The 10 Rules of Bass Playing (That Pros Break)

[@BassBuzz]

Just got a letter from Teacher Josh… I’ve been expelled. 🎓🔨💔 Timestamps for this lesson: 0:29 - Rule #1 1:35 - Rule #2 2:36 - Rule #3 3:37 - Rule #4 4:29 - Rule #5 5:35 - Rule #6 6:46 - Rule #7 7:47 - Rule #8 9:20 - Rule #9 10:12 - Rule #10

[@Ladydeekingdomchild]

You're an awesome person lol

[@XVENDETTA100]

You forget 1 rule that bring so many debates...play with close and tight finger space....not spreading fingers like spider legs

[@Ladydeekingdomchild]

@@XVENDETTA100 the struggle is real.lol .that is one of the biggest challenges for me right now as a beginner bass player🙉

[@karlooresic1829]

Wait how was this comment made a week ago?

[@XVENDETTA100]

@@Ladydeekingdomchild everyone has different hand size..narrower hand has difficulty to react in time to reach the fret...and yet the rule is same.....play with close fingering as close as possible..and yet sometime we asked to play with "1 finger per fret" style... while we are struggling to make it tight and close....we also struggling to see the tutorial or playthrough from youtube with close fingering guys and keep predicting....what fret that he pushed ..actually ?

[@nickchambers3935]

I believe John Frusciante said: "You learn the rules so that when you break them, you do it with finesse"

[@goopxiv]

Ah yes, my favorite bassist No srsly I love Frusciante lmao great quote

[@jimmymunz874]

That's way too coherent for John Frusciante.

[@EnterJustice]

If you don't know the rules, you break them because you don't know any better. If you DO know the rules, you break them because you KNOW what's better.

[@mariokarter13]

A professional knows the rules and why they exist so they can be broken intentionally. An amateur has no idea what the rules are so even good ideas sound terrible.

[@patrickodell7654]

Same way with driving you learn all the rules. To later in life fallow along in the way you think works for the situation. So you can’t just jump in a car and not care about rules because you don’t know ….

[@Celtamongstmen2]

Geddy Lee: I attack the bass. DM: Roll for initiative.

[@ImYourOverlord]

He gets mad bonuses ;)

[@kahwigulum]

And when Sheehan doesn't know the notes he's playing, it just means he min-maxxed into Str and Con and left the Int and Wis skills for the bard in the band.

[@ImYourOverlord]

@@kahwigulum You are awesome! :D

[@AsparagusRex]

"It's a crit"

[@jacksonpalmer8955]

Yeah pretty sure they had to do away with dice when Geddy was rolling because to fit a big enough number on the dice it just looked like a ball

[@susyside4998]

I think that he has a course from beginner to badass that he wants to share with us.

[@BassBuzz]

Oh yeah, I've heard of that course, I hear it's good. :P

[@Sin00b]

It’s only 200 bucks for tons of content. Not a bad deal. If he keeps bringing it up in his videos I might just get it soon

[@judih.8754]

Do it! It's a great course and resource!

[@carlinisatnirvana8499]

@@Sin00b imagine having 200 bucks lol

[@OldManSilencer]

It actually is good. It is a slow progression so if you are already fairly far into being self taught but really just go through the motions even if it’s stuff you already know.

[@michaeleastes1705]

As a 70 year old novice, I’m learning a lot from this channel. My current goal is to become semi competent before I snuff it.

[@richardmerriam7044]

I've been playing for 50+ years and describe myself as 'merely adequate'.

[@eewweeppkk]

"My current goal is to become semi competent before I snuff it." Poetry.

[@petaldapotato8282]

love that, keep going man

[@RobertCorrington]

Chris Squire was 6' 4" Tall guy = big hands = wide reach = infrequent pinky use. I'm 5' 9". I use my pinky all the time.

[@armbarfan]

5'7 and I think I might overuse my pinky!

