How To Structure Your Bass Practice Routine

[@eduo.5977]

As a professionally trained musician who took up bass playing about a year ago - and discovered that it's fundamentally different from what I have been doing for 50 years - I couldn't agree more. Thanks, Dan!

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[@Leo-Bassment]

Mindset ! That is where it all starts , first you must like bass and music in general, then you must like to learn and for that you need time and practice , then you must keep at it even when you don’t feel like it ! You must be realistic , everyone learns differently , at different speeds and for different reasons , but you must believe that If you really want it you can! Others can and have done it, so then why not you ? Mindset , little inspiration and lots of perspiration ! Don’t forget to have fun and play with others whenever possible ! Would you learn how play soccer all by yourself in your room ? Get out there play with others , for fun in the park or on a team ! Making mistakes is all part of learning ! Michael Jordan , Cristiano Ronaldo, Jaco Pastorius , and most champions out here they became good after lots of mistakes and defeats ! The difference is they never gave up because they just like it too much and their personal goals were stronger then any set backs! We all get off course once in a while , lose motivation and are just feeling the mountain is too high , but when that happens take a break, relax, go back to basics and refocus ! Remind yourself again why you like to play bass and who inspires you ! Mindset!

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

I choose songs that I know really well, by ear, then look up a bass tab/cover video, look up what key that song is in, learn to play it, then look at the notes and find the patterns in the bass line to see, and hear, always trying to determine what the original musician was going for. Then I work on those musical relationships out of context of the song. And, of course, I work in Dan’s bass book exercises. So far so good, in year two of playing! Seven Days by Sting was a huge breakthrough for me last week.

[@Bassistjunior1230]

definitely needed this. Been practice the modes on the bass (lydian, Dorian and such) and my scales but I am lost lately

[@Followmeoutdoors]

Absolutely the best, learn bass channel on YT. thanks again.

[@charlesdoca7145]

Thanks. I really needed this. I'm sure i will watch this several times wit a pen and paper in hand.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I hope it helps, Charles. 🙏👍

[@matthew1040]

Great advice for student of bass. Thanks Dan. Great teacher.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Nokiathrower]

Another great lesson

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks so much!

[@johncook9983]

This is really timely, for me. Last few months I’ve been frustrated with plateauing. Defining/establishing goals has always been the foundation of my development. Thanks Dan, and have a good weekend 🤙

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You too.

[@MC-qe5qb]

Great lesson 😊

[@markmilner842]

Loads of good advice here. Thank you for these videos, Dan.

[@tron_143]

Hi Dan. Just what we needed..😊

[@KissMao]

Peter Drucker quote 👏🏻 sei il numero uno Dan

[@brianogden998]

Very good content.

[@jackbraaten726]

Superb and packed lesson, easy to grasp and inspiring! Thank you teacher. ❤

[@BlueBassDragon]

Very helpful, Thank You.

[@keithbolger5152]

Another great lesson, very encouraging and good advice. Thanks again Dan😊

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Thanks, Keith.

[@glennhm8142]

Great lesson Dan, I need to focus on learning walking bass so I have started learning a jazz standard. it has been difficult but I am enjoying it.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Keep it up! Jazz standards are fantastic to learn.

[@CalvinLimSH-ld5le]

Great really like your bass lesson advices you 're sharing to other beginning musicians.

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Thank you.

[@omg_wtf]

I have to say, the best thing i ever did was get a teacher. I know not everyone can afford one, but if you can, it will be the best thing you do for your playing!

[@cyt8284]

Thanks!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much - really appreciate that!

[@sodoberman]

Thanks Dan! Wisdom in here is priceless!!

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[@paulrodriguez4649]

Where do you get drum backing track for newbies?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I’ve got a load of free ones on my site (go to Free Tools), but Garage Band, Logic Pro, most DAWs have drum loops. Search online for some free ones too.

[@WALTERTLHB]

Good day Mr Dan Hawkins. It's been a little while I hope you and your family are doing very well. This lesson of organization and repertoire and goals lists is very beneficial. I want you to know iview your tutorials and lessons daily. And this I definitely will make this a goal as usual then you are always a huge inspiration to me. Thank you so much take care of you and your family and your friends. Sincerely WALTER THE LEFT-HANDED BLOKE 😎

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Walter. Hope you’re doing well!

[@etiennethiombiano1130]

Great, as usual. Inspiring, so important to have a clear objective , and a plan !

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Etienne!

[@JacoMaxBassPlayer]

Nice mate good on ya I like U video lessons. I'll use your tips when I practice and when I record video to my channel. Thx mate for those videos

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[@Pappy_Gaming]

Hi Dan where did you get that note book?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Hi. I designed that one: geni.us/BassJournal

[@frank-the-tank75]

Is there anything wrong about playing bass with a pick? Or should I learn with only my fingers?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Not at all. Go for it.

[@rossco420]

Hi Dan, are you still in a band or you just doing session work and teaching, if in a band what band and what are the names of the Albums, 👍🏽thanks again Dan, you picked up on something about all the Bass channels, it’s so true about information over load did it for a long time, I honestly achieved nothing but confusion and frustration, I’ve learned so much this last 2-3 years since subscribing to your channel, and I use one other channel, In my opinion it’s the 2 best Learning Bass channels on KZbin, 🔥🔥👌🏽💯

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thank you very much. No band at the moment (after nearly 30 years of playing in many bands!). I’ll get back into it soon though. I do remote sessions now and teaching. If you’re interested, this is my session site: www.onlinebassplayer.com.

[@rossco420]

@@OnlineBassCourses wow some great tracks thanks for that Dan, some heavy hitters there, love that Hello crazy Izzy Bizu 🔥🔥👌🏽

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[@KissMao]

1% better every time you practice. That sounds Jamesclearish! 🤣

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Atomic Habits is one of my favourite books so no surprise! Although I heard about the 1% better thing before reading that book.

[@paulhopkins686]

Great lesson, Dan 👍

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