Learn Double Thumb from Victor Wooten | Bass Lesson

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    Watch as electric bass phenom Victor Wooten - equipped with one of his incredible Fodera basses - teaches the fundamentals behind one of the most critical skills in a session bassist’s arsenal: double thumb technique. This step-by-step guide takes you from the fundamentals of double thumbing to speedy scale playing across the strings, all done the Wooten way. Get thumping!
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:20 - What is Double Thumbing?
    1:25 - Don't Bounce, Go Through
    2:50 - Playing All The Strings
    4:14 - Two Per String
    5:39 - Accenting the Down Beat
    6:20 - Add Double Thumbing to What You Know
    7:24 - Double Thumbing in Action!
    8:00 - Thanks For Watching!
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  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    A master in action! Who's grabbing their bass to try this technique right now? ✋

    • @gabrielwalker4411
      @gabrielwalker4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me

    • @kerryfromaj9032
      @kerryfromaj9032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have some six string electric guitars I use slide, flat pick and fingerpick.
      Got to thinking yesterday should I try Bass?
      Today I see this, amazing…
      This tells me without a doubt…
      Shopping for Bass now.

    • @bassxl4569
      @bassxl4569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wojtek Pilichowski bas master from POLAND auuuuu

    • @jeremyredd4232
      @jeremyredd4232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely me! The double thumb pop he shows at the end is the best!

    • @enaidealukal4105
      @enaidealukal4105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish, but it seems being a bass god like VW doesnt necessarily translate to making great instructional vidoes, hes skipping over the fundamentals as if hes trying to explaing thump in quickest way possible even it means skipping CRUCIAL steps. Hopefully one of the other thump lesson videos are better because as much as I love VW, this video was not particularly helpful

  • @thefid89
    @thefid89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    "No one's gonna hire you to do that anyways" Million dollar words lol Great content!

    • @Metalgopher
      @Metalgopher ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That made me laugh and was comforting to hear lol

    • @superheavydeathmetal
      @superheavydeathmetal 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s like that golf saying, “you drive for show and putt for dough.” I apply this to bass playing and say, “you slap for show and pick for dough.”

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It caught me off guard. Bassists are such nihilists. 😊

  • @JETallacksen
    @JETallacksen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Victor Wooten is just as incredible and as natural a teacher as he is a bassist. Truly one of the best out there.

    • @jeffjacobson59
      @jeffjacobson59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of the best ever

    • @doedoebird6614
      @doedoebird6614 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love to double thumb but when I come up with my thumb it hurts. The more I practice it the more it makes my thumb sore. Maybe I need better strings idk

    • @standric
      @standric ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@doedoebird6614it should get better once you build up a callus. If it keeps hurting longer than a week take a small break.

    • @doedoebird6614
      @doedoebird6614 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@standric thx

  • @sanchito39
    @sanchito39 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Met him a couple of years ago at the Blue Note Jazz Club. Told him he was my idol and played bass so much before but I stopped. He replied, "That's so sad. How come?" and I genuinely felt his sadness. I told him it was due to work and all. He said without judgment, "try to keep playing if you can and if it's still something you love." I've been playing the bass since then from time to time. He's such a kind person.
    Victor's mastery of the bass is at a point where it transcends mere playing. It is spiritual to him and he wants to share his gift. And you see that the way he teaches. Like he believes you can do it. Whether you believe in God or not, you can't help but respect and admire him.

  • @AnthonyElsetinow
    @AnthonyElsetinow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I have so much respect for Mr. Wooten as a teacher, a real teacher… he is giving you knowledge to keep it going. Right on Vic!

  • @tane4652
    @tane4652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This man is a huge reservoir of knowledge. Every video I can get of this guy playing is just magic

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The GOAT is here. What an absolute genius musician not just bassist. Thanks for the great lesson Vic!

