Another at least three fails. 1: Lack of articulation. When you are playing melodies on bass, you don't make the notes sing with some human expression. So you don't add Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, Slides, String-bending, or Vibrato. So add those articulations into your playing and you'll see and here some wonderful results. 2: You don't add dynamics into your playing. So you play quiet all the time or you are just slamming away all the time. So you can learn to pluck hard or soft and learn how to control your plucking intensity on the fly. So learn some dynamics and your solos will work out for the better. And finally 3: You don't understand Tone-shaping. Now obviously you have to move your fretting-hand around all over the place because you have to fret notes. But you forget that you can move your plucking-hand as well. Usually it is glued to the neck pickup. I was guilty of this too. And being on the neck pickup is a grate default position for your average bass playing in a band setting. But unglue that plucking-hand and move it around as you pluck. If you do that, you will add tone-shaping into your solos and that can make them even more interesting.
Good supplemental support ! I’ll tell you what, all of Scott’s 5 fails really lead back to fail # 1, especially #2, 3, and 4. That said, your 3 fails pretty much fall into the same category. Hence, it looks like you could kind of say there’s two major fails, and each of those two fails have sub points that need to be addressed. 👨🏻 1) Melody 2) Vocalization
I wish i could play like the.... 4:18 "You Don't Leave Space" I can't wait to hear someone day these words to me.... Right now all us none soloers do is leave mad space....lol Nice lesson and I do understand what he is getting at. Peace and love to all bass players
There’s always someone to click on the thumb down, but why ?? Scott is a very good pedagogue and in addition he is a very good bassist. It is possible that this lesson is not complete but it manages to give a maximum of information in a short video, otherwise it would take more than 10 hours of video to explain all the tricks of improvisation and harmony
I feel like many people click dislike if the video's not the exact information they were looking for or they just didn't particularly care for it. I only dislike videos that I think nobody should see, so I actually hardly ever do that. If it wasn't what I'm looking for I'll just leave.
This was the perfect video for me to watch right now, I’ve been feeling like I’m stuck in a rut with my playing and I can’t wait to practice this stuff. Awesome as usual!
The one term I will never forget when it comes to soloing came from a Jazz Festival I went to in high school. The judges listen and record on tape their thoughts, tips, and critiques for the bands they were listening to. There was one judge commenting on a saxophone solo and referred to, and I quote: "Diarrhea of the horn" and went on to explain that it is not enough to know what notes to use, but also when not to play a note at all, and that goes for all instruments. Also, in art, this idea is referred to as "negative space," and it's the idea that an object can't have form if the empty space around it doesn't also have form.
Thank You so much Scott, your Practice Accelerator drastically improved my Bass knowledge, technique, confidence and desire to improve. I'm really considering purchasing the Jazz Accelerator to move further along my Bass odyssey. Keep, keeping it Bass!
I just shift from a 4 strings bass tuned in B standard to a 5 strings, so I have the G string back. I also started to get interested in bass solos and tapping, but didn't know where to start. Thanks to make this video !
Wonderfully presented SD.. You showed me what I need.. I’m still not enrolled but don’t fold. SBL FOREVER… I becoming a badass and will want to jump on board after I finish this course.
Great video! If I could add one, it would be starting on the downbeat of one. I STILL do this on my main instrument as soon as I'm working on something that is difficult for me. lol
Bass solo... Best part of any gig to use the gents and go to the bar. I play bass, I love playing in bands and I love the sound of the bass... But bass solos (just like drum solos) are the musical equivalent of an ad break in a TV show for me. I'm sure the people making the adverts are very talented, but I'm putting the kettle on...
Always been a pocket player kinda like Cliff Williams. My job is to make the guitar players shine. A rock solid rhythm section is critical to any band. I make it a point not to bore people with my noodling.
@@chazmartin5725 Fair comment. I love playing bass. Been in bands for years. Never felt a bass solo was an exciting thing though. I've seen Bootsy Collins play. Amazing and talented musician no doubt. I'm bored after ten minutes still. I like songs, that's all. Just personal preference. As a comparison... I like watching football, but don't enjoy those guys who can do tricks with a football all day. Very clever, but mundane. I rather see two whole teams play a game. Just personal opinion.
Awesome video! I'm very guilty of only using the minor pentatonic so this will be very helpful for breaking out of that and learning more arpeggios. Thanks Scott!
these short, simple videos are amazingly helpful. it's easy to grasp what you mean, but they also give you a lot of homework, so you can see real progress.
I know I had a go at you for your recent modes video - but to give you your dues, by contrast, this is superb. And there is s a reason- the structure. You state clearly & simply what the fails are, demonstrate them, and then show how to avoid them. Well done Scotty.
