Paul McCartney teaches bass

[@killerraco8049]

John Lennon: *dies* Paul Mccartney: 0:53

[@xypaola]

Killer Raco this comment is underrated

[@killerraco8049]

@@xypaola :)

[@sethjohnston2331]

AHAH

[@user-fj4sk4uj7c]

XDDDDDD

[@pedrobraz7397]

WOW

[@billace90]

That sounded more like my high school grades....:(

[@u.v.s.5583]

Wait, did he play an F?

[@EddieKMusic]

Nah, low

[@Skizze37]

You scored a G and an E? You got an F in English, that's for sure.

[@holdenmcgroin5003]

@@u.v.s.5583 0:53

[@rdvgrd6]

Basically you’re a failure

[@Howl14]

This man is the only man i know that is 70 but acts like hes 20

[@geoffpoole483]

And gets away with it. You're dead right.

[@TrailBlazer65]

well I'd say hes a bit wiser than a 20 year old

[@ladyggsmith3261]

that a good thing ,,, ageless

[@Here4thechaoss]

vrafiqa clearly you haven't heard of Mic Jagger

[@masonharris9166]

that what i thought too alex

[@mazda9624]

When he said "D Minor mm mm mm mm C D Minor mm mm mm mm C D Minor mm mm mm mm *F* " I felt that

[@_neishi0859]

when you pay your respects to john lennon

[@Gorillaman223]

That is how my bass teacher teaches me

[@aydanneilson-bourke7378]

He was feeling it him self too

[@TrailerParkAudio]

"chorus comin up"

[@arpitadutta4073]

0:43

[@tragiclifeform347]

“But before we begin, I’d like to tell you about my new favorite mobile game, Raid Shadow Legends...”

[@enidesouzabarros8852]

*SHUT UP*

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

Vrdd

[@Can-99.9]

Lol

[@Can-99.9]

@@enidesouzabarros8852 why be mean

[@a2a373]

If Paul made the video today:

[@turtlepenguin1494]

Great playing! If he keeps practicing he might be able to play like The Beatles.

[@turtlepenguin1494]

SnowPanther yeah no shit sherlock

[@thepantherofsnow]

There is no shit???? Oh no we need to get some!!!

[@BrokenArrowShow]

SnowPanther fucking idiot xD

[@thepantherofsnow]

Broken Arrow Show I actually am a idiot at fucking I have never had sex.

[@BrokenArrowShow]

SnowPanther apparently, you're shit at using punctuation as well... :P

[@basura8355]

This guy is gonna be huge!

[@johnq.public8518]

B. R. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@richarddarlington1139]

Nah, he'll never pass the audition.

[@irchristo]

Ya think??? hahaha

[@PriZeMaN1]

Only if he turns back time, his day is long gone :)

[@petemclinc]

He could start a band...

[@toxicphoenix4112]

imagine your parents sign you up to to a bass lesson and you don’t know who’s teaching you, only to find out it is paul himself.

A dream come true.

[@troykelso]

Paul Stanley doesn't play bass, stupid.

[@macca-n-cheese4758]

The Toxic Phoenix it would be a dream come true

[@chemmy_durden]

Troy Kelso paul mccaentey

[@welsh_Witch]

I'd uh just be very nervous

[@theviolethole4071]

Honestly this guy is much better than the bassist in the Beatles

[@JustARegularPlayer]

1990 • I strongly agree

[@brofessor2493]

I liked because of your profile picture

[@natek5249]

1990 • dude r u stupid he is in Beatles

[@igotashake]

Nate K GET YOUR CONSPIRACY THEORY OUTTA HERE

[@vargagyork8751]

@@natek5249 r/whoooosh

[@guitarboi9]

Paul seems like a cool guy.

[@Kanji101]

That's because he is

[@-amitkalderon1225]

He is the coolest guy ever.

[@theothertroll]

pot head

[@hugojimenez3859]

Nah. He is nice, but Dave Grohl es the coolest guy ever

[@juliekadams]

I love the understatement of this, LOL. Maybe... Perhaps... LOL

[@jjackandbrian5624]

2:15 "So that's it, that should be Bass." thank you, now I can Bass.

