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BassBuzz

4y↑112

What’s your favorite song that uses bass chords?

ownagegoalie

Rotten apple Alice in chains !

Jimmy Lewis

Still of the night. The breakdown in the middle is awesome. He's using a fivestring, and it's killer.

FacePunch 0

Anything developed by Justin Chancellor enchants me 😅

Oi

Watermelon man fo sho

exztaza

3y↑1

Cykady na cykladach

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Mistshinobi

4y↑328

Small thing, but I really appreciate you making these vids on a Squier Jazz Bass and not some $5,000. Showing folks it's not just the gear that makes you sound and play well.

Alan Thomas

I concur. I'm jonesing for that Squier Jazz.

Vintage Vinyl Vets

Totally agree, it’s a realistic point of view. most beginners are starting on a Squier bass.🎧

rory clynes

Duuhhhhhhh

Wannabe Cliff Burton

@I’m gay and yeah I bought a Jackson in early September and I really need to get it set up properly because It buzzes like crazy with my clean tone from playing notes slowly.

Courtney Young

4y↑4

I have a Slammer! By Hammer! Just got it and starting out to play. My brother was playing like les claypool by the time he was 15 , he was amazing. I’ve been loving this new hobby and so far my favourite song I figured out to play along to is “a history of bad men” by the MELVINS! Lol I probably suck at it but it’s sooo fun. Definitely gonna sign up for a full course Josh, out of all the people on here, your teaching style is by far the best, and also most entertaining. Keep it up, and even somebody with the worlds tiniest hands and short ass fingers may have a chance :D hahaha

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Tyler James

4y↑254

Hey josh. I've only been playing a few months and I've been following your videos from the very first time I touched a bass. I was at guitar center today and tried out one of the basses there and I was just kinda jamming out with myself, noodling around on the fretboard and not paying attention to anything. Next thing I knew I looked up and there were 4 people standing there listening to me play and telling me I sounded really great and they were amazed I've only played for 3 months. That was one of the best feelings I've ever had and I'm still only just a beginner. I just wanted to shout out a huge thanks to you and all you do in your videos to teach us how to play this awesome instrument. Keep on being awesome man. I'm off to learn how to do some of these chords :)

Robert Carpenter

4y↑8

also would like to add, todays generation of musicians have the world at their fingertips, knowledge abound... I came from an era of true grunt work, glad to see kids that are eager to pick up an instrument and express themselves... gives me hope😁

Robert Carpenter

4y↑7

that is magical Tyler, you may have a music future just keep your head on straight... I played the Hollywood circuit back in the day with some pretty big names and quit for around 20yrs, picked up my bass again 2 weeks ago and while my finger dexterity is coming along nicely the knowledge is super slow... That said, Ive seen many truly gifted musicians in my life that never succeeded because they couldnt keep their head on straight, myself included... Stay humble no matter how good you get, take care.

ordinaryhuman

4y↑14

Go Tyler! Go Josh! Go anybody alse! Go myself! Yeeeeaaaaah! 🎶🎵🎸👩🏻‍🎤🥁🤹‍♀️🎸👨🏻‍🎤🎵🎶

BassBuzz

4y↑19

That's awesome Tyler! Keep learning. :)

daniB5000

4y↑23

You're like my favorite bass teacher on YouTube, man. You explain everything so concisely. Merry Christmas, Josh!

BassBuzz

4y↑3

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too.

ordinaryhuman

4y↑40

I dig the post-production! The clear tab schemes and other graphics are big on the screen, the animations are easy and efficient, the cutting and sound effects always underline the lesson but are fun, the black background is soothing so you can keep your attention on what's going on. And of course the script, pedagogic-wise and fun-storytelling-wise... and you Josh! YEAAAAAAH! Thanks 🙏 - makes me wanna rock'n'roll, well, first pluck some decent tones together ✌️😁🎸👌

ordinaryhuman

@BassBuzz Woooooooosh!

BassBuzz

4y↑5

Thank you! Rock away. :)

David

4y↑216

I love how you teach

BassBuzz

4y↑14

Thanks Nikdo!

InkRebel 1

4y↑2

Yes!! This is exactly what I needed! I’ve just gotten comfortable with power chords and was looking for another shape to tackle. Thanks!

Tobias C

4y↑28

This. Was. An. Awesome. Video.
Thanks very much for that.
It's a talent to be able to break down complex things down to the very fundamental things.
Thanks again.