[@richsackett3423]

6'3" = frequent four finger/OFPF use.

[@abbyc4779]

5'4- Same. My hands are TINY.

[@BassBuzz]

I'm 6'7" and I use my pinky all the time!

[@TheMaslinePogamaiev]

@@BassBuzz know the rules, then break them, as others in the comments suggest?)

[@Kat-Kobold]

my preferred example for overplucking is Geezer Butler. He really fucking goes for the strings

[@bentrod3405]

I think a big part of his is he played guitar first. He plays bass for black sabbath because the already has a guitarist so he just grabbed a bass and started playing.

[@lukebrogan6913]

I’d say either him or Steve Harris, but he learned it from Geezer anyway.

[@mickcrocodiledundee6353]

@@lukebrogan6913 Steve Harris doesn't pluck that hard, he has a very low action and that gives him the sound he has.

[@cogito_edo_sum3372]

Killer content, killer explanation, killer humour. I'd like to say this exceeds my expectations, but this is BassBuzz, so it's quite the standard here. ❤️

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Edoardo!

[@daniel-sp6vn]

Rule 6: keep your bass above your waist UNLESS you wanna play like Krist Novoselic

[@sorin_ea6]

Or Paul Gray

[@AstromarineCorpse]

Rule 6 Corollary: Keep your bass under your head UNLESS you wanna get whacked like Krist Novoselic

[@redgamer821]

I love how at 5:41 James Hetfield tells the sound engineer to turn Trujillo up. And Justice for All must have caught up to him! Haha

[@angelosue6044]

I learned this from photography, know the rules then break them.

[@doctorwhofan-if7vx]

Same with my art teacher lol

[@EgregiousNajajjs]

Same

[@jaribu2758]

Yes, it's because you understand what the rules are for that you know when and how to break them.

[@ssplintergirl]

Observe the rules so you know when you can break them and not look like a noob

[@Krieghandt]

You forgot to mention the Lemmy Exception to bass playing: Break ALL of the bass rules, and play like you want to.

[@DenverStarkey]

great take , RIP lemmy. FACT 1: guitar has been around since the 1600's, FACT 2: Bass guitar has only been around since the 1950's. that's 400 years of people making the rules for guitar... i'd say the true "rules" are still being written for bass guitar. which is why i have a love-hate relationship with this topic (bass rules). i wouldn't call any of these "Rules" maybe guidelines. but i hate calling any thing bass guitar related a set in stone rule. The instrument is just too damn young to say any thing is set in stone.

[@UninstalledGamer]

Teacher Josh: "Keep your bass above the waist" Every metal/punk bassist ever: "No."

[@fernandoramoa7079]

hell no

[@stoutlager6325]

That one isn't just about looking cool, although that's the greater part of it. I've talked to a couple guys who do almost Trujillo low strap and they both explained there was a physical reason for it: by doing it this way your left (fretting) hand does not extend as far out from your body, which, for these two, was an energy savings. The only problem with this is your technique has to be specifically tailored to that strap height. It's not something you can just change from one day to the next expecting no issues.

[@jasongall7634]

I used to play my bass pretty low... but as I wanted to improve and play more advanced parts, it was just easier to become a nipple rider.

[@fernandoramoa7079]

@@jasongall7634 it's a matter of choice my friend

[@swissarmyknight4306]

If I was physically playing the way Victor Wooten is, I might be wearing my bass where he does. But I basically never slap and tap like he does, instead I play with a pick or with classical guitar technique, so I wear my bass a lot lower.

[@kirtfulcher6288]

Thanks for giving Hooky some love, he pioneered "lead bass"

[@GVike]

And he plays his bass waaaaaayyyy below the waist. So does Simon Gallup. BTW New Order without him are just another synth band. He gave them an edge and an ID.

