Top 20 MUST KNOW Bass Riffs For Beginners (tabs & tutorial)

[@willysunday]

70 yrs old. just started bass. I've been to several lessons on YT and nothing compares to this site. Thanks so much for spreading your expertise to us "newbies"...

[@marlyg7112]

That’s so cool you’re starting out at 70. I’m 60 and just starting. This is a good video.

[@Petroula1959]

Hello Guys, can i join the oldies club?..63 here!

[@jezm1703]

An oldie too. I'm enjoying learning bass for the past year or so. Mark's lessons are good. Thank you.

[@s.d.d.6063]

I’m a 52 baby… do i fit here as a beginner or should i go to kindergarden? 😉

[@Robyn19fnq]

65 -- hope I can make the most of these awesome lessons!

[@ditzynightcore2926]

Really encouraging to see so many older folks picking up bass, 25 and felt too old to learn, very encouraging.

[@bobstewart3553]

first time here...i'm old.....but...i've learned more from you in the last year than i ever did in the last 40 years trying...thank you Mark....from an old guy

[@jblack1979]

Great lessons keep them coming please!

[@sereezka]

from an old guy- named Bob Sewart

[@hamkaab3634]

Same, i'm 46

[@patbianco7671]

I'm an old guy too.. Totally enjoying learning the bass guitar 🎸

[@nibbai3lue47]

Haha you old farts are still trying to learn.. I'm 15

[@Alan-r7c3y]

I'm 69. My first guitar. and you make it. look so easy. You explain really well and easy to follow....

[@bohansen4379]

50 ½ years of age, and bought my sons bass 3 months ago (after 5 years under his bed.. :() Starting from scratch at this age is tough on me, but these straight forward leassons is making it fun to practice - GOOD work mate! :)

[@roxanneboughen4098]

I have been teaching music for nearly 50 years and you are one of the best teachers I have ever seen. You explain everything completely and clearly, even though your accent is quite different to where I am from. Fabulous tutorials..... I love you. Gold star to you... great work. Accolades to you, you need rewarding!!!

[@TatePictures]

just for me Stand By Me - 8:49​ Sunshine Of Your Love - 14:14 Iron Man - 24:31 Super Freak - 27:44 Feel Good Inc - 30:30​ Smells Like Teen Spirit - 40:11 Under Pressure - 53:41​ Another One Bites The Dust - 56:08

[@GamingOneOnOne]

You got this bro

[@joshuagaukroger9254]

YOU KIDDING

[@dr2706]

I played bass (upright) in high school. After high school I took up bass guitar but never played it seriously. Now in my 81st year I have taken it up as it is easy to practice backing up songs I like. I like the way Mark presents chords and syncopation. He is a great teacher!

[@dr2706]

I'm listening to the lesson a little more. Mark also does a great job in explaining what plucking hand/fret hand have to do to get the desired sound (making the sound of the note short).

[@sabujones2508]

Been a drummer at now 78 this week starting bass.

[@misterbean2233]

Mark, every week I look forward to your lesson... thanks!

[@robinc7685]

Bought a cheap bass last week. While waiting for the clear coats to dry on the one I'm building. These lessons are so cool to get me going. At nearly 60 it's tough to figure some if this stuff out, however your lessons are really clear, concise and super helpful. Cheers

[@iannicholson9705]

Im 58 and also just started to play Bass With all the many instructors online You our by far the BEST coach so far. Thanks for your teaching methods as it certainly makes it FUN Ian / Ontario / Canada

[@rushkiss2012]

Its so great you are teaching us the notes as well as opposed to learning a song on video through tabs that doesnt teach you . Perfect balance of learning theory and songs at the same time.

[@babounia1]

I ' m a french 66 years old, begining bass and I enjoy your lessons even no speaking well english THANKS...

[@mj0lnr]

& here I thought I was the only one! 51 & just bought a bass because I kept telling my son that you could learn so much from YT. He kept telling me "right, dad" so I'm here showing him it can be done. Everybody kept telling me I was crazy, but it's such a stress-reliever! & I'm putting my money where my mouth is! So, kudos to our "teacher" and everybody else for providing me with even more inspiration. I am not alone!

[@ianskeldon6032]

I can't beat willysunday but I have just bought a bass and practice amp at the age of 65, no intention of joining a band/group or whatever but playing for the pleasure of learning to make beautiful sounds with it. Thank you so much for the simple to understand and easy to follow instruction and tips.

