The Single Most Valuable Practice for Bassists

[@MrOhmikey]

I'm progressing much faster than I ever have in all the years that I've been at it. Credit to you Dan. Thanks.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s fantastic! Glad to be a small part of that. Keep up the work and commitment.

[@polygonalmasonary]

I am 64 and have started learning the bass guitar. Your lesson and presentation style are the best I have found on KZbin. Thank you so much for your help and inspiration 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks so much and welcome to bass! Great choice of instrument.

[@jevinday]

I've been playing only a month. I switched from guitar, one of the things I learned almost immediately was that the bass is an entirely different instrument than a guitar, it serves a totally different purpose. I'm glad I didn't go with a short scale because it feels closer to a guitar, I figured I'd just get a full size and learn it the way it's supposed to be played. I haven't regretted my decision once. One of the first songs I learned was slow dancing in a burning room by John Mayer. The bass serves the same purpose in that song as in the bb king song. Slow dancing is really simple, but laying down that foundation of tones for the guitar to play on is so much fun. I can actually "feel" what I'm playing. With guitar I always felt like I was playing along to something , with bass I feel like I'm actually playing the song, I feel like I'm actually becoming the music as opposed to just playing the same notes that are in the recording. It feels like I'm playing music, not imitating someone.

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

Simplicity is best. Less is more........ Very pretty bass playing Dan!

[@albertozaffonato1325]

Thank you, very interesting video. I started 6 months ago and discovered Robbie Shakespeare while learning some reggae, and it blew my mind how much you can do with few notes.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

It’s amazing isn’t it?

[@tahoe829]

There is beauty in simplicity. I just started playing and to me i think that is what is best. Play simply for the song and with great feel, rhythm, and tone. Thanks Dan ☺️

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Exactly. 👍

[@larryherbert252]

Very well said, and l agree, simplicity is just as beautiful,

[@paweltylman4482]

This is where your virtuosity comes in from the 7-8th minute, Dan ❤️ Regards

[@jasoncherry3404]

This is a great lesson that I can apply now at my level, I’m hitting a rut and I need a way to break out of it. This is a lesson that will help me break out of the rut, plus I’m a big Joe Satriani fan. 😉🎸🔥

[@davidlawrence3425]

Love these tips - thanks Dan!

[@M_EvoBass]

Brilliant lesson Dan 😎

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏

[@joejackson2388]

good stuff! Thanks!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks. Glad you liked it!

[@JamesBlue-je5nz]

Another awesome lesson, your the best Dan.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching, James!

[@notjackiechansgrandma]

Amazing

[@tywilson64]

Jaco! The greatest!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙌

[@jennlam]

nice one, dan!

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🙏

[@DomyMimmo72]

grazie maestro, i also downloaded that fantastic muic backing track i find so sweet , this harmony is so fantastic wirlth the 9th i love it, thank you very much, ciao frm italy

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏👍🇮🇹

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[@DomyMimmo72]

you are one of my favourite teacher on the web...great teacher and musician, complimenti

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@DomyMimmo72 Thanks very much - that's very kind!

[@gavinvanheerden8678]

Your base licks are great. Why do you like to start your playing on F sharp

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thank you! I don’t. It just depends on what key I’m demoing. If it’s C, then it’s goodbye to F#!

[@davidlove9592]

I love what you doing here Dan what bass you using

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, David. 1982 Ibanez Roadster with DiMarzio DP126 pickups.

[@patrickdehertogh2080]

thanks Dan, I also appreciate the tabs in your emails, I can print them out, trying to keep my practice to metronome clicks and your backing drum tracks, you only can advance so far with hours of noodling with no discipline in timing or space. 👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Well said. A proper plan and discipline counts for a lot.

[@cuongitaxa2590]

❤❤❤

[@trtl9106]

How heavy is that bass? I’ve been doing some research on vintage ibanez basses bc I really like the look of yours, and I’m finding that some of these models weigh a ton compared to what I’m used to with my short scale ibanez haha

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I don’t know exactly but it doesn’t feel heavy at all!

[@trtl9106]

@@OnlineBassCourses maybe you are just really strong

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@@trtl9106 I think it's a light wood on this bass - maybe ash.

[@ticsbassplace]

The thrill is goneee

[@jordanprashanth903]

Hi Mr.Hawkins how to connect bass multi effects processor to bass Amp & Cab

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Probably best to Google that. Or KZbin it. You’ll find loads of info and it’s very simple. 👍🙏

[@jordanprashanth903]

@@OnlineBassCourses thank you so much

[@EPTV882]

Can do a breakdown on the gospel song On Time God by Dottie Peoples

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I'll put it on the list and check it out.

[@johnclayburchett]

What kind of bass is that exactly??

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1982 Ibanez Roadster with DiMarzio DP126 pickups

[@Zerpersande]

That first example has reggae flavor to it. Hmmm, wonder why?

[@victoza9232]

Fantastic lesson, as usual, Dan! Your lessons are so informative, and I would say the best ones on YT. I’m curious, though (and I hope you won’t be offended), but why do you Brits pronounce “Jaco” as “Jacko”? It’s actually “Jahko” (long A, as in how Brits say “tomahto.”) This also goes for “Yamaha,” which I hear Brits pronouncing with a short A, as in “Yam (rhymes with “ham”) aha,” instead of the correct “YAH-maha.”

[@ToddBrittain1963]

Simple. English-speaking peoples from different English-speaking countries pronounce words differently. Why do Americans pronounce aluminium, 'aloominum', or semi, 'sem-eye'???

[@victoza9232]

@@ToddBrittain1963 Simple. Aluminum has only four syllables. For some reason, Brits put in a fifth syllable, and say "al-yoo-MIN-ee-um." Why? As for "semi," many Americans, like me, pronounce it as "semee." Either "semee" or "sem-eye" is correct. But saying "Yam (rhymes with "ham") aha" is not correct. "Yamaha" is a Japanese name and "a's" in Japanese are always pronounced "ah." (Btw, the word means "mountain sword," named for the Samurai who trained in the mountains.) Likewise, Jaco is the guy's name, and not up for interpretation, and is pronounced "Jahko," not "jacko."

[@OnlineBassCourses]

😂 I think we could probably go and on about ‘proper’ pronunciation, especially US vs. UK but I don’t think that’s useful. The fact is, the way you guys pronounce certain words is correct for you. The way we do is correct for us. That’s the cool thing about language and accents.

[@ToddBrittain1963]

@@victoza9232 I pronounce Jaco 'Jahko' and 'Yamaha' 'Yahmaha' (I have 5 Yamaha basses) so you're preaching to the converted. I commented because I thought it overly pedantic that an American would attempt to school an Englishman - from whom, I might add, he's getting FREE bass instruction - on pronunciation. It'd be like me viewing an American cooking segment and admonishing the chef for pronouncing the herb (or 'erbs' as Americans call them) basil 'bayzil', instead of 'bazzle' as we do in Australia and the UK. Anyway, that's enough from me. Back to the bass...

[@victoza9232]

@@OnlineBassCourses Jaco and Yamaha are personal names and are pronounced one way.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

Omg, B.B. has so many more songs that are so much more interesting. The Thing is Gone should stay gone.😂

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What’s The Thing Is Gone??

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

@@OnlineBassCourses Its a goof on "The Thrill is Gone". No one ever mentions "Mother in Law Blues", " Bad Things Gonna Happen" "How Blue Can You Get?" . Enough! B.B. is a legend, and not because of "The Thrill is Gone". Listen to "Live at the Regal", and learn why he was the best.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You’re right - those are amazing songs too. A truly legendary artist.