Your lessons on pentatonic scales, using these three scale positions combined, are just incredible! After 20 years of playing in little boxes, I just had a lightbulb moment and can suddenly improvise up the entire neck. I've only been working on this exercise for about a day, so I can't wait to see what else I discover. I've never heard anyone else explain it this way, and it's really effective. You've got a donation from me and I would encourage others who found this useful to do the same. Thank you so much for the great lessons!
Hey man, brother Brown, I love everything about you’re videos. The way you explain, the pace at which you explain and even the tone of your voice is just very relaxing. Thank you.
Really Helpful...thanks.. But please ,could you do me favour? Could you send me a link of the background music you used for the beginning and the end of your video? I really love it and wanna groove with it at home .thanks..
@@richbrownbass Thanks again. I see I actually have that one! Will start using it. I really like the vocal count-in, especially when only beats 2 and 4 are enabled.
It’s really quite amazing how clear and simple your lessons come across. Probably because you are thinking it clearly and simply. That may sound trite, but it’s not. A great many teachers have their ideas in their heads in a clouded and overly complicated way to start with - so that’s what comes across to their students. It makes a difference. It makes a huge difference. 👍👍
Hi Rich, Only recently "discovered" you online, and thought this exercise was a great demonstration of how to maximise the Pentatonic scale. What would really blow me away is if a PDF could be made available, at least of the final exercise. Any possibility? Cheers and stay safe. Fred Jansohn
Thank you Rich! After many years of ‘fooling around’ on bass, I finally decided to sit down and really learn something…I found your series on ‘modes’ on the SBL site and it blew my mind! I dig your approach to teaching, very personable…old dogs CAN learn new tricks!
YES! Thanks very much, Andrew. And thanks for checking out the SBL course. I had so much fun shooting that with Scott and the crew. I'm glad you like it.
Your lessons are so clear and direct,they really cut through a lot of the jargon bullcrap especially for beginners,I've been playing for 20 years and I would be much better if I had lessons like these when I started,you had one video that sumed up something that took me years to figure ,you clearly explained it in a few paragraphs,then I felt like a total ass when you demonstrated how simple it actually was, seriously great music teacher,great attitude and very humble,man your voice is excellent,you should do audio books
great daily drill, I also play with the grouping, adding 3 and 5 groupings as well, this makes the polyrhythmic effect (What Rich is trying to demonstrate with the 1 & 3 accents) even stronger. You can also apply this to any scale, find a 3-octave fingering of the scale, and apply groupings.
Ghana! Thanks for watching, Ibrahim. There may be a video on bop scales down the road, but right now I'm afraid I don't know a whole lot about them. I suggest you check out lessons from guitarists like Jens Larson, or my friend Mikko Hilden for some really great information.
Learning bass on my own after a few years of playing drums. I had been practicing pentatonic scales this week. Just scrolling you tube when the title of this video drew me in. In the middle of working through this excellent exercise, I looked closer at the thoughtful face with the calm, guiding tone leading the lesson and it came to me. "Hey, this is Rob Brown's brother!" Subscribed instantly.
Alan, I'm in the same place. Been a drummer for 40+ years and have benefitted so much from Rob's videos. Just found Rich and had the same reaction! Subscribed.
Hi Stanley. I don't. I used to teach Gospel songs online when I was working with another website, but this channel is dedicated to teaching specific bass techniques.
As a beginner, first and foremost I would like to thank you and tell you that I really appreciate these video lessons that you create! They are very informative, clear and concise. It’s nice that you inform, show, explain, then repeat yourself and show slowed down finger positions. It’s extremely helpful and keeps beginners like myself from constantly having to rewind and pause to try to figure things out. You have a great and welcoming disposition and I hope that you keep doing this and spreading positivity and confidence to aspiring musicians like myself. Thank you Rich!
