How to play like Lemmy - Bass Habits Ep. 1

[@PaulDelBelloYT]

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[@BlondeonBlonde-demos]

Your my favorite KZbin bassist

[@spiderbass4hire474]

I've been looking at your Play Like ... videos and gotta say I'm pretty impressed. I've got three students starting soon and these videos are full of good answers to questions I've heard before and maybe bullshit my answers. But I am wondering. Which video should I start with to hear Paul sound like Paul? I like your playing.

[@Dericulus]

In short: Lemme doesn't play bass. He plays baritone rhythm guitar. And it was badass. Thanks for the vid, man.

[@elvergalarga3908]

"Lemmy played bass with a lot of distortion with a pick, that sounds more cool than guitar" change my mind lol

[@freebee8221]

he doent play bass,he plays bassguitar

[@Oiak1086]

The bass its an extremely versatile instrument, you won't normally use a bass as he does because you have a guitar that can do the job well, but a guitar can't do the ''original bass job'', so you normally use a bass in the rythm section, not the melodic one, but its not some kind of a ''must do'' statement. He played bass, but just on a diffent way that we normally are used to hear it, that Motorhead sound it's because the main riff is done whit a bass, not a guitar

[@BELAC_DK]

Cliff burton also

[@ironsaint]

Wrong! Lemmy played bass. Last time I checked Rickenbacker was a bass guitar.

[@M1tjakaramazov]

Tip number 11. Make mistakes in every song. If you isolate Lemmy's bassline you often hear a lot of small mistakes and omissions. It almost sounds like something from a drunken jam session rather than a final recording. It's one of the things that adds to the over-all feeling and hellraiser attitude of the tracks.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

It likely is from a drunken jam..

[@horband3008]

@Luke Gnz Abolutely!

[@Generaider]

Jimi Hendrix also made some small mistakes in his songs as well (fittingly enough Lemmy was his roadie for a while), but the really cool thing about them is that they can make the mistakes still work out in their favor for the song as a whole. Makes them quite unique in an industry that practically demands near-perfection at bare minimum It really says something that these two who are regarded as some of the greatest guitarists & bassists ever weren't afraid to own up to the little flubs they made on the fretboard

[@M1tjakaramazov]

@@Generaider I'm not a six string expert, but someone once said Hendrix was actually a rhythm guitarist who played extremely good lead. Not sure if it's true, but it sounds sensible.

[@therealdudeski]

Probably cared more that it felt right instead of being technically right. Plus using that much distortion it's so difficult to even make out any mistakes unless you isolated the track.

[@afurinperil]

i really wish more people would use the bass like this. Most bass players have such a limited view of what the bass can do. My favorite players use it as a melodic instrument.

[@darkySp]

TOOL fan ?

[@afurinperil]

@@darkySp not really into metal myself although the bass line for schism is legendary and rightfully so. I was more referring to bands like Joy Division with their bassist Peter Hook

[@darkySp]

@@afurinperil Fair enough, i guessed TOOL, because Justin Chancellor is filling a very melody-heavy role with his bass. You can check out Disposition, Intension, Pneuma and Descending if you're curious, they're not heavy pieces, they're closer to ethereal and ominous, than heavy.

[@mulmusikmachine5166]

I do...as i learnt to play to hawkwind

[@Tomas-te3ph]

Peter Steele

[@lazyjesus6573]

E, A & D are chords used in some of the most melodically coolest Hawkwind songs too.

[@tungtobak]

Use a medium pick, pick close to the neck, use bridge pickup, use two note chords, alternate up and down stokes.

[@las10plagas]

you missed the opportunity to say "lemmy explain" =P

[@ZaneDalton]

Lol!! 😂

[@alecolson9169]

Even though we want to sound like Lemmy, we never will, because nobody did like Lemmy or ever will, a pure original till the day he died!

