1. THE PARTS OF THE BASS 0:40 2. HOW TO HOLD THE BASS 1:19 3. TUNING 2:45 4. PLAYING FINGERSTYLE - Plucking Hand * E-String Position 4:42 * A-String Position 6:36 * D-String Position 7:44 * G-String Position 8:33 * All Strings 9:25 - Fretting Hand * Explanation 11:16 * Exercise 1 13:18 * Exercise 2 14:04 5. TABS / TABLATURE - Explanation 15:22 - Play Along 17:11 - Play Along (Faster, with band) 17:44 PDF, GuitarPro, and Backing Track files here: www.patreon.com/NathanNavarro
Dear Nathan, You started releasing a video for beginners, personally to me, and I think many others would be interested in your advice on caring for a guitar, strings, greasing the fingerboard and waxing polished cases))
I have not played Bass in over 13 years, 25 years with a band... I may just start again learning the correct way via your vids along with my 8-year old daughter.
and now free professional bass lessons for everyone, you're a hero. i've been bass for years but this was so interesting. Please keep going any way you see fit i'll follow learn and like the video every time. THANKS
Hello i have played bass for 2 months now and i been thinking about my fingerstyle. This video was very useful since i learn't new tricks and correction of my fingerstyle. Can't wait for the next one!
+Wierd Beast I've been playing for almost exactly the same time... What resources are you using? Have you tried yousician? I don't know any other bassists irl so online is the only way I'm able to learn
This is hands down the best beginner's bass lesson I've watched so far. I've been watching bass clips for beginners for over the past month (bought the bass back then) and this clip made me want to buy his book. Keep on rocking, Nate. Thanks very much for very clear lessons.
Wow that was really basic:D wish I had something like this when I started playing bass, but there was no TH-cam back then:D looking forward to some advanced lessons:)
Hey Nate, I need advice. I'm going to buy one of your books but can't figure which one. I'm interested in learning modern/metal techniques especially and plan on getting a 5 string but currently only have two 4 strings ( one set up BEAD). Just trying to see which would be more beneficial. Thanks!
Good surprises are the best. I've tried to be a guitar player for..ever and at the rate I'm going I'll have to live until the next millennia to have any fun with it. I've recently picked up a bass and just messing around and I'm having fun with it. I figured what the heck and watched the "beginner" lesson and learned alot. I stumbled across your channel and liked it immediately. I was really surprised to find out that you are a real bass player😆. Then it was no surprise why you were so good. So, just wanted to say thanks and I'll be hanging around here for a while. Cheers
I' m not a beginner per se (although it's always good to consider yourself one) but I have to say this (17:52) has to be the coolest beginner jam song I' ve ever listened to, I could jam to this for hours :D
I recently bought my first Bass and still have so much doubts about how to take it, press the strings and many others, so I'm so thankful of your video, it has help me a lot.
I've been playing for about 10 years now but have always had bad technique because my first bass was near impossible to play (I know a good musician should never blame the gear for their own bad technique, but this was a bass I got off ebay and even after having it set up, the strings still sat much further off the fretboard then they should have and my teacher never really taught me about good technique) So I now find myself with a much better setup bass and trying to re-learn proper technique so I can become a better player and I look forward to more lessons!
Hi Nate! I'm learning bass by myself and got used to playing E on pickup, playing the A string with thumb on E, the D string with my thumb between E and A and the G string with thumb between A and D. Is there anything wrong with playing this way or should I relearn it and do it your method?
Hey, Pat! Your current method will still mute each string that is not in play, which is vital, but I would suggest trying the method shown in this video because it will improve efficiency when switching between the E and A strings. :)
First thing is don't buy an expensive one. Cause if you stop playing it'll be money waisted. There are many good brands out there that are great for beginners. Ibanez, Yamaha, sterling sub, squire, just to name a few. Squire p-basses are really nice. They have a volume and a tone knob. Great for beginners. However, it is still important for you to go your local guitar store and see them for yourself. A good budget range would be 200-400 dollar range maybe even $500, if you see something you like. I wouldn't go above 400. I myself own a few basses, and one of my favorites is an Ibanez sr250. Great simple bass. Still head to your local store and try a few. Also don't be afraid to ask the sales people for help. Many of them a great musician's and will point you in the right direction.
I've been studying and keep trying to play the hey barbara bass solo of iv of spades but my right finger isn't fast enough and I can't play it all along. Please gimme some tips :(0
Could we get slap fundamentals please? I watch others slap but I can never imitate them. I don't know what fundamentals to practice let alone what bad habits to avoid. Thanks, Nathan. This video was detailed and laid out so I could understand it. I've watched other videos on youtube when I first started and they left me guessing with most of this stuff.
