The African Bass Lesson - Edd Bateman

[@aezyy6488]

its almost impossible to play a rhythmic patern on bass and simultaneously talk. this guy is a gem. respect

[@WorldMusicMethod]

It was impossible until I started practising it

[@onealwalcott8528]

@@WorldMusicMethod dude the focus in your eyes while playing and talking!!! can imagine the fireworks between the neurons in your brain lol. NICE STUFF

[@WorldMusicMethod]

@@onealwalcott8528 It probably used to be like that but this video was filmed 7 years ago. Now I would imagine there is not a lot going on in my head when I play like this because I've trained the body to do it all automatically.

[@rolandboss9045]

The guitarist is killing it.

[@porpiknala]

When I was a kid mum bought me a guitar, took care of it with my life, one day I was waiting for the buses to take me home and one of the school bus drivers asked me if he could show me something, obviously didn’t trust him but for some reason I gave him the guitar, to this day I have never physically witnessed anyone as good as him on the guitar as many African music joints I go to.

[@NchadePeter-ys5vq]

Thanks

[@kininga]

The drummer killed it, the lead guitarist just melted my heart and the bass was the embellishment.

[@advaita25]

That 17 minutes and 46 seconds was more entertaining and uplifting (not to mention informative) than pretty much anything else I've seen music wise this year. Bring on the four hour gigs and half hour songs!

[@ljudicovjek6092]

RIGHT!!!

[@studiozoo4022]

agree

[@oscarsantos2608]

Check out tabanka djazz really cool african music!

[@johnhalley7114]

advaita25 - That's what I love about African music - the guitar up in the high register and sols that last waaaaay too long. Heh, no complaint here!

[@kabelogumani528]

I'm South African but I still can't get enough of African rhythms, the groove is super tight💪

[@miebiwilliams6394]

You're south African...Asif south Africa isn't part of Africa

[@kapipaivanjunior]

I've watched this video over and over for the last two years and I can't get done watching😂😂

[@skimanization]

This is a good lesson because one does not hear bass but all instruments in context. Thanks

[@janhunter360]

Yes! Exactly.

[@henryfreeman7748]

I hear the bass

[@aricy1]

As a bassist for more than 30 tears (not in African music), I find this video as one of the most useful and entertaining ones. Superb job by the guy and his amazing musicians!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Thank you very much for the kind words

[@Felix43210]

This guy is the BOMB! Really knows what he is talking about

[@ponponmatondo1]

Felix Cox you think so?

[@PeterKip-nz7vb]

The drum guy is just ready to execute instructions immediately 👍👍👍

[@olivierjacquet]

I've always loved hearing african/caribbean bass lines! A lot of memories from Martinique there

[@mikesorbassguitar]

I will probably never have the opportunity to play this kind of music with a band, and yet suddenly I want nothing more than to learn each of these bass styles until I know them like my own name. This was absolutely GREAT!!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Hi Mike use the backing tracks on www.africanbasslesson.com and you can play with the same guys.

[@Ganzie2000]

Which part of the world are u located. Who knows we could be in same country. (UK)

[@vincentkoster6291]

Now this is what I call perfect cooperation! You guys play together perfectly!

[@znmaf]

Vincent Koster Be nice further to share the fruits $ with the other musicians too

[@mikailconstantbilyamin1832]

How does one play and lecture simultaneously?

[@MarkOrellana]

Mikail Constant Bilyamin muscle memory. Just being able to play without thinking about it.

[@jasonrickett9174]

It is so ingrained that he could probably cook, if he had some extra limbs. Pay attention to when he is talking, he does not talk over some patterns and pauses when he speaks, so it is not exactly like he is doing two separate things independently. He just makes it look like he is. Even without the talking, he is a tremendous player.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Thanks Jason. You're right. You probably see me talking less over a 6/8 rhythm but I had to learn to sing and play so it makes the talking look easier.

[@waynematthews8165]

That is what's most impressive with this video! Great playing too.

[@romiche3207]

I guess it is similar to playing and singing.. im just assuming

[@redbluffent4165]

I’m from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and man you know your stuff. Respect to you !!!!

[@zanondogamaguta2402]

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[@frasermagaso]

🇿🇼makes me even prouder to be Zimbabwean 😭

[@ifereimituicakau1007]

Mannmm 🙂JESUS WILL HELP ME PLAY BASS LIKE YOU BROTHER. THANKS FOR THE LESSON..IT REALLY ENCOURAGE ME👍💯

[@hlokomani]

This dude is amazing! Lecturing and playing

[@olamids67]

Wow! I wish had found this years ago. It really is good. My soul is been yearning for stuff like this for a long time - ie good material like this that teaches African bass fundamentals like you have so beautifully done here. This isn't stuff one's taught at music school. Thanks to you and your band for sharing our beautiful music. Absolutely love it!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Glad it can be of use to you Ola. There are a few other live band examples with bass on the channel that you might find interesting.

