Fun Way To Practice The Bass Runs

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[@walterneilson8119]

I’ve been playing bass for 40 years … professionally for the past 5 years… I come to this channel to learn from Ellen… what a gift these two are to our bass player community

[@jhc82681]

@walterneilson8119 your comment intrigues me. What has your journey been like to have played bass for so long to just recently go pro? I'm in my early 40's with only a few years of bass playing under my belt. I've never gigged, done session work or play in a band but often wonder what a career in music would look like. What made you finally go pro after all those years?

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Great job Ellen. I totally get exited to watch someone learning more about something that love doing. Also special shout out to Hovac. I get as much fun hearing your instructions . I almost get as much fun from your instructions as Ellen's playing. Not that you care about those kind of things 🥴🥴

[@daveweed2765]

It really depends on the music you play. Been playing guitars and bass for about thr same time. I play rock. I don't care for jazz, funk or country. Focus on the roots and play around that and fill in with whater sounds good and lay down 1/8ths. I have tried other genres on bass and it just dont feel right. I don't want the limelight and had that on guitar. I am more than happy to stand back and blast simple bass lines and let my guitarists shine.

[@StratmanDarrell]

I know what you mean. Our band just opened for a Rush Tribute band. Her dad a very good teacher who teaches her about everyday. The way they bond and have fun is amazing. She is way ahead of many seasoned players.

[@walterneilson8119]

@@jhc82681 praise band at church

[@forrestmanueljr9196]

You're such a wonderful father to your daughter. She's gonna be unstoppable.

[@Abbotttdesign]

Amen! This is how it's done! ❤

[@williamperri3437]

My god! This little girl is just out of this world 👀 I mean, she’s gonna be a world class player when she’s a teenager! Just speechless at this relationship and her ability to learn so well and be ADORABLE and happy. 👊 This is the epitome of “living your best life.”

[@slamh4334]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@defenestrationfan]

Love her attitude - always smiling and happy even if she makes a mistake. Dad is always supportive and reassuring - a wonderful pair.

[@2coolwheels139]

The perfect combination of talent and mentoring. No wonder she's so good!

[@blazemonger1]

Dad has taught her well, he gave here the tools and ingredients, now letting her cook on her own with just a slight nudge here and there. This dish will come out just fine.. This is a monster studio musician in the making.. I can see her fill her agenda pretty quick once she is ready for it.

[@RickINFJ]

Man, I got chills once you nailed it, Ellen! Sick runs! Knowing where to let the song breathe at such a young age blows me away. Hovak, you are a musician's dream Dad. Take care guys 🤘

[@mikeprytherch8875]

For somebody so young this is magical

[@mmayfield37]

Your daughter is an amazing talent. I love the joy I see in her face as she's playing for fun, yet with exceptional skill for her age. It inspires me as a fellow bass player. Bless you for making such a fun channel to watch.

[@jimgrant4348]

Ellen reminds me of my brother practicing the accordion when he was about 5. He and my mom would practice about 1 hour every day. He loved the accordion and was great. He won numerous festivals over the years. He was never as happy as when he was playing. Later in life, when he was in junior high, he could pick up his accordion, and after about 10 minutes play hits off the radio. Ellen really loves her music and is so fun to watch.

[@dwjr5129]

Ellen, you’re already better than 90% of the bass players on the planet. Keep practicing! You’re amazing! 🫶🏻👍🏻

[@biviro47]

OMG! The most precious sweetest little thing with the cutest sweetest smile and laugh. I just want to pick her up and give her a big hug.

[@scottbehl216]

The little Whippersnapper probably gets the best practice session's of any bass player ! You 2 ROCK !!

[@danmoyer5785]

Dad, you really have a nice approach and the right attitude teach your daughter. Excellent work Ellen Alaverdyan and Hovak!

[@HovakMusic]

Thank you!

[@danmoyer5785]

@@HovakMusic yes sir

[@CharlesPryor-ic9ek]

I think these videos are great, and fun to watch. It sure doesn't take her long to master the end goal! But, she also has a SUPER teacher!

[@abangwout232]

Hovak, thank you for sharing all the joy, see Ellen play and showing us her art work. you and your wife are WONDERFUL parents. Bless you !

[@HovakMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@briangoetting8120]

You two are totally amazing. I can’t get enough of your videos. Ellen’s future has unlimited potential. I see nothing but happiness.

[@joehadnot5353]

Ellen is phenomenal !! it is really enjoyable to watch her progress . i can see where she is playing without watching her fretboard as much, she is becoming more proficient in her playing , and she is a joy to watch and listen to !! God bless your family, and keep the music going !!

[@user-sp1gw8gz3o]

I’m amazed every time

[@garyjones172]

Ellen is so awesome, and the Beatles shirt on such a young girl is awesome too.❤

[@nortuber]

Gotta love this kid - and her dad.

