HOW TO MEMORISE the Bass FRETBOARD (In 4 Steps)

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This is a video on how to find every note on the bass fretboard in 4 steps for Beginners to Intermediates.
0:00 Stuff you Need to Know
0:54 Step 1 - Open Strings
1:07 Step 2 - Beginner Zone
3:17 Sharps and Flats
4:42 Octaves
5:01 Step 3 - Improver Zone
5:56 Intermediate Zone
Heres that note finder! random.bretpimentel.com/
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[@scott-steven8591]

Thanks for this. At 49, after decades of dreaming about learning the bass, I'm finally getting one. This video is a godsend. Subbed. Thanks very much, wish me luck. Hopefully I'll be jamming along with Trevor Dunn in no time.

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks Scott. I hope you enjoy learning the bass! Good luck.

[@drubonneau1638]

Did you keep up with it after 5 months? I’m kinda interested to know

[@morganneher8643]

@@drubonneau1638I’m curious too :)

[@aussiesoldier0177]

I'm turning 40 this year and have decided to pursue playing Bass like I first dreamed in my early teens. First lesson is booked in :-)

[@martinheath5947]

How's it going?

[@DreamersAwakenStudio]

I m soon to be 41, and got a Bass for an early bday gift. Been hooked on tutorials." Bass is the instrument to the soul. " - Daniel Oiyageh

[@Str8Dfense7]

I’m 62, I was sent this clip by my son who is an awesome musician he can play everything, very well too….. I have played sax, but a medical episode which has the left side of my mouth partially paralyzed is temporarily preventing me from blowing in it effectively, anyways….. this clip is going to help me learn the fret board so much easier. It is a good step by step process to help memorize frets and fingers to use…. Thanks to my son and to you for this lesson on fret board memorization

[@MadWeldz]

im glad you keep on trying no matter what. Stay positive.

[@henryporvaznik9288]

The random note finder is really cool. Never seen anyone else with that !! It's like learning the keyboard or typewriter.

[@patrickmaloney6440]

52 years old, and just started learning bass... this video is a godsend! Thanks!

[@a.k.7840]

Amazing! I'm 53 and just started learning bass! This video is incredibly helpful!

[@ericdowell818]

I`m just starting at 61 and this makes so much sense.

[@1000ManTribe]

Welcome, I'm 60 and just started about a year ago. Having a blast!

[@jasonstyrke1805]

Good luck to all, I started bass as well, next thing you know, you will be playing an acoustic or electric guitar or both. I just got an electric guitar and I swear it was an instrument made for me... I loved bass when I started out, and jamming with friends. Learning bass, definitely helps with lead guitar stuff. Just need to add the B string and the notes.

[@Romans--bo7br]

74+... just Re-learning the Bass since last fall (2022)... after having not played it since I was 18 yrs old (1967),,, and now self learning the Lap & Console Steel guitar, as well as the Mandolin, which I just bought (Loar 310BBF) in October (2023), have some Harmonica's as well, now... but haven't really gotten around to them, Yet! Lol Have fun, guys.

[@shahinislam7550]

E A Destroys Game

[@Guitartomguitar]

haha love that!

[@bemimu]

That’s also how I remember it 😂

[@Defmusicman1]

Enjoyed this video. I’m a deaf bassist so the visuals really help a lot.

[@johngalvao1969]

This is singularly the most plain explanation and pattern association version of memorizing the bass fretboard that Ive ever seen. After watching your video and running through it a few times, Ive actually got it for the most part...even that last little L shape with DGCF I just think about how people downtune to that tuning and we are at the 12th fret so it works for me,,,thank you so much. AS soon as I get paid I am going to buy you a few cups of coffee bro!!!

[@rustyshackleford3473]

The most clear fretboard explanation I've gotten! Thanks bro!!

[@abigailemory4895]

Heyy! I'm so glad that I ran across this video. I'm a bass player, but I literally just "play around" with it. I'm here to LEARN more. My family and I are a Gospel Bluegrass group, and we're going to have our first album recorded pretty soon, so I'm having to learn a few new originals! I have a hunch that your videos are going to help me a lot. Thanks so much! I'm going to start practicing using this video today!!

