3 Beginner Bass Riffs (You Canât F*** Up)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 9. 05. 2019
- đ My full beginner bass course: yeah.bassbuzz.com/riffs
Iâm gonna show you some fun beginner bass riffs that you donât stand a CHANCE of f***ing up. I dare you.
The first tune from the Talking Heads will get you started with a recognizable riff you can play even if you just started. (thanks Tina Weymouth)
And I'll show how to get your notes short and tight like Tina's with some left hand muting, which is an important skill for bass playing in any style.
Next up is a classic single from Green Day, with beginner-friendly riffage supplied by Mike Dirnt.
If you don't already know about how important "chugging" is for bass players, this is a good beginner bass riff for you. Once you start chugging, youâll be doing it happily for years.
Then it's time for some freaking epic bass slides on an old Lou Reed song (which you might know best as a Tribe Called Quest sample).
Iâll show you the secret to being able to do massive slides without getting lost. Because slides only sound good when you end up in the right place at the end. :P
If you want more foolproof bass lessons, youâd better subscribe right here: yeah.bassbuzz.com/subscribe
#beginnerbassriffs #bassriffsforbeginners #easybassriffs #easiestbassriffs - Hudba
Thanks for watching! If you're just getting started on bass, check out my beginner bass lessons playlist: czcams.com/play/PLOl84QQMcy_DtLmMRMgQ7OGyhZcrjjbUK.html
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@Bass Buzz Thank you for making this! My bf is a beast on upright jazz bass, he always has gigs, ppl love him. He got me such a nice cute bass for my birthday back in March, it's a mint-colored SX vintage series. I bought a stand so it will stare at me and beg to be played, and it has done so for a few months to no avail. It's daunting and I felt very discouraged with the added pressure of it being a lovely gift. He got me a cool strap and put tape-wounds on it to motivate me recently. I am still shy to practice when he is around, despite him being a kind & patient teacher. Having your lesson while he's gone is helping a lot! I played flute for a year in jr high, then percussion for 2 years, then dance classes for 4 years. I still feel like I'm more suited to dancing than playing, my sisters and I have always danced, whereas my bf has a very hard time letting loose for it haha. With your help I'm doing my best to give it another go! Plus I love the Talking Heads so you won me over at the start haha. Gah long comment BUT SERIOUSLY thank you SO MUCH! I hope teaching music has brightened your life with abundance & joy. You seem genuinely happy to do so
thanks! I'm 57 and learning the bass. my buddy is giving lessons, but couldn't do it without BassBuzzzzz!!
Could you do a video on Her Strut by Bob Seger?
Bold of you to assume I can't mess something up.
Bold of you to assume I don't have a mental deficiency
i had the same thought đ
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Wanted to throw my bass out the window. Could not follow the first lesson. I'm a soup sandwich.
If you mess these up, sell whatever instruments you have. Music is not for you.
"You can't fuck it up"
I'm bawling my eyes out trying to learn these.
Dw you got it bro đȘ
Instructions unclear. My bass is stuck in a tree
Sometimes you gotta laugh at a 2 year old comment
josh: you can't fuck this up
me: observe
I have adhd so this is difficult to undrestand, but I still keep practicing
Stick with it Marissa!
Same
At least your commited, I personall think your going to do a good job!!!
I got adhd too I play drums tho
@@whacktom8190 Me too I am about to get a bass though
i started crying trying to learn these lmao
lol u alright?
bro thats me right now
Real
Josh is an awesome teacher... anyone looking to learn bass I highly recommend his program!!! Iâm over halfway done and loving it.
Any tips for me about this program and about bassđ
where can i find it?
Some timestamps :)
00:28- psycho killer
05:14- 21 Guns
11:33 - walk on the wild side
Under pressure- queen
Another One Bites The Dust- queen
Seven Nation Army
Feel Good Inc
If you just and stand by me and maio theme and thats all I can pla5
Seven Nation Army is guitar.
@@shrimpshrubbery7664 Who cares? It's easy and sounds great on a bass. Barely even have to move your hands from A minor position.