[@LearnToSurvive574]

Lemmy was a unique in his playing. He came over to playing bass from playing guitar and did not know how to play bass just played it like a guitar

[@SuperDaveNW]

Wow, great video. Who knew, I already play like Lemmy, not much distortion if any, but the technique and simple style right down to E and D chords (mainly Blues Rock, AC-DC kinda stuff), with enough distortion it sound a bit like Motorhead. I am a Huge Motorhead fan, and Lemmy and Cliff Williams influenced me the most growing up in the late 70s inti the 80s, im old now but still play my bass like its pissing me off, I think Lem would enjoy it.

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

Talent is knowing who u are and you worked hard to get to know who you are

[@aniquinstark4347]

He basically played bass like a giant 4 string rhythm guitar

[@thommysoisson]

Steve Clark (Def Leppard) once said in an interview to aspiring guitarists "Listen to a lot of different players but don't try to be them. Be yourself and develop your own style." I took those words to heart before I picked up my first guitar. There was only ONE Lemmy. Honor him with tribute but don't try to be him. That will only hurt yourself and people won't think you have anything original to say. I like what you're saying here Paul. Wise man, brother. Wise man. Rock on.

[@deathmetalmachine]

you should do one on Peter Steele of type o negative

[@astridsteele9243]

I agree!!

[@dariovargas8843]

I agree violently!

[@unclejeff64]

Super Like!!! Been in a serious Lemmy phase for a few months, even going back and checking out his early stuff with Hawkwind. Thanks for this!!

[@lemmythebulldog8812]

Lemmy inspired me to play bass, I bought a cheap semi beat up Ibanez 240 at a flea market and practiced by following the ace of spades album and several Ramones albums. I tried learning to play with my fingers first but I was born with tremors in my arms and hands so it didn’t work, but I overcame that and began down picking like Deedee Ramone. It’s been 3.5 years since I bought my old bass and I have gotten to an amateur status, I will never say I’m a good bass player or even an expert if se people consider me that I’ll always say I’m amateur and I love to play. Cockiness and ego can ruin your true personality

[@tntfreddan3138]

Bass teacher: "You need to find a sound that fits your playing." Lemmy: *Proceeds to turn everything to 11* "I'm gonna have the dirtiest, muddiest sound you'll ever hear." *plucks first note and blasts all windows within a 100 mile radius*

[@Snandra66]

Another pretty important part of his sound is turning down the bass and treble knobs on the amp and putting the mid on 10 (or 11 if you prefer)

[@pahwraith]

Josh homme does a similar thing.

[@maledictionwolf]

This was actually mentioned in the video, though it was kinda played off as a bit of a joke(1:12 if you're looking for where)

[@Snandra66]

@@maledictionwolf Yeah but he forgot the part about turning down treble and bass, which are an important part of the sound

[@iamgribs]

He is the man. He really had his own style. He influenced a LOT of metal bass guys. Dd verni and jason newsted come to mind. Rip

[@acprado67]

The last tip: play dirty and make mistakes

[@marvintimke3978]

You dont really need a Rickenbacker. He actually disliked the Rickenbacker sound and put some Thunderbird pickups in the Rickenbacker

[@shahi4827]

he did?

[@marvintimke3978]

@@shahi4827 Well, he had a thunderbird pickup in the neck position of his modded rickenbacker 4000. That's one thing i am pretty sure about.

[@marvintimke3978]

@@shahi4827 That could be an interesting video for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJDOfY2Gd5etoJo

[@devlintaylor9520]

@@marvintimke3978 well the rick 4000 didn't come with a neck pickup, so thats probably why. I doubt he would hate the sound, yet keep using the instrument

[@marvintimke3978]

@@devlintaylor9520 Yes, the Rickenbacker 4000 didn't had a neckpickup. But, the routing for the neck pickup was there. I think he put the thunderbird pickup in there, because he probably liked that sound. Would make sence. But, he played rickenbackers simply because they looked cool. But of course, i could be wrong. But the look of the rickenbacker, is one of the main reason people want one.

