3 Things to Get Shredded

[@rossrose2978]

I wish that SBL and the internet had existed back in the 80’s. I cannot imagine where my abilities would be now if they had been around back then. SBL is a game changer for bass players, and I hope that today’s aspiring players (and veterans) recognize what this means for the overall artistry. I am not affiliated with SBL in any way, and recently bumped up to a lifetime member as I believe in it that much.

[@pierreluniere]

Totally Ross, turning 70 this year, been playing 50 years & signed up a month ago & already the impact on my soloing is palpable! Nevemind Scott’s amazing generosity & ability . .I’ve been drinking his 20m freebies for a few years (how good’s this one?) so I thought, time to pay back . .having access to his mentor Gary Willis !! . .and the bevy of giants in his friend circle is so fruitful & abundant . .just wow! Get On is all I can say ha ha ha

[@pierreluniere]

Only 1 issue for me . . I’m a fairly accomplished reader & never bothered to get my head around the dreaded TAB; it’s a bit of a pain that the majority of the transcription is in the ‘other’ format. Never understood why, when there’s already a system of notating music, that there’s a need to re-invent one . .& don’t bother to convert me with . .yeah, but what about the great help with fret positioning & fingering . .cause I’ll just counter with, what about the need to modify the damn thing to eventually document timing . .set in my ways at this point, time-honoured, I’m afraid.

[@warwickdennis4114]

I agree , I was a young man back then and we didn’t have this kind of teaching, I ended up with the Mel bay books teaching myself

[@rustyshackleford6811]

I'm 53 been playing about a year now. Don't know why it took so long but I'm here now.

[@stuartclarke8055]

@@rustyshackleford6811 Never too old, Rusty! Bass is a happy place I go to. I just need to remember to practise with a specific goal or task in mind rather than simply noodle around. Although noodling is great fun!

[@antaoren]

The title doesn’t reflect the unexpected beauty of this video. Best bass video I’ve seen in a while.

[@alexefors1068]

Scott is amazing. This is really high quality content

[@edwardbrown561]

Know one realize his hat matches the head rest???

[@YouYorick]

@@presentrlb b. Ooooooooooooiiooooooo

[@Yeger0Y]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@jefferyfournier6264]

Agreed...there's so much to this lesson..when years ago I would of had to pay monies!!

[@TheMusicRecordingNetwork]

I love the way he always add a little swag or funky twist in while he is teaching.... that's what makes my eyes pop up.... love this

[@crusadetime6980]

Hey I didn’t think I’d see you here!

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

I actually practice lines from songs I'm learning, backward. If you can play fast, you can play tsaf.

[@awllypollyas8292]

that is so f#@%ing wicked I'm going to try that now, thank you!!!

[@bjornopitz6561]

tsaf: this took free way to long 😂

[@bertox101]

This is gold. Thank you so much Scott. Looking forward to join your class soon.

[@jdmarino]

Love the upgraded video techniques with the notations along the neck. Also, Scott, these lessons of essential building blocks are great. Too often a teacher gives us the what ("practice scales") without the why ("because these elements are the building blocks of everything you will play").

[@wippi7071]

right? I've honestly slept on these types of exercises a lot forgetting the importance of practicing them since almost everything played in music and bass is based around scales, arpeggios and intervalic sequences.

[@alexsf4248]

The beauty of your unique vocation as teacher is inspiring by its simplicity! I’m 61 envisioning my retirement playing my basses with your guidance that I fell in love when I was 12. The drone background is brilliant. 🎶🙏

[@calebwilson6312]

I think this is the best SBL video I’ve ever seen. Incredibly eye opening.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@atilagmb]

Scott playing is sublime. Scott playing with a Ken Smith tone is magical.

[@blaisevaughan5608]

You missed the chance to say “Scott’s playing is Devine”

[@VideoPrens]

@@blaisevaughan5608 God tier pun. I legit lolled.

[@garrettlimberis9313]

I think it's the glove

[@blaisevaughan5608]

@@garrettlimberis9313 that’s a valid consideration. I don’t know how much effect it would have though, especially on the fretting hand.

[@ncave7147]

This is the most practical and applicable lesson since completing your fretboard accelerator course. Especially as far visualizing the fretboard as a whole opposed to just a position. I've been playing 40 years and continue to learn. Thanks

[@stuartclarke8055]

Thank you, Scott. You've done more for bass players around the world than any recording artist or teacher I can think of. You're the absolute top bass banana. Even with the best will in the world, family, life, job etc have to take precedence over playing bass sometimes, but these suggestions and directions that you continue to selflessly share help me to focus the practise so it really pays off with progression. Thanks man!