Having never played, but always loved the 70âs style electric bass playing, my husband gifted me with a beautiful black and white Fender Precision Bass and Fender amp for my 61st birthday last month. Iâm so happy to have found this video and your channel! Thank you for providing quality beginner bass lessons. Your teaching style and pleasant demeanor is paramount to someone like me. Thank you đ â€
I just started playing last night, but you're making me feel so very confident and capable with this new instrument!!! Thank you
Welcome to the bass family Angela!
same
love the way you teach...and I'm going to be 74 in July and just picked up the bass...what was I thinking?
That's awesome Ed!
@@BassBuzz Ed, I'm 67 and I'm gonna learn how to *kill* the bass! Love this channel!
@@rhondalyn100 Hi! I'm 62 and just bought my first acoustic bass. Bought his lessons and so far so good. Like the way he teaches. Good luck!
Ed, I'm no spring chicken either, and I just started. This'll be good for us in so many ways, including keeping us sharp! Rock on!
Right along with you. Iâm a 69 newbie and really appreciate your teaching.
"3 Beginner Bass Riffs (You Canât F*** Up)"
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My dad recently found a bass in our basement (bassment? Lol) and asked if I wanted it, and I thought what the heck, Iâm already learning guitar- why not? So I found your videos right away and the first thing I realized (after how much fun Iâll probably end up having with bass) is how much I was neglecting my pinkie as a guitarist! My other fingers are totally fine, but that little sucker got worn out after less than ten minutes. Anyway, your videos for beginners are super fun, genuinely informative, and have me really excited about getting into bass :) Thanks, man!
Nice! I wish there were mystery basses hiding under my house...
So what kind of bass was it because I just want to see what people are playing
Yeah I play songs I learn on you tube pretty good but.that dang pinky sucks
heh heh heh heh heh you think using your pinky on a electric bass is heard try the e string on a double bass not mentioning verbrato oh god now i can crush a mans skull with only my pinky
Thatâs why Iâm glad I have giant hands. I just use my ring finger instead because otherwise my pinky just dies.
64 year old female here and just bought a bass guitar. Thank you so much Josh! I feel like I'm getting somewhere with this! I wouldn't mind a chart with each song though....
Congrats on your new bass! And sorry, I don't have full charts for these songs. đ
@@BassBuzz Just a small fretboard with finger placement. But thanks again!
For psycho killer, I always get a buzzing noise when I stop fretting. Even with my finger still on the string itâll buzz
Sameđ„Č
Idk if youâve got it figured out now, but try letting go of the fret faster, it wonât cause the string to vibrate as much. If you slow release the fret then it will continue to vibrate after you release it
It helped me to also use my ring finger on the string when I lift off.
Me too
Iâve never played bass, and I didnât really ever consider playing bass, but this video makes me want to buy one
Do it!
You totally should! Im 13 and just got a bass for christmas. Ive always wanted to play, mainly because i adore Lyn-Z (Lynz of mindless self indulgence) and want to play like her and possibly be even better. But, its so fun!
@@bingus7367 Agreed! I'm 12 and started about 10 months ago. I've come far, and it's totally worth the purchases. Just got a 5 string and it's a blast!
You should. You can find really cheap ones on amazon. (80$) range mine was 80 and it sounds good
@@nathantaylor2026 agreed. however, buying on Amazon means shipping, and sometimes a musical instrument can become damaged during the process. I found my first ever bass in a pawn shop for $76. fender squire, still works like new, is rare, and it's great with slinky strings. I'd recommend checking local pawnshops // second hand stores, there are some great finds there!
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
A-E-B-D
Mostly in 1/8 notes with a brief rest between each change.
Dude, you are an incredible teacher...you deserve many more subscribers than you already have. I have played guitar for over 30 years and just decided to buy a bass this week and learn to play it (properly) to expand my jam session horizons; thanks to your tutelage I have already improved a vast amount. Thanks for everything you do.
Thank you James!
YOU ARE MERELY AWESOME. I'm a beginning bassist after over 30 years as a lead vocalist. I have a bass teacher but your videos are easy to understand and make a lot of sense. I'm going to use them as a supplement to my lessons. You're doing the bass-playing community a great service. Keep it up, man.
Thanks Kateire! I'm glad to help and I appreciate the kind words.
I have to tell you. I've been playing bass for a long time and watching your videos is definitely helping me clean up some bad habits I didn't even know I had. So thanks for that.
