I think I've spent decent (too much) time listening to all major bass gurus on YT and just would like to point out that as far as the content quality and delivery of instruction you have no match Dan. Thank you very much for all the stuff you put here for us, with no BS and commercials. Using your free "bass resource book" daily as well for practice. All the best!
This was a terrific lesson. As a beginner I am finding it hardest to be confident enough to do a bass fill. It helped when I tried to simply play the 5 notes of the E minor pentatonic instead of the D root x4
This is really great, Dan. I've been playing and recording for over 40 years now and this still really inspired me. Good job. Plus, that Ibanez Roadster bass sounds fantastic. I've always been very curious about those.
Thanks. You’ll have to take that up with TH-cam though as I have precisely zero control over it, apart from switching ads off. I won’t be doing thatbecause I have to try and earn a living (I do music full time and TH-cam revenue is nowhere near a salary to live on for an individual let alone someone with a family…).
@@OnlineBassCourses absolutely understandable. TH-cam used to allow it to be controlled and placed but now they are Nazis with ads. I am sure most are better bassists than I am but when it cuts to an add I am trying to play along with the video and lose focus because I have to skip an ad now. Please do not take this negative against you in any way. I am extremely appreciative of the many things I have learned from your videos. Thank you.
Great video.im a beginner.question you couldn't have done the pentatonic scale on the (d) and (c) cause those notes are not part of the (Em) scale correct?
The notes of the E Natural Minor scale are: E F# G A B C D E. E Minor Pentatonic: E G A B D E. D and C are both in the key so you can use them no problem. There are really no rules though so whatever sounds good to you!
Thanks Dan for your lesson I didn't have money to go for music class now i'm so improving in bass guitar because of your free lesson I m so thankful to u
@@rossco420 thanks for the interest! If you go to the store on my site there are links there. It's basically Fundamental Changes (publisher) for the PDF or Amazon for the Kindle or paperback version.
Hey Dan the man really awesome video lesson!!🙂🙂🙂💙also I was told that a person play the bass guitar with a piano or keyboard player, and that is all that's being played it doesn't matter if the bass player is playing the same notes or the same chord progression, they said the bass guitar player could just play some kinda groove or riff for the song and the piano or keyboard player could carry the chord progression????
Thanks! It definitely matters that they're on the same page with the harmony. It really depends on genre and other factors but, generally, the bass player should at least be playing the same progression! Otherwise you'll get fired... You can do lots within that of course.
I think I've spent decent (too much) time listening to all major bass gurus on YT and just would like to point out that as far as the content quality and delivery of instruction you have no match Dan. Thank you very much for all the stuff you put here for us, with no BS and commercials. Using your free "bass resource book" daily as well for practice. All the best!
Wow, that's very kind of you to say, Grzegorz - thanks! Means a lot.
This was a terrific lesson. As a beginner I am finding it hardest to be confident enough to do a bass fill. It helped when I tried to simply play the 5 notes of the E minor pentatonic instead of the D root x4
That scale will give you TONS of ideas so stick with it. Watch my bass fill videos as well (check my channel). They'll help too...
Best bass teacher online, stellar! - thanks Dan 10/10
That's very nice of you to say, Gavin. 🙏👍
This is really great, Dan. I've been playing and recording for over 40 years now and this still really inspired me. Good job. Plus, that Ibanez Roadster bass sounds fantastic. I've always been very curious about those.
Thanks, Tony. I got lucky with that bass and had never seen or played one before.
Thanks for the instruction. It matched perfectly with my level.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I like your approach on this backing track Dan I'm learning something new from your lessons cheers .
Glad to hear it.
Good one 👍
Please make a video on locking with the drums .
Here you go! th-cam.com/video/X45OiHZeiSo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you dan i like how you realy brake everything down
You're welcome. Thanks very much for watching!
I really appreciate your teachings but the ads are absolutely ridiculous. They cut into the middle of the point your making.
Thanks. You’ll have to take that up with TH-cam though as I have precisely zero control over it, apart from switching ads off.
I won’t be doing thatbecause I have to try and earn a living (I do music full time and TH-cam revenue is nowhere near a salary to live on for an individual let alone someone with a family…).
@@OnlineBassCourses absolutely understandable. TH-cam used to allow it to be controlled and placed but now they are Nazis with ads.
I am sure most are better bassists than I am but when it cuts to an add I am trying to play along with the video and lose focus because I have to skip an ad now.
Please do not take this negative against you in any way. I am extremely appreciative of the many things I have learned from your videos.
Thank you.
Wow, very good Lesson. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
You speak so many truths. What makes you a good player is not what you know but what and how you play.
Bravo 🙌
🙏🙏
COOL VIDEO
Great video.im a beginner.question you couldn't have done the pentatonic scale on the (d) and (c) cause those notes are not part of the (Em) scale correct?
The notes of the E Natural Minor scale are: E F# G A B C D E. E Minor Pentatonic: E G A B D E. D and C are both in the key so you can use them no problem. There are really no rules though so whatever sounds good to you!
@@OnlineBassCourses thank you.
Thanks Dan much appreciated thanks for sharing 🎸🎸
Thanks for watching, Paul.
Thanks Dan for the great points to focus on and ideas - really appreciate it! 👍
Thanks for the comment, Don! You're welcome.
Yep...that's a beautiful lesson
best lesson video
Thanks Dan for your lesson I didn't have money to go for music class now i'm so improving in bass guitar because of your free lesson I m so thankful to u
That's great - keep up the playing! 👊👍
Just got your funk grooves book. Lots of good examples of funk lines. Thanks
Thanks for the support! Glad you like the book.
Excellent lesson!! I learned a lot in this short video!!! Thanks for making it make sense!!!
That's brilliant - thanks!
another excellent lesson! as always!! keep up the good work sir!
Thanks, Joel. 🙏
Very clear and informative, thank you 👍
Many thanks, Niall!
That is exactly that I looking for!
Happy to hear that!
Can’t wait to get your book, very big fan of your work
Thanks so much, Anthony!
I love when your lessons come with a backing track :)
Not always possible to do but usually useful! 4 in the video coming out later...
@@OnlineBassCourses Maybe some day you can show the easiest way to make simple backing tracks for bass practice.
Band In A Box. That's it. Expensive though but very good...
@@OnlineBassCourses Now I have the basic package. It's very very useful and a little addictive :)
@@retypefoundry1120 cool! Yeah, it is a bit.
Great lesson!
Thanks very much🤘👊
Eye opener!!
Cool!
That was a wicked groove Dan 🔥🔥thank you
Thanks for watching!
@@OnlineBassCourses what’s the best way to order ur new book please Dan
@@rossco420 thanks for the interest! If you go to the store on my site there are links there. It's basically Fundamental Changes (publisher) for the PDF or Amazon for the Kindle or paperback version.
Excellent thanks Dan
Hey Dan the man really awesome video lesson!!🙂🙂🙂💙also I was told that a person play the bass guitar with a piano or keyboard player, and that is all that's being played it doesn't matter if the bass player is playing the same notes or the same chord progression, they said the bass guitar player could just play some kinda groove or riff for the song and the piano or keyboard player could carry the chord progression????
Thanks! It definitely matters that they're on the same page with the harmony. It really depends on genre and other factors but, generally, the bass player should at least be playing the same progression! Otherwise you'll get fired... You can do lots within that of course.
@@OnlineBassCourses 🙂💙thanks