Is Julia a Self-Taught Bassist? | Bass Q&A 3 | Thomann

[@nikikovacs1923]

Willi Langer is ein Chef. Hab ihn in den 80er Jahren regelmäßig im Tunnel in Wien gesehen.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Yes, check out his Channel: kzbin.info :-) // Cheers, Julia

[@SeanAllocca]

I was 10 years old in 1978 when my older brother put the headphones on me and he put EWF All 'n All on the turntable and told me to sit and listen. That experience changed my life. I am always grateful to him for the music he introduced me to and the desire to learn to play bass which I am finally doing at age 53.

[@garyjohnson4988]

As a drummer I wish you were my bass player. Your ability and awareness of the groove is stellar. It’s a drummer’s dream. And the groove comes from your soul.

[@rocketeightyseven1823]

That's what people miss! Great bass players make the drummer and other guitarists shine.The role of the bass is to the be the icing on the cake..and just make the other instruments sound even more powerful. I like Flea's...POP approach. When the drums com in on the P...the bass strikes the O...wedged between the bass and snare drum. When that happens...it's a thing of beauty!

[@stevecarter8810]

Agree. Drums and bass together make the foundation in rhythm and harmony. Even though I haven't touched drums for a few years watching her play makes me miss that feeling of being part of a great rhythm section.

[@jerbear7952]

If I get a call and I am not IN LOVE with the bass player, I don't even go anymore. Grooving with the bass player is my reward.

[@billprindle1613]

Smart, articulate, charming, grateful, generous, and soulful. Just wow.

[@seanspencer9396]

I would like to commend Julia on her honesty and poise. She IS still learning her finger-fret positions, her pocket & grooves and double-plucking YET she carries herself as an excellent performer! This, folk, is learning without pride! I LOVE her (in a Platonic way, of course) and she's cool to be with (if we ever meet). Peace, Julia!

[@SombraDeLaMosca]

I like the drummer in your head, he's doing a phenomenal job! Thanks for the awesome video =)

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thank you, I will tell him ;) // Cheers, Julia

[@souvikchatterjee7400]

This studio is amazing, it looks futuristic 👍

[@tonyarmentanobass8576]

EW&F are the best. Also love me some Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street and Harry Hippie!!! You are amazing!

[@itsthe773guero5]

i am a proud Julia-taught bassist.....we love her groove here !!schoenes wochenende xoxo du bist mein Herz

[@JAV619]

She needs her own Fan Club if she doesn't already have one.

[@bemseller5515]

Your groove talk is true. After years of playing guitar, I'm getting closer to bass, and it's so fun the groove sensation...

[@pcunningham7661]

" AND, I JUST LOVE GROOVE. (1:13-1:30)" Absolutely! Wonderful listening to you express how powerful and great "the groove" is to you. Extremely honest, and joyful and recognizable! 🙂(I love it too!!) New subscriber here, so glad I found you!

[@clausm2203]

Its all about the groove...;) Great q and a with julia and i love her youthfull enthusiasm for the bass it remind me off myself when i was that age and to this day at 47 i still love the bass just as much

[@marunikusbakufu]

Hey Julia - I would love to see you play together with Kinga Glyk. That would be awesome!

[@rocketeightyseven1823]

I'm old school. I had to teach myself. I used to buy bass tab books from my favorite bands. I would record music videos..when MTV still played music..and just watch the videos..pause...go back and watch again. This how I learned Under the Bridge by the Chilli Peppers. I learned by playing music by ear. I couldn't understand how to read sheet music back in the day. Bass is something you feel...and you either feel it or you don't.

[@prestonh.4436]

Doesn't matter if she is self taught or not, she is still a great bassist. That's all that matters!

