Playing Bass in a Big Band

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  • Ari Roland shows you how to get a fuller, more percussive sound on your bass in order to project fully when playing in a big band's rhythm section. Learn more about how to listen closely to properly balance your volume, and how to keep the music swinging!
    Learn more by visiting our Jazz Academy: academy.jalc.org
    James Chirillo - Guitar
    Ari Roland - Bass
    Alvin Atkinson - Drums
    Eric Suquet - Director
    Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
    Jessica Paz - Sound Engineer
    Richard Emery - Production Assistant
    Seton Hawkins - Producer
    Recorded June 14, 2013

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  • @robroy4058
    @robroy4058 7 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    man, why can't Jazz still be the most popular form of music... Love it

    • @DJUnderWaterExperience
      @DJUnderWaterExperience 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      because jazz is for babies and losers

    • @madturklad
      @madturklad 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Why are you there ?

    • @DavidAllgaier_
      @DavidAllgaier_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Maybe most consumers have false perceptions of jazz that make them believe that jazz is to "orthodox," "fancy," "upper class," or "too hard to play" for casual music fans and listeners. 😔

    • @DavidAllgaier_
      @DavidAllgaier_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      At least the Billboard has charts for top jazz albums, top contemporary jazz albums, top traditional jazz albums, and top jazz songs. So we know now that some music consumers haven't turned their backs on jazz entirely.

    • @robsgirl6465
      @robsgirl6465 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Noble Music : It is in... in my book.

  • @PabloCardonaMusic
    @PabloCardonaMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    To me, no matter how jazzy you can play the guitar, or the piano, or any melody leader instrument, it is always gonna sound better with a bass, The bass is a base on jazz

    • @robsgirl6465
      @robsgirl6465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pablo Cardona : Amen to that!

    • @nds5796
      @nds5796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love you Pablo cardona... you know I love you PABLO

    • @iBetoHD
      @iBetoHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bass is the base on any genere

    • @milkwater1204
      @milkwater1204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, learning to play even simple walking bass lines on the guitar gives me a lot of appreciation for what bassists do.

  • @DrinxD
    @DrinxD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is one of the best youtube channel

  • @kingfigs7902
    @kingfigs7902 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks! I am an upright bass player, and I needed to here advice on how soft and loud I should play. Thanks so much!😄

  • @antoinefortin6269
    @antoinefortin6269 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    OH my god man I felt that hit on the side of the cimbal. 4:50

    • @yagoovirus2751
      @yagoovirus2751 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Antoine Fortin in guitar the equivalent of it called "harmonics" its my first time to know that thing exist on drums

    • @pemerich2989
      @pemerich2989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Harmonics on guitar < harmonics on drums

  • @d_dyll8913
    @d_dyll8913 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Personally, I think that the double bass is a crucial part of a jazz band. It's the glue that holds everything together

  • @enricooler1433
    @enricooler1433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these 3

  • @EleazarOctavioRuizSpreafico
    @EleazarOctavioRuizSpreafico 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So true 1:17

  • @vinnypinetree8708
    @vinnypinetree8708 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks!

  • @comeorshine
    @comeorshine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:47

    • @levi7086
      @levi7086 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing! whats the song name?

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't have amplification in the fifties, sixties, seventies but wished it was easily available.

  • @finbarlyons4042
    @finbarlyons4042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really hope these guys are best friends in real life

  • @CelsoEduardo
    @CelsoEduardo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    TOP!!!

  • @federalmogul3092
    @federalmogul3092 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    😊

  • @TarnTarn-zv6cp
    @TarnTarn-zv6cp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If anyone watching this can deny that from the moment JC counted the Bass and Percussion in magic happend, then go find One Direction or Miles Cyrus

  • @jjdunlap5599
    @jjdunlap5599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Of course only 2 minutes was actually jazz

  • @altie29
    @altie29 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    why am I here? I don't even play bass

  • @Thatguy-yw4yb
    @Thatguy-yw4yb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Great work I love how happy the drummer looked

  • @ridesharebiz5317
    @ridesharebiz5317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great presentation. I use my old Polytone amp and a pickup on my double bass for big band performance. I play between the piano (guitar) and drums which is the traditional setup to hear both instruments. In big band or other music ensemble, the bass is the key instrument in keeping the rhythm section tight. A good bass player would complement a piano player's style and listen to the beats of the percussion for a good overall music performance.

  • @jameswasil8961
    @jameswasil8961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    All I know is if you don't have an amp playing against a drummer you might get drowned out. I respect your attention to the need to blend in.

  • @michaelroach4219
    @michaelroach4219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    And,it came to pass that Leo Fender brought forth the precision bass,and all marveled at its volume.

    • @kenjohnson3522
      @kenjohnson3522 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I play electric bass with some VERY OLD ( late 80's into their 90's) great guys that always think I'm too loud......other guys in the band keep asking me to turn Up......what's a guy to do.......... ??????