[@waterdog2318]

This video just now showed up in my video feed😊....really enjoy...started playing ukulele at 61..now 64 and learning bass, music theory etc. Thanks you...enjoy your teaching😊

[@erat999]

65 and just got my first bass. Thank goodness I found this site!

[@mrbungle7586]

As normal Mark, another great lesson. Even though I've been playing for 30 years, you always learn something new. I know all these songs and I'm not trying to sound like a smarty pants. I watch your videos because I always learn something, either new or I've forgotten over the years. Walking on the moon, The Police, great choice and my favourite band and Sting was the reason I took up the Bass. As with a lot of Stings bass lines, sounds simple enough but timing is the key. Cheers

[@JaxSwim1]

Just turned 60 and trying to learn Bass. Love these beginner lessons. Helped me enormously…

[@LeoNovel]

As always, great lesson and a lot of cool riffs to learn and enjoy!! Thank you, Mark! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@janicehouston9237]

I'm a newbie but I love the way you teach. I'm learning a lot...Keep us the great work Thanks so much🎸🎶👌😘

[@Guitarplayer724]

Hi Janice, how is your bass journey coming along? Great I hope!

[@michaelschwab797]

There is much cool in these riffs. another one I learned years ago was "White Wedding" by Billy Idol. The riff is a bear to play slow like Mark says at times, but after about 20 minutes you get the idea of the pattern being used.

[@PatrickLarson]

Nice lessons! Just started last year at 55 and your lessons have helped me so much. It's never too late to start!

[@chrisgregorio2475]

This is really fantastic. I just found this site. Great, great, great. This lesson.....there are at least ten of these riffs that drove me to start playing!

[@Liam__Blak]

Thanks so much i have already learned 14 out of the 20 riffs

[@philipmcadam5339]

I too would appreciate a printable version of the tabs so that I can practice in my room away from my computer, Thanks for the excellent lessons, Mark.

[@kevinturvey8213]

perhaps the most important thing to learn from this is whatever you play, no matter how simple, play it with intent like you mean it!

[@talkingbasslessons]

Tabs and tracks are here: www.talkingbass.net/top-20-bass-riffs-beginners/ Also check out the Timestamps in the video info above

[@milobowhay2218]

im 18 n i got this bass from a friend, no amp yet but once i get one its all over for my neighbours lol this channel is already helping me out a load, some prior musical knowledge helps but going from an alto sax to a bass guitar isnt exactly a walk in the park lol

[@adamdavies1910]

Blimey, this is a superb tracklist! I can't wait...

[@awickedtribe]

I switched to bass in 72 and played in a variety of bands over the years as well as my own project combining Primitive music with metal fusion... Then 18 years ago I was in a 65 mph head-on that messed me up with nerve and memory loss. My hands work in unison unless I force them which is still painful. After almost two decades of therapy and training, I have finally picked up my Bass again but its been difficult. Muscle memory is gone as is my remembrance of grips. I used to be able to do a fair Entwhistle or Squire but now I can barely play anything. These videos have been extremely helpful in my return to playing my favorite instrument... But now I am also teaching myself to play with a thumb pick

[@DanCourtemanche]

As a beginner in the literal meaning of the term, not a beginner from another instrument, not a beginner who has learned the basics, but a true beginner, I find it a huge barrier that every bass teacher for beginners chooses songs that are too hard, or that only have an easy riff, but the rest of the song is impossible for a true beginner. Can we please start with a song which is slow and easy from beginning to end? Beginners need enough time to get their hands and fingers in position, figure out muting, play along in time and pick the stirngs properly. That is a ton to keep track of. A song please, that's slow, easy, just quarter notes, beginning to end. Not just riffs, not just intros, but a recognizable song easy enough that you could put a bass in the hands of someone who has never played an instrument, and can play along. I hope you take this to heart Mark.

[@WilliamMartinez-lm1sk]

Hello, Well explained, keep up the great job, thank you for having the tabs on the screen, that helped me a lot. God bless us all in 2023. 🎼🎶🎹🎵🎸.

[@NeverNappingNathan_YouTube]

Where do you get all the drum fills? Love the videos by the way. Just got a bass for Christmas so I'm still pretty new. I like your how to bass videos the best. Other KZbin how to play bass videos are are like "Do this. Good job! Okay next..." .

[@talkingbasslessons]

Cheers. I just create the drum tracks myself.

[@jeffreylarson7646]

I always find myself coming back to Mark's videos. Mark your lessons are great. They help me knock off the cobwebs of not playing for over 10 years.

