Mark King - Level 42 - How to play - Mr Pink Bass tutorial part 1

[@markbass354]

The cold weather sure makes my thumb hurt , but when I get this down right it'll be okay.Thanks' ,

[@marinkojagodic7740]

Thanks a lot, your lessons are so detailed.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+Marinko Jagodic You're welcome Marinko

[@SPARTA_EDITS_100]

I have to say, get a bass, all of Level 42's albums, maybe some other bands (Primus, for example if you like slap bass), and just play. Some people might benefit from these videos, but from my 30 years of playing, just play the f'ing bass. If it's not for you, try harder or try something else. It's a big fret or fretless board (which makes no difference). Just play it and listen to your favourite bassists.

[@6lillium]

very helpful, would love a breakdown of "Eyes Waterfalling"......🙏

[@dav_yodha]

would you make a video about your amp settings and equalization? thanks before

[@scaz38]

Could I request the part of the bass line played finger style?

[@freeradicalpanda]

Big help! Thanks :)

[@vlobster7660]

Could you suggest what to put on the thumb for slap bass as im using an acoustic thumbpick turned around and its awkward.Gaffertape maybe?

[@LostInFunk]

Why didn't you do this lesson using the JayDee bass you have leaning against the wall?

[@cambridgebasslessons]

I only use the 5 string when I need to go lower than E. Thanks for watching : )

[@LostInFunk]

Thanks for the reply. I have since watched a few of your other lessons(all excellent BTW so thanks) and have seen the tasty looking 4 string JayDee you own.

[@cami19lus]

Great basist :) thx for lessons

[@cambridgebasslessons]

You're welcome

[@angelocagnani46]

ciao da roma grazie dei tuoi video

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks

[@matteomarasco8655]

can you do the left hand mute thing on a 5 string bass it would help me so much because i found some difficulty on doing it on a 5 string bass

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Yes you can Matteo, the neck is a lot wider so you don't have to hit the bottom B with your left hand hit. My preference is to use a 4 string for slap bass, players like Mark King, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooton, Marcus Miller do most of their slapping on 4 string basses. Have you tried the same technique on a 4 string?

[@matteomarasco8655]

+Cambridge Bass Lessons the fact is that i fon t have a really good 4 string bass so i m playing mostly my 5 string. thanks for the answer :)

[@julianathuller2055]

mais vídeo top valeu pelas dicas

[@cryoshock8137]

unfortunately I can't play this on my cheap bass... the distance between E string and 12th fret is around 6mm...

[@cambridgebasslessons]

If you can't lower the action (any more) try super light strings by Rotosound. Might help

[@cryoshock8137]

thank you very much for your advice. i will try it out. :)

[@martinheath5947]

If the bridge can't be lowered enough you have to "shim" the neck ie unscrew it and insert a small amount of material sufficient to lean it back away from the body

[@doughboy_nodetox.]

You have davie 504 bass

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Who's that?

[@johnnycash2154]

@@cambridgebasslessons search him on KZbin mate, he's a bassist on youtube with over 5 mil subs

[@kylahfloen3060]

what is it that he has on his thumb??

[@far0n]

Sometimes electrician's insulation tape but more usually duct tape.

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

I find that gay people are quite passionate about music. Even tho I dont advocate homosexuality I really think you are a good teacher sir. Cheers mate!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Eh?

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

@@cambridgebasslessons it was just a joke. I dont really think you're gay

[@cambridgebasslessons]

: )

[@rainblaze.]

i do not like the way that jaydee is leaning against that wall. if your gonna go the extent of ordering then waiting for it to be maid, at a not at all reasonable price, the lest you could do is buy a decent stand. the way it is now the neck is taking all the strain and it could bend in time or fall diagonally in ths side

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks for being so concerned about the Jaydee Calibas. It's actually on a stand and not leant against the wall, it does look that way though. Are you a member of the RSPJ ? Royal Society for the protection of Jaydees : ) I know acquiring a Jaydee these days isn't easy. I've had that one since 1989. I should play it more!! Cheers, Davey

[@deborahmcmahon673]

I level 42 bass

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Me too