Flea demonstrates how to "Slap" on a Fleabass!

[@GOWZDAWG19]

Just realized that Flea is not only a great bassist but he's also a very good teacher. I love how he kept saying the word "practice", "develop your own style". So articulate. He seems like a nice, humble musician.

[@floydcatangal5613]

yes awesome man

[@neuron05]

+Lou Angeles I like Sherlock Holmes better as a bassist

[@JodiGilar]

+Robertus Pajajakng and how many strings violin has..? ;-)

[@spatnaspolecnost]

+Lou Angeles I thought Flea teached bass on some music school

[@xerospacious4024]

"having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently." Anything is articulate. It doesn't have to be archaic Shakespearean language in order to be articulate.

[@JimmySaint43]

Flea: Just pop it with your thumb *proceeds to play riff that I couldn't play in a thousand years* Flea: Just like that

[@Sumooo6]

Remember he was just messing around... lol

[@aleksijevujovic7262]

restofthefuckingowl

[@deafmusician2]

Yeah, just like that.... Uh huh. 😐

[@RonnyDoplo]

Nah you could play this, it's not actually that complicated. Flea isnt a genius

[@Guillermo_VB]

@@RonnyDoplo Well, flea is a genius, still that was just an excersice, so isnt that hard

[@nedkuczmynda3782]

Always amazed me how flea is such a hooligan but also such an intellectual/musical genius

[@pichass9337]

I'm pretty sure he's just a good bass player

[@decent.genius]

Sort of the Dennis rodman of bass.

[@goodcitizen3780]

​@@decent.genius kzbin.infoxagjS7zWGAM?si=CS-QiwYRyGly1TQa

[@goodcitizen3780]

For real op. Came to say the same

[@laurence2421]

Such a natural teacher. No hesitation, no wild tangents. Just clear, understandable instruction.

[@juand5270]

The fact that the video was uploaded 10 years ago and the creator still hearts comments is crazy

[@plasticpirate]

(Flea wearing a shirt) wait that’s illegal.

[@ficergo3759]

OMG!

[@francesca3689]

Wise choice

[@jaydeepalmer]

epic!

[@amuzznootnoot7411]

Epico

[@mindyourbussines8698]

Mr.Flea*

[@artbyfreddiexx]

Hold up he's wearing a shirt

[@virgillewis6240]

I know. I forgot who he was until he started playing.

[@delflago]

Wow, what an original post. No one has said that yet.

[@statueteethtv]

Freddie Guthrie anthony doesn't wear a shirt either

[@noelquinones9073]

Young Ed Harris.

[@thespooker2934]

He's not wearing a shirt under the shirt

[@KevinDr007]

1:07 Slap Funk 2:26 Slap'n'Pull 4:23 Warmup 5:50 So THAT'S SLAPPING

[@FrogFishLeezerd]

I love how people underestimate the intelligence of people like Flea. Then he does a video like this and barely even scratches the surface of his musical knowledge, love for music, and skills. The man is a legend, and it is very kind of him to share tips like this with others! Thanks Flea!

[@CoreyReederTheSwagMaster]

"just practice with a simple rhythm" *proceeds to play one of the most complicated slap rhythms I have ever seen*

[@NotFromSt8Farm]

just watch Les Claypool play Tommy the Cat, now that is complicated.

[@epl2463]

+Jacob Lillard I actually got the first part of that down except the Es6/Es6/Dp6/Es7/Es7/Dp7/Es8/Es8/Dp8 part. I just can't get my fret hand to shift right.

[@NotFromSt8Farm]

EPL you're farther than I am, try using another way to shift it

[@epl2463]

+Jacob Lillard Yeah I got the power chord down up to where you do the slap hammer and pluck hammer but I need to get that transition. So I'll start practicing it way slower.

[@tijuanaiguana190]

Haha then your a noob, shit isn't hard, all you have to practice

[@SSGSativa]

You can see he's clearly trying to fight having to sit and play without going full flea mode

[@dreamtree1510]

Ironically he originally got the name 'Flea' due to his seeming inability to sit still.

[@ibebrodey]

@@dreamtree1510 coincidentally*

[@ibebrodey]

Sorry

[@GoatHerder-t4d]

ironically

[@AbdielSaikia]

Where's Flea? I just see a dude with a shirt on

[@h3iberg456]

when I try it, I dont slap the bass, the bass slaps me

[@jamoman0277]

h3iberg are you in Soviet Russia by any chance?