[@KevinMillard]

"Lemmy showed the world that everybody can make it.... And that a good work ethic can make up for lack of talent." LOLOLOL

[@dnray2092]

Dude are you saying Lemmy ahs no talent?!?!

[@bskwire]

@@dnray2092 i think the poster’s English isn’t perfect, and i think (I hope) what he means by “without a lot of talent” is “without being a Chris Squire or Jaco Pastorius” or “without knowing tons of theory.” I think the video makes clear that the poster LOVES Motorhead/Lemmy, so I’m chalking that line up to “not the best English.”

[@dnray2092]

@@bskwire ok thanks

[@messiasbutler6720]

Make Gezeer Butler pls

[@Sarvlosify]

He did.

[@Sarvlosify]

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[@johnnunya5428]

Finger hard and close to the neck. Arpeggio power chords.

[@estebanb7166]

He's already been made. You're late.

[@tohomaster4664]

Just watched this for the first time. You did a great job explaining and replicating his style.

[@rossfletcher4149]

Thanks Paul, excellent video on Lemmy's technique.

[@PontiusPontiac]

One last thing tho: its a rickenbacker with thunderbird pickups. He was a techie as well :D

[@JRMurdock99]

Best advise at the end. Learn what makes Lemmy sound the way he does, and then find your own sound. Great vid.

[@Frank-kj6fs]

We love Lemmy!! He kicked Ass to the end. RIP Lemmy, miss you brother..

[@peterbarratt2415]

Thanks for the analysis Paul very helpful.

[@thegreatboppilini9006]

First time I seen someone play don't believe a word 💯

[@philippetrape9295]

Lemmy was the one and only bassist playing lead in the history of R&R. I still look at him as being not from this earth on this. Excellent technical video. Thank you for the expertise provided. Best.

[@pilummurialis6490]

John Entwistle was the first to ever do it

[@Oliver_T_03]

Lemmy is a true anomaly. The only way we would ever hear his sound again is if he were still alive to make his sound. No amount of money spent on an identical rig, or time spent practicing the style, will ever result in that sound being produced ever again. But that's what makes him one of the greats; most great bass players can be imitated, but to imitate Lemmy is always to fail

[@mulmusikmachine5166]

Check out alan davey exhawkwind....his ban gunslinger.....lemmy taught him all ke knew as he lived with lemmy for couple of years

[@Oldtanktapper]

⁠@@mulmusikmachine5166saw them both play with Hawkwind years ago, Lemmy came on for the encore. Rest of the band was the same, all the sound gear was the same but there was a huge difference in the sheer drive Lemmy’s playing gave them. Hard to say exactly what it is, but definitely racked things up a notch when he came on. Plus, him and Dave Brock just play really well together.

[@DeweyJHall1]

First time seeing this channel, and I'm impressed! Subbed!

[@horaciotornicfilho4838]

All the news videos are very very good Paul.....keep doing!!! Tks man

[@montys8th]

His name was Lemmy and he played Rock 'n' Roll.

[@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933]

Don´t forget him.

[@milesyalzin2018]

Please do more of these, you did an amazing analysis

[@MrZeroTerrorRide]

Listened to more than my fair share of motorhead in my life but never tried to learn Lemmy's techniques. Turns out, I've been using more than a few by accident!

[@davidfox7983]

Another excellent video Nice one

[@MarvDawk]

Bro thank you for this excellent lesson to the point Lemmy played funk at times

[@andrew2272kag]

Great video, your technique is great too, found this trying to get help strumming power chords

[@SiniBANG]

When I first touched bass I felt comfortable playing it with the pick, and seeing how Lemmy played it I appreciate it more. Edit: once I get a bass guitar I will learn this.

[@briezim]

This is great. Thanks you for this Lemmy lesson and tribute. Well done. I am glad that I discovered you by your Detroit Rock City Bass cover. Good stuff.

[@JW3423]

Really good video!

[@edgryff]

Thanks man - good practical advice!