[@thomasmoore8096]

paul is like that old grandpa who's just waaaay cooler than he seems

[@cinniminni1101]

I would love for him to be my grandpa

[@rodneylee4026]

Gee thanks.......I think.

[@charlie-obrien]

His grandchildren call him "Grandude" That's cool.

[@MikeT003]

This guy looks like a Beatles tribute band member

[@lewismillar-nelson4953]

"LIQQUUIIDDD!"

[@thiagosan2154]

True, you're right, I realized only now

[@natek5249]

Mike Hockisgone dude r u stupid he is Beatles member dumass

[@natek5249]

Kermit the Frog wow your dum Im more smarter than you dumass

[@luizneto727]

@@natek5249🙄🙄

[@-amitkalderon1225]

This teacher looks good. Anyone knows how I can contact him?

[@musicposts5517]

Amit Kalderon He died in 1966

[@martijnvandenakker803]

Music Posts oh, I thought YOU did...

[@rogerfalck1066]

Paul is dead Paul is DEAD

[@-amitkalderon1225]

Bobby Stinklehoffer Correct. Smart guy.

[@ruben771]

did anyone know the word "JOKE"?

[@blazeesq2000]

I love that Paul can't read music but can explain music theory. He is a master of bass composition. Maybe he can't shred but he knows how to serve a song.

[@Natashahoneypot]

He can read music nowadays. Also he invented, what you term as "shred".

[@hexyko4850]

@@Natashahoneypot How do you know?

[@Natashahoneypot]

Hexy Ko kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HJYmygi5aBj9k he answers this question at 10.40. Also he writes classcal music and for that you would absorb the concept of music reading in the making of it. It is not his main forte but he can get by. And his answer to the question, "can he read music" is modest.

[@wattsnottaken1]

Setting egos aside to serve the song has always been admirable IMO

[@juliewitt7496]

This guy can read musick. Trust me.

[@wynnie_margeaux]

He could literally sit there and read the phone book and I'd listen

[@macca-n-cheese4758]

Bronwyn J. McCartney same

[@farteinjonassen7523]

That's actually how he found the name for Father McKenzie in Eleanor Rigby. By, you know, reading the phone book.

[@ConspiredPictures]

@@farteinjonassen7523 Yes! It was father McCartney, but they didn't like that, so they went through the McSection of the phonebook

[@lwh2113]

1,2,3,4 how many n-

[@juliaknitter1650]

@@ConspiredPictures McSection lol

[@codyjumper5019]

This Paul guy isn't half bad. He should really think about starting a band.

[@h5numbers732]

I thought his playing style was similar to that one british band the beetles, listen to some of the songs.

[@YouGetThePicture_08]

@@h5numbers732 That's what I was thinking! He reminded me of Ringo.

[@LukeHennisch]

I have a name for his band! The Bea- no that’s not it, THE WINGS!!! That’s it!

[@YouGetThePicture_08]

@@LukeHennisch nah, I think you mean The Shoes...

[@riverzin666]

@@YouGetThePicture_08 no no Definitly The Bees

[@leokimvideo]

I bet his hourly rate is pretty high!

[@twoking10]

Yeah, probably charges AT LEAST $20/hour for lessons... lmao.

[@Grimosaur]

...aren't you the dude who has like 1000 spiders in his house?

[@14141818]

je vois pas le rapport

[@defendiendoideas7846]

Is very true !!

[@scottdavidson9897]

I would bet it most certainly is...lol

[@elduderino2581]

This is one weird looking Ringo.

[@genguri7119]

True, where is His umbrella?

[@kiu4n]

Huh. When they titled it "Bass" I was expecting bass drum from Ringo. This is one strange Ringo, innit?

[@toppat]

@@genguri7119 yeah, and his bike?

[@arfansthename]

@@genguri7119 And his peace and love?

[@FKMDC]

That is a weird drum set

[@devinjerryfreedomisfree4599]

crazy to think that the only reason he picked up the bass was because no one else in the band wanted to after Stu left and now he’s one of the greatest at it

[@blazeesq2000]

Facts

[@tobisteffen]

That's because bass is a very easy instrument to play. Usually only dimwits play it because they are too bad for guitar, piano or drums. Once an actually talented musician bothers to spend some time with it, this is what happens. Not to mention that this song is ridiculously easy to play compared to the full range of musical performances around the world.