[@DiegoVansante]

I dont come close to playing that well, but wow what a bass player and team. You share more than the music we hear. Love to see the joy and Interaction between you two. Ellen, i'm sure you inspire thousands. Great job. Thanks.

[@danielthompson5251]

I didn't start playing the bass until I was a teenager, you're doing much better than I ever did. Now I'm older and the fingers don't work as good. You're doing really awesome.

[@luigifracchiolla3049]

Hey Ellen !!! What a musical technique and ear....fantastic jamming...cheers😁😁😁😁🤩😁😁😁😁🤩😁

[@jeanmalo7173]

I used to play bass guitar over 40 yrs ago, and I recently bought a Fender squire and practice amp to just have some fun, but having heard Ellen play, I almost regret buying the bass and amp...lol...you are amazing Ellen...stay safe!

[@wohlhabendermanager]

Never EVER let skilled musicians dampen your fun. Yes, Ellen is amazing, but talent alone isn't what makes her so great (it sure does help, of course). She puts in a lot of work to be this good. Obviously, not all of us can put in this amount of work she does, so obviously our own playing will sound bad compared to hers. But that doesn't mean you should quit playing. Instead, continue to play bass because I feel playing an instrument yourself it helps you to admire great talent even more. :) Also, I bet the last thing Ellen and her Dad want is for anyone to quit playing because of the videos.

[@adrimathlener8008]

Wonderful to see how Ellen makes the song her own and is completely absorbed in mastering it.

[@keithmerritt3193]

God, this girl is going to be a major driving force in the resurgence of rock in the very mid future. Her and her coterie of simular aged artists will give truth to the phrase "LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL."

[@moose6676]

This young lady has took off, you must be so proud of Ellen. Don’t for get to give yourself a pat on the back for doing a great job. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Eric-dd8bk]

Seeing you mess up lines here and there makes me appreciate your effort to produce the videos with no mistakes more. You truly understand the value and the reward of perseverance and dedication. That's a great valuable life lesson that not many people get even well into their adulthood. Look at all the people that say they deserve such and such and such just because. Keep at it girl. You are a great life lesson for those spoiled little adult kids.

[@bobblack6816]

Omg! She is so gifted! I love to watch her fingers fly!! I can’t get enough of her! Dad is one heck of a teacher! Cool and direct! What JOY to watch her! Ellen truly loves it!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@timsamuels1971]

Tal, Mohini, Esperanza, Carol Kaye and Ellen Alaverdyan, I cant wait to hear her playing when she hits her 20,s Its gonna be legendary.

[@_j0n3]

I like this because it shows that even a skilled individual like Ellen has to practice and face small challenges before achieving the perfect shot. So, everyone learning how to play bass, remember this is part of the process. Embrace your struggles and failures with a smile, continue practicing, and you will keep improving! Never let the struggle defeat you!

[@_j0n3]

This is an obvious SCAM @@_EllenPlaysBass0

[@AlanW]

You are clearly an incredible teacher! So awesome to learn to improvise, great step toward writing original music!

[@modalities]

It's such a pleasure watching you improve and grow as a musician Ellen.

[@CallardAndBowser]

I've always enjoyed watching these practice learning sessions.

[@Stephen_M.]

Fantastic job following the changes. In the words of the great Tal Wilkenfeld, "Practice VERY Slowly". You're doing great Ellen!

[@bfr3713]

I was also thinking to slow the tempo down for practice purposes. Ellen you are such a great inspiration to aspiring musicians of all kinds. Very brave, too, to show your process, mistakes and all, not just the finished product.

[@Johnny5]

Support from her dad and her GOD given talent, makes her a force to be reconned with! So Talented!

[@bigdave9269]

You know my opinion. Phenom. Just keep playing, keep practicing. I tell my nephew all of the time, he wants to play in a rock/metal band… I tell him practice and play everything. Different styles, different genres. Learn so much playing other things. Great way to practice. Dad. You keep it up! The world needs more dads like you!

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Love these people,fantastic musicians,I’m also longtime musician and these people have some serious talent

[@BrianJoslyn]

YAY! A new Ellen video! I ❤ how ya pup is just chillin' out just outside the door!

[@thatotherguy7596]

Hi Ellen. That seems like a really good exercise for your level. With out a doubt, you are going to be a bass master. Honestly you're just amazing. ❤

[@user-by9zr4kn9t]

🔥🔥🔥 недавно нашел ваш канал. Теперь не могу оторваться от просмотра. Эллен, ты нереально крутая. И тебе очень сильно повезло с папой. Желаю тебе развития и покорить большие сцены. Очень круто! Очень!!!