[@shipsahoy1793]

Sly & the Family Stone’s “Everyday People” on the album “Stand” is just one flat Ab throughout the whole tune, and it’s the perfect bass part for the song. Incredible! 👍👨🏻

[@ViciousColdness]

Big thumps up for mentioning Sly and the Family Stone 😄 mixed race, mixed gender, mixed genre group and product of the civil rights era. The Stand! album is one of my favorite records of the 60s 👍🏻

[@shipsahoy1793]

@@ViciousColdness -I liked that album when it came out and I still like it. They were one of the groups that were killing’ it at Woodstock in 1969.😮

[@ViciousColdness]

Construction year 1993 here 😄 unfortunately in most cases we will not be able to see any more of these guys and gals play live sooner or later. But at least i can dive into the records. Seen Clapton 2 years ago, gotta see Beck if i can - german tour dates are always rare 😄 The Beck-Ola record is playing in the background right now 😊👍🏻

[@MarcG7424]

Everyday People and Stand are my favorite two songs on that album I was a small kid when it came out and they are still in my head

[@allgood5069]

Julia, I always watch your videos with great interest. Thank you for the detailed answer to my question. I think that musicians pay undeservedly little attention to the topic of internal rhythmic pulsation, and this is a very important element of performance. Julia, you are a cool, very beautiful girl, a great musician! Good luck to you!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thank you so much! // Have a great day, Julia

[@allgood5069]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses :))

[@romadape1389]

earth wind and fire, you've got it. It comes from deep inside, from the soul ,it is pure soul ✌😊

[@angusorvid8840]

I've always loved bass but have never even had the slightest feel for playing it. I play guitar and probably listen to more contemporary bassists than guitarists. I feel that bass is still having a day in the sun, that it's evolving as an instrument in wonderful, interesting ways, and I just love the sound of it, and the feel. You really feel bass in a different way than you feel guitar. I play a lot of funky stuff and love working with bassists who have a lot of groove and can do all that funk slap stuff and play fretless slide bass. I just love it. A lot of the music I listen to I enjoy because of the bass. It's just so enjoyable. Bootsy and Larry Graham and Louis Johnson. Wonderful. And Julia's awesome too, a contemporary bass master.

[@jdelevo]

Gorgeous creature with an awesome shining soul, creating beautiful noise - thank you for being you this way. Greetings from the light of my soul in Montreal. ~ Jack xx

[@chipc4936]

I so know what you mean about the sync between a drummer and a bassist. I played with the late, great Bernie Cors, a fabulous drummer; we played off of each other in the most magnificent, mind-reading, mind-blowing way. It was magical. RIP, dear Berns.

[@norbiesison9257]

It has been said that the rhythm section of a band is composed of the drummer and the bassist. Best example: Mick Fleetwood and John McVie.

[@markmccomish7864]

Great explanation of “the groove”! Love it Julia ❤️

[@lanerussell7958]

Listening to Julia talk makes me happy in my soul.

[@gullyfoyle6354]

Thanks a lot Julia, your enthusiasm is really contagious, believe me!! Proof is that despite being a keyboard player myself, I love watching all you bass videos, there's so much to learn about groove from a different instrumentalist. You hit the point :) Kudos.

[@saskiavanvliet8001]

I felt and still feel the same sensation when I listen to Earth wind & fire. Their groove stimulates that deep belly feeling from which I cannot refuse to move, dance, sing or play.

[@terrymd3293]

Julia your smile is contagious and it's clear you love playing. The fact that you love EW&F and funk is endearing to me. I'm not a bass player but watching your videos has taught me to appreciate the part the bass plays in a band and now that's what I pay attention to. My question to you is, am I crazy for thinking the intro to Rick James "Moonchild" ranks as a top 10 bass intro? My feelings won't be hurt if you don't think so, lol

[@scottskinner1256]

watching you try to explain the power of bass, explains the power of bass

[@morganneher8643]

Hi Julia! These Q&A’s are great! Q: Do you actively work on not looking at your left hand and fretboard while you play? Do you work on looking at the audience and making sure you are not staring at your left hand all the time?!?! You are awesome, thanks!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I'm the same way!! I spent years just playing in my room alone to cds a lot also and I hear the drums and guitar in my head that helps so much to keep groove and time and it also helps for endless jams !

