brought Abraham to Australia in the early 70's as one of Johnny Mathis' back up musicians. not only is Abraham an amazing bass player he is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I took him and the drummer Harry to a nightclub and they asked if they could sit in. they changed a very average night to something very special. one thing that stays in my mind is Abraham did a solo break. the crowd went mad applauding him and I watched this wonderful man blush with embarrassment. no ego, just there for the music and enjoyment of playing with other musicians.
This is the first instructional video like this where the teacher tried to emphasize the importance of feeling the music. My greatest musical mentor used to say the same thing, but most people just focus on what notes to play or how to play, not why we're playing them. I like this dude.
He said in an interview that a producer tried to tell him off in the studio because he was moving around while playing the bass. The producer said “this isn’t a music video” and Abe said “sorry brother, music moves me”
Producers like to eradicate/limit any sound thats not being recorded - for a good reason. I become "alert" when producing and hear finger tapping, hand rubbing on the mic stand, sound from movment and stuff. But then u want ppl to feel what theyre doing
@@rockum888 Anyone who records tries to limit superfluous noise. If it's not coming from your instrument, it doesn't really need to be in the recording. That's not even a defense of the producer in this story, it's just a fact of professional music production. Because then you have artists who complain about tapping, buzzing, or whatever other noise in the final mix because they didn't know their extra movements were being picked up by the studio mics.
I highly doubt that actually happened. It makes for a good story but I’ve never met a recording engineer or producer that would care about the movement of a musician they are recording. Unless it’s a singer moving away from the microphone(s), we don’t care how they are moving. Unless they are damaging equipment lol. Edit: After reading other comments, I agree that they may have been trying to prevent unnecessary noise or side effects of his movements.
America should treat Abraham Laboriel as a national treasure; there is only one Abraham Laboriel like Larry Carlton rightly remarked. The government should appoint a biographer to cover this man's life, because when he 'leaves' I don't know if there will ever be another like him. People like him are sent to be a blessing to the world and to leave a lasting legacy. His basses should be kept in a museum.
+nokumbaya Abe Laboriel jnr is an amazing drummer in his own right; you're right. But you see if there was no Abe Laboriel snr, there would be no Abe jnr. I rate him even higher than Victor Wooten, even though Victor is one of the greatest virtuosic players of our time.
Yes -- America, Mexico -- everyone everywhere should recognize people like this -- who spread nothing but love and joy -- as pure human treasures who encourage all of us to be our best and our most generous. (Sorry but he makes me feel that way...)
4:15 "And always try to feel SOMETHING..." ... 3:15 - ... "practice that with A FEELING -- try to feel something musical in your heart and mind..." no truer musical words ever said
Best bass tutorial ever. I think it's a big mistake when instructors get straight in to mechanics and theory and forget all about the point of music. Try to feel something! Feel it! Groove! That should be reinforced constantly above everything else. We're playing music here and it's supposed to be fun. Never forget that. Also, yeah 'beginner' isn't a good word for this. This video is just bass fundamentals. Aside from the intro bit, he's not trying to necessarily give instruction.
I understand. I'd say he does give lessons, but more an overarching big-picture purpose type of deal. But I do agree. This is meant to guide your journey imo.
Wow - Just came across your youtube station and I love how you make it so simple to learn to play bass. I wish this was available when I was younger (72 now)...Definitely the younger generation can learn from you...
Thanks Anthony God bless you this is a great Video..wow it's helped me open my mind and learn a lot in a short time.God bless Abraham for great teaching skills and talent.
This makes me feel so much better about my technique. I was never able to get my slap technique fast enough, and I am much more comfortable plucking with the thumb than slapping, which gets a similar sound.
Hey! 2 years later, how has your technique developed? I just picked up bass about 6 months ago and I'm feeling similar here. It's almost just like he described. If I'm just slapping then I'm fine with thumping my thumb, but if I have to do any thump and pluck it's not natural to me to strike with my thumb and pop with my other fingers.
