HOW TO MEMORISE the Bass FRETBOARD (In 4 Steps)

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    This is a video on how to find every note on the bass fretboard in 4 steps for Beginners to Intermediates.
    0:00 Stuff you Need to Know
    0:54 Step 1 - Open Strings
    1:07 Step 2 - Beginner Zone
    3:17 Sharps and Flats
    4:42 Octaves
    5:01 Step 3 - Improver Zone
    5:56 Intermediate Zone
    Heres that note finder! random.bretpimentel.com/
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Komentáře • 252

  • @scott-steven8591
    @scott-steven8591 Před rokem +221

    Thanks for this. At 49, after decades of dreaming about learning the bass, I'm finally getting one. This video is a godsend. Subbed. Thanks very much, wish me luck. Hopefully I'll be jamming along with Trevor Dunn in no time.

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před rokem +14

      thanks Scott. I hope you enjoy learning the bass! Good luck.

    • @drubonneau1638
      @drubonneau1638 Před rokem +6

      Did you keep up with it after 5 months? I’m kinda interested to know

    • @morganneher8643
      @morganneher8643 Před rokem

      @@drubonneau1638I’m curious too :)

    • @aussiesoldier0177
      @aussiesoldier0177 Před rokem +6

      I'm turning 40 this year and have decided to pursue playing Bass like I first dreamed in my early teens.
      First lesson is booked in :-)

    • @martinheath5947
      @martinheath5947 Před rokem +2

      How's it going?

  • @Str8Dfense7
    @Str8Dfense7 Před rokem +30

    I’m 62, I was sent this clip by my son who is an awesome musician he can play everything, very well too….. I have played sax, but a medical episode which has the left side of my mouth partially paralyzed is temporarily preventing me from blowing in it effectively, anyways….. this clip is going to help me learn the fret board so much easier. It is a good step by step process to help memorize frets and fingers to use…. Thanks to my son and to you for this lesson on fret board memorization

    • @MadWeldz
      @MadWeldz Před měsícem +1

      im glad you keep on trying no matter what. Stay positive.

  • @shahinislam7550
    @shahinislam7550 Před 2 lety +53

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  • @Defmusicman1
    @Defmusicman1 Před rokem +4

    Enjoyed this video. I’m a deaf bassist so the visuals really help a lot.

  • @patrickmaloney6440
    @patrickmaloney6440 Před rokem +27

    52 years old, and just started learning bass... this video is a godsend! Thanks!

    • @a.k.7840
      @a.k.7840 Před rokem +1

      Amazing! I'm 53 and just started learning bass! This video is incredibly helpful!

    • @ericdowell818
      @ericdowell818 Před rokem +2

      I`m just starting at 61 and this makes so much sense.

    • @1000ManTribe
      @1000ManTribe Před 11 měsíci +1

      Welcome, I'm 60 and just started about a year ago. Having a blast!

    • @jasonstyrke1805
      @jasonstyrke1805 Před 7 měsíci

      Good luck to all, I started bass as well, next thing you know, you will be playing an acoustic or electric guitar or both. I just got an electric guitar and I swear it was an instrument made for me... I loved bass when I started out, and jamming with friends. Learning bass, definitely helps with lead guitar stuff. Just need to add the B string and the notes.

    • @Romans--bo7br
      @Romans--bo7br Před 6 měsíci

      74+... just Re-learning the Bass since last fall (2022)... after having not played it since I was 18 yrs old (1967),,, and now self learning the Lap & Console Steel guitar, as well as the Mandolin, which I just bought (Loar 310BBF) in October (2023), have some Harmonica's as well, now... but haven't really gotten around to them, Yet! Lol Have fun, guys.

  • @rustyshackleford3473
    @rustyshackleford3473 Před 11 měsíci +9

    The most clear fretboard explanation I've gotten! Thanks bro!!

  • @a.k.7840
    @a.k.7840 Před rokem +3

    This is most helpful video I've found for learning the fret board for absolute beginners! Thanks so much!