[@JFFM730]

@@tobisteffen there are some bass lines that are really hard to play you know.

[@tobisteffen]

@@JFFM730 None of which non-bass players want to hear in a song. Except if they are played by Flea.

[@charlie-obrien]

@@tobisteffen Geddy Lee enters the conversation...

[@billyshears6604]

Not quite sure why he did this but it's beyond cool.

[@minacruz8637]

Billy Shears hey billy hahaha omg

[@rafcorpuz8575]

Billy Shears why does the bass sounds at a low volume

[@ianprescott7924]

Dlo 's Bass has always had a lower frequency than guitar so your ears think it’s quieter

[@wallywutsizface6346]

Supreme Kai He was just referring to him making this video. I’m pretty sure he knows who he is

[@adamlee9347]

Billy Shears what would you do if i sang out of tune?

[@InsertName125]

Here's someone who doesn't need to self-promote. He's just doing this to teach people. That's really admirable.

[@paparaiderfanstudios]

What would he need to promote? he's fucking Paul Mcartney

[@thebrutaltails9558]

Amerikkka The Great Paul McCharmly

[@qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn]

PAUL MCGOKART LOOKS LIKE A CHICKEN NUGGET AFTER 1966 PAUL MCGOKART DIED AND GOT REPLACED BY PAULMCCHICKENMCNUGGET OG MA GEEEEEEERD DUN

[@sonussektor]

he does the teaching with a "very simple" song. no way he'd teach you his tricks for free. listen to the track and you'll notice that the bass is slightly different than in this video here.

[@flacidhouse350]

"What would he need to promote?" His new album. You don't think it's odd he's not teaching the bass line to one of his famous songs?

[@logiclegend8219]

He looks like a good bass player. He should make a band or something.

[@isaacsalazar5373]

@larry ballard both work just fine

[@tyronesharp401]

Might even get a paying gig or two

[@Herv3]

I know some boys from Quarry High that would be interested.

[@jabohonu]

lemikistu yeah man a band with a name related to insects.

[@MrWide-ht9rp]

Let’s just hope no one makes a rumor like he’s dead or something

[@mollywright3468]

Ok here's an idea: Paul needs to start a KZbin channel where he teaches bass

[@dennelclayton5188]

Oh Hell Yeah! 😀👍

[@wynnie_margeaux]

Paul just needs to start a KZbin channel in general. Unboxing videos, vlogs, cooking tutorials, ASMR, anything. I'll sub

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

Bronwyn J. McCartney he does have a channel. If you search up Paul McCartney autocomplete interview and go to the end, he talks about his channel and Egypt Station.

[@wynnie_margeaux]

@@Lucille_McCartney73 oh sick! Thanks!

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

Bronwyn J. McCartney no problem! The only problem is I don’t know what it’s called so I can’t look it up! XD paul forgot to say what it was lol!

[@vergellicerio8919]

This guy is so good. There are other videos of him always nailing Beatles songs

[@_PuppetMaster86]

He should cover Blackbird 👌🏾

[@MikeO-p8l]

Nailing Beatles song's that he wrote lol amazing really .

[@Dejay06]

​@@MikeO-p8l Nuh uh

[@caryrodda]

"If you're feeling adventurous you can go up here and fiddle around a bit." Totally cracked me up because Paul always fiddled around beautifully in most songs. Thanks for sharing.

[@dcoolmineduckh5200]

No one: KZbin: let's recommend this 12 year old video to everyone But really he is a legend

[@josephleehooker5256]

This guy is as nice as he seems . I met him 3 times and stood alone with ,Linda , Stella and Paul backstage at the spectrum in Philly 1976 and then got to sit with Stella as Linda watched on playing keyboard. What a beautiful memory . Thanks Lord

[@marendenison3391]

+Joseph Lee Hooker That's so awesome! you're lucky to have met him and his family

[@idontwant2beasoldiermama241]

Joseph Lee Hooker And then you woke up from dreaming

[@morganspry9967]

That’s a dream come true

[@user-sr6li6kq2b]

@@morganspry9967 I think he is exactly like he appears! He’s a friendly guy and has no reason to pretend because he’s rich and successful!