  • @lartensgrill6106
    @lartensgrill6106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How does the bassist know what chords to play?

    • @nathanshigley9431
      @nathanshigley9431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Learning the tune beforehand or looking at lead sheet

    • @lartensgrill6106
      @lartensgrill6106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nathanshigley9431 seems obvious now haha, thanks!

    • @pd-kx4qw
      @pd-kx4qw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Besides having the music in front of them or having a pre set playlist, w.e key they are in or the song is in is also determined beforehand, given the tempo you’d already have prior knowledge of a bunch of different ‘walks’ or bass lines so you could ‘walk around the block a few times’ with the other guys in a worst case before it all falls apart if you didn’t hear the song name or something b/c it was loud. These guys being professional in absolute worst case say they music blows away in the wind outside if they are at a wedding can do it by ear and with their level of knowledge could go for hours and switch up the songs. I don’t personally play bass but it would be the same for a guitar that front. Sorry for long answer but hope that helps also!

  • @hcnitterband
    @hcnitterband 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you. Great. Your are three charming guys. Good teachers and performers.
    Can you please make a video about being emotionally connected and how that effect the rhythm feel and how it effect being glued together?
    Also I guess it is not possible to swing if you don't feel the same - thinking / feeling about the same.
    Also the emotions lead the way for sounds. High on bass can make a more happy and light sound. Light sounds on the drums say much in a more happy song. Same with the guitar.
    Three examples would be great. One slow and sad, one more happy and light, and one angry and aggressive.
    Thanks and greetings.

  • @gilliandaemon1788
    @gilliandaemon1788 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought they way they plucked he double bass is because they were so into the groove

  • @kenjohnson3522
    @kenjohnson3522 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Jaco Pastorious was a serious double bass player in HS and jammed with his Math Teacher Bobby ____ after school in Ft Lauderdale. One day Jaco looked over to where he kept his bass in their unairconditioned home and it had completed fallen apart. Saving his paper route $$$ he purchased his Fender Jazz bass.....and the rest is history....

  • @say-cred
    @say-cred 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bassist's voice has the same cadence as Elijah Wood lol.

  • @aarontanco6200
    @aarontanco6200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Play more strong… or stronger? Thanks for this awesome instruction on the d-bass.👍

  • @ozzie-sk9dh
    @ozzie-sk9dh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Honeysuckle Rose was so pretty

  • @willg8742
    @willg8742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I love the drummer in these videos, just having so much fun

  • @jordanthecat8126
    @jordanthecat8126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is that in the pocket of the double bass?

  • @diegoricketts595
    @diegoricketts595 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that Honeysuckle Rose?
    Btw, great playing! :)

  • @PootaurStuff
    @PootaurStuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT SOUND!!!! Love it, thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nicolaslarcoforero
    @nicolaslarcoforero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you have a 3/4 upright bass you will need an amp? Or a 3/4 will cut through?

    • @jazz_bass_lick
      @jazz_bass_lick ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think the size of the bass matters. Basses are designed to achieve the best quality possible for any size. I play on 3/4 and still need an amp, but you should listen to how you sound with a band and determine whether you want to be louder or not.

    • @nicolaslarcoforero
      @nicolaslarcoforero ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jazz_bass_lick Thank you very much! Interesting, I need a pickup anyways

  • @Plotani
    @Plotani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone here know the bass’s brand used in this video?

  • @patbrennan6572
    @patbrennan6572 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You dudes are kooooool.

  • @Slynell1
    @Slynell1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE music. its just one of those things which bring us all together.

  • @inlove2057
    @inlove2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No good....4 minuti only word....Just a minut You playing? Play please..tank You.

  • @NevertahnProduction
    @NevertahnProduction 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive always found the bass to be too soft alone. I can never hear it, even when I play my loudest

  • @hipukema1964
    @hipukema1964 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vaya big band!

  • @alexandergallant6444
    @alexandergallant6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent instructions thank gentlemen

  • @fuzzonthemountain6272
    @fuzzonthemountain6272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i buy these songs?

  • @joãopedro-d2m
    @joãopedro-d2m 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love bass

  • @lucasgrant2
    @lucasgrant2 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, that's a great help!

  • @RHINOPLASM
    @RHINOPLASM 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @shiaominglee
    @shiaominglee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius!

  • @rigobertosolorzano8568
    @rigobertosolorzano8568 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a cello?

  • @lukasryska9791
    @lukasryska9791 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the low tension strings are not really worth the lack of pain in exchange for the sound that a higher tension would have :/

    • @jameswasil8961
      @jameswasil8961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lukáš Ryška add a little amplification and enjoy yourself! Eventually you might end up with arthritis in your fingers if you push them too hard. That's what I used to do. Hope this is helpful.

  • @onemoremood2761
    @onemoremood2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:15 cringe...