Music Theory for Bass Players - What do you need to know?

[@voideyess]

its nice to hear ryan gosling tell me about bass theory

[@PaddyLeggBass]

This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched on here (and I’ve watched a lot). Thank you

[@FBT]

Thanks for the kind words, Paddy, that really means a lot!

[@julianh.1820]

Dude, thank you so much! This was the first time I understood the connection between the topics! Also because of you I finally know where to start to practice filling those gaps with knowledge! Cheers mate!!!

[@FBT]

Comments like this make my day, it really means a lot to hear that you've found the video helpful. Best of luck!

[@adammadtin8451]

In 20 years this is the most useful lesson I have seen

[@FBT]

Really glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@leopoldhollow]

This is going to be really useful- I feel like because of the issue you mentioned--not knowing the audience on an individual level, that is--a lot of music KZbinrs are afraid of telling people what they do or don't need to learn. But you gave a well-organised and well-explained list, where I can take notes and feel satisfied that if I get working on these things, then with time I will be caught up to standard, without wasting time on things I don't understand how to put into practice yet

[@FBT]

The more I teach the more I find that the majority of people need to work on the same things, regardless of their age or experience. Being a useful, independent musician can be distilled into two areas: knowing the notes that make up common chord types and where those chord tones are on your instrument - most people think they've got that stuff together and wonder why they're struggling with more advanced concepts.

[@danalonetree1lonetree12]

Do you teach in person? Even if states away, I trust you and would love to schedule what ever I can afford!! I play acoustic guitar but I can tell you could teach anything especially to my lower intermediate level.

[@FBT]

I do, and many of my students are in other countries/time zones. You can book a free consultation with me here: freebasstranscriptions.com/zoom/

[@dylansnowrove3732]

I'm actually really glad I decided to learn theory, but I still got a long way to go!

[@andybunn5780]

This was a great video as a reference to check my skill level and progress.

[@neil___lien]

Awesome video. i'm teaching myself all of that by following a bunch of channels & i recently acquired the Ariane Cap book, but having this video as a guide of the order in which i should be doing stuff... Just perfect! Thanks!

[@FBT]

Thanks, really glad that you found the video helpful!

[@supersam1914]

Simple direct and well presented. Thank my friend form across the pond .

[@BenD_Bass]

Im a beginner and I feel like Im leaning torwards knowledge without facility. Im learning theory and practicing bass everyday and I feel that I can understand more than I can do. Right now, Im kinda having trouble with speed and accuracy and string crossing 16th notes. But, Im definitely progressing faster learning theory and I understand what Im playing opposed to 15 year old me that just learned a bunch of tabs that were probably wrong lol

[@FBT]

Sounds a lot like 15-year-old me, too! Is there a specific piece that's giving you problems with 16th-note speed and accuracy? In terms of getting past knowledge without facility, it's worth mentioning that you can't over-practise the fundamentals; I still work on the diatonic triads of the major scale every time I sit down to practice.

[@YonkoKenji]

like math like math like math LMAOOO

[@JoseFPVNavarro]

Brutal video mate. Thanks a lot!

[@FBT]

Ha! Glad you enjoyed it. 'Brutal' is the adjective I've always been striving for...

[@joannalewis5279]

Great video

[@shahinislam7550]

Amazing Guide! Subbed immediately Keep it up bro💞

[@waltersobchak7581]

Great video :-)

[@FBT]

Thanks! Great username - that rug really tied the room together...

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS]

Bloody hell , I bought a bass this week,after watching this the idea of fun is gone 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FBT]

It doesn't all have to happen overnight...

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS]

@@FBT lol I'm getting older and running out of time , I got my bass in the post today so let the struggle begin

[@FBT]

@@SCALE_SLOTCARS Many of my students are 50+ and I've seen even the oldest dogs learn new tricks with regular practice. 10 minutes a day can work wonders!

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS]

@@FBT thank you for you're reply 👍 I will give it my best ... Enjoying my first day 🤗

[@johng9393]

this is way too advanced for many. and everything but the kitchen sink i guess that’s the point but i don’t agree with all the modes and the seventh chords listed. you need to know the root then the fifth why would you need to know modes and min major 7 chords UNLESS you are soloing and that’s bs. you need to spend a few years being a fundamental type bass player sure learn slap but that’s a tiny part of what a real bass player does ( i’m the real world ) being a bass player is an art ok who are basic bass players ? duck dunn is a safe bet verdine white is a bit advanced so drop the double stops and just learn his basslines paul mccartney is a good choice be A bass player. before a soloist.

[@davetuttle9701]

Excellent lesson

[@MarcinKubica]

Sadly your transcriptions do not include tabs.

[@FBT]

Imagine what would happen to your musicianship if you learned to read notation...

[@MarcinKubica]

@@FBT Thanks for your reply! I Myself I'm at the stage where I'm trying to map the sound in my head to the fretboard, and the theory at this point is a blocker for me. The theory was always something mechanical and uninteresting even tho I've been composing music since 1993 or so. Having tabs underneath the notes helps very much, as it allows us to play the track almost instantly. It's also encouraging towards learning the notes. In this regard - sadly - but I can't use your sheets at all before I would learn the notes. And believe I would love to. Which makes all your hard work unusable, at least for people like me. It goes back again to what you said - to communicate we only need to know how to speak, and we don't need to know what is a vowel or a noun to make a sentence. Tabs are in this area for me.

[@tonemoreno763]

Like anything worthwhile in life, practice is key. Spend just spend ten minutes one day learning where the lowest note on your instrument is at on music notation. Play that note in every range while visualizing where it’s proper place is at on sheet music. Do that every day until you can play That note while reading it. Then repeat with another pitch. Before you know it, you’ll be reading like a boss. Take the training wheels off and do some work! Cheers

[@CuriousSquid06]

Do you really need to know Music theory for bass

[@CuriousSquid06]

Ok I just learned 28 song on my bass guitar with out learning music theory

[@cat_loaf943]

Well, knowing basic music theory and working your way up gradually is great. There are many online resources/ebooks etc.

[@CuriousSquid06]

@@cat_loaf943 I took one semester of band and learned it helped out a lot

[@shayh.3556]

Learn at least the basics of music theory and incorporate it into your playing. It’s not a solid rule to playing guitar/bass, just a theoretical roadmap.

[@hahoha8586]

Harry kane??

[@skully1030]

Why is it every video, I have to listen to nonsense upon nonsense till finally they talk about what I came to see

[@CuriousSquid06]

Ewww JAZZ