How Do I Get Good At Bass?

[@melanieharris397]

Really appreciate the video. Found my sons bass in the loft. Hadn't been used for 12 years. I had it repaired and refreshed and now learning. Thanks Dan

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Brilliant, Melanie! A little bit of playing most days and you’ll pick it up in no time… 🙏👍

[@Torchl146]

thats awesome :D

[@haha-px5xp]

Dan‘s voice is really calming

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🙏

[@philprice5712]

Dan, just discovered this gem. You really nail what playing music is all about. As Mr. Reed stated its too easy to get caught up in the zillions of whatsits.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much, Phil.

[@beckym8245]

I've been playing 2 and a half years. Just playing by ear. Improving little by little. I need to focus on some theory now. Thanks for the tips.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Keep up the playing!

[@elpez71]

Yes you definitely hit on some important aspects on time to practice one hour Sunday is all I can give but will try 10 to 20 minutes a day Thanks very cut and straight to the point bass information here 👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks John. I think for gaining muscle memory and absorbing everything you need to learn, consistency is key... Give it a try!

[@Musouk66]

Great to hear a different perspective, great to hear examples. I am student of bass..about a third of the way through an online course. I’m subscribed to you Dan.. after seeing these. I respect all the KZbin tutors for sharing such wonderful advice. It’s lovely.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much. Keep up the playing!

[@rvbsoundfactory]

Love the Bass! Anything that is worth doing well take time. I'm trying. Musical theory, That looks daunting. Thanks for your words of wisdom.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You're welcome. Check out my music theory playlist. It's really not that bad once you know the basics!

[@fritsdekeijzer7664]

Dear Dan Hawkins, very nice to see you by chance on You Tube. It serves me well in my quest to continue to enjoy playing the bass guitar. Sometimes you just need that push to move forward and have the discipline to move forward. Thank you very much for your presentation and explanation, this helps me! Kind regards and best wishes for the new year! Frits de Keijzer from Holland

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Happy New Year and all the best for your bass playing this year!

[@howardalexander6528]

Pino Palladino studied bass with Joe Hubbard. He was already an extremely good bass player when he met Joe. Joe chronicles how he taught him some things about theory and harmony and how his understanding of what he was playing increased exponentially. Check out the videos on Pino Palladino by Joe Hubbard. Blessings

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Howard.

[@emmanuelmwiimbwa5183]

I just like how you deliver your tutorials on bass. It is easy to follow and understand your lessons.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much Emmanuel. Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and keep up the playing. 👍

[@dubdelay]

Hope you’re well dude. Just wanted to say my six string guitar skills have improved no end while practising your bass lessons. Thanks again!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That's great to hear! Cool to know it translates for you... I play a bit too so I know these principles work. Keep it up!

[@rafafontanez6961]

All your videos are great and very inspiring. I been playing bass since January but I had play electric guitar since 1991 and I have to say that bass playing is been great for me on this times so basically I play and practice every day. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for the comment, Rafa. It's amazing how beneficial playing a musical instrument is. Keep going with your excellent practice routine!

[@rafafontanez6961]

@@OnlineBassCourses Thank you! Dan

[@donh5794]

Dan, good timing on this video and the helpful and useful bass instruction. Ironically, the new book just arrived and you started with technique in the video. This is very exciting.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s cool. Let me know if you’ve improved by the end of it. I think you will and I hope so!

[@scottyshepardthesmoothdeep3081]

Oh wow Dan the man😲💙you really hit the mark this time on the lesson, awesome lesson my friend

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Thanks Scotty.

[@scottyshepardthesmoothdeep3081]

@@OnlineBassCourses 😁😁😁

[@michaelanthony9068]

Great outline, Dan. Thank you.

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🙏

[@lucapappalardo5574]

Very nice as usual 👍I'm really looking forward to the beginner to intermediate course you said you were planning to broadcast 😉

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Luca. It's going to take a while but it's looking good so far! I think you'll get a lot from it.

[@lucapappalardo5574]

@@OnlineBassCourses In any of your videos I get a lot, because they differ from others by being so open-minded, the price is that sometimes I feel a bit disoriented but that's because of my lack of knowledge. The amazing stuff is that each of your videos range from novice to very advanced!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@lucapappalardo5574 Yes that can be the problem as it's hard to target those videos to everyone. That's why my courses will be more useful! They'll be really clear and concise with solid goals and assignments.

[@lucapappalardo5574]

@@OnlineBassCourses excellent! I'll be there for sure 💪👍😎

[@kcjones2737]

Thanks again brother! Great post!🤘🏻

[@rustknale3818]

Love what you do Dan.

