I’ve performed both upright and electric in many genres and Jazz is absolutely a must learn for theory and improvisation it’s beneficial for all other types of genres
I love rock and metal especially, but when I think about bass I want to play blues, funk, and jazz (Ok, Maiden too). I played jazz as a kid in school on trumpet, and we all loved e.g. John Patitucci. Later I was introduced to Jaco, Larry Graham. I'm also fascinated and intimidated by the complexity of jazz harmony.
yup...played jazz all through college. it taught me so much about scales, theory, feel, improv...Playing big band jazz and taking lessons made me a much better musician. I still play today at church and being able to pull all kinds of stuff outta the toolbox is very handy to change styles and feels.. Got that from jazz..not rock. Just makes life on the bass so much more fun.
Thanks so much for this. I'm completely self-taught on bass. I've always wanted to be able to solo or just jam but felt like there was so much I didn't know. Like you said on chord recognition, I've always felt like the other musicians were doing witchcraft I couldn't understand. But you did such a great job here showing the path from the very basics to jamming with a band. And for the first time, I feel like I can see where I am on that path (further than I thought!) and what steps I need to keep walking it. Thank you!
Even though I'm late but hello from syria.... Since I started playing bass 3 years ago I wanted to play jazz but really didn't actually started practicing it
Having already done the Jazz Accelerator, I was well interested in the Jazz Lab. It sounds like an amazing experience. However, I’m retired now and I just don’t have that much spare money to splash out. Guess I’ll carry on working with local teachers and courses. Oh, and as for tone? In the big band, I play a P-bass with flatwound strings, or an Electric Upright Bass. Either sounds good for that music.
$2,200 for the six month course is no joke, even if you're eligible for the $200 discount. I spent just a bit more than that for a 2-year associate's degree to become a paramedic. 🤣
Growing up my favorite bassists were Dee Dee Ramone, Matt Freeman, Geddy Lee and Cliff Burton. Just started playing again after over ten years. Trying to get into listening to Jazz Bassists (Jaco makes my brain hurt). Are there any groups you could recommend?
Return To Forever (Light As A Feather), Weather Report (Black Market, Heavy Weather), Chick Corea Elektric Band, John Scofield (Blue Matter), Allan Holdsworth (Hard Hat Area), John McLaughlin (Industrial Zen). Try those and see what you think!
Terminator mode. I had to make up my own music theory system and it was really similar to number system as letters and words dont make sense for me. i use numbers for everything and had to learn letters to work with others. Im not even playing bass anymore (Just electronic production) but always get so much from SBL. Thanks Scott
Far and away the most important skill for playing jazz is being able to play upright. The head of the jazz department at my university told me he'd rather play with a mediocre upright player than a good electric player. Many people share his opinion. It's really unfortunate, but it's reality.
The great teacher Ariane Cap said something similar. When she started learning jazz in university her teacher straight up told the class he hated electric players...as she sat there with her electric bass.
Yeah, agree with that to a certain extent; I did a Jamey Aebersold Summer School here in the UK in 2003 playing electric bass. The bass class was made up of a 50/50 split between upright & electric players, and there was (I feel) a little bit of "them & us" going on. However, I finally "got it" in terms of how the upright really fits in with the tradition. There isn't as much sustain on the upright, and it just works so well. On the other side of things though, it's still important for electric players to learn Jazz. As Scott says, it opens music up in a way that improves us all as musicians 😊
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I’ve performed both upright and electric in many genres and Jazz is absolutely a must learn for theory and improvisation it’s beneficial for all other types of genres
I love rock and metal especially, but when I think about bass I want to play blues, funk, and jazz (Ok, Maiden too). I played jazz as a kid in school on trumpet, and we all loved e.g. John Patitucci. Later I was introduced to Jaco, Larry Graham. I'm also fascinated and intimidated by the complexity of jazz harmony.
I had to learn walking basslines on an upright in 2 days after being an electric player my whole life. That’s where I found SBL. Thanks Scott!
Wow, talk about trial by fire! Hope that gig went ok!
Studying jazz opens many doors for music understanding and creativity
yup...played jazz all through college. it taught me so much about scales, theory, feel, improv...Playing big band jazz and taking lessons made me a much better musician. I still play today at church and being able to pull all kinds of stuff outta the toolbox is very handy to change styles and feels.. Got that from jazz..not rock. Just makes life on the bass so much more fun.
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Thanks so much for this. I'm completely self-taught on bass. I've always wanted to be able to solo or just jam but felt like there was so much I didn't know. Like you said on chord recognition, I've always felt like the other musicians were doing witchcraft I couldn't understand.
But you did such a great job here showing the path from the very basics to jamming with a band. And for the first time, I feel like I can see where I am on that path (further than I thought!) and what steps I need to keep walking it.
