The REAL SECRET(S) to playing FAST on the BASS GUITAR

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

Wow. To play fast is one thing, but to maintain such consistent tone and rhythm is what makes you so exceptional.

[@andgomez40]

Anthony, your amazing, very knowledgeable, the lessons are so incredibly harmonious, and challenging, thanks for the lesson

[@ДмитрийНиконов-р1ж]

Thank you Anthony!

[@tim7of717]

The Fender Jazz Bass: A Short History. Props to Five Watt World for directing to you. I can't wait to learn from you.

[@micheldindaine8403]

I like the way you present things: NO BULLSHIT, NO LIE, STRAIGHT TO THE POINT!!

[@EmmaDbass]

Sir i will say u are the best You just gave me what i need to hear and its like a motivation to me 😊

[@onepro1234]

Awesome video Anthony. Thank you for sharing. Crossing strings with the picking hand is a challenge for me when it comes to building speed. Can you give some advise on how you developed such great speed and dexterity with your picking technique. Do you use mostly rest or free strokes when playing faster lines? Are hammer-ons and pull-offs a good way to increase speed? Would like to know your thoughts. Thanks again.

[@user-hh3ee9ws3i]

Anthony you have given me a lot of aha moments. Thank you

[@JazzBass]

Thank you for great lesson!

[@halloun88]

Great man

[@TinkyDoy]

Would you mind doing a video on how you set that bass up? Thanks already.

[@osobucodonosor1991]

Thank you

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

valor agregado yorshjarrison You’re welcome!

[@michaelanthony9068]

Thank you Anthony, I liked and subscribed. QUESTION: You appear to have very light touch in your plucking hand. Are you using compression and very low action? I don’t mean to miss the point of technique, but I’ve been trying to find the balance between making my bass set-up easy to play while not ending up with a noisy bass with the strings clanking against the fretboard. Thank you.

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

I’m use a very mild compression when it comes to any form of recording usually, including my KZbin lessons. I don’t use it live. My action is actually a lot higher than it used to be, but I still pick “lighter” than usual. My amp is usually turned up quite high, so I compensate for it by being more relaxed with my picking hand. As and when I want to make a note or groove bite, I can still dig it thanks to the higher action. Hope that answers your question!

[@michaelanthony9068]

@@AnthonyMuthurajah thank you for the wonderful answer ! You are most generous with your time.

[@Stewart_John]

Thank you it's been a while' great vids and tips as usual!

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Cheers Stewart! Glad you dig the channel ;)

[@Stewart_John]

Thanks a lot Anthony you really helped on my chords vocabulary and muscle memory , love it!

[@dtfoel1230]

such clarity in both hands

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Dt Foel thank you!

[@handgunner1911]

anthony i love you brother you are incredible and all the years ive been playing i always learn something from you,thank you!!!!!!!! its is so true we have all found oursleves where we have to play a part or a song fast and when its just a part that doesnt usally cause a problem but when its a song with many different lines etc endurance is a problem,definitely get tired etc i think we know what are weaknesses are alot of the time we try to stay away from them and do what we do well,but this lol always cathes me lol great video thanks !!!!!

[@GospelMusic4Life]

I heard the play slow idea. I am not a pro but I take that with a grain of salt. I agree with these concepts and came to those conclusions from learning keyboard. I practice busy and play less live. If you never practice fast or busy it's not going to be there when you play live. When you start to have less time to do things in life you have to think about what is important to practice with your time. You can always practice slow on your down time.

[@vanshankguitars]

Thank you so much for you insight. You're inspiring me to start playing again!

[@woods3100]

3:34 5:08 6:08 for learning thanx

[@hodshonf]

progressive overload. great content - new subscriber.

[@AnteDzamarijaBass]

Thank YOU!

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Ante Džamarija my pleasure!

[@haroldkellermier5502]

Yeah the real secret to playing fast? Hard work and love of the instrument! Nice chops😁

[@Massigangster]

0:49 you legend x'D

[@JermaineWilsonOfficial]

Great video man👊🏽😬

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Jay Wilson Thanks man!

[@barringtonjohnson6569]

I can do that, I just don’t want to LOL, anyhu, the real secret to speed is synchronisation, make sure both hands are moving in sync.

[@mattfoley6082]

I am so jealous. I notice I never hear any noise when you play, such as strings hitting the neck from plucking hard with right hand. And I notice how every note's attack sounds the same. I tend to dig in when I play, I don't have a soft touch with my right hand. I usually practice unplugged. How do you know if your bass is set up correctly for speed, esp. action? Unrelated question: do you ever feel limited by 20 frets? My basses all have 22 and I use them all. Sometimes I wish I had 24.

[@mattbermo1958]

Matt Foley generally when a bass is plugged into a DI, or is really loud, it limits the noise. You hear it loudly because when you play the bass it is close to your ears, so you hear the acoustics. Put on a pair of headphones on an amp and you'll see what I mean. It's easier to play clean on a fretless aswell

[@humbertosoricardoso6935]

Any tips for a good left hand position? I have a lot of problems with my fretting hand

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

jose miguel gomez I have some lessons I did in the past pertaining to hand technique in general. Check it out!

[@bokossaakpedjetheophile3406]

Good job, Anthony; i always ask myself whether one day, will i play as you do!

[@bokossaakpedjetheophile3406]

Any advice, work plan lesson coming from you will help me, because i do not realy know, how, what, or by what start when i hand my guitar, your help and advice are welcome

[@bokossaakpedjetheophile3406]

I will email you

[@LaudvekkysGrooveLab]

LMAO you're effortlessly funny

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Laudvekky's Groove Lab 😂😂✌🏽✌🏽

[@tanderson8213]

Do you mean that context was missing? .. it seems people will have a harder time if they don’t know why they’re doing what they are doing.....maybe if you pulled out a fast piece of music with corresponding bass line... then ... dissect before their eyes ...into bite size pieces for the people you are trying to instruct..... similar to your scale... but with context... a song..

[@niiboye7972]

Its been a while.. 😊

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Indeed!

[@NorbertOfficial]

👏👏✌❤💪💪

[@robaikens5622]

Yes, it's been too long.

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Rob Aikens Absolutely!

[@thomasventura6412]

you didnt really say anything not obvious pick something...try to play it fast..make sure you can actually hit the frets accurately... thanks anthony...

[@AnthonyMuthurajah]

Sometimes it’s very easy to overlook the obvious 😊 cheers man

[@thomasventura6412]

@@AnthonyMuthurajah how long did it take you to get the clarity in 16ths around 150-170 bpm? Years ? Months?