Hi - at 9:15 when you say use the 4 note sequence or shape are you starting that 4 note shape on G for 1 2 3 4 then start on A# for 1 2 3 4 then C for 1 2 3 4 and then start on D for 1 2 3 4 - and then doing this for the entire pattern? thats what it sounds like and looks like but i wanted to be sure Great video btw. thank you
Thanks very much, Mike. What you posted in your comment is exactly right. I love how you've figured out your own way to break this down. No pdf required. This will make it a lot easier to remember moving forward. Well done!
There are many bass teachers out there, but this guy is the best. His videos are easy to follow and his chill factor adds to the joy of learning new bass techniques. This video in particular is FIRE!
Been 20 plus years Bro and no one on TH-cam explains things as clear and concise as you ! No bells and whistles and flashy stuff, just straight veteran education. Appreciate you sir !
Ok to there is nothing else to say other than this man is a true bassist and knows his stuff! As a bass player myself for 30 plus years, I've always said you never stop learning as long as you are willing to listen. Thanks a Bunch!
Hey Rich, I'm from Brisbane Australia and just found you online today. Thank you for your hard work in helping us all. I love what you are doing and you are a huge inspiration mate 😊
Hey Rich, the content is exceptional, many thanks. Any exercises or lessons for the picking hand and muting string noise? I notice you the clean and fluidity of your notes when running through scales and string skipping. Regards
Hey thanks very much, Colin. I'll try to cover this in a future video. But honestly, for muting, I would recommend someone like Todd Johnson and his lessons on the 'floating thumb technique'. I still get some string noise from time to time, but I'll show you what I've been doing if it helps.
Hey Rich, maybe you can recommend to play along over ?The Memory of Elizabeth Reed`by the Allman Brother Band, where you can access the whole pattern up and down, starting on Amin, Very cool :)
Yes! The time does turn around in a way. But when you still hear the backbeat against that, it really changes the character of the sequence. Thank you for watching!
Damn Rich, I've been on this for a while now, but its sounding simple, although, it seems it's not just the 3,6,3,5 pattern? I will get it soon. I am enjoying your channel
This is a fantastic exercise! I just ran through just the 3 shapes shapes and I already can feel how the fingerboard makes a bit more sense. I gotta say, I also came across your course on the SBL site ages ago and loved it, even though it was a bit too advanced for me at the time. I love that you are on here now and are putting videos out there. Your teaching style is simple and so clear even when teaching something that can be complex. More please!!
Mr Brown how are you..? Can you slow down this lesson for me please.The one that says mother of pentatonic scale.i really like and appreciate it so much...KP
Rich...I feel like I am in the room with you and you are showing me this Mutha of a scale. Love you quiet but intense style and bass knowledge and passion. Groove on.....Thankee
Oh man! You're so welcome. Thank for your generous donation, and congratulations on the success of your channel. I would love to be at that level. Cheers!
@@richbrownbass I'm a mandolin player but borrowed my bro in laws bass in December to mess with another instrument. Now I bought myself a a 70s Vibe Squier Jazz. Playing daily. Loving it sooo much. I read the book "The Practice of Practice" and it suggested playing another instrument other than your main one. The bass is helping me see things on the mandolin better...but all I want to do is play bass right now. Thank you on my channel. It took me14 years to hit 100,000 subs. Your channel is growing and will continue to with what you are doing.
just starting so I need to know what fret to start on and when you ascended you lost me. g is e string 3rd fret but then I didn't know where to go...help. learning where the notes are on the fretboard is daunting...I play piano but this is no comparison...thnx
Thank you mr. Brown for sharing your great knwoledge. much appreciated!!This exercise makes me contemplate about being relaxed,patient,caring,some times only listening and being deciplined......so that is is a lot of positive work to do. Greetings from holland!!
I think the qualities you mention here are essential for musicians who really want to reach listeners on an emotional level. You've nailed it, John. I'm always trying to play with this in mind, whether on stage or in the shed. Thank you for this reminder. Very important!