Killer advice, wish I d seen this Jazz course before enrolling on the technique accelerator, the technique is great and I am enjoying it but this would have been more relevant, being honest.
Due to neuropathy in my left hand, I can no longer play bass guitar. For the last few months I have been using a Novation Bass Station II to play keyboard bass mostly with my right hand. My question is whether the Jazz Accelerator would be useful for someone in my position.
If you are playing keyboard you do best to take keyboard lessons. Embrace the keyboard and you will enhance your abitity to platy all instruments. When you take music courses at a university theory courses are all taught on the keyboard, then you have lessons on playing your instrument. Whay he's talking about,all it it, for example playing the arpegios, thats all done on a keyboard too, so if your learned the keyboard you be able to do what's in this class and then some.
😂. You told not to do everything I try not to do but fall back into, I do find the soloing is very effected by the other guys you are playing with, som actually get lost when I don’t play the root notes, drives me mad. One thing I found that helped me solo was to solo using no root notes which is a great challenge.
I see the enrolment for the Jazz Accelerator course has now closed - it says it starts in late August so have you reached the student limit? If so, when is the next one scheduled? Thanks!
This was for the first enrolment of the Jazz Accelerator when it launched 2 years ago. The Jazz Accelerator will be re-launching later this year as a higher tier course with dedicated coaching (at a higher price point). Details TBA
There is no one more browbeaten and demeaned than are us bassists. Don't play solos--learn guitar if you want that. Don't play so loud. Don't play so busy. But also, don't play so boring. Don't slap. Don't play 5-string. Don't play so many high notes. Don't play all low notes. Did you clip your nails? Don't use a pick. Where's your pick? Don't play fretless. Don't play at all, the synth player does that. Don't leave your room.
CAN YOU PLEASE STOP INTERUPTING MY TH-cam VIEWING! every bloody day im interupted by your CONSTANT adds!!!!!!! - breaking up my viewing of videos that i want to watch- REALLY REALLY ANNOYING!
Im interested in bass but the absurd amount of ads I've seen of you advertising your course have been really deterring me from it. It's just annoying, I appreciate trying to teach people something as beautiful as music, but over-advertisement is a thing. Shoving a thing down people's throats makes them not want it, not accept it.
#1 could also be “modes”
#2 … “on the 1”
#4… “the same licks”
#5 … “ in 1 or 2 keys”
But also 100% agree with all of your answers.
I’ve been playing bass for around 12 years and Scott always has something new to show me.
Love this channel!
Another at least three fails. 1: Lack of articulation. When you are playing melodies on bass, you don't make the notes sing with some human expression. So you don't add Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, Slides, String-bending, or Vibrato. So add those articulations into your playing and you'll see and here some wonderful results. 2: You don't add dynamics into your playing. So you play quiet all the time or you are just slamming away all the time. So you can learn to pluck hard or soft and learn how to control your plucking intensity on the fly. So learn some dynamics and your solos will work out for the better. And finally 3: You don't understand Tone-shaping. Now obviously you have to move your fretting-hand around all over the place because you have to fret notes. But you forget that you can move your plucking-hand as well. Usually it is glued to the neck pickup. I was guilty of this too. And being on the neck pickup is a grate default position for your average bass playing in a band setting. But unglue that plucking-hand and move it around as you pluck. If you do that, you will add tone-shaping into your solos and that can make them even more interesting.
Good supplemental support !
I’ll tell you what, all of Scott’s 5 fails really lead back to fail # 1, especially #2, 3, and 4. That said, your 3 fails pretty much fall into the same category. Hence, it looks like you could kind of say there’s two major fails, and each of those two fails have sub points that need to be addressed. 👨🏻
1) Melody 2) Vocalization
i completely agree. articulation and dynamics bring A LOT of colour into your playing.
Agree entirely - these are the best ways to introduce some personal character into your playing.
I wish i could play like the.... 4:18 "You Don't Leave Space" I can't wait to hear someone day these words to me.... Right now all us none soloers do is leave mad space....lol Nice lesson and I do understand what he is getting at. Peace and love to all bass players
Love it! I’ve been thumping bass for almost 40 years now, and I learn something new from all your videos. Off to the woodshed!
There’s always someone to click on the thumb down, but why ??
Scott is a very good pedagogue and in addition he is a very good bassist.
It is possible that this lesson is not complete but it manages to give a maximum of information in a short video, otherwise it would take more than 10 hours of video to explain all the tricks of improvisation and harmony
I feel like many people click dislike if the video's not the exact information they were looking for or they just didn't particularly care for it. I only dislike videos that I think nobody should see, so I actually hardly ever do that. If it wasn't what I'm looking for I'll just leave.
