Jaco Pastorius Style Groove Breakdown - Lesson with Scott Devine

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When I first heard the legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius my life was changed forever. Up until that moment the only bass players I'd ever really heard were simply doubling up the guitar line or simply grooving in the background.
I first heard him playing on the tune 'Havana' by Weather report, and still to this day his performance on that recording blows my mind. I strongly urge you check it out after you've watched this lesson.
The thing that made Jaco Pastorius stand out for me was his 16th note style grooves. They were so rhythmically powerful but at the same time had a melodic depth that I hadn't heard any other bassists reach.
In this bass lesson I have constructed a groove that demonstrates exactly how to use these 16th note type grooves and most importantly how you can get them into your own playing vocabulary.
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[@devinebass]

Hey Pat. My pleasure - it's great to see so many people enjoying and most of all - putting what I'm teaching into practice! have a great day :)

[@jlucky30]

Even without a bass in hand, this was a pleasure to watch.

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[@philfyphil]

I'd love to know the reason why 32 people didn't like it! Always seems incredible to me that someone offers something like this free of charge and then people complain or make daft comments! I play guitar but if bass was my main instrument I'd be on these lessons like a rash! Nice one Scott, just focus on the positives.

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For the same reason we have vandals and vandalism, haters, rebels, people who like to throw a wrench and cause damage!

[@tampouco]

esqueça os haters. não vale a pena

[@bassslapper4207]

Guitar players 🙄

[@devinebass]

It's just two jazz pickups.Thanks for watching! :)

[@zhobbyhouse9105]

I've been lurking around your videos for several weeks now. I just wanted to let you know that your lessons have been making a great improvement in my playing. I've been enjoying them thoroughly. Keep up the good work. It's rare to find a person who is both a talented player AND a talented teacher.

[@devinebass]

Heads up! How to get the classic 16th note funk groove into your vocabulary... Enjoy!... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iouloayVbb2glac

[@WaltonV]

Your videos are great! But I always need to increase my volume sound to be able to listen it. D:

[@StrongBadger]

Fantastic tutorial. Step-by-step lessons like this are extremely helpful for so many players. Thanks a million Scott!!!

[@davidlis8756]

Thanks for uploading this lesson Scott. You make it sound so effortless. You make Jaco proud!

[@leod09613]

Scott, what can I say--you make your lessons look so easy!!! Love your technique and I gain so much insight with each of your lessons.....Thanks a million and keep informing us--loving it!!!!

[@deibesilva5223]

you are simply one of the best in all over the world

[@MichaelSherrer]

Thx for doing it in bites, calling out the notes...and with the subtitles. That helps and confirms what we are learning.

[@keziahj]

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[@bassistkenny]

Scott is one of the best bass teachers/players on KZbin. You can learn so much from this guy!

[@DMH031956]

Very nice staccato on your walking bass line Scott. And yes the "ghost notes" embellish the run with their classic funky, percussive groove. Bravo.

[@edwinbaboomian]

I love the way you put your spirit into the way you play,,,,,, Love you man...... Regards

[@randyclere7756]

You are one of the FINEST teachers out there, man!

[@availablelight999]

The best bass teacher on KZbin hands down. Awsome tone and very easy to follow. Thank you for showing me how great Jaco really was.

[@mmojorissen]

Me and the guys I started learning music with use to go to local jazz clubs( when they were still around ), and listen to our music teachers jam for hours!! One night we listened to a jazz quartet with a xylophone player instead of guitarist. Bass,drums, keys, and xylophone... too cool for words!! Back in the day when underage kids could get into such places... around 1980!! Keep Bassin Scott... sounds great and brings back great memories!!!!

[@jamesconraadtucker]

You're a tremendous teacher, Scott. Even watching you play is a pleasure. Besides, the subject matter of Jaco is a pleasure, when someone can convey his technique so well. Thank You.

[@stefRish]

Thanks Scott for your tutorials, you are very nice and communicative and I understand you while not speaking English!

[@dudeavon]

This is bloody brilliant!! You are like a bass wizard, with vast of knownledge about the bass and music theory, and this makes your lessons unique. Thank you for this lesson! I am also a great Jaco fan. Cheers from Norway!

[@dimitrisgrammatikos7256]

Hey Scott, thanks for the most valuable guidance. Restarting my bass journey after 25y of inactivity is not easy. I have watched some of your lessons during the last weeks and I enjoy them very much. So, I think we will be talking often from now on. Cheers, Dimitris

[@devinebass]

Oops lol! I'll go and change it... thanks for tuning in! :)

[@emmanuelpatrickwhite5851]

I AM SO GRATEFUL TO GOD THAT I CAME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR LESSON.THEY ARE REALLY HELPING ME. YOU ARE A VERY GOOD TEACHER. I ENJOY YOUR LESSON EVERY DAY.