1. THE PARTS OF THE BASS 0:40
2. HOW TO HOLD THE BASS 1:19
3. TUNING 2:45
4. PLAYING FINGERSTYLE
- Plucking Hand
* E-String Position 4:42
* A-String Position 6:36
* D-String Position 7:44
* G-String Position 8:33
* All Strings 9:25
- Fretting Hand
* Explanation 11:16
* Exercise 1 13:18
* Exercise 2 14:04
5. TABS / TABLATURE
- Explanation 15:22
- Play Along 17:11
- Play Along (Faster, with band) 17:44
PDF, GuitarPro, and Backing Track files here: www.patreon.com/NathanNavarro
Dear Nathan,
You started releasing a video for beginners, personally to me, and I think many others would be interested in your advice on caring for a guitar, strings, greasing the fingerboard and waxing polished cases))
I've played Bass for 11 years and words still can't describe how excited I was when I saw this
I've played Bass for years, no one tell me put my ringfinger on the strings. it`s very useful , thank u Nathan.
I have not played Bass in over 13 years, 25 years with a band... I may just start again learning the correct way via your vids along with my 8-year old daughter.
and now free professional bass lessons for everyone, you're a hero. i've been bass for years but this was so interesting. Please keep going any way you see fit i'll follow learn and like the video every time. THANKS
Forza Foggia
Hello i have played bass for 2 months now and i been thinking about my fingerstyle. This video was very useful since i learn't new tricks and correction of my fingerstyle. Can't wait for the next one!
+Wierd Beast I've been playing for almost exactly the same time... What resources are you using? Have you tried yousician? I don't know any other bassists irl so online is the only way I'm able to learn
@@Phillycheeze101 Hello thats good to know! If we get in contact i can talk to you about it, discord: General_Kerberos#7502
This is hands down the best beginner's bass lesson I've watched so far. I've been watching bass clips for beginners for over the past month (bought the bass back then) and this clip made me want to buy his book. Keep on rocking, Nate. Thanks very much for very clear lessons.
Excellent teaching. I have been playing for over 20 years and it was a few times that I saw someone teaching in such a didactic way. Keep going!
Super high quality lesson! I also feel so good with your voice. Thank you Nathan.
Bought myself a bass for christmas, here is my first lesson really enjoyed it thanks man!
Yes! I've been waiting for you to start teaching.
Excellent video Nathan. Simple, precise, straight to the point and motivating!
Thank you Nate. Great fundimentals!
probably the best lesson there is. I know this hasn't got a lot of views but I'll recommend it to my friends.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Anyone else eager for the next lesson?
Cool to see you taking the time to explain the basics well explained good stuff Nathan
Hi Nathan!! Big regar from Argentina!!! Thank's for you bass lesson!!
please do more of this, its really useful for me
Hey Nathan! Big fan here! I hope you can bring to us a tutorial with the amazing chords you do and how you do the progressions!
Thanks a lot! Great Lesson
Awesome Nathan! Will there be more lessons?
Definitely! Please comment any requests.
@@NateNavarro sweeping lesson pleaseeeeee
@@NateNavarro more beginner stuff pls
Proper muting with left hand while playing slap, and tapping! Thanks!
Thanks for the lesson really needed it ....hoping to see more in the coming days
Well done Nate. I am excited to get hold of one now.
thank you
Good teaching 😁
I wanted this for so long
Wow that was really basic:D wish I had something like this when I started playing bass, but there was no TH-cam back then:D looking forward to some advanced lessons:)
I need more tutorials , big fan btw 🙌
Thank you!
Can you do a triplet and double thoumb with picking lesson? Would be sick
Very good 👍👍
Amazing! It would be better if you could talk more about how to flatten the fretting hand.
Can you do a beginner slap lesson for 5 string players please
Great video bro.
Maybe some theory stuff.
God bless
Epico
You gonna start to give lesson ?? Do you do private lesson ?
Nathan, do you also use floating thumb technique to mute the strings too, or is the method you demonstrated your preferred method? And why?
How did you mute if have a 6 string bass
ok.. but can you play this on #TH-camBASS?
Thanks. I don’t mind re watching some beginner videos to see different techniques
Congratulations ❤see you soon as a touring partner for porcupine tree 🖤
16:33
Im from SF, it's 3:00am and if you think that im gonna watch this video so late, you right! >:v
Haha 😁🙏🏼
Please I'm bad understand English, Russian sub please! I very like your game and canal!!
I have learned, only need 1 BASS to play....
like🔔🔔🎸🎵🎶🎼🌹🌹
shred
Did you mean "the BASSics"?
Not me learning how to properly place my right hand after 18 years of playing...
I laughed when he said you'll really notice ( string buzz) it when you play arenas one day. haa as if.
hehe BASSics
First? :0
So this is why I rely on my fretwrap...I had poor fundamentals
Watching the tutorial without the bass
I started playing bass 6 years ago after watching your cover of recess. Really blew me away.
I’ve been playing bass for years, yet I still learned quite a bit from this. Definitely going to rework my right hand finger style. Thanks Nathan!
I don't even have a freaking bass but I can't stop watching.
Thats cuz he's an alien.
I feel so f lucky to be in this era, I can learn wonderful content even though I am just a poor student.
BEST LESSON SO FAR. PERIOD.
For the next video explain string action, intonation and truss rod adjustments.
The second video can be rig setup.
I'm a guitar player trying some bass stuff. Thank you for your generosity! I really appreciate it!