Hi Rich, Found your channel last night..immediate subscribe...and I'm a guitar player. Sent a link to my son who is a bass player needing to learn some theory. CAGED system applied to bass..maybe? I found CAGED useful in tandem with learning Pentatonics. Awesome teaching style! Thanks!
Hi Rich,, just stumbled on your video thinking when I first saw it wondering what it was all about. Man, it is a treasure. Thanks to people like you using your wonderful God given gift to help others like me who needs it and was not sure where to find it. Thank YOU very much . Great exercise and well thought out. You made it sooo simple and fun.Thank you.
Hi Rich. Thanks for putting this stuff out. I got to see you live twice with Autorickshaw long ago and was mesmerized by your playing. Please let me know if there is some way I could take a lesson with you on Zoom or something.
@@richbrownbass Thanks Rich. Please do. Until then I will dive into what exactly it is I want to work out on the bass. I'm a professional bass player and music educator myself (in India). Your approach to rhythm was quite inspirational when I first picked up the instrument.
Hi Rich, Im diggin your vids, however, two requests if I may? Can you add a few more "beginner friendly" vids, and also as you do in this vid, you have a 5 string (BString) bass and I LOVE the low tones but your vids avoid that string altogether in your exercises? Can you include that string in some? Thanks for all you do for us you are appreciated.
Just found the channel. Awesome stuff. 1) the tone on the bass is beautiful. 2) sometimes you find a video that will improve your playing but it's a pain to memorise - this is it. Can't wait to get at it.
Hey Rich, thanks for your excellent teaching approach. May I ask please - to play the G minor and Bb M on a continuous line with a 4 string bass guitar, I could not find this out LOL. Any hint on how to translate from the 5 string for the 4 string guitar players?
Rich isn’t using the B string-I haven’t yet seen him use it-so it’s just as if he were playing a 4-string bass. He’s starting on G and Bb on the E string. Good luck.
Hi stumbled on tutorial this morning while btoeskmg "" Thoroughly enjoyed ur totorial and truely respect ur calmness and patience while giving the lesson . SUBSCRIBED and watching you from South Africa
Hi Rich. I am a bit of a novice. Just noticed you are using a 5 string bass guitar. I probably missed the lesson where you explain that. So I need to do the exercises on my 4 string base and hope I can still fulfill the objective.
Rich isn’t using the B string-I haven’t yet seen him use it-so it’s just as if he were playing a 4-string bass. He’s starting on G and Bb on the E string. Good luck.
I'm not a musician, but I play music. Videos and tutorials / exercises like this give people like me a chance to become an actual musician rather than just someone who plays music. Thanks!
The simple answer is turning off ALL treble (tone knob and amp), cranking the lows and mids, and using only the bridge pickup. Try that and see if it gets you closer to what you want. Let me know if it works!
Not sure where you are on your bass journey but I'd like to point out that rich is also playing very close to the bridge, which will also have a huge effect on his tone, and since he is playing a Jazz style bass there is a pickup right under where he is plucking. So if you're playing a p-bass or bass w other pickup style/placement you may not get same exact tone. But where you actually pluck the string (closer to bridge vs closer to neck) will make a massive difference and get you most of the way there! Good luck
th-cam.com/video/3h7PBuBhWU0/w-d-xo.html Says "Pack a lunch, this might take a while", plays it wicked fast and finishes in a couple seconds! I now have goals!
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Your lessons on pentatonic scales, using these three scale positions combined, are just incredible! After 20 years of playing in little boxes, I just had a lightbulb moment and can suddenly improvise up the entire neck. I've only been working on this exercise for about a day, so I can't wait to see what else I discover. I've never heard anyone else explain it this way, and it's really effective. You've got a donation from me and I would encourage others who found this useful to do the same. Thank you so much for the great lessons!
That means more than I can express, David. Thank you so very much!
