The Essential Scale for Creating Great Funk Grooves

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  • @richbrownbass
    @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Not YOUR mama. I meant the song! 😅
    th-cam.com/video/yyngFurWy14/w-d-xo.html

    • @Dis-Emboweled
      @Dis-Emboweled ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The reason I hit the like! 😂

    • @tossinmountains
      @tossinmountains ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol l ĺ😊ĺĺl

    • @mladenmandaric6688
      @mladenmandaric6688 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      as soon as you said it, honest to God, I went for the Subscribe button and then I realized I actually already subscribed recently, but I still haven't took a deep dive into your content. Thanks for the amazing video!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mladenmandaric6688 thank you for watching, and subscribing!

    • @drumspacebasel
      @drumspacebasel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but my mama did! 🤣

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Funk is where bass really shines.

  • @741246
    @741246 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    As a guitarist who also plays bass, and is learning to play bass like a bass, not just a lower register guitar, these videos are great.

    • @GS-uy4xo
      @GS-uy4xo ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I’m fighting the same fight - there’s hope for us with people like Rich sharing such great nuggets!

    • @scotts653
      @scotts653 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like a bass. 🎣

    • @rothloaf1980
      @rothloaf1980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@Blessed by Gaia I'm a bass player also playing guitar. Using a bassist foundation, cool unordinary stuff came out of the guitar, then I noticed myself transferring guitar stuff back to the bass... cross pollenation is cool.
      I don't use a guitar pick, nor any fingerstyle guit technique. I use Claypool's technique. Try that man.

    • @redonja09
      @redonja09 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!!

    • @dirtabd
      @dirtabd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When you understand the theory and science it opens up a whole other world to matching notes and frequencies that resonate.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    The funkier, the better. Always love how accessible these concepts can be.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you so much for watching!

    • @lewikono2781
      @lewikono2781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes you just go "oh is that all they're doing"
      I've had heaps of those moments learning the bass.

  • @5216philip
    @5216philip ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You are not only a great musician, but, you are also a great teacher!! Many thanks !

  • @bAgRiMoIrEsS.4
    @bAgRiMoIrEsS.4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    My mama did use that scale during her time at College of the Arts. Most of the time during third period, classical guitar theory.
    SERIOUSLY!!! Also, I love your videos your articulate teaching style show us your grace and patience that's one of the great bass players out there today.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's very kind of you to say. Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

    • @Gary-er4wk
      @Gary-er4wk ปีที่แล้ว

      Got to agree with that. And add a blessed.

    • @cricket27278
      @cricket27278 ปีที่แล้ว

      yo mama!

  • @2ShadesOfGray
    @2ShadesOfGray ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don’t even play the bass & I love the use of this mode

  • @LarnellLewisMusic
    @LarnellLewisMusic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    VIBES!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Also, good to know this 👉🏿 5:51

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      It works! You look at me with that stank face almost every time! LOL!

  • @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul
    @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul ปีที่แล้ว

    And all in one spot, literally, not too much movement, yet FUNKY. I recall Chuck Rainey saying similar; "There's lots of notes under one hand placing".
    Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

  • @arthur9924
    @arthur9924 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love the smile on your face when you play that lick, it is funky! Thanks Rich, I really appreciate your approach to music and teaching.

    • @whitenoisebe
      @whitenoisebe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, the funky grin! 😊

  • @mikeboracci7161
    @mikeboracci7161 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was trained by George Ortiz when I was 19. I'm 58 and still using the Dorian mode to create awesome lines. Seeing you for the first time today and you're teaching the Dorian scale just blew my mind. I love it. I'm now a fan of yours and I'm checking out your other videos

  • @clarekeating5169
    @clarekeating5169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man thank you, new favorite bass channel

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow! Thank you so much, Claire. 🙏🏾🙂

  • @jef9747
    @jef9747 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely brilliant teaching. I learnt so much from this - and I've been playing a long while. Always a school day. Thank you so much.

  • @tommyknapp895
    @tommyknapp895 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Spot on! As a bass player since the '80s, I have gotten a LOT of mileage out of the Dorian. Also, your phrasing is impeccable.

  • @davidloflin3098
    @davidloflin3098 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I knew that The Funkiest Note in the World was going to be featured when I saw this come up. I like how you tied things together with this one Rich, you're an outstanding instructor.

  • @D-Ski-Bike-Kayak-Etc-cv5tm
    @D-Ski-Bike-Kayak-Etc-cv5tm ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You're not only a great player, but also a GREAT teacher!

    • @robertdore9592
      @robertdore9592 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guys explanations are clear and concise even for someone with very poor music theory knowledge such as myself.

