How to play BASS FILLS... like the pro's do it.

[@gabrielrochamelo8183]

Yeah! Totally Jamerson! And, yes please, more content about R&B fills and everything! Cheers from Brazil!

[@gabrielrochamelo8183]

Great video, BTW! This kinda videos are awesome! Really helps me a lot!

[@TheWhmaxwell]

All of this.. thanks!! Favorite... tough one man, maybe Aint no mountain high enough but depends on the mood :D

[@JonRohland]

Jamerson, yes!!! Love the systematic approach. Can't wait to try that approach on some Pino fills! BTW, your channel has been instrumental (see what I did there) in turning this guitar player of 25 years into a proper bass player (although the wife says I just needed new fodder for G.A.S...) Thanks a bunch!

[@robblake9947]

Would love to hear about some common features in Jamerson's bass lines. What's Going On is my fave among many others.

[@jimcooper7925]

More Motown and funk please J Cooper

[@PC160]

I have always loved Jamerson's playing. I think if I had to pick only ONE song, it would be "I Was Made To Love Her" by Stevie Wonder. In that song, he does fills, melody and outlines all the chords, all in one 2:37 take. The Master!

[@vjw48sav]

Appreciate your concern for your students - that's me. I've played bass since highschool (1967) - you introduce me to new ideas all the time. Really have gotten a lot from this lesson. Thank you!

[@nigelbass]

yes! this lesson is exactly what i needed to work on I just feel like adding this if it'll help someone- Variation #1 starts on the "a" of 3 Variation #2 starts on the 4 Variation #3 starts on the "e" of 4 Variation #4 starts on the "+" of 4

[@T1mbrW0lf]

Scott "misbehaving" at 10:55 - works just fine for me. Nothing wrong with a "What the hell was that?" or "Didn't see THAT coming" riff once in awhile - and it demonstrates the rhythm and composition sense that attracted me to SBL.

[@nothingwheel]

Excellent and useful lesson. I had the opportunity to do exactly what you were talking about and play professionally for a decade and I almost naturally started gravitating towards more soul-oriented playing once I got comfortable on a tune. I found copping many of those licks and grooves lent itself well to making any song "pop" in our own way ("our" being the rhythm section, not just myself, but drums and r. guitar) It didn't matter what song it was either. It have been a Temptations song, or Springsteen or Rascal Flatts or Daft Punk or Imagine Dragons... I could find a way to squeeze licks like you are demonstrating into almost everything and not only did it work, it worked REALLY REALLY well and would affect the way the whole rhythm section fit together and performed.

[@satyrosphilbrucato9140]

Total Jamerson fan, with my favorite bassline of his being "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." That's one of the first basslines to catch my attention as a kid, and it can still bring me near tears almost half a century after I'd first heard it.

[@davidswab3634]

Hey Scott! I'm really a fan of the lessons. I'm not even a bass player, and I love your approach to teaching, your personable attitude and your clear skill on the instrument. I find I'm translating what you're teaching to my other instruments. All I want now is a bass to practice all this good stuff you're teaching!

[@torq3699]

I've always loved Jamerson even before I even knew who he was. I grew up listening to Motown records in the sixties, but back in those days the back-up musicians hardly ever got enough credit. I can't think of just one of his songs as my favorite, but I love the way he takes simple basic arpeggios and through putting a little rhythm change and timing into it, it becomes something amazing.

[@MoPower2112]

Woah, I didn't even realize that was a thing I was doing, but it totally makes sense. Changing the beat the fill starts on is such a simple idea, but you really displayed is importance perfectly! Awesome lesson!

[@devinebass]

Glad you enjoyed it man :)

[@trevorblair5552]

Scott's Bass Lessons Hi Scott, I play in a Mowtown tribute band. Favourite Jamerson bass line "Can't get next to you" by the Temptations.👍🏾🙏🏿

[@baileyelectric]

More Jamerson please! Gladys Knight's " I Heard It Through The Grapevine" bass line is finger funk at its best! His sense of time and feel allowed him to effortlessly create infectious grooves that are still considered to be some of the most creative, hard grooving bass lines to this day. His innate ability to play busy, melodic lines without ever stepping on the vocals or any other instruments was truly incredible. Lately I've been digging on Roscoe Beck's work with Robben Ford and the Blueline. A true Jedi Knight on bass.

[@colindupee]

As a beginner, there's an experiment I'd really like you to do: 1) Tune your bass differently (i.e. not in fourths). 2) (Try to) Play in-time. 3) Identify what parts of your playing you're having to think about that you're normally NOT thinking about. 4) Report back. I'm dying to know how much of what you do is muscle memory, and how much you're actually thinking about. I feel like knowing which is which could really inform what I practice, and how. Thanks Scott!