[@kirtfulcher6288]

@@GVike Absolutely! If you listen to his Revenge and Monaco work, you can hear how integral he was to the sound of NO and JD! And lets be honest, he has more personality and stage presence that the rest of NO combined. (Though Morris can be pretty funny)

[@angie6605]

I’ve just discovered your channel and you’re my hero! I quitted bass guitar 15 yrs ago - basically for lack of self-esteem (considering my family tree, I’m the only “musical person” in the house who didn’t make it/graduate in classical music) and because of a new dimension in life (young adult work schedule). But lately, somehow, something happened and I took the chance of brushing upon my bass practice. I’m not going to lie, I was moved - sooo surprised! - when I realized I was not that bad... your content is so well-structured and fun and passionate that I’m starting again. Can’t wait... Thank you so much, to me it’s like a breath of fresh air! Ciao from Milan, Italy 🤍

[@BassBuzz]

You're welcome Angie, ciao!

[@unfunnydave5485]

While music theory isn’t needed, you should always try to learn as much of it as you can do you can improvise better, improve your technique, and communicate with other musicians. Learning the theory is an amazing tool that will always improve your playing. Don’t skip out on it. Billy Sheehan’s musical sense of mechanics is what gives him his patterns. He plays scale patterns a lot and that comes from the mechanics of his fretting hand more than anything.

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

Rule 1, I beat the shit out of the strings. Rule 2 , I use 3 fingers, not 2 Rule 4, Thumb peaks over the neck for a look sometimes. Rule 6, neck is just below waist level Rule 7, Why have 24 frets if you are not going to use them? Rule 8, Some highs, mostly lows, almost zero midrange Rule 9, Playing since 1984. Started learning basic theory 3 years ago. So I break 7 rules

[@pederhalvorsen2289]

Geddy Lee - “I don’t do soft picking.” You had me at hello, Mr. Lee.

[@estebanb7166]

Dynamics are the worst. Couldn't agree more.

[@richsackett3423]

One advantage of learning music theory seldom gets much press. You can acquire new material much quicker. With four days, I played an audition with eight new songs for a band this afternoon. There'd be no way to remember that much new music if I couldn't read.

[@BassBuzz]

Yes! Also helps chunk the information mentally better when memorizing.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Yeah, but you can learn it even faster if you have good relative pitch.

[@richsackett3423]

@@aprilkurtz1589 Ear training is key to learning songs off the record. Yes.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

That's how I started ear training, then, though I didn't think of it as ear training, I was just learning bass by listening to and playing along with the radio. I don't know how to read, or read tab, and I don't know theory, so if I must learn covers, I play along with YT vids.

[@richsackett3423]

@@aprilkurtz1589 It’s ear training alright. If it was a merit badge, you’d have earned it after a half dozen songs. Don’t be weirded-out by terms like music theory and ear training. They’re all the words we have for this stuff.

[@miguelroldao6939]

Does Billy Sheehan really not know music theory? I'd say his just unfamiliar with the proper naming of things

[@AgyePA]

Billy Sheehan has literally said "I don't know theory." He has also said "I know the systems and how they sound, but I don't know which is which or the Greek names for them," when talking about the modes, which I think you could use to support your opinion that he's just unfamiliar with terminology. It brings up an interesting question, though: in your opinion, what IS "knowing music theory" if it is not "knowing the proper naming of things?" If someone with a good ear uses trial and error to brute force becoming a good musician, do you consider them a person who knows music theory? Does gaining understanding through experience = knowledge of theory? I hope this doesn't sound as pedantic as I fear it may. I think it's genuinely interesting.

[@THOMAS-fl5yn]

I love the reference to system of a down: "disorder, disooorder"

Rules are for teachers. Because without the rules, they wouldn't have a job. ;-)

[@arturpeixoto71]

Whats the song Geddy Lee is playing when he first appears?

[@delinquentcat3832]

Finally! More bass buzz! Watching this channel and practicing is probably my favourite past time

[@BassBuzz]

Thank you!