  • @ZaryaMain
    @ZaryaMain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Quality content, Sweetwater. Keep 'em comin'

  • @waynepalumbo8917
    @waynepalumbo8917 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:50 I love that he puts rhythm first :)

  • @modelcitizen1977
    @modelcitizen1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A new HD version of a classic lesson from one of the best teachers in the business.

  • @MoreThanDanny
    @MoreThanDanny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been playing bass for 33 years and I am blind so never ever got the concept of double thumbing even though I slap the crap out of my basses. Hugest thanks to Victor. That makes sense. I wish I knew this all those years I was teaching.

  • @yellowsaurus4895
    @yellowsaurus4895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man is an absolute treasure

  • @jmasno5
    @jmasno5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This guy is awesome. Victor seems like a great person and a low pressure teacher. Very simplistic in his approach. He even has a calm voice to go along with his method. Oh yeah, a great bass player too!

  • @haarie68
    @haarie68 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Double thumbs up for this lesson!

  • @saitenhexer
    @saitenhexer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I watch this Video with Earphones, Victor has great Voice, goosebumps ..... ❤

  • @bizzupthompson6342
    @bizzupthompson6342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most masters of music are not good teachers but Victor is an Exception🙌

  • @merlinoner
    @merlinoner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This guy is really an inspiring person, a master not only in music, in life. Each video I see with him, I learn a bit more about my self. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @justinbailey2347
      @justinbailey2347 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fr, He’s got warmth and love for what he’s doing in his voice and I just gotta respect that.

  • @xbassfiendx
    @xbassfiendx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m so glad you guys posted this

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We're so glad you commented 🤗

  • @katikistan4583
    @katikistan4583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the way, this legend explains things simple and so calming, amazing!! his voice and playing is so calming idk why.

  • @handhoney
    @handhoney 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a great video from an absolute legend. Thank you for doing this!

  • @earnstinsanders2402
    @earnstinsanders2402 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've been playing bass since I was 15 years old back in 1981, that's 42 years and although I'm very good at slap bass, I could never grasp the concept of the double slap technique. I watched Victor's TH-cam video 3 times in two days and I swear, it sounds like I've been double slapping for 40 years!!! That was an amazing video!!! Thank you Victor!!!!!

  • @colingrogan111
    @colingrogan111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Struggled with this hard until I thought of my thumb as a pick. Such a simple idea but helped me immensely

    • @colingrogan111
      @colingrogan111 ปีที่แล้ว

      @III hang in there and keep having fun with it! You will be a master before you know it!

  • @stephentesta9106
    @stephentesta9106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Victor you are a great teacher and player. Thank you

  • @Gichanasa
    @Gichanasa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is by far the best lesson on this elusive subject. Thank you Victor, sir, for demystifying techniques while always encouraging our musical spirit!

  • @christianrivas3897
    @christianrivas3897 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really great guy and the bass is just such a beauty.

  • @travistreadway3180
    @travistreadway3180 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Denbigh represent I love this man and he’s my inspiration for my bass playing in my band I’m in

  • @warrenadams2605
    @warrenadams2605 ปีที่แล้ว

    FANTASTIC BASS GUITAR PLAYER!

  • @mlewmisc
    @mlewmisc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tosin brought me here 🙂

  • @arturovod5847
    @arturovod5847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am fan of Victor from Kiev(Huge respect from Ukraine guys)!

  • @PolarBimbi
    @PolarBimbi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    my problem with double thumbing is the action required to pull it off. I can do the basic of it, but my fingerstyle will suffer because action is too low and I pluck too hard. I can't pluck softly because it won't produce the tone I want. anyway, it's great that someone like Victor Wooten is not afraid to share his secrets.

