This is an excellent lesson for all bassists, regardless of skill level! The challenge of string crossing, playing 16th notes at a fast BPM, along with octaves and being mindful of note length will enable you to play a variety of styles. When I first started playing bass in the late '70's, Disco was falling out of popularity, but I would groove for hours to condition my hands to play consistently. Thanks for reminding me to reincorporate this in my practice routine!
To me this was a most EXCELLENT example of a superb teacher who demonstrates what to play with how to play, all the while being completely genuine and honest. I loved how you broke things down, making both important and perhaps some overlooked notes on elements of playing not just this specific pattern, but the bass in general. Thanks so much!!
I hate disco, including the Village People, but this is a fine, challenging exercise. I'll comment again when I've mastered it, because the way I'll play it might be different. Thanks.
Okay, I haven't fully mastered it yet, but I think I've figured out the easiest way to play it. Initially I sought complicated solutions like plucking the low Fis with my thumb and resting my right index finger on the A-string (requires a lot more finger independence than I have now, though it should be doable). Then my left hand got cramped - my fingers are long, but my hands are narrow. So I decided to take benefit of my beloved BEAD strings. My left index now is on the 7th fret of the B and my pinky on the 9th of the A. That's way more relaxed. My problem now is that the B-string clatters against the fret when I lift my index. I see two possible solutions: practising staccato with my left index and using my right thumb. Btw it's very handy that I can pluck with two ánd with three fingers. Being a bit of a control freak I prefer to pluck with my index on the first and third beat of a bar. Figuring these things out is great fun.
I realize this is a bit more advanced, but for the plucking pattern I’d typically use index for the low note, and ring and middle for the two high notes.
I’ve been trying to learn Disco Ulysses by Vulfpeck and that song has a lot of fast octaves. This really helps. I wondered how to mute (without the thumb) while playing E and octave, and keeping the speed up. Thanks a lot
How I do it: I play the open E and then fret the octave with the pad of my middle finger at the 7th fret of the A string, making sure that the tip of my middle finger touches the E string. That way the E string is muted.
there's also an option when u need to play 8+16+16 notes: play on E string with T finger and i+m ones for D string. It's rly easier buuuut we the sound that we get this way is soft and round. No punchy :(
Do you know the song "Veil of Maya" by the progressive metal band Cynic? Their bass player (the late and very great Sean Malone) often used these "disco doubles" th-cam.com/video/hq_DiR5frEA/w-d-xo.html
Great lesson always Dan. I want to ask you a favor. I arrive in Singapore on 16 September on my way back to NZ. You mentioned previously that you purchase that Ibanez at a 2nd hand shop. Are there a number of 2nd hand shops for instruments in Singapore. I have a whole day in Singapore with the family and I am sure my wife will let me wander off to look at bass guitars!!
Great plan! That shop is called Guitar Workshop and is in Bras Basah. You may or may not find something - it’s down to luck. You could try Bass Freq which is by appointment only and they stock high end stuff. Apart from that, most shops sell new gear (Swee Lee at Clarke Quay is worth a visit). Let me know if you have any other questions - bass or food or places to visit.
@@OnlineBassCourses Thanks so much Dan. My wife wants us to do the bus tour and see how the day goes. But I did say that I want to explore the music shops. We arrive at 06H10 on the 16th and leaving at 22H45 that evening. Will be a long day. That StingRay sounds so good, but I suppose it is an active Bass and I am not that keen on an active Bass.
Great lesson, Dan! I play bass since 12 years but I noticed that I never need to play those "double octaves" at all. But now when I wanna play with this... well... I need a practice! lol Thanks! Btw. Which strings do you use on your basses (brand/gauges)?
Use more than one finger to dampen the strings. That’s usually the way to do it. Check out this lesson: th-cam.com/video/iQ2_cVSBXGo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2Q7gexF37D_ayfCu
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This is an excellent lesson for all bassists, regardless of skill level! The challenge of string crossing, playing 16th notes at a fast BPM, along with octaves and being mindful of note length will enable you to play a variety of styles. When I first started playing bass in the late '70's, Disco was falling out of popularity, but I would groove for hours to condition my hands to play consistently. Thanks for reminding me to reincorporate this in my practice routine!
To me this was a most EXCELLENT example of a superb teacher who demonstrates what to play with how to play, all the while being completely genuine and honest.
I loved how you broke things down, making both important and perhaps some overlooked notes on elements of playing not just this specific pattern, but the bass in general.
Thanks so much!!
Thanks!
Great lesson, appreciated, thanks , you’re a talented teacher. And a very generous person.
Thank you very much. That means a lot to me.
I try this tmr tnx
I am a newbie of 13 months and as always Dan brilliant lessons and content and this lesson just brilliant huge thank you Dan.