[@isosnitsky]

Here in Russia we have soviet designed bass that does that. They still sell it for some reason.

[@connertaylor9588]

Roman Kurbanov cos kinky

[@BernnyLagunzad]

Hahaha

[@danielmarroquin1929]

lmaooo

[@josephagonzalez6084]

Flea the only legend that can make a warm up practice sound like he's gonna play the best solo ever created.

[@pineapplefarmer7352]

I sure hope that bass was over eighteen.

[@TheChadPad]

HA let's hope!

[@FlintMoorehead]

+Pineapple Farmer I dont get it

[@TheChadPad]

+Jimmy Keskin He had sexual relations with that instrument.

[@madhurchari6851]

+The Chad Pad ha ha ha ha ha ha you won't believe I was laughing for 10 minutes on your comment great humour man!!!!

[@oscar8159]

+Madhur Chari LOL

[@MitchellRoboto]

Step 1: Be Flea Step 2: see Step 1

[@aprilchoyce7588]

exactly!

[@HarryofIberia]

Mitchell Lee TV im stuck in this genjutsu

[@independantpanda9194]

MIKE best comment

[@dansayers3913]

Mitchell Lee TV , no one can be Flea lol. he's a gift from God, one of a kind...and a very funky one at that

[@chrisnvdd5094]

Mitchell Lee TV i

[@gabewilliams9862]

One of the greatest bassists in world history. Period.

[@therootiesttootiestcowboyi9561]

Tell that to les claypool

[@whiketurner6249]

Tell that to Jaco.

[@spooks8878]

Why do you say that?

[@spooks8878]

Kurt Adams You said he couldn't write a song why

[@AbhiBass96]

Ryan Martinie tho

[@pikehunter23750]

Flea may have a shirt on, but if he stood up, you know damn well he's wearing only a sock from the waist down.

[@djeddjole]

XDDD true!

[@bruhnioli1006]

A small price to pay for shirt

[@beenaatlee8020]

😂

[@Niedergauss]

And this sock is not on the foot.

[@Ziloracion]

Nobody weird like Flea😂

[@toastman2000]

Imagine Flea actually slapping someone. He'd like slap you 20 times and pluck 20 of your facial hair at the speed a regular person would get one slap in.

[@martinmccomb5462]

He'd be able to slap you so hard, Google Earth couldn't find your teeth! LOL

[@elijahdixon1529]

LMAO IM CRYING😂😭😂😭

[@ragerodracir]

it would probably sound pretty good too.

[@Portymoth]

@@ragerodracir He'd definitely make a bass line out of slapping someones face.

[@dwaggs7037]

If he's plucking facial hair while slapping you, I hope he's at least leaving clean lines.

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

“When you’re starting out slapping, try to find rhythms that appeal to you.” “With practice, you get strength and comfort.” I never thought about it that way, but that’s 1000% true.

[@OtherMike5000]

In the late 80s, I saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Woodies in Fullerton. There might have been 50 to 60 people there that night. This was my first time seeing them. I was absolutely blown away. When they played Get Up and Jump, I knew I was a fan for life. I've seen them 36 times total. When Hillel, Jack and Flea would lock in together, there's nothing else in the world like it. At that show, I got up to the front of the stage. I was wearing a Weirdos T-shirt. Anthony saw the shirt, and had the group play Solitary Confinement. Are you kidding me?! A fan for life. P.S. I still have the set list from off of the stage monitor. Epic AF

[@user-ex7yq6xq9s]

Lucky Basterd

[@f4phantom2500]

that's an awesome memory man

[@vikinek007]

wow. WOW. what a night that must have been.

[@skidmark696]

i thought they started when smashmouth was popular i never heard then play in the 80's but i will today

[@skidmark696]

oh my they where different

[@LetsRaZe]

I'm starting to get colorblindness i think.

[@justinleroy7531]

Lol

[@BmgGunsAndStuff]

Had to give a thumbs up so the likes equal out.

[@jamalwhite1622]

Yeqq

[@thakidd5299]

Why am I here, I play the triangle

[@BPrime-jy6vf]

Lol

[@valtemirov4584]

I play a cowbell

[@MrLeomejia]

well... SLAP THAT THING!

[@valtemirov4584]

@Hunter Horvath I play guitar I was just making a joke.

