Dude you are who I've been looking for in my eniter Bassist life.So simple, and you say the NOTES instead of having all the confusing numbers in substitution for the notes. Thank you!
Was a bit embarrassed the other night when jamming live and this was thrown in.. Felt it was my bassist’s duty to learn Moondance! Thanks for unlocking the tune! Hopefully no red face next time!
I like how he has made the song accessible to beginners, mid level and have a go if you think you can. Makes climbind the next levels so much easier. Good vid- Good Man
This such a great video, your tips brought me right up to speed with Moondance. I went from basically hanging on the root (poorly I might add), to locking in and helping the band find a nice groove for a nice version of this classic tune. Is there any chance you could do a similar video for the the Allman Bros "In memory of Elizabeth Reed". It's long with a few complex parts, the way you broke down Moondance was perfect...
Thank you thank you, The VP of my company invited me over to play at his house and this was on his list. I haven’t played in 6 years and I have no Bass or amp lol. He says use mine. Im literally memorizing this in my head, and in 25 years of cover bands ive never covered this song… Much easier than I thought
Excellent! Great way to break it down. I am not a jazz player, but have a gig, with Moondance in the set list. This made it very easy to comprehend what I need to do.
Outstanding lesson. This is the best way, at least for me, to learn a new song. Start off with the most basic root note bass line and then gradually build it up. It really helps me to understand what is happening within the song. It's also very useful for when you get a bit lost and have to improvise something on the spot. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do this. It's a classic song every bass player should know.
I 've been playing this tune for years and even though i play it slightly different you have to pay attention to the rapid changes, it's easy to get lost.
Thanks James. Richard here. I’ve been using the advanced riffs for months and the band loves it. One observation though. It seems that you fret the strings right on top of the fret as opposed to the center of two frets. Sometimes I can’t tell which note you’re playing. Am I playing incorrectly? Is this a technique issue? Should I be closer to the fret and not in the middle between two frets?
Awesome lesson. I purchased Walking Bass Essentials book and am Just starting to digest it. Can you tell me what amp and effect you are using for this lesson? I like the tone and would like to duplicate it.
Good lesson, is there any way you could add the jam track for us to try playing along with? Please. And could you please do a tutorial on the Matlock theme bass line.
Nicely played and well explained, personification of simplicity, transparency and efficiency. A suitable study piece of a non-threatening nature which would serve to inspire practical playing as well as theoritical prowess. Well done on another first-rate tutorial
Hi James, I love this number and this is such a good breakdown of it, but unfortunately I'm not allowed access to the PDF. do you have any suggestions, please?
Beautiful lesson! I'll work on it after work today. I learn everything by ear because i can't understand notation eventho I've tried for years. Is there a easy way to understand without costing a lot of time and money? I don't have a lot of either.
Hey warren, grab the free pdf that comes with lessons and cross reference the notation and tab with what your ears are telling you... over time the concepts will fall into place :-)
What do you reckon to the Sire bass?? Considering getting one as an alternative to a Fender P bass. Loved this lesson. Clear instruction and the notation/tabs to go with it. Inspirational!
I have been playing guitar, both rhythm and lead in different bands along the years...I am playing Bass more now so I can play with other musicians...Last thing I want is to be a Bass Player sounding like a guitar player....Any suggestions on how to set the foundation and get my head around what is needed from a GOOD Bass Player...I know some many positions on the guitar (CAGED, Major Minor playing MODES etc) that I cant help but think this can be applicable. Thanks for the insight...R
Brilliant vid. U could add dead or ghost notes to keep the rhythm etc which would help players in time and works musically. Great vid, I'm subn and liken. I'm a master of language lol. 👍
The site for the backtrack is no more :(. Seems that the real songs base has some syncopation, no ? Enjoyed your video. Been thinking about getting a Strat lately though it's been a minute since I played, really miss it. Anyways, good job laying it out !
Have you looked in your promotions / spam folder suzette? If it still doesn’t come email lessons@ebassguitar.com and we’ll email The link to you Cheers James
why want to retain something from this video, this chord grid and its rhythm allows absolutely everything you want, you just need a little imagination and feeling
Dude you are who I've been looking for in my eniter Bassist life.So simple, and you say the NOTES instead of having all the confusing numbers in substitution for the notes. Thank you!
Glad you like the video! The pleasure's mine! Cheers!
Finally a bass player that hasn't got 6 inch long fingers !! So easy to understand thankyou from an old guy beginner.
My pleasure, Gary, have you already tried The Bass Lab Plus program?
Finally someone who explains whats going on. keep up the good work.
