Mastering Ghost Notes - The Ultimate Funk Bass Technique

[@valerievalerievalerievalerie]

"And as ever you slow right down." So true. What a good teacher.

[@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. 🙏

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@omarmoran3097 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKvLi3yve5uShpo

[@michaelanthony9068]

I saw this lesson title and said, “Oh this is something I need!” and I see that I saw it 10 months ago. But I need to revisit it. Proves the same lesson is applicable at different stages of playing, as long as a GREAT teacher like Dan is doing the teaching ! Thank you Dan !

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@jdb123ize]

He does, he’s probably the best Scott Devine and mark Smith are second

[@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.

[@pidavid]

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

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks so much!

[@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]

🙏🙏🙏

[@wiggles8283]

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

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks 🙏

[@hibizzlebopdoowop2434]

Im self taught and never practice, but these exercise are super fun that I cant stop! Great song choices 😁

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏

[@Brett-m6p]

Well done! I m 67 and have been a bassist most of my life but some weird calling had me pick up keyboards starting in 2012 and yet I’m returning to bass, I am always very relaxed and happy and after putting bass down for a yea or two and can have most of my stuff back in a couple of days. I have found that It’s all about taking it slowly enough where you can play it perfectly and then increase the tempo. Too many times students are impatient or assume that they have to play at the speed of the demonstration. That’s with any instrument of course, but I was adding this to my bass game, and I just wanted to add that. You got this though you da man! Keep up the great work 😎🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! 🙏

[@rooney1155]

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

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@michaelanthony9068]

Thank you Dan. Great lesson. Very inspiring !

[@Stsanchman]

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

[@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!

[@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! 🙏🙏

[@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!

[@nasimfatima8333]

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

[@ahmetayaz41]

Great lesson thanks alot

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@Mr_Fretbuzz]

Thanks Dan… very helpful lesson.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad you liked it. 🙏🙏

[@rossco420]

Great lesson Dan 🔥🔥👌🏽

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@JagadisM]

Nice explanation sir, thanks!

[@ina9312]

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

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You're very welcome!

[@absurdlyfree]

Every upload is gold

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@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!

[@ingrid7277]

Yeah finally a good ghostnotes excercise!

[@andreinicolae4787]

With this video … I declare subscribed!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Honoured - thanks! 🙏

[@DaHipHopWitch]

Ooh I'm going to try that ! Thx !

[@abcbcd1834]

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

[@pv_bassplayer]

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

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshuahenry4218]

Check out Jerry “Jigger” Bridges who played with Waylon Jennings. A lot of funky, ghost note, playing.

[@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.

[@bassman4229]

thank you

[@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!

[@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. 🙏

[@jdb123ize]

I really want that tone. I know, it’s just not from the stingray

[@jdb123ize]

@@OnlineBassCoursesI just heard feel the real, cover that one and I’d be happy

[@burgergamer09yt21]

Hi Dan! I was watching the video in slow motion as I am just beginning and there seems to be a difference between what you play and what is written in the Rocco bass line. It appears in the final part of the sixteenth notes where instead of playing two sevens or fours you play one seven or four and then three ghost notes, instead of two regular and two ghost notes. Dunno if you are going to see this comment but I wanted to point it out for future reference. PD: Rewatching it I realized with happens only with the first bar with the sevens, not with the fours.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Pretty sure I’m playing it how it’s written most of the time but happy to be corrected! I do sometimes improvise around a written line 🙏👍

[@Mochimatchamocha]

Thanks for the lesson, very helpful! One thing I can’t help but notice is how your slap ghost notes sound. How do you get that very muted sound without the loud tap from the string hitting the fret? Whenever I try to slap a ghost note, the sound I get is like 80% fret smack and 20% muted note. Yours sounds more like 95% muted note, and less than 5% fret related noise. I’ve tried listening to my own recording through a DAI, and also live through an amp, but I just can’t get your ghost notes.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It could be that you're hitting too hard. I don't know without seeing though. Try a lighter touch which might require a deeper focus on coordination. I tend to play quite light so it could be that...

[@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! 🙏👍

[@backupmydude3572]

I love slap

[@RafalLabuda777]

Hey, this is bass, not bedroom channel!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@udomklawtanong7418]

Good

[@thefriendlypsychopath3894]

More finger funk with ghost noyes videos please.

[@anymo3120]

2:08

[@eshelly4205]

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

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I think zombie notes sounds much better!

[@cecilia_mackie]

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