HOW TO PLAY FUNK... on upright & electric bass

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  • So this is an exciting lesson...
    As this is the first time an upright bass has made an appearance on SBL!
    Now you might jump to the conclusion: upright = jazz, right?
    Wrong.
    It doesn't.
    In this lesson we're talking about funk... with a capital F!
    If you're serious about getting your funk playing together, then this lesson is for you...
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  • @-l_gavin_l-
    @-l_gavin_l- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    How you attack the note makes a huge difference in feel, absolutely. This guy is clearly a master of tone and groove.

    • @Nikosi9
      @Nikosi9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true. And notice that he plucks down near the end of the fingerboard. The closer to the bridge the less "round" is the attack. Notice that Jaco plays almost over the bridge pickup which makes the notes "pop" in a staccato manner. I've seen so many video's of electric bass players demoing upright basses, or even fretless basses, playing in the middle of the fretboard. The notes all blend into each other...

  • @froliciouspanda
    @froliciouspanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    "You have no doubt, daddy's home when he puts down the down beat."

    • @Benji2N
      @Benji2N 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bruh, that quote....I've been searching for that quote my whole bass career.

    • @froliciouspanda
      @froliciouspanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's the only one you need, my friend

    • @ToddSmith1
      @ToddSmith1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Downbeat Dad

    • @Anddrew914
      @Anddrew914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is how I talk to my fiance

    • @dimagabriel4699
      @dimagabriel4699 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Daddy's right in that crease.

  • @carlowchannel
    @carlowchannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    thanks elon

  • @Honch777
    @Honch777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Damn, I could watch / listen to this guy play all day.

  • @Letmori
    @Letmori 5 ปีที่แล้ว +595

    Funky Elon Musk

    • @jockojohn3294
      @jockojohn3294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Funky Musk........Hey, that would be a good meme for someone to do....

    • @mr.stingray8709
      @mr.stingray8709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking the same at the beginning of the video 😁

    • @mr.stingray8709
      @mr.stingray8709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      But the bass of Elon would surely have been electric 🤔

    • @och70
      @och70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That sounds like a 70's-era after shave.

    • @UprightBassist
      @UprightBassist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mr.stingray8709 it is, actually. Electric Upright.

  • @crocholiday
    @crocholiday ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the way stand up sounds in a funk setting. Such a killer tone.

  • @flash001USA
    @flash001USA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's always to hear a solid foundation bass style that know when and when NOT to step out of the box.

  • @enriquepizarro2099
    @enriquepizarro2099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Great, now I need to buy an upright bass. My wife is gonna kill me, thanks, Scott.

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Haha! Don't worry mate, It will take you ALL those years again to master it. It's not an electric. It's a different instrument all together, and the another life to master the bow! But GO FOR IT regardless. It's way more satisfying than an electric. yes, I
      am a double bass player. This is good stuff.

    • @legopachycephalosaurus6825
      @legopachycephalosaurus6825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Double bass is honestly great, I’ve only played for around 5 years and I haven’t tried much jazz or funk but so far even classical is just absolutely amazing. It’s a really great instrument that can be used in so many types of bands and groups. The sound is beautiful, pizz and bowed are different but equally great for their own purposes.

    • @pongugy9828
      @pongugy9828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@willb3698 I play bass guitar now, but I used to play violin. I wonder if some of the knowledge carries over but I honestly doubt it

    • @lettychan27
      @lettychan27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pongugy9828 I used to play the cello, thought the stretch was tough when I first learn... tried the DB, it's 10x the stretch! 😵‍💫

  • @peterbrooke7146
    @peterbrooke7146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a bass master and one hell of a funky boi 10/10 that solo slapped hard as well amazing stuff i need an upright now 🔥

  • @antonio.beirao
    @antonio.beirao 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great lesson! Very useful tips. More Upright Bass lessons!

  • @sandrogorlero8886
    @sandrogorlero8886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks a lot for your lesson! I appreciated so much your tips, I love the upright bass and also the funk. This is a lovely sound. Outstanding.

