How to be an incredible bass player

[@thereallincolntakanashi]

Instructions unclear, I am now Lars Ulrich.

[@JustAÑ0řmäļGod]

No I am

[@MarkBonneaux]

Instructions perfectly clear, am now Les Claypool

[@VINDIESEL400]

@@MarkBonneauxincorret , CLIFF BURTON!!!!!!!

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

Oh god noooooooo!

[@the.bloodless.one1312]

I’ll never get tired of a good Lars Ulrich slamming 😹😹

[@shawnmcvey7789]

The best advice I ever got was "You don't know the right notes until you've played all the wrong ones". Also for bass, your tone knob is more versatile than any 5 way switch.

[@briandoornink7597]

Yes! like to be good at drawing. you have to draw at least a thousand shitty drawings before you can start making good ones.

[@trikkke11]

@@briandoornink7597 As for drawing : it is merely a question of learning to see what is really there. Train your eyes. And musicians ? Learn to listen. Train your ears. If that doesn't help : you have no talent.

[@Six3rdy]

​@@trikkke11Agreed, for the most part. For the last sentence, from the standpoint of someone who has a good bit of talent, talent is overrated. It's helpful, but it's nothing to stress about. 🤣 I'm musically inclined, but socially inept as hell. I had to work hard to get my charisma modifier from super negative to slightly positive. Hard work can beat talent under the right conditions.

[@Six3rdy]

I'm with you on that first line. From the standpoint of a drummer who stepped into guitar and then stepped into bass recently..........NANI?!??? How is that versatility possible???? 😮

[@trikkke11]

@@Six3rdy Social interaction is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more complicated than mastering a set of mathematical rules, please, get real ! But that's a completely different discussion.

[@nathanielmabis5803]

In all my years I've been watching KZbin and playing bass I've never seen a more realistic bass player as you Danny, someone who actually is realistic about the kinds of basslines you will be playing in a band as opposed to the showy nonsense you see people doing on social media

[@AL-ry5ly]

KZbin bassists are either 1) dudes doing jerkoff solos you'd get fired for doing in a gig or 2) dudes with P basses and flatwounds who act like geniuses for thumping along to beginner-level basslines. Danny's one of the few who consistently gets it right

[@Meatball996]

@@AL-ry5ly To be fair, a large of those in number one tend to be Jazz musicians where doing flashy and more difficult stuff on bass is more accepted.

[@barrysrcdump3557]

Mr Danny BEHS. I’ve started learning at the age of 62 and I’ve bought a player P BEHS. Out of all the behs channels on here, you’re the one I can connect with the most, even though I’m a southern softie. 😂 I mashed my right hand in a motorcycle accident years ago and can only use a pick, it’s great to see you don’t ignore pick players. Thanks

[@mldav4]

I encourage you to SLAP IT HARDER... and don't be a softie I'd join your band but alas... I'm a super suthen softie from wey down unda..

[@baabaabaa-El]

Get into it Baz!! Never too old to make noise mate!! Best of fella, from another Antipodean!!

[@zackmash851]

can tell im a bass player myself with how much more i enjoyed listening to your "too much" take than the final product lol

[@Niewiem0]

"You never annoy someone being to simple on bass" ❤

[@lizardman7364]

Too

[@JB-kx4so]

Danny speaks the truth. Bass should tie the melody and the rhythm together. Get busy when the guitars are simple, back off when the guitars get busy and when in doubt, play what the singer is singing. And remember, you are free to move about the neck. A little stroll is good for the constitution. I think a Brit said that or something.

[@Shakes-Off-Fear]

As a guitarist, playing bass in a band really taught me the difference in roles between the two instruments. That’s when I graduated to being a bassist… rather than a guitarist who plays a bass. You sort of think of it as the mid point between the melodic instruments like guitars and keyboards and the percussion instruments like drums. Yeah, you’re holding down the chords for most of the time, but you can also pepper it with fills like a drummer would, but your role is to hold it all together. Everyone looks to you for stability.