[@abrahambaraka2924]

Literally the first grooves i played on bass without any such teachings. Africans are blessed

[@watergraffiti]

that sunburst bass really speaks with the music.

[@collingwoodfan72]

best drummer asnd bassist and guitarist!

[@victorude5234]

I just want to hug the guitarist and start crying. That guy is so cool

[@bizlme]

oh King Bateman! Beginner bassist here. I'll absorb this and get in touch for more! Superb teaching. Thankyou!

[@mafouoberyl9584]

This drummer is playing awesomely wow!

[@CarlosBekje]

This brings so much joy to my heart 🙏🏼

[@NocturnalJungle-uv4nr]

Man i finally found this genre,couldnt find how it was called and an indept insight ive been playing it by ear,found it to be quite intresting been in love with it ever since i found it,my neighrbors love it .

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Amazing

[@ProudZimbo]

Sungura has definitely influenced a lot on the continent. Proud Zimbabwean

[@diondawu4326]

Sungura

[@tanashiloh]

Sungura's origins are from DRC not the other way round

[@kingsleyoseiyawakoto615]

Has this guy taste African jollof? He is crazy on the bass.... i really love central Africa rhythms.... Im from Ghana....

[@rozaygh]

check the Meiway records it has some of the sickest bass from africa

[@declane1713]

I LOVE that guitar sound in the opening

[@McDoinky]

drummer is absolutely a killer

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Milba Kapamby. He's a legend

[@McDoinky]

@@WorldMusicMethod Coziest groove I’ve heard in a while

[@dolangemohfounder6010]

This stuff is awesome, i really loved it please would love to get more of the african bass lessons.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Thanks Founder. There's a new course I've filmed. Link is in the description above.

[@mikesleek]

It is 2020 and i am here dancing to this and trying to learn it at the same time.

[@anichris2008]

WOW.... Edd is amazing. Unbelievable... Did he live in Africa? how did he master African music in its many facets like this? so well presented. Good job to him

[@anichris2008]

I also love that he explained my favorite part of the african music, which is the soukouss from Kinshasa

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Hey Chic. I started touring in the UK with a Zimbabwean Chimurengua band when I was 14, then got a taste for it.

[@johnmuzungu9803]

Very good explanation and I am impressed on how Edd can speak while playing bass at the same time.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

You can do it also John. Join us tomorrow for a live session worldmusicmethod.com/academy-focus/

[@chidieberepeter524]

This is lovely, Edd you are great. Thanks for the tutorial God bless you

[@kwasidapaah8383]

Love this guy already

[@alsonmoore2244]

Playing and lecturing is one of the most difficult aspects of music . Let’s clap for this dude pls

[@petertalabi4772]

YOUR PLAYING AND UR GROOVE IS AMAZING ...NOW I CAN PLAY THIS GROOVE ....I HAVE BEING LOOK FORWARD FOR THIS ...THANKS

[@impulseproman]

this music make my heart happy about life thanks Edd

[@gingerfunkster]

As a bassist of over 40 years, and still always hungry to learn new styles and techniques, I found this the most amazing instructional video ever. It really makes sense of not only the bass part but the structure and feel of the particular style of music. Harmonic theories are simply explained in the context of the music as it's being played.Also I would love to play with that drummer!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

At some point we'd like to run workshops that give bassists to chance to play with drummers and guitarists like this

[@slyberry8808]

Nice one, the drumer, guiterist, bassist you all killed it.

[@philipchinweuba6511]

i realy love your lessons sir you're the best soukus bass teacher !

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Thank you Philip

[@leroymontel75]

Jesus, I'm waiting for your help, this is my passion.

[@torpedogamers2]

I’m trying to internalize all this genuinely useful information but, I keep on getting distracted by a really intense urge to dance

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Dance and learn

[@RussianBassPlayer]

same thing, bro)))

[@vkunaka10]

Thanks man I can now play sungura bass after years of trying very good tutorial easy to understand proudzim more pliz

[@Krabadaque]

BTW - doesn't "sungura" mean "Rabbit" in Swahili (or Kikuyu) ? But "zongora" means "grand piano" in Hungarian - is there a link between these?