Good to hear Jake!
Man that pinky slide is gonna take some practice (and callus building lol)! Love your bass lesson vids :)
I'm so glad I found your channel, because I just started learning bass a month ago, and I'm having a ton of fun with this instrument. You have a great sense of humor when you teach.
haven't played bass in almost 12 years but decided yesterday to pick it up again, watched a few videos but was really having a hard time picking things up again. after watching this one not only did I get reacquainted with how my hands were meant to move, I had a blast doing it and learned some rifts on the way, defiantly worth a subscribe and I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your channel!
Thanks Alex, glad you're back on the bass!
Finally found time (during this COVID-19 pandemic) to try that bass that I bought my boyfriend years ago. I guess it was really for me...you have made trying to learn this instrument so fun and understandable. I love how you break down the class and use songs that I like and/or am familiar with! Also, love that you do not assume we know everything or anything. So perfect for a complete beginner. Thank you for making this available and FREE. You are too generous. It is much appreciated.
You're very welcome Jean! Glad you're finally playing that bass. :)
Hey, this is great. I learnt bass in the mid 80s self taught. After a 25 year or so break I'm back with the bass guitar, so I'm looking through a few websites to get up to speed again. This lesson is absolutely awesome and covers so much technique with simple examples. Just one simple example, that lift but keep muting with the left hand is so important to bass playing. It's not difficult but you need to know that it's a thing that bass players do. You guys are so lucky having this thing called youtube with hundreds of videos giving such a great start to beginners. Thanks so much Josh.
I love your channel, man. Iâve been playing bass for a while but i still find myself watching the beginner lessons because theyâre entertaining.
Thanks Jacob, I appreciate that!
Another East bass line for starters is Zombie by the cranberries. Anybody who grew up in the 90âs listening to alternative or grunge will recognize it. It was one of the first song I learned when I bought my first bass and I was self taught. Itâs recognizable and gets you in the motion of moving frets and lines. Itâs a great starter.
Thank you so much for these videos, Josh! Theyâve helped me so much to understand and appreciate the bass, as well as become closer to the music I grew up with. Sometimes itâs tough when youâre learning an instrument on your own but the internet is a wonderful tool and Iâm so glad I found your channel!. Keep up the good work (:
You're welcome! Glad the vids have been helpful for you.
I've been watching Bass playing videos on YT for a couple years now, trying to extract something for my own play style and technique and I don't know why, but I just stumbled upon your videos for the first time. They're so much better and easier for me to comprehend... thank you very much for sharing. I just subscribed and will jump into all your videos right now. Like button all the way!
You're very welcome!
Very much enjoy your teaching style! Nice job breaking it down for beginners, great clarity.
I've been playing for many years and now my son is learning to play. While I've given him 2-3 lessons, it's really helpful to have him learn from your videos, too. It gives him access to someone else's voice, tips, & attitude. If he keeps going, I'll set him up with a local teacher (there's only so much you want to learn from "Dad").
Love how you introduce the riff with no notes-then the pattern. Works great!!
Iâm impressed you have the bass you picked in your reviews of the inexpensive bassâs! I purchased the exact same guitar because of your review.
I agree. The Peavey he normally played on his older videos is a high end piece. I like that he doesn't have that attitude that affordable can be great.
I think Tina is a waaay under rated bass player. She really was in the pocket hammering out some nice grooves.
Glad I found this vid again! Finally got my bass back from gettin cleaned up and a fresh set of strings! These are the perfect riffs to get me started! Quality lessons Joshâïž
when i got my bass on my birthday your beginner series was the very first thing i watch and your videos have helped me so much in the span of 3 weeks
This video really helped me out brotha. Still having trouble reading tabs, but this simplified it & was able to at least go along with these songs. Makes me happy to see progress thank you brother.