Listen to the legend. 374 people slap their bass with their thumbs pointing upward, while 5 people slap their bass with their thumbs pointing downward. while 54,741 people (including me) trying to figure out his technique.
I said recently that this man(Laboriel)would've given Louis Johnson a "run for his money"-but just looking at the first minute or so, of this video made me go "hmmm"-he would've done more than just give Johnson a run...and Mohini who? I had his instructional video about 20 years ago-no longer own it and haven't seen it in about a good 15 years-but I was blown away by his prowess on the bass guitar then-truly this bass player is peerless! A shame he wasn't more widely known, back in the days...and no disrespect to Mohini Dey, but before she was even thought about-or born-this man LAID DOWN THE LAW for most bass players walking the Earth, some 40 to 45 years ago! 10-13-22.
amazing talented bass player has worked with some of the best jazz and famous artist of the music industry. icon bass player guru..of all time.from the 70s up to present..
Trying to figure out why old and gold music like this isn't taught in schools. Why it isn't put on the radio. What's wrong with people? This is history! And no one even knows about it.
Abraham Laboriel, comme Wooten, Pastorius, Miller, Clarke, etc ont décomplexé le bassiste qui reste au fond dans le noir à côté du charleston du batteur. Je me suis tapé 20 ans de guitare (le mec devant), instrument que en fait je n'ai jamais capté. Depuis 8 mois, je suis parti dans le noir au fond de la scène avec une basse et je m'éclate enfin, instrument fabuleux!!! 🙏✌
May God continue to Bless you, sir! Thanks for that lesson. Your son Abe Jr. is an almost unbelievable drummer. I'm 64 now and started play the 4-string bass when I was 15. There was a 33 year break in between these years, and now that I'm retired, I bought all new equipment starting with a new Squire Jazz and an amp. with 300 watt and 15" speaker. They really sound great. How long did it take for you to get so good at using you little finger of your left hand to hold a note? Fantastic!!
lol...I was thinking the same thing, but realized this is just "beginning funk" not necessarily"beginning bass". It's way out of my league, but I still learned a couple things.
He explains about the tunning and says he will explaing about the parts of the bass, so actually is for beginning bass! It doesn't matter, this man is so awesome that I would be watching even if he were teaching how to make cookies.
Did he just funked up the Bonanza theme song........Abe you are the man.....the reason why Steely Dan(Donald Fagen) had some nice bass licks on his albums.......
This incredibly talented cat has groove and soul and heart and musicality and I Just want to say Thank You, Abe. BTW, where is he from? His accent is pseudo-European, perhaps Jamaican? Anyone? Bueller?
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brought Abraham to Australia in the early 70's as one of Johnny Mathis' back up musicians. not only is Abraham an amazing bass player he is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I took him and the drummer Harry to a nightclub and they asked if they could sit in. they changed a very average night to something very special. one thing that stays in my mind is Abraham did a solo break. the crowd went mad applauding him and I watched this wonderful man blush with embarrassment. no ego, just there for the music and enjoyment of playing with other musicians.
This is the first instructional video like this where the teacher tried to emphasize the importance of feeling the music. My greatest musical mentor used to say the same thing, but most people just focus on what notes to play or how to play, not why we're playing them. I like this dude.
He said in an interview that a producer tried to tell him off in the studio because he was moving around while playing the bass. The producer said “this isn’t a music video” and Abe said “sorry brother, music moves me”
k but in all honesty that producer is wack
Producers like to eradicate/limit any sound thats not being recorded - for a good reason. I become "alert" when producing and hear finger tapping, hand rubbing on the mic stand, sound from movment and stuff. But then u want ppl to feel what theyre doing
@@nhaezer5121 then why record humans at all?