    • @JacksonRiddle90
      @JacksonRiddle90 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      treat this as a complete new technique, i learned thump on the guitar and it makes you feel like a beginner again, renew on my basics and learning how to thump made my normal playing better! you have to go in with a new mind

  • @davidgoode7416
    @davidgoode7416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video

  • @fredericmichel744
    @fredericmichel744 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that's why we love you Victor :) you are an amazing teacher, always finding a way to explain a technic. Respect

  • @isaacs2539
    @isaacs2539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now Sweetwater will bring another hero of mine: Mr Abraham Laboriel snr - to share a tip or technique. Keep it up, Sweetwater.

  • @jackthompson6383
    @jackthompson6383 ปีที่แล้ว

    One heck of a bass teacher

  • @ConwayBob
    @ConwayBob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Victor and Sweetwater! Great lesson!

  • @yasintonge823
    @yasintonge823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing teacher.. thanks Victor

  • @ladosbassistmalaya
    @ladosbassistmalaya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome Victor wooten 🔥🔥🔥

  • @bearwilliams9226
    @bearwilliams9226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vic's favorite word... EASY!!
    I love you Brother!!!🙏🏿🎶💕🔥

  • @nigiwanjd6555
    @nigiwanjd6555 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much victor

  • @catboyzee
    @catboyzee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent lesson, thanks for posting.

  • @balloonman8796
    @balloonman8796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much to Victor and Sweetwater for this. I've been wanting to try some more of the percussive side of bass and this helped a tone!

  • @pmgear
    @pmgear 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you got to love Victor!

  • @morbidmike
    @morbidmike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been practicing for years this video helped me just get that lil bit I needed Victor is everything!

  • @cagolan
    @cagolan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is amazing, love his energy. Thanks for making the bass dope Sir.

  • @tigerscott2966
    @tigerscott2966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson. Great bass player too. Excellent teacher as well. Time to practice. Thanks.

  • @johnmcintosh7784
    @johnmcintosh7784 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The tone is better when you do the upstroke than other tutorials I've seen on this tech. They say you can't make it sound the same but somehow you do,like you make it miss the fingernail somehow.

  • @LloydMajor
    @LloydMajor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the class!

  • @zh4ngx
    @zh4ngx ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great tutorial. Thanks Victor!

  • @u.h6844
    @u.h6844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these technique videos

  • @simonbelmont5801
    @simonbelmont5801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super helpful. Thank you!

  • @joezullo7792
    @joezullo7792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Bravo!

  • @samkelley7137
    @samkelley7137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    phenom and excellent teacher.. impressed

  • @drianhoxha5595
    @drianhoxha5595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just managed to get double thumb triplets. Awesome tutorial!

  • @ethandabassman
    @ethandabassman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YEAH VICTOR WOOTEN! WOOOOOOO!🥳

  • @markjorda8738
    @markjorda8738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to see this!

  • @quovadiserdball4987
    @quovadiserdball4987 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx victor!!

  • @aldreich31
    @aldreich31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best bass guitarist & best teacher.

  • @jaredcraig918
    @jaredcraig918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow so informative!! Your the man!!

  • @patroniconadon3777
    @patroniconadon3777 ปีที่แล้ว

    awsome dude

  • @luisangelrosasperez4801
    @luisangelrosasperez4801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is Gold ♥️

  • @papaidodekiekin3089
    @papaidodekiekin3089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explanation I have seen. A legend!!

  • @jomamma1750
    @jomamma1750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You!

  • @looneyzombie
    @looneyzombie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend

  • @gabrielwalker4411
    @gabrielwalker4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Victor thanks for teaching this

  • @Lilasfriend
    @Lilasfriend ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Victor, that is a great lesson on a cool technique!

  • @tonchi74
    @tonchi74 ปีที่แล้ว

    WORDS FROM A MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @janithdilhara577
    @janithdilhara577 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best teacher ever 🎶

  • @philiptoombes4149
    @philiptoombes4149 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey thank you for this video Victor! I'm loving playing stuff with this technique.👍🙏👍

  • @flyerscout2
    @flyerscout2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome video.

