The Most Useful Bass Song To Learn EVER?(Arpeggios/modes/chords/improvising etc.)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

If you liked this lesson then you can learn more elements that make up great bass playing on my course From Beginner To Bassist: onlinebasscourses.com/frombeginnertobassist

[@jdb123ize]

Dan, I need to learn the fingerstyle 16th ghost note funk, that jaco and so many others do

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@jdb123ize got a couple of Jaco exercises on my channel…

[@matthew1040]

Dan, I bought this course just few hours ago. I sent you an email, I need your other course instead of this. Thanks.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

just saw it. Give me a few hours - no problem. 👍🙏

[@stanlawson3472]

The best bass channel on YT is not the one with a million subscribers. It’s this one. For the intermediate player who wants to learn meaningful licks and fills to move to the next level, this is where it is at. Great channel. Been playing keys for 40 years but never been more than a beginner on bass. This station can move one to the next level. The million subscriber channel may be entertaining, but it wont change the way you play. Thanks Dan.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Stan, that’s an overwhelmingly nice comment - thanks so much. Really appreciate it. 🙏🙏

[@mariodenson6583]

I've just started playing Bass Guitar at 55yrs old, and your videos are very informative Dan.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Great to hear Mario. Fantastic that you've taken up the bass now; keep it up and let me know if you need anything!

[@BOBANDVEG]

Bass is awesome. It's a real one man band instrument. Low enough to keep beat, high enough for melody. Stick with it. I've been playing guitar/bass for over 25 years... the gift of being able to play is of the best you'll ever give yourself, I promise

[@mariodenson6583]

@@BOBANDVEG I really appreciate that! The hardest part for me was getting my plucking hand in sync with my fretting hand 😂

[@rar6178]

i would like to also i just feel it always playing the air bass when i hear songs i like funk r n b etc im 62 what do you suggest as a starter bass 4 string not to expensive but i dont want to out grow in in a year or so

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@rar6178 Go for it! Sire basses are good and cheap. To be honest, I'd get down to a shop and see what feels good that is in your price range. Second hand is a good option too. There are loads of amazing cheap basses out there now: Vintage, Squier, Sire, Ibanez, Yamaha etc.

[@thebidmiester]

Dan, I've been watching your videos now for quite some time. And I just have to say that you are the only one that has ever been able to make the light bulb go on for me! You have a special talent for explaining in a way that is not overbearing or too technical. Thank you! After 40+ years of messing around I might actually become a real bass player because of you...

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for that wonderful comment - I really appreciate you taking the time to make it. And I’m glad you’re making progress - keep it up!

[@diaphanoux]

I'm just gonna say it: I was between different sources of online courses, everytime I started on another one, ended up with Dan's videos and material course on his web page(tons of free stuff). Everytime I see your videos, after 20 years of playing, lightbulbs are still going off! Amazing! I will soon pay your sub and support your channel. Your teaching methods = "This is the way".

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Wow, thanks so much for that comment - means a lot to me!

[@billmaynard1056]

Thanks Dan

[@adriatic.vineyards]

Awesome lesson. Perfect ratio of theory and application, very well paced as well. I appreciate you brother!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Many thanks!

[@wmkennard]

Best thing about these videos and I think you said it , if you're getting it go to another and come back That's what I usually do. But I'm getting a little better. Thank you Dan.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Keep it up 👊

[@3LLT33]

That is one of the most gorgeous classic basses I've ever seen.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It’s been modified a lot from the original but I like it! 👍

[@mikeanderson2152]

@@OnlineBassCourses you make or look so easy playing your bass. I have 2 bass guitars i need to learn how to play them

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@mikeanderson2152 I have no excuse - I've been playing for years! Keep it up and you'll get there...

[@garethevans2650]

This was first 45 I ever bought. I practice using "Fly Me" but never realised it's the same but will definitely add disco to it from now on! It's great advice to use a song like this to add more fun to practicing

[@timbrown60]

Best teacher on KZbin

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@BourdeoixEterno]

Bro you're a monster on the bass, had no idea this song had such an intricate bass line. Love your vids

[@OnlineBassCourses]

So kind of you! I'm pretty much making this up to show you what you can do over the chords. It's a great song though.