[@hoodedman07]

Paul talks to you like your best friends and it just feels so genuine

[@KingLos96]

Bro..that fact that I watched this 12 years ago when I was barely learning guitar and bass..it just makes me feel so old. Back when KZbin and the internet felt so new to me. I miss those days

[@sittingonafrootloop3940]

Imagine counting how much times he says y'know

[@hugeclockowner7949]

omg i follow your insta hello there

[@sittingonafrootloop3940]

@@hugeclockowner7949 hello

[@robfriedrich2822]

Would it better, when he says "Isn't it" instead?

[@GargeBarge]

@@robfriedrich2822 isn’t it, y’know?

[@lordgnippoc2278]

hey paul why don't you shut up for a sec

[@patbrennan6572]

he's simply music in human form.

[@meadowsanddawn7464]

Exactlyyy!!!!

[@Dejay06]

Yes

[@unclexeres]

Just got a chance to see Sir McCartney in N. California. What an awesome show, best I ever seen! Great music, new, middle and old. Great stories from back, way back in the day. Couldn't haven't been better! He played five different instruments well and his singing for 77 is still pretty good too.

[@dianeo]

"You can do fiddly bits if you want." :)

[@aidandowney6673]

OMG ITS JOHN DEACON

[@mariadzlz]

@@meepmoop5826 a culture man :')

[@notabed800]

Deacon isn't a good bass player

[@mariadzlz]

@@notabed800 you aren't a human

[@notabed800]

@@mariadzlz Queen is the most overrated band ever

[@mariadzlz]

@@notabed800 yea sure 🙄

[@enna1913]

Wow, if he keeps practicing like this he might amount to something.

[@ryanmeow6716]

enna1913 right? he has a lot to learn tho, he could be as good as the beatles if he practices enough.

[@allmyducksinarow]

I'm not sure if you three are joking, or are serious.

[@at90percent]

Bacon Grace I'm not sure if you're serious or joking.

[@mkfanforever58]

+Bacon Grace wow...

[@allmyducksinarow]

Nah I'm just kidding you guys are hilarious

[@Redplanetfilms1]

Love that Paul keeps sharing his love for music with the world! Saw him last year at Giants Stadium in NJ and it was the highlight of my year! Thank You for a lifetime of great music!

[@blonchie4724]

If it wasn't because of Paul I would have never been interested in music. He was my mentor and inspiration to become the musician I am today.

[@OWEN-CASH]

"D minor is the saddest of all keys, I find. People weep instantly when they hear it, and I don’t know why.” - Nigel Tufnel

[@thomassiegler9898]

D minor is as well the key of all the Requiems, such as from: Mozart, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi etc.

[@GargeBarge]

@@thomassiegler9898 It was tuned slightly differently, which I’m sure you know if you’re referencing those composers

[@andrewquinlan6096]

Ask vulfpeck

[@crabtrap]

"don't touch it....just listen!"

[@dunce2080]

I love paul's bass riffs. He is my favorite bassist/beatle/and singer

[@andrewjoseph1785]

I love seeing these legends do stuff like this because it's purely out of passion for music. Paul McCartney sure doesn't need to do this for the money! Awesome stuff.

[@flacidhouse350]

It's an ad.

[@killianassemat5115]

Well you know he's already a billionaire so it's not like he really needs anymore money.

[@biga173rdify]

The man is a musical genius,an amazing song writer,producer,guitar player and was way ahead of his time, and yes he is an amazing bass player and pioneer. All of the great bassit have nothing but respect for this man. This man has sold more records than any bass player peroid including some of the greatest artist of all time. Who ever said his playing technique sucks obvious you never listen to any of his solo records and records with the Beatles . His accolades speaks for himself.

[@Xcorgi]

Check out the Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road video here on KZbin. You can really see Paul demonstrate his mastery of EVERY single instrument as well as demonstrate his expertise with studio equipment. He truly is an amazingly talented one man band!

[@theunwantedcritic]

The thing I always was impressed by was just how simple he’s playing it is. He always seems to find the right notes no matter how much complex stuff is happening. And then how we place the notes. In the song it’s getting better all the time off Sergeant peppers it’s a very very simple baseline but listen to the how he plays each individual note

[@michaelangileo2760]

Thank you, Paul, that is very nice, you've taken the time to teach us. I really appreciate it!!