[@bobs_VA]

Awesome concepts and fingerboard cheats to learn as a beginner. Learning these tips really help get the "feel" of the bass. I've been trying to do that on my own for over a year now, and with instruction from other online bass instructors. Appreciate these concepts better than most lessons so far! I subscribed!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@a.k.7840]

This is most helpful video I've found for learning the fret board for absolute beginners! Thanks so much!

[@nick_wells6105]

You’re so helpful, thanks for inspiring me to push through and understand all of this, you’re a good dude

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks Nick

[@rjp63vip]

Music is infinite! And you're never to old to learn to play an instrument. I started learning the guitarlele harmonica , tenor ukulele and at 56 the baritone ukulele , at 58 the acoustic guitar and at 59 the bass guitar. Music is funtastic, it helps me be more creative, write songs be inspired and inspiring. Thank you for this awesome pattern. Bass, please! We be jamming all over the fret board ! Ps. It all started for me when I was 11 taking organ lessons and then playing organ and piano at a Baptist church when I was 15 until I was 25. Let the Music play! Let your music play! Always all ways 🎶

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Roylin. My oldest guitar student started at 78. You're never too old to learn!

[@lindahector-bedrockcreations]

Just got my bass and this is wonderful. Thank you

[@growlandroll]

I was looking for a note randomizer to practice for a couple of days now, lucky that I've ran into your video. Thank you so much for all the information!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Youre welcome

[@danilobernaschina1842]

Thanks, exactly what I needed after 3 months of really beginners practice thank you 👍👍

[@BassBajo]

This is an incredibly well explained video. Thanks alot. Will be practicing til I memorize the entire fretboard.

[@bakatronix]

thank you. second week in my beginner zone practice and its been really helpful.

[@Law-hi8un]

Thank you Tom. This really helps! God Bless you

[@jeannekins1533]

Im a 48 year old woman who just received a bass guitar for Christmas from my husband! This video really helped me with the basics. Thank you! 😊

[@Guitartomguitar]

Glad I could help!

[@misterthom100]

Great video. And as a starting bass player, thank you for your content

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks very much

[@sickinthahead6557]

I like this, this is the best method I have seen so far. I learned a lot just watching it one time.

[@a.bhramani]

Amazing class, exactly what i was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@eckalecka]

Just connected the octaves of a note to the knight on a chessboard!!!!! YAY!!!! Thanks for showing this to me. In public schools, this is called "differentiating". Students can relate other things in life to the objective to make learning easier and more accessible. If it weren't for your teaching of the octave placement of notes, 2 down and 2 over I wouldn't have connected it to chess (although for the knight it's 1 over 2 down or some variation). So, now, I understand completely! :) So, in the future, you (teachers) can mention this kind of thing to your students if you think they need it (visual learners). There are hundreds of other ways to differentiate, and this is one thing the internet is good for. We can find videos to suit our needs. Thanks for being in the right place at the right time!!!

[@philly111]

Thank you for sharing this video, much appreciated!

[@smithy3298]

Alright mate, i have been learning the ubass for about 2 months now, since watching your videos, a few days ago, i have advanced more in those few day than what i have in the last couple of months, i can actually play some tunes thanks to you, Al

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks Alan. I really appreciate that. It's not often I get comments like this, but when I do, it really motivates me. Hope you continue enjoying learning the bass.

[@captaincasual7239]

Oh thank goodness, i needed that. As someone who's used to keyboards (I.E., nicely ordered notes going left to right) and just started the bass, the fretboard has been perplexing me.

[@DougStrahle]

I’ve spent over a decade teaching stringed instruments and you sir, are an amazing teacher. You’re blessed with talent and passion! Great video

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Doug!

[@hyperion2551]

This blew my mind, great video dude!

[@countesscrows]

oh man I've been trying to learn the fretboard and it's taken me a while. That note picker will also be a great addition to my practice sessions. Thanks!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks! Happy it helped.