[@TheOphiliark]

There is never enough Jameson! Please do as much content as you can stand

[@terrencechase8651]

Yes James Jamerson is the beginning of the contemporary electric bass. My favorite Jamerson bass lines are Darling Dear and I'm Gonna Make you Love Me. Please more old school groove stuff!

[@dwcleary8694]

+1 for any R&B you want to talk about. It never gets old. One of my favs is the J5's I Want You Back--but I think that's Wilton Felder on bass.

[@BelligerentBurgers]

Darling dear by the Jackson 5. Jamerson is amazing, love to hear loads more of those old lines. (Carol Kaye as well!)

[@Mrbeaucaire]

BelligerentBurgers Hell yes. Darling dear is a definite favourite of mine.

[@_brocklee]

I would love to hear some content on reggae. Specifically on the unique styles of artists like Aston Barrett and Stu Brooks.

[@gratefulila9980]

Gotta check out robbie shakespeare and flabba Holt too brother. Robbie learned alot from family man. Flabba played in the roots radics and was playing on tons and tons of classics.

[@jbarbs808]

familiarizing with the one drop rhythm is first.

[@christophervillareal6151]

Absolutely 100%

[@VincentPeterlongo]

I absolutely love James Jamerson lines. I've been working on 'Ain't no mountain high enough ' and it is fantastic. I surely would appreciate special studies on line about motown, stax, soul R&B tunes.

[@Bassplayingypsy]

Today I been listening to Coltrane giant steps. Not to much on the walking bass line in the tune. But more the solo. Both piano and sax. Freaking amazing. Oh. Date this day is July. 28th 2020.

[@vovachammonet5771]

All Jamerson - All Day ! - All the bravado of the slap - super complexities does not compare to the the way Jamerson's beautiful lines pull those MoTown tunes together - Brilliant!

[@ryankirby8389]

Even before I knew who he was, when I was a kid listening to my dad's records I couldn't get enough of "that bass player from Motown with the bouncy style." Jamerson is still my favorite. It's hard to pick a favorite from among his lines, but I've always thought that the last bit of Marvin Gaye's "Save the Children" is fifty seconds of ecstasy. Great video - thanks!

[@TheGreatElmer]

Video idea: Do a video about making a bass work for a specific genre of music. For example, you generally play P-Bass. Many beginners (except Maiden fans) do not associate a P with metal. They write it off as "not a bass for metal". Go through what you would do to make your P work well in a hard rock or metal setting. Likewise, you could take something generally associated with metal (maybe a Spector or something pointy) and outline what you would do to make it work in an R&B setting. What type of strings? EQ? Pedals? Amp settings?

[@hankabuldank9602]

Jamerson fan yes. How sweet it is to be Loved by You. It's bouncy pop-style yet still funk-y & groove-y. Anything Motownesque you want to teach, I'll watch. You've helped me tremendously Scott. Super Kudos. Don't stop.

[@derrickjackson1490]

I love James Jamerson! I'd say "What's Goin On" is one of my favorites that I'd like to learn.

[@jamieandjasminecretz8755]

I like James Jamerson, his basslines have a very unique style and sound that I feel can never be duplicated by anyone. From Les Claypool and Victor Wooten to Pino Palladino and Rob Trujillo, they all dig James Lee Jamerson.17 years after his death in 1983, Jamerson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. There are scores of bassists today who make a living out of teaching others how to play like him, proving that his technique and tone are as influential now as they were back then. As the following lines will testify, it's easy to see why he's held up as one of the greatest bass players of all time. My Auntie also plays bass as does my grandpa, my auntie has a special style as well, for me, emotional time, her melodies a few that she does play you can hear the words, you can hear the special way the tune actually goes. That is her special groove For my favorite bassline, I don't know they are all good. Bernadette would probably be one, What's going on. Yeah, I don't have my favorite one anyway that is my say. I would probably get comments that blah blah blah I am wrong and why I don't care. lol

[@btrainbraydeboisseranc7570]

Man Scott! I’ve been playing bass professionally for over 20 yrs and just wanted to let you know that I’ve recently started watching your videos and love em bro! You groove your damn bass like crazy love your videos keep up the good work brother!

[@Glowyy]

For me it would have to be Bernadette and I want you back by the Jackson 5 Love the Bass lines Jamerson plays. It all fits and blends well.