[@kenanbernardo4848]

I PLAY MAYONAISE

[@billyshears67]

Besides being one of the best bass players of all time, Flea = crazy nice generous guy... Thanks Flea and the internet for providing us with this! This is really a great privilege..

[@job9650]

Agreed

[@oscarcourtney5894]

and australian...STRAYAAAAAAAA

[@agent_mc]

This guy is pretty good and has a lot of potential to make it in the music industry if he keeps practicing.

[@umitsever1692]

Lol

[@janski1982]

He’s already made it. That’s FLEA from the band Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@agent_mc]

@@janski1982 lol

[@Foxuniverso]

​@@janski1982that is infact the joke 😂

[@misterholmes77]

Lmao

[@vansnbandsoyoinkshire3003]

Love how he says "explore" the bass, so true, finding your own style, or path, is the best part of playing an instrument, it takes time, dedication, and intuition to become his level of artist. I play guitar mostly but have always loved flea, he plays the bass more dynamically then 99% of bassists.

[@hhattingh]

Guys like this make me want to put down my guitar and pick up a bass!

[@juliapavese6125]

Same!

[@NotFromSt8Farm]

I play both (Ibanez RG and a Flea bass)

[@Taffy84]

+hph081000 I have both, you can have both too.

[@outlawdingo3020]

you can still slap a guitar lol. never tried it but seen it done like this

[@NotFromSt8Farm]

James Andrews it's a lot harder than slap bass

[@Ethernet480]

1:07 - "Just first get comfortable doing that." 1:10 - *GOES FULL FLEA*

[@tubergenmotorsports4193]

Funny! So True! LOL

[@cass2303]

It's because flea is a genius. He's awesome

[@enragedchihuahua217]

"I do it my own way, I have my own way, I'm not saying its the only way but that's how I do it.... my flea way of doing it.. uhmm.. So that's slapping!" *Leaves us with that nugget of wisdom, raises eyebrows, and goes beast mode!

[@BillyN31]

It’s always amazing to watch someone doing something he/she was born to do.

[@BigUriel]

"So first get comfortable doing that" Proceeds to slap it a whole four times before turning it into a solo

[@oscarjidaker3764]

Where's flea? all I see is just some dude with clothes on

[@captainrob4656]

Ikr

[@JohnSmith-cl2sq]

😂😂😂

[@starostrich7918]

That’s him fuck face

[@sebasvillegas3702]

@@starostrich7918 r/woooosh

[@Criticalr6]

starostrich791 nah dur dumbass

[@willdabeast567]

"I'm just foolin' around" *E string enters the 8th dimension

[@lukecoyi1784]

Flea: “Just get comfortable doing that” **Epic slap bass solo** Me: 😐

[@christian_kansas]

I'm your 666th like, epic

[@paulowillianbentessampaio5864]

@@christian_kansas pik

[@ctrl.z3460]

E P I C

[@charlielucas3386]

😂

[@mgtowmexico5901]

Flea.... I've worked in Mexico for a long time now, trying to make the world a better place, and I'm alone a lot, and just wanted to thank you for yours and RHCP's music. I met Keidis in Silverlake once. Just thanks for making my world a better place. Had a bunch of my brothers killed here yesterday and listening to "Can't Stop." Thanks man. Means a lot that you guys do what you do.

[@turdfox98]

im sorry to hear that

[@mgtowmexico5901]

Thank you.

[@javiermelgoza108]

David F wishing you the best brother

[@ryancole4421]

•• •

[@raininstinct7527]

David F jjjjjj

[@najmalayo5012]

This video haa been posted since 2009, ten years ago, but a lot of people are still learning from this. Thanks, Flea! Hoping to see you and the whole RHCP perforn live.

[@wemachine6674]

Flea's bass is so important to RHCP's funky style, sometimes iconic.

[@f4phantom2500]

I think if you replace any of the chili peppers, it's not gonna be the same. look what happened when they had to replace John.

[@wyattcole5452]

@@f4phantom2500it’s just who they chose, Hillel Slovak would’ve been a far better musician if he had gotten his act together and was able to live to today

[@Pointlesshandle48]

Iconic because it’s unmistakable, I agree.

[@jmc6687]

For a rock musician in one of the worlds biggest bands, this chap is a brilliant teacher.

