraft7966]

I’m obsessed with just hearing the tone of that bass during your warmups. Aside from that beautiful tone, this was very helpful, so thanks again Julia!

[@johnadair4979]

Fabulous! I enjoy all of your videos, but this was one of your absolute best.

[@jamesmathew6236]

Thank you very much, Julia, for this warm-up exercise with all the tips! You are really a great motivator. I've just started playing my bass and it's really very helpful!!

[@TheDukeWayne88]

Thank you for the video. I gave up music almost 30 years ago. I got a bass recently and your videos inspire me to keep playing.

[@dirkboriskestel8499]

Great insight, thank you Julia! I am not a bass player but my warm up "gymnastics" without instrument are pretty much the same. I just add some strechings for thumbs, hands, arms, shoulders and neck before playing scales and after the scales before practising music. I can strongly recommend that to everybody who has muscle-tension issues....

[@elrafa782]

Always a pleasure. Thanks Julia

[@samasuncion]

I like your way. Thank you. I am a veteran guitar player and I am beginning to play the bass guitar for a week now. And I stumbled on your you tube lessons and its cool. Cheers !

[@cirimaxg651]

Thank you, your videos are very positive and direct. Very effective.

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Your warm up is like a life time of work for me! I got as far as flexing my wrists :) Loving your lessons Julia - seriously. Always grateful x

[@bionicmarsh]

I love Julia’s voice 😍

[@Incredible_Mister_J]

After a long time, this is the video that helped me get back into bass playing

[@olymoon2008]

Thank you very much Julia, these exercises are very useful.

[@13IanH]

I always love your videos, Julia 😊

[@laurentwagner2376]

Very instructive !! Thanks Julia 🙏

[@shiloheaston9839]

This is great! :) Just got my first bass yesterday! Thank-You for including the stretching as well! :)Thank-You!

[@gernblenstein1541]

Fantastic! Just what I was looking for. Thank you, Julia! My daughter's and my grandmother's name.

[@PeranMe]

Great stuff, always interesting to see how other people warm up. Thanks for sharing this!

[@angusmilne9827]

Great suggestions. I also stretch & rotate my neck & shoulders otherwise I can get a sore shoulder; also helps with relaxation. Plus, I have a basic jazz book. Good to do simple jazz exercises to warm up.

[@fingerstylefunkable]

Nice. I’ll usually add modal practice as well and work on the intervals inside of the modes. I try to switch up the fingers used a bit on my left and right hand conscientiously as well, exercising that fine motor control. Thanks.

[@Neodude991]

Fantastic exercises. Gonna start using all the time now!

[@johannesmller4124]

Dear Julia Thank You so much for this valuable warmup-excercises! I have just picked up my bass after three months without tuching it at all, feeling helpless - until I found exactly the tools to get back on the track again. Best regards Johnny Voss Denmark

[@MrPrincebass99]

Thanks, Julia! Great ideas.

[@001dharma]

thanks for the tips, Julia, very helpful!

[@cristiangustin7991]

You are wonderful! I am loving youuuuu. Those videos are GREAT!

[@rustknale3818]

Great insights Julia. Much appreciated.

[@giannibiancocircus]

Thank you Julia

[@nicomulfetti8355]

More groove lessons please!!!! Nice videos Julia, thanks!

[@g.medina3717]

Awesome Lesson Julia thanks 🙏

[@braytnes4226]

Super! ThankYou!

[@JimPoston1]

Very nice practice regimen Julia... thx for sharing!

[@Azajndo]

I really really like your emmmm's :)))) stay awesome!

[@kimhebert9905]

Good info… Thx Julia 🎶🎶

[@oldmanmerc]

Returning to music and wanted to try something new so bought a bass. Every time I see one of your videos I take something away from it. You and your style are so centered that I’m able to take it all in without any anxiety or confusion. I’ve learned more about muting from watching you play than from videos actually dedicated to muting. Thank you!

[@ericdallairez]

This is perfect, thank you so much!

[@pmdinaz]

A nice reminder to warm up properly. Thanks!

[@hugocuandon1319]

Thanks for the input, i too started physiotherapy after i hurt my nerves from using wrong posture and position of both hands. You are a cool instructor / teacher.

[@davidannett3322]

love it, i think i found another Bass mentor! just started! thanks for this!

[@LZS90]

Excellent! Very helpful!

[@brunobarcone8345]

Grazie Julia, ❤, buona giornata!

[@tlcrf80mins73]

Love it.