[@johnmartin6823]

Just bought my first Bass, an Ibanez SR605E, discovered your youtube videos few days later, very helpful, thank you.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s great, John. Welcome to the bass - you’ll love it. 🙏🙏👍

[@brianberry8902]

you're a great and inspiring teacher. many thanks.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@KlevonOfJesup]

Thanks for this! It's a great demonstration of using the diatonic chords of C major, which are the same chords of A minor, except for the E Dominant, which as you mentioned comes from A Harmonic Minor. The diatonic modes can be applied to each chord. Ami is Aeolian, Dmi is Dorian, Gmaj is Mixolydian, C maj is Ionian, F maj is Lydian, B dim is Locrian, E7 is Phrygian Dominant. Brilliant!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Spot on. You've also guessed one of my next lessons!

[@PushSueAside]

Every time I watch this I learn a little more. Cheers

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Really glad to hear that.

[@PushSueAside]

@@OnlineBassCourses thank you Dan, I really do appreciate you. Cheers

[@peterlaats3844]

Hi Dan, great lesson.again!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@janedove8431]

thanks Dan 😊 I've just found your channel and ordered 4 of your books. your style of teaching is v informative and interesting

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Wow, thanks so much, Jane. I hope you enjoy them! 🙏🙏👍

[@christoguichard4311]

That old Ibanez sounds great!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@brunoamstad980]

The little jump on 0:15 is pretty cool! ;-)

[@jimdep6542]

Great job ! I played this song on bass night after night in Top 40 bands back in the 70's but I never took the time to analyze it in the depth and level you've taken it. It seems we were always under pressure to keep learning songs at a fast pace to keep up with all the requested songs that successful, full time top 40 bands were expected to know. The usual routine was that a cassette would be passed around the band members, you'd learn your part fast and then pass it on to then next player. I'm tempted to go back and re--look at much of that material back then and see everything that I was missing ......... Much appreciated and you are a fine bass player. ......Nice bass and tone !

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much! I miss those cassettes.

[@jimdep6542]

@@OnlineBassCourses I still have a few from back then that were used for learning songs, but they've sat in their cases for decades. I just can't seem to part with them.

[@kevmac1230]

I had mentioned in previous comments that I've immersed myself in arpeggios of late and you have delivered big time luckily for me.This is a fun way to help practice them.The weekly news letter contains some other tasty morsels,like "Groove is in the heart" which is a great riff.You're on a roll.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Kevin. If you have any other arpeggio lesson ideas, do let me know!

[@somewhereman8]

Really appreciate this lesson! You have a knack for teaching theory in a way that is clear.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That's very kind of you, thanks very much. 🙏

[@ArdhianNoor]

Wow...the best bass course explanation ever...thanks so much Ardhian Indonesia

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bobderosa4079]

Wow, what an excellent lesson!

[@brunoralet2680]

Thank you very much Dan. I will have to play this piece in 1 month on the occasion of the centenary of the company where I work and all that helps me a lot ! 🙂

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Great choice of song! Have fun.

[@johnsont8320]

Very good and easy lessons sir... Thank you so much your valuable classes 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much for watching. 👍🙏

[@andyhbassman]

Just one of the most informative bass lessons ever. Cheers!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Andy. There are a few more things to teach from this too which I'll do next week.

[@johnatchiane4460]

Top lesson♥️

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thank you! 😃

[@marcusparnell2403]

This is a great lesson. Makes a lot of sense how you linked everything up with the theory. Love your teaching style. Thanks for posting.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Marcus. Glad you got something from it!

[@fredericgilmard6181]

Teaching technique like no one else! Impressive. You have this unique ability to provide so many insights and basics by building bridges and links to various concepts throughout the lesson! I am really greatful. Merci!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Merci for watching! My wife's French so my French needs to improve...

[@toppepp]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@bassonthemark8191]

I've been doing a study of Fly My To The Moon, with THE Phil Mann. Just ran across this video. Such different genre, but same chords. I'll be checking out more of your videos, thanks much.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much!

[@wmkennard]

Dan's the best ❤

[@andrewcoates4952]

That’s a really nice looking and sounding bass! I’ve never considered Ibanez before

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Me neither. I was looking for a new very cheap bass and then found this old quite cheap bass and knew I had to buy it (actually my lovely wife bought it for me!).

[@spacesloth6496]

Nice. And sweet bass. I have ibanez roadster rs 920 🏴‍☠️ Bass on

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏👍

[@stevieffs]

Another great lesson, Dan - thanks!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottibass]

cool refresh course into chords and progression. I also heard your music on "The Serpent" good job!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! I've yet to watch the whole thing but it's the kind of show I like. Thanks for watching (both!).

