How to Get GOOD at driving songs on Bass

Are you having a hard time understanding how to drive a song on bass? Have you struggled to come up with ideas on the spot to keep the groove going in churchy gospel and quartet gospel songs? Let me help...
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[@otekootieno3707]

You definitely need to make this a series, I'll be waiting for how to drive on CCM, hillsong/elevation kind of music, African gospel music and in 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures as well 🙏🏽

[@thedirectorist]

Please please give us more. This was very, very good. I so much appreciate your teaching and drive for helping us. Blessings to you and THANK YOU!!

[@JermaineMorganBass]

My pleasure

[@dame4k_881]

More like this please

[@VitaminGdosage]

Ive been playing bass since January, 2023, I am excessively obsessed with gospel bass, I am so glad I follow you and subscribed to your videos! I love your helpful videos! If anyone teaches, please let me know. I really want to perfect the craft!

[@pierreluniere]

@Milton, Robert, Evan - Jermaine is letting our Take Me to the River solo section groove out to the world! ha ha Too funky!

[@lamontjmusiqllc]

Most definitely make this a series and also maybe a series on worship songs as well as those gospel groove songs 😂

[@abiodunoshunkoya7465]

You're a blessing

[@dabiggate]

Great lesson

[@edjohnson2796]

More please!

[@melvinhunt8420]

Yes like to hear more of that

[@shak1020]

Jermaine, I love your videos, especially this one, because I was a part of a contemporary gospel quartet group. Our group came to Louin, Mississippi, and we had a great time playing with some of the home groups. I need some more instructions since I hadn't played in a while.

[@JermaineMorganBass]

That's awesome! Thanks... I actually have a course on quartet... If you have a moment, check it out here. jermainemorgan.net/gospel-quartet-bass-jam/

[@lewisgreenhowe7745]

Thx. Jermaine I understand the concept I'm sharing w musicians, not to give up ething at once and u won't have much to give later in the middle to the end. I'm seeing where I need more development of skills to execute what u r saying. I've watched u grow Jermaine, God bless U my bro n Christ.

[@tommyhorne1039]

Been playing bass for 0ver 45 years with a small break now and then! I have always wanted to learn the feel and playability of southern gospel! Just this short lesson explains a lot to me! As soon as I get the money I will be ordering this lesson from your site! I am a self taught bass player and I know I have some bad habits and also wrong habits! But I’ve been trying to correct these. I am the bassist for our church and would really like to stir the “settled” souls in church and to get them moving for the Lord again! I’ve played modern blues and country rock just about all my life, not much in the walking bass style! Hopefully not too old to teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks again, Brothers in Christ!

[@norris_the_great]

We need more on this topic!!!

[@caesormann]

Lol at that 5:55 mark or so that's my go too really all that he doin in the first six minutes is me all day! I feel validated 😊

[@JermaineMorganBass]

😆😆👍🏾

[@ezravg99]

More please. Great lesson.

[@aaronrucker5045]

Yes I need more, great lesson

[@racheljones5614]

Yes, We need more!❤❤❤

[@kevingray7360]

Love that TC Stack!

[@walterk.evanssr.928]

Jermaine I just came across this video. I just got started playing bass again and I now play with my church worship team. I am so very grateful to you for these lessons and for helping me grow. Your method of teaching is great. Thanks very much.

[@hugocuandon1319]

You are the man! Best wishes from México!

[@Linden_Johnson]

Certainly opened my understanding how to approach shout. Definitely need a nether video, cause I thought driving was something else.

[@brandinwilson9613]

I would like to see more parts especially on the slow songs.

[@JayJackson-hb7ks]

Beautiful! I’m A drummer learning bass. Very helpful! ❤️

[@bernardrolle6709]

i came up playing quartet also .here in Bahamas . listening to Groups like Keynotes and Jackson Southerners . this will enhance what i do..thank for helping. waiting for part 2

[@_Only_Zuul]

that groove is so wow! 🔥 👌

[@rodneyhudsonbasscover6354]

This was the best teaching video ever bro

[@andrecolson3486]

Thank you my guy I needed to see this.