BassBuzz

4y↑1

Thanks Tobias!

Anton Hansson

4y↑20

10:20 falling away with you?

Sick props to you man! I've leart so much from you in the short time I've played, you are an amazing teacher dude

Bassdrummer 98

Awesome indeed, massive underrated Muse song.

R1D2

@Cody Haderlie I know I'm late, but same here haha

Cody Haderlie

I was looking for this comment. Glad someone else heard it too :)

BassBuzz

4y↑4

Good catch Anton! And thanks for the kind words. :)

Sam Elowitch

4y↑6

This is a really useful and practical video. Thank you!

BassBuzz

4y↑1

Thanks Sam!

jon hillman

3y↑2

this is really useful. i've been using the 10th interval without knowing what it was and i was using it in a gimmicky way. this really opens things up for me.

Stewart Stewart

4y↑15

Man you're a genius I just want to thank you, in my short time of playing bass this video has made theory and songwriting click to me you're freaking genius you are the Bass idol!!!!!!!!

BassBuzz

4y↑4

Thanks Stewart! Text BASS to Simon Cowell to vote for me. :P

Avon Dixon

This is brilliant! I'm learning so much and your teaching style is down to the ground! I salute you & thanks.

Ti ti

4y↑49

I would press the golden buzzer for you, you deserve it.

BassBuzz

4y↑4

😊

Agustin Trucco

4y↑4

Dude i cant believe it. Im from Argentina (we speak Spanish) i've been studying english for many years and now watching yours videos i can understand you every Word that you said. You inspire me to keep going on with the music and also this beautifull instrument. Thanks!

Amy Clare Tasker

6:00 blew my mind! Playing rhythm on the E string while letting the 10th ring on the G string sounds SO GOOD! 🤩

Eirik Guttulsrud

4y↑2

Josh, I recently discovered your channel and I have to say that your videos are some of the most entertaining and informative on bass I've seen so far. Love the practical examples of how to use the concepts with a drummer or in a jam session, as well as examples of commercial music that use what you've just tought.

Love the singing in the end :D!

BassBuzz

Thanks Eirik!

BlueIvey777

Extremely helpful. Been wanting to learn how to incorporate some chords into my playing.

Gabriele Failla

3y↑2

AT LAST! Someone who taught me how to play chords on bass the easiest way. Thanks so much Master Buzz

Espada

4y↑2

Dude this lesson is fire! I found it really useful, it's good to have something nice to play straight from the beginning. Thanks!

BassBuzz

You're welcome! 🔥

kevin thompson

4y↑1

This was an awesome lesson! Thank you so much!

BassBuzz

Thanks Kevin!

Texas is dumb

4y↑2

I’ve been playing for almost a decade now and continue to check out these vids to both help me understand why I make the sounds I make (in terms of theory) and pick up a few shortcuts along the way. Cheers my guy 👌

Katy Lee

Great instructive video. I've bought myself a base as a 30th birthday present, very excited to get stuck in with more of your videos and start playing something that sounds half decent!

Oliver

4y↑3

Dude, I had to pause your video just to comment that you are awesome. Thank you for providing some great material and making it easy to find links such as the cheat sheet. I just bought a bass and you are literarily my teacher lol

BassBuzz

Thanks Oliver! Glad I can help. :)

Paul Ko

Your lessons is really awesome! Excellent teaching. Very understandable for bass idiot like me.😅😂🤣

Ryan Blumenow

4y↑2

This is just a fantastic video, and you're an excellent teacher. Could we get more details on adding scale fills, in the context of the section on writing a song towards the end of the vid? Would that mean using scale notes around each chord in the progression from the original root scale or each chord's root's scale? I hope I am explaining myself clearly... 😊

BassBuzz

Hey Ryan, good question. It could mean either of those options you described, both are good depending on the progression and what you want. (which is too complex to get into here).

Emil Popescu

4y↑2

I've been looking at tutorials all over YouTube and was getting really frustrated because many of them get into too complicated stuff for absolute beginners like myself. This video made me enjoy learning basst! Simple stuff, sounds great, makes me actually play something on my bass, frustration diminished! Thanks a lot!

BassBuzz

You're welcome Emil!

Chris Tophe

4y↑1

Hello,
Nice lesson, this is much more than just two chords ! With this you can make 90 % of pop and rock music, and even record a LP !!
Thanks a lot !

Pamela Anders

4y↑3

Very good lesson Josh. Thank you! (Simon looked impressed)

BassBuzz

Thanks Pam!

