A Beginner's Guide to Great Bass Soloing

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    A Beginner's Guide to Great Bass Soloing
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  • @richbrownbass
    @richbrownbass  2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I've missed you all so much. Thank you for hanging in with me.

    • @andropolisstudiomusic
      @andropolisstudiomusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Welcome back!

    • @alexl.9917
      @alexl.9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey Rich, glad you're back and I'm very sorry for your loss. It hurts a lot, I know that right now myself, my mom has passed away just a few weeks ago. I'm sure your mom was very proud and she has had every reason to. I know you only from your lessons but it's quite clear what kind of a (hu)man you are. More of your kind would benefit all of us. Music helps coping with loss and hurt and our lives will go on, always remembering our lost ones, they are with us and in us. All the best and keep on, love what you're doing.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexl.9917 I'm so sorry to hear about your dear mom, Alex. I wish no one had to go through this terrible pain. I thank you so much for your kind words. That really does mean a great deal. Honestly, I am the (hu)man I am because of my mom. Lots of love and strength to you and your family during this difficult time, my friend. ❤🙏🏾

    • @soulstart89
      @soulstart89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexl.9917 well put alex. Beautiful message.

    • @alexl.9917
      @alexl.9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soulstart89 thank you, it's for a beautiful soul. Though I don't know Rich personally, I'm so sure about him being an absolutely good and amazing person, just listen to some of his amazing work is all for me to see and feel that.

  • @AlexandarShmex
    @AlexandarShmex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Thank you for the lesson Rich. Your mother rests in peace knowing she raised such a good man like you, who helps so many people selflessly.

  • @justinfedenyszen7049
    @justinfedenyszen7049 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You are a treasure to the bass world! Not knowing you, I’d venture to say a treasure to humanity as well. I love your content! Your a great teacher with a calm demeanor, and thorough explanations. Thank you 🙏

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That means a lot, Justin. Thank you so much. 🙏🏾

  • @JohnWilson-ru7xd
    @JohnWilson-ru7xd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One of the coolest, laidback guy's on the internet, and great player with great feel and cracking aptitude for teaching. Great to see you back man.

    • @fourty6an2
      @fourty6an2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES to this!!!

  • @skylee5029
    @skylee5029 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thx man. Nice and simple for a Bass player in just the beginning stages of my journey. 8mos in at this point

  • @jimdewitt323
    @jimdewitt323 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I just found your channel and I'm loving it. I'm 63 and started bass a couple of years ago. Your presentation style is relatable and you're a good communicator. Thanks for your instruction.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the very kind words, Jim. That mean a lot.

    • @crypticaledits
      @crypticaledits 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      63 and playing bass is one of the greatest things I have ever heard! Usually you would expect 63 year olds to hate music, and yet we have great people like you still jamming to music!

  • @robertpeirce5533
    @robertpeirce5533 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That was helpful and so melodic. Thanks for that.

  • @rctracey5390
    @rctracey5390 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just discovered your vids and have to say that the way you teach makes SOO much sense to me. With two videos I've seen you have made sense of some of my troubled areas of playing. Thanks for the goods my friend.

  • @joecieplinski9516
    @joecieplinski9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Holy moly. This just blew my mind. Never even considered approaching soloing this way.
    Welcome back. And thank you for continuing to open my mind to all sorts of new ideas.

  • @kcarvalho3139
    @kcarvalho3139 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Way to go Rich...the best down to earth concept to learn soloing...you are a great teacher. Regards from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

  • @larryherbert252
    @larryherbert252 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes indeed, such a pleasure to learn bass guitar from you, your style of teaching is inviting, inspirational, just plain and simple instruction, you always seem to me to get to the point(s) as your teaching, l like the fact that you demonstrate and show what your doing at the same time, there are some who teach on TH-cam, guitar or bass that they just lose me in long, boring explanations of what there trying to get across- you do the opposite, Thanks Much for your great teaching on bass guitar, you are a master of your craft, and l too like the intro music at the beginning of your video, the solo that your playing when you start to teach this lesson is Sho’nuff Funky! Keep up the good work!!!!

  • @nerigarcia7116
    @nerigarcia7116 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm horrible at solos but when I try to make one up I take a similar approach. I'll take the root note or even line of the song then add something walking up, go back to the root, then add a progression walking down. Until I can refine it and add more intricate accents and notes, that serves as a good base to work from.

  • @uweguth2489
    @uweguth2489 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you very much for this lesson - very interesting and helpful approach!

  • @KeithCopeland778
    @KeithCopeland778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the intro music!!! As usual, you have an approach that I've never seen or thought of before that makes so much sense!!! I'm always amazed that you never express concern that what notes are being played! Brilliant as usual! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and knowledge!!!