  • @henryporvaznik9288
    @henryporvaznik9288 Před 9 měsíci +4

    The random note finder is really cool. Never seen anyone else with that !! It's like learning the keyboard or typewriter.

  • @abigailemory4895
    @abigailemory4895 Před 11 měsíci +23

    Heyy! I'm so glad that I ran across this video. I'm a bass player, but I literally just "play around" with it. I'm here to LEARN more. My family and I are a Gospel Bluegrass group, and we're going to have our first album recorded pretty soon, so I'm having to learn a few new originals! I have a hunch that your videos are going to help me a lot. Thanks so much! I'm going to start practicing using this video today!!

  • @nick_wells6105
    @nick_wells6105 Před 2 lety +25

    You’re so helpful, thanks for inspiring me to push through and understand all of this, you’re a good dude

  • @bobs_VA
    @bobs_VA Před rokem +7

    Awesome concepts and fingerboard cheats to learn as a beginner. Learning these tips really help get the "feel" of the bass. I've been trying to do that on my own for over a year now, and with instruction from other online bass instructors. Appreciate these concepts better than most lessons so far! I subscribed!

  • @growlandroll
    @growlandroll Před rokem +4

    I was looking for a note randomizer to practice for a couple of days now, lucky that I've ran into your video. Thank you so much for all the information!

  • @BassBajo
    @BassBajo Před rokem +1

    This is an incredibly well explained video. Thanks alot. Will be practicing til I memorize the entire fretboard.

  • @danilobernaschina1842

    Thanks, exactly what I needed after 3 months of really beginners practice thank you 👍👍

  • @bakatronix
    @bakatronix Před 4 měsíci

    thank you. second week in my beginner zone practice and its been really helpful.

  • @lindahector-bedrockcreations

    Just got my bass and this is wonderful. Thank you

  • @sickinthahead6557
    @sickinthahead6557 Před rokem

    I like this, this is the best method I have seen so far. I learned a lot just watching it one time.

  • @smithy3298
    @smithy3298 Před 2 lety +2

    Alright mate, i have been learning the ubass for about 2 months now, since watching your videos, a few days ago, i have advanced more in those few day than what i have in the last couple of months, i can actually play some tunes thanks to you, Al

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před 2 lety +1

      thanks Alan. I really appreciate that. It's not often I get comments like this, but when I do, it really motivates me. Hope you continue enjoying learning the bass.

  • @a.bhramani
    @a.bhramani Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing class, exactly what i was looking for! Thank you so much!

  • @misterthom100
    @misterthom100 Před 2 lety +14

    Great video. And as a starting bass player, thank you for your content

  • @countesscrows
    @countesscrows Před rokem

    oh man I've been trying to learn the fretboard and it's taken me a while. That note picker will also be a great addition to my practice sessions. Thanks!

  • @captaincasual7239
    @captaincasual7239 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh thank goodness, i needed that. As someone who's used to keyboards (I.E., nicely ordered notes going left to right) and just started the bass, the fretboard has been perplexing me.

  • @philly111
    @philly111 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this video, much appreciated!

  • @Law-hi8un
    @Law-hi8un Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Tom. This really helps! God Bless you

  • @svenleeuwen
    @svenleeuwen Před rokem

    This is a very, very handy video! And that random note generator is now in my standard practice routine. Super!

  • @redgloveswriting3327
    @redgloveswriting3327 Před 3 měsíci

    OMFG! What an amazing video! This has helped me no end. Been playing piano for years but very, very new to bass. Thank you!!

  • @hyperion2551
    @hyperion2551 Před 8 měsíci

    This blew my mind, great video dude!