[@user-ih9dg6et2s]

И я тоже случайно пару месяцев тому попал на это видео и как -то сразу понял,что это очень необычная девчонка - она просто притягивает к себе своим позитивом и непосредственностью! Я просто любитель рока уже более полувека и тут увидал такого гениального музыканта в образе озорной девчушки..! Моя супруга профессиональная скрипачка и она тоже в восторге от Эллен ! Роджер Гловер наверное бы взял ее в свою компанию ... 😉 Успехов тебе Эллен !

[@elvandylis867]

Cool, amazing Ellen!!!🎶🎸🩵

[@moaprecision1828]

What a cool way to learn improvisation!

[@arkadybron1994]

Watching Ellen play a polished piece is delightful. Watching her putting it together is even better.

[@user-nx1mb5wr4u]

Just have to say I been watching her for like 3 years ,& I hope she goes on tour one day .

[@user-nx1mb5wr4u]

@_EllenPlaysBass0 oh wow..ok I have to download the app ,I never heard of that one .

[@coryhester8484]

Love your videos! Thank you!

[@Test-ur1pq]

You guys rock so hard! I love to check in every now and again to watch one of your videos. It's good vibes all over! On a musical, but also on an emotional level. It's great to be able to witness the joy and prowess with whitch you keep on honing your chops Ellen! You're amazing! Keep up the good work and the good giggles! Greetings from Holland.

[@unclesheavy769]

Sounds really good, and your bass sound is really groovy.👌 Ellen learns very quickly, if she is more focused and calmer, it will go even faster. The last part was much better than before. I wish I could do this. keep it up. Kind regards, Chester from the Netherlands👍

[@marcinoz276]

The thing that I most enjoyed was the process of being creative and mapping to the funk with out ever hearing the bass. That is too cool for words Ellen- Love your workl

[@zacharymikell1847]

Yes!!! More and more tutorials!!! Like I mentioned in the other video, you guys have absolutely given me the motivation to stop thinking about it and just doing it, and I went out and picked up a new bass, because I used to be really into playing the guitar, and playing the bass and the bass was really my passion and I put a few of your videos on to see what my daughters reaction would be and she just turned 7 and she was very interested and was asking me all kinds of questions and she is very passionate about music like I am and I would love to see her take an interest in playing an instrument and having that outlet and hopefully that same kind of happiness in it as Ellen. Best content on KZbin for sure 👍🏼

[@riliwi]

I like the way Ellen lights up when she gets it right .

[@itsratso.]

i mean this girl used to be a monster player for her age. she's quickly becoming a monster player period.

[@fomrock]

Improvising on any instrument is a tough nut to crack. But once you get your head around it, infinite possibilities open up. Keep up the good work!

[@artg2767]

Another great video! And what a beautiful dog too!

[@crushlogic]

Love watching the interaction between you two. Both having fun while learning. Keep it up.👍🏻😁

[@LuisGonzalez-ye6ty]

Your videos are wonderful and you play the bass wonderfully and what a great talent Ellen is, impressive artist 👍👍👍👍🎶🎶👍👍👍👍

[@williemacon30]

The one thing that all musicians need is a understanding parent that knows that you're going to make mistakes but the after work is going to be amazing

[@satorimystic]

Nice! I can't wait to hear what her imagination brings in the coming months and years. Watch out!! Just lovely fun!!

[@JugglesGrenades]

Learning how to improvise. This skill will come in handy when she starts jamming with other musicians. 👍

[@johnkosh6495]

I’m a long time guitar player, and have used various styles of jam tracks when they were only out on CDs. Now with the advent of KZbin I’ve saved a lot of long tracks I enjoy playing to. My favorite styles are Latin, bossa nova, and funk. Keep up the good work, you got the chops, stay in the pocket. Jam tracks help you think and play outside the box, and be creative.

[@TkbStl]

What an awesome girl with an awesome skill and an awesome dad. Great job, I love the videos. Ellen is quickly becoming one of my favorite musicians.

[@user-vv1xw4qt4d]

👏👏👏love the way those fills Ellen plays how they run around the chords. Nice to see how you piece it altogether.

[@andyh3277]

Love these sessions, so educational. Many thanks to Ellen and dad ❤❤

[@soarecristian7293]

Hard work and dedication you are such a wonderful kid the bass sounds great .

[@steveo7767]

She's great! Love to her do runs on a 6 string!

[@woodlander8971]

A really good exercise. I will put this into my practice sessions. Thanks!

[@bartbluemusic]

This was a LOT of fun! Great job on this - Enjoyed it very much. :)

[@user-ib6bt1cr1r]

Dear Mr. Alaverdyan, I sincerely admire you. You have given your amazing daughter something that isn't the wrong size, can't be returned to the store, and will last for the rest of her life. You have given her the gift of music, and for that I applaud you.