[@wellingtoncarvalho8734]

Pura verdade!!!!!👍👏

[@johnwood9878]

Scott I'm just come out and say it. I love you and thank you for everything. I feel bad because I'm to cheap to sign up for your online classes, but I've been watching you sense you started your channel. You took me from being a boring run of the mill 8th note punk bassist to one of the best. I'm not trying to boost my skills, but I have people stop in any guitar shop I hit and start to jam and they are amazed and complementing me. I owe it all to you, and thank you for what you're doing for our bass community.

[@christopherdiaz6176]

I’ve been doing the ascending/descending linear line every time I pick up my bass and it has not only helped improve my fretting hand but MASSIVELY improved my right plucking hand. I came from playing guitar and started playing bass about 2-3 months ago and plucking has been my Achilles heel. I feel comfortable already with a pick but I don’t want to be one dimensional when playing. Thank you for these lessons and keep it up!

[@stanleyrome7283]

Scott, You are a monster dude!!!! This stuff is great. I have been teaching my grandson bass and thought I would brush up on my skills enough to give him a good start. I have played for years, but never tried to teach anyone to play. You are an inspiration. Thank you!

[@stephenshoihet2590]

I used to hate theory when I was in school... I started playing bass last year and I've been working on the SBL players path. Got to level 6 and needed to do more improvised parts and walking bass lines so I started focusing more on theory, working every day on scales, modes and arpeggios. I got a fretless bass too which I find just perfect for working on this stuff and I'm just loving it; I'm totally hooked! Looking forward to adding the intervals to my practice now too.

[@jasoncherry5849]

This is another outstanding training lesson for those of us that are relatively new to the bass. Every time I watch this channel I learn something new, these lessons have changed my bass practice sessions from long and painful to enjoyable. Thank you

[@Kingsjunior]

Can we learn together? I'm new too.

[@Zigarius1123]

This has been on of my favorite videos you've ever done Scott. There's so much content here in a short time!

[@AdamStachelek]

This is 100% the lesson I needed right now. Gonna settle in with this PDF. For a year. Thank you

[@geofharris5546]

That's not only fabulous Scott, but beautiful sounding too.. 11 out of 10 🤩

[@jasonbannan4024]

This is probably the best lesson on SBL, and that says a lot, because there are so many great lessons at SBL academy. Thanks Scott.

[@fretworks9692]

Fantastic. When I was gigging for a living my practice routine was to do the routine Scott shows for a major key, followed by a blues in that key, maybe Rhythm Changes in that key, and then in the relative minor, using the Jazz Melodic Minor to get all the cool altered stuff, and a minor blues. That would take 1 to 2 hours depending on how motivated I was. Then I’d work some jazz standards, some Bach, and whatever else I needed to do for upcoming gigs. Can confirm: you follow the advice in this video, and it will pay huge dividends. 👍

[@novadhd]

This is way over my head even with the tabs!

[@carmelofernandez9020]

You are the best and lovely teacher ever...You gave me gold to my life...Thanks from the bottom of my hart...Thanks from Caracas Venezuela.

[@nanophyr_4468]

Definitely need to get some of these into my practise 😅

[@warwickdennis4114]

Thank You for the PDF, started using it 3/10/21, pretty good so far.

[@ethanpeed]

At my school we always play these exercises on mallets, very helpful. I haven't yet integrated this into my bass playing, but starting today, I will!

[@jodyhendrix5876]

Great content, this is “game changer” stuff. Thanks Scott, you are awesome!

[@ahmedbise3419]

This is really helpful. I already warm up using similar exercises but this is really thorough and very practical. Much appreciated. Thank you Scott!

[@edennard1]

I like these exercises because of the musical approach to doing them instead of just going through them.. I’ve always been a firm believer that no matter how boring scales perceive to be , practicing them in a more of a musical approach goes a long way.. Good stuff Scott.

[@gaboquintana3628]

I may be wrong but all these exercises are in the "modern electric bass" by Jaco Pastorius. Scott is presenting it in a different, more relaxed and detailed way. They are worth spend the time.

[@demian8439]

Any music teacher worth their salt would give you this basic lesson. Every good music teacher would insist that you learn this most basic exercise.

[@m.ry_m]

Loved this. And the background music almost sent me to sleep. Thanks Scott

[@BradfordTaylor]

Thank you for this segment, Scott. I had recently completed the Functional Theory for Bassist lectures (I have a sub to your site), had worked out the arpeggios for C Major myself and was practicing them ascending the entire way and defending the entire way. This segment showed me more extensive exercises around it's use and was the perfect follow up for me.