[@Kazyman]

One of my favorite guitar player turned bass players EVER. I don't write a bass line without him in mind (and Chris Squire). As Paul got older he got a lot nicer. We tend to do that the closer we get to our own mortality. He's a very self reflective chap and can admit fault, which is yet ANOTHER lesson for us all.

[@Kazyman]

@Suz V2017 Being the perfectionist Paul was, he was at times extremely difficult to work with. I can't tally how many times George & Ringo walked out of the studio because of that fact. He aged well however & has since patched things up with his fellow Beatles, including John Lennon before he was murdered.

[@AllusernamesgoneFUCK]

Paul always seemed like one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet

[@onionboy7099]

Paul always seemed like one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet

[@ericroy5188]

*never meet

[@MilkyBar756]

guess that was something to lighten up the mood eh comon leave the man alone

[@kevinjerome4925]

Excellent - Sir Paul please do some more of this! Stay safe.

[@kiddlecats7871]

0:20 makes a good pun

[@dustystarr2297]

Sir Paul is always giving.. what an amazing human being that just happens to be a totally gifted musician

[@morrisman64]

We love Paul!!

[@brianbrino4310]

I had the same Horner Bass when I played in my band! Thank you for the treat!

[@ElBrunno12]

I wish paul was my grandpa

[@dereckcaceres9202]

He is very clean

[@dazednconfused31337]

Thank you, have another Werther's Original

[@kairak2096]

X2

[@GYYYO]

When he says it's very simple, I'm thinking "Maybe to you, but not to me." He's such an awesome player.

[@garybrinker4522]

Dont try lefthanded unless you are..

[@endi3386]

GYYYO You must be joking for gods sake this is an easy bassline for even a beginner

[@MisterTMH]

Try Stanley Clarke for size. Mr. Clarke is the real deal , in more ways than Bill ever will be.

[@andrewpfaff6152]

I like how what most of us call a "fill" is a "fiddly bit" to him -- a reminder not to take the whole thing so seriously IMO

[@FrizzBeeMans]

When your teacher are left handed while you're right handed

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

His fretting technique is bizarre, he just strangles the shit out of the neck.

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

***** I think he has always played like this and Paul McCartney has created some of the best bass lines in music. I just can't figure out how he does it, I'm getting a cramp just thinking about it.

[@matthewmcgehee4293]

+AmesKtown As someone who played guitar for more than 20 years before playing bass seriously, it's pretty natural to to strangle the neck when it's half the size of what you're used to. Paul didn't start out as the bass player, he just ended up the bass player by default.

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

Matthew McGehee OK. My first instrument was violin so perhaps that's why I'm surprised by his mobility.

[@MegaStickman98]

+AmesKtown Hofner violin basses are known as having very thin necks ("Pencil Necks"). As an owner of a Hofner I can fully relate to what you're saying and to how McCartney holds the neck. Some people like how the necks feel and others prefer wider necks with more girth. I personally love the feel of the Hofner. :)

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

MegaStickman98 I have never played a Hofner, but they do look as though the neck is very thin. I learned on a Fender P-Bass so the neck was pretty thick. I now mostly play a Stingray 5 J-Bass so I've never played anything with a really thin neck. I guess I like girth. Cheers.

[@mingyuzhou8519]

such a joy watch someone like him play amazing master

[@mildred298]

Can't explain why I'm so in love with this man lol

[@richarddarlington1139]

You and millions of other women!

[@ladedadedaschlobonmeknob7850]

how old is u girl ;)

[@michaelasquith9791]

Paul was "The cute Beatle".

[@W7RSON]

Because he is *Paul fucking McCartney*

[@lucashenrique4630]

Maybe becuz he's the fucking 19th biggest britain in history

[@morthedgebuckle227]

This is wonderful!!! A legendary icon teaching us his craft in a humble manner! Gotta love Paul.

[@thebaobabs206]

His hands are beautiful!!

[@Christianonbass]

Thank you Sir Paul. I have always wanted to jam with you!

[@bluesfan582]

Clever username.