[@yingtongtiddleyepo]

Love watching/ listening to you both-inspirational❤️

[@bobblack6816]

She’s so damn good! And always smiling!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@billbaxter2914]

Thanks for another video. I always enjoy them. I think Ellen should do another singing video. She’s amazing.

[@ordinaryaverageguy76]

He's right... the mistakes in an unrehearsed jam like this are fine, actually a little fun, and make the complex runs that she does seem even more amazing. 🙂

[@musicgirl8152]

Love you , Ellen!! You are an amazing bass player!! ❤❤❤❤

[@schwedr]

Ellen. You are amazing and it’s a pleasure to watch your videos. This was a good video showing how you have progressed in what seems to me to be a short period of time. Thanks to both of you for your work and time to share with us. Always a big fan of yours. ❤️👍

[@gianclaudiofloria6903]

Amazing progress Ellen from your initial first steps! Way to go ❤️

[@erickroth]

I love the attitude and smile. Sometimes, keeping a simple groove going is a tough exercise.

[@spectatoringu]

WOW as always! First part was great but then on the second you were getting into a really smooth groove. Love all that I have seen. DAD your AWEsome!

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Thanks so much!

[@dakota-sessions]

Fantastic!

[@terrybeaud9348]

I love checking in on your progress. Keep up the great work !! :))

[@grooves.x]

Ellen’s a perfectionist 😂. She keeps stopping the track when she misses something! So cute!!!!!!! Clean lines for such tiny hands

[@AndersHPhotography]

Sweet Jesus. She is doing pretty well. That is an understatement !! She makes mistakes but there is a SOLID foundation of raw quality right there. Unmistakably..!

[@stevenvicino8687]

I love the concept of making a mistake and instantly going back to basics. Hit a sour note? Drop down an octave and start again. Rebirth in every mistake. Ellen you're an inspiration. I'm an old guitar player with a touch of arthritis in my left thumb. I keep watching you and I think "try a different body position. Try standing up." I've found I can actually play better when I walk around.

[@timfitzwater9676]

impressive as always so glad to be a part of her growing in her arts of music and paintings just a musical genius in fact in all arts

[@user-vv1xw4qt4d]

Wonderful the way she groups those notes together 😊

[@LeFingal]

let me tell you what helps me alot when i play. Either sit and nod the rhythm with your head or stomp with your heel or your feets in rhythm. For me that works alot, especially nodding works good, the tapping/stomping with the foot, can feel good but sometimes in recording sessions you would not want to stomp/tap the bpm with your foot, so learning to nod the rhythm while playing helps alot for me :) Great progress Ellen, and great dedication and work dad! I am watching your progress and as a fellow musician i am proud!

[@pauloaalves]

Sensacional! Good! Very good! Applause to you from a fan of your work, from Brazil

[@Steve-ct4jn]

I love you guys! Thanks so much for the entertainment and enjoyment you bring to me with every video ✌🏼

[@supperwelder]

I love how he is encouraging her to keep going absolutely love how he is mentoring her so calmly👏👏 ❤❤

[@lloydster2000]

Ellen's talent is a given, without question. Those runs are super-cool, but I gotta say that when she just plays the groove it is solid, and it is magic! Thank you both so much for bringing us this great content. 😊

[@davidbrown8763]

Many thanks for this Ellen is an absolute genius.

[@brucejeric6701]

Very nice Ellen Took you so little time you get it. You’ve come a long way so quickly. Very talented.

[@sergemichelet7015]

Toutes ces vidéo sont des masterclass ,je dit bravo a son coach qui a une pédagogie incroyable ,Hellen rayonne elle a déjà tout , elle diffuse que du bonheur bravo et merci à vous deux, des bises de la France

[@kevinim300]

so wonderful. amazing talent.

[@abmusica8562]

Excellent Ellen! Keep up good work. I am subscribed.

[@michaelfatino9837]

I liked it. It’s all about having fun. Keep up the good work.

[@SoftHearing]

You and Ellen are my inspiration to learn bass, thank you and keep being this incredible father, and you Ellen keep being this amazing bassist and human being!

[@HovakMusic]

I appreciate that!

[@BossGirlsBassists0723]

Hi Ellen! It always nice watching your videos. Your happiness is contagious. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@Carl-Schmidt]

You're doing a super, mega, hiper, awesome job educating your daughter! Ellen is already an exemplary musician and she's gonna be a big name in the music scene. Congrats to both of you!!!

[@alkalil1565]

You're doing very well, don't worry so much about missing a note or two. When you are on stage you can't stop and start over. Keep going, you just push on through. Most people won't know that you missed a beat or dropped a note,

[@muchopomposo.6394]

You are both so lucky to have each other, and the rest of us are sooo grateful..! 🎉❤