[@ruminantmelanoid5444]

Bernadette was a cold blooded bassline by the master. There is some debate as to whether Wilton Felder, or Bob Babbitt played bass on I Want You Back.

[@martinheath5947]

+Ruminant Melanoid Wilton Felder!

[@jor_dasan1810]

It's incredible how groovy you can make the metronome sound. Great lesson! Your work is the aim of any bass player. Thanks for sharing!

[@5800lwb]

Absolutely yes, Major James Jamerson fan. One of My favorite Bass lines is "Darling Dear" by the Jackson 5, & another is Marvin Gaye's, "What's Going On". I would love to see you break those down. Thanks!

[@oterovidal2484]

I love James Jamerson! I love Inner City Blues' Bass line! So Simple and so Good (:

[@jaumegost]

For me, the hardest part "to fell" it's been the second riff, the one with five notes. Eventually I got it, thinking it as a "3+2" instead of a "5". Nice lesson :)

[@randallclark2407]

You rock man. Just started playing the bass again after a roughly 20 year hiatus. Love the info my man.

[@willbracy]

aint no mountain high enough!!!! he killed that...i was never a really big fan of the song till i started playing bass and paid attention one of the most underrated basslines...yes more rnb

[@SATXbassplayer]

OF COURSE I love Jamerson! Favorite bassline: Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Would LOVE to see more Jamerson, Motown, R&B and Funk lessons - what about James Brown lessons??!!

[@basslinephunk3441]

There you go again, Scott.This video is right on time!

[@mariusgoldhammer]

i love "what's happening brother". jamerson is the michelangelo of bass! thanks for the great lessons, scott! you're the MAN!

[@theprogconnoisseur7955]

Scott, your dynamics are probably some of the best I've ever heard! Way to go, M8!

[@matzeklingner3902]

listened to glenn fricker this morning, as a bass player i need some love right now...

[@davidhammers9708]

I've been addicted to Jamerson's line from Gladys Knight's version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine". soo good

[@norbertkurtwilhelm]

I am a huge fan of James Jamerson. My favorites are Bernadette and Grapevine. I dig your videos very much - thank you!

[@jimjacobs1961]

Jamerson yes yes yes. Love everything he did with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, on top of everyone else. Thanks!

[@keithkenyon3845]

Whatever you feel like putting up will be fine! I trust you!! :) These videos have helped me tremendously. I swear you alone have posted a lifetime's worth of content........ I do actually dig "Reach Out I'll Be There" -The Four Tops

[@jasonm2279]

I could not agree more, but how do you teach someone what a groove is. IMO they have to feel it to get it. SO teach them to feel and the groove will come naturally. Otherwise, I am very happy you're delving into these genres. PLEASE keep this coming. Motown bass playing is where almost everyone listening has at one point understood what... groove is. Cheers and thanks from Toronto Canada.

[@bwj8]

Love Jamerson! I have always come back to his style, and guys who were influenced by him, like John Paul Jones. I groove deeply on so many of his songs, but I especially like Bernadette, What's Going On, and so many of the Stevie Wonder things like I Was Made To Love Her. I would never tire of you focusing on his style.

[@tcencore]

James Jamerson is definitely one my top ten. Most others of my top ten were influenced by him. I checked some of his songs out one day and realized my dad listened to them when I was younger. Would definitely recommend the book "Standing in the Shadows of Motown." Fav line would be "I Was Made to Love Her." But there are so many other good ones.

[@nwolf9591]

I love Jameson's bass lines. He puts down a grove like no other. I have no particular favorite. I enjoy them all. I would like more lessons built around the R&B style. It is more relevant to my style and ability to play at speed.

[@ianbrady9223]

The Gladys Knight and the Pips version of "Heard It Through the Grapevine". Blows my mind every time

[@ThePhoton6]

Omg whoaaaaaaaa !! Yessssssssss !! I've been waiting for a lesson like this since forever !! Thanks Scott !!!

[@MHS-421]

You said Jameson and I decided to pour myself a glass while improving my fills. Bass fills and single malt Irish whiskey pair so well. Great video. Thanks. Cheers.

[@phillipcross9375]

Yes! James is the greatest in his genre and of all time. like it or not, he’s influenced every bass player whether they know it or not. And fever in the funkhouse is a tough cut

[@smdias65]

Thanks for the lesson! The most memorable of James Jamerson's bass lines for me is "Boogie Fever," because I have that song on 45, kids. Lately, I've been listening to David Paich's bass (synth) line on "Turn Your Love Around." It's one of the first bass lines I learned and I rediscovered the sheet music recently.

