How to play Diamonds and Pearls by Prince on Bass

In this quick bass lesson I'm going to show you how to not only how to play Prince's hit "Diamonds & Pearls"! My goal, my hope is that it is presented in a way that respects his complicated relationship with social media sharing while allowing me to share some of the most important music of my development as a musician.
WHO I AM
My name is Ted Gould III (aka Blyss) and I am a "NoLa grown" musician and music educator. I play a wide range of music in my work as a musician but the music styles that inspire me more than any other are Funk, Soul and R&B. A true passion of mine is preserving and sharing the legacy of this music while producing video lessons and teaching concepts bout what I've learned in my journey as a musician.
WHAT MY CHANNEL IS ABOUT
The primary goal of my channel is to share my journey with you in a way that will help to take your bass playing to another level. I'll show you popular bass lines but more importantly I'll show you why they work and how you can apply that language to your own music! You'll also find some useful music theory and music business insights that I've gathered up along the way.
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Like Prince? Checkout "Bass Lesson /// Prince - Let's Work"
• How to play Let's Work...
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[@thepromiseman7745]

Always thought that intro bell intro was done on keyboards

[@krahsloop]

Thanks, always loved this tune and now I can play it!

[@d-dotjohnson7596]

Man I like the way you teach thanks bruh keep it coming

[@ethandunne1016]

Awesome video super helpful

[@kimhebert9905]

Nice🎶🎶👍

[@djryder2002]

Great video and tutorial, man. I subscribed. I have that same SIRE and I LOOOOOOVE IT. Thanks again for the video.

[@TedTalksBass]

N2SAL RADIO my pleasure !

[@tonisiret5557]

Fantastic work, so my lazy arse doesn't have to transcribe it! The harmonies on this are amazing; the 10th's on the last G 😮

[@DJGary0910]

can you possibly demonstrate the bass line from Prince do it all night and lady cab driver

[@keanocordero8217]

Thank you so muuuuucch. I appreciate you.

[@simonbowkett124]

Picking up my Sire V7 to have a go at this. :) Just saw a playalong/transcription of 'Conscious club' by Vulfpeck ... Might need a coffee or three before I get to that one. :o

[@TedTalksBass]

+Simon Bowkett Sweet!

[@MrFrethog]

Thank you Blyss: It is an honor to be mentored by you and being blessed by your time an effort, I am sure thousands feel the same as I do. Frethog

[@TedTalksBass]

+MrFrethog wow man thanks so much.

[@blackdave2211]

Thank you for uploading this.

[@joeydbreck]

Awesome. Extremely helpful. Thank you, sir!

[@jasonfallon4968]

Good video/playing M&M sounds great! 🤙

[@bjames692]

Great lesson thank you

[@bobbygoodtar]

Great lesson...

[@TheBbtlegit]

Great Job.

[@georgegolden532]

Jus wanted to show some 💜. I don’t play any instruments, but I am completely in awe of your ability to appreciate Prince’s music on such an intimate level. It was mesmerizing watching you play the notes and deconstruct the melody. 💜💜💜

[@mitchhilton1669]

Slow down a little, so I a beginner can see what notes to play, great lesson though, u a great teacher!

[@mariusgoldhammer]

sounds excellent but: I hear a "D" as the first note of the third lick in the intro. so: D E CD C, F A CE D, and then I hear D F AC B GG.

[@lowdowndirtybass4465]

Great vid

[@MuammarHamed]

Hey bro loved your tutorial! Try to post more song videos just like you did Diamonds and Pearls super helpful! Keep up the good work bro! I'm right here with you! Thanks for everything! Peace!

[@TedTalksBass]

Hey! Thanks for checking it out! LOVE that song

[@TedTalksBass]

Hey, I'm doing a "soft launch" of my Patreon page www.patreon.com/sonofabass and would love for you to check it out and even share with some folks if you think that they'd find my content helpful! Happiest of Holidays to you. A lot of my Prince stuff will be there!

[@MuammarHamed]

Blyss Congratulations on your new page wish you much success! (funny joke) my wife referred to you as the cute dude on the internet that teaches Bass! hahaha I was like what the hell!! Its all love! lol

[@Abdesslam8925]

❤ ❤❤ !!!!!!

[@CainaanDC]

Can you do Let's Work . That's a classic prince bass line if you haven't already.

[@TedTalksBass]

Hey brother. I've done it before. Should be here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4SsZHajn856q7s

[@CainaanDC]

@@TedTalksBass thanks man

[@TedTalksBass]

You bet - please also consider signing up to tedtalksbass.com and helping to spread the word. Thanks

[@paullundt8883]

You're like the only one who constantly switches between second and middle finger. I felt like an alien because I trained myself to do it like that, and I felt even more strange when I saw that even Prince didn't do that. Now that I see you do it as well, I feel more secure. Thank you very much!! May I ask you if somebody taught you to play like that or if that was your own idea?

[@TedTalksBass]

Yo - super observant. I just came up with that fingering .

[@BDGGaddie]

Blyss! Once again! My goal next year (Jan 2017) is to show you what and where I am, plus vids of my 10 yr old twins, Just to let you know how much your vids help. Don't expect much. After 20 heart attacks since 2013 (misdiagnosis and doctors refusal 4 diff hospitals long story) and colon surgery your vids and Delucas Were tremendous in recovery. I apologize for our foolishness in advance. You have been warned lol 😳😂😂😂😂👍🏽I may do something before Christmas. Be blessed and stay awesome.

[@TedTalksBass]

lol! Do ya thing bro!

[@TedTalksBass]

how you doin man?

[@brotherloveakarhythmicsola2943]

He's Real,4string Master

[@arthurwashington8559]

it plays now thanks

[@TedTalksBass]

+Arthur Washington SWEET!

[@dalariansnow4130]

Can you please play (Old Fashion Love) Commodores and Cameois by Cameo

[@onestarnus8657]

Hello Ted, is that a Yamaha keyboard or synthesizer?

[@martinheath5947]

2nd intro harmonic - fourth fret on the D string ;)

[@davidalston3626]

Martin Heath either way

[@johndough247]

Yup thats how i play it, along with playing the C after the harmonics on the E string (8 fret) using pinky finger, which allows all 3 harmonic notes to ring freely.

[@GiancarloYanesBass]

do u think I should get a sire v7 or a standard fender jazz bass and a preamp to it?

[@TedTalksBass]

Just get a Sire.

[@mjmorgan-maloosefingers9135]

Hi Ted can u give me the break down on Stomp by bro. Johnson especially the slap part in G? Thank u

[@johncook9983]

Damn, that bass sounds good. Not surprised. What strings are you using?

[@dcott2407]

Hey my brother who are you playing with right now? 7/06/21

[@shaunsmith3198]

What kind of music slow down program are you using?

[@TedTalksBass]

+Shaun Smith Transcribe by Seventh String Software

[@shaunsmith3198]

+Blyss ok thanks

[@rmccain99]

How did U slow that track while keeping the pitch ?

[@HonidaBeramHoney]

Could you please write all the notes for me? :0

[@fickbasterd]

this dude looks like 2pac

[@TedTalksBass]

+fickbasterd i haven’t heard that in years lol

[@mossy723]

The tutorial is excellent but I’m sorry ... Tootie - Different Strokes?! Whatchu talkin’ bout Sonofabass? Tootie was on Facts of Life, and now Mrs Garrett is pissed.