[@MiguelRodriguez-xd1wg]

I love this kind of videos Paul!!

[@javi617mm2]

i'm learning to play bass by your motley crue, offspring kiss covers /,,/

[@GillesLartigot]

Très bonne analyse ! Merci !

[@texgrouper7825]

Thanks for sharing 🙏.

[@kenvorland]

Awesome Dont forget to tune youre bass to Eb and a whisky helps to stay safe rock on forever

[@BaldoFlores_godmetal]

These are great videos! Is there any chance you can do one on gene Simmons?

[@omarloera86]

Cool tips! Cheers 🍻

[@Rocker1940]

Great video Thanx !

[@mecrac]

I've been following his style for almost a decade but this vid helped open my eyes a bit. Very well done Paul.

[@collinputney2018]

Dude, you should do a Sound Like Trevor Dunn of Mr. Bungle. Not a household name but such an underappreciated god-tier bassist. The second coming of Jaco, and I’m not kidding. He’s got the hat trick, too; he plays staccato, pick, AND slap.

[@jamesrusso2523]

Nice , Thanks . Turn off the mid range or on ?

[@geraldfriend256]

Hella boosted mids

[@alexandermcqueen8681]

Fellow bass player here love the channel you should do one on Fat Mike from nofx badass player who’s solid and original keep up the good work

[@jimmymarino2286]

Hey Paul. I love watching your videos and I’ve learned a lot of bass songs from you. But I was wondering if you could do a video on bass for Van Halen Unchained. Thanks. Happy holidays.

[@bb.6969]

dont forget to throw in some chromatic fills

[@danielcastllomarfull]

Really good video. Very interesting, indeed.

[@selectorcab5946]

Many thank's Dude!!

[@АлександрЛященко-з5п]

Cool video! R u gonna make any Motörhead covers in the future?

[@369someguy]

lemmy (brutal legends game) brought me to play bass as a main and i thank him dearly RIP "Kill MAster"

[@Fluffy_Penguin727]

Thanks, think i'll go the opposite direction and just convert an old broken strat I got to a bass 6 and just apply the tone style Lemmy used on my amp and distortion pedals. My carpal tunnels flare up whenever I try doing chords on bass. Thanks for the video nonetheless.

[@pilummurialis6490]

Here's they pointer, you just need a bridge pickup, and a speaker that can handle harsh overdrive, all the Marshalls used Celestion speakers

[@iliasliakos6692]

I have a tip- use an SD-1 pedal by boss

[@Darthoss]

Awesome! Ever thought about doing a video on Mike Watt?

[@kingrick5494]

Tip # IX is the best: “Lemmy didn’t give a fuck about anything & he sound just like him”! 🤣 that’s fuckin awesome!

[@aries3211]

I knew playing closer to the neck made a big difference! I always do that when I play bass because it sounds angrier, plus mixing it with some distortion makes your bass tone sound ready to punch someone in the throat

[@edelcorrallira]

I think 9 applies to theory in general... Basically get busy doing stuff, then study. You'll find most things have labels and structures and your studies (standard theory included) allow you ti enhance what you are already doing. Otherwise, you cant make heads or tails of it and end up treating it like gospel.

[@nuupez6648]

Do More videos like this please

[@hyrkanianblades4947]

Great video Paul

[@JosephGallagher]

Listen to Monte Meteoro's Luna Viva (the 3 minute version), that bass is Lemmy of the 2020's

[@inc..1156]

Perfect! A video about why nikki sixx is underrated please

[@BlondeonBlonde-demos]

Yes

[@daemonicnimrod4772]

No!

[@martyschriver]

Nikki Suxx

[@anttikettunen8601]

I really like this video and especially tip number 9, true to the point. But I cannot thumbs this up coz of not doing the high note on intro of Ace of Spades aaaargh! Why didn't you do it?

[@Yosemite-George-61]

I've been waiting for this for years... Thanks! Can you ship T-shirts to France? I'm stuck here in Normandy. Cheers!

