Real Bass Lessons 151 - Improvising, for Bass Players Only

The first small step in learning to play what sounds good in your solos.

[@MrWardnine]

Jim is brilliant I have played bass for 51 years yet learn something new each lesson and what a great manner x

[@elkestorz5177]

💛💛 RIP Mr. Stinnett - und ganz herzlichen Dank für die großartigen Lernanregungen💛💛

[@xrayexmd]

Best Bass lessons on KZbin, IMO.

[@realbasslessons9356]

Thanks, glad you like them. :)

[@rekindled3624]

I used to dig Scott's bass lessons a lot more when I was a beginner. Now... The amount of things I learn from your lesson is just astonishing, I know everything Scott is teaching in his videos, but with yours there's a lot more depth, even when you teach "simpler" stuff like in this video. Thank you for giving us all of this!

[@Herehear49]

Without a doubt! Jim takes you where you need to go to be a better bass player, musician and person (exercising persistence with honesty!). Thanks Jim!!!

[@realbasslessons9356]

@@Herehear49 You are welcome.

[@realbasslessons9356]

@@rekindled3624 You are welcome.

[@sonicsurfclub]

A breathe of fresh air, finally found a great teacher

[@realbasslessons9356]

Welcome.

[@sonicsurfclub]

@@realbasslessons9356 thanks, you have a massive video archive ,looking at funk/jazz ideas but will practise the basics first

[@AndiMichael]

sir you just became my first bass teacher ever!

[@martyforrer9146]

Like others, I have been on the flashy sites, but Jim, your back to basics approach is best. I played a three note arpeggio over a rhythm over and over, and after about 20 minutes I started hearing it differently, and started hearing other possibilities within that framework. I've been gigging for 55 years and finally I've found the answer to improvement. Thank you sir.

[@realbasslessons9356]

Good for you. :)

[@OldBeatleMan]

Another solid lesson… Danke, Grazie, Merci, Spasibo and Thanks mucho Jim

[@marcusparnell2403]

Nice one Jim. Another great lesson.

[@joannalewis5279]

Added to favourites. Actually really good bass tuition

[@hansdewit3114]

Ooowh how I just love Your lessons! Staying Basic is the "art" in all of those... And Please more of these play -along lessons!

[@realbasslessons9356]

Glad you enjoy them. :)

[@realbasslessons9356]

In virtually all of my lessons I invite you to get your bass and play along with me. Join me and you can learn!

[@gribele]

Dear Jim, Thank you! Your format is excellent. These are real bass lessons indeed. It does feel you're watching and it's super fun... I like the fact that you show no tab and we have to figure out the notes listening and/or watching you. I am going to make big progress with your guidance. I take the opportunity to wish you and your circle a Happy Year end and all the best for 2021. Respectfully,

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome. Best to you and keep practicing.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Wonderful stuff Jim

[@gora6324]

Good journey man and thanks for still inspiring 😊

[@mr.m3276]

Man Jim... I'm here sitting playing along with you and it feels like I'm actually with you in that room having fun!!! I'm glad I discovered your lessons. You are a God send!!!! Bravo sir.

[@realbasslessons9356]

Glad you like it!

[@akituccu]

This lesson is awesome in that it is simple but touches on many important aspects that anyone who aspires to improvise can learn a great deal! Thank you Jim!

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome. :)

[@luvbasses5487]

Four notes that I’ve played hundreds, possibly thousands of times have a completely new meaning to me now. Thank you Jim!

[@realbasslessons9356]

You're welcome.

[@MeMo-hs2bj]

Fantastic!

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Thanks for posting

[@brucecopeland7294]

Thank you - I just applied this to 2 - 5 -1 in Tune Up - working down the neck from D through Bb - lovely practice - great inspiration

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome.

[@loiseaublagueur6550]

wonderful thank you Jim!!!

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome.

[@tomek9966]

If someone will ask me: who made you better musician I`ll say: JIM!!! Thanks Sir!

[@realbasslessons9356]

you are welcome.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I’ve done a ton of this stuff already on my Squier Bass Six, which I partly got to fill the chasm between my bass playing and my guitar playing. You’re making it a whole lot more fun, Jim.

[@realbasslessons9356]

Glad you are enjoying it.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Thank you very much Jim. I just sent you a Facebook friend request under my real name of Eric Benjamin Gordon.

[@KristofferGildenlow]

Wonderful! Thank you :)

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome.

[@pierreandrewt1347]

so looking forward to this years 27 December. this vid will be one year old and I will be practicing like a mf

[@realbasslessons9356]

Good on ya!

[@dimidimiification]

Amaz9ng

[@WeDoHebrew]

Hey Jim, very nice lesson and great vibe, thanks. Say, which strings are you using? Both a fat fundamental yet clear midrange, love it.

[@realbasslessons9356]

These are Labell Black Tape Wound.

[@Pensivata]

Great lesson Jim. Incidentally, I'd love to know what software you use for your play along tracks - having nice sounding rhythm accompaniment makes practicing that much sweeter..

[@realbasslessons9356]

I make all my own stuff in Garage band.

[@realbasslessons9356]

Thanks

[@josephmccambridge6864]

May I ask what you're amp settings would be.. I can't believe how smooth you're bass playing it.. by the way I wish I had you as a bass teacher years ago. Could watch you all day.. thank you for posting the videos. .

[@realbasslessons9356]

Joseph, the amp settings not relevant. I am playing direct into the computer. That has nothing to do with how smooth it sounds. That is in the fingers.

[@J--5]

12:28 :D

[@valve84]

@-Childs- Haha! Nice. Yeah unexpected. :-)

[@sshawnuff]

Accidentally I got a youtube suggestion of a FOURPLAY concert today where the 1st tune is a good play alng vehicle for the progression taught in this video (d minor blues basically): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpjEq5ywa61jjbM

[@jonathanzivan1885]

Jim, what do you think of using “looper” pedals for this type of practice.. weaving together three or more parts-bass line, chords, and lead? Does it help or does it detract from “hearing it” with your mental ear?

[@realbasslessons9356]

Looper works fine for practice of specific elements. For this lesson, you notice I do not use the looper, on purpose. Develop your ears.

[@realbasslessons9356]

@Me, Also Me Correct. ;)

[@sahledavis6963]

COULD YOU SHOW LESSONS OUT A BOOK SHOWING HOW TO PLAY SHEET MUSIC AND NOTE VALUE.

[@jigsawhongo]

RIP JIM

[@cruz.c]

how long have u been playing??

[@realbasslessons9356]

fifty-one years!

[@cruz.c]

wow.... ive only been playing for like a year and a half... im gonna play bass in my highschools jazz band (im in 10th grade lmao) and u seem like u know ur stuff so could u recommend me any books or things like that to help me bc ion think im readyyy

[@realbasslessons9356]

@@cruz.c What is your name?

[@realbasslessons9356]

Well, most school bands will have notated music so learning to read is very important. Secondly, if your band will perform "jazz songs," you should learn to play a walking bass line. The charts that you get will probably have notated bass lines but there will probably many opportunities for you to play your own walking bass line.

[@cruz.c]

Real Bass Lessons im cameron, and yea i played trombone and tuba in middle school so i can read bass clef, i just need to work on improvisation

[@karl7567]

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[@Hexenhammer]

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