Mastering Ghost Notes - The Ultimate Funk Bass Technique

Learn the ultimate funky, percussive technique in this bass guitar tutorial. Ghost notes will make you sound awesome!
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Timestamps
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00:31 Jaco Pastorius ghost note example
00:57 Ghost note technique breakdown
02:41 Rocco Tower Of Power ghost note example
04:58 Raking Example
06:49 Ghost note tone
07:44 Slap Bass + ghost notes
11:34 Bernard Edwards ghost note example
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[@M2Mil7er]

Is this the start of a Halloween themed series of videos? Ghost notes... How about one on Vamps, perhaps Decomposition, and the notes E B G B 👻

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I think this is probably the best comment I’ve ever seen. 10/10 🏆

[@Mr_Fretbuzz]

Well done!

[@omarmoran3097]

​@@OnlineBassCoursesoky can we get some slides up or down lessons? When to use them.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@omarmoran3097i think I have a slide one already. You can search on my channel page. 🙏

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[@rooney1155]

Just found this channel. I love how thorough he is.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@ravenger2445]

I swear this guy uploads exactly what I need at the perfect time

[@OnlineBassCourses]

In that case, what should I upload next??

[@frozenskies1718]

​@@OnlineBassCourses Personally, I would love to see a walkthrough example of you learning a song by ear. Or tips on how to interact and align with other musicians in a live setting.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@frozenskies1718 Good ideas 🙏

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Thanks for this video. I tended to mute the ghost note with only one finger and sometimes got a harmonic. Now I know where I went wrong.

[@michaelanthony9068]

Thank you Dan. Great lesson. Very inspiring !

[@balamont1150]

As with all your teachings Dan, you knocked it out of the park with this video! I truly appreciate your time and effort Sir. 😊

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Stsanchman]

Yes, I’d love to watch a slap tutorial, that little bit you showed in this video helped me a lot

[@nasimfatima8333]

Oooohhhhh very nice as such node's combination and playing left me thirsty to do the same, immediately. Thanks dear.

[@MichaelBartlettGuitar]

I wish I could get my slap as quiet and controlled as yours. I need to seriously shed in that area. Thanks for the great lesson!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You can do it! You’re aware of it so you can practice it slowly over time. You’ll get it.

[@DaHipHopWitch]

Ooh I'm going to try that ! Thx !

[@backtobassics2400]

Thanks Dan..Great stuff indeed. I have your Creative Bass Technique, Funk & Motown exercise books and they are by far and away the most stimulating and enjoyable tutor books available. The KZbin vids just add to your overall excellent teaching abilities, inspiring others like me to carry on playing.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks so much. That’s really nice of you to say! 🙏🙏

[@cavitpnar104]

This is my favourite bass guitar channel. Amazing content. Thank you Dan!

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Thanks so much!

[@rossco420]

Great lesson Dan 🔥🔥👌🏽

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🙏

[@ina9312]

you explain in such a good way! Thank you soo much!

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You're very welcome!

[@wiggles8283]

Incredible lesson, love how you go into the specifics of hand position for muting.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks 🙏

[@Mr_Fretbuzz]

Thanks Dan… very helpful lesson.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad you liked it. 🙏🙏

[@pv_bassplayer]

Thank you very much! Great lesson and tips 👏🏽👏🏽

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@ingrid7277]

Yeah finally a good ghostnotes excercise!

[@johnd4475]

This is an amazing lesson on Ghost notes. A huge thanks to you Dan. Much appreciated. Can we have a slap lesson too please?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks. Coming up!

[@bassman4229]

thank you

[@jennynorman1141]

Great lesson, again. I would love to see a slap lesson, and a vibrato lesson 🙏. Thanks a lot for your great lessons!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Coming soon!

[@andreinicolae4787]

With this video … I declare subscribed!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Honoured - thanks! 🙏

[@nancydoane7864]

Hi Dan! This is another great lesson! Thank you sooooooo much! It would be great if you would do a slap bass lesson! Thank you! 😊

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Will do!

[@Oaimob]

Thank you Dan！ I practiced ghost note before and the rhythm pattern changed too little. After practicing with your phrases, I obviously have more grooves. click like certainly~

[@abcbcd1834]

using multiple fingers to mute the harmonic is genius. thanks for posting this

[@udomklawtanong7418]

Good

[@MrCoracoro]

10.00 I remember this tune from my hero Stanley Clark, I wanna play for you, GREAT!

[@TakeIt5low]

정말 어려운 고스트노트 근데 너무 멋진 고스트노트!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It is a bit but you’ll get it!

[@Nakelp86]

Great stuff Dan, what about mastering harmonics?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

A great thing to do! If you search on my page you’ll find a few lessons. If you sign up to my free newsletter, you get a free book with lots of harmonic chord shapes.

[@backupmydude3572]

I love slap

[@ricklee7732]

Hi Dan. Been sitting on the fence regarding your paid courses but this one really hit the mark for me. Do you take the ghost note concept any further in your paid courses?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! Kind of - there’s quite a lot in the Funk Bass course because, well, they figure a lot in funk bass. It’s the same as this lesson really just with some cool funk bass lines.

[@jdb123ize]

Dan, I want more of this then I can die a happy man. Dan, I just inquired about the course. I can’t do this on a computer can you make it DVD and book?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I will make more! The course is only available to stream I’m afraid. It does come from a book which is paperback, Kindle, or PDF. There are links in the description. 🙏

[@adammadtin8451]

Hi Dan. Did you ever have to play Rock steady - chuck Rainey. I’m struggling a bit with the b section when the horns come in. Any tips.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Love that song! I never played that bit exactly but I made something up around the chord progression. I’ll do a lesson on it soon…

[@adammadtin8451]

@@OnlineBassCourses thanks Dan. Keep me posted

[@cecilia_mackie]

That’s great! Feel free to reach out.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Cecilia! 🙏👍

[@danmatera1885]

Can you elaborate on getting that satisfying muted sound for the ghost note? I feel like mine feels thin and not as punchy- are you only applying pressure for a brief second?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Timing definitely matters. I’m using more than one finger as I mentioned. It could also be the bass, strings, EQ settings, or plucking intensity. The technique should remain roughly the same though. Do it a lot and you’ll get the touch required to make it sound good. Hope that helps.

[@ravenger2445]

Just a quick question, is this easier with low action?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Perhaps but it can sound better with higher action. Lower action might make it slightly easier but you might get a bit more fret noise. Try it though!

[@anymo3120]

2:08

[@joannmannello9158]

Dan whats up!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Ghost notes are what’s up!

[@joannmannello9158]

BASS PLAYING ALL DAY IS WHATS UP!!! THANKS FOR THE CONTENT THO@@OnlineBassCourses

[@eshelly4205]

This is one skill I never mastered. My ghost notes actually sound like zombie notes

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I think zombie notes sounds much better!

[@thefriendlypsychopath3894]

More finger funk with ghost noyes videos please.

[@cecilia_mackie]

Hey! That’s awesome! Shall we be friends?