I've been looking forward to this my man. Thank you so much.
I have been waiting for this video. Keep rocking Sensei
i always come back here after a long hiatus thanks!
Hey Nate, I need advice. I'm going to buy one of your books but can't figure which one. I'm interested in learning modern/metal techniques especially and plan on getting a 5 string but currently only have two 4 strings ( one set up BEAD). Just trying to see which would be more beneficial. Thanks!
High Quality Lesson
Good surprises are the best. I've tried to be a guitar player for..ever and at the rate I'm going I'll have to live until the next millennia to have any fun with it. I've recently picked up a bass and just messing around and I'm having fun with it. I figured what the heck and watched the "beginner" lesson and learned alot. I stumbled across your channel and liked it immediately. I was really surprised to find out that you are a real bass player😆. Then it was no surprise why you were so good. So, just wanted to say thanks and I'll be hanging around here for a while. Cheers
You’re a damn genius. My entire life i wanted to learn bass, within 5 mins i actually saw there was hope for me yet😂
I' m not a beginner per se (although it's always good to consider yourself one) but I have to say this (17:52) has to be the coolest beginner jam song I' ve ever listened to, I could jam to this for hours :D
I recently bought my first Bass and still have so much doubts about how to take it, press the strings and many others, so I'm so thankful of your video, it has help me a lot.
Thank you very much for the lessons! It helped almost immediately!
More Videos pls; i need bass. I like your presentation ,very useful. THX
Wow! Love this video. Would want to buy a bass guitar to learn how to play it. :)
Is there a particular reason your precision pickup is upside down?
this channel wants to ruin my frail resistance to buy a bass guitar..
Great lesson.. pls upload more videos on how to master the bass..
I want staydy play bass,but bad understand
Please rus sub. Senkiy!
Cool and calm. Very nice video. Thanks a lot.
I've been playing for about 10 years now but have always had bad technique because my first bass was near impossible to play
(I know a good musician should never blame the gear for their own bad technique, but this was a bass I got off ebay and even after having it set up, the strings still sat much further off the fretboard then they should have and my teacher never really taught me about good technique)
So I now find myself with a much better setup bass and trying to re-learn proper technique so I can become a better player and I look forward to more lessons!
this is what i need... thank you, love from asia
Cool video Nathan, keep it coming.
Thanks my teacher🙏🏼
& needed the teacher (ur.help), all r8
This made me wanna buy a bass.
Hello Nate. Can you do a video on beginner basses you would suggest as I am interested in bass? Thank you for your time and have a great day!
Hey, Kevin! Here's my video cover five beginner bass options. :) th-cam.com/video/jSmsTRlxU5o/w-d-xo.html
very very Nice
Done!
Hi Nate!
I'm learning bass by myself and got used to playing E on pickup, playing the A string with thumb on E, the D string with my thumb between E and A and the G string with thumb between A and D.
Is there anything wrong with playing this way or should I relearn it and do it your method?
Hey, Pat! Your current method will still mute each string that is not in play, which is vital, but I would suggest trying the method shown in this video because it will improve efficiency when switching between the E and A strings. :)
@@NateNavarro Thanks!
Pin Panelle
I was greatly helped by this video, Btw bass what is suitable for beginners?
First thing is don't buy an expensive one. Cause if you stop playing it'll be money waisted. There are many good brands out there that are great for beginners. Ibanez, Yamaha, sterling sub, squire, just to name a few. Squire p-basses are really nice. They have a volume and a tone knob. Great for beginners. However, it is still important for you to go your local guitar store and see them for yourself. A good budget range would be 200-400 dollar range maybe even $500, if you see something you like. I wouldn't go above 400. I myself own a few basses, and one of my favorites is an Ibanez sr250. Great simple bass. Still head to your local store and try a few. Also don't be afraid to ask the sales people for help. Many of them a great musician's and will point you in the right direction.
Thanks bro
good video Nathan , really nice bass , stay safe , stay healthy , God bless my friend.
I've been studying and keep trying to play the hey barbara bass solo of iv of spades but my right finger isn't fast enough and I can't play it all along. Please gimme some tips :(0
Congratulations.....! You can definitely add something to the world of bass guitar.
Great tutorial Nathan, i wish i had TH-cam 20 years ago, i wouldn't be riddled with poor technique.
dude, Dude, DUDE! This video is insanely helpful. You have to do more of these!!!!
I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume the people who gave this thumbs down just slipped and fat thumbed the thumbs up by mistake
Please make more of these. I'm stoked for ones about the crazy techniquest you do but getting a fresh take on the foundation is very nice.
5:20 until you stop sounds kinda hypnotic. With all the metronome going and your voice sounds like the start of a trance anthem
Could we get slap fundamentals please?
I watch others slap but I can never imitate them. I don't know what fundamentals to practice let alone what bad habits to avoid.
Thanks, Nathan. This video was detailed and laid out so I could understand it. I've watched other videos on youtube when I first started and they left me guessing with most of this stuff.
Thanks for the request, Robert. I'll add slap fundamentals to the list. :)