The Role of the Bass in Music | StudyBass

What is the purpose of bass in music? In this video I discuss the three basic areas of music--melody, harmony, and rhythm--and where the bass fits in.
The traditional role of the bass is to set the rhythmic and harmonic foundations in music. Low bass notes are essential to complete a listener's experience of music. Bass guitar, double bass, or tuba instruments are found in most groups because they play such a vital role in music. But, "bass" is not limited to bass guitar. "Bass" means the low frequencies of the music. This includes the bass guitar, the low notes of a piano, synth bass, or the low notes of a guitar. If there are two notes, one of them is the lowest...one of them is the bass note.
The better you understand the role of the bass, the better you'll know what to practice and learn as a bass player.
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0:00 Introduction
0:12 Most Bands Have Bass Players
0:39 Melody Harmony Rhythm
1:07 Harmony on... Guitar
1:19 Harmony with...
1:39 The Bass Foundation: Rhythm & Harmony
1:55 Bass and the Rhythmic Foundation
2:49 Bass and the Harmonic Foundation
4:09 Combining the Roles in a Band
4:34 Drums Pure Rhythm...
4:45 Guitar Chords...
5:26 The Bass Connection
5:53 The Harmonic Power of the Bass in a Band
6:23 A Minor 7th Chord!
6:35 In Summary...

[@cecilevans9247]

I didn't even come here because I wanted to know how to play a bass, just wanting to know how bass ties into music and how to employ it. Learned a lot. Thanks.

[@StudyBass]

+Macho Bravado Awesome! Thanks. It's the same role for other low-pitched instruments, too--synthesizers, tuba, etc. And, hey, a cheap bass guitar setup will run you $200. Recommended! :)

[@cecilevans9247]

***** I'm actually producing electronic music and have no idea/no real interest in playing a guitar. For some reason everyone in electronic music assumes you should know how to employ bass and what it's used for.

[@StudyBass]

+Macho Bravado I started out making electronic music back in the 80s. After a while I became fascinated with the low-end of the keyboard and I switched to bass. A lot of electronic musicians have found my lessons on www.studybass.com useful. Work on your skills, find mentors, never stop learning...

[@cecilevans9247]

That's the goal. Thanks.

[@kairoward7738]

I've never known it was that important

[@sinimory4243]

If teaching is an art, let me tell you something Sir: you've mastered it.

[@StudyBass]

That's very kind. Thank you.

[@huypham2911]

Sinimory teaching is an art in lots of cultures. Teaching is hard! Have u seen guys that mastered something but can’t really explain it to you? I’m sure u have.

[@sirspongadoodle]

You can never master art therefore you are insulting this man

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[@BiggestBenBoy]

​@@bananaman8206This was before things started to get REALLY bad

[@jkrohmer60]

When I started playing bass in rock bands back in the 90s I was so motivated that I never missed a rehearsal. Then one day I injured my finger at work and had to sit out until the next rehearsal. When I showed up the next week for rehearsal the leader of the band came up to me and said "I will never take you for granted again". Yeah!

[@billffitch1787]

Yep, had a similar experience…I wasn’t cutting it as a lead guitarist…thought I got demoted….but I studied bass intensely and, while not indispensable, was missed if I wasn’t able to make rehearsal!😊

[@chasemiller7974]

"So the bass really acts like a giant drum", couldn't have explained it better myself there.

[@StudyBass]

If it looked more like a drumset than a guitar, people might play it differently.

[@elsecretopez]

i don't play anything but it was still fascinating!

[@StudyBass]

Thank you!

[@industrialdonut7681]

THIS DEMONSTRATION AT 3:20 IS CRAZY I LITERALLY NEVER WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT LOL

[@ray_maestro_]

That was the most honest and direct explanation of “what the hell should this instrument do to mesh with the other instrument”. I look for videos that give the outline of “what each instrument should focus on” yet every video just ends up being a tutorial on scales. Never an explanation of when should this instrument do to stay in the pocket and compliment the progression and Rhythm. Thank you

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! This really applies to all bass instruments (tuba, synth bass, etc.). Keep making music!

[@StudyBass]

I will be creating many more videos. I'll be experimenting with the format, so let me know what you think!