Rex Man

I've been playing guitar since I was a kid but I love to dabble on the bass. During this quarantine time I have been taking it a bit more seriously and this video really helped me understand things that somehow flew past me in my years of playing the 6 string bass. Just wanted to say thanks!

The Blind Bassist

4y↑2

I love your entertaining videos. Keep up the great work. I was thinking of starting some kind of instructional videos, but you got the basics handled. Yes, bad pun!

BassBuzz

Thank you!

Todd Bellamy

I've watched about a gazillion bass lesson vids on youtube and I have to say that this is undoubtedly the most useful and succinct one for beginner and intermediate bassists.

The world's greatest game

Glad I found this! As far as lessons go, this is really really well done. To the point where I am actually going to check out your 'beginner to bad ass' course, And we're bombarded with 'shredding in thirty minutes or less'! 'theory made easy' online courses constantly, but this makes me believe it's legit. And I've been studying music for years now.

Jim Boucher

This is amazing. So cool. Tough on the fingers but so worth it

Feodor Georgiev

Hi, I have a question: what software do you use to show the score in real time in your video?

YuNG SaM1Ch

4y↑2

Dude..., I messed up and bought your competitors lesson for a year. Your way of teaching is so much easier to comprehend. I'm a new bassist and I wish I would've found you first. Keep it up bro!

BassBuzz

Thanks Alan! Glad it's working for you.

Valerio Tagliaferri

4y↑1

Thank you Josh, that's a very interesting lesson to learn.

BassBuzz

4y↑1

You're welcome Valerio!

Daniel Miller

As an "ok" guitar player for the last 30 years, your videos have been great to help me as I have started playing bass at church. Even though the tuning is the same, the mindset is totally different. Thanks!

BassBuzz

You're welcome Daniel!

John Dayton

4y↑2

That was pretty funny Josh. Thank you for showing us a simplified chord concept. Definitely something I want to incorporate into my playing. This gives me some great basics to get started with. What do you thing of the short scale Mustang?

BassBuzz

Hey John, I like it! I haven't used it on many gigs or recording sessions, but it's fun to play and the tones sound promising.

Formicola

Clear and vastly useful - cheers mate!

FacePunch 0

I'm definitely going practice along with this lesson!

basic_bass_licks 1

Already learned something useful in the first two minutes your great man

rogelio en bici

Thank you so much, you're an amazing teacher, I'm a super noob, and already feel like I'm not sucking as bad!

Jeff Evangelho

I really enjoy your videos. I am a classical guitar player but have been learning bass guitar to accompany my teenage son who is a drummer. If I was still in the Bay Area I would try to get lessons.... thanks for the instruction!

FOOLISH SAMURAI

4y↑3

Hey Josh, I find myself troubeled when told to learn by ear. I fell like i cannot do it, i can recognise sounds of hammer-on's and slap and such but i don't really know how to tell apart notes or intervals, but my biggest problem is hearing the bass in songs I listen to. A guide on how to learn bass by ear would be appreciated if you can do a video on that sometime.

FOOLISH SAMURAI

4y↑1

@BassBuzz much appreciated, thank you!

BassBuzz

That's a huge topic! There's no quick fix, it's a neverending journey of attacking from many angles. You can start by working on interval recognition with drills like this: http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/ear-interval

And make sure you know how to play those intervals on your bass so it all links up.

Harvey Solomon

4y↑3

Josh lmao , good stuff as always . I'll use this tonight when I'm jammin with band! No one had quite explained as good as you have !

BassBuzz

4y↑1

Thanks Harvey! Let us know how the jam goes. :)

Rami Bahrani

honestly one of the more brilliant and useful lessons out there. it was useful to me even if I did know the content it just helped set it in my mind. Other tutors have a lot to learn from you.

BassBuzz

Thanks Rami!

Francisco Ochoa

4y↑2

Another amazing, useful and easy to understand some tricks to improve the bass playing!!!! While I was learning chords the teacher asked me to play the arpeggio and the the chord from a major scale starting with the different root notes... and the most awful part was to play the chords.... and a practical mode of this video ... just great

BassBuzz

Thanks Francisco!

Rafael Porto Rodrigues

4y↑2

This video opens my mind about how to create songs in the bass! Thanks!

BassBuzz

You're welcome Rafael!

Climaxx FB

I usually don't subscribe so quickly. You are going to be huge! Great natural personality coming out, good production quality, and excellent teaching. I can already feel myself improving on bass despite being a guitar player and singer.

