Victor Wooten “Classical Thump” | Double thumb technique breakdown

[@brianengquist2110]

Dude. You are a load of fun and give great insight into some really groovy techniques.

[@maxbulygin2984]

that's a great masterclass. the only thing i want to point is that you kinda analyzed notes in an awkward way at 2:45 and up. the simplest way to think about this tune is in way of classical harmony. It's just like G | C | Dsus4 D7 | G and when you go to C chord it's 1-5-8-7 of subdominant chord (C) rather then 4-1-4-3-4 as you said. Thanks for you inspiration!

[@edchobanyan]

Hey Daric, this is such an incredible and detailed masterclass from you. Respect and thanks a lot✊

[@deejkeithanmusic]

Been failing at classical thump for 20 years. Last week in my room alone I finally did it. I don't know if I'll ever play it again lmao

[@mojito6629]

Thanks for break it down and expain it to make it easier for us to understand & learn how to play that

[@julicko]

Thank Darik , good job 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@Brendanbassman]

Excellent instruction.

[@BartFunkBass]

Last year, Vic said he is not able to play it anymore due to his illness :(

[@fridayafternextfamilycook-8155]

he ill? never knew!

[@shaundfg5737]

@@fridayafternextfamilycook-8155 he has Focal Dystonia

[@fridayafternextfamilycook-8155]

@@shaundfg5737 thanks for sharing

[@realmichaeltian]

😭

[@BartFunkBass]

​@@fridayafternextfamilycook-8155 According to WIKI: In 2018-2019 Wooten was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called focal dystonia in his hands and upper body, which had been limiting his ability to play in previous years, but has since abated somewhat.

[@benmartinez6248]

Instant sub lots of great insight

[@ladosbassistmalaya]

Great Bassist 🔥

[@Rubixmagic314]

Awesome video! Super interesting. Thanks!

[@eodmills]

You should watch the live version of the Woot playing Amazing Grace..the harmonics he pulls off are amazing.

[@flyerscout2]

This is a great explanation of this technique. Thanks for sharing. (Edited. I need to learn how to spell).

[@isaiahokoh4659]

Amazing... you just opened my eyes

[@jamesmurry5910]

Man, I sure, remember when the album “A show of hands“ came out. at the time, I thought I was so good at the bass LOL Dang, that album was a wake-up call

[@MrBlaffar]

You are great man thank you

[@silentyouber2816]

Can you do a lesson on James Jamerson's technique. He really had a unique way of playing the bass.

[@cagolan]

Yo this was a really helpful breakdown, thanks for this dude, you rock 🤘🏻

[@michaelhuntley1040]

Love everything you talk about and show. Could you relocate the words to the upper right side of rhe video, so we can see your fingers.

[@charlesspence4463]

thx

[@acekiller48]

What tuner is on your headstock? I like how it kinda blends with the headstock.

[@shermetabrown5424]

I’ve always wanted to try classical thump is there a book where you can learn

[@BartFunkBass]

www.amazon.com/Classical-Thump-Victor-Lemonte-Wooten-ebook/dp/B00DK3UCTS

[@tommyknapp895]

Good stuff!

[@shameonlemon4098]

Hii Thanks a lot!!! Could you please tell us more about muting in this awesome piece? I can't get how we go muting on slap bass when the higher strings are played

[@hotbiz123]

You need to check out Charles Berthoud, playing Neurotica, now that is complex!

[@raktimparashar]

I use the triple thumb technique.

[@rayraytreeze]

the longer i look at your bass the cooler it gets

[@asherschachter7761]

Great explanation- thanks! Interesting aside: this piece is largely based on a Bach cello suite. Yo Yo Ma has recorded that piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6HVqJiKbpqApZIsi=tSCxRK7HFk2RasCa

[@ignaciocorto]

3:35 + 5:08 [eyes wide open]

[@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi6830]

Thanks bro! Been doing the thumb thing since the 70’s but never really found a way to make it fit with very much of the stuff I play. I originally started using my thumb like that and a MuTron pedal to play the bass line when my band covered “Black Man” (solo and all) buy Stevie Wonder. That technique was the best imitation of Stevie’s bass line that I could come up with. Lotta cats back in the day were like; “what are you doing bro, nobody plays like that” so I didn’t try to perfect it. Now I wish I’d stuck with it and perfected the technique aka hindsight. Thanks to you and this informative video, I’m going to work on it now. Lifetime learner here! - “Black Man” link kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnbSdmWLhr2Xq6M

[@lespierce1565]

Let’s have a beer!!?

[@AGuyThatMakesStuff]

I thought he was slapping it, double thumbing it, then slapping it again for the triplet. This is way easier

[@TheBuzzJazz]

Funny, but when I heard U can’t hold no groove first time ever I was sure there was more than one bassist on the record!

[@kitendwamervin8430]

Who is the fool disliking this video...we dint ask for his opinion

[@pabloolmi3367]

sei bravo va bene ma facci vedere come si fa porca ma...

[@myklallen7184]

You are not bouncing. You are resting on the next string higher....

[@kitendwamervin8430]

Who is the fool disliking this video...we dint ask for his opinion