[@medicinekty4647]

Great lesson, Dan.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much.

[@viettruong8753]

Greats !

[@DB_-jj7wd]

Dan Just picked up on your Content - I’ve mastered the Bass playing fundamentals and I mean at a Novice Intermediate level and know that I have up my game with regards to Theory and Practice - It’s tackling that element of development I tend to skip as I end up playing the bassline to Rio (Duran Duran) or similar because it’s more fun - You’re content has me motivated to ‘Make more of an effort’ - Thanks for your time and Content 😊

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Very happy that my lessons are helping you. Well done for identifying what you need to do next. Keep practising well and you can learn anything!

[@unathinqola2426]

Wow very useful thanks man i appreciate so much

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad you got something from it!

[@BasstabsbyJason]

That's a wicked sounding bass dude.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks - I love it! 👍🙏

[@donh5794]

Thanks for the inspirational video Dan! I will be watching the video again to let it sink in my head and hands. Even though I'm still new, I'm not too confused because you explain music so well.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You're welcome. There's a lot in this one so it may be worth re watching.

[@jared3mac]

Just wanted to point out for those who might listen to the original recording and don't hear quite as much movement - this version is much closer to the cover from Cake on the 1996 album Fashion Nugget.

[@PushSueAside]

...a bit lost? Yes, Quite Lost! But? I finally found the light switch, and realized, there are many light bulbs...and they are starting to flicker! This was explained so beautifully. Why it makes more sense when YOU explain it, and not so much when others do? I don’t know, but you’re getting through to at least one of us. So thank you. Cheers

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Really happy that I'm getting through! Sometimes these points need to be presented more than once and quite slowly. Once you get it, you get it...

[@PushSueAside]

@@OnlineBassCourses agreed, I’ll be going through this one and others over and over. Thank you Dan. I’m glad I found you. Cheers

[@tunesarms2586]

Great lesson & nice looking bass 👍🏻🎸

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for checking it out! 👊🙏👍

[@richardrichard5409]

Brilliant video,thanks for the upload 😎 ..... the Beatles once said "all you need is love" but, I feel sure Macca really meant "all you need are chord tones" And now it's been pointed out it's obvious that one of my favourite Sinatra tunes has the sae chord🤔😊 progression as I Will Survive

[@OnlineBassCourses]

There you go!

[@Oniweeki]

Excellent video. Definitely a couple of light bulb moments. I will be re-watching a lot. I do not know the fretboard well enough yet but this video has given me a lot to work on. Modes I don't quite get but the Chord thing looks brilliant. Lots to unpack. Thank You.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Modes can wait! Keep it up, you’ll get it. 🙏

[@flash001USA]

Great video.... BIG help.

[@adrianch2527]

Good teachings Dan, learning a lot from u. Much appreciation. Cheers!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That's great Adrian, thanks!

[@TheTourtopoulais]

Had only seen your gear reviews in the past but this lesson is very well thought out, nicely delivered, plus you seem like a very nice person. Subscribed !

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s very nice of you, thanks! I mostly do these types of lessons. A few gear reviews here and there but mostly lessons. Thanks for subscribing.

[@Brada42]

This channel is a nice discovery! Thank you for this video..it helped me a lot :)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You’re welcome! Glad you got something from it.

[@DRM2204377]

Very helpful videos!

[@germancalistri6624]

very good video thanks

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏👍

[@scottyshepardthesmoothdeep3081]

awsome stuff brother

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏 thanks

[@okiwatashi2349]

Great video

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@tomasslavik7294]

Please play áll this song its awesom

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It's a great song. Hopefully you can learn to improvise and play over it yourself. Good luck!

[@fortyhertz9947]

hi Dan, I like your videos, especially this one. Really nice playing.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much. This was a good one!

[@rivetrobot338]

Thanks Dan that was a great lesson.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You're welcome.

[@zibbezabba2491]

Great bass. Don't see many of those these days.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I’m digging it at the moment.

[@arnelmendoza2408]

Nice. There's also a slower song with all the characteristics, simpler that is. After The Love Has Gone by EWF. Nice bass there.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s a great song!

[@stevieffs]

"These are the notes. What you DO to the notes is what creates music."