[@tracebenett4479]

the bass above the waist thing also could’ve counted krist novoselic

[@gcat7145]

True, Krist got his Bass' by the knee

[@georgehuber4994]

“Don’t play with your bass below your waist unless you want to sound like Robert Trujillo” Or any punk bassist

[@owenpeck4857]

"Uhh, Rob, when I told you to play as low as you can, I meant for you to play the lowest notes on your bass, not for you to go down to your ankles and play it that way!"

[@isaschmidt2743]

great video (especially if you're a peter hook fan as I am). I am enrolled in your Beginner to Badass course and loving it! I am especially thankful that you manage to be funny without any discriminating jokes (e.g. "G string", you did not go there thank you so much!!!). Which brings me to a tiny little critique of this video - weren't there any bass playing people who don't identify as male who are breaking the rules? I would have loved to have seen more diversity here. But all in all, as always: great channel, great content, great course! :)

[@BassBuzz]

Hey Isa! I try to include female bassists as examples whenever possible, it just didn't pan out for this video. Doesn't help that the history of bass is pretty male-dominated, as was the entire music industry. (minus Carol Kaye, basically) I'll keep keeping an eye out for options though!

[@georgeprice4212]

Then there's John "Thunderfingers" Entwistle...then all rules go out the window through a chipper and made into particle board.

[@bassdrummer9849]

Rule # 6: Krist novoselic, Simon Gallup and Ben Sheperd have joined the chat

[@ideasonek3374]

Thank you josh for putting so much effort in your videos. What I most like about these is that every second of the video is entertaining and so learning is much more fun.

[@BassBuzz]

Thank you!

[@philodonoghue3062]

👍🏼Yup Agree 💯% ✅ He’s an ace, umm no, the ♠️ Ace 🎶 bass teacher on KZbin

[@philodonoghue3062]

And Josh actually reads his disciples’s Comments Hey, why not?! Any uber positive feedback ie appreciative comments gotta be good for any teacher 👨‍🏫 BassBuzz Josh certainly doesn’t lack confidence or enthusiasm And that enthusiasm is the 🔑 characteristic trait a standout teacher needs and shows and uses Enthusiasm is infectious in the classroom And I know whereof I speak as a English as a Second Language teacher at all levels from Beginner to College for the last 30 years

[@rome8180]

Peter Hook is far from the only example of bassists who play way up on the bass. In fact, I think there are more famous bassists that do than don't. Paul McCartney, Flea, John Paul Jones, etc. In my opinion, that's the worst of these rules.

[@Goabnb94]

Rule #11 - "don't palm mute because it kills the fullness of the sound" David Ellefson - "and I took that personally"

[@MrClassicmetal]

Yeah, as soon as you said "don't pluck too hard" I thought of Geddy Lee. And a second later he appears in the video...😁 That guy _really_ manhandles his bass! 🙂

[@chadward]

I had no idea how hard I played until I had a new bass set up. The tech was really proud about the setup. Me: rattle clatter rattle clatter - can you raise it a bit? Him: um yeah, I guess (makes some adjustments) Me: rattle clatter rattle clatter - maybe a bit more? Him: (more adjustments) Me: some good solid notes with a little clatter - maybe a bit more? Him: (sigh) dude, seriously? I ended up with a spectacular setup, but we were both surprised at what it took 🧐

[@MrClassicmetal]

@@chadward And you're able to fret the notes comfortably?😁

[@GVike]

Learned it from the OG John Entwistle. Dude banged his fingers on the strings.

[@Bowhunterwt]

SO no rule was broken by Lemmy Kilmister?

[@maxwell9561]

5:37 or, literally any punk bassist

[@hansapils4889]

i love you man :) I am a beginner but it makes so much fun and joy that it makes so much fun :)

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Hansa!

[@jonquixote7691]

"...unless you want to sound like Geddy Lee." Who doesn't want that?!

[@VideoGameStoryTime]

Beginner to Badass student here: how did I just get Billie Jeaned AGAIN?! I thought I'd finally mastered it!