Was a bit embarrassed the other night when jamming live and this was thrown in.. Felt it was my bassist’s duty to learn Moondance! Thanks for unlocking the tune! Hopefully no red face next time!
My pleasure - really pleased it helped
Gotta say the way you break this down makes a really easy and fun tune to play. Since I got this down its become a favorite of our jam group.
Wow! Glad you like it! All the best!
Well done my friend...all the guitar tutorials miss out on the C major chord in the vamp...I'm not the only one out there who hears it!
It’s how I hear it… I guess one could look at it as another inversion of an Am7 chord.
Thanks for unlocking the Moondance Bass Mystery! You have ended a year's struggle.
Very pleased it helped! Cheers!
Fabulous introduction to this song, excellent teaching method Tjank you!
Thank you for the great lesson!!! You are one of the best bass teachers I have seen here in TH-cam.
I like how he has made the song accessible to beginners, mid level and have a go if you think you can. Makes climbind the next levels so much easier. Good vid- Good Man
Thank you so much for the very nice observation! Glad you like it! Cheers!
This such a great video, your tips brought me right up to speed with Moondance. I went from basically hanging on the root (poorly I might add), to locking in and helping the band find a nice groove for a nice version of this classic tune. Is there any chance you could do a similar video for the the Allman Bros "In memory of Elizabeth Reed". It's long with a few complex parts, the way you broke down Moondance was perfect...
Finally someone simplified how to play it great lesson thanks
Glad to be of service, Carmen!
Thank you thank you, The VP of my company invited me over to play at his house and this was on his list. I haven’t played in 6 years and I have no Bass or amp lol. He says use mine. Im literally memorizing this in my head, and in 25 years of cover bands ive never covered this song… Much easier than I thought
Glad it helps! Cheers!
Love it, thank you!
Excellent! Great way to break it down. I am not a jazz player, but have a gig, with Moondance in the set list. This made it very easy to comprehend what I need to do.
Brilliant - that’s superb to hear!
Loved this lesson. Clear instruction and the notation/tabs to go with it. Inspirational!
Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback... have you joined us in basslabgroup.com ?
Outstanding lesson. This is the best way, at least for me, to learn a new song. Start off with the most basic root note bass line and then gradually build it up. It really helps me to understand what is happening within the song. It's also very useful for when you get a bit lost and have to improvise something on the spot. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do this. It's a classic song every bass player should know.
Thanks man!
There’s more free lessons over at ebassguitar.com if you want to check them out :-)
That right leg is your built in metronome. I see that stomp.🎉
Awesome!!! thank you!!
Very very good! Such a good break down of instruction. I have the riffs down now only have to play them up to speed. Thanks
Thanks so much Laura! Are you in the free basslabgroup.com yet?
Easy to understand, although the free available sheet music can be read. Useful breakdown of the sections and how to see them, like “…16 bars of Am…”
Really good lesson
Beautifully exposed! My favourite VM tune. I am already playing along with the track... Thanks!
My pleasure, Drazen! Cheers!
Great lesson. Made it a whole lot easier to learn👍
You are awesome boss!! I always dreaded walking up to the task of learning this but you took the sting out of it. Will be watching more of you!
Thanks - you’re very kind
Tremendous lesson. So clear. Thank you!
These lessons are just absolutely amazing!!
You’re very kind andy :-)
Just started learning this and coincidentally your lesson popped up.
You’ve made me very happy👍
That made my day! Cheers!
I have to play this tonight and needed a quick study. Perfect man! Thanks for the Spark Notes!!!
My pleasure! Cheers!
Great Break down. Thanks for the lesson!!
Cheers!!
Great Video 🎶
Thanks!
Enjoyed the lesson James very instructive.
Thanks man!
I think the song is in Relative key: C major
Dominant key: E minor
Nice lesson
So well done. You made this lesson very easy.
Brilliant! Thanks for the feedback! Cheers!
Wondrous! So helpful.
Thank you very much.
You're very welcome Henry!
This is a really high quality lesson. Thanks !
Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback
Great lesson, explained perfectly. Thanks!
Thanks Andy
Awesome, simple to understand and learn,,
Thanks for the feedback, Keith! All the best!
Nailed it again. Great breakdown
Thanks Roger!
Thanks man
I 've been playing this tune for years and even though i play it slightly different you have to pay attention to the rapid changes, it's easy to get lost.
Superb!
Great lesson BTW!!
Thank you!!
marvellous lesson!
thanks a lot
Thanks Ricardo
Well done.
Cheers David!
Great breakdown of a true bass classic!
Thanks for the kind words Wayne! Cheers!