Thank U Josh...... awesome teacher !! Very easy to follow your lessons. Always keep my attention đđ
You're welcome Frank! Glad you're finding them easy to follow. đ
Amazing stuff, thank you! I can't read music and never played an instrument and 62 years old, but wanted to take up something as a past time just for fun. Your videos and straight forward and easy. Hoping that maybe I can afford the lessons you offer on the Beginner to Badass series. For the time being, this is very cool!
i've never gotten clear instructions from any youtube channel that teaches instruments like yours thank you so much
Great stuff, I'd like to see those songs played all the way thru. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
I love the way you break it down, it made it so easy I actually surprised myself at how fast it picked some up! thank you!
your videos are always so helpful!! i love the way you teach, hella thorough
Bro u have great lessons. Clear and concise. After just one video I feel more confident in my playing
awesome video, my first Bass arrives tomorrow I'll certainly be trying these out :)
I literally JUST picked up the bass in my house this week and this is helping me SO MUCH. This channel is literally my life support for learning bass
This is a blessing, Green Day was my first concert and one of my all time favorites.
Yeah.... used to 6 string .... love the chugging, but never expected the sore right hand index / pointer finger soreness... gotta love it!! Thanks to Joshâïž
This was an awesome tutorial really good explanation. You didnt confuse me you took your time as well. I will definitely subscribe for more
Literally just got handed down a bass, first time I've felt pretty comfortable learning an instrument, you explain it pretty exactly how i need it to be taught to me
So So glad I found Josh!!! Amazing teaching lessons!!
Btw I just want to say that you are far and away the best bass tutorialist that I've watched on CZcams by a long shot
Thanks Ian!
BassBuzz I keep coming back to you. Great instruction for people who usually get frustrated quickly.
These videos are still helping people! thanks man
Every time I lift up my fretting hand like he said to do on Psycho Killer, the note ends with a very obvious buzz. Is this a problem with my technique or the bassâs action or something else? If itâs a technique problem, what can I do to fix it?
I'm watching these a year late and still find them very helpful. Thank you!
I LOVE HOW YOU GO SLOW AND REALLY EXPLAIN IT TYSM THIS WAS THE VIDEO THAT HELPED ME THE MOST
These lessons are amazing! I used to do guitar lessons and gave up years ago as I found it too difficult. I recently picked up a bass and have made more progress and more enjoyment thanks to your teaching. Great choice with Talking Heads and Green Day
Thanks Dylan, welcome to the bass family!
Progress thatâs the key I know. Guitar is frustrating to learn đ
Just purchased a bass and these videos have been very helpful. Probably the best I can find on CZcams. I'm a beginner with very little to no knowledge on how to read music or play an instrument. My goal is to master all three of these riffs.
Hey Josh, I just want to say that you are a great bass teacher from BassBuzz, and very good at teaching the timing with tabs, and it helps
Thank you!
I play violin so i can read this all very easily but your teaching is like master class level and it seems so easy to understand. Keep it up manâđŸâđŸâđŸ
Two friends from school happened to know drums and lead guitar, and the lead guitarist was in the chorus, so he also wanted to do vocals naturally,this left the bass. Now im Using your tutorial to get better.
Nice! Have fun. :)
Excellent lesson! I'm learning Badge right now at home and this really solidifies my teachers lesson and more! I'll be back!!
Thanks Linda!
This is awesome! Had to slow down the videos a bit to start but I was able to speed up in the end
Damn man, I am just starting out and you are the best teacher yet. Thanks! Subscribed.
Thanks Brian!
Thank you for this video, LOVE the way you instruct! I don't want to beat myself up as quickly.
Thanks Ted!
As somebody that REALLY struggled with bass, and any instrument for that matter, I had to leave a comment to say that this is the first video I found that really broke it down to an understandable level for a beginner like me.
Glad it helped! Rock on. :)
"THANKS TINA WEYMOUTH!" I don't know why, but I found that hilarious. I'm glad I found this channel! I'll definitely have to get a bass guitar soon!
Do it!
you have a great way of teaching! that is a talent in and of itself! i'm inspired!
Very good teaching method and style Josh, keep it up!
Thanks RLDKA!
Yes, Cutie !
I do thank Tina Weymouth whenever the Talking Heads topic pops up !
Thanks for your work.
Awesome to see Psycho Killer. Such a cool bass line.
Qu'est-ce que c'est???
Im getting my bass this christmas and im so excited to learn it seems like an amazing instrument to play!
Favourite and first bassline I learnt was I Miss You - Blink 182. Love that song. Itâs quite simple as well.