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I was just working on this today. Weird. Is TH-cam watching me? 😅
Yes
Same!
The song - Don’t give hate a chance by jamiroquai’s got a lot of disco doubles 😊😊
Classic!
Even the rockers back in the late 70's/80's were using octave patterns. Check out Loverboy's Turn Me Loose.
Will do…
I hate disco, including the Village People, but this is a fine, challenging exercise. I'll comment again when I've mastered it, because the way I'll play it might be different.
Thanks.
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Okay, I haven't fully mastered it yet, but I think I've figured out the easiest way to play it. Initially I sought complicated solutions like plucking the low Fis with my thumb and resting my right index finger on the A-string (requires a lot more finger independence than I have now, though it should be doable).
Then my left hand got cramped - my fingers are long, but my hands are narrow. So I decided to take benefit of my beloved BEAD strings. My left index now is on the 7th fret of the B and my pinky on the 9th of the A. That's way more relaxed.
My problem now is that the B-string clatters against the fret when I lift my index. I see two possible solutions: practising staccato with my left index and using my right thumb.
Btw it's very handy that I can pluck with two ánd with three fingers. Being a bit of a control freak I prefer to pluck with my index on the first and third beat of a bar.
Figuring these things out is great fun.
@@marknieuweboer8099 It is fun! Keep up the explorations.
Chic - Everybody Dance is also good for disco double-doubles and also "quads".
Great song!
Wow - I loved this lesson! Thank you, Dan!!
My pleasure, Joyce!
I realize this is a bit more advanced, but for the plucking pattern I’d typically use index for the low note, and ring and middle for the two high notes.
Cool!
I’ve been trying to learn Disco Ulysses by Vulfpeck and that song has a lot of fast octaves. This really helps. I wondered how to mute (without the thumb) while playing E and octave, and keeping the speed up. Thanks a lot
How I do it: I play the open E and then fret the octave with the pad of my middle finger at the 7th fret of the A string, making sure that the tip of my middle finger touches the E string. That way the E string is muted.
Have fun!
there's also an option when u need to play 8+16+16 notes: play on E string with T finger and i+m ones for D string. It's rly easier buuuut we the sound that we get this way is soft and round. No punchy :(
Yes, absolutely. I was going to talk about that but decided not to. Might do a lesson on it though…
Do you know the song "Veil of Maya" by the progressive metal band Cynic?
Their bass player (the late and very great Sean Malone) often used these "disco doubles"
th-cam.com/video/hq_DiR5frEA/w-d-xo.html
I don’t but I’ll check them out!
I'm getting a whole lot out of this lesson. I appreciate you so much for sharing your skills
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much Dan, this is brilliant!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
My Sharona
They had quite the knack for octave patterns.....
Very good.
Bernard Edwards of Chic uses loads of this as well. Ex: Chic - Happy Man.
Great lesson always Dan. I want to ask you a favor. I arrive in Singapore on 16 September on my way back to NZ. You mentioned previously that you purchase that Ibanez at a 2nd hand shop. Are there a number of 2nd hand shops for instruments in Singapore. I have a whole day in Singapore with the family and I am sure my wife will let me wander off to look at bass guitars!!
Great plan! That shop is called Guitar Workshop and is in Bras Basah. You may or may not find something - it’s down to luck. You could try Bass Freq which is by appointment only and they stock high end stuff. Apart from that, most shops sell new gear (Swee Lee at Clarke Quay is worth a visit). Let me know if you have any other questions - bass or food or places to visit.
@@OnlineBassCourses Thanks so much Dan. My wife wants us to do the bus tour and see how the day goes. But I did say that I want to explore the music shops. We arrive at 06H10 on the 16th and leaving at 22H45 that evening. Will be a long day. That StingRay sounds so good, but I suppose it is an active Bass and I am not that keen on an active Bass.
@@francoisokennedy2509 Try a vintage StingRay if you ever get the chance!
@@OnlineBassCourses I definitely will while on holiday. I will be checking out the shops in South Africa, and also Singapore.
Right On Time 😍🙏🏼 thanks Dan
Great lesson, Dan! I play bass since 12 years but I noticed that I never need to play those "double octaves" at all. But now when I wanna play with this... well... I need a practice! lol Thanks! Btw. Which strings do you use on your basses (brand/gauges)?
They’re such fun! I use different gauges and brands for different basses (I have a lot!) but mainly Elites Players or Stadiums 45-105.
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I always have fret buzz when stopping the note with my left hand and it drives me nuts - any ideas how to avoid that? Many thanks!
Use more than one finger to dampen the strings. That’s usually the way to do it. Check out this lesson: th-cam.com/video/iQ2_cVSBXGo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2Q7gexF37D_ayfCu