[@Shaggy8675]

New bassplayer. Really enjoy this explanation and already know a few rifs now. Amazing and love to see more.

[@patbianco7671]

Thank you Mark.. I'm new to the bass and this was a very fun lesson to play. Familiar riffs with lots for good exercises throughout..☺️

[@nathanvienneau9422]

I love all your videos, you have given me such a solid foundation of bass techniques riffs and an overall better understanding of music theory.

[@benjamincoffie9797]

I just came here to learn and am glad catching up. Bless up

[@devans873]

i just got a bass guitar a few months ago and i like your videos but please slow down because i am not up to speed on every riff or lesson you teach and have to keep pausing it and go back because you go to fast for me, that being said i will continue to watch your channel and love how good you are at teaching.

[@mcmness]

Thanks for this lesson i just started playing the bass and i like to play this and not onley etudes and arpeggio’s and i love it that you name the keys of the fret’s during the explanation (im dutch so i hope you understand 😅)

[@jiamira]

Hi Mark, I'm new to your channel but already loving your lessons - you're a fantastic teacher for total noobs like me.

[@orjip.k.ikechukwu7558]

Please how can I get your lesson manual

[@artthanos5515]

Thanks a lot. Great content, I've been watching your content for a while now and I really love it, keep it up. I will get my bass in like 2 weeks and I am pretty excited about it. Also The Kinks are one of my favorite 60's rock band!

[@verymuchfun4237]

I was absolutly stuck but with your help i can now play a couple of riffs and get somewhere, ty mark

[@sculpy2758]

I really like your tone. Thanks for the playthrough, that's a catchy selection of easy riffs right there.

[@AgentJot23]

Fun and catchy riffs but with such a great educational value. I love your videos Mark. I'm thinking of getting one of your courses just not sure which one to start with.

[@ScottfromBaltimore]

I like how you just go right into it. Two Kinks songs. :)

[@janbo1224]

Love this lesson! Thanks so much for sharing these with us.. I have learned so much from my first lesson. You're Awesome ! 😎

[@philiphone7743]

Brilliant lesson for beginners

[@MrSrtman18]

57 never music. Just got a bass. Im stoked.

[@Emmanuel-st3iq]

Literally this I'd the most riffs I've learned in day

[@samuelemeryjiujitsu]

Thank fucking god for KZbin. I have had Sunshine of Your Love in my head and in my fingers all morning and I could not, for the life of me, remember the name of the song. It was driving me mad. Thank YOU!

[@hp77]

WOW? I’m a beginner N I can see making progress with U.🎶🎶🎸

[@jamiespeirs885]

Thanks Mark that was brilliant, lots of work you put in there.

[@Wr1terTyp3]

Great bass riffs! Looking forward to learning them!

[@BWyatt76]

Hey, thanks for this. I started bass lessons on Monday, along with the 2 bass rifs I was given by my instructor to work on this week, I also got Iron Man and Sunshine of Your Love by Wednesday 👍

[@alexsompie2575]

i love all your videos.

[@catothecensor]

Top content for beginners! Thanks!

[@ericvoyageur2244]

This is simply AWESOME!!! I cannot compare with Willy below, I am only starting bass at 55 but, indeed, awesome video (as the others). I am dreaming of seeing more of my youth, more of Police, Joe Jackson, the Cure... Can I have these for Xmas? I have been a good boy :) Thanks again

[@andrewburke800]

Been playing a while now enjoying what your teaching, having Dupuytren contracture (Viking Syndrome) doesn't make it any easier, thanks again

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Great lesson Mark. I actually figured out the joint barring myself learning Pink Floyd's money between the two notes on the G and D strings. Makes things so much easier.

[@MrSpikebender]

Thanks for giving the Kinks there credit. Such underappreciated classic rock band. Yeah kids Van Halen did not originally do you really got me. LOL

[@eyeessee]

Thank you so much. I love your channel and website. It is so much fun. I learn heaps from you. 👌❤❤❤😊🎸 I actually wanted to learn guitar, but I am loving my Bass. Thanks again and keep them coming.

[@DianePowers-m6i]

Mark Could you make a video explaining Chord Progression and how to figure them out, for example, 12 chord progression in the Key of A or 2135 Chord progression

[@chuckharrington7343]

I’ve been a drummer all my life, after my best friend died, I want to pick up the bass in his memory.

[@Joey0367]

Mark you’re AWESOME!!! ❤️

[@justarandomperson331]

just got my first bass and this is very helpful, thanks!