[@danielgrohl6971]

if you don't agree then you are a big fan of White Stripes ;)

[@MartinZanichelli]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@TheBackPorchWoodsman]

Wow. Learned the answer to a few questions I didn’t even know I had. Makes me want to learn the bass. Thanks for the inspiration/information!

[@idunnoiguess1]

This is fantastic. I learned more in 5 minutes here about bass than in 50 other videos. Good work. Thanks

[@StudyBass]

Thank you. Go make music!

[@koizumi7414]

My friend just said, "I never know what bass sounds like. Can you hear that?" and here i am at 1 a.m. want to know about bass sounds like. I've got the good video. Thanks for the explanation, i'll tell this video to my friend.

[@StudyBass]

I'm happy you're unraveling the mystery! Thanks for watching.

[@koizumi7414]

@@StudyBass you're welcome :))

[@agentnikoli82]

Wanted to know the importance of bass Learnt a lot The last example with and without bass was amazing Thanks a lot for this video

[@StudyBass]

Thanks, Nikhil! Sorry for the delay...I've been missing comment alerts. I'm working on more videos in the coming weeks.

[@Jinka1950]

You did an absolutely superb job of defining and explaining the importance of this instrument. It was always a mystery to me. You are a fabulous teacher and should be charging money somewhere down the line. Thank you again

[@StudyBass]

I want to make millions (of musicians)!

[@SocratesOnABike]

@@StudyBass As someone who just signed up for your site, this comment really made me smile. :)

[@lilandero]

What a great reply, Andrew! I'm just starting to learn the bass. I've been watching YT videos for 2 months, found you only just now and already learned something new! Thank you for your generosity. You're an excellent teacher. God bless you!

[@TheSgyro]

Ya my search is over.. This video explains everything perfectly

[@StudyBass]

Great!

[@user-dg8ev1jp8d]

i want to be a music producer so i was kinda investigating some of the most common words of this new world and i didnt know what bass was till now, thanks! this vid was amazing and i understood everything you explained

[@StudyBass]

Excellent! Keep learning. Learn an instrument, play in bands, learn about recording, be dependable, learn to network, meet as many music people as you can, find mentors and don't stop when people tell you no. Good luck!

[@zynskavzynskav4465]

Role of bass is crucial in music. It gives the feel of the music and the harmony foundation. With bass everything sounds "right".

[@junweiwu3137]

Omg. I am a completely noob to music. I just want to understand a joke about bass and ran into this video. This video taught me more than I expected and somehow help me understand how instrumental music works, different roles in a band, how bass plays its role in it. Thank you!

[@StudyBass]

Great! It's now time to get a bass and make some music!

[@Stoitism]

As a new bass player I found this video very enlightening. The harmonic power demonstration is just perfect Thanks for all the work you have put into your website, it's invaluable to me.

[@StudyBass]

o0FreeRunner0o Awesome! Thanks for watching. The beginning is the hardest part. Keep practicing the right stuff!

[@kobbystiqx4234]

​@@StudyBass please am a beginner but I don't know how to practice the right things

[@StudyBass]

@@kobbystiqx4234 Welcome! Everything is laid out step-by-step on studybass.com for free. To get the most out of the lessons, be sure to read this page: www.studybass.com/using-the-site/ Good luck and don't stop practicing. The beginning is the hardest part.

[@kobbystiqx4234]

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[@Bellamundo007]

Man, his choice in words is so on point!!! Very well explained!!!!!

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I try to choose my words carefully. It's easy to confuse beginners. Keep playing and creating music!

[@doutorgori327]

Excellent video! I have little knowledge on music theory, and always wondered what the real role of the Bass Guitar was. Now I get it.

[@StudyBass]

Thanks, Douter! I'm happy it helped. You could really apply it to all low-pitched instruments, not just bass guitar. Tubas, the low-end of a piano, etc. As I say, don't just learn an instrument, learn **music** through an instrument. That is, don't be a bass player, be a musician who plays bass. More soon...

[@djentcommunion2422]

@@StudyBass thankyou Sir!

[@redbuIIracing33]

I have never touched a bass in my life, but as avid fan of Jazz-Funk and Jaco Pastorius, I love listening to bass lines!

[@StudyBass]

It's never too late to get a bass. It's a blast!

[@roosterartskc1227]

I like how your calm voice just made my head explode. Thank you for this knowledge

[@StudyBass]

Ha! Thanks. Keep making music and happy new year!