[@PaulDelBelloYT]

Yes we can!

[@iliaskillmister142]

Great video!

[@brianbirc]

PaulDelBello I think Lemmy liked Punk. When talking with him for an hour or so at a topless bar. "I knoe Motorhead is considered Hard Rock or Metal but I am a So Cal Surf Punk and think Motorhead has some good Punk sound too The good Punk played tight and you can understand the lyrics sang are. He smiled and nodded yes with agreement

[@ochocabra1542]

9 tips to sound and play like Lemmy tips 1 - 9: be Lemmy. because that is the only way.

[@nunoharris]

Hi. What distortion pedal are you using? Whats the brand of strings that you are using ? Thanks

[@ThaiThom]

Okay that's the bass. Now good luck with the vocals!!! :) Because, how to sound like Lemmy = It is 10% in the bass and 90% in the vocals. Getting the bass part right is much easier.

[@fuzzcous]

Great video

[@ochocabra1542]

'reek N baker'. thank you for that.

[@kingrick5494]

Fun fact about tip #V Slash also uses a Dunlop 1.14!

[@institutorockaoantigo]

Amazing video, Lemmy is a f***n legend and I agree 100%. But you missed an extremely importante piece: drinking jack daniels

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Did you say he wasn't young, beautiful or talented? He was all three of those at one point, then just the last two.

[@deadrasputin]

He actually used the palm muting, it's not too aggressive, he just muted the sound a bit. Listen to Iron Fist for example

[@brandonbrandon2822]

Ace of Spades has PM near the end too

[@ugifr9538]

nice vid!

[@kostantinosmag2986]

true

[@adrianmartinez-lq5he]

Please do one whit D. D. Verni from overkill his picking and tone give the clang to metal

[@BlondeonBlonde-demos]

Rip lemmy

[@Motorhead1977]

4:10 actually, in the early days, he used Roto sound 66’s before swapping to Dean Markley blue steel strings in the late 80’s until him and dunlop signed a contract to basically copy Dean Markley’s and sell them as their own. Which he promoted on his bass. Sorry for the history lesson. lol

[@kevineggerickx5318]

So, Ace Of Spades was recorded then with roto sound strings?

[@Motorhead1977]

@@kevineggerickx5318 sorry for the late response, but yes. From the first album, all the way to Nö sleep at all, Lemmy used Rotosound 66’s

[@nunoharris]

Hi. What was the gauge of the Rotosound RS 66 that Lemmy used on early days ? Thanks

[@stefaniaanedda9895]

Hello, can you do I DON'T BELIEVE A WORD by Motörhead? Pls🙏🙏

[@grunger795]

COOL. !!!!

[@markrichardson8941]

Once in a music store ( that went out of business ) I asked about adding distortion to my bass and if there were any distortion pedals specifically for bass guitar . The dude at the counter ( he owned the store ) said he didn't know of any distortion pedals for bass and had never heard of bass players using distortion . " Really ? " I said . You've never heard of geezer butler , Lemmy , les claypool ? I bought nothing at his store that day and never went there for anything again . He went out of business not long after that .

[@alfianfahmi5430]

> Grab a bass guitar > Crank up distortion effects > Play like a rhythm guitarist Congrats, now you can play like Lemmy 😂🤣

[@yordygarcia1242]

Style!!

[@Krrrimmi]

No wonder Motorhead no longer need a 2nd guitar player. \m/

[@jimtoohey7242]

Good vid

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

Be yourself! Best advise for anything!!! Steve Harris was my influence for wanting to play bass but I play nothing like him. .....Of course I'm not famous but........

[@SimonParkes-ud4jn]

Lemmy was Lemmy. How he played chimed with how he lived - on his own terms. If you liked it/him then great, if you didn’t then he didn’t really care. I don’t think you can play like Lemmy unless you are like Lemmy and I really don’t think there are very many people who are like him - he truly was a one-off.