Hey man, brother Brown, I love everything about you’re videos. The way you explain, the pace at which you explain and even the tone of your voice is just very relaxing. Thank you.
Really Helpful...thanks..
But please ,could you do me favour?
Could you send me a link of the background music you used for the beginning and the end of your video? I really love it and wanna groove with it at home
.thanks..
Awesome lesson and I look forward to more! What metronome app are you using? Thanks!
Thanks very much! I’m using the Tempo app on my iPad.
@@richbrownbass Thanks again. I see I actually have that one! Will start using it. I really like the vocal count-in, especially when only beats 2 and 4 are enabled.
Just to be sure... the 4 notes pattern start back on the 2 then the 3...? Ex: 1234, 2345, 3456... Is that right?
That's exactly right!
@@richbrownbass ok thank. Do you have a trick to help remember or understand where we are in the séquence? (Sorry for my poor english)
It’s really quite amazing how clear and simple your lessons come across.
Probably because you are thinking it clearly and simply.
That may sound trite, but it’s not.
A great many teachers have their ideas in their heads in a clouded and overly complicated way to start with - so that’s what comes across to their students.
It makes a difference.
It makes a huge difference.
👍👍
That's very kind of you to say. Thank you so much, Dane.
@@richbrownbass I love the slow and easy style but don't know where all the notes are on the strings...it's hard for me.
@@PalmSpringsDiva1 just get the shapes down first.
That four note exercize sounds like the stringa intro on Kuru/Speak Like a Child by Jaco Pastorius. Cool man!
YES! The strings literally play a 5-note ascending pattern on an A minor pentatonic scale. A great and fun (but difficult) exercise.
Dude - your approach and manner to teaching make me feel like I'm hanging with a good friend. Great teaching style!
The 2-string pentatonic reminds me of Now You're Messing (With A Son of a Bitch) by Nazareth!
Hi Rich, Only recently "discovered" you online, and thought this exercise was a great demonstration of how to maximise the Pentatonic scale. What would really blow me away is if a PDF could be made available, at least of the final exercise. Any possibility? Cheers and stay safe. Fred Jansohn
Thank you Rich! After many years of ‘fooling around’ on bass, I finally decided to sit down and really learn something…I found your series on ‘modes’ on the SBL site and it blew my mind! I dig your approach to teaching, very personable…old dogs CAN learn new tricks!
YES! Thanks very much, Andrew. And thanks for checking out the SBL course. I had so much fun shooting that with Scott and the crew. I'm glad you like it.
Your lessons are so clear and direct,they really cut through a lot of the jargon bullcrap especially for beginners,I've been playing for 20 years and I would be much better if I had lessons like these when I started,you had one video that sumed up something that took me years to figure ,you clearly explained it in a few paragraphs,then I felt like a total ass when you demonstrated how simple it actually was, seriously great music teacher,great attitude and very humble,man your voice is excellent,you should do audio books
great daily drill, I also play with the grouping, adding 3 and 5 groupings as well, this makes the polyrhythmic effect (What Rich is trying to demonstrate with the 1 & 3 accents) even stronger. You can also apply this to any scale, find a 3-octave fingering of the scale, and apply groupings.
These are the kinds of adaptations that help to build vocabulary. Thanks for watching!
Bro my name is Ibrahim from ghana please kindly do some video using the bebop scale to solo in any major or minor scale please
Ghana! Thanks for watching, Ibrahim. There may be a video on bop scales down the road, but right now I'm afraid I don't know a whole lot about them. I suggest you check out lessons from guitarists like Jens Larson, or my friend Mikko Hilden for some really great information.
Thanks boss
Learning bass on my own after a few years of playing drums. I had been practicing pentatonic scales this week. Just scrolling you tube when the title of this video drew me in. In the middle of working through this excellent exercise, I looked closer at the thoughtful face with the calm, guiding tone leading the lesson and it came to me. "Hey, this is Rob Brown's brother!" Subscribed instantly.