[@mariovidal6562]

Hi Mark, how do I find your first lesson and so on? I'm an absolute beginner and want to start from the first one. Thank you for all you do with your lessons

[@grim524]

He has a playlist called "Beginner Lessons". Just click on the channel, then Playlist tab. This is the 2nd video in the playlist.

[@zoesmusicaladventure7584]

This is great I'm gonna try as many of them as possible!

[@gazzaleavy]

Terrific teachings. Thank you!!

[@latwanna]

This was awesome!!!!!

[@torec286]

You are a really a good teacher !!

[@markbass354]

MARK I MISSED THIS VIDEO AND ITS VERY GOOD , MUCH THANKS

[@goprodog4304]

This is gonna be my number one vid. AND I have a fretless base so I'll sound awsome :)

[@hectorgarza5842]

Great lesson! thanks for your generosity!!

[@OYMInternetRadio]

As a seasoned drummer and now learning to play guitar, I'm finding the guitar harder when changing chords, so I'm thinking of switching to bass as you seem to only need to notes rather than chords, is this the case? No bar chords?

[@tomelwich49]

Man, thanks for these great lessons!

[@garryleavy2028]

HI Mark, great teachings, thank you. I'm a complete newbie, so I hope you can answer. On the Thriller bass line, why do you use your third finger for the final C-sharp of the riff, having used your fourth finger for the initial C-sharp and also for the F-sharp? Just curious.

[@zybrinskiebangcado9403]

Thanks Sir Mark for the free lesson. 😊👍

[@error404m]

Great video. Much appreciated. My son (10) has taken up the bass and he is absolutely flying. We're working our way through these 20, and would love any tips on what to check out next. Any advice Mose appreciated.

[@YWHsDaughter]

57 yo newbie. Love your channel.

[@_maria_3433]

Amazing! I'm very motivated to learn them all!

[@antoniodelarosa9976]

Gracias ,me gustaron mucho,los voy a practicar

[@timffoster]

Saved this one to my favorites so I can print and oractuce. Thanks!! (Especially for the sheet music. I stink at reading music)

[@reason4answer]

Could you please show the fingering and fret positioning for “Let Your Flow” by the Bellamy Brothers. I have seen several bass players covering it - but they don’t describe the fretting or fingering.

[@Harmacist45]

quick note on feel good inc., to play with the track you need to tune down a half step!

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

Hey love you channel, just started at 53. Does it matter if I use a pick or not. I think a pick will be easier for me. Any advantage or disadvantage. Thanks

[@BenD_Bass]

Another fun and easy song on bass that no one has on their lists is "Down on the Corner" by CCR

[@9thchild358]

@ 47:15, I could be wrong, but I've always played this part by hitting the 4th fret D string again after the arpeggio and then going to the 7th fret A string (as opposed to 5th fret A to 7th fret A). Again I could be wrong, but really think that's how Aston played it and that's what it sounds like to me on the studio and live recordings.

[@MrNuclearbeer]

Thank you Creed Bratton

[@asansone57]

great lesson, had fun while making some music...thanks

[@SebastianHagl]

I am absolutely, one hundred percent sure every bass playyer shall know the riff from 'It's all about that bass' !!!

[@1mrsteacher]

great! thank you so much for doing this! very helpful :)

[@bricomani]

Hola te he visto en KZbin , viendo vídeos , y nadie explica cómo tu , quiero empezar a tocar el bajo , me puedes decir el modelo de bajo que usas en el vídeo. Gracias sigue así 😃

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Very cool..thank you..excellent teacher

[@Thedagda801]

Stand by me was the first song I learned on bass!

[@Karl_Gartland]

Great video as always, Mark. I know you have no control over the ads but for me there was 20 of them (mostly for Fender Play) which some what spoils your great content.

[@talkingbasslessons]

Could you check and see how many ads you're getting? It's only set for two but if you're getting 20 then there's something going wrong with the whole thing.

[@Karl_Gartland]

TalkingBass - Online Bass Lessons Hi Mark, I have just played the video again, on both iPhone and Fire TV stick using the KZbin app and it is now just showing 2 ads during the video. Last night I used the fire TV stick and it was pretty much one ad per song. So not sure why it did it but seems ok now. Thanks again for the great content

[@talkingbasslessons]

@@Karl_Gartland that's great thanks

[@xiuntchart2390]

Hey nice covers ! What's your bass model ? The stick looks like a Ibanez but the body like a Jazz Fender

[@MontyDodge]

👍👏👏👏👏Love this guy!

[@MaximumWarp2099]

THANK YOU!!!