Somehting that impressed upon me of the chromatic approach, or passing notes, by Carol Kaye was, "Listen, for where you're at in yoru playing, the bass does three things. You root the chord, you keep rhythm, and you announce the chord changes by playing those passing notes. You do those things pretty well. Now, STOP ANALYZING EVERYTHING AND FEEL WHAT TO PLAY!" Yes, she got upset with me.
@claire_atherton Жыл бұрын
your bass teacher was carol kaye????
@matthewb8229 Жыл бұрын
@@claire_atherton For an hour, yes. It was terrifying and very rewarding.
@BigLicker767 ай бұрын
Love Carol Kaye...you can use so many superlatives to describe her: genius, legend, pioneer, etc. But, she's always struck me as someone who is irked by people who don't understand music as well as her. Like she doesn't comprehend how someone could Not know what she knows.
@matthewb82297 ай бұрын
@@BigLicker76 What I interpreted from that particular comment from her was I was blocking my own potential. She was overall, very nice to talk to.
@willobst27723 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see more jazz on SBL, especially when explained by Scott or Phil .... please!!!
@sonofflynn63693 жыл бұрын
I'll second that!!
@Rumanhavlan3 жыл бұрын
I third that!
@LonitaFraser3 жыл бұрын
Fourth it!
@CrDmV3 жыл бұрын
Fifth
@Warrow743 жыл бұрын
Chromatic 6th
@TakeMe2Cuba3 жыл бұрын
I have heard this explained before by a ton of other people, and I don't know what it is about you Scott, but when you explain it--it sticks. The workbook is fabulous too.
@oldethangoogleacc84843 жыл бұрын
guys like scott who explain things in a super no-bullshit no-frills way are great
@chrisbrenner45983 ай бұрын
Thank you for making jazz a little more approachable.
@devinebass3 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@AndrewANDKunaal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! This is really valuable for me as I've never really known where to start with jazz.
@samsmelser_3 жыл бұрын
Same! This guy has the best lessons around. Everyone else who does lessons I get confused with very quickly, but this guy makes so much sense and just explains things so well.
@isabeltomlin19283 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was best how to I've seen as a introduction to play Jazz
@cthulhukid71312 жыл бұрын
As a novice/ amateur with no professional/ performance aspirations, this lesson is great. Something that starts simple that I can build into to feel good about what I'm dying while just entertaining myself. Thanks Scott!
@londonemski3 жыл бұрын
Superb lesson: typical Scott where he'll give you some tools, explain how it all works really well and then gets you to do the work so you can apply the learning yourself. For transparency's sake I will say I'm a member of SBL and have also paid for some additional courses but no one else comes near to Scott & team. I'm a bit of a bass newbie really (am an OK guitar player) but loving every second of learning with SBL: yes he can make you work hard but it's all so full of joy.. Do get the free trial if you haven't already, and frankly I'd get a membership if you can afford it: so much great stuff in there. Hope you're all staying safe and enjoying your musical adventures out there.
@rogercawkwell54133 жыл бұрын
A simple but important addition: a walking bass line isn't only harmonic and rhythmic underpinning - it's also a melody.
@sigiriabeysekara87233 жыл бұрын
Please explain... what do you mean by "melody" in a walkimg bassline?
@rogercawkwell54133 жыл бұрын
@@sigiriabeysekara8723 Simply that it should (mostly) flow on from one note to the next, especially at the moment of chord changes. It's not just a series of arpeggios - as Scott demonstrates but doesn't say explicitly.
@sigiriabeysekara87233 жыл бұрын
@@rogercawkwell5413 thanks alot mr. Roger..... 😀😀🙏
@M2Mil7er3 жыл бұрын
Ah, good old Autumn Leaves. I knew it would be this one before I clicked 😎nice.
@Bassclefderreck3 жыл бұрын
You literally made it all make sense in my head after years of bass playing...
@sharpie00893 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you. I've messed around with playing guitar for years and have dabbled with bass, and never understood chord shapes when written out like they are on these tabs, but the way you explained it, it clicked for me. Thank you for everything!
@oxfordblaze4392 Жыл бұрын
BEST EXPLANATION EVER!! of how to get started in jazz. Now I can look at a sheet of chords and not look like a "deer in the headlights!" At the very least I will have a starting point and let my ear help with the rest.
