Playing good bass lines with 4 note arpeggios

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@anthony204 Ай бұрын

Indeed John the knowledge of both major and minor arpeggios is crucial and a great accomplishment for mid level bassist as myself, I am grateful for all you do!

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Glad you’re getting something out of my videos. Thanks, Anthony!

@eversmiller Ай бұрын

Jon' you play the tastiest basslines. You have that nice Blues-Jazz touch.

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Thanks, Evers. I always appreciate your kind words. 😁

@MrClassicmetal Ай бұрын

Great sound and touch too. Pleasure to listen to indeed.

@eversmiller 26 күн бұрын

@@MrClassicmetal Indeed, Jon is great!

@dexdouglassbassbum Ай бұрын

"Different sequences and note choices". Great lesson, great bass playing, great information best of all. It's a ear opener the way you explain. Like a shot of knowledge straight to the brain. I've really taken away from ur video tonight.

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Awesome! Keep up the great work. 👍

@ronaldkavanagh7983 Ай бұрын

Thanks a mill John, your lessons are very explanatory and very helpful. Many thanks. Ronnie.

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Happy to do it, Ronnie. I’m glad you’re getting a lot out of my videos. Thanks for letting me know!

@paultraynorbsc627 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing John much appreciated 👍

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Paul. Thanks for the thanks! 😀

@michaelgottlieb9083 Ай бұрын

Speaking of Orleans and the song “Dance with me”…. It has great bass lines. Been using your books for years now. 👍🏾 Good info here for sure. Thanks

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Thanks, Michael! Hit me up anytime with any bass-playing questions or problems. I’m happy to help.

@bubbajordan5479 Ай бұрын

Just discovered you here on youtube.really enjoying your video's. Best I've seen.Subscribed!

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks, Bubba. Welcome to the FBPO community. 😁

@lewisgreenhowe528 28 күн бұрын

I can understand the way you r explaining I appreciate you.. Any advice for learning your fret board better?

@ForBassPlayersOnly 28 күн бұрын

One of the most awesome things about the bass its symmetry and consistency. Once you learn a line or a pattern, memorize the “shape” of your hand and the way you configure your fingers. Then try it somewhere else on the bass. ANYWHERE else. With that consistency, if you can play it anywhere, you can play it everywhere. Give it a try and let me know how you make out. Looking forward to hearing back from you. Thanks, Lewis!

@Fender73472 Ай бұрын

I can already play by ear Which is the best way to learn to read bass clef?

@christianjensen3182 Ай бұрын

The lines are Good Bassists Do Fine Always. Bottom line to top G B D F A. The spaces are F A C E G B. The F is hanging below the first line and the B is sitting on top of the top line. The key signature will tell you which notes get played sharp or flat. I know that's a quick explanation, but that's a good place to start.

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Thanks, Christian.

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

There’s no secret formula for reading bass clef. Once you learn the notes, it’s just a matter of practice and getting used to it. Do you read treble clef?

@Fender73472 Ай бұрын

Memorize your fretboard then start with Open string whole notes

@ForrestThump Ай бұрын

Great lesson! Is that a custom bass? It is beautiful!

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Thanks. Not a custom bass. It’s a Stonefield. Awesome instruments!

@stephenbrooks1692 Ай бұрын

Hi Jon just found your channel and subscribed. I am new bass playing (2 months) and doing Josh Fossgreens course at moment. I know some theory, e.g I can read bass clef, piano not bass. The treble I know as have been playing Trumpet last 28yrs. Very interested in use of Dom7ths found the information you give very interesting. Particularly like the fact that you tell your audience exactly what your left hand is actually doing, so many others do not. At 73yo I find your laid back style adds a great deal to what you are putting accross and very easy to follow. So as I probably dont have 50yrs to develop my bass playing - do you have any ideas on what elements I should concentrate my efforts on to become reasonably efficient /competent bass player say for Country n Western or Modern pop Music in the shortest possible time, Steve 😊

@ForBassPlayersOnly Ай бұрын

Hi, Steve, and welcome to the low end! Thanks so much for your kind words. My suggestion is to get into some good habits with learning bass. With your long history of playing trumpet and reading treble clef, you’ll continue to get accustomed to the bass clef little by little if you spend some time on it every day. Before you know it, it’ll just feel natural to you. You don’t have to look 50 years into the future; just go for steady progress. As for ideas on becoming efficient and competent with your bass playing, think of building technique as a means to an end. In other words, learn to understand why you’re doing it. The ultimate goal of becoming a good bass player is to help set the foundation for the band and make the music feel good. Don’t ever lose sight of that. Funny you should mention country & western, I’m working on a new “Country” course in my Bottom Line Club membership at For Bass Players Only, which is scheduled to go live this month. Are you on our email list?