  • @joaofelipefeitosadaluz4283
    @joaofelipefeitosadaluz4283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the world had to have a president, Victor would be it. What an awesome guy and great human being!

  • @mojito6629
    @mojito6629 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb

  • @MichaelWilliams-lo3ix
    @MichaelWilliams-lo3ix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @krismorgan1405
    @krismorgan1405 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Victor is such a good teacher 🤙🏽

  • @BOKABASS
    @BOKABASS 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    top top top sensacional !!!

  • @labraunethacoldest9838
    @labraunethacoldest9838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much coming from you means alot

  • @image30p
    @image30p ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ya Victor!

  • @bobbyfikesmusicfun
    @bobbyfikesmusicfun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 keep it musical. Words to live by

  • @janbriggs3387
    @janbriggs3387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *THE GREATEST BSSSIST. LIVING. !!! SO COOL. THIS IS GREAT. ..THANKS !!

  • @bassimprovjams3772
    @bassimprovjams3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s the best!!, no ones going to hire you to do that anyway m. Such a perfect thing to say! He’s so right !

  • @BaronVonTacocat
    @BaronVonTacocat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet!

  • @jamesantoine4318
    @jamesantoine4318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice job i love you so much and may God bless you keep it up you are the best

  • @Matthew25662
    @Matthew25662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So great! Thank you! Did I mention I think this is great?

  • @DanSistos
    @DanSistos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew Victor was a great musician, I had no idea he was such a great teacher as well.

  • @HNKaan
    @HNKaan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks

  • @juanescobar6086
    @juanescobar6086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please Make more Bass technique Videos!

  • @wademiyataki9221
    @wademiyataki9221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember him talking about Regi showing him that when he was younger. Awesome family!

  • @josearjona3728
    @josearjona3728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Living legend

  • @GuitarGrind
    @GuitarGrind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome technique, you can see why Victor has such strong fingers, it destroys your thumb when learning it 😅. Loved the rhythm practice concept.

  • @southpoundham
    @southpoundham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dude got me OBSESSED with bass back in 11th grade

  • @damank.k3835
    @damank.k3835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just to remind everyone... he's a Legend!

  • @trenken
    @trenken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bassist for 30 years myself and never liked slapping. I hate doing it and dont like the sound of it, just not my style, but i could listen to vic talk about it all day lol. His explanations are satisfying.

  • @deadweasel7942
    @deadweasel7942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm at work right now. I need to get home and try some of this!

    • @YOULOOTWESHOOT101
      @YOULOOTWESHOOT101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are @ work watching videos !? 😂😂😂 I want your job man

  • @carlolee2116
    @carlolee2116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you genius.

  • @Addemm212
    @Addemm212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Vic! Can I call you Vic? Great lesson. You should do more. We all look up to you and love you!!

    • @Addemm212
      @Addemm212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like to see Sweetwater working with popular musicians. I bought the schecter apocalypse bass recently through them. Great service, one stop shop, great service, and the Costumer service was 👌🏼

  • @insomniagfx
    @insomniagfx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is a national treasure. Whenever I do this technique it gives me a brutal hangnail though

  • @SomeOne-jz7cn
    @SomeOne-jz7cn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is a magician human being.

  • @jimdep6542
    @jimdep6542 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bassist Doug Rauch ( Santana, Billy Cobham, George Duke etc) was the first bassist I ever saw doing this technique and that was back in the early 70's. Check out him using this double thumbing on Billy Cobham's " Life and Times" album. The song " Natural high" is a good example.

  • @curtismills1612
    @curtismills1612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The band Oni has a song called barn burner. The bass player does a play through with a four string bass that is an excellent example of double thumb technique .

  • @flogginga_dead_horse4022
    @flogginga_dead_horse4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Leave it to Victor to explain what no one else could in the first minute. I never got how this worked until he said it's just like a pick which I have been doing 40 years now lol

  • @joselinmartinez5093
    @joselinmartinez5093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You the best y the World