[@ElliYeetYT]

Other Rules that I think are broken: -Never Play A Bass Guitar Upside down, unless you want to sound like Larry Williams. - Sharpen your nails for Plucking, Unless you want to sound like Steve Harris from Iron Maiden. - Up the action of bass strings to avoid string buzzing, Unless you want to sound like Fieldy from Korn. - Keep your bass playing as clean and less messy as possible, unless you want to sound like John Myung from Dream Theater (Panic Attack is a very big example). - Play with a Bassist in your formed rock/metal band, Unless you want to sound like the White Stripes. That’s about all I can come up with.

[@KirbysAdventureMusic]

"Play with a Bassist in your formed rock/metal band" The Doors didn't have a (full-time) bassist either, at least until 1972-ish

[@deanaf]

Hooky is the best!

[@therealeikichionizuka]

As a long time bass player, what you should do is follow the rules if you have a bunch of other members, say 2 guitarists (5 piece like ACDC) But if you have less members, like one guitarist (any 3 piece like Rush or Nirvana) the bass has a lot of space to work with, and can do a lot, like breaking the rules. Also shame on Teacher Josh for not downpicking on Ramones.

[@simsrock9982]

In Bass and in life you have to color outside the lines to be one of the greats, to discover new ways of doing the same ole tricks 😎

[@em7063]

rly enjoying beginner to badass love u ashton kutcher

[@BassBuzz]

Dude where's my bass? :P

[@Jayk129]

4:25 - Apology Accepted. 😜. About to finish up module 8 and I still have problems with that song from 4 modules earlier. Still absolutely loving the course.

[@BassBuzz]

Good to hear Jason! You'll slay Billie Jean another day. :)

[@judih.8754]

Still having hard time it. Wah!

[@Metalbass10000]

In 30+ years playing bass, predominantly metal, but also a lot of rock, funk, jazz, blues, and progressive, I never thought of single finger plucking as a desirable technique. 3 finger is something I've been doing more frequently in recent years (abandoned using pinky to pluck).

[@andredepaulagomes]

"don't pluck too hard" is a rule I break all the time. Not always intentionally... Oops If you wanna learn to play this way, unplug your amp and try sounding loud. It will do the trick in no time

[@Enzocalifornia]

Haha i can relate. i often cant plug my amp so when i do i play way to hard

[@haolekoa737]

Playing unplugged is a great way to sharpen technique, I've been doing it for 20+ years. If you can sound good without an amp, eq, compressor, etc, you'll sound great with them.

[@bassismdonesimply]

Having no amp really pushes to overpluck, what can be said. Kind of a bummer when a simple melodic line is needed.

[@Beastintheomlet]

Yep, when you’re new the ‘rules’ are there so you don’t develop bad habits. Once you have good fundamentals and facility on the instrument you aren’t breaking rules, you’re making choices. But until you know the “right” way it’s not a choice yet.

[@ZetaFuzzMachine]

Well put

[@lither1385]

Can you do a 10 reasons why Les claypool is fucking awesome

[@williamconway8264]

An instructor of mine who was a Hollywood composer said that you need to know the rules so you know which rules you are breaking and why you are breaking them. A Juno award nominee instructor of mine always asked, was breaking the rules intentional? If yes its fine, if no then its a mistake.

[@carmenwhitehead9275]

hi josh could you make a nother bass amp vid but like upgradedso like bigger amps to play with like drummers/a full band?

[@cincocharms1233]

The most important rule is that there are no rules. Be yourself. Teach yourself. Free yourself!

[@DenverStarkey]

I do, I did and I am. check out my shitty (video quality) videos of me playing i took on my phone camera LOL i got posted to youtube.

[@russellp.8152]

Watching this video after just finishing the Roxanne lesson in Beginner to Badass today, I was waiting for the comment about wanting to sound like Sting and there it was

[@reineh3477]

A thing I heard many years ago, the difference between punk and metal. Punk breaks the rules because they don't know them, metal learn the rules before they break them.