  • @fretworks9692
    @fretworks9692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is probably the best SBL video I’ve seen. Wonderful stuff. 👍👍👍

  • @FrederickTSchurgerDC
    @FrederickTSchurgerDC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This might be the extra push to get me wanting to sign-up for the course!! Love this, and I've been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks for the share!

  • @luridpast
    @luridpast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just recently got an electric upright bass SO LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @sid9239
    @sid9239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In love with the upright bass... 😍 N obviously he got the groove.... 👌🕺

  • @catthat9999
    @catthat9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing. I was just trying to figure out a Bernie Edwards line the other day and how he articulated. It's about the attack!! Answered my question.

  • @francoispayen
    @francoispayen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, amazing stuff, and I love how he snuck up a quote from "Summertime" in there! Nice catch Scott, I'll probably have to check this lesson out.

  • @hansabass
    @hansabass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was FAB. Tnx! Only seeing this now in 2021 because of interest in a EUB. Chris seems to be a very fine teacher who is very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to. This Yamaha sounds incredible btw...

  • @benneburg
    @benneburg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've met Chris a couple of times through work, funky to see him here!

  • @ArthurStone
    @ArthurStone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Super valuable lesson; the message is in the envelope. Thanks Scott and Chris - much appreciated :D

  • @warrenbass7350
    @warrenbass7350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Who the hell clicked 'Unlike" ???? Killer video Scott! Thanks

    • @flash001USA
      @flash001USA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jealous people who can't even hold down a single note bass riff in the key of E.... On the E string.

    • @Nikosi9
      @Nikosi9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe, it was someone who read all the dumb comments about what the guy looked like. Personally, I think he looks like Keanu Reeves

  • @playinhard
    @playinhard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff, Chris! Looking forward to seeing you next week! :)

  • @andrelotter9590
    @andrelotter9590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was thinking of buying an upright yesterday and voila Scott's Bass Lessons has a video on it in my TH-cam feed!

  • @11rfpro
    @11rfpro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m really feeling this guy

  • @knotchbass
    @knotchbass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scott thanks for turning me on to Chris.......................His approach is so up lifting!!!!!

  • @RadiusGroove
    @RadiusGroove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Scott and Chris! Great Video!

  • @BlaireBustillo
    @BlaireBustillo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great funky groove on an upright. 👍😁

  • @fernandom.5873
    @fernandom.5873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the same Yamaha silent bass so this was cool to watch

  • @funnyshit905
    @funnyshit905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THAT SOLO THOUGH!!

  • @danmcgrew6975
    @danmcgrew6975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why do I watch these videos? They make me realize how much more I need to practice.

  • @charlesgrey8651
    @charlesgrey8651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hot Damn, Holy Smokes 👌❤👍Great vid!!!

  • @mad354
    @mad354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    that really help Thanks Elon! nice video, its a must watch. really good stuff. triple thumbs up

  • @InfinitelyQurious
    @InfinitelyQurious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man, that was incredible.

  • @willb1157
    @willb1157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Lucky enough to fly Chris over here......to Leeds" hahaha. You're Brave, Scott.

  • @esitoris
    @esitoris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just fantastic!!!!

  • @GUTTERHOOK
    @GUTTERHOOK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Up close like that is...oh, man. Or...oh, minh!

  • @richgreen9220
    @richgreen9220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring stuff. Superb.

  • @MrVyrtuoso
    @MrVyrtuoso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CMD is just funky awesome!

  • @TheWonderer7
    @TheWonderer7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Very informative

  • @owensiegel4452
    @owensiegel4452 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bass he's using is the Yamaha slb300 pro. I just recently got the slb300sk which is the baseline model and it's fantastic. You can even play orchestral stuff with a bow on it

  • @soundwisestudios5340
    @soundwisestudios5340 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn... amazing playing!

  • @groupesoy
    @groupesoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent 👍

  • @Lindy77ful
    @Lindy77ful 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super dope!