  • @thelonghairfreakypeople6374
    @thelonghairfreakypeople6374 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How you describe how to play notes with telling us what fret our finger needs to be on is what really clicks in my brain! Thanks for sharing

  • @Waltb_onbass
    @Waltb_onbass ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruh I literally just let this play on repeat for like 30 mins 😭🔥 LOCKED!

  • @heirling25
    @heirling25 ปีที่แล้ว

    See, this is why I love the Brown'stone.

  • @marcharris1475
    @marcharris1475 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is a great lesson. The 6th is massive. You're touch and tone are great, I'm subscribed just to listen.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, Marc. That means a lot.

  • @Muggfacepublishing
    @Muggfacepublishing ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a piano player, you know I can't play bass, so this is helpful, so thanks for that. I'll be thinking about this when I'm recording my next song, so thank you.

  • @jackhunt9725
    @jackhunt9725 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the natural minor shows up a lot in heavy metal and hard rock, like the song "little sister" by queens of the stone age. I only mention that song because i was learning it earlier today and they utilize this "b6 - 5 - b3" lick as a lead in to the main verse riff. using that minor 6. Love the dorian too, and your tone is amazing. Great video 👍

  • @Bassgroover
    @Bassgroover ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm here for that bass lick in the intro. Kills me every time.

  • @NicleT
    @NicleT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The light in your eyes and smile when you say Funk, it's priceless.
    I really love your playing and how you make a bass sound.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's very kind of you to say. Thank you so much!

  • @Dis-Emboweled
    @Dis-Emboweled ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I really like how you break it down for everyone, from Seasoned musicians to beginners.
    Great video!

    • @illuminatidetector8256
      @illuminatidetector8256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a beginner this makes no sense to me and I dont get what I'm missing

  • @the_nurk
    @the_nurk ปีที่แล้ว

    I have held a base in my hand for three practice sessions of 30 minutes and I just learned more than I ever thought I could

  • @ThatsOneNiceKitty
    @ThatsOneNiceKitty 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your left hand is smooth like butter.

  • @Spoketobrain
    @Spoketobrain ปีที่แล้ว

    "the funkiest note in the world" - how could I not subscribe??? ✌️

  • @yosoysoloyo4024
    @yosoysoloyo4024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cooool channel, I just subscribed!

  • @paultraynorbsc627
    @paultraynorbsc627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing much appreciated
    Liverpool UK 🇬🇧

  • @markfoster_mkfbass
    @markfoster_mkfbass ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks(for the Stank)!

  • @MorningPetrichor
    @MorningPetrichor ปีที่แล้ว

    Digressing; your right hand thumb at the first knuckle from the end allows the end of your thumb to bend back 90 deg. Mine does that on both hands and I often wondered if it made it harder for me to learn guitar. I'm learning bass now and am used to it, I have a long reach due to my height and being in proportion (everywhere 😊) so probably should have started with bass. Loving your instruction, your passion for even the sound of a scale is infectious, and it's like you are with me in my computer room just talking to me. Then you address everyone out there and break the illusion. But, you deserve more people subscribing to your music room. Maybe not enough OMGs or slapping something.

  • @privateerburrows
    @privateerburrows ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first encounter with this channel, and I'm subscribing with gladness. Great video. Lots of stuff to digest and assimilate.

  • @thejamnasium6447
    @thejamnasium6447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew it had to be the natural 6th when I saw the video title. it's just the funkiest sound one can achieve

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb. Lucid teaching is a gift of the gods, and you have it. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @MrPrincebass99
    @MrPrincebass99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson, Rich! Santana uses the Dorian for his solos quite often.

  • @clarkcannon
    @clarkcannon ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @tomislavsekerija1957TN
    @tomislavsekerija1957TN ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you man! You made me rethink my groovin! Opened some new area after years of rusty bumpy ride.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that. Thank you very much.

  • @hilarytoussaint3359
    @hilarytoussaint3359 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤ another super video where your teaching style and philosophy proves itself : " theory should never hinder proformance but rather make it attainable even for the novice as well.🎉🎉

    • @hilarytoussaint3359
      @hilarytoussaint3359 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sharp 11 coming up, perfectly ok when in the key of c. ( what's next to explore ) borrowing f # + c # . Thank you so much.

  • @nunnayuhbitness6708
    @nunnayuhbitness6708 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can be found at youtube "awesome 5/8 groove". This is a great theory lesson. Thank u very much!!!

  • @DavidAGates
    @DavidAGates ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed, I'm someone who does it all, so I need to up my bass playing. I have to say you've got a beautiful voice as well, I could fall asleep to it.

  • @RyanonBasss
    @RyanonBasss ปีที่แล้ว +5

    first video I've seen of yours Rich. This is the kind of bass content I've been looking for and resonate with! Thanks for explaining this

  • @npinder2002
    @npinder2002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson, and you have really nice light in your studio man.