[@newgunguy4176]

Can you do a video showing your live rig?

[@jhorneman]

❤️ for mentioning Chris Squire

[@volanceleste]

I break rule 2 constantly and play with 3 fingers. I am rebel.

[@johnalisonraj5443]

Luthervandross Marcus Miller track was played in the second and sounded the funkiest bass line ever

[@damian4590]

I overpick and dont use pinky. I dont really have any desire to start using the pinky and I love the disgusting hard pluck tone

[@GiovanniGugliantini]

The trick is learning theory while you study and forget everything when you play.

[@mariokarter13]

#1: Learn the rules #2: Know why they exist #3: Intelligently break them for effect

[@darkstar5081]

Rule 11: don’t do whatever the fuck Ryan Martinie is doing in Dig, unless you wanna sound like Ryan Martinie

[@sadisadra]

I overplucked so hard playing another one bites the dust like its metal, well my e string broke

[@kadewoodtechfolder]

As a metal guitarist, i only knew a few of those bassist. (Robert Trujillo, Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, Sting, and Getty Lee) Also, as a metal guitarist, Rule 3 & 5 is the way i do power chords (so does James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett.)

[@matiasblasi_music]

I love your channel Jooshh!! I found extremely useful the way you explain everything. Using humor in the middle and nice examples. Keep up the great work!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Matías!

[@bretthines1020]

Just sitting here - without my Bass - ABSORBING Bass Knowledge. I like videos like that occasionally. Since I started watching your awesome channel two years ago my whole Bass Dream came alive again. I played my first set in front of a live audience on July 4th. My Daughter is excited about her Guitar again and my Son just bought a sweet keyboard. We’re learning to play Green Onions together. You and your teaching style and format made ALL THE DIFFERENCE, Josh.

[@Ndlanding]

Kinda entertaining, but inherently useless video. Thanks anyway.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Re rule 8/9 heh In the studio I just recorded "rythm bass" and "lead bass". Magic. We figure out what works best live eventually. Often my bass melodies are hooks, and the rythm guitar holds it down

[@leocomerford]

11:17 I appreciate Teacher Josh's appropriately sober brown-painted P-Bass.

[@raedesroches7204]

When you talked about keeping the bass below your waist, I immediately thought of Krist Novoselic. My personal inspiration :)

[@laurelmarshall6903]

What about Jethro Tull's song, 'Teacher' off of their album "Stand Up"? I appreciate your video & teaching style. Thanks for the Bass tips Josh!

[@JustRockMySoul]

that look Chris gave when he actually did use his pinky

[@NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon]

Rule #11: play the root. Unless you want to sound like Cliff Williams.

[@OneWheelLess]

Billy Sheehan was who I thought of when you mentioned alternating between 2 fingers, he often uses 3 fingers :)

[@ThunnusAlbacares]

I'm still a beginner learner after 46 years playing, but i still enjoy, and learn something from each of these videos, even if it is only going back to basics each time, and for that i thank you.

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Greg!

[@TedTalksBass]

Hey Josh, great video as usual. Hey man - shoot me an email if you don't want to comment here but I'm curious how you're getting around copyright notices and strikes?

[@kirtfulcher6288]

Learning theory gives you HUNDREDS of new rules to break! :D

[@BassBuzz]

Haha yep :P

[@petethedrummer]

How about a Level 42 (Mark King) video?

[@jformaldehydem]

One rule that I can't seem to follow on my main bass is not resting the thumb on your plucking hand on the pick-ups. I mean, if the pick-up is there, I'm using it!

[@ryno4ever433]

I feel like this is just a preference thing. I rest on E when I'm not playing it and pull off to hit the E string. Sometimes I use the pickup if I'm on E a lot.

[@rradiosilencee]

@@ryno4ever433 exactly!