[@rodoublen3683]

Whenever I am watching some live bands in the bar, I thought the guy playing bass guitar was just touching his guitar for exposure. The hell am I thinking... it was freaking beautiful to hear a music with bass!!!!

[@NevertahnProduction]

for the first few minutes, i thought the guitar strap was the guys hair...

[@Das.__]

TuneTycoon same

[@skadian8]

Lol I didn't realize it until I read your comment.

[@lostinthoughts13]

Bass strap

[@gavinbeacom3251]

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[@captainkoo]

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[@gabocinematic2612]

I like the theory where the drum and guitar needs another instrument to complement each other. Sunscribed

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! Keep making music!

[@rbrock00]

Thank you for this short video on the role of bass in music. As a lifetime bass player, I have frequently been frustrated when listening to other "bass players". It has been said that bass players are just frustrated guitar players. There might be some truth in that, however, the converse is also true. I hear lead guitar players, who think that they can play bass, and ruin a song by shredding on bass. Most of the time, they are too focused on themselves to actually hear what they are doing to the song. Being "the bass player" is not about being flashy, it's about setting the stage for the other musicians. It requires a great deal of humility. The bass provides the rhythmic foundation of the song (the beat and the tempo), and it provides the musical reference point, so the listener intuitively knows the chord progression of the song. I played bass professionally for seven years in a two piece group, and if bass is done right, that's all the accompaniment you really need.

[@StudyBass]

You're welcome. Ultimately, everyone must serve the music. How bass notes work and bass instruments are a mystery to most people--even musicians and even some bass players! The low end carries a lot of musical responsibility--it can't be out-of-time or out-of-tune. Keep laying that foundation, my friend!

[@rbrock00]

@@StudyBass - You have laid out the function of the bass very nicely. I guess my point was that bass should be solid and simple, otherwise it just clutters up the song. The same holds true for drums. That's not to say that the bass (or drums) need to be boring, but they both need to know their place in the music, and should only step out of the groove when called upon. I like what you said, that "ultimately, everyone must serve the music", and presumably, not their own egos.

[@beornthebear.8220]

I play bass, and have always thought of it as the glue that puts the drums and harmony together.

[@StudyBass]

Exactly!

[@richardervins]

You just helped me a lot with one of my guitar students! He‘s a 33 year old engineer. He wants to know how to make music. He‘s ready to invest a lot of time into it. But he‘s also an engineer that wants to understand everything down to the last detail. Before starting an excercise of any kind he wants to know the background of what he‘s about to do and why he should do this in the first place. The concept of harmony was already hard to explain, but I somehow managed, because I could explain it with some physics. The concept of rhythm was much harder for me to explain and for him to understand. But again physics (and some chemistry and biology) helped me to get something across. But now, how do you explain why a guitar has 6 strings when we only have 5 fingers and why you should think of your thumb most of the time as playing a different instrument than the rest of your fingers? Right, you have to dive into the role the bass plays in music. And you just did that for my eager-to-learn student. 😊

[@scottleaverton7081]

I have been listening to music for many years but I have never really understood the importance of the bass in music until watching this video. Thank you so much. Your teaching style is truly incredible.

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I'm happy to hear that. Your next step is to acquire your first bass...

[@jordanwastaken_]

This is literally the best bass video I've ever seen regarding the actual role of the bass! I've been playing the bass for 3 or 4 years... I've just opened my eyes! Thank you so much

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped. The more you understand the function of the bass, the more you'll stay on track learning the right things. It's easy to waste precious practice, learning and listening time. Use it wisely.

[@CornelFraserR]

Very simple but profound

[@mikegan73]

I always thought it just filled out the sound of a band , but now I see how it also influences the way a piece of music is heard. Good video.

[@daulatneupane4055]

A very well made lesson. Insightful,, on point and no nonsense. Thank you very much for this video. I recently became interested in Bass, and I couldn't have asked for a better insight.

[@StudyBass]

I hope you get your bass soon!

[@vleiratfilms2020]

Been writing and recording music for decades, but I learned something really useful here today. Thank you 🌹

[@StudyBass]

That's great to hear! Keep writing and making great music!

[@92591]

3:55 I love thats smile !! :)

[@StudyBass]

Thanks. Music will do that.