Alan, I'm in the same place. Been a drummer for 40+ years and have benefitted so much from Rob's videos. Just found Rich and had the same reaction! Subscribed.
Yes, again do you teach or tutor African American Gospel Music Songs.
Hi Stanley. I don't. I used to teach Gospel songs online when I was working with another website, but this channel is dedicated to teaching specific bass techniques.
Why is a guitar player watching bass tutorials? I got hooked because the teacher is so good. Love your enthusiasm and what and how you teach, Rich.
Thanks so much, Glen. I appreciate you tuning in!
As a beginner, first and foremost I would like to thank you and tell you that I really appreciate these video lessons that you create! They are very informative, clear and concise. It’s nice that you inform, show, explain, then repeat yourself and show slowed down finger positions. It’s extremely helpful and keeps beginners like myself from constantly having to rewind and pause to try to figure things out. You have a great and welcoming disposition and I hope that you keep doing this and spreading positivity and confidence to aspiring musicians like myself. Thank you Rich!
Thank you so much for the kind words and the encouragement, Michael. That means a lot!
Hi - at 9:15 when you say use the 4 note sequence or shape are you starting that 4 note shape on G for 1 2 3 4 then start on A# for 1 2 3 4 then C for 1 2 3 4 and then start on D for 1 2 3 4 - and then doing this for the entire pattern? thats what it sounds like and looks like but i wanted to be sure
Great video btw. thank you
Thanks very much, Mike. What you posted in your comment is exactly right. I love how you've figured out your own way to break this down. No pdf required. This will make it a lot easier to remember moving forward. Well done!
There are many bass teachers out there, but this guy is the best. His videos are easy to follow and his chill factor adds to the joy of learning new bass techniques. This video in particular is FIRE!
Thank you so much, Jason. That means a lot, brother. 🙏🏾
couldn't agree more ... all round excellent vibe ... lots to learn here
thank you Rich Brown
Been 20 plus years Bro and no one on TH-cam explains things as clear and concise as you ! No bells and whistles and flashy stuff, just straight veteran education. Appreciate you sir !
You, sir, are one really amazing teacher. It's amusing to hear you explain and play and working that bass. Thanks so much :) cheers from Portugal
Thanks so much, Inês. I appreciate you tuning in.
Ok to there is nothing else to say other than this man is a true bassist and knows his stuff! As a bass player myself for 30 plus years, I've always said you never stop learning as long as you are willing to listen. Thanks a Bunch!
Thanks!
Thank YOU! I appreciate your generosity.
I'm not gifted, so everything is like work for me but I do have a good work ethic.
You have what some gifted people might lack: humility. So, you'll probably outwork--and possibly surpass--the one who simply assumes he's the best.
Hey Rich, I'm from Brisbane Australia and just found you online today. Thank you for your hard work in helping us all. I love what you are doing and you are a huge inspiration mate 😊
Thank you so much, good doctor. I truly appreciate you tuning in.
This is GOLDDDD. Thanks Rich for doing what you do 🤘🏾
My pleasure, Allyse. Thank you so much for your support.
Killer workout!!! Are you any relation to Rob Beatdown Brown the famous drummer from Drumeo???
Thanks, Donny. Rob is in fact my brother.
I taught him everything he knows.(🤥😅)
Ha!!! Killer duo!!! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hey Rich, the content is exceptional, many thanks. Any exercises or lessons for the picking hand and muting string noise? I notice you the clean and fluidity of your notes when running through scales and string skipping. Regards
Hey thanks very much, Colin. I'll try to cover this in a future video. But honestly, for muting, I would recommend someone like Todd Johnson and his lessons on the 'floating thumb technique'. I still get some string noise from time to time, but I'll show you what I've been doing if it helps.
I'm ex-military and I like your teaching style. Do you have instructional Dvd's?
I don't, unfortunately. You'll just have to keep watching the channel. 😉
Great video I've learned something new today,
You got a new subscriber.