  • @vickymay9222
    @vickymay9222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding vid!!! Cheers (just discovered it, 3 years out)****

  • @fromaggio7654
    @fromaggio7654 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Elon, very cool!

  • @gabrielcornea9119
    @gabrielcornea9119 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff!

  • @victorsimonin7025
    @victorsimonin7025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    11:52 summertime theme in the solo part 👏🏼

  • @MikeSmith-lt4rh
    @MikeSmith-lt4rh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh hell yea!

  • @MohanRitsema
    @MohanRitsema 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you do a vid just talking your story and how you came to be a session musician and what that journey was like?

  • @LordMarlle
    @LordMarlle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So simple, it's profound. I've been a huge fan of Ryuichi Sakamoto's since discovering YMO recently, Chris' collaborating with Sakamoto is another great reason for checking him out
    Also, will this 3rd degree indirect mention of YMO ever get Scott to talk about the master of the low end that is Haruomi Hosono?

  • @the_bassiah
    @the_bassiah ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this guy is incredible

  • @basslover1345
    @basslover1345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @vladpetrov9477
    @vladpetrov9477 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Контрабас супер !

  • @lovesickening1043
    @lovesickening1043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris Minh Doky (because his name isn't in the title or description)

  • @mossmuncher1937
    @mossmuncher1937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol I play kontrabass but I want to start learning bass guitar, I'm SO hyped C:

    • @sk8terboi10003
      @sk8terboi10003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should be a pretty easy transition since all your notes are laid out for you

  • @hancyber
    @hancyber 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a bass player, I learned a lot from your videos, thanks Charles..ehh I meant Scott.

  • @kaylaholland3731
    @kaylaholland3731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Please have a double bass series.

  • @talongregory4375
    @talongregory4375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Everyone is comparing him to Elon Musk, but I'm seeing Adam Neeley in like 15 years. So, I think we've discovered that Adam Neeley looks like Elon

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adam Neeley? Yes, I really admire his musical knowledge - but I don't see what you say. Too cold.

    • @nicolasperez4443
      @nicolasperez4443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao

  • @tonygallo1104
    @tonygallo1104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i thoroughly enjoyed. thanks . I Play bass but i dont slap. i try to create more of an upright sound when possible.. i do like to swing and groove. i unfortunately don't play often w drummer. but i'm ok with it. I consider myself a functional bass player. i'm a singer...oh yea cant wait to listen to Ray Brown.. thanks for the tip!

  • @pcallas66
    @pcallas66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The interesting thing is Oscar Peterson was one of Billy Joel's idols. I'm going to try this. Thank you for the great lesson!!!

  • @KirkDickinson
    @KirkDickinson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to see this guy live. Maybe a double header with Doug Johns.

  • @thiagodeandradeneves4585
    @thiagodeandradeneves4585 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just. Wow.

  • @JapanMusic007
    @JapanMusic007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the essence of bass...

  • @ecarromeana
    @ecarromeana 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge vid.

  • @KevinDuvernay
    @KevinDuvernay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an upright beast

  • @3DCGdesign
    @3DCGdesign 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wide, edge, cuts, round, anchor, vibe, funky, lay down in the crease, heavy, daddy’s home… we are in desperate need of words when we try to describe music. (Same can be said for taste and flavors in cooking)

  • @mrscary3105
    @mrscary3105 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indeed funky

  • @SergeBanda
    @SergeBanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @willb3698
    @willb3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally !

  • @mrhertzppl8759
    @mrhertzppl8759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    been eyeing blady bass at local pawn, vs strapping elec onto stand🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @SteveGouldinSpain
    @SteveGouldinSpain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Strange...I was just listening to Miles Mosley (with Kamasi Washington Band ) playing upright today and thinking how does he get that thing to cut through the mix...here's the answer.

