Triad Inversions: How to turn them into great basslines!

[@AllAboutBasses]

Great lesson. Like Sting said on his interview with Rick Beato, "it’s not a C chord until I play a C on the bass:. :)

[@giantsnappingturtles2417]

Just started watching your lessons and they are so full of clarity, and well-paced. I've been a lifetime "ear" player myself, and finally determined to slow down and do the work. Thank you.

[@richbrownbass]

I'm so glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching!

[@dainfuentes8168]

This is the best video about triad inversions I've ever seen.

[@Philomath9ether]

My teacher (cello) in high school drilled in the study of JS Bach to help me understand the musical nature of inversions for the bass clef. A reminder to resist this study was needed for me at least. You are one of the few reasons I go on the internet- and I'm in tech😄Thanks!

[@richbrownbass]

Haha! Thank you, Marc. That means a lot, my friend.

[@Philomath9ether]

* revisit😄

[@steverixon7708]

Hey Rich...just want to thank you with much feeling for taking time for sharing your knowledge....your helping me so much...& for me...your a great communicator & teacher... Thanks brother. From a student of the bass guitar living in the UK Much❤️

[@RoryCox-f3t]

My background is drums and guitar. A few weeks ago at a communal jam session, I grabbed a bass and got bitten hard by the Bass Bug. Then I found your channel. Then I got my first bass ever. A 5 string Cort Artisan! Many people told me to start on a 4 string but I knew what I liked and I'm loving the journey.

[@29gac]

Great lesson opens up a lot of options

[@lettuceboy2382]

I like this guy. His cadence is smooth and informative

[@ianbellert2154]

Every time I watch you, I learn and I want to thank you for that Mr Brown. 😊

[@ShaunBirmingham-kc5nu]

Thanks!

[@albarengifo6098]

I’ve been taking bass classes and wow! You have taught me more than my actual instructor! Yes! It makes a lot of sense 😊

[@michelesimionato5808]

Grazie.

[@michelesimionato5808]

Great teacher, thanks a lot!

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much, Michele. I truly appreciate that.

[@davidbalan6571]

Wow that's good for the new lessons today's .

[@BrendanOriginal]

Click on every vid just to hear that sweet intro tune :) thanks again for all the videos Rich you're a great teacher!

[@richbrownbass]

Haha! Thank you! And thank you so much for watching!

[@bernieconatser1028]

My dogs always bark at the doorbell 🤣🤣

[@johnrogers1038]

Hey man, just wanted to say your videos are great. Whenever I have a specific theory or technique question I type it in and always find your helpful videos at the top of the search. Keep up the awesome work

[@philipmcadam5339]

Simple concept but, one that adds so much to the music, thank you Rich. Peace and love.

[@LarryLEvans-rx5ui]

Just found your channel I'll m always looking for ways to improve my playing Thanks BassMan

[@Godhumbledme]

Good stuff Rich! thanks for the explanation about inversions now I get it. waiting for my bass to arrive this morning Lord willing :) Take care and God bless.

[@glennupton2990]

Wow this was super helpful! I probably knew it after a fashion but never thought about it or tried it out. Thanks very much.

[@Dobroz99]

Thanks for your very clear explanation!!

[@rafbass]

I am new to your channel, and I already subscribed and ringed the bell, because I feel I will have lots to learn from you. Thanks.

[@kushalthapa7891]

Hi rich just wanted to say thank you 🙏.

[@richbrownbass]

I appreciate that, Kushal. You are very welcome.

[@PeterDStephens]

Thanks Rich! The example jam is very effective at demoing the practicality of the inversions. Cheers mate!

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks very much, Peter. I’m so glad it helps.

[@alessandrolevantesi4830]

Hello! I didn't know that you were one of the Five Elements playing with Steve Coleman. That band is gorgeous! Will you play in Cascina (Pisa), Italy, on the 30th of April 2023? I thank you so much for the Brown'stone channel! I am one of your 60.000 students :-)

[@Takato]

I appreciate your lessons a lot. In mostly play punk songs on bass, which can be played knowing just one or two shapes no problem, so I lack a lot of theoretical knowledge. These videos are a lot helpful, mainly because you're very didactic. If one day I'm able to improv decently, I'm sure it'll be thanks to you.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Always appreciate the work man. Bass is so fun, especially with more and more knowledge.

[@richbrownbass]

I could not agree with you more!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@richbrownbass Thanks so much!

[@paulwilliamson9958]

Thanks Rich, Kool as always.

[@arettahill6148]

You are truly my mentor ❤❤❤

[@richbrownbass]

I’m honoured. 😊

[@MrGwg11]

All this inversion gonna have me swingin’ thanks again Mr. Brown!