BassBuzz

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Frank Farias

4y↑1

Thank you for the lesson. Excellent.

BassBuzz

4y↑1

Thanks Frank!

Omar Joudi

4y↑1

Seriously man, you are doing an excellent job !!!

BassBuzz

Thanks Omar!

Ken T.

4y↑1

Loving the music theory! Putting it all together; especially at the end!

BassBuzz

Thanks Ken!

jason gandar

You have to be like the best teacher for bass ever. You explain things in a way no one has ever showed me. I appreciate you for what you do. Keep up the amazing work

BassBuzz

Thanks Jason!

The Adversary: Light-Bringing

4y↑5

Educational and hilarious, cant think of a better way learn!

Lou Lou

FANTASTIC VIDEO!!! Your explanations are the best!!! You know how to communicate and you understand media!!! THANK YOU!!!

BassBuzz

Thank you!

Jess

I would love it if you made a video for more complicated chord voicings and how to play them!

Tim Williams

4y↑1

As is often the case when I engage with Josh’s lessons, I don’t necessarily learn anything new, but the way he walks you through it gives me a new perspective somehow. I’m so appreciative for what you’re doing. The bassbuzz BA lessons are truly amazing if you have the patience.

BassBuzz

Thanks Tim!

Brian Jones

4y↑1

This needs to be inserted into you beginner to Bass Ass course, which is amazing by the way, during module 9 or 10.

BassBuzz

Glad you dig the course Brian! I kept chords out of the course for the most part since they're not a core essential for most bass playing, but this would make a great adjunct right around that point, I agree!

Richard Brice

4y↑1

An excellent teacher, really useful.

BassBuzz

Thanks Richard!

Fullgopherman

4y↑1

Please keep the content coming this channel is awesome

BassBuzz

Thank you, more on its way. :)

Michael Galietta

Wow ..well done on numerous levels!

watercolour

4y↑1

Hi Josh. This lesson explains so much so quickly. Best part of your lesson is how you use real life examples to illustrate what you are teaching. Thank you.

BassBuzz

You're welcome!

D3adkl0wn

Older video of yours, but man, Josh, killer knowledge bomb here!

I'm recently getting back into learning bass again (I was a self taught bassist for a few years because everyone else was learning guitar) and I found your channel and subscribed immediately.. Big fan of everything I've seen from you so far!

BassBuzz

Thank you!

Filip Kowalczyk

Hell, now I know how to play chords! That means Im no longer super newbie! Thanks Josh!

Jedi Minion

Lou Reed ~~Walk On The Wild Side~~ is where I learned to use this Root 10th technique when the band I was in covered the tune. The original had both an electric and an upright bass, whereas our cover band had just me on electric. Our keyboardist suggested I play the root-10th. It worked out quite well.

Jaime Alvarez

4y↑1

What a nice lesson for beginners. I am a guitar player discovering the delights of bass guitar

BassBuzz

Welcome to bass Jaime!

Jay Pierson

4y↑8

Thanks for using a Squier too. It proves it's more about the player and less about the instrument.

Emeric Running Basse

4y↑1

So instructive! You are my bass idol!!!

BassBuzz

Thanks Emeric!

nicolas s

Love your videos bro!! Yo have helped me a lot!! Thanks!!

nicolas s

@BassBuzz thank you!

BassBuzz

3y↑1

Thanks Nicolas!

Evelyn gomeñuka

You make my quarantine days better ❤🎶

Nicobass62

Super professeur !!! j'adore , même si je galère un peu en anglais, les cours sont suffisamment illustrés pour tout comprendre !! bon travail, et bonne continuation, je m'inscris sur ta chaine Josh

BassBuzz

4y↑1

Merci Nico!

∂σ∂gєяz gααяα

4y↑1

I hope you don't stop making video..you help me a lot how to understand bass and play it. Good job bro

BassBuzz

Thanks, glad it helped! More vids coming. :)

fresheggs

Cool lesson man...very cool 🎼🎸💚

MrDucehands

4y↑1

Thank you for your approach to helping other bridge the knowledge gap from theory into practice.