[@gkarjala]

Thx for sharing this with us Scott. This is a great leason, you are a great instructor. Jaco was the best. Man, what can I say except thanks brother. From Ohio, Cheers!! Greg

[@maxponsetis1948]

this guy is just adorable he remains the best teacher ever i can tell you that guys because i ve seen many master classes but our international Mister Scott has a gift and honesltly his code name in the world could be The Demystifier cheers from France

[@devinebass]

Great to hear you enjoyed it! :)

[@javiermiranda5041]

WOW! what a lesson. Really helpful Thanks a lot!

[@simonminke3511]

Thank you, Scott! This is a real treat for us poor musicians, who can't afford private teachers. Keep up the great work! :)

[@devinebass]

Thanks for watching man! :)

[@bowlmaned]

Hi Scott, new to your site. I've been playing for 23 years and your lesson's are giving me inspiration to become a better player...THANK YOU!!!!

[@fexnah]

Thanks Scott, your lessons always guarantee some quality practice time, very tasty lick.

[@devinebass]

I composed it to be 'in the style of'. Thanks for watching man! :)

[@volumen3617]

que guante usas?

[@tonexd1]

Wow, you know how to explain things Scott, thank you very much, I'am going to pracrice this over and over, just to get the Jaco feel into my playstyle, again thank you very much.. Toned out..;-)

[@m.edwardburton6247]

Scott, you're the BEST MATE! Thanks for all you do. (From America..yes....ALL of us!!) -Mark>

[@jorgeavelar3205]

Thank you Scott. Was already missing classes. God bless you.

[@mrlucius57]

scott thank you so much you are my bass guru i shall be forever grateful of your lessons! you are the best bass teacher on youtube

[@jim_merk]

You're selling the heck out of Overwater basses with that tone at 12:26! Such an epic quack! I want one.

[@yeman5]

been playing this riff constantly for about a week..... Now it is starting to influence my playing style. Thank you so much for the great lessons, you ROCK!!

[@CoverSolutions]

Thanks so much for the lesson! Im trying to get into the Jaco sound and play some of his songs for my channel, it was very usefull in every way. Greetings and thanks from a fellow KZbinr ;)

[@markomitrovic3667]

Daaamn how far you've come!!! Hard work and time pays off

[@hatty_hattington.]

Man, you're the reason I'm into bass as much as I am now, keep it up!

[@usmetaltv]

and im glad yu added the bit about how to achieve the tne withthe rear pickup and tone dialed off! i am dr mastermind form shrapnel records 1986 and im improving because of these lessons

[@filipegalvao9286]

It was amazing! You're an excellent teacher! Congratz! I was really inspired to study hard.

[@brandonjones3677]

One of the best teachers online!!! I luv these videos!!! So much "free" info.. ur a saint!!!!

[@robertmarshall5735]

Fantastic lesson. Must get it under my belt.

[@brianruane8375]

I was listening and playing along to 'Come On,Come Over' from Jaco's first album a while back and once that chorus part came along I became completely lost. This is exactly the sort of thing he plays on that part of the song,great lesson dude. Cheers!

[@michaelfleming314]

As always Scott tremendous, you are a great bassist

[@darrellhughes411]

Scott you rock and are making me a better player!

[@reedmak77]

Thanks for kindness in sharing your knowledge with us Scott!! Another great video!!

[@funkyilgallo]

Some Teen Town inspiration here! Great Job!

[@gav-box-bass]

Thanks for the video. The explanation/deconstruction of this made perfect sense. spot on. After 20 years of playing in bands I decided it was time to learn. The academy is perfect. Great thing. Keep up the good work.

[@jonathangriffin4594]

really dig the little bit about using ghost notes to establish a certain feel - just a little side thing in the lesson, but really awesome tip

[@AlamoCityCello]

Just learned that passage on cello. THANKS!

[@lamusico7746]

finally found a fellow cellist on the internet. this beginner needs tips ya know.

[@lucasovelar9527]

@@lamusico7746 Hope you doing great man!

[@mmojorissen]

You're absolutely correct me bloke!! Play the blues scale or minor pentatonic over and Dom. 7th chord and the flat 3 not only sounds Koolzy Bluesy but it become a sharp 9 which guitarists can't resist!! As I'm sure you know Scott, you can use almost any chord progression from the " Real Book," and turn it into a " Jaco Theme!!" I miss those days of hanging out listening to Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, Chick Corea... and many others.

[@gcavy1]

yeah I've been playing in an alt-folk group...not really pushing my speed/technical chops much! thanks again!

[@patpatton4396]

Hi! I have to say that you're the only that make good bass lessons, plus backing tracks to upload up that can test ourselves of what we have learned from you, thank you very much for uploading videos Scott :D

[@Eng202]

One of the best instructional videos from Scott. Thanks!