[@danieljones8398]

Great warmup lesson - TQ

[@konstantinvinokurov6864]

Hello Julia! I really like your bass! Thanks for your lesson!

[@vlogpipiatbingi]

saving this warm up exercises. Thanks, Julia! :)

[@joaoarielbf]

awesome video, you can really see the patterns her fingers are forming

[@JuanParadigma]

I love your personality Julia😍🌷👏

[@FeargusMc]

This is great. Thanks

[@Andyanddiana467]

Very helpful lesson. Thanks!

[@DiegoAmedeo]

I’m doing the 2 octaves scales with different fingers, but these are very useful tips i think. Thank you so much

[@lariojoubert3877]

I'm a big fan of Ms.Julia!! Have u got an old bass laying that you want to throw away? If so please toss it out as i'm too poor to afford one but this vidoes keeps me motivated and reminds that one day i will also own a bass guitar that my so heart so desires!! Never ever stop making music Ms Julia it gives me hope and so many others hope!! Stay blessed!

[@joemabry9643]

Thank you!

[@garysaranillo8902]

Thank you ❤️

[@juandavidguejiaocampo1972]

Excellent content thank you so much :3

[@BopshopChannel]

Very helpful, thanks. I already do some of these so I’m on the right track.

[@ignaciodominguez3771]

Gracias Julia.

[@micah9052]

Really interesting video👌good bass guitar sound❤

[@user-dd9ut1el3q]

Muchas gracias Julia

[@Thorsten_Kueppers]

This is really great :-)

[@f7viivvgiv]

Awesome exercise to play bass,I like it

[@sir_sercas3085]

Great! Thank you very much! 😃

[@RomyBmusic]

so helpful thanks x

[@Jdecmusic]

Thanks Julia for reminding us how important it is to incorporate bass warm-ups every time. -Jim

[@dancassidy7471]

Perfect..just what I need to start working on scales. Giging very much around Boston And New York

[@G02372]

That was great 👍

[@dos_mas_805]

After stretching my hands and back, I like to play an ascending arpeggio exercise. start on C and play major arpeggio, then minor arpeggio and ascend up chromatically. I think i learned this from a Daric Bennett video. I also like to play major and minor scales in broken 3rds and 5ths. After the ascending arpeggios and broken 3rds and 5ths. I'm warmed up and ready to go! EDIT: i had commented before watching the entire video and see Julia does the broken 3rds as well. Nice!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hey dos_mas, sounds like a good warm up exercise for me! // Cheers, Julia

[@WawakGuitar]

Awesome!!!!!

[@winstoncadman4904]

Sorry to say hey mensies...but that vein on the back of Julia's hand at 2:35 is pumping blood straight to her heart just for me🥰

[@wordreet]

Super interesting, thanks so much! I'm still learning where the strings are, so this kind of thing will come, hopefully, pretty soon.

[@sammylee8662]

very good lesson thank you

[@chriscuthbertson]

Great advice.

[@ronaldmillner6387]

I wish you were in NY. I would pay to learn from you. You are amazing! Your Bootsy video was on the ONE

[@tbull50]

Very nice exercise ideas. Thank you.

[@jeromevalentine952]

Very helpful thank you.

[@jeffweinbergeruke]

Great lesson!

[@davidd5403]

Very usefull, danke dir!

[@perrysar5954]

Thanks Julia the ultimate is the SPIDER UP AND DOWN THE NECK it covers all fingers and strings back and forth

[@figgybass]

Cool! I like to do 2 octave arpeggios, major chord then the relative minor. Then go up a 4th and do those 2 chords etc.. Love your channel!

[@antoinebadimame]

Love it😀

[@liammusik]

Good Tipps. 😊 👍 Thanks.

[@danilobernaschina1842]

Grazie mille, warm up like in any sports it's important

[@michaelbecker5995]

The funk on that open string warm up.. just dayum

[@mattlisa69]

Thanks Julia, since seeing the vids you make I'm playing a lot more bass (will I convert, hmm!) X

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

This is great! One for Guitar and Keyboards too, please! You guys and gall's at Thomann ROCK! 😎🎸🐦🤘

[@lajeanette33]

Great tips! I had trouble understanding the scales exs because it went so fast. So i know what i have to do -> slow practice 😅

[@jelloman80]

Thank you for that. I often cramp up during the third set or the encores. I used to do warm ups but just got lazy I guess. Time do do my warm ups new, chow

[@ChrrZ]

well said Josh

[@TimothyGondola]

Danke!