  • @MichaelFarnbach-n9v
    @MichaelFarnbach-n9v ปีที่แล้ว

    RIch I love ya mate! I You have been a godsend to my bass playing. From a fan in Australia.

  • @tooncraft3d
    @tooncraft3d ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discovered your channel, just in time for my bass to arrived next week. Looking forward to watching some of your vids. TY 👍

  • @megasoid
    @megasoid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that bass line. Your tone is killer too, thank you.

  • @Shoeshine71
    @Shoeshine71 ปีที่แล้ว

    enjoy your manner of teaching, will look for more of your videos

  • @bassomatic6055
    @bassomatic6055 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everybody loves the root, third, fifth and (minor) seventh. But the true unsung heroes are the second and sixth. Gotta love the tritone stank between the 6th and minor 3rd.

  • @Likeaforest
    @Likeaforest ปีที่แล้ว

    תודה!

  • @milboful
    @milboful 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Huge fan of Rich Brown. He almost makes me want to learn theory!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much. We're all still learning!

  • @GharmanNL
    @GharmanNL 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow thats just about the greatest tip i've ever come across. Thank you!!

  • @pauloesteves7983
    @pauloesteves7983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Timbre murcho desse BAIXO....

  • @fragallo1188
    @fragallo1188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your clips are Gold. Thank you Mr. Brown

  • @beautifulcaucus
    @beautifulcaucus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your teaching style. You break things down so well why discussing complex stuff. Thanks!

  • @Mighty_Atheismo
    @Mighty_Atheismo ปีที่แล้ว

    My mama definitely has played the bass in the dorian mode. She will be proud to have been put up there with the GOATS like that.

  • @J3unG
    @J3unG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any scale, funky, bro. It's all about da playah. You know this. Dorian is just harmonic minor.

  • @Rangoslap8
    @Rangoslap8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That make me want to learn bass...that stuff is very familiar to me James Brown/ Scofield/RnB/ my local Older church musicians ....its like sunshine....always glad to see it.
    Louis Johnson....
    I only play drums. Musician family

  • @guitarfumar
    @guitarfumar ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes my favorite mode of all time!

  • @bellacephotography6086
    @bellacephotography6086 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! you just blew my mind.

  • @thebrinesolution
    @thebrinesolution 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your bass tone is FIRE!!

  • @ILikeToPlay
    @ILikeToPlay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great lesson! Very engaging, and I really like that you spell it out so thoroughly. It makes it easy to play around and understand the ideas.

  • @drewbirston6980
    @drewbirston6980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this Rich, so funky!

  • @davidbalan6571
    @davidbalan6571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Learning's Minor Arpeggios Dsus 4 , E7 and Bsus 4 and E7 for continuing rhythm blue's .

  • @AntoninoNuciforo
    @AntoninoNuciforo ปีที่แล้ว

    You keep getting it across in just the right way for my simple brain to take it in thank you .

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, just for being alive! I'm building on dorian RIGHT NOW BABY!!! .....AND the magic? I'm a keys guy. Anybody with a good sense of swing at 30% or 60% can play a funky af D, on only the whites!!!! ....but I beg all of you.... dig down into those other keys, they make use of the black keys! ❤

  • @mr.force1036
    @mr.force1036 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I should be using this scale. Straight up I should be using this scale!
    Thanks man, always appreciate your lessons.😎

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely my pleasure, Mr. Force! Thanks for watching!

  • @garyfujinami9911
    @garyfujinami9911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome teaching style! Man...I haven't practiced in terms of modes in a long time!

  • @johnrodriguez9977
    @johnrodriguez9977 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching You Tube videos for a while mostly on Latin style drumming. This is really something new, Rich Brown gives you an in-depth explanation of these important scales, and I'm a drummer !

  • @Toxoplasmosis679
    @Toxoplasmosis679 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dorian is my absolute favorite modal scale

  • @spiderbass65
    @spiderbass65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson, thank you!

  • @Swaggmire215
    @Swaggmire215 ปีที่แล้ว

    I play trombone but it easy to translate. I love thay fonk and live to hold baselines. Glad i found this channel

  • @positivityfunction
    @positivityfunction ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very useful and sounds awesome. Thanks.

  • @raddastronaut
    @raddastronaut ปีที่แล้ว

    Even Ya mama!
    Great start. 😂
    Dorian easiest put is a major scale with b3 and b7 instead. Same as the minor but the 6 is not flat, as you mentioned.

  • @cymbop
    @cymbop ปีที่แล้ว

    There's some buddha nature in you, Rich, and I appreciate it.

  • @kitoffour5783
    @kitoffour5783 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of the most helpful videos ive encontered. thank you

  • @davidgutkind3115
    @davidgutkind3115 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich- excellent. Very similar notes to the pentatonic lesson you gave some time back. 135. 35. 135 but love the add of the 7note. Thank you

  • @jward12
    @jward12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive. And very cool. Thank you Rich!