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Awesome, another Julia Q&A. Keep them coming my dear. 🤘🤘🤘

[@RalphBellairs]

Julia, There used to be a cellist called Georgie Born, who was also the bass player with the experimental rock group Henry Cow in the late 1970s. She used to tune her bass guitar the same as she tuned her cello. It might be interesting to check her out.

[@edbrito-swdev]

Cool video, Julia! Thanks!

[@rome8180]

I find that having your fingers arched is the best way to play really fast runs. But if you're playing something that doesn't move around that fast, that's when you can break out the flat finger technique. I still find doing the Rocco Prestia thing difficult though.

[@jonathanjonnymambo64]

I'm an old guy, maybe same age of your dad, but when you talk about EW&F and groove feeling you describe the same sensations I feel... Funk will never die! Go Julia!

[@JeanLouisGaleazzi]

Addict for her groove, addict for the bass sound, addict for her energy, addict about Julia.

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

Very nice Q&A video ! Thank you for your time ;-)

[@trashmail8]

This Q&A material is sooo interesting and really helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this! :)

[@adamlloyd7055]

What a beautiful jazz bass !

[@billprindle1613]

The great Nashville bass player Bob Moore (RIP), who played on more hits that you can count, said: "A lot of guys can play a hundred notes a second; some can play one note, and it makes a lot better record." Julia's playing has the taste and restraint and passion of a real artist.

[@lawrenceroland5780]

She's beautiful and gorgeous and she's a beautiful bass player. All that goes hand and hand and I love her accent. Love you Julia ❤❤❤❤

[@phwhitefly]

Julia, you need to come to New Orleans during Jazzfest. Catch Galactic or Dumpstaphunk for some world class funk. Love your channel, thank you.

[@johnglynhughes4239]

Julia is a great musician and has great screen presence: Thoman nailed it casting her!

[@nedvigbendeguz]

Nice one again! :) Can we see you in a live band setting anytime soon? Would be great!

[@joermnyc]

She has an older KZbin channel with videos of her playing with a band, look up her name.

[@Dobroz99]

Good to have you pop up on my feed. Always enjoy your videos.

[@shipsahoy1793]

Sometimes it’s all about the groove! 😉🥳

[@michaelrawson6261]

Genius idea practising alongside a drummer! I did the same to decent effect! It helps your timing, your rhythm, and gives you a different perspective as to how to fit into your band.

[@darylhinz338]

Wow. So fun to watch. Hard to not fall in love with you due to your love for the music and the playing. Pls keep it up. This just warms up the soul. Thank you

[@bobugles]

This Girl's Got Soul!!! Go Julia!!!

[@PeteCarlton]

"The groove... the groove..."!

[@lilmelvin11]

Jack Bruce started on cello!..cool. That said, I love how you balance cerebral with instinct in playing. Not just about shredding and ego-tripping. Just "serve the song"... but it's okay to show off now and then. It's like talking....

[@dietmarschlichtherle7061]

Ich habe 30 Jahre Bühnenerfahrung und bin jetzt 65....musiziere nur mehr in meinem Home Studio. Bassgitarre war immer mein Nr 1 Instrument...aber die Klasse von Julia habe ich nie erreicht....toll was diese hübsche junge Lady macht !👏

[@renadocasimiro]

Julia How Nice of You To look Back To Ur Bass Teacher its a Sign of Respect..In My Country We Were Often Taught That we should look back and Give Respect To Ur Teacher..I feel How you Feel when Ur Playing The Best of Earth Wind& Fire.EWF Has a Magical Spirit.. keep it up And STAY YOUNG @ HEART...a Part of The Lyrics of Thats The Way of the World..Ur Fallower viewer From The Philippines..✌ 👌

[@sammyboykin5624]

Have you ever watched Mick Karn play when he was in the band Japan? Check out the live version of "The Art of Parties".