[@IvoryMobley]

You are the best! Thanks!

[@building436]

Hallo Scott! Very nice to see you again! the "ghost note effect" you've ever been demonstrated in this video:Funky Bass Groove Distribución - Lección con Scott Devine (L # 66) I think it is the most important in terms of the groove .... Thank you!

[@lyoubomirkatzarov2414]

awesome lesson! I was already on the bridge only on my j bass but didn't think of rolling down the tone knob all the way down - god does it make such a big difference!

[@marcpesic7343]

Was just looking for some music videos and came across your bass lessons. I like it a lot! Gonna check out more of your stuff.

[@devinebass]

Send some sun and good weather over to the UK man ;)

[@thebro3377]

Hey Scott, is this groove from a Jaco song or is it an original you made for the video?

[@Froi97Freixo]

@@thebro3377 i think he created it

[@amyphong1763]

thanks scott you are awesome

[@michaeloke2806]

great lesson...I love your videos...you teach so well...thanks scott

[@jeffreykhalid8341]

I've gotta learn this technique! Thank you man! A great lesson!

[@bopeuph]

Really dig this. The Jaco sound is something I want to get, but haven't gotten around to shedding that 16th pattern. Thanks for this video!

[@fabibass]

thanks for all your great lessons

[@cplamey]

Great groove - many thanks! Just a though for you - I find that after hitting the F on the 3rd fret of the D string, sliding sliding Aflat to A with my pointer/2nd finger on the 6th and 7th frets of D easier than walking up the G string. Then my pinky/5th can easily hit the C on the 10th fret of D and then pointer/2nd finger can hit the 7th fret on G for the Eflat. It does cause the 5th finger to quickly bridge from the C on the 10th of D string to the F on the 10th of G string, but that's pretty easy for me. Thanks again, very helpful stuff!

[@amdar1]

Your an alright dude, and a great bass player/teacher. Thank you for taking your time to help so many other aspiring players. Your a GREAT help.

[@LucaLindemann]

Great sound! Great touch! Wonderful groove!! I love Jaco too...

[@1976TDM]

I stumbled upon your channel while studying some Gospel players. My current touring GIG (6yrs) is with a Country band. Excellent groove and very understandable break down. Thank you for the time and effort, keep the video rolling. TDM

[@KelvinJohn]

Great video and awesome instruction as always....now on to the practice zone.

[@viiniiprado]

Please, MORE videos like this!!!

[@audioproguy1470]

sweet lesson! finally something i can use to practice my trills on

[@gibranramirezmunoz7376]

great lesson , very clear and encouraging us to be more complete as a bass player thanks cheers from mexico!

[@332kiko]

I learned a lot about the ghost notes thanks to this video :)

[@Jazzbass313]

always love jaco licks

[@jdfunkit]

Cheers for the great lessons dude!! Keep em comin'.

[@soulshifting]

Thank you Scott.

[@anointed01]

Awesome teachings Scott!!!

[@BryanHarn]

Amazing lesson -- I've got it under my fingers now and I've started messing around with the 16th note groove idea over other chords & all over my fretboard. Thanks, Scott!

[@Piloorapha]

Just wow. Excellent!

[@malibumondsg74]

jaco knows no music, he was born just for that and it comes naturally for him to play massive mind blowing bass line!

[@ShineMedia1]

Brilliant lesson 👏👏👏 thanks 👍

[@martydurlam]

Great lesson, great teacher.

[@devinebass]

Cheers for that, good to hear you found it helpful!

[@GledsonGroove]

You´re amazing. Your groove awesome. Thank you so for your videos!

[@22fret]

Your intro-music sounds very much like something I used to play with one of my last bands about 10 years ago. I really like it...

[@TanmaiKhanna]

Amazing lesson

[@bassmentdog]

Amaizing lesson, many thanks

[@Fred-nq6xs]

Great very good exercice, nice groove, thx Scott :)

[@sebastianduk9584]

Great tutorial. Tks Scott.

[@alexandrethallinger2415]

Scott you rock!

[@TheElectricSalad]

That is such a nice tone

[@mazzardotube]

I know you wear the glove because of a problem, but it actually isolate the hand from the neck so we can understand your moves much better. "Folks, always make an opportunity from any issue". Keep going Scott, we want more Jaco stuff!

[@drivermorlyn1287]

whats with the glove ? u seem to know regards M

[@drivermorlyn1287]

..never mind - found on the web :)

[@topo120391]

gorgeous sound

[@daahoudhacimgrimes]

Very to the point informative video , looking forward to more ...

[@whaleimpaler2937]

that riffs got it all man !! I learned it as soon as the video started thanks for the details on how it should be played to! oh and JACO RULESSSS!

[@lukef6630]

Awesome. Glad to find a new video.

[@vantasties]

Excellent lesson!

[@2121toso]

Love that tone