[@michellex6322]

Great exercises to do as a warm up on any instrument. Excellent 👌

[@micktomazou]

Yet another great lesson. Cheers Scott

[@Livsie]

Fantastic lesson, Scott!

[@anthonycaraffa2422]

Terrific information, expertly delivered as always Scott. Thank you!

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@JamesMargolis79]

Scott, your Arpeggiated Shred line at 10:25 was beautiful. Sounds amazing.

[@simoncatalan8272]

Thank you so much SBL! This not only allows us to play better, but also to love more playing the bass. Thank you for making us learn and more our beautiful instrument

[@patcler1296]

great video indeed.completely essential.a huge jump into learning bass.thank you scott;much oblige.

[@ds1854]

You can never know too much and however good you are, you can always improve - cheers Scott

[@TheGersson28]

Bro, I learn more from this video than doing research my entire life. Thanks Scott !!!

[@sheriberrie]

Nearly 1 million! Congratulations you really deserve it ❤️ thank you

[@Jorcorand]

I missed these kinds of lessons ... thank you.

[@IvoryMobley]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

[@KopCafe]

Amazing lesson... I am bass learning student. I feel lucky to see this video. Thanks so much

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@gustavo-GcG]

that level is too high for me. I’m going to play the chromatic again, and cry alone at bedroom corner...

[@ismaeltorres4983]

No worries I’m the same way like you practice , practice

[@yakzivz1104]

Don't give up, you can do it.

[@jacoblindsey7675]

Lean into the pain. The only way to get better is to play stuff that you can't play. If you only play what you CAN play....you have come to a stalemate in your learning.

[@grantrobertdavies]

LOVE the colour grading on this video guys - looks super RAD n HIP!!! and your fonts OMG - killing it :) O-Yeah and GREAT content :) Basssssss :)

[@tsqbasscovers]

Great video as always, ty Scott!

[@vernoncassell3905]

Watching this video helped me to understand smooth jazz bass solos. Learning scales is the foundation

[@joestrickland2525]

This is SO Cool! Thank you Scott,I've been looking for this type of lesson for a long time.

[@MrSomson]

Awesome Scott ! You make obscure things very clear through that video. Thank You so much...

[@williamrobinson1973]

Scott you are an awesome teacher!!! Blessings to you, your channel and your family! You really stand out from the rest!

[@gernblenstein1541]

Excellent lesson! Lots here to unpack for the beginner to intermediate player for brilliant practice sessions and conceptual understanding. Great breakdown of scalar versus arpeggiated and modal thinking. Just wonderful lesson! Well done, mate.

[@theshayanahmadiyan]

Scott always finds a new thing to teach us

[@lautarocer6039]

I was practicing the scales but without any structure to follow and basically using my practice time poorly. So this is exactly what I needed. Thank you Scott!

[@bobfidler5690]

I like to read tabs to get ya going in the wright direction. Thanks Scot

[@Yeger0Y]

Scott,thank you very much,it makes my day!God bless!

[@samcostanzo1970]

SBL out here doing the lords work. THANK YOU for all the incredible content!!! Much love from the shed

[@dpeters60ghia]

Thank-you, this is what I have been looking for. I have learned C Major and have been working on 3rds up and down, wanted a good resource for what to focus on next and this lesson gave me what I needed.

[@silverphoenix_1756]

I was searching for flashy shred licks and found this amazing video which can genuinely improve my playing.

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@mickwhite5013]

That is the best lesson I’ve ever had!!!

[@babakhouman]

Thank you so much for your lessons.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@RexyFan]

I’m starting these exercises tonight. Thanks Scott :)

[@johnwade7430]

I really enjoyed your playing - reminded me of Jaco in places; you have explained his mystique a little❤

[@micheldindaine8403]

These exercises are the meat and potatoes of the bass (or any other instrument) playing. the rhythm used is important too as well as the differents time signatures. playing binary/ternary lines can also add a huge contribution to the outcome. Nice video. THANKS.

[@toughplaya4563]

Man, your lessons are priceless. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jayromecelestial9150]

Thank you Scott!

[@MeshuggahDave.]

Thank you very much for the free tablature and lead sheet. What a generous person. If only the greats had access to share this knowledge when I was younger. Back in the 90’s the only thing anyone was talking about was the guitar. It was always so difficult to find information on bass technique especially slap.

[@starmanovich]

Very helpful! I once was lost but now I’m found!

[@bobwright4945]

Fantastic Lesson Scott best lesson you've done but just a personal view.

[@restoredcommunity5561]

Thanks Scott! Much appreciated

[@Simon-IFF]

I really appreciate these lessons!

