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- This should cure anyone of ever asking my advice on technique again.
That being said, good string muting skills are very important for us bass players.
Those overtones and random sustaining notes are one thing - sitting in our rooms, playing through our little practice amps. But when it comes time to record, or play through a proper amp at higher volumes, or through a p.a. system - those extraneous noises tend to get amplified and magnified.
Engineers generally have no tolerance for things that clutter up their mixes and I've seen plenty of people get either buried in a mix or nearly taken out completely.
I am acutely aware of my lack of teaching abilities but will always do my best to help anyone who asks.
I didn't get into cross string muting at all but all the same techniques apply - I was in over my head as it was.
And just use common sense with your left hand - if a string is ringing out that shouldn't be - throw a finger on it.
On the bright side, I finally got "The Munsters" theme out of my system.
Lily I'm home!
This video is brought to yo by the letter "um". - เพลง
Thanks and I'm glad if you found this, or any other video, helpful. I'm not comfortable in the role of instructor as I'm self taught and I'm not very good at analyzing my own playing. A few people who I was communicating with at the time were having difficulties with their muting techniques and I was reluctantly able to offer this up.
As far as leading with your index or middle finger, you're right - as long as it works is all that really matters. It's not a matter of right or wrong. Thanks
So happy I watched the whole thing and got to the reward! I'm going to figure out how to play that...it's going to take awhile.
Troy - I see that this discussion was 7 months ago now, but recently subscribed and just watched this. Thanks for the discussion. I love that you not only cover songs but you share alot about technique. It's always excellent and spot on! I really didn't understand Derek's method, but I guess different strokes for different folks. As long as it works. I have played bass for over 30 years now and leading with your index finger seems absolutely natural to me.
YAY!! He speaks! Luckily, your voice isn't annoying like mine! Thanks for the info, Troy!
Troy, that was well done! i for one am thankful :-)
@ExtraBassist
It's the theme from a very old tv show called "The Munsters". I used to learn lines and melodies I thought were interesting as exercises.
Excellent explanation Troy! So helpfull! I just love everything you do on TH-cam. I hope you will go on for ages. Thanks a lot. Nothing wrong at all with your teaching abilities either btw.
I don't mind a bit of buzz. I think it adds a bit of character as well as a percussive element to the sound. Listen to any isolated bass track by Geddy Lee, Chris Squire or John Entwistle to hear what I mean.
thank you for the tutorial. I am having a very tough time muting sometimes because I tend to hit a natural harmonic location, so even by applying pressure to the string at some locations with intent to deaden it, I have to be aware to deaden it in the correct location.
I saw victor wooten at a sam ash clinic and I asked about how to deaden unwanted sounds. His "short" answer was "I just find ways to use that sound to my advantage", as if adding another note to his aresenal. Very interesting.
@vtx1300dave
Geez, thanks for watching it. What you mentioned is exactly what I was trying to get at when I spoke about using the left hand in conjunction with the right in order to make sure no overtones remain.
Fabulous! Staccato muting adds precession and authority to the bass line. :)
@brooklynstudio
I think the wires are run through small holes internally. From the pick-ups to the control cavity.
I really have to thank you, even though i was already familiar with all of those techniques and i'm using my pinkie as well when i'm playing on the higher strings to mute the deeper strings, especially for the "reward". I almost dropped my bass laughing
Thank you very much.
@floouk
Thanks. The Munsters was a desperate measure - I had to try and redeem myself.
Um...I just found this video. I do some of these things but unconsciously, and I need to pay a little more attention if I hope to improve, so thank you so much.
......and OH YES IM GOING TO HAVE FUN LEARNING THE MUNSTERS THEME. THANK YOU TROY
The thing is to actually get these techniques to the point of becoming second nature, where you don't have to think about doing them.
Thanks for checking back.
Well, from my 11 month old comment, I learned that Squier really isn't really much sub-Fender. The difference is in crafting and detail. A Mexican Fender and a Squier Classic Vibe have pretty much the same craftsmanship but I actually find the Squier to be of higher quality. Now a bottom line Squier and an American or even Japanese Fender is a big jump.
man... even shreds it when he plays The Munsters... Good stuff
Haha. Thanks.
@chicken11999933
Well thanks a lot. I am pretty tough on myself but I do wish I had a better understanding of what I "do" do. And were able to communicate it better.
@fboriani
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
@youdave777
I'm looking forward to hearing / seeing it as well. C left a reply on the "Entre Nous" cover that the next song he was doing was one by Marilllion, so the wait might be a little longer than expected.
I love the Munsters!:))) I already know muting tech but the theme song was a deff cool feture!
Thanks.
Glad you liked it.
Some fret buzz adds character to the bass, raising the action is counter-productive to that. That being said the action shouldn't be so low that all the strings do is rattle against the frets.
@Derekbasscovers
My index finger is my dominate finger so It makes sense to me that I'd lead with that. Like many people, when I happen to play with only one finger it's my index and my middle lust supplements that. As far as triplets go, I only use the two - index and middle. I'm self-taught so I just adapted what techniques worked best for me. Some of my favorite bass players are "pickers" but I never got the hang of it. That's the main reason I don't cover any YES stuff.