Greetings from Tijuana Mexico..!
Rich Brown. The Don. Any aspiring bassist that wants to advance their playing needs to listen to Mr. Brown.
High praise, Kristian. Thank you very much!
90bpm playing 16th note sub divisions ….
Think I’ll start with 9bpm and play quarter notes 😂
Hey Rich, maybe you can recommend to play along over ?The Memory of Elizabeth Reed`by the Allman Brother Band, where you can access the whole pattern up and down, starting on Amin, Very cool :)
Very cool man! You are a good teacher. Very eloquently presented. Almost get the feel of turning time around when descending.
Yes! The time does turn around in a way. But when you still hear the backbeat against that, it really changes the character of the sequence. Thank you for watching!
I love this excercise! I struggle understanding the fingering. Would you help me? Thanks👏👏
Dear Rich, thank you very much for the video. I have a question. Can you show the fingering on this exercise please? Regards from Kosova.
I play piano and I’m taking up bass as my second instrument;however, these exercises can be adapted to piano. Doing a very good job 👏🏽
Mr brown. Thank you!!!!
great videos you got, really enjoy your content ❤❤❤
I recently started recording bass guitar to my music productions.
Damn Rich, I've been on this for a while now, but its sounding simple, although, it seems it's not just the 3,6,3,5 pattern? I will get it soon. I am enjoying your channel
This is a fantastic exercise! I just ran through just the 3 shapes shapes and I already can feel how the fingerboard makes a bit more sense. I gotta say, I also came across your course on the SBL site ages ago and loved it, even though it was a bit too advanced for me at the time. I love that you are on here now and are putting videos out there. Your teaching style is simple and so clear even when teaching something that can be complex. More please!!
Mr Brown how are you..? Can you slow down this lesson for me please.The one that says mother of pentatonic scale.i really like and appreciate it so much...KP
Please provide an example of how to use for soloing and improvising and coming up with bass lines . Thanks !!
Rich...I feel like I am in the room with you and you are showing me this Mutha of a scale. Love you quiet but intense style and bass knowledge and passion. Groove on.....Thankee
Oh man! You're so welcome. Thank for your generous donation, and congratulations on the success of your channel. I would love to be at that level. Cheers!
@@richbrownbass I'm a mandolin player but borrowed my bro in laws bass in December to mess with another instrument. Now I bought myself a a 70s Vibe Squier Jazz. Playing daily. Loving it sooo much. I read the book "The Practice of Practice" and it suggested playing another instrument other than your main one. The bass is helping me see things on the mandolin better...but all I want to do is play bass right now. Thank you on my channel. It took me14 years to hit 100,000 subs. Your channel is growing and will continue to with what you are doing.
Hi ...a simple diagram showing the notes of the pentatonic scale would be cool...just put that on the right side if the screen ..👍
Thanks! Going through your pentatonic playlist and donating as I go…
Excellent, Thank You 👏
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
I love your pace of communication and your genuinely good vibes. Great exercise also ! Thank you my friend.
I think a normal 4 string bass would have been a wise thang. Why 5 string when your not playing or showing excersises using the 5th string?
just starting so I need to know what fret to start on and when you ascended you lost me. g is e string 3rd fret but then I didn't know where to go...help. learning where the notes are on the fretboard is daunting...I play piano but this is no comparison...thnx
How tall are you? You make it look like you’re playing a Strat. I wish I had hands that big as a bassist!😢
Thanks you once again for a very useful and creative video, always appreciated.
My pleasure, Dan. Thanks very much for watching.
I've been falling behind with these video but I'm so glad to be up to speed with this one. Practise that sounds musical is the best.
I could not agree more, Will. Nice to hear from you, as always. Thank you.
Love it Rich. Keep em coming! Hopefully see ya soon man!
Wow! Thank you so much.
My two fav online bass teachers, love it.