[@marcblum5348]

"difference in roles between the two instruments" what's missing here is "in a specific musical style". It's really about style and cliches. If you wand to sound metal, you have to do certain things. If you wand to sound folk, you have to do other things. It is not about instruments, it is about musical styles.

[@unclemick-synths]

Yep, the bassist is the glue, not the glitter.

[@Six3rdy]

​@@unclemick-synthsTrue, but paradoxically, he's the glitter *because* he's the glue.

[@Six3rdy]

Very awesome take. I'd also like to add that, from the standpoint of a drummer and guitar player, the bass is cool as hell. You're like a stringed bass drum frfr. And you are also OP as shit! You can dictate SO MUCH as a bass player! The feel of the song is one such thing; all you gotta do is play differently, play shorter, slappa da bass, not play anything at all and then do a slide and drop in, etc. No one bass should have all that PAAAWWAAH! (Shout-out to Kanye)

[@Yollowcat]

Bæhs brothers and sisters unite!

[@vayabroder729]

Your definition of that bass player is Sir Paul McCartney.

[@lavaxtris]

and then you try learning Another Day

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Peter Hook

[@michaelmagee6428]

Or Lee Sklar

[@koba5152]

Who learned from James Jameson

[@vayabroder729]

@@koba5152 Absolutely.

[@AL-ry5ly]

The "too busy" bassline didn't sound too bad when it was in the mix without the vocals, but it would have absolutely stepped on the singer's toes. Just goes to show how dependent on the mix a good bassline is

[@treadhead1945]

Thanks! Do Leland Sklar's bass tone from Children of the Sun by Billy Thorpe!

[@juhos30000]

One guy has been on my mind today. Andy Rourke. He was one of the best bass players of our generation. Always played the CORRECT thing on his lines, those lines were delicately build around guitar parts.

[@ToddChaddingtonEsq]

underrated, but if you know you know. his work on meat is murder is fantastic

[@martian9999]

chordally, he was wonderfully inventive. Also built in some excellent syncopation. Always supporting the groove, always playing with enough bite, Rourke was ace.

[@kevinturvey8213]

one of the very best - so good that rules didn't really apply

[@kennywanchizoate]

This is precisely what I aim to do. I play primarily at church, and I try to keep my lines and fills simple and clean. Sometimes though, that itch to string a 10-12 note movement is too strong.

[@jaydavee]

I didn't realize it until this video that none of the guitarists I've been in bands with have sisters.

[@dwm1156]

Or so they say… not their first behs player rodeo I guess?!

[@eliasmg9144]

My guitarist from a band I quit had one, in fact, she was one of the singers. However, she was around 16 and I was 22 at the time and I also think Scott Pilgrim as a character is kinda cringe, so that possibility was immediately out of the window.

[@AutismRocksOfficial]

Behs Behs Behs Behs 🔥

[@sleeepydan]

Thanks, Danny! You're the behst!

[@oscarestrada72oe]

Bruh 😎 had been playing behs since 1989 and never figured out the untold truth for a bass player that we are guilty of playing all of the wrong notes until we find the right one☝️. You are so correct my brother with another bass guitar 🎸…. lol

[@jameszeropr]

Sounded great! Loved all the examples of ways to play. I got a compliment the other day "drums and bass are locked in and grooving" from a bass player. Best compliment I can get. Band was "tight" also a great compliment.

[@PaulWW36]

Thanks

[@havable]

This advice can go to all musicians by the way, not just bass. A mature guitar player isn't trying to be Yngwie, they're adding to the song.

[@RhizomaticAssemblage]

Unless it's an Yngwie song, in which case they should be. It's all about context. A mature guitar player knows when to step on the gas and when to just play the changes.