[@jakefoxx7978]

When you introduced the bass into that little tune I may have not exactly heard the difference but I certainly felt it. It wasn't in my face obvious but I appreciate what it adds. I think more bands should crank up the volume on their bass playing because when it's audible I enjoy all the much more. When there's a bass solo blended with drum playing in a song, there's nothing like it. Best example I can think of is the bass solo in Loud N' Clear by Stryper done by Timothy Gaines.

[@mr_antsis]

thanks for explaining the roles of the bass player and all your examples, best explanation ever :)

[@StudyBass]

Thanks, Raven!

[@Lutomoria]

I'm am not a musical person and someone pointing out the importance of a bass vocalist in an A Capella song made me come here to learn what bass does for the music. Let's just say, you've helped me to grow in respect for the power bass has in music! Thank you!

[@StudyBass]

Great! I love hearing this. Keep listening to the bass parts in everything. People overlook the bass in a lot of music. Chopin, Motown, Cachao. There's so much good music, and the bass is always there helping.

[@theminstrelboy]

The 7 and half, most well spent minutes of my year watching this.

[@StudyBass]

Wow! That's some high praise. Thank you. Keep making music!

[@rifosulthan1198]

I think this is the very first "music theory" video that I can understand, thank you so much sir!

[@StudyBass]

Great! I'm really happy to hear that. Keep learning. The fog keeps lifting.

[@Rythyms]

As a sound engineer and drummer I always make sure my bass player is heard. I discovered this decades ago how important bass and bass frequencies are in music. For example listen to this video on your phone speaker. Then listen to this video on real speakers or sound system with subwoofers.

[@EliasDaler]

3:55 Ha-ha, love the expression. Always get the same feeling when I hear/play the note out of key.

[@ronlaboa1]

awesome video thanks mate :), love that the bass notes played with the same guitar chord can create such different feelings, learned alot from this video :) thanks

[@cbpeddie1]

I’m back! I found this video years ago and even though I’ve grown as a bass player, I still come back to watch it from time to time. I love it so much! So much information in such a short video. I learn something new every time. Thank you!!!

[@StudyBass]

Welcome back! When you know why you're playing bass, you will always be led to practicing the right things. I hope you're checking out the rest of the lessons on www.studybass.com. Keep learning!

[@bajuszpal172]

A real treat, go on clearing the mist around the probably most neglected instrument in a rockband, except for the Led Zepppelin ´John paul Jones or clasical jass bands. Best regards. Paul,68

[@StudyBass]

Yes! JPJ is a genius.

[@rosedyia4936]

Woww the sound of the bass is so subtle in a music that i dont realize how important it is but you sir explain it with crystal clear✨

[@StudyBass]

Thank you! You will start to hear it more and more.

[@samanthamargerison3806]

AWESOME description of what the bass adds to music. Thank you!

[@StudyBass]

Thank you! Make some music!

[@yusufcelik30]

Perfect! ı've been playing guitar for a while and know these by heart but never put it into words cleanly. Someone recently asked me the difference between bass and the guitar. I think I gave a mediocre answer. Now I will send them this video instead of talking cause you've already explained it so clearly

[@StudyBass]

Great! It can be hard to put into words for non-musicians. Many can't discern the bass sound from the other instruments. Keep making music!

[@xekilroy]

You are a great teacher. You explain everything so succinctly, so well. You make it easy to understand, unlike so many others

[@StudyBass]

Ha! You can thank my students for teaching me how to explain things. Keep learning!

[@anishranjansarkar1969]

I am amazed when the bass filled the gap of drum and gutar strumming.

[@AlmostEthical]

As a drummer, I enjoy it when bass and drums are closely connected as a unit. It's great when the rhythm section is cooking and there's a wave of energy that the other musicians can ride.

[@StudyBass]

If the drums and bass aren't working, nothing is working!

[@rmrib5]

I guess the Bass tells the story of the music.

[@STiRAMERiCA]

Very effective lesson! Thank you so much for sharing. I've always wanted to understand the instruments behind some of my favorite songs and this video helped me FINALLY understand!

[@StudyBass]

Great! Thank you!

[@navaneetha6591]

You have made the subject so informative giving clear examples, and there is no clutter to get confused. And you didn't waste any time, that's like you are explaining the lesson with a perfect rythm.

[@StudyBass]

Ha! Thank you. I'm happy it helped. Go make music!