[@redgloveswriting3327]

OMFG! What an amazing video! This has helped me no end. Been playing piano for years but very, very new to bass. Thank you!!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks, really pleased to hear that :-)

[@JoshuaCainong]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us.. i Hope you can share more of your talents . From philippines

[@Guitartomguitar]

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[@phoebegadores7583]

thank you so much for sharing you knowledge and talent to people,this help a lot not only to me but i am sure for many who love music,keep on and God bless..

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks Phoebe!

[@svenleeuwen]

This is a very, very handy video! And that random note generator is now in my standard practice routine. Super!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Sven!

[@odusheba]

one of the most useful videos I found lately

[@OHSteve5150]

Excellent advice and lesson, thank you for sharing!

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks very much!

[@josephinecaruana3847]

Cheers for your help I started learning bass and this will be a massive help

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Josephine!

[@kelvinbrooks9588]

Awesome lesson!!

[@grantleyruffin2889]

this helped me a lot thank you so much

[@the-primered-thumb]

New subscriber, this takes me back to so many alternative nights I used to frequent back in the day 😉👍

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

[@tedbeauchamp2009]

I like your concept of learning the Fretboard. Brilliant!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Ted!

[@alm5851]

Lovely! Thank youso much

[@erwellsison1481]

Love this tutorial.

[@coryspence5903]

Long time player, my bass has been collecting dust for a few years, now. Today this video made it so simple to memorize these notes. Can beleive I bever spent the time to learn my fretboard better 😂

[@BammBamm2273]

Wow, after years of asking these questions in my head and other people, you explained it all in this short video🎉 👏🏾💥😭🏋🏽‍♂️🎸 Time to buy one now..

[@Guitartomguitar]

Cool, I'm really happy it helped.

[@lindasmith6668]

This was a great video! 😊 Thanks so much.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Linda!

[@shireboundscribbles]

This has been really helpful, thank you.

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks!

[@libbymcdowell3206]

WOW! The Note Finder is exactly what I need as I move up the fret board in my playing. I just started playing a few months ago and I play in a concert band. I have played other treble clef wind instruments for over 50 years and so learning bass clef was a stumbling block. I constantly had to transpose in my head. Now I can get down to business & learn the notes the right way. Thank you so much!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Libby. I'm really happy it helped!

[@1wood101]

This is great! I've spent too much time just trying to memorize.

[@seantang89]

Fantastic video!! Well presented

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks Sean

[@Daymon_Music]

This is amazing. You are amazing.

[@codychickadee5095]

Thanks Tom. Great lesson.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Cody

[@kehindeadeyemoadeyemi3090]

Wow!!!! An excellent teacher.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

[@paulwhilden6502]

Enjoyed this...thank you for sharing

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Paul

[@garrettplekenpol]

This is extremely helpful thank you

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Garrett

[@Mr4Strings]

Nice!!! Thanks!!

[@Mr._Fit_Atheist]

Great beginner's lesson indeed. The octave game really helps master the fretboard indeed. I've used a metronome , starting with A, (play all the A's, move on to B, gets tricky if you don't have it mastered, lol) working up to G...

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thats great to hear! Thanks for commenting.

[@1CrypticPhoenix]

I don't play bass but I'm considering getting one, and despite being quite musically illiterate, this video surprisingly made some sense to me. If I ever do decide to start playing, I'll definitely be back. Great video!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks! I hope you do get a bass. They're lots of fun.

[@debralearyan8844]

❤ Wow! Tom, Thanks 💫

[@jonathonrwills1825]

This is really great thank you!!!!😊

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Jonathon

[@pianoman6639]

Brilliant thanks so much

[@Guitartomguitar]

No worries

[@sophistsage9748]

This video change my mind from giving up bass to there is a still chance that i can learn.

[@MC-qe5qb]

Super useful! Thanks

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks!