[@Marcus538]

Most important thing I learnt from African music - its there to make you happy , , spot on 4 hour gigs , no security, no £100 to get in or burgers and drinks at £10 sounds great

[@MarkOrellana]

Yo I don't even play bass but this was fascinating. Do more!

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

Very interesting style of teaching. Talking in the middle of the music and still making perfect sense. Amazing! Not my cup of tea really but I learned a lot today I think and now I kind of know why this sounds like it sounds!

[@robertsamal8337]

This whole tutorial got me dancing.

[@mattthomas1152]

I had a big smile on my face for the whole vid

[@Infinity-dp8sc]

2:58 You killed it🔥🔥

[@dbjohnzy]

Edd this a such a great lesson, you clearly are a great student of your art.

[@ahadjijules]

waw am very proud to be African because of our traditions and soukous

[@gstephenson9442]

I thought I knew a lot of shit about bass but I had never noticed this style at all. Brilliant

[@WorldMusicMethod]

What style do you play?

[@louiswwww]

This is absolutely brilliant stuff!! The talent of all the musicians featured here is simply awesome!

[@oneloveoneheart2781]

Thanking God for good Music, keep pushing Gentleman, your sound is soul moving...

[@nickysonpiyo4143]

Jeeeeezzzz.... This guy killed it.... Soo lit

[@mrt77wv]

Wow, beautiful and uplifting music, AND I learned a lot about musical theory. Thanks for posting this.

[@johnssemwogerere4910]

Yes, that a good presentation of African stuff. Get the beat, the beat, the beat.

[@SmS-pR]

Low bass missed here at the beginning for a full vibe. Great work.

[@loopman6466]

Amazing!! The best bass african instructional video ever seen! GOD Bless you

[@kijekuyo9494]

I've been a fan of Afropop music since the '80s, from Kenya's Shirati Jazz to South African mbaqanga, Salif Keita to King Sunny Ade, Zairian salsa to Ali Farka Touré and Malian blues. Despite the great joy I feel listening to it in my car, I never really seriously tried playing it throughout my bass playing career. I'm going to sit down with my Squier Jazz Bass and get started based on your video lessons. Thank you, Mr. Bateman!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

It's never too late for Afro bass Kije

[@dannywazzabassministry9844]

Wow. This is awesome. Cant help but to keep on dancing. The bassist and the guitarist 🔥🔥 steady beat from the drummer too

[@Vicboyzz]

I am a bass player in church and I was looking for this. Worth every second. Could there be a documentary or something

[@joebrowser775]

I dream of going to Africa just for the music. I was first introduced to soukous after Hurricane George passed through my hometown in Puerto Rico where we had no electricity for months and all we could do for entertainment was to listen to the radio and discovered a station that played this beautiful music right at midnight. I’d love to master these music styles.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

What instrument do you play. You can learn anything you want. You've clearly got the passion

[@joebrowser775]

@@WorldMusicMethod Thank you! Yes! That's what I love about your videos, thank God I found them :D... I play bass, guitar, drums and keyboard and I'm looking to be able to create music in this style. I think it's even therapeutic for me and I love the joy it transmits.

[@zekiferyprod3411]

Hi Edd, I am very impressed by your ability to talk while playing bass, it is in itself a course that many included myself would like to have, nice work. This lesson shows how much we really have to learn from African bass techniques. There is so much land to cover that it would be interesting to shred all these styles in-depth, .good continuation in the good work.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Yes definitely. I will add a lesson on brain independence and being able to talk whilst playing into the next lesson

[@masterhoseadanladi7757]

Broh I don't think I can stay playing for as long as this I salute you 👮👮

[@WorldMusicMethod]

How much are you practising?

[@shadrackoriaro7308]

just how do you play and lecture at the same time, this guy is genius!

[@scottbrunner9569]

Really great the way you explained all parts going on at the same time. Thank you.

[@davidlopez-white3185]

WOW I wish I had access to something like this is the 90s :P

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Yeah. Learning was a very different journey then

[@Deeloveya]

I was looking for good demo / tuto for several months ! Thank You all so much !

[@emmanuelschaeffer8880]

Excellent. Thank you very much. I learnt a lot and it's very entertaining. Good feel lesson, good feel music and great teaching. It could last hours without ever getting boring !

[@jor_dasan1810]

Loved it! Thanks a lot Edd! Please do more of these!

[@frfr72]

thank you all of the musiscians in this video , very enjoyable and a learned a loooootttt. 😃😃😃😃

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Glad to know people are still enjoying this video

[@WorldMusicMethod]

When are you going to come and study with us?