This was the perfect video for me to watch right now, I’ve been feeling like I’m stuck in a rut with my playing and I can’t wait to practice this stuff. Awesome as usual!
The one term I will never forget when it comes to soloing came from a Jazz Festival I went to in high school. The judges listen and record on tape their thoughts, tips, and critiques for the bands they were listening to. There was one judge commenting on a saxophone solo and referred to, and I quote:
"Diarrhea of the horn"
and went on to explain that it is not enough to know what notes to use, but also when not to play a note at all, and that goes for all instruments.
Also, in art, this idea is referred to as "negative space," and it's the idea that an object can't have form if the empty space around it doesn't also have form.
That's an unforgettable lesson indeed dude! Embracing the negative space is SO important! 🙌🏻🧡🔥
Thank You so much Scott, your Practice Accelerator drastically improved my Bass knowledge, technique, confidence and desire to improve. I'm really considering purchasing the Jazz Accelerator to move further along my Bass odyssey. Keep, keeping it Bass!
I’m signing up !
And I can’t wait to be a better bass player in 15 weeks.
Fail #4 cut me deep, but dang you're right. Love the advice, I'm already feeling how chord tones can help me work off that bad habit.
#2 - also starting every phrase on "1" #4 - always using the proscribed scale for the particular chord type
Thank you for this Scott! I may not be a bass soloist, but it's a very good lesson to learn
I just shift from a 4 strings bass tuned in B standard to a 5 strings, so I have the G string back. I also started to get interested in bass solos and tapping, but didn't know where to start.
Thanks to make this video !
This guy love being in the spot light
Wonderfully presented SD.. You showed me what I need.. I’m still not enrolled but don’t fold. SBL FOREVER… I becoming a badass and will want to jump on board after I finish this course.
Great video! If I could add one, it would be starting on the downbeat of one. I STILL do this on my main instrument as soon as I'm working on something that is difficult for me. lol
I know the arpeggios so I will definetly practice this!!! Thanks
Bass solo... Best part of any gig to use the gents and go to the bar.
I play bass, I love playing in bands and I love the sound of the bass... But bass solos (just like drum solos) are the musical equivalent of an ad break in a TV show for me.
I'm sure the people making the adverts are very talented, but I'm putting the kettle on...
Always been a pocket player kinda like Cliff Williams. My job is to make the guitar players shine. A rock solid rhythm section is critical to any band. I make it a point not to bore people with my noodling.
As a drummer I totally agree no one needs a bass or drum solo except the player.
Then you shouldn't be playing bass...that or you should improve your playing so that it's the exciting part. No one left when Bootsy solos.
@@chazmartin5725 Fair comment.
I love playing bass. Been in bands for years. Never felt a bass solo was an exciting thing though. I've seen Bootsy Collins play. Amazing and talented musician no doubt. I'm bored after ten minutes still. I like songs, that's all. Just personal preference.
As a comparison... I like watching football, but don't enjoy those guys who can do tricks with a football all day. Very clever, but mundane. I rather see two whole teams play a game.
Just personal opinion.
agreed. James Jamerson and Jack Bruce preferred to never solo.
Awesome video! I'm very guilty of only using the minor pentatonic so this will be very helpful for breaking out of that and learning more arpeggios. Thanks Scott!
Thank you Mr scott. This is really an eye opener
these short, simple videos are amazingly helpful.
it's easy to grasp what you mean, but they also give you a lot of homework, so you can see real progress.
Boy that Ken Smith sounds killer! I'm guilty of #2 especially and my own pet peeve...losing the groove.
Best Channel on TH-cam
I know I had a go at you for your recent modes video - but to give you your dues, by contrast, this is superb. And there is s a reason- the structure. You state clearly & simply what the fails are, demonstrate them, and then show how to avoid them. Well done Scotty.
This video did it for me. Just enrolled!
My bass playing can hold the band down, but when it's time to solo I sure suck, thanks Scott.
Guilty for #2. Great stuff! Thank you, Scott 👍🏽
I wish I could scoop that extra $200, looks like a great course, Scott!
Right on! btw Julliard does not teach jazz theory etc, they teach melodies and counterpoint.
You guys get to solo?
🤣
Bruhhhh
Burrrrr
Great comeback!🤙🏾👍🏾
Thank you! What a superb content!
My thoughts on the blank spaces:
1 scales
2 the root
3 the box
4 the lick
5 at home- not going out and seeing what others are doing.
Hey Scott! What are those wonderful little animals on ur headstock?
You really are an outstanding teacher Scott. Yes I know you never gave seen a comment like this.
👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Killer advice, wish I d seen this Jazz course before enrolling on the technique accelerator, the technique is great and I am enjoying it but this would have been more relevant, being honest.