  • @jaex9617
    @jaex9617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this lesson in non-zero phonkativity.

  • @josephromano7867
    @josephromano7867 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again after so many years of playing I love the things i am. learning here it's the what fors from you Thank You so much!!

  • @createlovehappy
    @createlovehappy ปีที่แล้ว

    My mama did not, but my Kalamazoo bass playin dad did in the 70’s. Great lesson. I like the way you teach. Just sub’d. Much gratitude.

  • @ryanjakubiak4265
    @ryanjakubiak4265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been learning bass for a little less than a year, its still really tough but I am excited to continue trying! Your videos help so much, thank you you definitely got me to subscribe!

  • @marcin-talarczyk
    @marcin-talarczyk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, to the point, explained in a super easy way! Keep groovin! ❤

  • @XX-zk2lf
    @XX-zk2lf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funk, blues, and disco are what got me into playing the bass. Those and I also love the moody lines of new wave, goth rock, and post-punk. Unfortunately, I can't read music so am entirely dependent on tabs.

  • @stephengolden6080
    @stephengolden6080 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Rich, "funk'in around," Brown!🎸

  • @paulharris7037
    @paulharris7037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dorian all day - thanks Rich

  • @theycallmejpj
    @theycallmejpj ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Funk is located between the 6th and the flat7. Skank is having a minor third

    • @bardsamok9221
      @bardsamok9221 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So a 6th bent up a quarter tone?

  • @cheryal2809
    @cheryal2809 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:39 Man, that is funky. ( Aahhhhh. I've always been partial to the funk.)

  • @MyChrisfish
    @MyChrisfish ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, you have this stuff down COLD. subscribed and ready to learn. Thank you !!!

  • @bigoogie3737
    @bigoogie3737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome awesome demonstration. Mostly guitar player, love hitting major 6th in solos over minor. Time to apply to bass lines now!

  • @TracedaBassman
    @TracedaBassman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Rich. You’re a great teacher.

  • @gbkny1
    @gbkny1 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said Prince and i was like hmm. Then you started playing and i heard The Rainbow Children. Your good

  • @MrGwg11
    @MrGwg11 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:30 into this and i learned something. Mr. Brown, thank you again. Sincerely.

    • @MrGwg11
      @MrGwg11 ปีที่แล้ว

      And then it gets even more. OMG Mr. Brown. Everything here. My head…. 🤯

    • @MrGwg11
      @MrGwg11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah… i liked this video 5 times. I need to rewatch it.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrGwg11 lol thank you, brother!

  • @armignac
    @armignac ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great Videos! Keep them coming!!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll do my very best. Thank you for watching!

    • @armignac
      @armignac ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richbrownbass Thank you for doing these for us!
      One quick question, have you ever covered how you're recording all your videos? Your sound is always so clean and smooth and just perfect in my opinion!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@armignac Thank you so much for saysing so. I haven't covered this only because I'm still not 100% satisfied with the sound of the videos. I'm still learning, and making little improvements with each post. When I'm finally happy with the audio I'll take you through my whole process.

    • @armignac
      @armignac ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richbrownbass I think they sound fantastic but I understand you completely. Just great to know that I havent skipped that one somehow ^^

  • @evantarleton1
    @evantarleton1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You nailed it once again, as always, Rich! Beauty (and serious funk!) in simplicity!!

  • @casualdub8001
    @casualdub8001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feeeeling foooonky now. I’m in!

  • @philipmcadam5339
    @philipmcadam5339 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy the lessons that get me into the phonk. Peace and love.

  • @RobES335
    @RobES335 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you’re a great player with a cool vibe. I had to watch the video over and over to figure out what you were talking about with the 1 3 4 then 1 3 5.
    Then I saw the text saying you were talking about fingering.
    There are three numbering systems you are referring to in this video. Fingering, fret position and what I think is the most important the actual note from the scale.
    I’ve been playing a long time as well and I understood the message but did not understand the numbers you were talking about.
    I don’t know how a beginner would understand this.
    I have always thought that funk starts with learning where the flat 7th is.
    Then that 6th that you’re talking about is a step down from the flat 7th.
    Works with both Mixolydian (major 3rd) and Dorian (flat 3rd).
    Awesome sound man.

  • @TheRealHucasys
    @TheRealHucasys ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, I'm a guitar player but love playing bass.

  • @charlesmcgehee3227
    @charlesmcgehee3227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich I have recently discovered your lessons. Thank you very much. Much is refresher for me but your grooves are awesome. Thanks.

  • @Metalbass1979
    @Metalbass1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, funk yeah! I'm gonna use this. 😎
    Man, I love your tone. I'm a fellow Jazz bass player and love the warmth that you've got going here.