@CarMan792
Thank you.
@TJH3113 I see that :) No surprise really since I always talk to my self. I'm glad you figured it out "lol"
where did that heavenly bass line come out of at the end?!
@frosty2none1
I can frequently be heard muttering to myself under my breath. hah.
Hey man, great video. I'm finding it very helpful.
Do you find that you have to change/switch up your muting techniques depending on which bass you're using? (For example, when you switch from your Jazz to the Ric, or any other bass).
Thanks. Keep up the great work!
-Ryan
@JesusLittle
Thanks. "Mutorial" was a good one - hah!
Yes, always.
nice little didy at the end there
@frosty2none1
You replied to yourself but I came across it. Thank you very much. I don't agree with you, but I thank you.
Hi,
Wow I've worked my way through most of your videos over the last few days. I've learnt tons from copying etc. Problem I have is I'm only really any good with a pick. Most of the videos on TH-cam I've found are really basic beginner level of right hand finger style and don't teach how to get a clear good tone.. I don't suppose you consider a lesson on right hand/tone would you? I get a great sound with a pick but would love to learn how you get the tone you do. Angle of fingers, how hard you pluck, etc - a two minute video would be amazing - not exercises and more than telling me to use alternative fingers which I already do. I think your teaching style is awesome.
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks
Thanks. I'm glad that you've found some of my videos helpful. Though I don't consider myself an instructor in any way, I'll give your idea some thought.
Tim Craig I realise this is quite some time after you asked, but if you're still looking for info on this, it's worth checking out the channel "Scott's Bass Lessons".
He has a video entitled "The Real Secret to a Great Bass Tone!", which is all about right hand technique.
The info in that video can also save you a lot of money.
I spent years gassing after particular pieces of gear which I believed would transform my sound, only to find I could have achieved better results by just altering the angle of my fingers or something.
Excelent!
@TJH3113 theres nothin under those pickguards eh? are all jazz's rear routed electronics?
Veryyy Nice tutorial! :)
And pretty cool thing at the end, by the way XD
Thanks for the reward. :)
You're welcome. One per customer please.
I also have a Squire Jazz. How is it compared to the Fender one?
Coolness. That's how I play on my Jazz....My Squire Jazz .... :P
@frosty2none1 Sorry Troy, was in a bit of a hurry when I commented last. You do great tutorials by the way. You have a natural way of explaining and describing the lessons you teach. You are helping alot of folks out here including me:) Thank you sir!
Nice one Troy. Don't do yourself down. It looks to me like you've got a handle on Tutorials too. Or should that be Mutorials? Ha Ha! Good job. *L~
@youdave777
Thanks. I'd have to listen to Batman. I used to play Popeye though.
You have a very odd right hand technique. I don't anyone who leads with their index finger, just seems the natural motion would middle to index, or in the case of triplets, ring to middle to index. Did you do it on purpose, or just how you ended up playing? Also, do you ever play with a pick, and would you consider doing a cover of Roundabout by Yes?
Hey, give yourself a little bit more credit. Although these are probably things that a lot of people do already, I guarantee that I would have learned a lot from this video when I was first starting out. There will be plenty of people who come across this video and learn quite a lot.
@Dan441734 I think one of the monsters turned his gaze to you hhahaha, good tutorial, very important to control the strings! and respect the time, or simply customize a song "customize" not find a better word
The Munsters!! Haa haa Brilliant! LMAO - Oh and the muting thing was good too *chortle*
@frosty2none1
Thanks.
@wnils
Hey Nils. Your "See and Say" must be broken because that "chicken" was a "dog". (I"ll admit it did sound a bit like a chicken but we're not "that" rural at all - hah). Our neighbor got rid of their rottweiler in favor of a pitbull pup - joy. Alright, I'm going out to kill breakfast now.
@Dan441734
Darn! Darn! Darn!
love playing Too Much Time on my Hands
@duilkin ...Funny man amigo!!
My bass is a five string Affinity made in mexico. If I'm right, it was made in december of 2012...Wait, no, I got it for christmas, so that can't be it...
@1dgbass1
Thanks.
How do u get your tone? What do you play through? Preamps, power amps, EQ setting etc? Im always looking to get a better tone.
I have a video, cleverly titled, "How I Record My Videos" that might answer your question better than I could here.
Is your tone both volumes full tone full?
THE MUNSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@vineyardedge
At least you can say more than "um" and "uh" like I do close to 100 times in this video. Your muting skills are just fine Valerie. Um...
@RushFanatic125
Not a bad song.
@helenanderson2010
Thank you kindly.
I respect your opinion...but Im sorry his tone is perfect :)
You have strange wallpaper dude!!
I notice you seem to have a lot of fret noise when you play.I recommend raising your action. It makes it your bass a tiny bit more difficult to play but your'll get a much cleaner sound, without all the squeaks and rattles you get with a ultra low action.
Thanks.
@frosty2none1
I can frequently be heard muttering to myself under my breath. hah.