[@Harry-et7dc]

@@ryno4ever433 ive started resting my thumb on the body if it doesn't have a pickup i can access

[@aari3241]

What song is geddy lee playing at 0:35?

[@maybeezra568]

Leave that thing alone

[@Juuhazan_]

Cool video! I admit I was a little disappointed that Hooky wasn't cited for rule 6, so I was pleasantly surprised to see him in the very next one! Good job on noting to drone the lower strings, it's something some people still miss.

[@loosr17]

I literally wrote "FU*K IT" on my Beginner to Badass tabs for Billie Jean after 3 days of struggling to play it. That was about 8 weeks ago and after much practice I can play it now! OR SO I THOUGHT! 😅

[@BassBuzz]

Haha!

[@reachinguptohim4292]

Same. I still try it every day anyway... 😏

[@samboliah3691]

"Without the rules, we all might as well be in the trees, flinging our crap at each other." -Red Foreman So basically, to avoid sounding like Sting, always play on the one. Got it.

[@Canon85mm]

Josh, keep up the amazing work! You videos are both - informative and entertaining. I'm always watching with a smile, while learning some useful stuff. I'm glad you've put the same approach at your "Beginner to Badass" course, which I' use daily to progress with a bass much faster! *wink*

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Vladimir! :)

[@MashPotatoJohns]

1:48 immediately plays "Dean Town"

[@jeevakrishnan4500]

JOSH FOSS ON THE SQUIER BASS

[@fretless05]

Notice on rule 2 is that Geddy Lee uses one-finger plucking both on the up and down stroke (Flamenco-style), making him crazy fast with that one finger.

[@andresgagge6977]

Learn the rules as an Amateur and break them like professional😎🤙

[@strawhousepig]

I'd guess most of us rule breakers are self taught. The only rule we have is: Sounds good = feels good

[@l.j.turner185]

Early in there hoping to earn Josh’s love and affection 🎉 ~~Duuude the slap section of the Beginner to Badass course is so hard; I’m really dragging my way through 😅😅

[@BassBuzz]

You've earned it just by picking up a bass! :)

[@soundwithcherelle]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEDDDDD THIS! More women bassists, please!!

[@BassBuzz]

I do my best Cherelle, always keeping an eye out for women to use as examples! It can be tricky since bass and music history is so male-dominated.

[@tatocta]

If you play metal rule #1 does not exist.

[@ramonemiliogomezjorge8557]

insted of a pick i play with a coin, does that count?

[@Safaridor]

My favorite one was rule #2.5. From what I can see, a lot of people here are great at it already.

[@davidfox7983]

Hey Josh Good joke at 4 minutes flat Funny guy

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks David!

[@edbrito-swdev]

"Unless you want to sound like Peter Hook" Well, that was why I started playing bass so... Yeah...! :p

[@raphaelfp]

Wow, that was just great. I've heard at least half of these when I was learning years ago and as I was finding my own sound and traits, I sometimes felt a bit guilty of breaking a few rules like the thumb and pinkie one. Besides, it's been a long time since I was able to read music, and as I'm not a pro I don't intend to go back to it. However I've always faced these little quirks as part of who I am as a bass player and how they define my sound and approach. And I'm ok with it!

[@ems-edts]

System of a Down reference at the beginning there

[@zhenf6493]

Damn couldn't click into a video fast enough! Good stuff!! P.S: a video suggestion, your favorite bass under 500 dollars, thanks

[@stereoroid]

About playing on the one: Sting was influenced by reggae, where "one drop" is a thing. There's even a Bob Marley song about it, with bass by Aston 'Family Man" Barrett: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHa5amSJqpKIq7s (cover).

[@GVike]

Stewart Copeland also explained how reggae rhythms can be so different.

[@blakebass1]

NIce! I really enjoyed this. I've been playing professionally and teaching bass for 40 years, this video made me smile. Great job!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Blake!