Excellent teacher. God Bless you
Thank you for the kind words! :)
Thank you so much!
My pleasure! Cheers!
Thanks James. Richard here. I’ve been using the advanced riffs for months and the band loves it.
One observation though. It seems that you fret the strings right on top of the fret as opposed to the center of two frets. Sometimes I can’t tell which note you’re playing.
Am I playing incorrectly? Is this a technique issue? Should I be closer to the fret and not in the middle between two frets?
Hi Richard
Play just behind the fret and it everything should work nicely:-)
Excellent teaching.
Thank you!!
Love the sire
My favorite bass
Superb lesson. I've joined.
Thank you so much for joining! Cheers!
Awesome lesson. I purchased Walking Bass Essentials book and am
Just starting to digest it. Can you tell me what amp and effect you are using for this lesson? I like the tone and would like to duplicate it.
awesome!
Thanks man!
Good lesson, is there any way you could add the jam track for us to try playing along with? Please. And could you please do a tutorial on the Matlock theme bass line.
Hey John
You can find the backing track over inside the bass Lab Plus at eBassGuitar.com :-)
Thank you Sir…you saved my behind in this one!
Glad I could help!
Nicely played and well explained, personification of simplicity, transparency and efficiency. A suitable study piece of a non-threatening nature which would serve to inspire practical playing as well as theoritical prowess. Well done on another first-rate tutorial
Thanks man!
Hi James, I love this number and this is such a good breakdown of it, but unfortunately I'm not allowed access to the PDF. do you have any suggestions, please?
Hi Kaeren, sorry about that. You can contact us at support@ebassguitar.com and we'll be glad to directly send you the PDF!
Beautiful lesson! I'll work on it after work today. I learn everything by ear because i can't understand notation eventho I've tried for years. Is there a easy way to understand without costing a lot of time and money? I don't have a lot of either.
Hey warren, grab the free pdf that comes with lessons and cross reference the notation and tab with what your ears are telling you... over time the concepts will fall into place :-)
What do you reckon to the Sire bass?? Considering getting one as an alternative to a Fender P bass.
Loved this lesson. Clear instruction and the notation/tabs to go with it. Inspirational!
I think it’s great! Have you seen the review I did on it?
I have been playing guitar, both rhythm and lead in different bands along the years...I am playing Bass more now so I can play with other musicians...Last thing I want is to be a Bass Player sounding like a guitar player....Any suggestions on how to set the foundation and get my head around what is needed from a GOOD Bass Player...I know some many positions on the guitar (CAGED, Major Minor playing MODES etc) that I cant help but think this can be applicable. Thanks for the insight...R
Sire P7!!! If only i could...
I love the video, having a bit of trouble getting the pdf.
Still can't download the PDF? Feel free to reach out to our support team at support@ebassguitar.com and we can send it directly to you.
I didnt know Oscar the Grouch played guitar
Oh yeah he certainly does!
@@ebassguitar BTW, your lessons are top notch! I'm learning tons! Thanks
Brilliant vid. U could add dead or ghost notes to keep the rhythm etc which would help players in time and works musically. Great vid, I'm subn and liken. I'm a master of language lol. 👍
Absolutely - this just the tip of the iceberg!
Get experimenting...
Help me turn all the good ole songs into punk.
The site for the backtrack is no more :(. Seems that the real songs base has some syncopation, no ? Enjoyed your video. Been thinking about getting a Strat lately though it's been a minute since I played, really miss it. Anyways, good job laying it out !
What do you mean the site for the back track is no more?
What do you reckon to the Sire bass?? Considering getting one as an alternative to a Fender P bass.
I’m very, very impressed with it. There will be a review coming soon...
I’ve had no issue using it along side my sadowsky... crazy value for the money
Thanks James, love your lessons. The pdf link for this doesn't appear to work???
Can you try again? Apparently there was a little bit of down time for the website last night...
@@ebassguitar Awesome, thanks for the very quick reply. Very much appreciate your style James.
My pleasure!
James, where is the LINK in the PDF?
Hi John, it's the second link inside the description box just below the video. :-)
The band im in does that
Hi ive clicked on download but it not being sent? tried about 4 times? cheers
Have you looked in your promotions / spam folder suzette?
If it still doesn’t come email lessons@ebassguitar.com and we’ll email
The link to you
Cheers
James
I have selftaughtbassOCD
why want to retain something from this video, this chord grid and its rhythm allows absolutely everything you want, you just need a little imagination and feeling
You’re really annoying making noises while playing
What noises are those?
@@ebassguitar gnuigh