How To Improvise On The Spot Like James Jamerson

[@JazzBassFunk]

I learned Jamerson's "What's Going On" note for note, and then realized that when he chose to not to play, was just as important as when and what he played... A true Master of space and time.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Exactly - great observation!

[@tomislavkefecek4443]

It is great advice when you link the skills of learning a line 'getting it under your fingers' and' linking up patterns' to connect to the fluidity of how Motown bass lines are open to interpretation without sounding discordant or dissident. Actually sounding groovy and in a rhythmic flux that just flows with the tune or song without relying on repetition. There is a lot to unpack in this tutorial. Thanks Dan, another eye opening lesson.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Cheers, Tomislav. 👍🙏

[@s.d.d.6063]

Hi Dan. Thank you for this vid. I’m a very beginner as a bass player (bought my first bass about 3 months ago) I am more a hard rock/pop music guy than a motown/rb but I am discovering an amazing world of simply great bass lines/ideas in that music. It is really worth listening to the bass greats if the past. 😊

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It really is! Plus a lot of those rock lines came from the music before it, which includes Soul music. It’s always a good thing to learn from the great bass players in history.

[@trevorblair5552]

Hi Dan, your lessons are very engaging and probably one of the best online bass teachers! 🙏🏿

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s very kind, Trevor; thanks very much.

[@petermanley7525]

I totally agree. These ‘straight in’, no messing’ lessons makes these the best bass lessons on KZbin.

[@hosseinjavidiniroomand]

How lucky I am to have found this video. It is very useful for me as a composer to watch these videos. Thanks for sharing. I got good ideas🙏🙏🌹

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s really cool; glad I can help you out! Let me know if there’s anything else a composer would be interested in from a bass perspective…

[@daveevans3380]

I've watched many of your video lessons and as ever, lots of content here and lots to think about. Sometimes Jamerson's playing can get a little busy but always fits the main melody. I use his work to see how the greats get from chord to chord and how the 1/16ths, or rests fit in the song. Great video and thanks again.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

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[@kevmac1230]

Love this Dan,and I'm really going to go the extra mile with this.I love J.J. and his playing, he's influenced so many of my favorite players.In particular,Bruce Thomas who really took to Jamersons' style and ran with It.I always have for the most part used S.S.Rounds (except on fretless) but I'm putting flats on my P Bass today.I believe this lesson will help me rethink a couple of things. Thanks.

[@jaschul]

Bruce Thomas is the James Jamerson/John Entwistle of "New Wave." His lines on Elvis Costello LPs are astounding.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s cool, Kevin! I think you’ll enjoy the sound and vibe of flats.

[@KenFolan-st2zc]

Fantastic video Dan

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏

[@garryyoung8945]

Brilliant lesson Dan. Thank you.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching, Garry!

[@garryyoung8945]

@@OnlineBassCourses Thank you. I’ve just recently put my Daughter onto your channel and she’s really enjoying it.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@garryyoung8945 that’s brilliant. If she has any lesson ideas, let me know!

[@leonleon3773]

very interesting lesson many thanks

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching.

[@leonleon3773]

@@OnlineBassCourses will check more of your videos, once again for you knowledge &simplified explanation

[@JazzBassFunk]

You are a Great Bass guy Mister Dan, even your playing around stuff sounds Awesome!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much, Terry! 🙏🙏

[@nickcourt9604]

So glad I found your channel.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad to have you here, Nick.

[@paulhornbass]

Ok, you got my attention! 👀👀👀👀👀

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Cool!

[@markbass354]

VERY NICE

[@thesanfordmethod1905]

At a quick glance I thought this was Mike Watt, w the flannel and all. :D

[@elpez71]

Dan I have a question? Are passing notes always kinda in the same general area on the bass or just depends on what key ur in??

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Absolutely depends on the key you’re in but also where on the neck you want to play.

[@TheHenbury]

If ever there was an 'antidote' to Putin and his vileness it has to be you, Dan. Every one a complete gem. : )

[@OnlineBassCourses]

If I take your mind off all that then I’m happy! Thanks for watching.

[@jaschul]

You're getting a surprisingly fretless -ish sound with those flatwounds. Sounds great. What's your favorite Jamerson bass line/song?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Jason. I have loads of favourites! Probably What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye. Incredible song.