[@dumbbitchenergy4223]

The fact that, 1, Paul still uses his original Hofner bass, and, 2, calls it his baby is why I live honestly

[@thesilvershining]

Right? I died 😭♥️

[@jamesm.3967]

@@thesilvershining he bought it Because it was an inexpensive at the time. A good deal he said. And I bet that’s why he still uses it and he’s very frugal. I’ve heard.

[@jaclynzinck4241]

This video: (exists) Davie504: Needs more BASS

[@acak5449]

yes cause every bass video needs more then one of these souless and shitty overused comments

[@luizhabbo9001]

Slap

[@coolcool8651]

slap bASS

[@possibly8180]

Good luck slapping on a hofner. I prefer actual low end as opposed to the more-often-than-not trebly nature of slap bass.

[@QuarkKing]

EPICO

[@SciFiArtman]

Hope younger viewers realize that these tips are not just coming from "one of The Beatles", but also from the greatest composer and multi-instrumentalist that ever lived! This is the Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart of our times! And one of the finest bass players ever (not that this tune shows that skill much). The more you look into the depth of McCartney, the more you will be amazed at his infinite talents. At least it works that way for me. Forget Robert Johnson's deal with the devil - I've always been suspicious of McCartney's amazing "luck"! (I mean this guys even been "dead" before!!!) So glad he's still with us!

[@PoisedGuitar417]

0:52 Someone: *dies Internet:...

[@sergelen3111]

Someone: *makes joke about Paul looking like Beatles’ bassist” Nate K: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

[@TheLochs]

I'd love to see his guitar collection. I'm a lefty.

[@Lucille_McCartney73]

TheLochs same!

[@treefingers.8]

I lefty righty

[@RoxxHoffner]

This is the coolest video!! Are you kidding me?! Paul McCartney takin' time out of his day to give a free bass lesson! It's not like he needs to do this for money. Maybe some people don't appreciate or don't understand how cool this is, and that's too bad. If you did a little research on this guy you would understand and get a real kick out of it! But it makes no sense to me why some people feel the need to lash out negative, ignorant comments and prove, to everyone that knows better, what a true idiot they are.. and actually must think they're above this! Unbelievable. Thank you Paul for doing this! I hope there's more? I've been picking up the bass lately and gettin' a kick that I can actually get the groove(Sometimes) to that badass bass riff you do with "Taxman".That would turn even James Jamerson's head and put a smile on his face. Rock and Roll!

[@ptkAlphaOmegaAlpha]

I agree

[@Xcorgi]

These people lash out at Paul because he's not playing the retarded chimpanzee "slap bass" that all these asshole kids who love that bullshit rap music love.They can't stand the fact that they will never be intelligent enough to play an actual melody on the bass like Paul McCartney. The talent pool has COMPLETELY dried up. At least among these idiot generation Y and younger little bastards who have no musical talent whatsoever!

[@JB19504]

T. Byrd Love that Taxman bass riff in the third verse. The ULTIMATE!! Love that song.

[@marendenison3391]

To the people saying how he's a bad teacher and all: That may be true, but that's because he's SO accomplished and SO practiced at his bass playing that it's become second nature to him, which is hard to just _teach_. All great artists tend to be like this; they are so intuitive and they've gotten to know their craft so WELL that it's hard for them to put it into words! So Paul may not be the best teacher per se, but in a sense he is one of the best to study from.

[@Fireglo]

It's nothing to do with accomplishment. So you're saying all music teachers are not accomplished? Some people are better suited to teach while others are better suited to work. Paul has songwriting talent but poor technique. A teacher would be the other way around. Absolutely perfect technique and musical knowledge but just doesn't have the ability to write their own compositions..

[@prisonmike1658]

Ankh Warrior Well his "technique" got him very far honestly no can deny that

[@smokeflavoredjam2964]

McCartney is the master at connecting chords. His lines on those early Beatles albums are insane.Listen closely to his clever and unique lines and how he moves from chord to chord on Something or I Want You.

[@AcousticJamDad]

I just friggin love this guy and all his beautiful artistic pieces...I mean, how can you not love PMac and of course his and John’s total and indisputable revolution of modern day music?!?! Myself, I’ve always slightly leaned toward John’s hard, raw and experimental sounds he put into his songs but Paul was the perfect counter-weight to that and vice versa with Paul’s beautiful melodies. The two together, in my opinion, was the absolute golden duo when it came to songwriting, harmonies, innovation, etc etc...