You're both awesome!
I would rather see lesson with 4 string bass, bcause i could not see good what fret do you play. Or even better give us a tab for exercise
Really educative stuff. Xcellent tutorial for me as I try to master my Strat... 🥴
Hello,just stumbled on this. Can you help a left handed beginner?
I loved how that exercise turned into a cool melodic bassline. I recomend to play it with backin drums
Please keep making videos! Thank you for this
As long as people keep subscribing (and donating), I'll keep recording these lessons for y'all. Thanks for watching, Clay.
What a seemingly simple, but rich (pun intended!) pool of musical gold in one exercise. I’m diving in!!
Loving Rich's teaching style! :) Tod in Vegas
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
whoa...gonna work this on my baritone...thanks, brother.
Brother Nilan! My pleasure, man. That’s gonna sound great!
It would make it easier to follow on a 4 string bass. Especially if thats all one owns
Would you be willing to place the tab for the four beat in the description? I'm a little lost on that note placement? 🙏🏾🤔😄
At the moment there are no tabs available. This might change in the future. I'll definitely keep you posted.
Rich, thank you for your clarity with your explanation an example. You make it easy to follow. KHam from Wilmington, DE
I truly appreciate that. Thank you so much for watching.
Yeah but What I really wanna know is.....where'dju git dat 5 string Chrome pickup cover....
Cool, right? It came with the F Bass. 😎
fbass.com
That lesson was truly outstanding. Thank you. God bless. 🍀
Thank you very much, Cory.
I was frying my brains to make sense of this, until I noticed that this is a 5 string bass hahaha
I wish I could take personal lessons from you.
Way to go, Rich. Nice presentation, as usual 💥BASS ON!
I just happened across this video. Now I'm a subscriber. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you so much! Welcome!
THis WaS GReAT..!!
Thank you, Deryll!
Hello. Sr. Muchas. Gracias. Muy. Buemnissinos. Los. Ejerciccios. Sr. Bromv de. Chile
Muchas gracias por mirar, Carlos!🙏🏾
So good and it's free. Did I mention that it's free?! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
It is technically free, but it's your donations that keep this channel going. 😉
Thank you mr. Brown for sharing your great knwoledge. much appreciated!!This exercise makes me contemplate about being relaxed,patient,caring,some times only listening and being deciplined......so that is is a lot of positive work to do.
Greetings from holland!!
I think the qualities you mention here are essential for musicians who really want to reach listeners on an emotional level. You've nailed it, John. I'm always trying to play with this in mind, whether on stage or in the shed. Thank you for this reminder. Very important!
Thank you. This is incredibly helpful
Be nice if for some of us beginners if you slow it down in section on the metronome , show more definition where your fingers are moving
Hey, first time checking you out.. incredible and I subscribed. Thank you Rich!! 👍🏾👍🏾🔥
Awesome! Thank you so much.
Hi Rich, Found your channel last night..immediate subscribe...and I'm a guitar player. Sent a link to my son who is a bass player needing to learn some theory. CAGED system applied to bass..maybe? I found CAGED useful in tandem with learning Pentatonics. Awesome teaching style! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Robert. I truly appreciate the kind words and your subscription.
❤❤❤ A M E N. SO IT IS MOTHER OF ALL PENTATONIC EXERCISES🎉🎉🎉.
bro you are so good and yur knowledge do you give private lessons
I'm not taking on new students right now, but I do from time to time. I'll keep you posted, and thanks so much for the kind words.
thx
Thank you Rich! This lesson has really helped me and I look forward to more!
Hi Rich,, just stumbled on your video thinking when I first saw it wondering what it was all about. Man, it is a treasure. Thanks to people like you using your wonderful God given gift to help others like me who needs it and was not sure where to find it. Thank YOU very much . Great exercise and well thought out. You made it sooo simple and fun.Thank you.
Thanks so much for these very kind words. That means a lot.
