Real Bass Lessons 83 - Triads

Every good player can play these well.

[@Carryon392]

Gawd, I miss this guy. RIP, Jim. You were one of a kind. A real gift.

[@powerforward1955]

Indeed. He was and his body of work still is. I’ve often wondered what has happened with his many basses. His son is an accomplished bassist also. When watching and learning from Jim via video, I also give much attention to his tone. Wish I could study under such a music educator for 4-5 years. Peace.

[@Carryon392]

You and me both. Peace. @@powerforward1955

[@bassist718]

RIP Jim.... your vids are a treasure... even more so now.

[@jivanbansi9640]

I found Jim today for the first time, I thought I Love This Guy, now I saw the RIP.a bit sad.

[@Ladydeekingdomchild]

Thank you for the encouragement and guidance 🙇‍♀️❤

[@davidroberts7250]

Most important lesson from my piano teacher. You must practice everyday, if you miss one day you'll know it. If you miss two days I'll know it. If you miss three days everybody will know it

[@izziOnBass]

I learned a lot from him. So sad to hear his passing. may you Rest In Peace Sir!

[@yellowmagicdog3350]

Great lesson Jim.

[@kicksterama]

Jim. You are the most awesome teacher. Thank you man. Learning so much from your series.

[@realbasslessons9356]

David, I am glad my vids are of value to you. Happy Holidays,

[@Herehear49]

Good is good and Jim, you're great! Solid teaching!

[@ronaldmorrow1198]

You are one of the best instructors on line..played for years I will be fifty nine in in 3 months no one teaches like you The way you instruct will surly make a great Bass player...And a master jazz and fusion Bass player...I understand why you do what you do great job sir

[@realbasslessons9356]

Thank you. And Thanks for the compliments.

[@adamstickelbault]

The first three mins of this is something I needed to hear, thank you Jim!

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

You sir, are the Burl Ives of Basses ... Outstanding ❤

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

Damn, I really appreciated the little pep talk at the beginning. I have been playing a ton, using a play along app, learning a billion songs, playing for hours some days. My teacher always told me to give him a half hour of work/day and then play all I want. I’ve been slacking on the practice entirely and I can feel it in my technique and my consistency as a player. If I’m going to be competent and serve the song and the other musicians, I’ve got to put in the work. Thanks for that advice! All these lessons are a huge gift.

[@minderoded2383]

Good approach. Subbed and will be watching your videos. Thank you for the uploads !

[@EloyGijon67]

Well, I love your simplistic way of teaching which I believe in too. Too many people tend to get their lives complicated but as the Occam's razor basicaly says, "keep it simple".

[@chriscantor6852]

Great lesson. I thought I knew 'em but now I see a challenge for at least a few weeks. Thanks.

[@rondicarlo6433]

Great videos, binge watched about twenty of them last night. now, to get to practicing!!

[@tomd7504]

Jim - Long time watcher, new-practitioner. Your messages finally got through. Also, being time-challenged, your simple exercises are perfect for me. All the best!

[@desvonbladet]

"The cycle of fourths is the best X for practicing". I'd say "framework" is a good word there. (I started using the single-string cycle of fourths recently based on your recommendation.)

[@HVACKABOOM]

Your constant up beat personality, the no fuss straight goods and that amazing fiesta red bass are an inspiration. I am an older guy finally taking up the bass and you are making it easier. Thanks

[@realbasslessons9356]

That's great to hear Peter. Glad you are liking the lessons. :)

[@HVACKABOOM]

@@realbasslessons9356Thanks for taking the time. What two or three books should I start with from your site? I have played several instruments over my life so can read music. Any suggestions that might add some constructive structure to my daily? Thanks a bunch!

[@realbasslessons9356]

@@HVACKABOOM Try this one, a series of 12: www.stinnettmusicbookstore.com/stinnett_music_book_store/daily_practice_level_1.html 2. A very popular favorite: www.stinnettmusicbookstore.com/stinnett_music_book_store/motown_bass.html 3. Tried and true Jazz Walking concepts. www.stinnettmusicbookstore.com/stinnett_music_book_store/jazz_bass_walking.html

[@HVACKABOOM]

@@realbasslessons9356 thank-you

[@Groovemyster]

I've watched a few of your videos now and I just wanted to say, I really like your style. I'm mainly a rock Bass player but been interested in jazz. Your lessons are great, perfect for me. And I love your manner. Keep up the great work

[@MegaDieseldriver]

I’m doing what you are teaching as simple or hard as some of the lessons are ... and I’m getting better and having fun the teaching method works

[@GallyGirlify]

Thank you so much for your great videos! I’ve been overwhelmed by the multitude of teachers, methods, & styles on the Internet. The things you’ve said in this video has helped me focus & not run around on the internet saying, “Oh, that looks interesting, I’ll play that…no, wait, that other technique is better…, no this other new one is better…” and never getting anywhere.