[@ahvShiro]

*Davie504 wants to know your location*

[@isakurdad7056]

B A S S

[@chizukeko]

o m g

[@aestheticaltwat]

*Slapping intensifies from the distance.*

[@OmnipotentO]

NICE bASS

[@srir.5282]

Woaaaaaaw

[@brixiomolina244]

I love how flea always says "practice"..im still a beginner on bass guitar but seeing him play inspires me to be a good bassist...i think he's the most humble bassist

[@davidwebb091370]

Sting really lost a lot of weight. I hope he's ok

[@kiddykraft4480]

This video was 10 years ago, he seems like he has a lot more weight now

[@trippytigertony5520]

@@zer-wi1bb and British

[@IgnitedBrain20]

@@zer-wi1bb I think @Kiddy Kraft is also being sarcastic-

[@franciscodias8700]

@@IgnitedBrain20 Can I count that as a r/woosh?

[@imactuallyasheep]

And a lot of teeth

[@performancetesting1]

Dude is unreal. His love for music is contagious.

[@drlzanej]

One of the most impressive bassists in the music industry. Aside from his wild onstage style its evident hes a pretty humble dude. Mark of a true master is to pass on his knowledge to others without expectation of return. This is how to obtain true immortality.

[@andreberry5618]

Hello, I am a professional bassist that has been playing for 35+ years and I want to say I have the utmost respect for Flea. Flea knows how to hold down a bands foundation. There are a lot of young players that have a lot of technique and tricks, but when it comes to holding down a band and rocking and locking in a whole 3 hour show consistently they are seriously lacking. Flea has rocked the biggest stages...all over the world. I've come to learn, it's not all about technique and the most legendary players know this...it is about heart, soul and attitude and Flea has tons of all 3. But you can sit in your bedroom and put him down and go to your grocery store job... if it makes you feel better...Hopefully you can get a discount on your Flea tickets the next time he plays the Forum...and you can shout out "Flea sucks" from the audience...I guarantee it will be drowned out by screaming, cheering, maniacal fans enjoying every note he plays...and he'll cash his huge check which confirms...he knows something you don't.

[@thatdude7338]

Andre Berry That's an awesome comment, and I have to say, I really love how you play as well.

[@jostonpowell1346]

Andre Berry Do you know any websites (other than KZbin) that someone can learn how to play Slap Bass ? I have played for almost 20 years now but never really got into the Slap Technique. Any referrals would be appreciated, as I get older I have begun to enjoy different techniques and styles.

[@andreberry5618]

That Dude thanks Jay!

[@andreberry5618]

Joston Powell Hey Josten, not sure if I replied to this already...Louis Johnson has a slap bass video, Larry Graham as well...the only issue is they don't really break down the intricacies of what they are actually doing in detail. It is more of a "Watch & Learn" kind of thing....you got me thinking though... I think I am going to do a slap bass video in August and really break it down from the basics to the complex...I am determined to do this...I will notify you. Take care...

[@abelstrd]

Well said👏😆

[@jorgereprieto1923]

A real pleasure seeing this video and it shows how humble this man is.

[@rufusthespaceman6635]

He sounds so happy when he gets to slapping

[@crizzzzzzzzzzzzzz537]

1:08 -1:12. Another one bites the dust ,oh wait

[@aimfuldrifter]

Chris GH3 Thought the same ^^

[@saharahotmauli2709]

aowkoakwokowkokaook

[@dawwnosaur]

LMAO

[@argie9914]

Syd's a cutie

[@Twobarpsi]

Running with the devil...

[@TylerSmith-ch3hi]

Meanwhile I throw a fucking party when I learn how to play "Hot Cross Buns" on my PaperJams guitar...

[@redhotchilifan98]

Lmao

[@aprilchoyce7588]

hilarious!

[@kengibson4054]

don't worry I learned Viktor Wooten's double thumb technique and momentarily wondered if I'd died and gone to bass players heaven

[@delflago]

Tyler Smith then you're a moron. Quit playing

[@TylerSmith-ch3hi]

Pedulla 2015 first off it was a joke, and second of all I wouldn't be calling people "morons" when you're profile picture is a fucking mouse.

[@ewegenia]

His hands move so fast the video's refresh rate couldn't keep up.

[@garrettford8651]

punstressed 4:32

[@mwbright]

The kindness of this guy to give lessons on KZbin cannot be overstated. I love this guy. If you look at this page, Flea, I want to tell you -- THANK YOU!!!