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hi Sammy, no I have not! Thank you :) // Cheers, Julia

[@itsthe773guero5]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses yes sammy great comment sir..you must learn Mick Karn julia..he was a fretless master, very underrated ,played with peter murphy after japan, tragically he died young ;-(...i have brought up pino palladino in comments since your octave driver video,maybe check into mick karns style its similar to pino but whole new dimension

[@Ndlanding]

I can remember someone (a producer?) saying that Karn didn't know his scales so he strayed a lot, but that he played great parts, so they re-wrote the chords to fit in with his dodgy notes. I loved listening to him.

[@sammyboykin5624]

@@Ndlanding If that's so, then I think it worked out really well for him because it made him a true original. NO ONE sounds like Mick Karn. "Scales? I don't need no stinking scales!" - M. Karn

[@cindygigliotti3538]

Thanks for the video

[@rogercabo5545]

Getting into the groove is the right Ballance to play some quarter notes and some between. For example, If you always play quarter notes only on the beat, like rock music stuff, you would not feel any real pocket groove. Try to prevent playing all quarter notes for a test and let the kick and snare shine through and stop your tone before the next quarter begin!👍

[@hearpalhere]

Really great tips thrown in there too! Enjoyed hearing about your background Julia, thanks.

[@70sladyalways25]

Great Q and A! I just saw EWF and Verdine was front and center and for very good reason ! Enjoy all these videos and watching you play.

[@cwag5]

I learn so much from you in my bass journey! Thank you! I love your spirit!

[@cskeise]

So earth, wind & fire.... set you on fire, now you can groove... 💙👊😎

[@danfridenstine5751]

Attractive and very giving with her knowledge. Such a wonderful young lady and a heck of a base player.

[@JerryT21]

Young Lady with old school Vibe ,gotta love it 🔥🔥🔥🙏🎶🎶🎶

[@swayme67]

Great video, thank you for sharing, and I look forward to more Q&A with you!

[@quicktastic]

I like how Julia gets excited just talking about Earth Wind and Fire. I can't blame her.

[@InsideTheStadium]

Charm/skill/amazing smile, your a delight. Thanks for sharing those great sounds. 🤯🤩😎

[@adamlloyd7055]

yes , I know that feeling , there is nothing like standing in front of a big ampeg fridge --pumping out the air !!!--- Thanks Julia

[@Thabassmon]

Hi Julia, another great Q and A video, nice 👍. Can you please do a NS Design product demonstration for Thomann. Particularly the Omni Bass and the Cello, with your background that would be awesome. Also the Omni Bass is electric bass scale can be tuned in fourths or fifths and can be played Arco or Pizzicato. The NS cello is available in 4, 5 and 6 string version with a low F and a high E with the 6, which obviously extends the range a fifth higher and lower. I think it be interesting to see what you would play on them, and if you think they sound and feel natural, with your background you could offer a valuable perspective on the instruments.

[@beachcomberbob3496]

Thanks for including my question. I have flat wound strings on my own bass, primarily because I hate that rasp/buzz of finger skin when sliding on 'normal' strings.

[@sdjohnston67]

Totally agree. EWF is fantastic!

[@harcourtmudd]

Thomann you better be good to her.... She is a very valuable asset. Epic Bass Goddess! Slap like NOW!

[@h.p.brownsaucecraft7966]

I don’t get the people that constantly downvote Julia’s videos. I can only conclude that they are most likely talentless incels… Keep up the great videos Julia.

[@morepanic2289]

dude.. I don't downvote any video ever.. but this girl is indeed a very nice girl but bass players like her are dime a dozen sorry.. some people maybe are just tired of people showing off on youtube and considered ''amazing'' musicians where as in fact there are way better many more who can not be assed to appear just for the sake of it.. I personally know 4/5 amazing bass players only from my little city in Italy who I guarantee you have a lot to teach this girl..