@jordanvalladores49333 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT. I love how it actually expands my knowledge about Bass. But unfortunately, i really don't have a personal bass. I just borrow our Church's bass .. And the only time I could practice is Saturday, only time in the whole week.
@Bakara_desu6 ай бұрын
Did you buy a bass guitar by now ?
@taukhouse44 Жыл бұрын
This was the most fantastic lesson I've ever learned granted I've just started playing bass but I learned more in this one video than I ve picked up trying to figure out the bass for last 6 months. I've gone onto my computer and got the free 14 day tryout and already signed up as a member/Student on Scott's fabulous web site. I'm thrilled to start if the courses or Levels are anything like this video I'm going to be a very Happy Bass player or soon to be Bass player
@johntownsend1663 жыл бұрын
6 dislikes? Really?! What's to dislike? I wish Scott had been doing this back when I was at the Hartford Conservatory, years ago. Awesome, dude!
@ven27233 жыл бұрын
It’s now 11, sadly. :(
@johntownsend1663 жыл бұрын
I don't get it!
@jeremiebrogniez94113 жыл бұрын
It's now invisible
@user-mo9mt6yu8y Жыл бұрын
Ok dude relax
@brandonmalone1893 Жыл бұрын
Ligma
@paulfischer65734 ай бұрын
After watching the introduction video, I believe I will continue with you. I've played classic rock bass for 40 years and now after retiring, I wanted to start learning jazz bass and this may be my ticket. Thanks and I will look forward to the next lesson.
@haleydoe2279 Жыл бұрын
I've been playing for 7 months and realized that this is incredibly important if I plan to get any better. Thanks for the validation.
@krsboss3 жыл бұрын
Scott is such a good teacher; he just makes things sound so simple and makes it look effortless! If u play the bass and aren't a member of SBL, why not!? ...there's always something else to learn!
@ianmilton95873 жыл бұрын
Best explanation for jazz bass I've seen. It's like deep magic for bass. Love it!
@tbg25613 жыл бұрын
Getting to the shed on this lesson.
@hendriklattul45692 жыл бұрын
I love it….!I have been looking for this formula, because hearing this all the time in jazz but found it so difficult, now the gate is open for me, who couldn’t read music. Thank you Scott…!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@runepetersen833 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson, Scott and SBL! Thanks for all you’re doing for the bass community 🙏
@marymcweeney51973 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant - so accessible and playing solid basslines in no time!
@sorlacetram3 жыл бұрын
Excelent class Scott, "you are the one",; this lesson stimulate me to search more information about this topic, very good, congratulations for your effort
@ravingcyclist62411 ай бұрын
This was really fantastic ! This is a formula that will work virtually everywhere. Very cool.
@mainsblanches87933 жыл бұрын
Great way to encourage intuitive playing!!...learn the notes on the neck, listen to the sound and feel of thirds, fifths, octaves, arpegios, diminished, chromatics and were to put your fingers on the neck, get used to playing a few lines and you're good to go!!...the rest is level 5 and up!!...thanks for sharing!!...
@MrWillyCC3 жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely fabulous explanation. Thank you!! Now I can stop ducking my guitar player friend who’s been trying to meet up to play jazz standards. 😀
@1312kota2 күн бұрын
This is the most helpful video tutorial I've ever seen for anything. Bro I can play music now. Woah. Thank you.
@jomamma17503 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott!! That was, indeed, a proper bass lesson. Keep 'em coming! Maybe include a lesson on short/long swing-feel bass picking. Most players today cannot hit that double-note groove to save their lives and today's music sucks as a result. Make it happen Capt'n!
@eitvinchuk3 жыл бұрын
Scott, thank you! Watching your videos for quite some time and absolutely enjoy how you express all bass love, all devotion that oozes through the screen on bass padawans! Thank you again, this is totally mutual!
@manuelmarches3 жыл бұрын
As a professional upright bass play, I approve this method! Good work.
@Yosemite-George-612 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, natural born teacher (and bassist) Thanks!
@lrpotter3 жыл бұрын
Loved this. I am fairly proficient at general music theory but wanting to learn some more jazz stuff. Thanks for these great ideas. I need to put them into practice now! More jazz stuff is always good as far as I'm concerned.
@steelgoa84862 жыл бұрын
Just started playing jazz. Didn't think I'd need it but my band did a jazz number and I was completely lost. Thought I'd never be able to do it but as it seemed very difficult at the time. After watching this video I've realized that it is not impossible and will definitely give it a try. Can't wait for more. Thank you SBL.