[@gerardmazzarese9363]

To watch Sir Paul, in so candid a way, knowing the history he represents, is so wonderfully cool.😃

[@Hexspa]

His playing is so clean in the sense that every note counts and stands true and pure. The most notable characteristic he exemplifies, though, is his damn positive attitude - that's the main difference I see in him and any other musician I usually encounter in rehearsal situations.

[@blazeesq2000]

Technical facility does not mean musicality. Musicality wins. He is no Jaco or Victor Worten; pick your "best" player and Paul McCartney is on everyone's list because of the musicality.

[@Hexspa]

@@blazeesq2000 Agreed but also songwriting. The more I play the more it's obvious how important that is to distinguish yourself. Eric Clapton headlines Crossroads Festival not Eric Johnson and that's why.

[@marionathanael8365]

I can proudly say Paul McCartney teached me how to play bass xd

[@aunch3]

The thing about Paul is he’s a ambitious workaholic perfectionist lol so he’s always getting better at whatever he’s doing. Even his bass lessons sound good

[@solstis56]

This is too COOL.... Learning bass from Paul McCartney..... Love It.....

[@theclonewhopunchedadroid7501]

Is this what being a padawan feels like

[@keithmoon3190]

Yes

[@GargeBarge]

Please no god I don’t want that rattail braid

[@critter7052]

Nothing cooler than being taught bass by Paul McCartney! Long Live Macca!

[@peternewman3487]

Thank you Paul, You were my inspiration to learn to play bass guitar as was Hank Marvin lead guitar. Two absolute legends.

[@emreuyank9998]

Nobody: KZbin: let’s put this in Everyone’s recommendation

[@Max-dr6rz]

nah. i searched for this. i love Paul McCartney

[@dyip-vb1wl]

*Everybody:

[@Max-dr6rz]

@@dyip-vb1wl huh?

[@fuzzyone99]

This is the crazy mofo who played the insane bass line on Hey Bulldog! Probably wrote it in 12 minutes, too.

[@Invert_Scrub]

As much as I loved this video, it was hardly a bass lesson, lol.

[@YMeDoyElLujazo]

Stf Tarkas

[@robertklone8437]

It was a good humming lesson though.

[@ClownenJac73]

As a bass player myself I agree. But I love this nonetheless.

[@johnnyrosenberg9522]

Well, it was a lesson (with a lot of freedom) how to play bass on that particular song, at least… 😁

[@rubbersoul9462]

@Paul McCartney had me there for a second lol that’s why the check mark next to the name exists

[@jerryweller7011]

Gave me a whole new appreciation for just how talented this guy is. His bass playing is totally unorthodox in both hands, but he makes it work for the things he wants to do.

[@michaelmyers4847]

Teacher needs to learn to have some originality. Reminds me of one of the beatles, too much like that Paul McCartney

[@Natashahoneypot]

That sir is quite clearly Freddie Mercury from ABBA.

[@h5numbers732]

@@Natashahoneypot are you stupid or joking? Freddy mercury was in queen, not ABBA, and he played the drums. This is david gilmour from iron maiden, not freddy mercury.

[@YouGetThePicture_08]

@@Natashahoneypot nah, he is obviously Elton John from Led Zeppelin.

[@SunnyStreak_]

Good Old Fashioned Killer Queen You must be blind. Clearly that’s Eddie Van Halen from BTS.

[@YouGetThePicture_08]

@@SunnyStreak_ Sorry, Bro. You're right, I didnt have my glasses on.

[@bonscott602]

Private lesson from the genius

[@jx14aby]

He needs John.

[@kj.viking]

We all need John.

[@joeybonin7691]

Crazy thing is -- back when I was 15, Paul is one of the players I listened to when I was learning bass. I played along with records.

[@zygmaszel8376]

been honored to be your student , thanks mr. Paul

[@gregoryfilms9405]

Hillarious that some morons are criticising McCartney's bass playing lol-he's only one of THE most respected, inspirational and innovative bass players of all time! Who are you?!!!!!!

[@saltronica]

who are you?

[@lithium5i]

inspirational? innovative? who the fuck are you talking about? Over 50 years and he's still playing the same boring shit ever.

