Greetings! I have tried so many Bass teachers online and by far Mr. Brown is the best! Mr. Brown is truly a bass instructor for beginners, I'm so impressed with his teaching style. I am 62 years old, and I am using bass for therapy. Theretofore, I am going to call him Dr. Brown the Bass Doctor. Dr. Brown You're a blessing. Please keep this series going. I am Just starting to learn bass now, and your patience, the tempo, and close-up to the fretboard when explaining is excellent, perfect for me, I really appreciated it. My God continue to bless you with that special talent. Respectfully, Ramon
Same here... even if I am juuuuust a bit younger. A bit stuck with guitar learning so far and I find practicing the bass far more satisfying. Rich is a blessing for us.
I have tried so many Bass teachers online and Mr. Brown is the best! There is something about his voice, pace, demeaner and personality that I totally relate to. if he's selling it, I'm buyin it! Donating now!
You, sir, are a godsend to this 59 year old newbie bassist wannabe (and probably as well as everyone else who stops on your channel). Your lessons are awesome and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for them!
Thks. Appreciate you slowly taking your lessons through.Many bassist seem to just flaunt their skills forgetting their audience can’t play, your lesson is well absorbed.
OK, I am new and have been looking at lots of bass videos on TH-cam. Of course, everybody likes something different, I suppose. But these videos (Beginner 1 and 2) have been super helpful for me. I think it is always helpful to say why something is good so here you go. Instead of throwing a lot of notes at me or getting me to memorize the top of the fredboard in one chunk, the three notes at a time thing was great for me. I am amazed at how much it helped. Also, you mixed in the reminders about the fingering techniques for the right and left hand and that was really good too. So, in two short lessons, I feel like I learned a lot. Nice job. The Lord willing, I plan to go through all of these until I play like Jack Bruce. LOL! Just kidding. But hopeful!
Stay hopeful, and keep putting in the work, brother Raymond! Thank you so much for watching. Stay focused and you'll be playing those Cream tunes before you know it!
There are people who can teach and those who can’t. You have natural ability, patience even perfect voice tone to be a teacher. Thank you so much! Please don’t stop;)
Great lessons, basics first always. Retired professional drummer here, after 40+ years of just drums (and percussion) my love for the bass can no longer sit idle, let the funk flow!!hahaha😂
Im so impressed with your teaching style. Im 64 and have been a drummer for 50 years. Just starting to learn bass now, and your patience is appreciated.
Rich I am following your program a step at a time. Its better than the teacher I am using. Hes just teaching songs. You're teaching me the correct way. And I appreciate it
You just gave me an insight nobody else has on YT. I was buzzing and it drove me mad. Reason? Plucking strings too hard. Solution? Turn the amp up and let that do the work. Marvellous and thank you.
Excellent lesson.... Sometimes it's hard to keep up, let alone, remember. Rich Brown speaks clearly, and keep it basic and simple! The information is actually being processed... Neuroplasicity! 👊🏾
Hey, god has sent me to you. I had bass guitar lessons in 2012 and have not picked up a bass guitar since 2014. I want to continue learning bass. You are so much more patient. Thank you for presenting this pertinent video lesson. 😊
Thank you for going slow and steady. I am 69 and just learning bass. I have been a rhythm guitar player all my life but always wanted to learn bass so I am following your lessons. ❤
Can’t say thank you enough for taking the time to teach us new bass players. I feel like I’m learning so much and I’m picking up on the lessons faster than expected. Still gonna take my time, but I’m very happy with the progress.
Awesome! Like my comment in the previous video. Mr Brown knows how to teach. Without any hurry opposite from many other teachers. Thanks again Mr Brown.
Rich, a friend of mine recommended I follow you for my new adventure of beginning to learn to play bass. You are a gifted teacher and thank you so much for your time that you put into making these lessons, and hope to join as a paying member soon!