  • @patrickblay7684
    @patrickblay7684 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve watched the video again and I can say, that to me , it’s by far the best lesson on how to build a solo that I have ever seen.
    Thank you so much for your Generosity and for sharing your Rich❤ talent, Rich.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! That's very kind. Thanks so much, Patrick.

  • @DamianErskineBass
    @DamianErskineBass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    LOVE this lesson brother Rich. Sharing far and wide as well as internalizing it myself. Thank you for the treasure trove of methodologies and (more importantly) mind sets around exploration and music making. You my friend, are my North star...

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My brother! Thank you so very much. Lots of love to you and yours, Damian. I hope you're doing very well.

  • @peoplespoet1974
    @peoplespoet1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a great spirited man. I was raised in the 1979 California Disco 'Rascals', so at age 5? I saw everything from live Parliament shows down to Bootsy music all night under the silver globe. I was the music director's little brat 5 year old son, and with no babysitter? I got to sneak with her to work and watch people dance to disco and funk all night for about 3 nights a weeks despite school. ~~~~Ironically as a 48 year old goth rock musician of the guitar? I indulge a deep secret guilty pleasure of also playing LOTS of funk, jazz funk and blues. I like everything from Les Claypool to Marcus Miller to Victor Wooden to Joe Jackson to Flea. ~~~I also DIG this channel. I am no bass God, but I have a 4 string Ibenez 90's rock bass and also an Ibenez active pickup 5 string bass. Addicted to playing to Rhonda Smith as well. ~~~~~Thank you for your lessons and wisdom here.

  • @tonycarel1785
    @tonycarel1785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's nice to see you back 😊. This was most definitely a inspiring lesson ( motivated myself) please keep the awesome content coming!!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much, Tony. I'll do my best.

  • @alexl.9917
    @alexl.9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a very cool and helpful approach for building solo phrases, thank you. Never been the soloing guy, but now after more than 40 years of playing I have one song where a bass solo was needed and I've found it in an almost identical way. It's over a chord progression and I also divided it into cells (though I had no idea they were cells ;-) and the use of some 'binding' notes between the chords helped in keeping it simple and another benefit was, that the starting note of the new chords never were the roots, but thirds or sevens. Good to see I wasn't soooo wrong with my approach though watching your video a few months ago would definitely saved time 🙂
    All the best and lots of good wishes

  • @BajeTiger
    @BajeTiger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesssssss my Rich Brother, keep 'em coming! ❤🔥❤🔥❤ Currently in New York but will get cracking once I get back to Barbados 👍🏽🙏🏽

  • @jameszeropr
    @jameszeropr หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to utilize this lesson to play a solo for Come Together.

  • @ikechukwuokorielong8443
    @ikechukwuokorielong8443 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good Brother, we need you to continue this soloing thing. Please and thank you!

  • @chriscantor6329
    @chriscantor6329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never known where to start so haven't bothered with solos - till now. Thanks.

  • @hammurhead1
    @hammurhead1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Rich! Great Love is being able and willing to share something that you really LOVE with others. I feel'ya. For yours shines brightly and far beyond your talent which is more than formidable to say the least. Keep doing whatcha' doin, which is doing good! Just wanted to let you know that when my Platinum drops, which it will soon... Hey Hey Hey, it could happen! Anyway, I wanted to let you know that you are near the top of my giving list if not at it's peak! And I don't even play Bass!? Thanks! And Much Love Out...

  • @Reverend_Funky
    @Reverend_Funky ปีที่แล้ว

    So sorry for your loss man. Sending healing vibes!

  • @ianbellert2154
    @ianbellert2154 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr rich Brown, you are a colossos of a human. Thank you for the way you lay things down for I am sure a days picking them up. Peace be with you mate.

  • @alexandrevalente9994
    @alexandrevalente9994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, it is great to join this channel! After 30 years of playing guitar... I got my first bass ever (Yamaha TRBX505). I already viewed many videos and it gives a complement of what I knew about the theory but also a new point of view of triads, modes and ... the fret board! Thank You Rich!

  • @chrisbrenner4598
    @chrisbrenner4598 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a brilliant educator. I have never heard improvisation taught like this.

  • @homesick2442
    @homesick2442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really cool video and soloing idea. As someone that has never felt great about their soloing this will definitely become part of my practice routine. As always, thanks Rich

  • @MrGwg11
    @MrGwg11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhhh so happy these are back! Thank you for all the great content!...... AHHH LOVED IT! Hit me with that spot light imma solo so good now, bartender will beg me and the band to come back! Mr. Brown, you're great bass player, but you're a fantastic teacher!

  • @heruausetausar
    @heruausetausar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Rich! Your techniques are always great! Soloing nice!

  • @mr.force1036
    @mr.force1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your back man, thanks and come on!😎

  • @dariuszdembski1660
    @dariuszdembski1660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool. Rich is the best :) wait to next episode.

