Pro Keyboard Tips: How To Play Left Hand Bass

[@markchergosky8659]

Michael--I really like this video. I've been playing left-hand bass for over 25 years and can endorse everything you said. Thanks, Mark

[@hartiganmusic]

Thanks so much for your comment, Mark. I've had a KZbin channel for a while, but I've only recently started making videos a little more regularly. I've been considering doing a series where I talk about some of the different skills you might want to have, and situations to expect as a gigging or session keyboard player. I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested, so I really appreciate hearing from you.

[@dboydb1]

Thank you for sharing. Nice to hear tips from someone who actually does it.

[@oscarbetan]

... very true video, I've benn playing left hand bass around 5 years, and I replaced several times the bassist in my band because he was sick... I like it... very good video (y)

[@bandmarc141]

Niiiiiice! Got the same keyboard! Great lesson! Trying to keep my left hand bass fresh

[@markberu8197]

You have amazing skills man! Thanks for sharing

[@hartiganmusic]

Mark Beru Thanks for watching!

[@tmajormajor6292]

wow that was amazing.. could u share the chords of that tune u made up...plz

[@LetzBeaFranque]

Excellent!!

[@martinprabu1679]

Vry nice sir Z... I want to practice bass notes kindly tech me from the beginning if U have time Thanks

[@geoffreynelsons]

This is so essential!!! Thanks for the video Michael.. I'm a beginner. Do you have any beginner lessons... I don't know how to start with left hand bass... Thanks in advance... may God Bless you...

[@hartiganmusic]

Thanks, Geoffrey. When starting out, I'd suggest focusing on playing just the root note of whatever chord is being played at the time. Also trying to be as rhythmically solid as possible. Cooler variations and bass-lines will follow, but the meat and potatoes need to be in place first. Depending on what instruments you're playing with, and how big the group is, you may not need to worry about the right hand much at all, as bass and drums are the foundation of the groove.

[@geoffreynelsons]

Thank you so much Michael... I'll do that and keep you updated about my progress...

[@SuperMBARutgers2013]

Hi. What's this musical genre/sub-genre or style called?

[@gallilos]

add left hand bass in salsa ..... super cool

[@matrox]

Kool style, now please do one showing the actual finger position.

[@tmajormajor6292]

thanks alot, I'll try it out nw

[@majidbehbahani9]

Thank you. wery usefull

[@teelit7655]

Where are your piano lessons

[@christophegragnic8681]

Nice (old) video! Do you have any tips about fingerings?

[@yvindskarsten8922]

Skills :)

[@profharp]

A lost art....

[@rododell4060]

Not really a fan of left hand bass tbh, you can't really beat a proper bass player, but great video as usual

[@blkndn1980]

you are a bad man!!!

[@hartiganmusic]

I can turn my life around! ;)

[@matrox]

I thought Sam Kinison died.

[@tmajormajor6292]

wow that was amazing.. could u share the chords of that tune u made up...plz

[@hartiganmusic]

+Dk Tobz Thanks! Hmmmm... it sounds like the chords to that first tune are something like: G, C, G, C B7, Em G7, C Em, A7, D7

[@johnsubhash]

Michael Hartigan you’re such a kind person friend