I ENJOYED LESSON 1 LAST NIGHT!!!!!!! SIMPLE .... GREAT PACE.... NOT ALL THAT MUSIC JARGON.... MATTER OF FACT WILL PRACTICE AGAIN TODAY BEFORE I BEGIN LESSON 2..... Thank you Mr. Rich Brown!!! Page L . in JAX FL
Thank you so much Mr. Brown. I don’t know how to play any instrument in my life, I came across lesson for bass beginners and your teaching method made me want and love to learn bass. I’m over 50 and English is my second language also! ❤
Today, I wiped my tears and decided to pick up the bass I brought nearly 4 months ago and teach myself never too much but it isn't as easy as I thought especially after 2 stokes this year that has changed my dexterity. I am so glad I found your videos under the Luther tutorial because after the first 6 notes I was lost. After your 1st lesson, I understand the hand positioning better and play those 6 notes so much better and was able to tune the bass too. Thank you ❤ your new student Suga raye 🎉
I’m a long time guitar player trying to learn how to play bass properly. The note names are remedial for me, but your explanations of how these exercises will benefit down the road are excellent and have me wanting to do them from the mindset of being brand new to any stringed instrument. Thank you.
At 67 I've played a little guitar and just picked up the bass and i must say that you sir offer THE best instruction that I've seen on the internet. So easy to understand and learn proper technique. Thank you so much!!!
60 years old and finaly i bought a bass.I love music but the first i hear is the bass.I am from Holland.I thank you because TH-cam mister Brown geven me the groove to play!! I am still an beginner but thans a lote.greets Denny
What The Flock Of Seagulls - Back To Back Video - Well Done Brother Rich - Also, The Rest Stroke Was New To Me - I Am Familiar With Raking But Not Resting - Way Cool - And Yes, Saying The Notes Out Loud Is Very Beneficial For Sure - Light Touch , Alternating Plucks , And Breaking Up The Routine - Outstanding Go Team Human, Cheers
Unfortunately the back to back uploads was a failed experiment that ended up doing more harm to my analytics than good. I'll try it again with a different approach. I do enjoy adding more content at a faster rate. It's just a matter of figuring out the best way to help the channel's overall growth. Team Human on three... one two three TEAM HUMAN!!!!!📣
Wish I had this incredible resource when I started in 2015. What a master instructor! I will still follow along, I will always learn new things from you..l am a thumb floater though…so I will practice anchoring it
I have been playing bass for 17 years in my church’s worship band. I do ok, but I am self-taught and many of my fundamentals (like putting my thumb in the correct place on my fretting hand) are off. And it has limited my playing ability. So I need to learn everything from the ground up. I am amazed that you offer a complete series of lessons like this for free. God bless you, Rich!
I'm here to help. 🙂 I hope at least some of the information in this library of videos resonates with you. All the best to you on your ever-evolving bass journey!
Just picked up a Bass a a few days ago! I found your Intro videos helpful for someone who hadn’t picked up an instrument before. Thank you for your time.
I start learning during Covid and I still a beginner. I’m taking the refresher classes with you. Just like everyone else said you are the best I’ve seen online.
What a patience! What kindness! What Huminity! Respect and thank for your teaching! I started playing piano at the age of 8 and studied for 12 years. I just played the guitar by myself. I always wanted to learn the bass guitar. Now i'm 47 and I bought an acoustic bass guitar 3 months ago, because I want to play blues, and Jazz. I started to learn. I have a bass guitar teacher and he teaches the same way, he calls it "sweep. it's perfect. Thank you
Absolute beginner here, if you don’t even know the names of the strings yet (me) these are the videos to watch. The only tutorial that’s made me confident in my ability to learn the instrument
i know the notes but learning things like "touch the strings lightly" and other FUN-DA-MENTALS are helping me tremedously...and a brush up on the notes don't hurt ..helps me get a bit faster
Thank you for covering alternating right hand fingers. I was driving myself crazy trying to keep to 1212 plucking but it wasn't feeling natural in some instances, so doubling the middle finger as I change strings, knowing that's normal, makes me feel better. Spent a half hour working on alternating cross fingering, but that'll pay off in the future...