  • @odusheba
    @odusheba Před 3 měsíci

    one of the most useful videos I found lately

  • @eckalecka
    @eckalecka Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just connected the octaves of a note to the knight on a chessboard!!!!! YAY!!!! Thanks for showing this to me. In public schools, this is called "differentiating". Students can relate other things in life to the objective to make learning easier and more accessible. If it weren't for your teaching of the octave placement of notes, 2 down and 2 over I wouldn't have connected it to chess (although for the knight it's 1 over 2 down or some variation). So, now, I understand completely! :) So, in the future, you (teachers) can mention this kind of thing to your students if you think they need it (visual learners). There are hundreds of other ways to differentiate, and this is one thing the internet is good for. We can find videos to suit our needs. Thanks for being in the right place at the right time!!!

  • @the-primered-thumb
    @the-primered-thumb Před 7 měsíci

    New subscriber, this takes me back to so many alternative nights I used to frequent back in the day 😉👍

  • @jeannekins1533
    @jeannekins1533 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Im a 48 year old woman who just received a bass guitar for Christmas from my husband! This video really helped me with the basics. Thank you! 😊

  • @OHSteve5150
    @OHSteve5150 Před rokem

    Excellent advice and lesson, thank you for sharing!

  • @tedbeauchamp2009
    @tedbeauchamp2009 Před rokem

    I like your concept of learning the Fretboard.
    Brilliant!

  • @JoshuaCainong
    @JoshuaCainong Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us.. i Hope you can share more of your talents . From philippines

  • @DougStrahle
    @DougStrahle Před 17 dny

    I’ve spent over a decade teaching stringed instruments and you sir, are an amazing teacher. You’re blessed with talent and passion! Great video

  • @rjp63vip
    @rjp63vip Před rokem +14

    Music is infinite! And you're never to old to learn to play an instrument. I started learning the guitarlele harmonica , tenor ukulele and at 56 the baritone ukulele , at 58 the acoustic guitar and at 59 the bass guitar. Music is funtastic, it helps me be more creative, write songs be inspired and inspiring. Thank you for this awesome pattern. Bass, please! We be jamming all over the fret board !
    Ps. It all started for me when I was 11 taking organ lessons and then playing organ and piano at a Baptist church when I was 15 until I was 25.
    Let the Music play! Let your music play! Always all ways 🎶

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před rokem

      Thanks Roylin. My oldest guitar student started at 78. You're never too old to learn!

  • @coryspence5903
    @coryspence5903 Před 3 měsíci

    Long time player, my bass has been collecting dust for a few years, now. Today this video made it so simple to memorize these notes. Can beleive I bever spent the time to learn my fretboard better 😂

  • @josephinecaruana3847
    @josephinecaruana3847 Před rokem

    Cheers for your help I started learning bass and this will be a massive help

  • @phoebegadores7583
    @phoebegadores7583 Před 7 měsíci

    thank you so much for sharing you knowledge and talent to people,this help a lot not only to me but i am sure for many who love music,keep on and God bless..

  • @empressironbladder8942
    @empressironbladder8942 Před rokem +1

    You did a FANTASTIC job breaking this down for a beginner. Everything you said makes sense, and is easy to remember! Gave you a like and a subscribe

  • @BammBamm2273
    @BammBamm2273 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, after years of asking these questions in my head and other people, you explained it all in this short video🎉 👏🏾💥😭🏋🏽‍♂️🎸 Time to buy one now..

  • @1wood101
    @1wood101 Před rokem

    This is great! I've spent too much time just trying to memorize.

  • @grantleyruffin2889
    @grantleyruffin2889 Před 9 měsíci

    this helped me a lot thank you so much

  • @shireboundscribbles
    @shireboundscribbles Před rokem

    This has been really helpful, thank you.

  • @Daymon_Music
    @Daymon_Music Před rokem

    This is amazing. You are amazing.

  • @lindasmith6668
    @lindasmith6668 Před 7 měsíci

    This was a great video! 😊 Thanks so much.

  • @1CrypticPhoenix
    @1CrypticPhoenix Před rokem

    I don't play bass but I'm considering getting one, and despite being quite musically illiterate, this video surprisingly made some sense to me. If I ever do decide to start playing, I'll definitely be back. Great video!

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I hope you do get a bass. They're lots of fun.