@@rockum888 Anyone who records tries to limit superfluous noise. If it's not coming from your instrument, it doesn't really need to be in the recording. That's not even a defense of the producer in this story, it's just a fact of professional music production. Because then you have artists who complain about tapping, buzzing, or whatever other noise in the final mix because they didn't know their extra movements were being picked up by the studio mics.
I highly doubt that actually happened. It makes for a good story but I’ve never met a recording engineer or producer that would care about the movement of a musician they are recording. Unless it’s a singer moving away from the microphone(s), we don’t care how they are moving. Unless they are damaging equipment lol.
Edit:
After reading other comments, I agree that they may have been trying to prevent unnecessary noise or side effects of his movements.
America should treat Abraham Laboriel as a national treasure; there is only one Abraham Laboriel like Larry Carlton rightly remarked. The government should appoint a biographer to cover this man's life, because when he 'leaves' I don't know if there will ever be another like him. People like him are sent to be a blessing to the world and to leave a lasting legacy. His basses should be kept in a museum.
+Isaac S Strictly speaking, there are TWO Abraham Laboriels (his son Abe Jr. is an amazing drummer), but your point is definitely valid!
+nokumbaya Abe Laboriel jnr is an amazing drummer in his own right; you're right. But you see if there was no Abe Laboriel snr, there would be no Abe jnr. I rate him even higher than Victor Wooten, even though Victor is one of the greatest virtuosic players of our time.
+Isaac S
"Mexico should treat Abraham Laboriel as a national treasure...."
Fixed.
Yes -- America, Mexico -- everyone everywhere should recognize people like this -- who spread nothing but love and joy -- as pure human treasures who encourage all of us to be our best and our most generous. (Sorry but he makes me feel that way...)
Abe is from Belize, not Mexico.
He's one of the happiest men on the planet god bless him!!!!
God did really bless him
The 2nd is his son. Macas anchor.
One of the worlds greatest bass players of all time right there.
What a badass! Totally goes ham and then laughs it off before he introduces himself with such class! Total legend
Most grooviest feel and soul. He is ENJOYING IT I can literally see his musicality flowing out of his soul into the bass!
Abe is no doubt one of the best bass players of our time.Great spirit,Great attitude.He's the man.
"If there is no Music then there is no point in trying" Billion dollar words by AL
One of the nicest most humble man you’ll ever meet. Great musician too
Thank you brother Abraham! You have been influencing me since 1980.
Abraham is one of the best bass players the world has ever seen. He's in my top 10 easily for sure. Respect...
Love Abe Laboriel! His technique is his life! Can't be copied.
4:15 "And always try to feel SOMETHING..." ... 3:15 - ... "practice that with A FEELING -- try to feel something musical in your heart and mind..." no truer musical words ever said
37:04 He read my mind,,,HAHAH! This is like one of the most inspiring and brilliant bass lessons online!!! One more idol to look up to
Bernard purdie and Abraham Laboriel duo is a blast given a chance 😁 they both "moved" by their music
AL is my fav bass player bro
Божественный Брат!!!Принимаю!!!Спасибо!!!Благодарю!!!Благословляю!!!
Best bass tutorial ever. I think it's a big mistake when instructors get straight in to mechanics and theory and forget all about the point of music. Try to feel something! Feel it! Groove! That should be reinforced constantly above everything else. We're playing music here and it's supposed to be fun. Never forget that.
Also, yeah 'beginner' isn't a good word for this. This video is just bass fundamentals. Aside from the intro bit, he's not trying to necessarily give instruction.
I understand. I'd say he does give lessons, but more an overarching big-picture purpose type of deal. But I do agree.
This is meant to guide your journey imo.
M’en this guy is super funky, what a gift , TY monsieur Abraham...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
wow you just cant get any better than Abraham , he is truly amazing.
Abe's right hand is very free - not many people are that funky with the thumb. Very natural.
Best part of his music is that it dances and grooves. Thats what bass playing is !!!