EFG ABC, you made it easy, I will practice this for a few day and then the skips, again you make it easy and I love you no that your taking to Beginners
On like week 3 now with this lesson. Anxious to move onto the next. Not sure if I’m ready yet though. In any case. Thank you for this. I’ve improved since watching your videos. I’ll be looking forward to sharing updates on my progress throughout the lessons.
Hello Rich, if you don't have it in another video already I think you could have a future lesson on just right hand fingering strategy, resting, walking, and ad speed in advanced lessons. I just started a few months ago and no one but you covers this important piece that is integral to beginner confidence.
Thanks man, I really appreciate the lessons. My dad recently gave me his old bass and was really happy to have me play it and I struggled to find some good videos but this really helped so thanks for the time and effort.
Started learning the Bass about 6 weeks ago, I need baby steps, this is a good pace, however when you mention keys, it should also be mentioned the freight and string, ie: E 1 = F . I am still learning where the keys are. Thanks
Finally, a bass player who teaches at a pace that a beginner can follow. I truly appreciate you man!
My kid just started lessons, these are so helpful on the side. ❤
Exactly. I try following that Bassbuzz page, and tho dude is super knowledgeable, it’s just a bit much basically most of the time 😅
I was going to comment the same thing!
Greetings! I have tried so many Bass teachers online and by far Mr. Brown is the best! Mr. Brown is truly a bass instructor for beginners, I'm so impressed with his teaching style. I am 62 years old, and I am using bass for therapy. Theretofore, I am going to call him Dr. Brown the Bass Doctor.
Dr. Brown You're a blessing. Please keep this series going. I am Just starting to learn bass now, and your patience, the tempo, and close-up to the fretboard when explaining is excellent, perfect for me, I really appreciated it.
My God continue to bless you with that special talent.
Respectfully,
Ramon
Same here... even if I am juuuuust a bit younger. A bit stuck with guitar learning so far and I find practicing the bass far more satisfying.
Rich is a blessing for us.
Totally agree. His teaching is just perfect. 👌🏾
Hi Rich Brown, thanks for the way you are speaking. Slow speed speaking. Nice for us who are not americans. I'm from Cameroon.
Thank you Rich !
They have the slow and speed feature on TH-cam. I have to 1.5 rich to speed his slow ass up😂
Honestly, it’s nice for us Americans too 😂
@@Bibblebabblerthat’s funny lol
I have tried so many Bass teachers online and Mr. Brown is the best! There is something about his voice, pace, demeaner and personality that I totally relate to. if he's selling it, I'm buyin it! Donating now!
Thank you so much! I found my instructor. I’ve had a bass since I was in my 20s. I’m in my 50s now and finally. May you be blessed!
You, sir, are a godsend to this 59 year old newbie bassist wannabe (and probably as well as everyone else who stops on your channel). Your lessons are awesome and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for them!
Thank you so much, Alan. That means a lot to me, friend and neighbour.
Thks. Appreciate you slowly taking your lessons through.Many bassist seem to just flaunt their skills forgetting their audience can’t play, your lesson is well absorbed.
OK, I am new and have been looking at lots of bass videos on TH-cam. Of course, everybody likes something different, I suppose. But these videos (Beginner 1 and 2) have been super helpful for me. I think it is always helpful to say why something is good so here you go. Instead of throwing a lot of notes at me or getting me to memorize the top of the fredboard in one chunk, the three notes at a time thing was great for me. I am amazed at how much it helped. Also, you mixed in the reminders about the fingering techniques for the right and left hand and that was really good too. So, in two short lessons, I feel like I learned a lot. Nice job. The Lord willing, I plan to go through all of these until I play like Jack Bruce. LOL! Just kidding. But hopeful!