[@ThePearguru98]

What a fucking legend. Much love for flea

[@ivanpochtar314]

Flea, thank you very much! Your guide helped me learn to slapp better. You are one of the best bassists!

[@deemagico]

i´m not musician.... but, you kinda have to like this chilli pepper. Awesome person....

[@D0g63rt]

He's a human bean... delicious chili

[@turdfox98]

i wasn't born when you were......so i dont understand why you use so many Periods.....like just end your sentence so people don't think your mental........my parents do this and im really curious why you do it???????????? am i doing it right?

[@Loltroll8]

TURD fox kid first learn how to spell properly

[@marmooki]

Iron Heart me too

[@splashboy3790]

You should try to be

[@Area-5l]

As a guitarist he’s still making good points I can use when I’m practicing something. He’s the definition of someone who has perfect practice which makes his bass playing perfect

[@JohnBarrylizard]

Few great magicians will tell their secrets. Flea is awesome!

[@StrayLion]

+John Barry I dunno that this was ever really a secret. This is a technique- and one a lot of bassists use. Flea is just prolific for it due to his actual mastery of the instrument.

[@JohnBarrylizard]

+Odd Kensei That's true but only someone who's really secure in themselves would be so candid and give a pathway for other musicians to do what they do.

[@StrayLion]

John Barry Naw, errbody do that :D

[@duongdoan7770]

+John Barry magicians won't but musician will

[@gxtmfa]

+John Barry Find better musicians. Most musicians share their secrets.

[@ssj3brolyoffical675]

This is the most formal i think we've seen Flea

[@Danfunnyman1234]

Haramboi Records Watch his speach for the Metallica Hall of Fame induction; it was a great speach

[@stoneymcneal2458]

I have long respected most everything about the Chili Peppers; their lyrics, their unique sound, their musical skills, their willingness to discuss personal struggles, their collective humbleness, their energy, and their longevity.

[@daphnedevi]

I never much followed Flea's music... but I listened to him read his beautiful autobiography... love him, he's a treasure of a guy and musician.

[@dias5456]

"hes warmup', if i would do that i'd be unable to play for a week

[@lancemannly]

well he's only been doing it for 40 years

[@dracojohnny4660]

No pain no gain

[@mrbsred1]

Flea is great. Most of all his attitude, what a nice guy. I notice so many "purest's" having a go by saying he is no good. Seriously, music isn't about how fast you play notes, it's the music you make and connection you have with people. Get over yourself!

[@moorditjman]

well it kinda does matter; how fast he can play, or how well when its an instructional video... its supposed to show that you're gonna start here and then in time blossom into a hell of a better player, instead of into mediocre 'ive spent way too much time on my attitude then my actual playing and becoming a better musician' . you have to balance you're personality with your skill, because if you have no skill then you're boring, but if you have no personality to match good skill you're not going to get any further either.

[@delepiane]

jimmy roch If he even had tuned, would not have been so horrible!

[@NicoPepperFunk]

u are so fuck*ng right man ... "Feel the music" pd: hendrix RULZ

[@mrbsred1]

NicoPepperFunk Damn straight mate! :-)

[@MonkyMonk729]

Anyone saying Flea is no good at bass isn't a "purist", they're an idiot. Period. These idiots only crop up in comments sections for videos of flea which have millions of views. Never on their own million view videos of them playing bass... never on stages in front of 50k people. They're talentless idiots. Nothing more nothing less. You can also find them on any Dave Grohl drumming video saying retarded shit like, "Dave Grohl sucks so bad at drums." You think so? Or could it maybe be that you're a fucking moron... cuz it's that.

[@natedoggydogg8736]

He can slap better than Chris brown

[@atlascollective3000]

oooh

[@koooniiin]

Brutal XD hahaha!

[@dingdong8629]

Actually hes one of the best bass players on the world... So yeah, maybe

[@stannisthemannis6626]

MrUnstable i dont think you got the joke

[@longjohntortellini853]

NATE DOGGY DOGG His tone is so punchy :D get it?

[@neon_skyline9879]

4:31 he is trying so hard not to break out into the most excellent funk solo you have ever heard in you whole life XD

[@nitajane8616]

His voice sounds like Joaquin Phoenix

[@roquelazarus]

It's an adorable timbre though. :)

[@jakebrantley8889]

It does, huh

[@lovelyman7880]

Ohh my god he does

[@dansaunders1655]

Was wondering who else noticed that

[@jondoe6725]

i cant unhear it now thanks

[@kichirou94]

That's why I love Flea, He's so Legend he will never be gone on music industry.