This guy kills it! Beautiful techniques and very wise instructor
Great teacher and a living legend.
the best mexican bass player ever abraham laboriel
Wow - Just came across your youtube station and I love how you make it so simple to learn to play bass. I wish this was available when I was younger (72 now)...Definitely the younger generation can learn from you...
Diggin' that "Bonanza feeling" ...Hoss on bass, Lil' Joe on lead guitar, Adam on drums... Saturday nite at the Ponderosa club.
What a great guy ... pure genius, loving it
I really like this gentleman he's mad funky. I learned something new today-😄
As a former bass player listening to this brings me back what I use to know,makes me want to get back to it...
Thanks Anthony God bless you this is a great Video..wow it's helped me open my mind and learn a lot in a short time.God bless Abraham for great teaching skills and talent.
This makes me feel so much better about my technique. I was never able to get my slap technique fast enough, and I am much more comfortable plucking with the thumb than slapping, which gets a similar sound.
Hey! 2 years later, how has your technique developed? I just picked up bass about 6 months ago and I'm feeling similar here. It's almost just like he described. If I'm just slapping then I'm fine with thumping my thumb, but if I have to do any thump and pluck it's not natural to me to strike with my thumb and pop with my other fingers.
If you've seen his son drum you understand immediately how he comes by it. This video is amazing.
Listen to the legend.
374 people slap their bass with their thumbs pointing upward, while 5 people slap their bass with their thumbs pointing downward. while 54,741 people (including me) trying to figure out his technique.
Aye, aye, aye, aye, aye..........I slap with thumb down (not vertically, but angled, 45 degrees from the string). And I'm on your side. Lol 😆😆😆😆😆
One of my goats and inspirations for technique and melody.
I said recently that this man(Laboriel)would've given Louis Johnson a "run for his money"-but just looking at the first minute or so, of this video made me go "hmmm"-he would've done more than just give Johnson a run...and Mohini who?
I had his instructional video about 20 years ago-no longer own it and haven't seen it in about a good 15 years-but I was blown away by his prowess on the bass guitar then-truly this bass player is peerless! A shame he wasn't more widely known, back in the days...and no disrespect to Mohini Dey, but before she was even thought about-or born-this man LAID DOWN THE LAW for most bass players walking the Earth, some 40 to 45 years ago! 10-13-22.
My favorite Bass player of all time .... now my teacher ! what a planet....
Leyland Sklar my second fave ! who else should I hear?
Billy Sheehan for sure
amazing talented bass player has worked with some of the best jazz and famous artist of the music industry. icon bass player guru..of all time.from the 70s up to present..
Best motivation lesson for beginner I've seen.
Music with a great mood! all the best to Abraham
Trying to figure out why old and gold music like this isn't taught in schools. Why it isn't put on the radio. What's wrong with people? This is history! And no one even knows about it.
I loved this man since I was kid watching him.
This was Amazing !!! What A Master Great teacher
I loved what he said about always try & feel something & make music. 👏👏👏👏👏
Love the fact that this is beginners funk 🙌 can't wait for the advanced lessons 😄..abe laboriel is amazing
I laughed out loud when he said "Maybe if I practiced more"
May God bless you exceedingly brother.
You are a blessing.
I knew all of the theory but he explains everything very clear and precise.... an excellent teacher.....
This lovely man is the best Abraham and surly dearer than Abraham Lincoln for me!
Abraham Laboriel, comme Wooten, Pastorius, Miller, Clarke, etc ont décomplexé le bassiste qui reste au fond dans le noir à côté du charleston du batteur.
Je me suis tapé 20 ans de guitare (le mec devant), instrument que en fait je n'ai jamais capté.
Depuis 8 mois, je suis parti dans le noir au fond de la scène avec une basse et je m'éclate enfin, instrument fabuleux!!! 🙏✌
Excelente baixista e musico, grande mestre dos grooves
Thank you for taking the time to inspire others, keep playing!