@wavfile44kv23 жыл бұрын
Level-1 here. Thank you for the lesson!
@loudoniii2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff, Scott! I love how simple techniques such as Level 1 or Level 2 can still sound so groovy ... Inspiring!
@m500987 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott. I am a beginner at SBL and stumbled on this video on youtube. Great teacher ! Mike
@AlbertoDalBen3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes these tips are so simple that seems impossible the works so well... thank you so much!!
@rickrolli70913 жыл бұрын
That was really an eye opener. My brain had no idea what this conversation was going to be and it learned something. Thanks so much. 😊👍😉🎸
@Francisco50771 Жыл бұрын
Love your teaching style. God bless you 😀
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@vincentryanborres3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this one.
@micktomazou3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott...another invaluable resource FREE OF CHARGE!!!
@seanmarin91573 жыл бұрын
I loved how you used all the concepts you talked about throughout the video at the end. That was some killer walking lines. I’d love to see you simplify other time signatures like 3/4, 5/4, 7/8 and how to groove in them.
@petelawrie3248 Жыл бұрын
Really great lesson Scott. I've just picked up the bass after about 15 years away and this stuff is just what I need to get the fingers going again. Thanks very much
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Welcome back to the bass!! Have fun on this next stage of your journey!!
@knorrfx2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's very useful and communicative for a start!
@liewbarnabas68473 жыл бұрын
Great simple explanation! love it. wished i learnt it this way 10 years ago.
@lweltert Жыл бұрын
JUst starting to play togehter with my daughter, best short MASSIVE lesson for bass ever!!!!!!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@hectorcolon32422 жыл бұрын
Hey men now I get it, the way you explained is amazing please do some more lessons, thank so much.
@gwilkinson4182 жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson the efx and little bits make it very engaging, can't wait to grab my lifetime membership
@JohnnyboySilva3 жыл бұрын
So much yes, this gave me what I was looking for on how to get started with walking bass lines with Level 3!
@Cysubtor_8vb3 жыл бұрын
I like how this is a better produced version of your old walking bassline lesson. The real-time visuals of what you're doing makes it a bit easier to follow vs the old white board, lol
@gmcilwain3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy learning any style of Bass guitar
@miguelmoreno-gd1zt2 жыл бұрын
Great and useful approach Scott! Well done
@thebassist65793 жыл бұрын
I never thought of playing jazz like this makes it very simple
@markwild84872 жыл бұрын
Good lesson. I more or less already knew most of this stuff but having it explained in a logical manner is the ticket. Thanks Scott.
@devinebass2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 👊🏻
@EmilianoBaptista7 ай бұрын
Please , do more videos like this, it helped me too much. Thank you SBL
@bjjnut577710 ай бұрын
Wow. That was pretty amazing. Thanks, Scott.
@derrickhinton42212 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. You just opened my mind... thanks
@nica67203 жыл бұрын
Awesome! My bass teacher recently taught me something like this with blues scales, we refer to it as walking the dog ahahaha. Will dip my toes into some jazz soon, thanks so much 😊
@manichejacinto58973 жыл бұрын
Hi, you mine if we communicate? I will appreciate if you get in touch with me.
@nica67203 жыл бұрын
@@manichejacinto5897 oh, what's up?
@VittorioGreggio3 жыл бұрын
The approach to jazz through walking bass is amazing and made it so easy, thanks Scott
@andyhbassman3 жыл бұрын
A consummate professional and teacher, Great work Scott.
@johnnycsand3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful... you made ascending and descending bass lines make more sense. Thanks.
@David-kt3uq7 ай бұрын
Thank you for making it easier to understand
@lowtone17783 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott! I've looked at your instruction for a couple of years now, and while you are an amazing bassist, I felt your instruction never presented at a level I could relate to (late comer to the musical world of Bass). I think your teaching style in this lesson is more relatable for those of us with a lesser learning acumen. I do appreciate your brilliance, and your connectedness with the bass-world community bringing to us learners tremendous opportunities to marvel. I'd love to see more of YOUR lessons presented in this particular teaching style. Thank you my friend!!
@АлександрРазинков-и5ъ2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. A very good and interesting lesson.
@danylebon45692 жыл бұрын
Greetings from France.Really fantastique ! You've taught me so much in a nutshell.Thanx
@oliviermartin1190 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, always a pleasure being taught by you!
