Bass Tapping Lesson 1: "Perhaps Everything Perhaps Nothing" Part 1 ("Drone Tapping")

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"Drone Tapping" lesson from my song "Perhaps Everything, Perhaps Nothing" from the album "A Lesson in Impermanence" streaming on all major platforms here: johnferrarabass.hearnow.com
Lesson Description:
When we first start learning the bass the fact that we have several different versions of the same note on different strings is a giant pain! But I've found if we fully embrace those notes, it actually becomes a huge advantage! In this lesson I discuss what I've loosely dubbed "Drone Tapping" to describe the "droning" sound produced by coordinating a fast rhythm between left and right hands while playing the same notes on different strings. Not only can we get to know the fret board which helps with bass playing in general, but we can make some insane sounding patterns with relative ease! Please watch, and remember to "Like" and "Subscribe" if you like it, and PLEASE feel free to let me know any questions you might have in the comments and I'd be happy to elaborate!
Video filming + Editing done by George Manchester with ‪@KettlebottomCrew‬
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[@divineatah5750]

We’ve been waiting too long😤

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

It's finally here!!

[@josbrown5380]

Awesome lesson and super clear explanation 🔥🔥👌🏻👌🏻 10/10

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks dude! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@2stringsbaba]

Amazing one Sir

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@anona3504]

Your work is a blessing bro!!

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much man!!

[@Asthmos]

fantastic!

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@eprohoda]

brotheer- epic , farewell!:))

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@manishrudramusic]

Amazing Lesson 🙌🌸

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@phillippoole8452]

Thank you, John

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thank you man!

[@Nouse_91]

Amazing tutorial, this is one of my favourites of the album! Thanks John! Can’t wait for more 👌

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much my man! Hope bass playing is going well!

[@SYNTHPARADOX]

That hit the spot!! I'm hoping your tease about accident of hopes Bridge section happens. It's killing me trying to figure the notes out

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

I'll try to do it one day!!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@mikeljmcphee]

Nice! Your video teaching the basic patterns for Put Another Rock In That Bag I was the first time I considered the advantages of tapping the same notes on different strings. I think that calling it 'drone' tapping is perfect.

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks man! Yea it's hard finding names for these techniques but I need some way to differentiate them. I'm glad you think its fitting!

[@Emilemenator]

Excellent video! Really uppin’ the game.

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Trying !! You're the best!

[@smd7188]

This is awesome!

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

thanks buddy!

[@carlosvillarroel6665]

Espectacular. Thanks a lot 🤜🤛👏

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thank you man!

[@pythonstudios4129]

Nice job with that notation

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks man! That was all my buddy George!

[@colbybostian1393]

Thanks for the lesson!

[@crowdrums]

Man that is wicked, awesome tutorial, thanks

[@dannyferrer8589]

So excited ! Ready to learn !!! Thank you John 🙏

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Thanks so much Danny!

[@martinusvanpeppen171]

Got to see consider the source in VA by surprise a few weeks ago, I was hoping you had some kind of tutorials or something...you guys literally blew my mind away...Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge with us!!

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Oh that's awesome im glad you enjoyed the set! And im just starting this series, the next one will come out a week from Tuesday! Thanks man!

[@user-mm2np4td7r]

СПАСИБО Тебе-Друг!! .. А еще будешь показывать?

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

im trying haha!

[@ZachMcCordProg]

It's almost like a delay effect that sounds like Tosin's selective picking, some other bits reminded me of Josh Martin's butterfly tapping and glitch tapping. I wrote something using this EXACT same thing a few years ago and called it unison tapping, but I never really cared for it. Granted I've learned a lot since then about writing and implementing many techniques to create unique things, you've inspired me to try it again. I don't really see it as it's own independent technique but just an approach. Love your stuff man and thanks for the inspiration!

[@wag7070]

Tihai for the straight guy next!!

[@Mr.Bruno.]

So this was the trick

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

that's it man!! More vids to come!

[@82mangini]

John, what do you think about Mike lepond Bass techniques from Symphony X?

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

I dig him man, I haven't delved too deeply into learning any of their stuff but hes a bad ass for sure.

[@ivanusa7574]

Olhando parece ser fácil o difícil é executar lol

[@alexsamra]

Is there any chance you could do a tutorial on your super fast slap technique? I am trying to learn parts of the song Jackie Chan but I can't wrap my head around it yet.

[@JohnFerraraMusic]

Hey Alex, I very much appreciate the interest. I will one day I'm just so into tapping these days lol! It is on my list of things to do however!

[@alexsamra]

@@JohnFerraraMusic No worries! I am so grateful for the tutorials on polyrhythmic and drone tapping. I've never been more excited to pick up my bass every day!