Loved it!!!! Just subscribed. I will tag along to see how far I could get! Thank you!!!!
thank you so much! bought a bass today, never played, was able to learn 21 guns from your video! a lot of going back and watching again, but it's my first song i could play on my first day!
I pretty much did the same thing! I've had my first bass for a week and found Josh on Day 2 or 3 and love that 21 Guns riff. I now finally know something about Green Day, too (not on my radar when they became popular)! ~ Chuck
Yay bass buzz is back :D
Yes, new videos will be coming regularly! We're done hibernating. :)
excellent demonstration of FUNdamentals.
:P
This is perfect! Then again, I'm only on the 2nd song... let's see how well you finish this thing out. lol
Thank you
Thank you very much!Just bought my first Bass Guitar!đž
Congrats Alexandra! Have fun. đ
Another great one is blitzkrieg bop, you go 4 times on the fifth E fret, then once 5th E fret and lastly the 7th fret on the A string.
Thank you.
Very nice! I'm a life-long guitarist, but I recently started playing bass so I could have it on my recordings. I could not find a bassist to play. We even recorded a couple albums like Justice. But I love bass. I wanted to play bass before guitar. It just happened to work out that my parents decided guitar not bass.
I just got a P bass and I had it set up in B flat. I'm loving the added frequencies on my recordings! Now I just have to get some decent technique going with the right hand. This lesson was so helpful for me. Thank you for recording it and sharing. It gave me several great jumping off points.
This is video is so helpful,thanks ALOT!!
You're welcome Marc!
Tina Weymouth is amazing to learn from like Sting. She actually played the A strings open with her index or something before going down to 3rd fret G with her thumb (on Psychokiller). She had her own way of doing things. But I really adore her as a bassist.
But yes doing the 5th fret works. But if you wanna try her awkward way... Watch her live.
Also Josh if you don't have an entire episode dedicated to Tina, I'd suggest it. 4:47
Great vid Josh. Took your online course and I'm now playing in a band.
That's awesome John! I love hearing that. Feel free to post clips of you guys playing over on the BassBuzz forum if you want to: forum.bassbuzz.com/
Me too!
That's my dream to play in working band, I believe great dreams do come true. đ
@@BassBuzz I tried. Was having trouble posting the video. I will try from a pc instead of my phone.
Henry Freeman its my dream as well my friend
My friend first taught me the bass line to MxPx's "Chick Magnet", which was Mike Herrera's "tuning song" until it was made into an actual track.
I started learning bass 4 days ago and what i noticed is that i canât play something on the bass like improvising out of nothing but if you give me a simple riff i can fill in random notes and most of the time it sounds good so this tutorial helped me play something thanks!
I am just learning to play, I have viewed a few online instructors, and I find that for my learning style, you provide me with the best teaching methodologies to follow.
Ian Nicholson
Ontario Canada
Glad I could help Ian!
This is awesome thank you!
Thank's so much Josh. You are the best!
Thank you!
Wow. I genuinely couldn't fuck those up. Thank you so much!! I look forward to learning from you!!
That last riff bangs my dude, thanks
I've been watching your videos for a month now and I just learned the song "Me Vale" - Mana.
Thank you, Senpai Josh! â€ïžđ€
Great video. Thanks ! My beginner's songs are:
- U2 with or without you
- Pink Floyd another brick in the wall (part 2)
- The Police every breath you take
- The Cure Just like heaven
And another one bites the dust
This helped me so muchhhđđđđTHANK YOU!!!!
So dude, I'm not sure if people actually follow their videos after being uploaded and then 3 years after there is this guy to comment, but regardless I have to say it and yeah I know how I sound :D :D
You mentioned in one of your videos that you don't do "fake stuff" as other "youtubers" and I'm going to continue that thread. Not just that, but your explanation how to play and how to approach to what person is doing/playing is brilliant, than you are explaining physical movements, and what happens in that instant second, which for some of beginners is crucial!!!!! Know this coming from an 30 and more years old man, there is a big difference in people teaching and in people who are thinking that they teach yet they are just showing what they know!!! You are not that second one :) Thanks for that!!! Cheerio!!!
great lesson!
Nice EZ lesson! Thank you! I am a 61 year old female trying to keep my brain and hands active, you made it enjoyable!
You're welcome Debra!
Thank you for teaching me my first bass riff that I could actually follow!