Thank you!
🧡🧡🧡
Thanks Scott great info & insight, l'm very envious of anyone who pursues this course !
Even though I'm late but hello from syria....
Since I started playing bass 3 years ago I wanted to play jazz but really didn't actually started practicing it
My grandad was a jazz musician and I would love to learn more so I can play his favourite songs
HEY - there's a Rickenbacker in the background. I didn't realize Scott finally acquired this Bass !
Yes indeed!
@@devinebass Would LOVE to see your review After getting to know the Bass and getting comfortable. Rickenbacker fans are fanatical.
From Dominica , West Indies
Jazz is about improv, but you have to know the chord harmony of whatever chart or jam to be able to improv to it
Jazz bass all the way
Having already done the Jazz Accelerator, I was well interested in the Jazz Lab. It sounds like an amazing experience.
However, I’m retired now and I just don’t have that much spare money to splash out. Guess I’ll carry on working with local teachers and courses.
Oh, and as for tone? In the big band, I play a P-bass with flatwound strings, or an Electric Upright Bass. Either sounds good for that music.
You can learn the number system in C with a piano by playing only the white keys.
Hey Scott. Im from Delaware.....U.S
Love the show, from Wedowee, Alabama, USA!
You do you, pal! 😁
Thank you.
Love from Sweden!
$2,200 for the six month course is no joke, even if you're eligible for the $200 discount.
I spent just a bit more than that for a 2-year associate's degree to become a paramedic. 🤣
Hi Scott..I'm nanie bicomong,watching from philippines
What strings are on that p bass? Tone is unreal 🙌
Those are D'addario Chrome flatwounds!
Jazz Lab sounds awesome. Wish I could afford it!
Is interesting to realize that jazz walking bass is really flying.
Growing up my favorite bassists were Dee Dee Ramone, Matt Freeman, Geddy Lee and Cliff Burton. Just started playing again after over ten years. Trying to get into listening to Jazz Bassists (Jaco makes my brain hurt). Are there any groups you could recommend?
Return To Forever (Light As A Feather), Weather Report (Black Market, Heavy Weather), Chick Corea Elektric Band, John Scofield (Blue Matter), Allan Holdsworth (Hard Hat Area), John McLaughlin (Industrial Zen). Try those and see what you think!
Hello from the Netherlands.
Hey Scott what reverb/ effects are you using ? Sounds lush cheers
TC electronic Flashback!
Yo! Maryland, USA…sorry, I’m late.
Hey Scott
Hi from Italy
Yup
Vancouver BC Canada
Would love sign up but just don't have that cash even with 3 payments😢
where did the SBL podcasts go??
They're here on the main SBL channel now!
Yo! Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Yo mate
Terminator mode. I had to make up my own music theory system and it was really similar to number system as letters and words dont make sense for me.
i use numbers for everything and had to learn letters to work with others.
Im not even playing bass anymore (Just electronic production) but always get so much from SBL.
Thanks Scott
slap. !!!!
Far and away the most important skill for playing jazz is being able to play upright. The head of the jazz department at my university told me he'd rather play with a mediocre upright player than a good electric player. Many people share his opinion. It's really unfortunate, but it's reality.
The great teacher Ariane Cap said something similar. When she started learning jazz in university her teacher straight up told the class he hated electric players...as she sat there with her electric bass.
Yeah, agree with that to a certain extent; I did a Jamey Aebersold Summer School here in the UK in 2003 playing electric bass. The bass class was made up of a 50/50 split between upright & electric players, and there was (I feel) a little bit of "them & us" going on. However, I finally "got it" in terms of how the upright really fits in with the tradition. There isn't as much sustain on the upright, and it just works so well.
On the other side of things though, it's still important for electric players to learn Jazz. As Scott says, it opens music up in a way that improves us all as musicians 😊
I’m holding out for the fallopian flat nine accelerator course.
Hey Scott. Watching from cloudy and chilly New Hampshire
Ian has put brain worms into British Ian’s head. Yazz
Sorry for my tardiness but hello from Jersey City NJ.✌🏿
Birmingham
paris france
John Paul Jones
I’ve always played rock, country, and gospel.
Mingus.
Jeff Beck's cover of Goodbye Porkpie Hat.
There are more than four chords.
Yo...
why does the scott look so much better with the ian video problems?
If you want to play jazz, you're going to need a tuba.
Yo, John, Ma, USA
I'm sure you have seen the controversial videos of Jeff Berlin...Is his take on bass education something you need to focus on?
That's not a jazz bass.
Playing jazz = play the wrong note,,, who's gonna know? Hey,,, it's Jazz Baby!
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I have always adhered to the rule of "play a mistake twice and call it jazz".