@MsMusicman562 жыл бұрын
Been digging walking for years. I'm currently playing Lullaby of Birdland and of course it's another tune for running, sorry, walking around the fret board. Thanks Scott a great introduction to walking.
@devinebass2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Paul! Good luck on your walking bass journey! 🚶🏻
@thevoiceofaloha56413 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate and learn a lot from your lesson vids and this one is no exception..please keep them coming!!
@funfair-bs7wf11 ай бұрын
Great ! Now I know how to work ! Thank you Scott !
@johnsydneyaren11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Scott. This is truly wonderful and understandable. Thanks again.
@NeuroSurfer8011 ай бұрын
Best bass lesson I have seen on KZbin. Thank you!
@devinebass11 ай бұрын
Cheers for that!!
@stueywilliams73072 жыл бұрын
The intro is amazing ❤
@devinebass2 жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@richardkrainak21063 жыл бұрын
That was fun! Sliding back in from the G7 at the end if your voiced on 1-3 puts you to a nice slide back to the C to restart the line.
@Bassclefderreck3 жыл бұрын
I think ima make a video of me trying these levels. Seems like a good idea
@owenchan84313 жыл бұрын
I have to play bass which I have never played before in 4 days, this definitely helps me kickstart.
@thechisensei3 жыл бұрын
gosh, how could i miss this?! amazing! thanks Scott! definitely gonna do this
@ianmackenzie6863 жыл бұрын
Nice. Exact same way I learned this tune awhile ago. The way my group performs this tune I've just been sticking with the two-feel. Words great.
@mikecarpenter3819 Жыл бұрын
Thank You! I'm Loving your channel! I loved the chromatic "step"! I'm inspired to take my bass playing to the next level.. After playing for 45 years lol
@axelr90753 жыл бұрын
Adding the fretboard overlays and graphics makes a HUGE difference in the presentation.
@davidmora62783 жыл бұрын
Scott, you are a great teacher. This was funny and I learned a lot. Thank you!
@grwoolridge5957 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this lesson!
@carriexi31579 ай бұрын
Love this jazz bass primer. walking bass is the remedy of today's chaos.
@humbertofernandez64873 жыл бұрын
Great way to break it down for us. Thanks!
@smashal79522 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, appreciated. 🎉
@DavidHartman-em5ie7 ай бұрын
Best walking bass tutorial I've seen! up there with Rufus Philpot in my opinion! Thank You!
@devinebass7 ай бұрын
Cheers for the warm words, glad to hear you've found this helpful!
@theelephant28873 жыл бұрын
As a beginner+ player, I LOVE this lesson. Thank you!
@antnyf132 жыл бұрын
That helped greatly Scott ! Thank you
@pennywiserule53 жыл бұрын
The Fast Show reference was super unexpected. Haven't thought about that for years!
@Macna333 Жыл бұрын
SBL is the greatest thing that has happened to bass players! Thank you
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@cyntiaromero32863 жыл бұрын
Thanks SBL, I've been deciphering this for years on my own and everything cleared up in the last 12 min. u the best!
@johnwilliams2420 Жыл бұрын
Fabulously coherent beginning walking bass lesson. Thank you for so generously sharing with us.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Awesome John, glad you enjoyed it!
@geraldjacobs78243 жыл бұрын
I love this formula. One question, when the next chord is the 5th of the chord you're playing, what do you like to do in that case? I figure the 3 obvious options are play the note again, chromatic above, and chromatic below. But maybe there's some cool trick?
@judicaelverger71222 жыл бұрын
Well i'm not him but you can do plenty of stuff, basically if you don't stay on the root or do a chromatic approach you can play any note of the chord, i like to move in 5th it makes a fun sound
@BarrySahagian2 жыл бұрын
Play it up or dwn an octave, that way you will not repeat the same note in the same octave.
@Bobbee6452 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks a lot @Scott bass video was really helpful💯
@ssssss21813 жыл бұрын
Yes, Great explanation. Opened a whole world for me. A lot of practice to be done.
@JesseCorbeil3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see something on adding interest to a typical country or Celtic root-five bassline.
@25wattsprintdesign882 жыл бұрын
Terrific as always Scott, I have never seen this explained in such a straightforward manner before.
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, your next smash hit! Your lessons, which are already great, get even better every time! Thank you for your never ending creative input!
@matrixmirage26993 жыл бұрын
So easy to understand how to groove on a jazz song! Thanks!