[@fernandoaraujo2280]

Cultura africana e o ritmo musical é muito interessante e bonito, Deus sabe que África tem muitas coisas interessantes para os seres vivos, é muito lindo o que vocês fazem 😎😎😎😎😎🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@3rduncle]

Great work. This is what KZbin so amazing.

[@JIMDOTK]

Milber out here killing it on the drums.

[@LaMusicaledHansclo]

Right! Awesome! Thank you So much for contributing to make discover our musics and rythms all over The world! 😊👍🏿🙏🏿

[@schiliarddem4058]

World class musicians. Respect man.

[@nonodelairo7834]

Now that's the format we all ever wanted!!!

[@CHOLLYuba]

Awesome! I am impressed....all you guys are very good. Keep it up...

[@jabulaniharvey]

that is breaking it down...great stuff! you should do a "musical genetics" series for the whole world

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Great idea. What would you like to see explained?

[@jamesewanchook2276]

three gods of chords and groove!!

[@Anthony-iu8wu]

At least stop playing so I can stop dancing and pay attention to the words of the lesson!

[@janhunter360]

I agree. I'm so happy I found this!

[@Grillmouth]

So much groove!!!! Awesome playing everyone! I want to jam some afro bass now!!!!

[@jamesewanchook2276]

Wow your explanations over rythmn sections and you and you bands presentation is awesome!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Thanks James. That was the first video we ever made

[@jamesewanchook2276]

@@WorldMusicMethod OMg first time? Are you kidding.. OMG you and your cohorts should be in college curriculums... and you will,. I have a back ground in blues, afro/cuban/celtic/r n' r/etc. and, I wrote 2 new songs today because of your vid... and... I have concerts I want to do. I'm from Vancouver Canada btw . Let's stay in touch, I'm so thrilled you wrote back. I'll send you the files, you can play on my album and we'll all make some dough!!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Nice one James. That would be great to hear them. I found it hard to get connected to colleges so in the end I've adapted what we do to be more like a college curriculum with assignments and a curriculum. You can check it out here if you're interested worldmusicmethod.com/learnworldmusic/

[@mwaijamu2964]

Big love for this video, this is music I grew up around and to hear you explain the groove and the theory to it and the emotions they evoke was so enlightening. I was searching for a tutorial or an example of African bass rhythms but I got an insightful lesson instead, it's bless.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vinepraise]

Really great. Been looking for such lessons for years. Thank you

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Good to hear. Feel free to get in touch if something needs further explaining.

[@libertinocopola8543]

This sounds exactly like Champeta in the Caribbean coast of Colombia, the same Immigrants brought the same music. Amazing

[@WorldMusicMethod]

I'd be interested in hearing that. Any artists I should look at?

[@libertinocopola8543]

Cool, I don't know many bands, but I really like Tribu Baharú for instance, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PNnJ-wetFjbJo

[@ildizastro]

@@libertinocopola8543 umm look for Kanda Bongo Man Monie...thats a congolese songs

[@MrKafein]

What a nice, pleasant and instructive lesson, folks ! Thank you !

[@tatechin1089]

14:10 Hiwe!! Awesome stuff. Very entertaining, inspiring and educational

[@RebornThroughHate]

Fun bass line. Melodic. I'm going to be humming it for the rest of the day now.

[@randyclere2330]

Thanks EDD, this is really a great tutorial! one of the best. Thanks!

[@ilandmusic360]

Thanks for sharing, clear and concise wisdom in the music.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Appreciate that

[@NBarker1993]

This video is incredibly well produced 👍🏻

[@gordonsumner2085]

I can't help but smile when listening to this stuff! :)

[@goldsmithstrings6842]

Love the playfull phrasing you use. Keep em comming Edd!

[@kijekuyo9494]

Love the groove at 4:10. Since my last post, I have begun a "worldbeat" band in California that incorporates many of the principles and the musical feel demonstrated in this video. I have also switched to a Squier Jaguar VM short scale bass, which sounds beautiful with this style of music. I post this video for all my band members, whether they be guitarists, drummers, or percussionists, to learn from. I'm considering signing on to the World Music Method lessons because my band plays a fusion of many world styles, and I have learned a lot just from these KZbin samples.

[@WorldMusicMethod]

Hi Kije. This month we began bass memberships at the World Music Method. New lessons are added every Tuesday which you can stream live or watch recordings of after. You're welcome to test it out. Drop me an email on [e-mail] and I'll send more info

[@JimDandy69]

Wow! Don't know how this popped up for me but I'm damn sure glad it did! Love it

[@Karma_da_great]

I just connected it to my Bluetooth and am dancing and learning at the same time. This is fun 🤩

[@geoffrey7915]

Hahaha....