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@oseirabor1467]

This is such a great video. One of the best bass lessons.

[@goose2300]

My music theory instructor/teacher back in my early days was teaching me some of this stuff. Back then I thought, what am I going to use this for and discontinued practicing. Dumb! This is awesome, thanks Scott.

[@rallaranton]

Great stuff Scott!!

[@ebensf]

Just started my bass journey and started working on these exercises. It has helped me actually improvise and make lines that actually sound musical and not just like I’m playing scales. Thanks a million SBL

[@darrellwilliams6741]

Thank you Scott Knowledge is Power You Made it All Make Sense Now I Just Have to go And Practice it Time To Get More Organized Back to the Shed 👍

[@nunobarbosaonline]

Always delivering the best subjects to makes us better bass players. Thanks Scott!!!

[@albertyap7369]

Shredding dissected 👍 Great info for beginners and pros

[@kieran0000]

Wow, fantastic lesson Scott. 👏

[@devinebass]

Thanks Kieran! 🤘🏻👊🏻

[@stevemitchell331]

Great lesson, thank you Scott!

[@pitgod1059]

This just like opened my mind on bass thank you

[@SeanORaigh]

Focusing on these three types of line is probably going to help me break out of approaching bass solos like they're guitar solos. I always struggle because of guitarist brain.

[@auto1nfanticid3]

except that they are also the only types of lines you can play on a guitar, or any instrument really.

[@TheDp1965]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.

[@PinkGene]

I immediately fell in love with the sound of your bass!! What kind of bass is it? How did you set it up on the amp? Thank you so much!!

[@devinebass]

It's an early 80s Ken Smith BT4! Amp was set flat and Di'd! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3S2dKGYYt9kb7M&pp=ygUWU2NvdHQgZGV2aW5lIGtlbiBzbWl0aA%3D%3D

[@scottanderson8420]

Absolutely Awesome

[@ThomasGeist]

Scott, with these “simple” exercises 😉 you just proved what a killer bass player you are!

[@Stewart_John]

Yes

[@wagnerbertolino2]

Can't help but complimenting the quality of the photography. I so much appreciate the fact that the hat, the recliner, one of the strips of the t-shirt and the computer background have the same blueish green color tone, as well as the red-brownish of the pants, the background light, the bass and the other strip of the t-shirt. Then, the white of the glove, table, mouse, the t-shirt itself, balances the rest of the environment. The studio lighting on him is both succinct and smooth leaving no unprofessional shadows on his face. Nobody gets tired of watching a video like this, even if they aren't bass players.

[@LiquidDubLover]

I was planning on adding a simplified version of this using major and minor triads...but I think I’m gonna challenge myself to learn this method! It feels more connected musically/melodically. I like it!

[@王思堯-b6z]

太棒了 獲益良多 雖然我不懂英文 但是還好有翻譯軟體 讓我學習到豐富的知識 感謝老師

[@robykalm2861]

This is a legit mindblow

[@jrjr1295]

Very informational video and great choice of that relaxing backing track to go over these 😀

[@1138pratt]

Scott, I know I'm supposed to practice but I just play this on repeat and try to Summon Jaco or Beg the universe to give me Wooten chops. Perfect bass meditation.

[@yudiegalang2487]

Thanks a lot.. you gave me a great practice line lessons 🙏

[@BIGeSTRING]

Yes i believe that when you practice this you become a better bass player. Thanks for those tips Scott.

[@prunonz479]

Thank you so much for this!

[@interfecirelinquo1360]

Every time you drop a video Scott I have a Aha moment. Tyvm M8!

[@CorbCorbin]

Do you get absorbed into a black and white comic book, then have an adventure? Or, is it a lesser known A-Ha moment? 🙂

[@interfecirelinquo1360]

@@CorbCorbin lesser known moment. "apifeny"

[@CorbCorbin]

@@interfecirelinquo1360 Ahh, Epiphany... nice choice.

[@paulrodberg]

Wonderfully magnificent as usual. Throw in your enthusiastic facial expressions and your pronunciation, simply amazing Scott. God bless.

[@abaituyole1959]

Watched this video at work without ma bass guitar oh my SBL is heaven sent cant wait to get home and practise that piece

[@jarthurk]

Mind-blowing stuff. Always want to head straight to the shed after seeing clips like this. I gotta stop watching them at work.

[@MeshuggahDave.]

Another great way to practice is just as Scott is saying out loud what he’s planning next, the practice of saying simple concepts like what you’re planning next is probably one of the top skills to have. Speaking whilst playing and simultaneously explaining your progression to other players real time.