Music Theory for Bass Players - What do you need to know?

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  • @voideyess
    @voideyess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    its nice to hear ryan gosling tell me about bass theory

  • @PaddyLeggBass
    @PaddyLeggBass ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched on here (and I’ve watched a lot). Thank you

    • @FBT
      @FBT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words, Paddy, that really means a lot!

  • @julianh.1820
    @julianh.1820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dude, thank you so much! This was the first time I understood the connection between the topics! Also because of you I finally know where to start to practice filling those gaps with knowledge! Cheers mate!!!

    • @FBT
      @FBT  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Comments like this make my day, it really means a lot to hear that you've found the video helpful. Best of luck!

  • @adammadtin8451
    @adammadtin8451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In 20 years this is the most useful lesson I have seen

    • @FBT
      @FBT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

  • @dylansnowrove3732
    @dylansnowrove3732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm actually really glad I decided to learn theory, but I still got a long way to go!

  • @andybunn5780
    @andybunn5780 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great video as a reference to check my skill level and progress.

  • @supersam1914
    @supersam1914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple direct and well presented. Thank my friend form across the pond .

  • @leopoldhollow
    @leopoldhollow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is going to be really useful- I feel like because of the issue you mentioned--not knowing the audience on an individual level, that is--a lot of music TH-camrs are afraid of telling people what they do or don't need to learn. But you gave a well-organised and well-explained list, where I can take notes and feel satisfied that if I get working on these things, then with time I will be caught up to standard, without wasting time on things I don't understand how to put into practice yet

    • @FBT
      @FBT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The more I teach the more I find that the majority of people need to work on the same things, regardless of their age or experience. Being a useful, independent musician can be distilled into two areas: knowing the notes that make up common chord types and where those chord tones are on your instrument - most people think they've got that stuff together and wonder why they're struggling with more advanced concepts.

  • @danalonetree1lonetree12
    @danalonetree1lonetree12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do you teach in person?
    Even if states away, I trust you and would love to schedule what ever I can afford!! I play acoustic guitar but I can tell you could teach anything especially to my lower intermediate level.

    • @FBT
      @FBT  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I do, and many of my students are in other countries/time zones. You can book a free consultation with me here: freebasstranscriptions.com/zoom/

  • @neil___lien
    @neil___lien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome video. i'm teaching myself all of that by following a bunch of channels & i recently acquired the Ariane Cap book, but having this video as a guide of the order in which i should be doing stuff... Just perfect! Thanks!

    • @FBT
      @FBT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, really glad that you found the video helpful!

  • @BenD_Bass
    @BenD_Bass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im a beginner and I feel like Im leaning torwards knowledge without facility. Im learning theory and practicing bass everyday and I feel that I can understand more than I can do. Right now, Im kinda having trouble with speed and accuracy and string crossing 16th notes.
    But, Im definitely progressing faster learning theory and I understand what Im playing opposed to 15 year old me that just learned a bunch of tabs that were probably wrong lol

    • @FBT
      @FBT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds a lot like 15-year-old me, too! Is there a specific piece that's giving you problems with 16th-note speed and accuracy?
      In terms of getting past knowledge without facility, it's worth mentioning that you can't over-practise the fundamentals; I still work on the diatonic triads of the major scale every time I sit down to practice.

  • @joannalewis5279
    @joannalewis5279 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @YonkoKenji
    @YonkoKenji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    like math
    like math
    like math
    LMAOOO

  • @JoseFPVNavarro
    @JoseFPVNavarro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Brutal video mate. Thanks a lot!

    • @FBT
      @FBT  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha! Glad you enjoyed it. 'Brutal' is the adjective I've always been striving for...

  • @shahinislam7550
    @shahinislam7550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Guide! Subbed immediately
    Keep it up bro💞

  • @SCALE_SLOTCARS
    @SCALE_SLOTCARS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody hell , I bought a bass this week,after watching this the idea of fun is gone 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @FBT
      @FBT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It doesn't all have to happen overnight...

    • @SCALE_SLOTCARS
      @SCALE_SLOTCARS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FBT lol I'm getting older and running out of time , I got my bass in the post today so let the struggle begin

    • @FBT
      @FBT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SCALE_SLOTCARS Many of my students are 50+ and I've seen even the oldest dogs learn new tricks with regular practice. 10 minutes a day can work wonders!

    • @SCALE_SLOTCARS
      @SCALE_SLOTCARS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FBT thank you for you're reply 👍 I will give it my best ... Enjoying my first day 🤗

    • @johng9393
      @johng9393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is way too advanced
      for many. and everything but the kitchen sink
      i guess that’s the point
      but i don’t agree with all the modes and the seventh chords listed.
      you need to know the root
      then the fifth
      why would you need to know modes and min major
      7 chords UNLESS you are soloing
      and that’s bs. you need to spend a few years being a fundamental type bass player
      sure learn slap
      but that’s a tiny part of what a real bass player does ( i’m the real world )
      being a bass player is an art
      ok who are basic bass players ?
      duck dunn is a safe bet
      verdine white is a bit advanced so drop the double stops and just learn his basslines
      paul mccartney is a good choice
      be A bass player. before a soloist.

  • @waltersobchak7581
    @waltersobchak7581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video :-)

    • @FBT
      @FBT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Great username - that rug really tied the room together...

  • @davetuttle9701
    @davetuttle9701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent lesson

  • @CuriousSquid06
    @CuriousSquid06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you really need to know Music theory for bass

    • @CuriousSquid06
      @CuriousSquid06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok I just learned 28 song on my bass guitar with out learning music theory

    • @cat_loaf943
      @cat_loaf943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, knowing basic music theory and working your way up gradually is great. There are many online resources/ebooks etc.

    • @CuriousSquid06
      @CuriousSquid06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cat_loaf943 I took one semester of band and learned it helped out a lot

  • @MarcinKubica
    @MarcinKubica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sadly your transcriptions do not include tabs.

    • @FBT
      @FBT  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Imagine what would happen to your musicianship if you learned to read notation...

    • @MarcinKubica
      @MarcinKubica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@FBT Thanks for your reply! I Myself I'm at the stage where I'm trying to map the sound in my head to the fretboard, and the theory at this point is a blocker for me. The theory was always something mechanical and uninteresting even tho I've been composing music since 1993 or so.
      Having tabs underneath the notes helps very much, as it allows us to play the track almost instantly. It's also encouraging towards learning the notes. In this regard - sadly - but I can't use your sheets at all before I would learn the notes. And believe I would love to. Which makes all your hard work unusable, at least for people like me.
      It goes back again to what you said - to communicate we only need to know how to speak, and we don't need to know what is a vowel or a noun to make a sentence. Tabs are in this area for me.

    • @tonemoreno763
      @tonemoreno763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like anything worthwhile in life, practice is key.
      Spend just spend ten minutes one day learning where the lowest note on your instrument is at on music notation. Play that note in every range while visualizing where it’s proper place is at on sheet music.
      Do that every day until you can play
      That note while reading it. Then repeat with another pitch. Before you know it, you’ll be reading like a boss.
      Take the training wheels off and do some work!
      Cheers

  • @shayh.3556
    @shayh.3556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Learn at least the basics of music theory and incorporate it into your playing. It’s not a solid rule to playing guitar/bass, just a theoretical roadmap.

  • @hahoha8586
    @hahoha8586 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Harry kane??

  • @skully1030
    @skully1030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why is it every video, I have to listen to nonsense upon nonsense till finally they talk about what I came to see

  • @CuriousSquid06
    @CuriousSquid06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ewww JAZZ