[@Smelter57]

An excellent find, I bought my first bass yesterday as a retirement present for myself. There is no link in the description to the website of the note generator. The on screen showing gets obscured when pausing the video. As a type/write it down it is doable, but a copy and paste would be a lot easier. Thanks for posting.

[@Rawi888]

Thank you for this.

[@Guitartomguitar]

You're welcome. Thanks.

[@empressironbladder8942]

You did a FANTASTIC job breaking this down for a beginner. Everything you said makes sense, and is easy to remember! Gave you a like and a subscribe

[@user-io1gw4cu2i]

Thank you sir

[@leviyitzhaqgarbose3523]

Thank you---SMART STUFF!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

[@vlkt7488]

Great stuff, very helpful with clear explanation. Can be shared with any person who is new to bass =)

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks!

[@PaulSmith-ed8ky]

Really good

[@KeithCopeland778]

Excellent!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

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Thanks!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

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Nice video ,thanks .liked and subscribed 👍

[@Guitartomguitar]

thanks!

[@a.firkaly6548]

“Elephant Feeds on Broccoli Cheese” is a great way to remember that there’s no sharp between EF and BC. It’s just weird and sticks in your mind lol

[@unknownentrappment_ed3522]

Thanks

[@rowenajarantella6406]

i love to learned this bass guitar..

[@brianwilliams1588]

Thank you for the G String joke! That took me back 25 years 😆 🤣

[@Barry101er]

Looking forward to trying this!

[@Guitartomguitar]

Great Barry, let me know how you get on. Hope you're well mate.

[@Barry101er]

@@Guitartomguitar All good-still settling in with the new digs

[@Guitartomguitar]

​@@Barry101er Cool. I've been to LA a couple of times and really like the variety of different areas.

[@user-jg6cy8iv5k]

thanks bro

[@MrJedijunkie]

I now have a desire to want to learn how to play. I am 53 yrs old and I hope I can do this. I just recently purchased my first ever electric guitar and hope to learn to play that as well.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Cool, you'll be fine. Good luck!

[@myetvchannel733]

Thanks for this..

[@Guitartomguitar]

My pleasure

[@pariyarparas7739]

Great information,,,btw What model bass are you using in this video?.

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Thank you tom

[@Guitartomguitar]

You're welcome!

[@csmith6275]

ok i found the notefinder and love your videos. Im using the technique you showed C is on the third fret using the third finger, when i got to the next set i don't know if im doing it right. but i started on the 5th fret with the first finger and on the dots use the next dot third finger. I need help.

[@cafeine]

great video

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

[@user-io2lx4qm9u]

Thanks, I’m 62 and getting it slowly.

[@PatrickLarson]

OMG a light just went on in my 55 year old brain. This is very helpful!

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Awesome

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Michael!

[@prograven4844]

if we learn the scale letters backwards it would be much useful. cos scales go up n down.. right? i got this idea watching this. thanks

[@BrianPellerin]

Never memorize what you can solve more easily by writing it down. Save the effort of memorizing for what truly needs to be memorized. I marked every fret with the note it plays with a permanent marker. Best improvement I’ve ever enjoyed with an instrument. Now I have the ability someone who knows where every single note is without even thinking.

[@ALaughingMan]

Hey, your not kiwi at all are you? Great vid BTW mate, love it

[@noelbass94]

Nice soundgear

[@carlosdeno]

A classical guitarist in the first 2-3 years, only learns up to the fifth fret. Great video.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Great, thanks! I play classical guitar, and the higher strings are always tricky to remember. I don't enjoy sight reading on the upper strings!

[@danilobernaschina1842]

Grazie.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Really appreciate that Danilo!!!

[@macklorrenphillip9443]

I do play the base guitar however I want improve my way how I learned to play it

[@MrBubbydoo]

Why has nobody every explained the flats and sharps so easy to a nooby like. Thank you

[@OnCounterpoint]

Thanks for the video. What kind of a bass is that?

[@Guitartomguitar]

Hey, it's an Ibanez SD GR Active. They haven't made them in 15 years or so, but I love it.

[@JerryTheHeretic]

what ap is that youre using to test yourself?