[@merguetroidrittzlesnat2287]

Danny, I love your behs line starting around 2:42 -- it doesn't sound at all "overplayed. It seems to fit perfectly with the rhythm of the rest of the song at that part of the song. Your versatility with being able to place virtually *anything* on the behs in my inspirations. When I grow up, I want to be as good as you. Although, at 72 years of age right now, I'd better get working on that..... Truthfully, I wish I had your sense of tasteful utility on the behs, in all its myriad forms.

[@meekoloco]

Thanks!

[@MrAaroncissell]

These last few vids have been epic. Thanks.

[@ConnorBailey-i5l]

I've been playing with a wide variety of drum loops on KZbin, and its really helped me find my rhythm and groove and what I like playing to. Doom Sludge and Stoner metal are great and have alot of potential for fills and improvising.

[@stevemitchell5009]

Enjoy watching Thanks for the tips.

[@TheMrAndybass]

YES! more videos like this please

[@BornAgainDude]

BEHS!

[@GrunGrunLeCat]

BEHS!!

[@yigitcengil2465]

I would definitely donate a bit of money to you if the country in which I live in did not have an economy as shite as that of Turkey :/ I first started watching your content since the Yorkshire accent really took my attention but ever since then you've made my day several times with your unique style of humor and behs playing. Keep on rocking Danny, thanks for the vids

[@NicleT]

You're an amazing BEHS player and your videos are always inspiring. Hope to hear your new material soon, I'm sure you're overflowing of great ideas everywhere in your head!

[@Tinyroomrocks]

The same can be applied to drums and guitar, been in bands since I was 18 and main song writer in most of them. Biggest issue I have always had is there is always a guitarist that thinks he should play 100% of the time in a song or a drummer that wants to do loads of weird drum beats, rather than look at the song as a whole and work with what's best for the song

[@SpartacusAudion]

Finally. Sensible to the kids learning the instrument, and it's role. Remember, we are the rock on which the church is built.

[@keithbutler2222]

Love your no BS approach as always

[@MarkBonneaux]

Dude your channel has made me excited and interested in bass playing like no other since first learning who Primus is. I'd sub to a bass course from you

[@junka1975]

Best advice, just keep playing because you love it. 🤘😎

[@valium-fm7236]

0:59 that’s banger racing . Fanx For Askin

[@sinakaedwards2009]

Rodeo and Stetson hats go hand in hand.

[@thomaswhelan264]

Hi Danny, you taught me drums around 4 years ago, great to see you do rlly well!🙏😍

[@Novosax]

This is some of the best behs advice on KZbin. Keep preaching the truth… even if you don’t like jazz. 🤪

[@Iconoplastt]

Very Tasty Bassline Danny, not overplaying is a great, easy to over do it.... drumm a great line into them and then wow them with variations and fills. Early on in my bass playing career I love adding fills, which helps fill up some space sparingly!

[@mjcoolj]

Absolutely Right

[@HangindownatDenos]

The Nerves!! Danny you amaze me at every turn 🍻🙌🏻

[@scottshukes2546]

Anyone can play , the trick is putting them in the right order at the right time. I was also a BEHS player back in the day, now getting back into the home arena rock type of playing. I enjoy your videos

[@moondogaudiojones1146]

Well said!! A band is the king!

[@AnnaKissed36]

53 year old beginner here who is learning through SBL, who are excellent teachers BTW. But you are my favourite behs KZbin person by far. Cannot wait for the bass IV content. I could listen to bass IV songs all day and can't wait until I'm good enough or rich enough to get one myself.

[@thedevilswerk708]

Much respect for you bass brother! Thank you for your videos! I like the perspectives you share! As a long time bass musician I am always interested in other behs enthusiasts and artists perspectives.

[@r.l.rachel740]

U Capsulize the bass artisan journey very well. I relate to "Continuous Betterment" acknowledging & respecting each individual(s) unique pathway. GOAL: Enjoyment....... Thx.