[@Foojum]

I can't recognize him with his shirt on. Are you sure this is Flea?

[@delflago]

That joke is extra old.

[@statingthe_obvious6309]

Nunyez Forever your reply is overused.

[@statingthe_obvious6309]

actually my mother died giving birth to my little brother...

[@delflago]

.

[@Foojum]

Nunyez Forever couldn't*

[@anton-help]

I watched this video many years ago... After that video, I started "slapping". Flea taught me how to "slap". Thank you, Flea, I love you.

[@anton-help]

and i have the same height - 168 cm LOL

[@636op]

5:52 he's moving is fretting hand so fast it looks like he's in Naruto doing some hand signs

[@alecondones]

What did you I expect it's fleaaa

[@lovelyman7880]

This video quality has about 25 FPS so it should look like what u said

[@jamesvseverything5974]

everybody’s talking about davie504 but I’m more impressed that everything in this video is shot in black and white except for Flea’s Bass.

[@salvey3737]

Yea I was wondering why the bass is in color but everything else isn’t

[@jarjargod5127]

@@salvey3737 Pretty easy editing with premiere actually. Seems complex at first but you can use a dropper to isolate specific colors and then manually change everything else.

[@salvey3737]

@@jarjargod5127 oh ok thanks for explaining it

[@Symbolic33]

Flea: **has "SLAP" in the title** People: **makes Davie504 memes**

[@evki8612]

GD BloodMoon such normies..

[@AmatsukaEd]

it's free real state

[@sikamikanico04]

GD BloodMoon shut the FUCK UP ABOUT DAVIE

[@mrm2542]

Who's that?

[@Symbolic33]

Kirk Hammer r/woooooosh Its not an insult to davie, its just an overused meme Fucking normie

[@cameronharris8848]

An excellent, to-the-point tutorial. I dig it man! Flea is one of the bass GOAT

[@Wenindoubtukisscraig]

I can't imagine flea learning how to slap the bass. I just figured he picked it up and was already flea lol

[@ROCKJOE2012]

Hillel taught him :')

[@kreion]

that moment when you notice he's black and white and the bass has color

[@Dimebag4everrr]

wow... holy sh*t!!! Third time I watch this and noticed it only after reading your comment.

[@85puttana]

that s funny hhhhhhhh

[@deathman1687]

That's the first thing I noticed when I saw this video. I thought he was White though.

[@satan1189]

Flabbymeat he is white

[@deathman1687]

Satan, but the other guy said he was Black and White.

[@jamesvseverything5974]

Ngl I kinda like these short videos from musicians where they teach others how to do what they do, similar to the video ‘Paul McCartney Teaches Bass’. I just think it’s really nice seeing certain musicians break down their techniques for the rest of the world to try for themselves.

[@tankmaster1018]

Holy shit what a good teacher! He has already helped me immensely!

[@adrianbeltran9064]

How to play the bass. 1.Get a bass. 2.Play it.

[@frog382]

You black?

[@adrianbeltran9064]

Aleksandar Friscic no im red

[@frog382]

adrian beltran I think this flea bass would fit ya well

[@adrianbeltran9064]

i have a dean edge 09 22 frets and really good bass but if you have a fleabass that you want to give me ill be willing to accept it.

[@frog382]

adrian beltran I meant the colors of this particular bass would fit your outfit,spiderman

[@niceguyandy]

Slappin' da bass mon

[@aeromoose7165]

Sssssssslappppppinnn da bass mon!

[@RabbiRan]

Its Slap-a-da-byase-mon

[@malcolmboyd3467]

a slappa da bayass

[@angryguy2724]

Yo. I love that movie. xD

[@haydnellis5424]

This is the first 'how to slap bass' video I have ever watched that is actually helpful! (And I've watched a lot of them)

[@Robstar-mv8qq]

This can’t be Flea He’s wearing a shirt

[@HeyDonutJudge]

They added a shirt in post production, so they defleaded it

[@charlielucas3386]

@@HeyDonutJudge😂🤣

[@davenmcclellan7563]

THERE'S NOT EVEN ENOUGH FRAMES TO PROPERLY CAPTURE HIS HANDS!