Stay hopeful, and keep putting in the work, brother Raymond! Thank you so much for watching. Stay focused and you'll be playing those Cream tunes before you know it!
There are people who can teach and those who can’t. You have natural ability, patience even perfect voice tone to be a teacher. Thank you so much! Please don’t stop;)
Great lessons, basics first always. Retired professional drummer here, after 40+ years of just drums (and percussion) my love for the bass can no longer sit idle, let the funk flow!!hahaha😂
I have been scouring youtube for an in depth bass instructor. You're doing God's work. Please keep this series going!!! I appreciate it, Unk!!!
Surprisingly the last exercise appeared to be tricky one. That is why I like Rich’s lessons :)
These are awesome bass lessons. Love your style and want to thank you for all the new bass players out there!
Im so impressed with your teaching style. Im 64 and have been a drummer for 50 years. Just starting to learn bass now, and your patience is appreciated.
Rich I am following your program a step at a time. Its better than the teacher I am using. Hes just teaching songs. You're teaching me the correct way. And I appreciate it
You just gave me an insight nobody else has on YT. I was buzzing and it drove me mad. Reason? Plucking strings too hard. Solution? Turn the amp up and let that do the work. Marvellous and thank you.
Rich, these are fabulous. you are helping a bunch of us trying to start correctly and slowly. THANK YOU
Excellent lesson.... Sometimes it's hard to keep up, let alone, remember. Rich Brown speaks clearly, and keep it basic and simple! The information is actually being processed... Neuroplasicity! 👊🏾
Hey, god has sent me to you. I had bass guitar lessons in 2012 and have not picked up a bass guitar since 2014. I want to continue learning bass. You are so much more patient. Thank you for presenting this pertinent video lesson. 😊
Hey, Mr brown. Thank you for your content. No comedy filler, just teaching.
Thank you for going slow and steady. I am 69 and just learning bass. I have been a rhythm guitar player all my life but always wanted to learn bass so I am following your lessons. ❤
Can’t say thank you enough for taking the time to teach us new bass players. I feel like I’m learning so much and I’m picking up on the lessons faster than expected. Still gonna take my time, but I’m very happy with the progress.
Awesome! Like my comment in the previous video. Mr Brown knows how to teach. Without any hurry opposite from many other teachers. Thanks again Mr Brown.
Appreciate the reassurance that I don't have to be awesome right from the start. Makes practicing more rewarding.
Rich, a friend of mine recommended I follow you for my new adventure of beginning to learn to play bass. You are a gifted teacher and thank you so much for your time that you put into making these lessons, and hope to join as a paying member soon!
I ENJOYED LESSON 1 LAST NIGHT!!!!!!! SIMPLE .... GREAT PACE.... NOT ALL THAT MUSIC JARGON.... MATTER OF FACT WILL PRACTICE AGAIN TODAY BEFORE I BEGIN LESSON 2..... Thank you Mr. Rich Brown!!! Page L . in JAX FL
Thanks Rich your the best love your slow delivery and easy approach.
This is a great series! Thanks for taking things at a pace that enables us to learn things correctly!
I subscribed after only going halfway through Lesson One. Your demeanor and spirit made me an instant fan. Thank you.
I agree with the post below mine. You know how to get a newbie as me up & going. I can not thank you enough my friend .😁
God bless you man. This is awesome!
Thank you SO much, Rich! You’re a dream come true! God bless you! 🙏🏽✨💖
You make it easy. I will need to watch several times to get the patterns down.
Thank you so much Mr. Brown. I don’t know how to play any instrument in my life, I came across lesson for bass beginners and your teaching method made me want and love to learn bass. I’m over 50 and English is my second language also! ❤
Today, I wiped my tears and decided to pick up the bass I brought nearly 4 months ago and teach myself never too much but it isn't as easy as I thought especially after 2 stokes this year that has changed my dexterity.