[@richbrownbass]

That's my goal, MrGwg! Thank you for watching!

[@topbrent]

Really enjoying your channel. Great presentation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a relaxed and fun manner.

[@BR4D_A]

Thanks, Rich! As always, great way to explain something I had heard of but never ventured into.

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Brad. Thank you for watching.

[@spenceremmons6200]

Very helpful.

[@Florent2992]

Awesome video, still a lot of style and an excellent teaching, but you are getting better and better to do it each video. Thanks a lot Rich

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much. I'm trying my best to make (even the smallest) improvements with every single video.

[@markkangas7774]

Great refresher, Rich. It's wonderful how the flavors change when using these inversions.

[@richbrownbass]

YES!!!! That's exactly it, Mark. Just using the first inversion can add some life to any groove or walking bassline, or even a solo.

[@markkangas7774]

@@richbrownbass ❤Believe it or not, I've never (in all honesty) considered an open E in a Cmaj triad. I've usually looked at it ascending as a country or bluesy walk with the 5th. An open E and low G completely changes the feel. I love your lessons Rich. Although I sometimes feel like a complete dummy, I can still grow. Thank you so much!

[@amourdenboer3926]

Thanks so much this was really helpfull for writing my own basslines!

[@westanney1712]

As always a great lesson. Funny that I have been doing triad inversions through the circle of fifths this week so a great enhancement to what I have been working on. Thanks Rich

[@AlexandarShmex]

Can you explain your process for it?

[@westanney1712]

@@AlexandarShmex en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_fifths#/media/File:Circle_of_fifths_deluxe_4.svg Play each triad in the circle of fourth or fifths as per the posted graphic starting from the 1, then 3rd, then 5th, then 8th

[@Jjfabbonbass]

That Moolon sounds incredible.

[@gregdoran5850]

Thanks Rich! You are very easy to learn from!

[@joshbrown4759]

Thank you You are very cool man !

[@blankandtheblanks4869]

Thanks for making these basic theory videos on a 4 string. It's super helpful as a visual reference compared to the 5 or 6.

[@richbrownbass]

You're welcome. 👍🏾

[@IsabellePoinloup]

Again very clear and useful! Thank you so much.🙏🙏🙏

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Isabelle. Thanks so much for watching. 🙏🏾

[@IsabellePoinloup]

@@richbrownbass and thank you so much for... giving so much. 🙏😁

[@dharen2792]

Awesome lesson thank you!

[@Steadyworking864]

Absolutely love this lesson

[@richbrownbass]

Man, thanks so much, Steadman! 🙏🏾

[@terryadams237]

Great video. Thank you sir

[@rajibbanerjee7177]

Really usefull stuff

[@joannmannello9158]

That was cool!

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks, Joann. And thanks for watching!

[@locolunch]

Another great one. Thanks man!

[@bigc2nyce]

i think im on my third (or fourth) time watching this video!

[@ErixSamson]

Excellent!

[@michelleinwi6919]

Great lesson. When do you like to use these inversions in a song?

[@richbrownbass]

I use them all the time for bass fills, solos, and they’re great for walking bass lines. 👍🏾😃

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

You silly goose and your intros!!

[@gregorymoore1210]

Ok Rich…we’re you sitting in on my lesson today???? My teacher literally assigned me this for this week’s homework!!!!

[@torontorox]

cool!

[@fredparker3384]

Awesome lesson. What did you use for that beat to play to??

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you, Fred. I'm using the BeatBuddy drum pedal. If you want to know more about it, you can check out this review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol6ceoV4ltV-fqs

[@christophegragnic8681]

Thanks for the vid. But is high F low A then D still the first inversion at about 8:44?

[@richbrownbass]

Good questions, Christophe. It absolutely is. Any configuration of those notes in that specific sequence will function as the 1st inversion of a Dmin triad. I think that's pretty cool.

[@christophegragnic8681]

@@richbrownbass I really thought it was about the height of the notes, not really about the temporal order. And Wikipedia seems to agree: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversion_(music)#Chords But anyway your lessons are gorgeous. I hope I can travel to Toronto next year and try to have a personal lesson!

[@icydumpypull5723]

👍🏾😎

[@jarhead3038]

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[@frieza1679]

When I was in 3rd grade we had two music teachers. One was very nice , but that same year he passed away. That left a very mean evil woman as the teacher. I was physically assaulted by her during class and when my mom found out, she beat the teacher up in the parking lot.... so in short I never learned to read musical notation lol

[@richbrownbass]

What a sad and funny story. I taught myself to play and never focused on reading. I can get by, but it is easily and by far my biggest weakness. 😢

[@q4od]

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[@samuelwiggs5552]

Good lesson but it sounds like your bass is out of tune.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

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