[@ronlaboa1]

I also love the fact that all of your lessons are free mate, shows a passion for playing the bass guitar and music in general and wanting to teach others :)

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! Access to good lessons for everyone is critical. There are other ways to measure wealth in the world than money. With that said, the supporters help me make it happen, and it couldn't exist without them. Keep making music!

[@john-greyvogel9305]

Another GREAT lesson! Thanks so much for your time and effort.

[@StudyBass]

Thanks for your support!

[@jkk2031]

Just picked up my very first bass and after watching and learning from your videos, I must say I feel very inspired and hopeful about my progress in understanding music. Thank you so much sensei!

[@StudyBass]

Great! The beginning is the worst part. Daily practice is the key. Stay with it and let me know of your progress. There's a lot more on studybass.com than here on YT.

[@aureliepatriarca2628]

You speak very clearly and directly, and still keep the rhythm of the video going! Made me want to learn more, well done!

[@StudyBass]

That's a relief. Thank you. I know some people's voices can get irritating. Keep on learning!

[@woodybear8298]

Another great lesson, this is so valuable. Thank you.

[@shutyourtrap8382]

I'm always focused on the sound of the bass so i search to learn more about it and damn Now i knew the importance of it.

[@paulina-pf1pw]

ooo you are right, i wasn't very aware of the harmonic role that the bass has. and wow !! it's so cool

[@StudyBass]

When you understand the rhythmic and harmonic roles, you really know what to practice. Keep learning and making music!

[@RosheenQuynh]

Back when I was obsessed with drums (as a sound), I always said they were the heartbeat of music. I think maybe bass is the heart. Can't get enough of bass now (specifically vocal bass).

[@StudyBass]

I think you're on to something. And, good for you appreciating the bass frequency range, not just one instrument that plays there.

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@StudyBass Thanks! I'm glad I'm on the right track! The bass is honestly what I live for now, thanks to Avi Kaplan. It's funny because it almost feels... healing, in a weird way. 😌

[@StudyBass]

That doesn't sound weird at all. That's why I love to teach music--it helps people in lots of ways.

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@StudyBass It isn't 😲 So that must mean bass has some kind of healing properties! Music is amazing

[@Jinka1950]

Gee... thank you so much. Bass was always mysterious to me, and now I know. Thank you...

[@gribele]

I ve started learning Bass two month ago and this is an absolutely brilliant video. What you say probably sounds obvious to seasoned players but the way you demonstrated it is likely to have switched on quite a few other light bulbs. Keep up hard work.

[@StudyBass]

Great! I think understanding the role really sets a student up for focusing on the right things. When one is unclear about it, it's easy to sail off course learning less useful concepts. Time is limited; let's not waste it. The rest of the lessons on www.studybass.com all build on these introductory ideas. All the best to you!

[@Tsudkyk]

I have been playing guitar for 18 years and have filled in as the bass player for several bands. But it wasn’t until a couple days ago that I realized I didn’t really understand the theory behind writing bass lines- I just understood that it filled in a specific spectrum so I would just replicate the rhythm guitar. I’m striving to write distinct bass lines for songs I’m writing, this video provided some great context.

[@StudyBass]

Great! I always advise my students coming from guitar to try to view bass as a completely different instrument. Think of it like a tuned drum more than the guitar you're already familiar with. What's fun is the bass has a range of acting as a drum and acting melodically. You might get a lot out of my lessons on www.studybass.com/ (free) Keep making music!

[@martinmccomb5462]

@@StudyBass I think of it as a bridge between the guitar and the drums, carrying the melody of the rhythm guitar and the beat of the drums simultaneously, giving the music a solid tone and a groove you can feel.

[@citadelo5ricks]

These are simple and well explained. I like them all.

[@wewatchmovies4446]

!!!! So I've been a musician for 27 years. Play a bunch of instruments and am the lead vocalist for a rock band. Been experimenting with a harder sound for a metal album I'm making by myself. (An endeavor that's new to me) just came up with a riff I really dig. While playing, my mind was wondering how do I preserve the essence of the riff when I add a bass track (while avoiding just shadowing the root notes of the guitar riff) I was at a loss and I had some other questions i couldn't articulate. So I searched "what's the bass supposed to do". At the time this seemed a silly question and a search unlikely to yield helpful results. Then I watched your video. Lol. I'm stunned! Your explanation was simple and obvious, but I had never thought to consider precisely what role the bass played. I'm dumbfounded at my ignorance, complacency, and arrogance! And Grateful for your eloquent lesson! Oh man! Seriously though, thanks. You provided the answers to the questions that I couldn't articulate. I'ma go make this bass riff now. (Still laughing with excitement and gratitude).