[@realbasslessons9356]

GallyG , You are so right. You said a mouthful there. My biggest advice to my personal students is, GET OFF THE INTERNET! Practice instead . . . and you know what you should practicing already. "

[@iliasspeis2011]

Best bass lessons online

[@bladerunner347]

Love you simple approach... it really works!!!

[@realbasslessons9356]

Glad you noticed. ;)

[@PushSueAside]

I'm a guitar player for the past 35 years. This year I have fallen in love with the bass. I've played the bass over the years, but you know, a guitar player THINKS he can play anything with strings. I'm so obsessed with learning how to be a true bass player though. I just wanted you to know I'm really enjoying your lessons. I love practicing the bass and I'm starting to feel the transition. You have such a wonderful attitude and disposition. You are going to be major influence on my journey. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I'll be watching everything you have. Sorry my grammar isn't better.

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome. Glad you are benefiting.

[@PushSueAside]

Oh I am. You are doing such an incredible service. So happy I found you. Cheers

[@stephenhookings1985]

Couldn't agree more with you regarding cycle of fourth's, smooth and musically played. I made myself some Cubase loops and am taking your challenge to play 1 hour per day to a beat ... And often in dark so I cannot see the fingerboard. The muscle memory is kicking in as are slides. I am gaining more time (because in don't need to think about left hand) to calculate (root + 5) modulo 12 ... 13 being exception ...moves to 18 that becomes 6. Next to associate note names with numbers ... (6 on A is 1 on D so Eb or D#). It is beginning to click ... (The same string constraint for roots can be relaxed to move from E to A string same fret and move from A to E string but two towards nut - which you do on some lessons). God bless you Jim!

[@luigigraziano4761]

Anything but easy, and so useful. Thank you!

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome.

[@luigigraziano4761]

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[@OldBeatleMan]

Excellent .. Thank you…… Merry Christmas

[@realbasslessons9356]

You too.

[@solomanic]

This is a great exercise! Thank you!

[@realbasslessons9356]

You are welcome. I agree! :)

[@viniciuscomacento]

best teacher on youtube, reaaally

[@71bassg]

thanks your lessons are really helpful.

[@zleeeee]

Great teacher, please can you give us some tips on minor chord progressions? I sometimes feel the needing to play bichords and find some troubles in minor harmonic and melodic progressions, in order to choose which one notes playing together for the "best" tension result! Thank you a lot, your lessons taught me so much in these years

[@kevgamble]

Thank you for this lesson! Chord tones are something I intend to spend more time with. Quick question: is the red box next to you an amp or some kind of interface, and if so, what kind is it?

[@realbasslessons9356]

The red box is a "Walter Woods" amplifier. The grey box below it is a Moto Pro interface. The amp used for my monitor.

[@kevgamble]

Thank you!

[@patrickbanken4014]

Hi! And greetings from Germany! I do have a question, if you don't mind me asking. Coming from the guitar, I have the tendency to use my ring finger in a "barré" fashion when, for example, fingering the D string, and then afterwards the G string on the 5th fret. I see that you are lifting up your fingers when fingering notes on adjacent strings, even if you are not moving around the fretboard. Does this description make sense? I am wondering if my technique of not lifting my finger to press down the follwoing note is bad style, and might come back to haunt me in the future. It's difficult to get rid of a bad habit. Hope I got my point across! I really do appreciate your work, and absolutely love the positivity you are able to transport within your videos. All the very best, Patrick

[@realbasslessons9356]

Not sure. I recommend you just try to copy my technique.

[@qwargy]

I guess a good routine would be to practise ii-V7-I-VI7 progs like this, in all keys

[@7ouka84]

Thank you Jim for this video. can you post the link to the cycle of 4ths video? :D

[@realbasslessons9356]

IN PAST VIDS

[@7ouka84]

Real Bass Lessons I assumed so, but I couldn't find it

[@realbasslessons9356]

RBL 23

[@ItalicAlec]

you got me on the practice lecture. I knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. ugh. ;)

[@alan2400]

Vehicle? CoF drives you around the fretboard?

[@bassforkids4504]

This is tougher than you might think.Try it with a metronome set at just 50bpm going 4 times around.

[@realbasslessons9356]

Glad you are enjoying the lesson.