[@clubsky198]

New to your channel Julia but I love all your videos - highlight for me is the outtakes at the end of the video - Great job! I'm a guitarist but play bass too - bass is cool because you can play it very simply as a rudimentary instrument - but also you can take it to the level of jazz-chord mad-man progressions - and everything in between - rock on!

[@kotag__]

Love this! You are a great bassist

[@viewoftheaskew]

These are great, thank you! Great tips on taking lessons from a Drummer and playing with Drum loops. Would love to hear you play some cello after you've had a chance to try some crazy stuff with it!

[@shipsahoy1793]

Flats all of the day and all of the night! 😉😘

[@Ramansdo3s]

Hey Jullia, I prefer Fender 'Chazz' to the Precision!

[@summerboy1958]

TGIJ! It is all about the groove! Fun q&a, thanks! 🤘🤙👍

[@surgeneral108]

Very honest answers, ...thanks

[@dennismcpeek9630]

Love your videos, love your playing!

[@LuckyJack99]

Great vid as always !

[@davidvitale9338]

I have a question - how many proposals for matrimony do you get in a day? 😊😂 Man are you a groovy funky bassist. And you just look like you have so much fun playing. You're an inspiration!

[@szrnkabela]

Not necessarily just J-pickups for slappp, but pickups in bridge position generally give more treble and need maybe less compression than pickups in middle or neck position.

[@AntianoAnto]

Guten Tag/Gruß Sie and Hi to Julia and All, When Julia plays the Höfner Ignition SE, in the video on the top 5 basses of 2020, that melody 'sounds familiar': what famous song, by which famous band (I just can't remember) is it?

[@lyndacollins5907]

Julia, how did you start playing on Thomann? I love listening to you play.

[@unclemick-synths]

Metronome on the upbeat/backbeat 👍

[@bernardhossmoto]

Beautiful studio and this bass fits great visually.

[@joermnyc]

I’ve had flats on guitar for a long while (kind of a necessity for the Jaguar bridge, rounds pop out of the grooves of the barrels too easily, most people cheat by swapping in the bridge from the Mustang since it only has 1 slot) so it was much easier to play bass with flats too.

[@radioguy961]

Julia Billy Sheehan is my biggest influence. I've been playing bass with 3 finger plucking for 30 years. I was wondering if after your interview with him if you've tried incorporating any 3 finger technique in your playing.

[@liammusik]

I like you very much. You are always so friendly. I like how you your Bass play with joy. 🤗 I love your videos. Thank you.

[@clotwich]

Thank you

[@davidncw4613]

Super cool TY!!!

[@brettmarlar4154]

I didn't know you played the cello! I would love to hear you play it some time!!

[@left-to-do]

Hi Julia. I once used flatwound guitar strings to get my cello in fourth tuning. Didn't sound too bad then. I would be interested to know what you think about it. Have a nice weekend!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Cool, I always thought they are too short. Thank you for the suggestion! But they must be very thin compared to cello strings right? // Cheers, Julia

[@left-to-do]

​@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Longscales are barely suitable. Unfortunately, it's been years since I tried that. Because of an accident, I haven't played string instruments the last years. So I can't remember which strings I used. But I still remember that I tried all the strings in the guitar set. In the end I decided on the E, A, D and G strings. H and E were actually too thin for me and the tuning with them was too high for my taste.

[@jambarreturns9060]

Hard to imagine a style that you haven’t mastered Julia.

[@alibiath35]

Thank you for the recommendation to take lessons with other instrumentalists.

[@TheHenbury]

Fingers crossed heaven is full of Julias. What a lovely lady!

[@HarryR1]

Hey Julia, I’d love to see you play some cello. Maybe you could treat us to a video of you playing some of your favourite cello pieces?

[@oldmate86]

There's a YT channel called Music Jam Tracks which have over 150 backing tracks in various styles and keys which is super handy for improving your groove and ideas.

[@PeteCarlton]

Check Frank Itt out on BassThe World - got the best bass face in the business!

[@johnnyplays7222]

This Video convinced me to buy a new bass at thoman. Greetings from Bremen