6,001. Great exercises & perfectly succinct lesson. I'll use this. You're an excellent teacher. Thanks
Thank you so much. Welcome to the channel!
Hi Rich. Thanks for putting this stuff out. I got to see you live twice with Autorickshaw long ago and was mesmerized by your playing. Please let me know if there is some way I could take a lesson with you on Zoom or something.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Rahul. I'm not taking on new students at this time, but I will keep you posted.
@@richbrownbass Thanks Rich. Please do. Until then I will dive into what exactly it is I want to work out on the bass. I'm a professional bass player and music educator myself (in India). Your approach to rhythm was quite inspirational when I first picked up the instrument.
Hi Rich, Im diggin your vids, however, two requests if I may? Can you add a few more "beginner friendly" vids, and also as you do in this vid, you have a 5 string (BString) bass and I LOVE the low tones but your vids avoid that string altogether in your exercises? Can you include that string in some? Thanks for all you do for us you are appreciated.
I’ll include these suggestions in future videos. Thank you, Will.
Just found the channel. Awesome stuff. 1) the tone on the bass is beautiful.
2) sometimes you find a video that will improve your playing but it's a pain to memorise - this is it. Can't wait to get at it.
Thank you so much, John Paul. You'll get this, brother. I know you will.
Hey Rich, thanks for your excellent teaching approach. May I ask please - to play the G minor and Bb M on a continuous line with a 4 string bass guitar, I could not find this out LOL. Any hint on how to translate from the 5 string for the 4 string guitar players?
Rich isn’t using the B string-I haven’t yet seen him use it-so it’s just as if he were playing a 4-string bass. He’s starting on G and Bb on the E string. Good luck.
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Thoroughly enjoyed ur totorial and truely respect ur calmness and patience while giving the lesson .
SUBSCRIBED and watching you from South Africa
Thank you so much, Bernie. I truly appreciate the support.
Nice bass!
Made a few min from my place.
Hi Rich. I am a bit of a novice. Just noticed you are using a 5 string bass guitar. I probably missed the lesson where you explain that. So I need to do the exercises on my 4 string base and hope I can still fulfill the objective.
Rich isn’t using the B string-I haven’t yet seen him use it-so it’s just as if he were playing a 4-string bass. He’s starting on G and Bb on the E string. Good luck.
Oh myyyy...the light bulb just went on!
as usual, great concept and easy to understand presentation of the topic. I will keep sending the bassists here and spreading the word
My man! Thank you very much, Calvin. Be well, brother.
Fantastic, Rich!! You're going to be very successful with your lessons and your channel. All the best for you!
Thank you very much, Gustavo. I do hope you’re right, my friend.
I'm not a musician, but I play music. Videos and tutorials / exercises like this give people like me a chance to become an actual musician rather than just someone who plays music. Thanks!
Thank you very much, Joseph. That means a lot. Everyone is welcome here.
Hey Mr rich, how you get that sound of your bass, been trying to get it from mine unsuccessfully!!!
The simple answer is turning off ALL treble (tone knob and amp), cranking the lows and mids, and using only the bridge pickup. Try that and see if it gets you closer to what you want. Let me know if it works!
Not sure where you are on your bass journey but I'd like to point out that rich is also playing very close to the bridge, which will also have a huge effect on his tone, and since he is playing a Jazz style bass there is a pickup right under where he is plucking. So if you're playing a p-bass or bass w other pickup style/placement you may not get same exact tone. But where you actually pluck the string (closer to bridge vs closer to neck) will make a massive difference and get you most of the way there! Good luck
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Says "Pack a lunch, this might take a while", plays it wicked fast and finishes in a couple seconds! I now have goals!
You got this, Kevin!
Great lesson! Thank you! Alex
Thanxalot bro,u the coolest bass player
You are great!!
Thanks from BRASIL!
Obrigado, Marcos! Thank you for watching.
Please the fingering for the 4 note sequence