[@floweeto]

got 69th like, nice

[@thetrooper4743]

Flea com camisa não existe, não pode te assustar Flea com camisa:

[@poindextertunes]

i love how he tells you to experiment and find whats comfortable. love flea

[@Frysken]

Flea: Like this. *Legendary bass solo* Flea: obviously I'm just messing around but you know

[@GodofWarChuka]

Primus and Red Hot Chili Peppers put out a lot of Great Tunes over the Years! I would rather just watch and listen to their music, and Not try and attempt it myself! LoL

[@edtExodus]

Sure, but some people need to try and attempt it themselves as part of their journey, so there'll be bands putting out great tunes in the future, too.

[@svnyea7132]

Dude that little rif you did at 1:15 sounded like some boss shit

[@ahson6249]

Thanks for a great lesson and many many years of awesome music Dr. Flea.

[@AlexKaufman]

That guy looks like "needles" from Back To The Future

[@tobiashirup953]

He played needles

[@whosaidthat84]

This guy is a chicken

[@ideasonek3374]

whosaidthat84 and yellow

[@suryyy3143]

He was the actor for neddles

[@ordinaryproductions1306]

R/Whoosh

[@timberwolvesxx7250]

how's it hanging mcfly?

[@atfkdi7940]

Hey needles.....

[@j.j.miranda2996]

What's the matter, Chicken?

[@darthvader421]

No one calls me chicken.

[@christianrose2233]

I was thinking the exact same thing 😂

[@johnnybravo1041]

+Grantism HEY FUCKASS GET ME A BEER

[@marcolosalxd8097]

Leaving the memes aside, he is a God when it comes to playing bass.

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Flea, you are such a wonderful teacher! You should do clinics! The two words that struck me in this simple instructional are "comfort" and "power". This is why some were meant to teach, and others weren't! I will use this for some of my students. Thank you!

[@EvaBronkhorstmusic]

1:05 Flea: ''And so start.. first you get comfortable doing that'' ''DOING A SICK SOLO'' Flea: '' BaSs iccaly"

[@mogames6001]

Hold up... an I the only one who thinks he sounds like the new joker?

[@jaydensprivatechannel4082]

Mo Games Oh my god that’s why he sounds so familiar.

[@Harley_Gazzard]

Yeah I thought that

[@Tiny-gz1eq]

YOOOOOOOOOOOO I cant unhear now lol

[@xenonstudios888]

Aha that's why

[@burnummaster]

How about another riff Murray?

[@timterwan]

Flea isn't a real bass player, because people know who he is

[@TheSrdboyz]

hahahaha

[@wworld00]

Like Sting.

[@TheTemest]

What is a real bass player?

***** We don't know that, that's the point

[@ed-on1pj]

Guy berryman from Coldplay

[@pauluribeorozco5162]

Mr. Flea, you are pure heart and a great creation in this world! Big hug brotha!

[@Sleepgarden]

Wow this guy's a great player, cant wait to see where his career goes

[@aaronortega5375]

I love guitar and it's my fav instrument, but playing the bass is just so fun. The guitar is like your parents you will always love and appreciate, but the bass is that uncle that takes you to the arcade and out to eat and spoils you

[@herculesbrofister265]

then takes you home for other things, can i get a hell yeah

[@jaredtorres1859]

Flea is awesome! Probably the best bass player of all time.

[@jaredtorres1859]

98arsenije Good point

[@Olordrin]

Let's not forget John Myung, too. :D

[@AnarchyFoxMusic]

Victor Wooten

[@UmaraiL]

and lemmy

[@runeski74]

Jaco Pastorius is pretty sick too! .... well was.... :(

[@jaydeepalmer]

Thanks Flea for this amazing, short, straight to the point tutorial!

[@FesterPussbucket]

This is why the man is a bass God. He's not a beast on stage because of any other reason other than the music. He isn't putting on a show. He's expressing how the music feels when it goes through him in a way you can understand. Pure magic.

[@ninjaman690]

lmfao 5:52 he just fucking explodes !! so rad hail to the Flea

[@user-ex7yq6xq9s]

Im not surprised he mastered playing bass, He even played his Ding Dong in front of thousands of people.

[@anthonyplaysbass]

My biggest inspiration for learning the bass years ago. And after a 3 year hiatus of not touching my bass, rediscovering their music, he has also been the greatest inspiration for me to relearn everything and pickup the bass again!

[@ThePressureKing]

Flea finally listened to stewie and put a shirt on good for him