[@taukhouse44]

Jamerson is THE MAN!! favorite bass line is " I was Made to Love Her"

[@kommokilari]

Thanks for the video. Yes, more analyzing James Jamerson bass lines and fills. First "For once in my life". Why, it's a song within a song! Second "What's Going On" and third "I Was Made to Love Her". Kind regards from Finland.

[@julianhosking]

James Jamerson for ever!!!!! My favourite bass line is Gladys Knight and the pips Heard it through the Grapevine! Jamerson totally rules on it!

[@danielhoneycutt3100]

Jamerson all day! Yeah, R&B ideas and lessons are great!

[@OldBeatleMan]

Yes please, more Jamerson. "Whats Going on" is a masterpiece … Thank you

[@davidgrigg7398]

I like the thumping styles best, as well as styles You've been teaching in Your videos

[@scottishross91]

What I would love Scott, is some stuff based around rock music. Not the root note stuff, but the interesting stuff that John Paul Jones did! I guess bluesy rock.

[@metallicarocks911]

I LOVE JAMERSON! His use of diatonic scales, and dissonant/passing tones are why he is one of my favourite bassists! He was taken away from us far too soon! :/ RIP My favourite basslines from him are either For Once In My Life (Stevie Wonder) or Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye)... Such great basslines

[@The66jazz]

Love the practice technique! I would add - don't always fill on the 4th beat! The drums are going to want some turn-arounds and the guitar will want pick-up notes leading into solos.

[@riccardospila1183]

I'm a huge fan of James Jamerson, and my favorite bassline is "Darling Dear". It sounds lire a groovin' melodic solo without gettin' in ihe way of the other members of the band. Just Great!!!

Endless fountain of lessons. So many ways to learn stuff.

[@xingyibeast]

Yes! More James Jamerson! I'm only a beginner ( in the first module of Mark Smith's Bassic Fundamentals, Major & Minor Arpeggios - working on two songs: Take Five and Had To Cry Today), but ... Even before I start to work on studying Paul McCartney, I want to get the James Jamerson book, and work through it. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, it was those Motown Basslines that I listened to as a kid, that are, to me - the essence of music.

[@corkskrewclubhouse93]

My favorite Jamerson lines: "Darling Dear" - Jackson 5 "It's a Shame" - The Spinners "What's Going On" - Marvin Gaye

[@Southeastsends]

I have picked up the Soften the Glare CD. It's nice to hear Ryan Martinie really stretch himself.

[@joebiafora2605]

Scott. Jameson is the best.....I am a fan...I would like to hear more R&B. You're an amazing player and teacher but so many of us gigging players need that "solid riff" that just keeps the beat in a lot of the blues and R&B music we play. Solid great Jamerson lines ...would be great....Thank you for asking. Cheers

[@patrickkimberguitar8967]

I love your videos man I'm a guitarist but find these bass videos really interesting and gives me great ideas for my rhythm playing KEEP IT UP SCOTT !!!!

[@robertmessina4142]

My Girl ! So clean and precise.

[@mrlucius57]

great as always. THANK YOU SO MUCH SCOTT!!!, for making such valuable knowledge available.... Jamerson! a god among bassists... I remember when i was getting started and I properly heard the baseline to "aint no mountain high enough"... it just blew my mind how the bass sounded like it was dancing all over the place but at the same time it was holding the groove perfectly...I tried to transcribe it but it was impossible at that time.

[@Conquistador76]

Jamerson was a genius! So melodic with his lines. Ain't no mountain high enough probably my favorite

[@kimsonne9801]

"What's Going On" is no. 1 - however; have made a Spotify playlist with 40+ different original Jamerson bass lines (as listed in "standing in the shadow of motown") - a lot of really good stuff!

[@terridemarco6647]

Jamerson is the Master! More of him, yes please!!! My fav bassline is What's going on Marvin Gaye, amazing x

[@jasevtr1000]

Sounds so amazing Scott, I could listen to that groove for hours! Your videos and playing is inspiring man :)

[@pjmuck]

Of course you need more Jamerson! Also Bob Babbitt and Carol Kaye too. One of my favorite Jamerson performances is on Stevie Wonder's, "For Once in My Life." Jamerson could get very busy in some of his lines, yet he never clashed with the melody or other parts and always kept the groove moving while anchoring the beat.

[@taramilton8695]

Love Jameson! Aint no Mountain High Enough! Respect!!!

[@thillwl]

Love Jamerson stuff! "Ain't No Mountain" is my favorite.