[@saltronica]

side note, if he's the most respected, you wouldn't have to post this comment.

[@eltorpedo67]

LiYeds Yeah, ok. You're an idiot who doesn't know his music history. When McCartney first picked up the electric bass, it had been around for only 10 years. Most players were sticking to playing root notes. No one was attempting to play as melodically as McCartney, so yeah, he basically inspired everyone after him. It's easy to sit back now and say, "He wasn't good", but you're judging him on 50 years of evolving bass playing. You have hundreds and hundreds of examples to reference. McCartney had no one. Go away, listen to the basslines of "Something", "Rain", "Getting Better", "Everybody's Got Something to Hide..." and then come back and tell us how bad he sucks at bass.

[@saltronica]

Xcorgi wow caps. jeez man, stay classy.

[@Bob-yl9pm]

Paul? You make it look so easy! you're a genius! Love you, bro!

[@robertgerald5819]

I didn't think I could love Paul McCartney anymore than I did until I saw this video.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

I’m watching again I love it will you up load more please thanks Paul 🎸

[@MrFireblade67]

Think people forget. It's the sum of all the parts that make a performer. Paul, I'm sure would not say he was a virtuoso bass player. He didn't have to be. He played guitar, bass, piano. He, in my opinion was, firstly , a songwriter. Songwriters often pen down stuff in basic form, his bass playing often just did what was needed, ie root, major, minor thirds, and fifths, maybe an octave here and there. Nothing wrong with simple bass lines. Bass is there to provide strong rhythm and a time feel. Every now and then it's nice when they let rip with a great solo or riff!

[@ChainNonSmoker]

+MrFireblade67 not "was" he IS :) a songwriter

[@saxfreak01]

McCartney practically invented rock bass guitar playing and he regularly makes the top 5 of polls of best bass players even now. He is widely regarded by his fellow musicians as being one of the finest bass players around. Being a great musician does not mean you have to play 1000 notes per second and be flash all the time. Macca's harmonic and melodic language on the bass is as developed as that of any rock bass player and better than most.

[@thomasromano9321]

And not only a songwriter, but he's composed some classical pieces as well. Ever heard "A leaf" or his Liverpool symphony?

[@Jjonathanhart]

Paul, that looks like your original bass you played with THE BEATLES.

[@FredDude27]

+Jay Ritch (Jjonathanhart) He had two as I understood it: One which he purchased in the early years and one he actually got as a gift from the Hofner company once Paul & Beatles got famous! Cant remember which one was stolen though..

[@kafesociety1759]

+Fredrik Häll His first was purchased in 1961. His second one (which he's using in the video) was purchased in 1963, and is the one most identified with him. Selmer had a third built for him, with gold hardware, in 1964 which was stolen after having been presented to him, and later wound up in a music store in Luton, where it was sold to a band called The Clifftops. The first Hofner was later repaired and refinished, and taken on the road as a spare until 1966 when Macca got the Rickenbacker 4001S, which then went on the road as a spare, but was used extensively in the studio starting with Revolver.

[@bjaef]

+Fredrik Häll The first one he bought was stolen at the Twickenham studio sessions.

[@kafesociety1759]

+Apollo Skyline Yes, it was stolen in 1969, most likely from a closet at EMI's Abbey Road studio, along with Harrison's Gretsch Tennessean and second Ric 360-12. Instrument thieves should be flogged.

[@Jjonathanhart]

How could anyone live with themselves knowing they had stolen any guitar from one of THE BEATLE members having no conscious? That would haunt me as long as I live.

[@TOYMASTERFUL]

This is Amazing to see Paul just be himself at home and having fun giving a bass lesson...it doesnt get any bigger than this! I could only wish George Harrison gave a gutiar lesson!

[@theanonymouscat5062]

Lol! I love Paul’s sense of humor. He’s never gonna get old 😂.

[@MacLenHarStar]

macca the perfect bass guitar player

[@ozmalo]

Nice to see the Sir like this

[@kevinegan2820]

Paul - Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickmorrell7811]

The Jam Master, Big Time Beatles fan thanks for all the wonderful memories and music over the years 😍

[@heishuyu5420]

The legend teaches us!!!! Awesome!!!