I am so glad I found your videos under the Luther tutorial because after the first 6 notes I was lost. After your 1st lesson, I understand the hand positioning better and play those 6 notes so much better and was able to tune the bass too.
Thank you ❤ your new student Suga raye 🎉
Thanks Rich, great lessons and fantastic teaching style. Thanks again!!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
I’m a long time guitar player trying to learn how to play bass properly. The note names are remedial for me, but your explanations of how these exercises will benefit down the road are excellent and have me wanting to do them from the mindset of being brand new to any stringed instrument. Thank you.
Nice job! Thank for slow and helpful lessons #1 & 2. Going on to lesson #3!
At 67 I've played a little guitar and just picked up the bass and i must say that you sir offer THE best instruction that I've seen on the internet. So easy to understand and learn proper technique. Thank you so much!!!
60 years old and finaly i bought a bass.I love music but the first i hear is the bass.I am from Holland.I thank you because TH-cam mister Brown geven me the groove to play!! I am still an beginner but thans a lote.greets Denny
What The Flock Of Seagulls - Back To Back Video - Well Done Brother Rich - Also, The Rest Stroke Was New To Me - I Am Familiar With Raking But Not Resting - Way Cool - And Yes, Saying The Notes Out Loud Is Very Beneficial For Sure - Light Touch , Alternating Plucks , And Breaking Up The Routine - Outstanding
Go Team Human,
Cheers
Unfortunately the back to back uploads was a failed experiment that ended up doing more harm to my analytics than good. I'll try it again with a different approach. I do enjoy adding more content at a faster rate. It's just a matter of figuring out the best way to help the channel's overall growth.
Team Human on three...
one
two
three
TEAM HUMAN!!!!!📣
Thanks 4 taking care of us beginner's Rich Great lesson. Can't wait to practice
Thank you for helping someone like me I adore you !
My mentor ❤❤❤
Wish I had this incredible resource when I started in 2015. What a master instructor! I will still follow along, I will always learn new things from you..l am a thumb floater though…so I will practice anchoring it
Thank you !!
My problem is exactly what you mentioned in lessons 1 and 2. I'm playing with one finger. I think these excersizes should help.
I have been playing bass for 17 years in my church’s worship band. I do ok, but I am self-taught and many of my fundamentals (like putting my thumb in the correct place on my fretting hand) are off. And it has limited my playing ability. So I need to learn everything from the ground up. I am amazed that you offer a complete series of lessons like this for free. God bless you, Rich!
I'm here to help. 🙂 I hope at least some of the information in this library of videos resonates with you. All the best to you on your ever-evolving bass journey!
Excellent Rich, thanks for taking the time for us beginners.
appreciate your lessons
Thank you for people like you that take from their precious time share their knowledge with us.
Thanks Rich. Great lessons!!!
It's been a decade since I played. Keep the "why" to practice something explanations coming. Great teacher, thanks.
Just picked up a Bass a a few days ago! I found your Intro videos helpful for someone who hadn’t picked up an instrument before. Thank you for your time.
I start learning during Covid and I still a beginner. I’m taking the refresher classes with you. Just like everyone else said you are the best I’ve seen online.
Thanks for doing the beginner series, fantastic teacher
I've been playing basic guitar for years and have seriously considering picking up the bass as a second instrument. Thank you for sharing!
What a patience! What kindness! What Huminity! Respect and thank for your teaching! I started playing piano at the age of 8 and studied for 12 years. I just played the guitar by myself. I always wanted to learn the bass guitar. Now i'm 47 and I bought an acoustic bass guitar 3 months ago, because I want to play blues, and Jazz. I started to learn. I have a bass guitar teacher and he teaches the same way, he calls it "sweep. it's perfect. Thank you
Absolute beginner here, if you don’t even know the names of the strings yet (me) these are the videos to watch. The only tutorial that’s made me confident in my ability to learn the instrument
Thank you for my first lesson. You simplified it and slowed it done for me.