[@bonkers622]

yes

[@ExploringGreatBritain]

Well done my friend 🙋🇬🇧🇮🇹

[@regislourenso]

A person with realistic views on worldly matters; grounded. Good stuff.

[@mondoke]

My bass journey is an eternal swing between "I can play more complicated stuff!" and "Oh shit, that's too much, chill out, dude"

[@harbass1648]

I could watch you play my generation all day man

[@markdavis4754]

So relieved you opened the video like that as I though I had fallen victim of THE GLOVE

[@hunterm1194]

Neat

[@iamalfred7435]

Editing rly good in this one. Barely any dead air. Still probably needs some images to flash on screen while you are talking, just to give something that makes each shot a little more unique and show what you are talking about. Also random zooms are always good for help keeping people hooked.

[@Tallhandsome77]

Played bass in several bands from age 21 to 40. It's been about 6 years now and I'm starting to show some side effects of not jamming with other human beings. Sucks. I love your shorts! Funny and interesting. Informative and inspiring. Thanks for doing what you do bro.

[@TheGodParticle]

I love this guy, he really does inspire me to do better. Cheers

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

Danny, would you consider another run on the sold out merch? Love your channel.

[@DannySapko]

Yep! Everything will be restocked plus new designs added. If you can click the 'back in stock request' button it helps us predict quantities and sizes. Thanks.

[@sTeVe-vl3nh]

You're an inspiration, cool dude

[@soundslikesight7876]

Love this. Thank you.

[@thomasrose7713]

BEHS BALLS 👏🏻

[@nemesisbass2133]

I think the age old question of what makes a good bass player is infinitely simpler then anyone realizes. Serve the music. Thats it. If you're in a rock band, and just hang back, and make your bandmates sound great then you're doing great. If you're in a funk group, and you're playing lightning fast slap licks then you're doing great. If you're playing in a jazz band, and you're playing slow, melodic grooves in the pocket then you're great. If you're in a metal group, and you're playing really technical riffs then you're great. It doesn't matter what you're doing so long as you're serving the music, and putting your whole soul into it. We are musicians, and entertainers first, and foremost. So do what you do with love, and love what you do. Because if you don't the crowd will never love your music. Simple as that in my opinion.

[@spectre_bs56]

Fuck yeah

[@dcflake5645]

Danny is a really beautiful singer

[@ralphwest8156]

I couldn't keep up with Scots bass course's ha' ...your vids are a lot of funky fun, you certainly put the Behs in to the Bass ' ...love that Squire VI

[@dk66683]

Hey, I really liked that song, good on you Danny boy!

[@AnnaSapko]

Nice singing at the end!😮👏

[@baabaabaa-El]

Nice of Cal (sic?) to give you the Squier Danny, cant wait to hear it mate!

[@slickrock-p4m]

Back in the 1980's, my mind was blown by Robbie Shakespeare. Though not a musician, when my marriage exploded I bought a pawn shop behs so I could zone out playing along with Robbie, Flabba, and their rock steady forebears. These are the greats who came to mind when I watched your vid.

[@kevinturvey8213]

superb advice - you are the man!!! my recipe these days is: stay low/simple/hypnotic/only fills in gaps

[@bobgreen8142]

Spot on Danny. Can't be doing with all that slappy tappy stuff even though I love a bit of the funk. It's all about finding the music in the song. As Charlie Watts said about drumming, but it applies to behs too - stay in time and stay out of the way.

[@agentdouble-bylamomie]

Your're my Hero ! 🤩 What you play at 2'38 is just incredible. I like it to death

[@a.g.4843]

Hi I am a metal bass player in a 80s metal band…and thats good

[@llRoBoBinHoll]

I think it’s good practice is before you start playing, listen, and take the time to actively imagine something. The number one mistake is to just go into your typical set of licks and arpeggios, while often the most inspired things are done with more of a purpose

[@alanrobert001]

How to be an incredible bass player: First of all: having an impeccable rhythm. In second place: having an impeccable beat. Finally, having an impeccable tempo. After that, the rest is the rest.