[@richardrichard5409]

Hang on, light bulb moment again... ..... Hotel Califoria, this also follows this pattern of lots of 4ths if ascending (or 5ths in descending) if I understand this correctly....which I probably don't😊

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I think it does…lots of songs do that.

[@matthew1040]

This bass is sounding better than the Fender P bass you used in your other video. I wonder why.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It’s all subjective. This bass has more presence and bite than a mellower sounding P bass when both are played in isolation. That sounds ‘better’ to many ears even though the P in a recording is arguably ‘better’ in many situations. All slightly different flavours!

[@evenseb7574]

Wow that was a cool Ibanez! Stock pickups?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! No. I had DiMarzio's put in (literally the first pickups I could find in the shop that fit).

[@Taskimetro]

I hate this song, but I suscribed because this is the most practical lesson I have ever seen. Thank you!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Wow - thanks!

[@MrCotaman98]

Awesome lesson! My band want to play the “cake” version. Is there anything I should know ? Im intimidated from hearing it but want to give it a shot. Not a Theory guy more of a cover to play guy. Any advice ?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I’m not aware of that one but don’t overthink it. Just go for it. You may need to put in a lot of work and take it slowly but that’s ok.

[@ajadrew]

At 0:40 it said 'Hit that subscribe button' - I did 😊 👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much!

[@ajadrew]

@@OnlineBassCourses 😊 👍

[@fullhd6598]

Que bajo !! Que modelo es amigo?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏 1982 Ibanez Roadster with DiMarzio DP126 pickups

[@tomasslavik7294]

Hello.i like to ask whoo is the interpret of this song. One of the best bass rifs ever. Thanks

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Most of the lines in this video are made up. I'm not sure who played on the original actually...

[@Roj0620]

wonderful lesson , as always. something i dont quite understand are the modes of the harmonic minor different form the modes of the natural minor? could you please do a video explaining the difference if there is one

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Roger. Yes, they're very different. I'll do a video sometime...

[@homemapdesigntkb5419]

Good video 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🏻👍🏻

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@joerausch5756]

Just discovered this channel hoping for a video of you talking about that bass. I really love those old ibanezes

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching! I’ve got a before and after video on it if you search back a couple of months.

[@frasermcallister6058]

Very useful video and agree it's a lovely sounding guitar. Can you tell us what model it is please?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks. It's a 1982 Ibanez Roadster.

[@frasermcallister6058]

@@OnlineBassCourses Thanks Dan. I scrolled down and read some more comments - you mentioned it being heavily modified. If you have any info, that'd be great (not too complicated - I'm normally a drummer!)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@frasermcallister6058 it's all in a couple of videos on my channel. You might need to scroll back a bit but it's there!

[@frasermcallister6058]

@@OnlineBassCourses Ah will do. Thank you (bought your book by the way.)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@frasermcallister6058 Thanks! I hope you learn lots from it...

[@paulsteadman5618]

Love your channel Dan but would you possibly look at some punk bands music, I’m sure there are plenty that are musically worth looking over ( having said that I am bias of coarse) I quite like JJ Burrell of the Stranglers, as a side I did see your bass still has the hole in it !!!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Paul! I think you might have to get used to that hole... it’s staying. 🤣 I'll put that on the list, Cheers.

[@elizabethmcclanahan6285]

Dan Hawkins - Online Bass Courses Matt Freeman’s work with Rancid would offer a good study in walking bass lines :)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@elizabethmcclanahan6285 thanks I'll check it out. 👍

[@oscarsantos2608]

Thanks 👍 what model ibanez bass is that?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You're welcome. It's a 1982 Roadstar. Modified (check out my videos for a before and after).

[@oscarsantos2608]

Thanks!

[@dennisojohnson]

Hi, great tutorial. Can you tell me what Ibanez bass model that you are playing on ?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks. Sure; it’s a 1982 Ibanez Roadstar.

[@dennisojohnson]

@@OnlineBassCourses Thank you. Keep giving great lessons.

[@robertlehane9955]

Am i right in saying that the Em7 is replaced by a E7 (arpeggio) that is based off the phrygian dominant mode (a mode from the A harmonic minor scale?) because the 'pull of the Em7' isn't strong enough to resolve the progression?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Spot on.