[@StudyBass]

Great! How the low end works is not so obvious to lots of people. I'm happy to hear the lesson resonated with you. Having the right perspective can make a big difference on music-making. Keep making music!

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Extremely educative. It's a whole lesson on music itself. You've helped to raise my music consciousness to a much higher clarity. Many many thanks.

[@StudyBass]

Great! This is what I hope everyone gets out of it. In my teaching experience, understanding this sets you on a great learning path. Keep learning and making music!

[@jamieshorter7093]

Cool.....I've been playing bass for 27 years and just noticed this that you said in your video....Thanks for sharing thjs

[@StudyBass]

That's great! Keep making music!

[@johanendro32]

Thank you for the information

[@dr.kareny.wilson-starksexe3522]

I am not a musician though I was looking for a leadership metaphor and instinctively thought the bass might be the instrument to talk about. After watching your video I then understood why I love the bass for my leadership metaphor. Thanks for your great and informative video. As a non-musician I both understood and was enlightened. Thanks for your leadership!

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I'm happy to hear it was enlightening for a "non-musician." (I just think you haven't ordered your bass yet!)

[@nigarsadiqli8320]

Thank you so much! This is really what I needed!

[@afrolutionrsa5877]

This was an amazing video! Thank you so much for breaking it down into a simple way to understand

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! Bass is too important not to understand. Make some music!

[@mathieuconnor4564]

I 'borrowed' a bass from school. I'm locked down here in NZ and I'm going to give it a go over the next few weeks... I already know guitar and my fingers hurt a bit lol 30 DAYS, here we go...

[@StudyBass]

Great! Let me know how it goes. Your fingers shouldn't hurt too much. Develop a light touch. Keep practicing and learning.

[@songOmatic]

@@StudyBass Thanks! lol

[@miltonchavez1262]

I came across this video by accident. It is good for me to know that I was incorporating your tips to rhythm and harmony without being aware of it. Thanks to your video, I can now approach my bass playing with more awareness of what I am doing rather than an intuitive approach. I knew I was locking into the drummer for rhythm and hitting the roots, 4th, 5th and 7th of chords, but I did not understand how I was providing a foundational tie between the drummer and the vocalists and other instruments. Thanks for clarifying where I fit in between the drummer and the rest of the band.

[@StudyBass]

Great! Welcome. This lesson is among the first of a long string of free bass lessons on www.studybass.com. I think you'll find many more insights like this. When you understand how things work, it forever gives you direction and focus on what to work on. You'll recognize what's worth learning and what is a waste of time. Then, learning goes faster and you become more creative and confident. Keep making music!

[@betwixttales]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was trying to figure out why I wasn't connecting with a song I just heard, having a sense it was because of no (clear) base line, and this just confirmed it. 👍

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I'm glad you learned more about the bass. You should get one and start playing!

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

I can't play any instruments much less the Bass...But I've always been mesmerized by it having listened to R&B, Rock, Reggae, Pop, Funk, Jazz and even Country music thru out my entire 50+ years.. Thanks for broadening my knowledge a little bit more...You make this vid very interesting indeed...

[@StudyBass]

Thank you! I encourage you to get a bass and start learning. I've had students start in their 80s and do well. It's good for you and the world. And, there are plenty of free lessons on studybass.com.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

@@StudyBass Thank you

[@ipito85]

Thanks a lot for the videos! This video particulary made me have a sense of things that I felt I knew but could not pretty explain the reason... Very helpful and encouraging!

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I've found that the better students understand this, the better they stay focused on practicing the right things. It's easy to get lost practicing the wrong stuff. Good luck!

[@schonbranum6089]

Great job. Really like the focus of the lessons, and the incorporation of the philosophy of bass in music.

[@StudyBass]

***** Thanks for your support, Schon! I have lots more on the way. All the best...

[@OsteopathyStudies]

This guy’s good! It’s always the quiet ones!!

[@StudyBass]

Ha! Thanks. Keep making music!

[@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983]

Excellent presentation. Great job!! Thank you.