  • @libbymcdowell3206
    @libbymcdowell3206 Před rokem +1

    WOW! The Note Finder is exactly what I need as I move up the fret board in my playing. I just started playing a few months ago and I play in a concert band. I have played other treble clef wind instruments for over 50 years and so learning bass clef was a stumbling block. I constantly had to transpose in my head. Now I can get down to business & learn the notes the right way. Thank you so much!

  • @kehindeadeyemoadeyemi3090

    Wow!!!! An excellent teacher.

  • @codychickadee5095
    @codychickadee5095 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks Tom. Great lesson.

  • @kelvinbrooks9588
    @kelvinbrooks9588 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome lesson!!

  • @seantang89
    @seantang89 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic video!! Well presented

  • @paulwhilden6502
    @paulwhilden6502 Před 5 měsíci

    Enjoyed this...thank you for sharing

  • @erwellsison1481
    @erwellsison1481 Před rokem

    Love this tutorial.

  • @sophistsage9748
    @sophistsage9748 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video change my mind from giving up bass to there is a still chance that i can learn.

  • @garrettplekenpol
    @garrettplekenpol Před rokem

    This is extremely helpful thank you

  • @alm5851
    @alm5851 Před 5 měsíci

    Lovely! Thank youso much

  • @jonathonrwills1825
    @jonathonrwills1825 Před 9 měsíci

    This is really great thank you!!!!😊

  • @vlkt7488
    @vlkt7488 Před 2 lety +19

    Great stuff, very helpful with clear explanation. Can be shared with any person who is new to bass =)

  • @MC-qe5qb
    @MC-qe5qb Před rokem

    Super useful! Thanks

  • @debralearyan8844
    @debralearyan8844 Před rokem

    ❤ Wow! Tom, Thanks 💫

  • @Rawi888
    @Rawi888 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this.

  • @leviyitzhaqgarbose3523
    @leviyitzhaqgarbose3523 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you---SMART STUFF!

  • @pianoman6639
    @pianoman6639 Před 4 měsíci

    Brilliant thanks so much

  • @Barry101er
    @Barry101er Před 2 lety

    Looking forward to trying this!

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před 2 lety

      Great Barry, let me know how you get on. Hope you're well mate.

    • @Barry101er
      @Barry101er Před 2 lety +1

      @@Guitartomguitar All good-still settling in with the new digs

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před 2 lety

      ​@@Barry101er Cool. I've been to LA a couple of times and really like the variety of different areas.

  • @Mr4Strings
    @Mr4Strings Před rokem

    Nice!!! Thanks!!

  • @a.firkaly6548
    @a.firkaly6548 Před rokem +2

    “Elephant Feeds on Broccoli Cheese” is a great way to remember that there’s no sharp between EF and BC. It’s just weird and sticks in your mind lol

  • @brianwilliams1588
    @brianwilliams1588 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for the G String joke! That took me back 25 years 😆 🤣

  • @jlssculpturedesign8140

    Nice video ,thanks .liked and subscribed 👍

  • @Mr._Fit_Atheist
    @Mr._Fit_Atheist Před 13 dny

    Great beginner's lesson indeed. The octave game really helps master the fretboard indeed. I've used a metronome , starting with A, (play all the A's, move on to B, gets tricky if you don't have it mastered, lol) working up to G...

  • @Smelter57
    @Smelter57 Před rokem

    An excellent find, I bought my first bass yesterday as a retirement present for myself. There is no link in the description to the website of the note generator. The on screen showing gets obscured when pausing the video. As a type/write it down it is doable, but a copy and paste would be a lot easier. Thanks for posting.

  • @KeithCopeland778
    @KeithCopeland778 Před rokem

    Excellent!

  • @rowenajarantella6406
    @rowenajarantella6406 Před 10 měsíci

    i love to learned this bass guitar..