[@robertlehane9955]

@@OnlineBassCourses Thanks Dan. Took a little time to comprehend. Great lessons as always. Hope the channel continues to gain momentum. Much success.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@robertlehane9955 🙏🙏

[@armankhaksar4278]

🙏🙏🙏

[@losriosprofundos2113]

I love this lesson! I’m really interested in getting to the bottom of why different modes are played over the same chord. For instance, you play Aeolian over Am7, but Dorian over Dm7. I’m guessing it has to do with scale degrees. Could you possibly point me to a resource that explains this?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It's exactly to do with that. A B C D E F G spells out the formula for A Aeolian and D to D is D Dorian. Simple as that! Thanks for watching! I have a couple of mode lessons on my channel you may want to check out...

[@losriosprofundos2113]

@@OnlineBassCourses I believe I understand, thank you!

[@justjames5859]

Hey Dan, nice bass, is it vintage?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Yes - 1982 Ibanez Roadster.

[@chazbutcher]

That is one sweet looking Ibanez. What year is that?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! 1982.

[@chazbutcher]

@@OnlineBassCourses Nice! Great tone too.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@chazbutcher I changed the pickups on it. There's a video on my channel: before and after.

[@arneberg9072]

I prefered " Fly me to the Moon " )))

[@arneberg9072]

2:15 " Then there's The five in a minor plus one ..." ...just when I thought I grabbed it ))) ha ha --

[@stephenmcgrathbass]

Killer man

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Stephen 🙏

[@richardrichard5409]

Light bulb moment? I'm incandescent😎

[@OnlineBassCourses]

💡💡

[@markrichardson5442]

Root , octaves, 7th and fifth's about my limit. Does me.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That's all you need pretty much!

[@JustNodIfYouCanHearMe77]

What ibanez is that??

[@OnlineBassCourses]

1982 Ibanez Roadstar.

[@phizzmark6201]

I don’t understand the tablature on screen.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Maybe Google it or KZbin it. You'll pick it up in no time! Numbers are the frets. The lines are the E A D G strings.

[@RCL123]

Cake's version has all dominant chords...

[@richarddoan9172]

I don't think that's right. Their version has all the same chords as 0:34 , except they use a B7 instead of a Bm7b5.

[@RCL123]

​@@richarddoan9172 I meant to say that their bass line plays all the chords with minor 7. Check here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIXGl41tadelqck

[@dannytetreault]

49 years old

[@ronniefrutschi2011]

Do you really think. People like Jimi , Bebe , people like that knew Dm or the whatever you're talking about? They just played . Doubt they knew a scale or note

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Agreed. I've mentioned a similar point numerous times in my videos. It doesn't, however, mean you shouldn't learn it or can't make great music because you know some theory. Anyway, they probably *did* know a lot!

[@ronniefrutschi2011]

Then teach it, not everyone has a college degree

[@ronniefrutschi2011]

@@OnlineBassCourses right, by history saves had a degree in music. How? They just played and found notes. You're college instructed

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I don't have a college degree

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I'm not college instructed. But thanks for thinking I am, I guess! You don't have to go to college to be a decent musician. You won't believe it, but people do free lessons on the internet these days.

[@jdb123ize]

This lesson is definitely not for the beginners, I can do it, it’ll take me commiting some time to do it. Which is my issue

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Committing enough time to learning a craft is a lot of people’s issue. It’s tough as people have jobs and families etc. But, if you truly want to be really good, you do have to put in quite a lot of consistent work. No way around that unfortunately!

[@johnmcguigan6717]

Fantastic lesson…… for people who know what the fk ur talking about!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for the comment, John. Everyone can know what I’m talking about if they spend some time checking out my free lessons. 👍

[@johnmcguigan6717]

@@OnlineBassCourses sorry Dan, frustration was getting the better of me! I DO appreciate your video content. When videos turn to modes scales and chords and all that goes with it, I hit a brick wall! It’s like dyslexia, I struggle to take it in. I don’t think I’ll be engaging in a world tour anytime soon😂 Keep up the good work Dan😈

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@johnmcguigan6717 it sounds like you need to go to the very basics. Learn a major scale, then a triad, then an arpeggio, then how to form a chord. Then major scale harmony, then modes. It’s really simple once it clicks and once you learn it properly.

[@davidfox7983]

Ah sure there's nothing to that bass line...

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Nearly nothing...

[@Aethalops]

This is a super helpful tool. Thanks so much!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad it was helpful!