John Clayton’s Bass Tips #6: Getting a Good Sound
John Clayton’s Bass Tips #6: Getting a Good Sound, For more bass tips or bass lessons, visit John Clayton @ www.johnclaytonjazz.com,
#John #Claytons #Bass #Tips #Good #Sound
Originally posted by UCQJTuKZ513s2tB6lyacbUjw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEjH2niA2ww
Hi John, first of all, thank you very much for all your well explained tips and tricks for playing the bass!
I am wondering what kind of stings you are using. I use Belcantos but it seems that your strings have more roundness and sustain.
For me, the best walking bass sound and rhythmic precision is trying to emulate Scott Lafaro's tone…or Christian McBride's. There is no doubt Mr. Clayton, that your explanations and videos are what we all need in seaching for our inner selves. Bravo!
Thank you
I am a beginner on my bass and I am intrigued by the bass you are playing, Can you say a little about it? Thank you for this video.
Great video! A revelation, especially for me since I’m very new to upright technique
???????????? top
Thank you John. Great. The first time that I played a doublebass I was 53, and I am still playing it 13 years later. It's my passion. Thank you again.
Hey John, I really appreciate your videos. The instructions are vey clear and logic.
Thank you, this is great, you really break down the different choices we have as bassists and how they affect our sound. I started on the electric and switched to the upright, and I haven’t had a lot of access to other bassists so I’ve learned from videos like yours. A lot of bassists talk about playing with your arm, like you do in your Oscar Pettiford style demo. I don’t see as much of that when you demonstrate they way you usually play. What’s your take on the balance between your hand and your arm?
I started bass when John Clayton was born. I recall that the school had three basses; one was pretty and shiny but the old one had the deepest, most resonant sound . . . my favorite, of course.
Still a marvellous video in 2019!
Been playing the upright bass for a whole month now. Something about old dogs and new tricks immediately comes to mind. Nevertheless I'm determined to get a sound out of this thing, or cramp up trying! ????
thank you sir. k
thank you sir. k
Hmm, sound is ok. I can't get that ghost note call the harmonic? Never mind, I can't even play thump position Without excruciating pain
John, I so heartily enjoy these. I am a grey haired ex girl singer…great ear, and… no chops…Of course, I also like to sneak over and visit Jeff Hamilton…his drum tutorials are equally superb as these with you. And thanks, my friend.
不懂外语
Very cool video. Thank you.
Vous êtes fantastique Monsieur Clayton's
TREASURE.
Very informative. Great talk…. ????????
Great advice !!!
i love my sound when pokaying at home without an amplifier. as soon as i get to the gig and plug it in i can never make it sound the same…. :/
Hey man you're amazing. I like so much what you do go one and don't stop.
Interesting point about Pettiford, thanks.
Also, that worn-ish look on that bass is soooo gorgeous!
That bass has a sound the size of the white house!
Hey ! i recognize that bass! how cool is that that The Master chose YOU to continue the legacy of Mofo & Grace ! speaking of sound ! to me it's all there ! thank you sir!
love to hear ' You Look Good To Me' or what my teacher made me transcribe (in the days of records lol) 'Blues In The Alley' thank you for your tips & keeping it alive & well! cheers – jp
Great video John! Thanks so much for posting this.
<3
I'm in process of watching double bass videos and studying and learning and practicing, today Ruby My Dear with Archie Shepp. Which drives me. When, in the middle of everything, my left hand looses control of the neck near the nut. Just slips away from me — in the excitement, I guess. Wonder what the treble is?
bass level over 9000
Very cool bass dude
John muchas gracias por todo tu trabajo y dedicación. Master musician and very nice person what a superb combination!
Saludos desde Bilbao. Best wishes!
Hi John, nice to meet you at JEN this year and just wanted to say that I really enjoy your video series. 🙂
Thanks indeed for this marvellous lesson JOHN! and best wishes! danilo
awesome! Thank you!
thanks John… I really love these double bass videos, very helpful.
A great post on the creative process! I can apply this approach to the drawing and learning different ways/techniques of drawing. 🙂
That bass has some serious tone!
Very nice lesson. Thankyou John! /big fan
Diana Krall erneuert auf einem ihrer Alben den Tribut an John CLAYTON: Dem kann ich nur folge leisten. Lots a claps!!!!
Danke Hr . Resnick für seinen guten Geschmack, anyway its been a great pleasuere.
Thx for postin .
Reputations are referred.
His hands are spiders… O.o
A great bassist with an historic bass!
Very nice John. hope to see you at JEN 2014 in Dallas.
Golden words.