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Thanks very much. 🙏🙏

[@bojoblanco68]

Thank you for this video! Very usefull information for any level of playing. Any one how love to play bass will find in this video almoust every thing anyone need to improved the playing an the joy with this awsome instrument.

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Thanks Eduardo. You’re right - it is an awesome instrument!

[@sshanto17]

This quality information for free 😮 Thanks 🙏🏻

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My pleasure 😊

[@smithjohn383]

15:47 " You're not stupid". At first I thought that was a pretty bold statement as there are thousand of people watching this. But then I realized that most likely we're all bassist, so yeah, it probably was a pretty educated guess.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Bass players rule!

[@mezatron]

I feel like this video is the precursor to exactly the course I was envisioning you would do. Can’t wait.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I’m going to do two. One theory one like the one you suggested. Then one beginners one that gets you up to speed in a number of easy lessons teaching stuff like in this lesson. That one will have VERY clear goals, instructions, and teaching.

[@sshanto17]

Thanks!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much!

[@barondavis5692]

Question - if I sign up for your course, how do I use different devices, like computer to print PDF’s and my phone to use while following along with the bass. Thanks

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You could print and then follow along with a music stand, read the pdf on your phone whilst watching on computer. The course recognises where you left off and videos usually have the relevant bit of the pdf displayed so you can follow in real time.

[@barondavis5692]

@@OnlineBassCourses So I understand, I use a password to log on using any device. Right?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@barondavis5692 yes. Same login details and it’s the same on phone, laptop, desktop.

[@xaviergauvin9265]

love the video thanks

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Thanks for checking it out!

[@leila4581]

Hello, could you reference the two books you are alluding to? Thank you.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Hi. This was a very long time ago! Can you help me with when in the video I mention them? Then I can check.

[@leila4581]

@@OnlineBassCourses Hi, it was a the very beginning.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks. I referred to this blog post: onlinebasscourses.com/lessons/bass-guitar-syllabus/ I also have a free book that you can sign up for: onlinebasscourses.com/newsletter. This post will also help! onlinebasscourses.com/lessons/1st-things-to-learn-on-bass/

[@pd1323]

Whats that thing with tubes up on the left?

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Jules Monique tube preamp. I love it!

[@pd1323]

Thanks and great channel btw :)@@OnlineBassCourses

[@MrClassicmetal]

The great Nile Rodgers got his break and became in demand because he could read music!🙂

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Cool!

[@davidbrown6415]

Very constructive with really good demos to back it all up :)

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Thanks, David.

[@mohanedalfatih1336]

You're not recording at your usual time 3:00 a clock

[@silencedones4421]

If I may ask a somewhat personal question? In the UK do they teach music/music theory as children? Just seems to me through observation only that over the pond you as a nation seem to have a better education on music. Here in the states it used to be taught as children but since the late 1900s education that was based upon giving people actual skills has been removed from the education system. They want non creative idiots occupying America. Not bringing in politics (that was used to add some humor to the truth).

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I always thought it was the other way round. It’s not really taught in the UK unless you take lessons or specialise in music in schools. Music is often dropped early, unfortunately.

[@redsox518]

Good content but could have done with less showing off. The stuff you played doesn't mean squat if you aren't that advanced. Don't get me wrong all are very valid points but I had an instructor who did that and it made me be disengaged caus I wasn't learning anything.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Where's the showing off? Genuine question. I demonstrate concepts but never once did I think I was 'showing off'. I get what you're saying about if you aren't that advanced. But sometimes I think it's good to show what an idea can lead to with practice. Obviously that's my opinion and, of course, you're entitled to yours.

[@redsox518]

@@OnlineBassCourses Fair enough. I don't think I said it right. Dan I live in NY and I watch your channel religiously and use a lot of your information and techniques. On some of the things I was like umm I have no idea what he is doing and I think I'm a decent player maybe between beginner and intermediate. I was just a little lost so my apologies. Again I love your videos and they have helped me a great deal.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That's no problem and thanks for watching! That's the tricky thing for me: for some people it's too much and for others they might know everything I'm talking about. In general, my videos are exactly for your standard. But I definitely like to push you a little bit! Maybe sometimes it's too much. One day there will be a decent platform for live online workshops/lessons and instant feedback. That would be cool.

[@redsox518]

@@OnlineBassCourses you really do an amazing job. I try to take all the information and put it to use. My problem is try to jam pack a lot of things into a practice.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I recommended getting a piece of paper out and organising your practice routine. Write down 3-5 goals and the individual lessons you need to get there. Prioritise them and then organise that into a practice routine. You're right, too much all at the same time will just lead to confusion. In fact, I'm writing a course write now designed to be linear with easy to digest lessons and clear assignments.