[@raulkanyas354]

maybe it's not his most complicated line but i love 'the reflections' with the supremes. nobody could write a better bass line on this song for sure.

[@RussellGuldin]

Absolutely a Jamerson fan! My favorite line of his is from Bernadette by the Four Tops; I feel like he always went to a new level for the Tops, and this tune is just brilliant!

[@tommywilliams4073]

"What's Going On". Ultimate Jamerson!

[@ferrisfleming4384]

Absolutely, more Jamerson! My fav has always been Bernadette.

[@dirkpehrke9909]

I'm absolutely into Jamerson. For me his masterpiece are the first 4 tracks of Gaye's What's Going On album. It's more like a symphony than 4 different pieces. There's a lot of interplay and repeated patterns. It gets more complex with every track. What's Going On in itself - a masterpiece for sure - still follows a tradional structure - the verses and the refrain, the bridge. Jamerson varies a lot, puts a different fill into the second verse etc., but it is still very traditional. Then it gets more into a masterpiece of improvisation, Save The Children being the most complex one. When it comes to Jamerson, I would rate him one the best musicians of the second half of the last century, not just one of the best bass players, one of the best musicians. If I play Jaco or Miller to people, who just love music, most of them are not impressed, or just impressed by the technique or speed, if I ask the same people to just do me a favour and listen to Jamerson instead of just listening to the vocals etc., most of them are impressed and moved by his playing.

[@wilko9491]

Dude! What a lesson! Loved it Scott. Never thought about my fills like this before

[@pmvoice88]

Yes yes yes. Jamerson fan. More on that style would be cool. Real old school R&b, Funk, Soul.

[@andrewgrant1982]

Jamerson is THE MAN!!! the reason I love Motown so much

[@npinero1]

The tone you get is always killer. DAMN!!

[@MrBakersean]

James Jamerson is my favorite bass player, bar none. Everything he did is magic, but what he does on "What's Going On" is sublime. The whole album, not just the song. He really stepped up to Gaye's vision, and after Marvin, is the biggest reason the album is so successful musically. Bassist Bob Babbitt is a close third after Gaye and Jamerson. But how can you pick only one selection from such a giant? Ain't No Mountain High Enough, also with Gaye? Listen, Baby! For Once in My Life with Stevie Wonder? Just wow! It's the Same Old Song with the Four Tops? Simple, but catchy, creative, and forceful. Going to a Go-Go with Smokey? Sexy and groovy. One more time, yeah! Baby, come on now!

[@douglascavin2140]

Favorite Ain't no Mountain High Enough. love the bass and the song

[@gallaxyquest]

Yeah to Jamerson - learn from the all time great!! And how about more Bernard Edwards!! and Jamiroquai!!

[@vm888666]

Wow! Super! Thank you for making the difficult look doable. You sir are a good teacher. Thank you again!

[@Caligulon]

I'm excited to have come to this videos so soon after you posted it! Yes! I love James Jamerson! I've only been playing a Precision for almost 4 years because of him. I keep striving to get his tone. Videos based on his style would be awesome!

[@John-the-Bass]

Yes, love Jameson ( and your lessons). My favorite is "I was born to love her". Yes more studies of his playing would be great. I have been listening to the Crusaders. Great music! Yes your fills lesson is very good.

[@ThePhoton6]

Hell yeah man ! Jamerson all the way !! The lines he played on the song "Bernadette" is one of my favorites !

[@OdgeBrown]

Huge Jamerson Fan. Favourite bassline "What's going on" More more more Motown R&B style!

[@tastybassy8135]

Of course we ALL love Jamerson! "Bernadette" is wicked. But let's get some Paul Turner type stuff on here! I always have trouble with the intricacies of his lines.

[@miguelzazueta5566]

What a nice excercise Scott, totally using it

[@moevargas2987]

"Ain't No Mountain High" & "For Once in my Life" are among my favorite songs with James Jamerson's basslines!

[@billgerrish1083]

Roadrunner Jr. Walker & The All-Stars. A great example of a bass player driving the changes. The opening riff tells you all you need to know about who the bass player is.

[@drzontar]

I love Jamerson. It's hard to pick one best bass line, but REACH OUT I'LL BE THERE stands out.

[@MrKstone1019]

Jamerson is the absolute reason i play! My all time favorites are: I Was Made To Love Her, What's Going On, and Rock The Boat (Hues Corporation)

[@MyXxx77]

BIG JAMERSON FAN!!!!!!! Two favorites off the top - "Reflections" and "Love is here and now you're gone" by the Supremes.