Amazing indeed . ... sir you are a Badass ! Thanks
amazing God bless you
most funky man on earth !!!
He's a maestro!!! My favorite bassist!!!
This guy is amazing! How have I not heard of him before? Also, what a showman.
Yes A Bad Man keeping that Bottom and his son Jr is a hella drummer with anybody love them both
Another Master of Bass... This guy rocks a bass like Stanley Clarke
I would love to play with these old school cat's,imagine how much fun it would be
Dear sir, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing your gift
Amaaziiinggg!!! Thank you Mr. Really Master.
Best of the best bassist abraham.
Definitely one of the best bass players!
Ohh maan dat groove on 5:05 was so unexpected!
May God continue to Bless you, sir! Thanks for that lesson. Your son Abe Jr. is an almost unbelievable drummer. I'm 64 now and started play the 4-string bass when I was 15. There was a 33 year break in between these years, and now that I'm retired, I bought all new equipment starting with a new Squire Jazz and an amp. with 300 watt and 15" speaker. They really sound great. How long did it take for you to get so good at using you little finger of your left hand to hold a note? Fantastic!!
Pure mexican proud... Respect +100
He's the best. Did you guy's know. He can play Dance Bass.
Thank you for the post brother
He is not my mentor but i wish. He is not my teacher but he is my inspiration. God Bless Abraham Laboriel
Wow. I'm going to have to look into this guy's work. I'm ashamed to say he is new to me.
Magnifique I love funk 80
love hearing you jam .
Awesome Bazzist ... Bravo!
With hands like that, how can you NOT sound incredible?
La gracia se derramó sobre ti Abraham. Dios te bendiga maestro
This video is so informative thanks for posting this.
Jolly good job old man. Nice work.
I'd hate to see what intermediate level is like with him lol
+Justin Barnett not me ! this is exciting!
ha-ha, man I really needed that laugh (not having the best month). Thanks man:)
lol...I was thinking the same thing, but realized this is just "beginning funk" not necessarily"beginning bass". It's way out of my league, but I still learned a couple things.
He explains about the tunning and says he will explaing about the parts of the bass, so actually is for beginning bass! It doesn't matter, this man is so awesome that I would be watching even if he were teaching how to make cookies.
This is the best bass player ever!
"just try to feel something" maestro!
Very cool...thanks for posting!!
I love Abraham.
This guy is a funk pro!
4:45 I agree 100%, beginners should just start to play and worry about cleaning it up later.
#supergood 1 of the #funkiest #best #bassplayer
Did he just funked up the Bonanza theme song........Abe you are the man.....the reason why Steely Dan(Donald Fagen) had some nice bass licks on his albums.......
so peacefull teacher he realy give big trust to learn
Sensacional Abe...
Thank you for sharing this lesson.
어쩜 이렇게 음악을 느끼고 즐기며 연주할 수 있을까
This incredibly talented cat has groove and soul and heart and musicality and I Just want to say Thank You, Abe.
BTW, where is he from? His accent is pseudo-European, perhaps Jamaican? Anyone? Bueller?
hi dr Max, his first language is spanish and he is from mexico
+Gabriel Esposito and honduras
+DoctorMaxMoebius He's mexican, with cuban ascendence
Vicktor K.Y. honduran ascendence 😜
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32:24 OOOHHH, NOW I get it. Thanks for this beginners course, my dude!
Still my man! God bless Bro. Abe...
Funk bass is one of the great American art forms. This instruction video should be in the Smithsonian.
Beautiful Art form
This whole video is a work of art. Abe has the groove like nobody else.
thanks so much for this post
It is amazing!
Proof that you don’t need long spindly fingers to be a great bassist.
02:36 that's as far as can play.
Laboriel is a genius
man too hot, thx to share this owwww! :)
I don't have a bass. I whammy my guitar an octave down. So I have to use a pick....but the harmonic/rhytmic insight was very rich and fun!