  • @keithkenyon3845
    @keithkenyon3845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please accept my sincerest condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lost my dad last year. It took some time to adjust, I totally understand you taking time off. It does get better but takes time as I'm sure you're realizing. Grateful for you and this channel. I am so glad you're back. Your teaching style is uniquely your own and it's sooooooo chill. I love it! All the best to you.

  • @vladusponuns
    @vladusponuns ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that’s an amazing thing about solos!

  • @thomaswalker8790
    @thomaswalker8790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soloing made easy by none other than the magician Richie my man! Super cool stuff

    • @thomaswalker8790
      @thomaswalker8790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you lose your mom? I'm sorry for your loss. There's no substitute for her. Hope and pray that you'll find the strength to carry on. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Shalom

  • @anthonycook4297
    @anthonycook4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right on, Rich🙌🏽Best wishes!

  • @JB-li7dm
    @JB-li7dm ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mr Brown amazing as always.

  • @user-si1rp4yp7h
    @user-si1rp4yp7h 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's really quite brilliant, and easy to understand. I really appreciate your straight-forward and logical approach. You have helped me so much.

  • @Aka_GUNDAM
    @Aka_GUNDAM ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of my most favorite music theory videos I’ve ever watched! 💯🐺🌮💯🐺🌮✅🎸

  • @johnwisener5033
    @johnwisener5033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!! Thank you Rich! That was an awesome epiphany. God bless you, hope all is well 🙏☝️🫵

  • @pemo619
    @pemo619 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has helped me greatly!
    Last summer I got a bass as a gift, but I stopped playing 2 months later because life. Now I'm picking it back up, just re-learned the fretboard and even though I'm not ready for soloing yet, you helped me understand the method behind it.
    Thanks a bunch man!

  • @agaytsheringsitling8841
    @agaytsheringsitling8841 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great cool playing.. Thanks

  • @andrewdeck7945
    @andrewdeck7945 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a rad idea! Thanks for sharing!

  • @burningcell
    @burningcell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing!!! Talk about a useful algorithm!!!

  • @Dis-Emboweled
    @Dis-Emboweled ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool man! Digging the groove. 😎

  • @nancydoane7864
    @nancydoane7864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Rich! Thank you for a cool lesson! I'll look forward to practicing these ideas to improve my improvisation skills. Please accept my condolences at the loss of your mother. I totally understand as I also lost my mother on May 5th. It is so hard to say good bye to our parents. I will keep you in my prayers! Good to see you back! ❤🙏

  • @HarimauStef
    @HarimauStef 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sorry for your loss sir, my condolences. Happy to see you back. God bless.

  • @elonjd
    @elonjd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    every time I watch one of these I learn a new way to look at creating music. Thanks Rich!

  • @Lanternamagika
    @Lanternamagika ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson sir, wow! Thank you so much 🤩

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, Daniele! Thank you for watching.

  • @strikninestudios6885
    @strikninestudios6885 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this. Just what I needed to take the next step. Not only does this open doors from a creativity perspective, but it also bridges the gap between things I already know.

  • @reggiew5639
    @reggiew5639 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that is some good stuff that you are presenting.

  • @wobamusic
    @wobamusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wolfgang Bachmann
    vor 1 Stunde
    Dear Rich, happy to have you back...I often tend to play too many notes (maybe I'm not the only one out there ;-)) and since I found you in www you are for me the master of melodic content and always the amount of notes in your tasteful lines...either groove or solo...neither too many or too less...this video is pure gold to me...I was always wondering how to achieve this level...now I understand the way you think and develop lines...thanks a lot...I wish you enough energy to get through...kind regards from your german neighbour👋

  • @saidhamdy7762
    @saidhamdy7762 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like your way to explain really, greetings from spain

  • @IceTTToy
    @IceTTToy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this approach! I struggle with solos, that very anxiety you mention at the beginning, when I know it’s coming. I often just pre-plan my solos, which isn’t very satisfying and a little unoriginal for the rest of my band. I know a lot of scales, but it always feels like so many notes and I don’t know where to start and end up over playing. I love limiting it to just two notes above and below to start, then forced to just creative with that. Can’t wait to give this a try live! Thank you so much!

  • @jonaslind8123
    @jonaslind8123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I liked this. Gonna check out your other videos now.

  • @davisprice2859
    @davisprice2859 ปีที่แล้ว

    im supposed to write a bass solo for this new song me and my room mate are cooking and im more used to guitar. This video helped la lot

  • @dezsokosa9182
    @dezsokosa9182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...this was also an excellent lesson. Thanks. It's good to have you here again.

  • @kcarvalho3139
    @kcarvalho3139 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best bass tutorial I have ever seen on the web. Thank you Rich

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's so cool of you to say. Thanks so very much!