[@kimj.hillsr.6017]

Awesome video, for real.

[@richardstober2540]

Nice lesson and great insight!

[@drdre5800]

Please make this a series. Thank you Jermaine.

[@Gpa129872]

Jermaine, can you do part two of this video and can you do a video on your sound equipment that you use what you recommend to make the base sound clear and have that raw bass sound? Greg.

[@iambass2]

Yes more please Sir!🔥

[@gregchristopher1019]

Like the information you told us

[@xanderlegaspi]

Waiting for part 2 and 3 and 4 and 5...etc ❤

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Hear you loud and clear

[@emmanueltemilade2547]

5:43?!!! Man that felt so good! Couldn’t help but move !

[@nonotesnelson]

Heaviest of facts lol

[@philipdavidson-uq1bu]

Yes I need more lessons thanks

[@jerryg2757]

You also have to know when to use those low notes. Sometimes it drives better playing the middle c up the neck. Sounds more warm, round and “bouncy”. Don’t over use the 5th string just because you have it

[@ballin565]

Higher register is definitely is not used enough in drives when bass players have low B

[@jerryg2757]

@@ballin565 For sure. Unless youre already super professional and disciplined, I feel like for most average/semi pro players, a 5 string actually hinders their playing and and overall progress as a bass player

[@keshawnjack9151]

@@ballin565that’s why I recommend starting off with a 4 string it forces you to use the higher register of the bass and gets you more comfortable in that range so when you get a 5 you can even things out in your sound.

[@johnnydavis4841]

❤hey give another video please I play the keys and I’m just starting out with the bass

[@brutalron]

Never played Gospel or in a church. This is great for all players. good work!

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@dame4k_881]

Great lesson!!!

[@jamilladambo]

Hey! Thanks for the tips! Can you please make a part 2 addressing building up in slower worship songs that have high intensity?

[@JermaineMorganBass]

I’ll add that to the queue

[@johnfosker7315]

You are such a blessing Jermaine thank you.

[@patsyfaynebrichta7167]

Bass guitar amplification is essential for proper sound. I have been a female bass guitar player for over 60 years. In my situation, I need a compact, lightweight system and have using Gallien Krueger (GK) for the past 35 plus years. They design and manufacture their amps, speaker boxes, covers etc in Stockton, California. I use a 500 watt Fusion amplifier with a 12” GK NEO speaker. I also use a 200 watt GK amp for church. The amp weighs five pounds and produces a powerful punch. Look them up online…last but not least, my guitar of choice is a Fender Elite series 5 string Jazz Bass guitar. The church I play in recently upgraded their sound system and now I can patch the bass through the soundboard, huge improvement in the sound. I also play with a Country/ Irish/ Folk group almost every Sunday afternoon, weather permitting…almost forgot to mention that I play by ear, can’t read music…

[@64jazz]

Dude! You were born to do this! (If I may Quote the Great KRS-1), 'Teachers teach and do the world good' ... 😆 the amount of knowledge and insight you provide is incredible and the fact that it's FREE 😮 Wow Dude, You Rock Bro', Thank You, Much Appreciated. Happy Holidays to you and the Family. 👊🏾

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated

[@sabrinabanksmusic]

This is definitely helpful!!! Just what I needed!!!

[@Ancient_ODC]

I like your content. I am a beginner female bassist and I've been pulled to play for different services due to my progression. I would love more drive vids. My church is HEAVY on quartet and I'm a quarter lover myself and want be coldblooded on the bass . I'm learning how to endure long songs and staying clean during the process. Thanks for the advice about slowing down and practicing! My chief musican says the same thing to me.