BassBuzz

You're welcome!

cactustactics

4y↑2

Not exactly what this video's about, but I wanna give a shoutout to 5ths! They're not just for distortion, throwing one in at the right time can really make the bass fill out. The bassist from Tricot does it a lot, it's a nice one to have in the dynamics toolbox

cactustactics

4y↑1

@BassBuzz honestly I don't think it matters so much! They're so neutral it just kinda makes the root sound bigger or something, but yeah that's siutational

BassBuzz

4y↑1

5ths are great! As long as you don't play them too low and make a mud puddle. :)

Robert Davis. Jr.

Josh, I really enjoy your style of instruction. Back in early-mid 70's I played at bass in a high school garage band but have no formal music Ed. just hunt and peck through something we were trying to play. In 02 I had an Industrial mishap with uper spinal ing.(cadaver bones in me now) leaving some prob with right index and arm so I have taken the bass back up for some therapy to work the arm and hand. Jaco I will never be but I enjoy your instruction style and have learned a lot so far. Thank you and keep it coming. I'll be covering the rear guard. Robert Davis Jr.

BassBuzz

Thanks Robert!

Jake K

I actually really like your freestyle jam at 8:28, make it a song!
Really learning from & enjoying your videos! Thankx & keep up the good work!

BassBuzz

4y↑1

Thanks Jake!

Daniel Martinez

Great Video Helped me out a lot. Thanks !!

Offir Olivkovich

you are awesome thank you for all the help

2Timone7

4y↑1

A great help with playing AND understanding! Thank you. People may begin to think I know what I'm doing. LOL

BassBuzz

You're welcome!

samuelg315

4y↑2

Hey Josh. I took your Beginner to Badass course about a year ago. You are a fantastic teacher. I've missed your lessons. This one is a great example of your teaching style and ability to connect concepts to your students. Keep up the great work. (I'm looking forward to the "Intermediate to Super Badass" course!)

BassBuzz

Thanks Samuel!

Shady Ember

4y↑2

Love this video i am now using these loads

Paul Ko

Fun learning with your course! Thank God!

Udo Tienes

4y↑1

You are a great teacher and bassplayer!!!

BassBuzz

Thanks Udo!

Milan Majerčík

4y↑1

Mister, you are a very talented teacher. And I love your style of humour.

BassBuzz

Thanks Milan! 😊

Ulisses Maia

4y↑2

you are the embodiment of the bass didactic!

exztaza

I AM beginner bassist and your channel came from heaven for me !

Muzzie0323

When playing chords how do you know which strings to pluck?

Jim Erickson

Dude! Thank you so much. I've been playing for about 15 years and I was one of those... Meh I don't need numbers to write friggin music! Well no but it sure as hell makes it easier lol

Kalina Szymczyk

Really great lesson! But what about minor scales then?

Prosper Great

I'm in love with your teaching

charles monroe

4y↑1

Yep the evil 4 chords in EVERY pop song strikes its head. Love the vids keep up the good work.

BassBuzz

It depends on what I'm doing, but something like this can be helpful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STl_VANwR6s

charles monroe

@BassBuzz What hand exercises do you do to warm up before playing?

BassBuzz

Thanks Charles!

GCB 919

Thanks , this was very helpful .

Jalu Deswaji

4y↑4

Woaa this is lit 🔥 I love the way you teach and the joke that you bring haha

BassBuzz

Thanks Jalu!

timmysogood

many thanks! super useful. a silly question that how about the chord with #? how to check if it is a major or minor? sry I am not good at theory

cokeandtwirl

4y↑1

This is fantastic stuff!

BassBuzz

Thank you!

David Smith

Really informative, thanks

jlu

4y↑2

Whenever im listsning to a song i usually dont hear the 3 or 4 note chord being played in an arpeggio but they have all these other notes within the song. Is there a technique to add extra notes to the chord?

cactustactics

4y↑1

Songs tend to be in a certain key - if you watch the bit where he shows you the chords in C major (C, Dm etc) they're all built off the notes in the C major scale, which goes C D E F G A B

So those are the notes being used, and you can borrow any of those. All the chords are built off them too - C major is C E G, D minor is D F A and so on. If you notice, you're starting on a note, skipping one, grabbing the next, skipping one etc. You can do that again and get 7th chords, so Cmaj7 (CEGB), Dm7 (DFAC), and those notes are good ones to borrow. But you can use any from the scale!

Which ones are good, that's a bit more complicated and takes some knowledge or experience - but none of those will sound wrong, it's just that some will sound more musical. Like you can use a note that's gonna be an important note in the next chord, so it kinda implies what's coming, that kind of thing. And you can add notes and chords that aren't in the key too, but that's a "knowing how to break the rules" thing ;)