  • @marcgreene6343
    @marcgreene6343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome Back!!! You’ve been missed. Love your insights.

  • @johnwhitney8444
    @johnwhitney8444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Rich, the best bass mentor on social media. Life will try us everyday but we've got to push forward. I learn a lot from just watching and absorbing.

  • @jreid641
    @jreid641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info. I'm going to play with this and see what I can create.

  • @markkirschenmann3925
    @markkirschenmann3925 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super useful and practical info on creating cells of notes. Thanks for posting!

  • @mysterj1
    @mysterj1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. You are opening my mind up.

  • @edwinpaz5397
    @edwinpaz5397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mr you're a awesome teacher

  • @eugenemoses6304
    @eugenemoses6304 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Rich... this has been really helpful.

  • @kevinoreilly2504
    @kevinoreilly2504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Antiphony! Sometimes I forget how many different ways there are to play, or I cant decide. I'm so glad your back man!

  • @davidhirsh5904
    @davidhirsh5904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich, love the new look to the Brown'stone and the opening vibe. Thanks for your practical instruction. Blessings!

  • @ljbythec
    @ljbythec ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @jchap74
    @jchap74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a clear way to demystify soloing. Thanks!

  • @ebensf
    @ebensf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are back sir. I hope things are getting brighter for you every day.

  • @alexanderobretenov3070
    @alexanderobretenov3070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad that you are back, and hope everything is really well! Thank you ❤️

  • @AdamZuk1982
    @AdamZuk1982 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great lesson, thank You !

  • @humblegeorge
    @humblegeorge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spark !!!! Im grabbing the bugger right now !!! Weeeeeeee-Hooooooo

  • @themunoshful
    @themunoshful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool phrases man in Dm I can a nice back beat behind it 🔥🙏

  • @winstonstephenson8467
    @winstonstephenson8467 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for making this lesson Rich. You are such an insparation👍🏽🫶.

  • @_B_E_A_D_G_C
    @_B_E_A_D_G_C 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always glad to have you back , but even more happy when you’re busy doing what you love . We’ll always wait around for the wonderful information you share with us :)

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always good to see you here in the comments section, Chairman. Thank you!

  • @worldmusic1401
    @worldmusic1401 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video! Applause!

  • @crysisrock
    @crysisrock ปีที่แล้ว

    MR BROWN your the best teacher and your explanation is crystal clear,thank you so much 😍

  • @patrickblay7684
    @patrickblay7684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic way of teaching how to build a solo so cool.
    Thank you so much
    AFrenchman

  • @pierrecelers
    @pierrecelers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you from France

  • @lentegonu9902
    @lentegonu9902 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learnt something mew today... Thank you

  • @ikechukwuokorielong8443
    @ikechukwuokorielong8443 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, I keep coming back to this video lesson!
    😂🤣😂🤣 It’s still 🔥.

  • @mgraemem
    @mgraemem ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Losing your Mom is the worst of losses. Greatest sympathies for your loss.

  • @bassman2play
    @bassman2play ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy your teaching but most important you are great much appreciated 🕊🤙🏾

  • @MtlRedAtheist
    @MtlRedAtheist ปีที่แล้ว

    I play with a similar bass tone to you. Classic!

  • @cocobass
    @cocobass 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moollon J!!! Great basses 👍

  • @Davidakn1
    @Davidakn1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this cool lesson !

  • @antonElman
    @antonElman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to see you back!

  • @rimusmusic9716
    @rimusmusic9716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich we are always with you. Take care.

  • @alcidek5711
    @alcidek5711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson as usual, I'm far from even considering soloing but I find this approach also very interesting for building basslines from simple patterns to more complex ones. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, hope you're hanging on, my prayers will be with you. Peace.

  • @ignaciomeyerp
    @ignaciomeyerp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    glad you're back!!!

  • @mamutcat
    @mamutcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Mr Brown. Good to see you again!

  • @mpoloria1
    @mpoloria1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you back Rich, God bless you and the best for you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @jakubhrozan3790
    @jakubhrozan3790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every lesson on this channel is brilliant.Thank you Mr.B👌

  • @errolcampbell304
    @errolcampbell304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you back man

  • @douglaswilliams1081
    @douglaswilliams1081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic, it's good to have you back. Simple but brilliant!!

  • @user-ef9bt3lt4f
    @user-ef9bt3lt4f ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi rich,
    My first time and like to say great comfortable and pleasant voice which puts you at ease, love the . I’m a Brit so over the pond.
    Love it
    Ray ❤

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, Ray. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @edfernandez2595
    @edfernandez2595 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome!

  • @treumatic8420
    @treumatic8420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving You work, was waiting inpatiently for new videos. Wishing You all best!