Thank you Scott! The most informative, helpful 10 minutes I have ever seen in bass instruction.
What’s that bass that Jaco is holding in 1:21?
I have a question, for improv on bass for beginners should you only play the notes in that chord? I am just so confused with that
thx man it's great for beginner bass like me
Was that Dennis Davis with Jaco?
Good day! Tell, please, what's the model of guitar you have in this video!?
Due to neuropathy in my left hand, I can no longer play bass guitar. For the last few months I have been using a Novation Bass Station II to play keyboard bass mostly with my right hand. My question is whether the Jazz Accelerator would be useful for someone in my position.
If you are playing keyboard you do best to take keyboard lessons. Embrace the keyboard and you will enhance your abitity to platy all instruments.
When you take music courses at a university theory courses are all taught on the keyboard, then you have lessons on playing your instrument.
Whay he's talking about,all it it, for example playing the arpegios, thats all done on a keyboard too, so if your learned the keyboard you be able to do what's in this class and then some.
😂. You told not to do everything I try not to do but fall back into, I do find the soloing is very effected by the other guys you are playing with, som actually get lost when I don’t play the root notes, drives me mad. One thing I found that helped me solo was to solo using no root notes which is a great challenge.
best lesson
I see the enrolment for the Jazz Accelerator course has now closed - it says it starts in late August so have you reached the student limit? If so, when is the next one scheduled? Thanks!
This was for the first enrolment of the Jazz Accelerator when it launched 2 years ago. The Jazz Accelerator will be re-launching later this year as a higher tier course with dedicated coaching (at a higher price point). Details TBA
Guilty of number 4 something fvcking fierce.
Scott,
Is the accelerator course separate from your bass lessons course I already subscribe to?
Thanks,
Mike
Please get Matthew Ramsey on the program. Guy is a monster, and has a super unique sound.
There is no one more browbeaten and demeaned than are us bassists. Don't play solos--learn guitar if you want that. Don't play so loud. Don't play so busy. But also, don't play so boring. Don't slap. Don't play 5-string. Don't play so many high notes. Don't play all low notes. Did you clip your nails? Don't use a pick. Where's your pick? Don't play fretless. Don't play at all, the synth player does that. Don't leave your room.
You're joking right?
You proved my point
How did Gene Simons make the opening clip?
I'm definitely guilty of 2 and 3 more often than not 😬
You're amazing!
Clever test pattern!
I feel called out.
What kind of bass is Scott playing in this video, make and model?
This is an early 80s Ken Smith BT4 - th-cam.com/video/mCSCnb-z19Q/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUNU0JMIGtlbiBzbWl0aA%3D%3D
May i ask what the glove is for?
Hello Scott, Where is The backing track?
I've got all five down pat, which surprised me. But my solos still suck. Why? I keep getting lost in the chord sequence. ..!!!
I start on 2 instead of root for tension and release
good topic bruh
Scott Devine plays so damn fine
What's that lil thingee on Scott's tuners?
Kermit
A bass without Kermit is like a punk without ideas.
I need one of these little guys anyone know where I can get one?
The root thing is my bad habit.
As a bassist I don’t like solos on bass, it’s just not a solo instrument. Jazz maybe but rock forget it. Jazz just doesn’t do it for me
pow! you rock!
8:00
I thought Fail #2 was gonna be starting every phrase on the 1 beat
Fail #4 Club here! :) haha
😅tbh i just fool around my fretboard till i find something good
Hey it’s the real Scott instead of the reasonable facsimile!!
Bass solo? Great, where's my Wah Wah Pedal?
The best way to fix your bass solo???
Cut the bass solo
Crap! Another accelerator that I HAVE to do. Why do you much so many good courses? 🤓
🤘
I'm a guitarist who started on bass. Bass solos are like rocking horse shit. You are band glue. Keep time and show up pls🌴
Fail 1: You’re not Joe Dart
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WEEEEE DON'T WANT TO LEARNNNNN BAAAAAAAS calm down already with ads bombardment
your ads are becoming annoyingly invasive
I realize it’s a glove but his hand looks like it’s dead. Maybe there’s a bandaid flesh tone version.
CAN YOU PLEASE STOP INTERUPTING MY TH-cam VIEWING! every bloody day im interupted by your CONSTANT adds!!!!!!! - breaking up my viewing of videos that i want to watch- REALLY REALLY ANNOYING!
Im interested in bass but the absurd amount of ads I've seen of you advertising your course have been really deterring me from it. It's just annoying, I appreciate trying to teach people something as beautiful as music, but over-advertisement is a thing. Shoving a thing down people's throats makes them not want it, not accept it.