[@StudyBass]

Thank you! There's more on studybass.com. Keep playing and learning!

[@MrDanilop45]

Melodic bass lines is the art

[@StudyBass]

For sure. Even when playing melodically, the bass still provides the harmonic foundation. You might find these lessons interesting: www.studybass.com/lessons/harmony/note-choice-heat-maps/ www.studybass.com/lessons/harmony/heat-map-james-jamerson/ www.studybass.com/lessons/harmony/heat-map-paul-mccartney/

[@carlneoh5843]

Thank you so much for the video, learnt so much!

[@StudyBass]

Glad it was helpful! Keep making music!

[@downtoearth5108]

Thank you studybass. Just starting to learn to play the bass, an instrument I love. I know understand the fundamental truths of the bass. So much appreciate this. I've subscribed and look forward to following you. Pump up the jam my Tutor. X Factor.

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! Be sure to check out studybass.com. Most of the lessons are there (open to all), not here. Practice daily and keep me updated on your progress!

[@MahirParekh]

Thank you. Couldn't have explained it any better

[@prezidenttrump5171]

Thank you so much for this, answered all my questions in 2018. I'm sure more will find your video whenever they choose to learn, thanks a lot for the great video!

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! Don't wait too long to start.

[@stephengoh5456]

Awesome! Love it. Thank you.

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! Make some music!

[@RockyR9]

Nice intro to your site! Very informative for just over 7 min. Clears up a lot of the mysteriousness of the instrument and will likely spark interest in learning more. Look forward to more videos on your site. Plan on becoming a full fledged member, but need to rearrange my study area to take full advantage of the study material on the PC first. Wish I could have had the kind of information on your site 20 years ago.

[@StudyBass]

+JohnSC Thanks, John! I'm working on more videos plus a lot of other stuff. I appreciate your support.

[@lukejenkinson9937]

Thanks for clearing it all up understand music much better now 😊 👍

[@allforlovely4394]

This was such a good video! Thanks for being so thorough

[@StudyBass]

Thanks! I'm happy to hear it. Keep making music!

[@ThePaladin89]

Simple, clear and very helpful. Thank you!

[@StudyBass]

ThePaladin89 Thanks!

[@Smurcher]

Thanks! You have done a great job here. Really clear and concise presentation with excellent audio examples. It's true, so many people don't get what the job of the bass player is.... even when I started playing I didn't have much of a clue! Gonna check out your other vids :)

[@StudyBass]

+Smurcher Thanks for watching. I'm just getting rolling with videos to accompany the many lessons on www.studybass.com. All the best...

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

this video pretty much explained what I always wondered about bass guitar

[@StudyBass]

Great! And, it's not just the bass guitar. All bass instruments--tuba, synthesizer, etc.--play this musical role. Make some music!

[@indriemutia]

Very insightful video, thank you!

[@StudyBass]

Thank you! I'm happy it helped.

[@mrhenry1112]

This video is gold!

[@joanofArc6]

Keep up the good work man. Great video!

[@Veteransolo]

When ibwas a teen, i wanted to learn drums, I couldn't because we lived in an apartment complex, I chose bass guitar, I didn't regret it, Im 27 and I still play bass I just connect my bass in my small amplifier, then connect my big headphones, and i just play without disturbing anyone, Man i love bass.

[@StudyBass]

The bass is awesome! Keep playing!

[@Veteransolo]

@@StudyBass you are so damn right, I love bass more than drums, there's something elegant about bass, I'm just the guy who hangs in the back next to the drummer, keeping the rhythm and the melody, the glue of the band that connects the guitars with the drums, I am literally the base of the band.

[@J_PIK]

Thanks for this video. I let my ten year old son watch it to decide if he wants to play bass in band. They don’t offer guitar, only bass. He really wanted to play guitar. But now he is leaning towards bass since it looks cool, is important to most bands, and is fun.

[@StudyBass]

Sorry for my slow reply. That is great! I hope he chose bass. It's a great instrument. He can't go wrong.

[@benitoherrero3895]

Very well explained, thank you

[@StudyBass]

I'm glad it was helpful. Keep making music!

[@vencheangheng405]

Thank you so much for this video sir!

[@StudyBass]

You are welcome. Go make music!

[@dulaldas7650]

Explained so well, Thanks

[@StudyBass]

Thank you! Keep making music!