  • @user-io1gw4cu2i
    @user-io1gw4cu2i Před rokem

    Thank you sir

  • @user-jg6cy8iv5k
    @user-jg6cy8iv5k Před rokem

    thanks bro

  • @albarengifo6098
    @albarengifo6098 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @PaulSmith-ed8ky
    @PaulSmith-ed8ky Před rokem

    Really good

  • @myetvchannel733
    @myetvchannel733 Před rokem

    Thanks for this..

  • @unknownentrappment_ed3522

    Thanks

  • @suntzuwarsword1964
    @suntzuwarsword1964 Před rokem

    Thank you tom

  • @user-io2lx4qm9u
    @user-io2lx4qm9u Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks, I’m 62 and getting it slowly.

  • @cafeine
    @cafeine Před rokem

    great video

  • @PatrickLarson
    @PatrickLarson Před rokem

    OMG a light just went on in my 55 year old brain. This is very helpful!

  • @gajiel95
    @gajiel95 Před 9 měsíci

    This helps me a lot. thank you very much!

  • @carlosdeno
    @carlosdeno Před rokem

    A classical guitarist in the first 2-3 years, only learns up to the fifth fret. Great video.

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před rokem

      Great, thanks! I play classical guitar, and the higher strings are always tricky to remember. I don't enjoy sight reading on the upper strings!

  • @MrJedijunkie
    @MrJedijunkie Před 8 měsíci +1

    I now have a desire to want to learn how to play. I am 53 yrs old and I hope I can do this. I just recently purchased my first ever electric guitar and hope to learn to play that as well.

  • @MrBubbydoo
    @MrBubbydoo Před rokem

    Why has nobody every explained the flats and sharps so easy to a nooby like. Thank you

  • @pariyarparas7739
    @pariyarparas7739 Před 8 měsíci

    Great information,,,btw What model bass are you using in this video?.

  • @MichaelWilliams-lo3ix

    Awesome

  • @ALaughingMan
    @ALaughingMan Před rokem

    Hey, your not kiwi at all are you?
    Great vid BTW mate, love it

  • @csmith6275
    @csmith6275 Před 9 měsíci

    ok i found the notefinder and love your videos. Im using the technique you showed C is on the third fret using the third finger, when i got to the next set i don't know if im doing it right. but i started on the 5th fret with the first finger and on the dots use the next dot third finger. I need help.

  • @noelbass94
    @noelbass94 Před rokem

    Nice soundgear

  • @JoshuaCainong
    @JoshuaCainong Před 5 měsíci

    I wish I could have a bass guitar like that. So I can use it in my church..

  • @danilobernaschina1842

    Grazie.

  • @BrianPellerin
    @BrianPellerin Před 9 měsíci

    Never memorize what you can solve more easily by writing it down. Save the effort of memorizing for what truly needs to be memorized.
    I marked every fret with the note it plays with a permanent marker. Best improvement I’ve ever enjoyed with an instrument. Now I have the ability someone who knows where every single note is without even thinking.

  • @snaketeeth2229
    @snaketeeth2229 Před rokem

    Ha.
    Self taught these patterns as a teen before youtube even existed.
    Never needed to know the notes.
    I didn't even knew bass had notes.
    I thought all this time it was just a bunch of woops.
    Learn everyday.

  • @raymondthompson1476
    @raymondthompson1476 Před 4 měsíci

    Walking up a street, all the side streets on your left are sharps. Walking back down the same street, the same side streets, now on your right, are flats. That's how I teach it. Raymondo.

  • @prograven4844
    @prograven4844 Před rokem

    if we learn the scale letters backwards it would be much useful. cos scales go up n down.. right? i got this idea watching this. thanks

  • @noerknown
    @noerknown Před 6 měsíci

    The fast forward practice at the end reminds me of the sims..

  • @shaunmatthews4601
    @shaunmatthews4601 Před rokem +1

    I tend to think of the strings in reverse: GDAE or G’Day! 👋😁

    • @Guitartomguitar
      @Guitartomguitar  Před rokem +1

      haha, I like that Shaun (especially because I'm Australian!)