[@SolidMitchRapp]

Love this information. Thank you so much. I just play the smaller Church - 200-300 per service, 3 services. We rotate so I play 1-2x per month. Had a drummer tell me I need to do walk ups and walk downs. I originally took it as a criticism but have accepted that I need to get out of that pocket. lol. Awesome video

[@jetmerlin412-_2]

Man you are Great Sir! Please More on this topic 🙏 Keep Being Creative Without Rules or Limitations God Bless!

[@wollycrank1212]

Helps alot bruh💯

[@Realministry247]

Thanks for breaking it down brother. Well explained.

[@JermaineMorganBass]

👊🏾😎

[@nichalausrook2397]

This was a great lesson, thank you!

[@gil-abel]

Please can you look into Nigerian gospel music (praise songs) and do a little video to that😁😁🙏🙏

[@basscoup]

Good tips and content. Jermaine, it would help to raise your bass volume relative to the music track.

[@coutlaw3664]

MORE Please

[@antoniobanks309]

Amazing lesson and yes sir more information about this

[@JermaineMorganBass]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@antoniobanks309]

I'm from Hazlehurst Mississippi and you are right, we love a good quatect drive

[@SaxophonistePro1]

Thank you for the lesson Jermaine. I love everyone of your videos. What are the tracks you are playing on. Where can I put my hands on it ? I would be so cool to have in order to work on my drive. You da best. One love ❤

[@toasterflak]

great advice

[@derekwaldrop112]

Great direction and very helpful, definitely would go deeper

[@JermaineMorganBass]

😎👍🏾

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Hear you loud and clear!

[@vic9844]

Extremely good instruction and explanation! Appreciate yu taking the time out to show us these things. 🙏🏾

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Thanks! My pleasure

[@Harmony_Worship]

Moree!!! Maybe what to add scale run/s wise, and when to add it

[@ericdavis4987]

MORE!

[@alterbridge7091]

Thanks man.

[@JermaineMorganBass]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@user-yk4ls5kr2h]

well done give another video

[@JaQba91]

James Brown would had something to say about this ;) And from further place - Israel Houghton or Kirk Franklin also :)

[@DrPhatChords]

👏👏👏

[@kenmorgan7947]

I want to be able to get the "something stankin look" when it gets good

[@JermaineMorganBass]

😂

[@philipdavidson-uq1bu]

can i get more lessons on the pentatonic, thanks brother

[@markbass354]

VERY NICE VIDEO

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Thanks

[@royozier4684]

Please give more because I need helping expanding tht walkn drive

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Check my walking bass videos I did a few years back. Simply search Jermaine Morgan walking bass on KZbin

[@JermaineMorganBass]

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[@jmoosic]

Quartet music like you said drives itself. I think the hardest thing to drive is CCM music....lemme know what your thoughts are on that

[@JermaineMorganBass]

We're gonna get there...

[@ericdavis4987]

Please!!

[@davidvancejr.2608]

What up I need your help real bad I play bass ear.But sometimes I forget the note they playing in. I play a 5 strings bass. I hope u get this messages soon.You a have bless Holidays to you and your family 👪 .

[@harrysutton8998]

Sit and simmer!

[@daylanmims7643]

4 or 5 string bass for beginners learning to play bass guitar for gospel music?

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Either one will work. Realistically the 5 string would probably be more useful because of the versatility

[@JermaineMorganBass]

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[@daylanmims7643]

Thank you 😊 for the info n response. That all I need to know. I’m check out your website also. @JermaineMorgan

[@JermaineMorganBass]

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[@JBassKeys323]

Do you normally go with standard tuning?

[@JermaineMorganBass]

It varies. Typically I play flat when I’m not teaching

[@zx11dlegend]

Are you standard tuning?

[@zx11dlegend]

Please Please another video Please. Thanks

[@JermaineMorganBass]

Yes

[@dame4k_881]

More lessons ki no

[@jacobmorgan1064]

U kno how 2 get down on dat neck and just start lopin😂

[@JermaineMorganBass]

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[@keithowens2554]

Sounds a bit like Stevie Wonder

[@caz-leighwagenaar3320]

That fender sounds fat.