    • @KreaperSlayer
      @KreaperSlayer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had the chance to meet and open up for Miles Mosely's band over a year ago. I got to play through his amp and he showed me his pedal board. That guy truly puts a different feel on the upright

    • @SteveGouldinSpain
      @SteveGouldinSpain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KreaperSlayer he has a great sound. I'm an instant fan!

  • @jacobscott2830
    @jacobscott2830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you like funky upright then listen to Sabrosa by The Beastie Boy’s. Yauch played a mean upright.

  • @gmcilwain
    @gmcilwain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the different between Yamaha Silent 200 vs the new 300 upright bass?

  • @lucasglenn3079
    @lucasglenn3079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m assuming that’s not just midi on the organ because it sounded really organic, so anyone know who that was a recording of?

  • @iancollins407
    @iancollins407 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This cat is damn good

  • @isetta4083
    @isetta4083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    3:12
    me

  • @maddoxtroy683
    @maddoxtroy683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So to wrap this up... funk, edge, anchor, space, daddy.

  • @ryuyamakawa4431
    @ryuyamakawa4431 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Front feel. Funky!

  • @hahabass
    @hahabass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It was an eye-opener, Scott? You mean ear-opener, surely?!

  • @danielfmyers
    @danielfmyers 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @4:54 sounds like Remco 👍

  • @deddybassdeddytetanel2680
    @deddybassdeddytetanel2680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @beataddiktgodd
    @beataddiktgodd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👌🏾

  • @charliebadger
    @charliebadger 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy :)

  • @aaronrivers64
    @aaronrivers64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ________________ This is blank because I am absolutely lost for words.

  • @ericgarcia5611
    @ericgarcia5611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What brand/model of bass is this???

  • @phreakadelik21
    @phreakadelik21 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is a crease? what is an edge? what is the width of the music?

  • @magnaetasi
    @magnaetasi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That EUB sounds great! What is it?

    • @lennue7255
      @lennue7255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a Yamaha SLB 200

  • @jgfakjshfdgkajshd
    @jgfakjshfdgkajshd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @esitoris
    @esitoris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man!!!!

  • @PhillipAlcock
    @PhillipAlcock 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like Bootsie said!

  • @FranHn1982
    @FranHn1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somebody knows the name of the soundtrack at the end of the video???

  • @anderssvart3257
    @anderssvart3257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The first thought - "OMG, Elon Musk's good at contrabass"

    • @stonail665
      @stonail665 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a common bass face, you might check Adam neely. lol

  • @clementtytube
    @clementtytube 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great playing... I just felt he attacks the strings just too much... A bit more than needed IMHO... thus the low end got killed a bit, I guess... But truly impeccable approach and attitude. His note accuracy really felt like "big daddy's home"

  • @lyrasimo
    @lyrasimo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love the sound but i hate the no sustain on upright basses

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lyrasimo Mate my double bass will sustain for days! Get some Schertler Full Compass 180's or Spiro Solo's and you'll be muting everything. I think you may have been around orchestral strings - designed for bow. Or players who want a thud thud thud.

    • @andybaxter4442
      @andybaxter4442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My upright will out-sustain any bass guitar ... with my bow!

  • @rustyjames6971
    @rustyjames6971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow.

  • @marc9709
    @marc9709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes I stand my acoustic bass upright and jam...

  • @tobiaswolf6630
    @tobiaswolf6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does he find the right notes without even looking at the fretboard?
    I am considering taking up electric upright bass and I am afraid I won´t make it without the frets...

    • @alankline1124
      @alankline1124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries - most EUB's come with dots on the side of the fingerboard - body memory takes you from there... b u t - BEWARE THE RABBIT HOLE!

  • @martinezuribedaniel4171
    @martinezuribedaniel4171 ปีที่แล้ว

    What EUB is he playing please?

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what funk used to sound like before we had Bass Guitars.

    • @JesusChrist5000
      @JesusChrist5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Funk didn't exist without bass guitars lol

  • @yzimsx
    @yzimsx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I call the "front end of the note" _attack_.