How I Would Learn Bass (If I Could Start Over)
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If I could learn bass all over again, THIS is what I’d do differently. And no, it’s not practice more with a freaking metronome.
Ya know when you first start learning an instrument, and you’re SUPER PUMPED?
But then the novelty wears off, life starts getting in the way and you find you’re practicing less and less?
THESE are the critical moments that make or break you as a bassist. How you respond in these moments dictates whether you stick with it… or not.
But if typical bass lessons, about [scales] and [fretting technique], are the solution in these tough moments… why do some many people give up?
Because playing bass – and sticking with it – is more than just learning the “outer game” of technique and theory. If you neglect your “inner game” you run a serious risk of doing what I did – realizing you’ve p*ssed years up the wall, which is a charming British expression for wasting your damn life.
So lemme show you the secrets to the “inner game” of learning bass, so that you don’t waste years playing badly and learning slowly.
*King actually pulled this quote from Philip Roth’s “Everyman,” from a character who is quoting the artist Chuck Close. Most writers and artists share this feeling, but Close gets the quote cred.
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If you could time travel back to when you first started, what advice would you give your younger self?
Amusing and helpful. Danke.
David goggins guitar mindset
Before YouTube and TikTok, the only reason to play a bass was to play in a band. And musicians are notoriously unreliable. And gigging was practically non-existent to all but the most diligent. So unless you were in a band, the bass was kind of useless. You can't actually take a bass to a beach and strum folk songs while your girlfriend's getting eaten by a shark, but you can do that with an acoustic guitar. Also, weren't Gin Blossoms from Phoenix?
I just took home my first bass used from GC and I realized you have the same one, or at least its evil twin! (esp ltd d-4). Thanks for your videos, hoping to learn a lot!
this is so real I remember watching this a year ago and I was like “yeah no way this is gonna happen to me am gonna play bass everyday!” And I ended up letting life take over and didn’t play for a good 5 or whatever months like….idk I think I just stopped having fun for some reason bc I kept overthinking if am getting good or not
Well, I am starting at 64. And if you make me a deal on your course, I will stick to it ????????
Where did you find that white blue jazz bass
Your channel is singlehandedly making me more and more excited and confident in starting the Jazz Bass Guitar!
Starting on bass from zero at 40y old! Could you give words of advice an encouragment?
I'm not sure how I landed on a bass guitar video lol but I'm 1 year into learning the drums. I'm in my 40's. Just the other day I finally figured out an easy song. I felt like a Rockstar haha. Then I watched this video of a 10 year old girl totally rocking a drum set. 2 things went through my mind. 1. I suck hard! 2. If this little girl can rock that hard so can I. I'm not sure what number I'm picking yet tho haha.
"I really wish I'd practiced more in my 20's." Too real.
Why, I want to keep my mind as long as possible and if i start grooving now I wont be doing crosswords in 20 years
Oh my. Just started to learn the bass about 2 months ago, and I’m happy I found your videos to help me. I’m glad you talk about the mindset, ’cause this is where it all begins.
Embrace the Suck! (This could be my new life guidance ????)
Love your videos ????
Thank you man❤
Really enjoying your videos and I don’t even have a bass yet. You’re entertaining and informative so thanks. You are never to old!!!
Started playing at 20, found a band after 9 months.????
If I had to go back in time I would tell my 10y.o. self to pick bass over violin. (I actually chose violin because I wanted to switch to cello/double bass later)
thank you so much
"We're all humans here, I hope"
Aliens: oh I see speciesgating bass huh >:|
such a solid SOLID video. your content was so real and i can tell you spoke from your heart. and your presentation skill with videos is so good.
my main takeaway was the "why" part of it. i really like Ryo the bassist in Bocchi The Rock and i just like it as a novelty, but both might change soon. if those go away, ill still be useful for leading worship at our church
Just started playing bass. I love how you make it simple in your course and make it fun. Everyone else in my family plays guitar and I just want to be able to jam with them.
At the age of 49, I literally JUST started playing bass this past summer. So I'm glad I saw this video now
fukkin love this guy – i am now making love to the suck
Thank you for your vulnerability and candor! It's so encouraging for me to hear seasoned and talented musicians share their past and current challenges. Our relationship with music/our instrument is not always smooth but always worth it. ????????
When I was younger, I used to believe that the key to becoming a great bass player was more caffeine. I didn't master the bass but do tend to twitch and giber a lot now.
I rly like the look of your white and blue bass. What model is it?
10:36 I'm 44, started playing at 40. I now play on 2 different worship teams 5 nights a week after work. My playing helps and encourages others so I am told. I do it for that very reason. For others. I sometimes have no sheet music on Sunday morning and wing it on the fly. New to worship music. The key is I keep trying and I have gotten good improv. Repetition! Don't 11:33 get discouraged and keep going. You never know if you're changing someone's life and they look up to you. Js
I just bought my first bass at 57. Wish me luck.
This was more of a life tutorial to me ❤
“We’re all humans here, I hope” nahhh, I’m a typewriter
0:57 fear and hunger sound effect?
I feel like double thumbing on your slaps would be very successful
Another brilliant video, thank you so much. Sharing your knowledge on how to play is like giving someone the gift of playing music. Really appreciate your videos and humour.
Chop wood, carry water.
I play accordion and I find your videos incredibly helpful. Keep it up, love your vids!
i just bought a bass after thinking about it for a while and i’m really excited to start playing- i do a lot of art and it’s been hard for me to consciously practice, so i hope that i can get better at practicing by learning this! thank you for such a real video lol; it’s way more appreciated than the ones that are literally just “practice!” without any context.
Great video….great shirt
I'm 60 years old, I was asked to play bass with our praise band at church. I'd never played bass. I went from purchase to practice to performing in 7 weeks. I turned the fretboard into a spreadsheet and was able to play. Last week was my 16th week of performing with the band. This is the most fun I've had in the last 10-20 years. I look forward to getting better and better as time goes on.
Love your content! I have the same Metallica t-shirt! You had me playing bass again after 10 years!
The book atomic habits by James clear is good and so is bassbuzz.
I bought a Bass 3,5 years ago, played it a few times and loved it. Haven't touched it since for whatever reason.
I just plugged my amp in and try again.
Thank you!
That badass 9 year old really gets me motivated ????
So, basically
how 2 git gud:
1 compare good
2 know y u want gud
3 fuk the muses, do it anyway
4 losing is fun
Good tips, chap
Didn't start playing bass until I found the time once I was getting divorced in my 40s. You're never too old to learn to play bass… Very exciting times to be living and learning music. A TON of resources exist that were not there when I was younger.
Thanks, because I was thinking that at 32 it's a little late to learn to play bass. I've been playing guitar since I was 18 and lately I realized that I kind of stopped enjoying it, and when I borrowed a bass from a friend it was like everything started playing with new colors. But the age issue really bothered me (lol yeah i know it's dumb)
Very good advices! I have been playing for a year, and im 42, its not to late to begin playing. I love the bass, definitely my thing. Thank you for the positive attitude!
I thought I was just here for some bass tips, and now I'm leaving with life tips. ????????
@7:29
I feel I should report the graphic sexual content
Again late to the party … LOL When you flipped your bass over to Lefty… This reminded me of when I was learning Turn to Stone by ELO … the tabs were transcribed way high… even though my ear was saying different. I watched the vid at the O2… and Lee Pomeroy was playing his bass EXACTLY like that … He was a lefty that learned on a right… and never restrung it … the Hendrix of bass. Which explains why the tabs were an octave high, if all they were looking at was WHERE he was playing and not the thickness of the strings 😛
Thanks as always for the great videos! 🙂