Great vid. Thank you, for posting. I definitely subscribed.
i actually learned so much that improved my basic fundamentals i decided to go to lesson 2...this from someone whos been "pecking the bass" for a year
i know the notes but learning things like "touch the strings lightly" and other FUN-DA-MENTALS are helping me tremedously...and a brush up on the notes don't hurt ..helps me get a bit faster
TECHNIQUE!!!!
Thank you for covering alternating right hand fingers. I was driving myself crazy trying to keep to 1212 plucking but it wasn't feeling natural in some instances, so doubling the middle finger as I change strings, knowing that's normal, makes me feel better. Spent a half hour working on alternating cross fingering, but that'll pay off in the future...
Thank you Mr. Brown, totally appreciated 😉✌️
Thanks for sharing the knowledge sir I'm 46 from Philippines I like the way you teach hope I can really make it❤️❤️
Hi Rich, really easy simple way to get across where and what to play as a complete beginner thanks and keep up the good work
EFG ABC, you made it easy, I will practice this for a few day and then the skips, again you make it easy and I love you no that your taking to Beginners
Thank you for helping me back into playing bass Rich! Keep on rocking the low end 🤘
Thank you Sir .Love the way you sharing..I'm learning to play the bass first time.
Thank you Rich,the new player lessons are just what i need🤗💜
Thanks Rich, it's important to learn where the notes are on your instrument. Peace and love.
This so great!! I am actually learning what I am supposed to be doing. I truly appreciate this learning session.
Thank you for lesson 2. Your style of teaching helps a lot brother 😅😊
More great advice on the essential fundamentals: Light touch. That's where the tone lives.
Rich- You are a fantastic instructor.
Just started learning bass and your videos have been awesome! Thank you!
So good wow 😲😲😲
Very impressive
Please I want to follow all your study and guide please
The link that I can follow you up
i love your ability to teach thank u so much
Great lecciones. Appreciate the play on words with your name. Right on.
Love you brother!! Ever since I saw you at sbl 🙏 gotta love all your stuff... And you don't talk "too much".. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
On like week 3 now with this lesson. Anxious to move onto the next. Not sure if I’m ready yet though.
In any case. Thank you for this. I’ve improved since watching your videos. I’ll be looking forward to sharing updates on my progress throughout the lessons.
Sir you are honest player I love your teaching style
Thank you, you’re doing good in the world.
These are great! My first day on bass and I'm feeling encouraged that I can learn this instrument! Subscribed!
Yes love your classes 👍🏻😁. I am starting back and have learned allot
great lesson - thanks for the clear beginner content - hope you can keep making easy content for the newbies :)
Hello Rich, if you don't have it in another video already I think you could have a future lesson on just right hand fingering strategy, resting, walking, and ad speed in advanced lessons. I just started a few months ago and no one but you covers this important piece that is integral to beginner confidence.
Slow and steady!! Thanks I’m new!!!!
Doing this on Bass strings helps my guitar playing fingers get stronger.. 😎
Thanks man, I really appreciate the lessons. My dad recently gave me his old bass and was really happy to have me play it and I struggled to find some good videos but this really helped so thanks for the time and effort.
Much love, best channel I found!!
❤Thank you for this tutorial 🙌. I’m learning how to play BASS👍
Que Dieu vous bénisse pour le travail que vous faites
Thanks very much sir, i am so blessed i think with your intructions i will make it.
Thanks for the lesson, Rich!
Hi RB, thanks for your teaching
Thanks Rich I'm on lesson 2. I really enjoy your lessons.
Thank you for watching. All the best to you on your bass journey.
Started learning the Bass about 6 weeks ago, I need baby steps, this is a good pace, however when you mention keys, it should also be mentioned the freight and string, ie: E 1 = F . I am still learning where the keys are. Thanks
So glad I found your channel 😊
Thanks , I will follow all of these lessons for beginners . The best you can get on youtube ❤
Nice lesson learnt heaps
Thanks ; I really appreciate your help