[@diredier]

Yes! finally a real bass player on youtube :)

[@1234drums]

Such wise words ❤❤❤❤

[@baileywatts1304]

Yer a true mentch, Danny. Sadly, I cannot send you a bit of cash as I am baned from paypal, but that won't stop me from buying a bit of the merch. Stay strong, my brother in bass.

[@joedeal8802]

Love your stuff.

[@bryanhenderson8807]

Love the sound of your Jazz BEHS. Thanks for showing us how to lay down a groove on the BEHS. To be a great BEHS player, you gotta be able to lay down great grooves. BTW, a rodeo involves cowboys riding horses and roping and branding calves.

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

Actually they don't brand calves in rodeos. The main events are bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback bronc riding, bulldogging (aka steer wrestling), team roping, barrel racing, and calf roping.

[@CalcoCal]

Hope you're enjoying the Bass VI friend!

[@Vaskonga]

Being given a Fender VI is wild 🥶🔥💞💞

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

The best advice I get from watching you is that you've got to keep your eyes superglued to the fretboard as much as possible.

[@AnnaKissed36]

Dave Simpson played a Bass IV played for one of his epic bedroom jams. Around 30 minutes of pure Bass IV beauty.

[@tsiggy]

Wonderful video

[@fruitypebbles803]

I’m a (female) upright bass player who started learning at 46 years old about a year and a half ago. I am in the hell of memorizing all the Dorian and mixolydian scales, and was wondering when can I ever get to play with a band??? It’s good to know that it doesn’t have to be so complicated. 😂

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

Love your name, but I'm a cocoa pebbles girl myself. 😅

[@mbberry135]

My Behs Philosophy is either Fascination Street by the Cure (good to learn since it is a solud Bass VI line) Or John Paul Jones/ Ben Shepherd. Sometimes the Behs in Led Zeppelin and Soundgarden is hard to notice because they are perfectly weaving the Drum rhythm and guitar lead into 1 sound. They each made their guitarists sound so much better. James Jameson is like too. (A subtle request for Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye). Sincerely Mike B. B. From Philly, P.A. U.S.A.

[@Tallhandsome77]

I usually try to fill when the drummer does, or when i feel that a drum fill should happen. I try not to do a ton of moving around during vocals unless it's a pretty high tempo song. I don't during guitar solos either, unless we're picking/plucking/slapping the same rythm.

[@Sociofonia_Hemorrágica]

So inspirational hehehe Thank you Danny ^> ^

[@robertriley4105]

the Nerves sound pretty good, gotta check them out further

[@Blend42]

yay for Bass VI - The Dano version is often a key factor to the Beach Boys 65-67 sound

[@tac0_brax]

i just noodle more the more excited i get to be playing behs! 😂 thanks for the reminder that no one will get mad at me for playing good simple behs

[@cyclejammerj7227]

Just the Right amount of Behs….

[@parkerellerbeck1674]

Think the best kind of bass player and player could be is one that can do anything and fit in with any genre

[@pedruxxo]

#longlivethebehs!!!!!!!!!!

[@archiehebron8944]

Rodeo is a sport where filterless youngsters get on backs of wild bulls and broncos to prove they aren't scared of dying and possibly win a cash prize and an oversized belt buckle for bragging rights. It's pretty amazing stuff, actually. Give it a look.

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

Yep, it often gets voted the most dangerous sport in America (bull riding). Damn things weigh right around a ton. Bronc riding is very dangerous too though.

[@alexfrench9570]

I ❤ listening to cricket on the radio...and Behs of course 😂

[@AndreHodgesFurniture]

Amazing advice, fully agree. Join a band and play. Cheers

[@EpicBassTime_]

felt like missing some information but quite fun

[@mockbattles]

Banger racing!