How To Create A DANCEABLE Bass Line

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2022
  • Ever heard of that groove that makes your booty move? I get hired by companies like ESPN and DISNEY to create bass lines that are danceable. In this video, I'll be showing you how to create a danceable bass line that will guarantee to get EVERYONE movin. Follow these simple tips because they say that if your bass line can't make the booty move, you're not quite groovin'.
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Komentáře • 479

  • @RecliningFurniture
    @RecliningFurniture Před 2 lety +43

    Some rare artists are a force of nature whose talents are a gift to us all and whose dedication to their work is a sharing of joy. Step forward, Ms Nik West. 🙌 (P.S. the 'sauce' in your hair looks great! 🔥)

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you for the love! I'm stepping forward a little more each day 💜💜💜

    • @cianciaway883
      @cianciaway883 Před 2 lety

      she,s not an artist :)))

    • @SweetSoundOfStrings
      @SweetSoundOfStrings Před 2 lety

      @@NikWestBass
      Hey Nikki Bad bAss! Can I/we get a copy of that funky backing track?
      PLEASE?!!!
      😬😬😬

  • @earledaniels4539
    @earledaniels4539 Před 2 lety +6

    It's the old adage, it's not what you play, it's the way you play it. Groove is not so much about technical ability, but feel, timing and space. This great lesson teaches all of that.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      YES!!!! You get it! Thanks for watching

  • @maestrovonhuge9397
    @maestrovonhuge9397 Před 2 lety +23

    This is exactly what I needed to get me outta learners block, stuck on scales and over thinking. Groove that's so cool, Niki West cheers.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you for the love! Sometimes it's good to take a break from learning everyone else's songs and just get creative 🎉

    • @SLqB11
      @SLqB11 Před rokem

      Just do this. Play some drum backing tracks on yt...funky. Keep up with the bas with simple lines.

  • @vincentwright9143
    @vincentwright9143 Před 2 lety +16

    Hey Professor, it’s good to have you back here on CZcams! You always bring a groove and uplifting Spirit that adds more sunshine ☀️ to the day. Infinite Uplifting Blessings to All of your Family❣️✨😎😁

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      HEEEEEY VINCENT! Good seeing you here! lots of love!

  • @girmaybass68
    @girmaybass68 Před 2 lety +6

    Simple yet powerful and groovy line! Thank you!

  • @brownin329
    @brownin329 Před 2 lety +4

    I wasn't even looking for this and I am so glad I found it! Learned something new today! Thanks!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Yay!! So glad you learned something from this video! Thanks for watching!

  • @jimmycarter9286
    @jimmycarter9286 Před 2 lety +3

    Very good lesson in groove/functionality. The bits about “space” and “note length”… PRICELESS tools!

  • @nasserahardane5763
    @nasserahardane5763 Před 2 lety +7

    Groovy and simple . Bass4ever. Thanks!

  • @bass69player
    @bass69player Před rokem

    Love it!

  • @One-eyedFats
    @One-eyedFats Před 2 lety +4

    I just started playing UBass and am so excited to have stumbled across this. So helpful and informative. Thank you for the excellent content, Nik!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +2

      OH YES!! The Ubass... I have a few of them and I love how small they are and how great they sound!

  • @D_Hill_Drums
    @D_Hill_Drums Před 2 lety +1

    So glad to see you back here!! Congrats on the baby!!! ❤️

  • @michaelhilliary4916
    @michaelhilliary4916 Před 2 lety +4

    You are an amazing bassist, teacher, and spirit. Thanks for all the lessons and positive energy.

  • @fipzee
    @fipzee Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this video Nik!! Simple, to the point and funky! 😉

  • @valoisa
    @valoisa Před 2 lety +2

    I immediately fell in love with how you explain things in detail! 💖

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh thank you!. Thanks for watching!!

  • @RipleyMHowe
    @RipleyMHowe Před 2 lety

    Nicely done, thank you!

  • @mjolnircarlssen4211
    @mjolnircarlssen4211 Před 2 lety +3

    You lessons are absolutely world class. Great player, great musician, and great teacher. THANK YOU Nik West.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the kind words!! Super appreciated!

  • @yashkummar
    @yashkummar Před 2 lety +1

    Thank You!!!!! For sharing the knowledge. You are great! So well explained. 👍🏽

  • @ricardojmestre
    @ricardojmestre Před 2 lety +2

    Dear Nik, what an inspiration! I needed this video today. Much appreciated :)

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Awesome to hear this! Thank you for watching!!!

  • @kevinschaeffer6920
    @kevinschaeffer6920 Před rokem

    Just started learning, thank you so very much.❤️

  • @dohdjeschwagneesh1126
    @dohdjeschwagneesh1126 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Nik! Very helpful! Simply but soooo good! love the Funk!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching!! So glad is was helpful!

  • @Phillychw
    @Phillychw Před 2 lety +2

    Love the way you explain things. Made it very easy to absorb and replicate on my own within minutes. Thank you!

  • @danymarcotte1900
    @danymarcotte1900 Před 2 lety +2

    You are such a great artist!
    Love your voice, your bass playing, your songs and your passion!!
    You are very inspiring! 💜

  • @joycegrove5602
    @joycegrove5602 Před 2 lety +1

    I loved this lesson! Thank you!

  • @hagegesamuel
    @hagegesamuel Před 2 lety +1

    I just stumbled across your channel and it's wonderful! Thank you for the lessons, master West :)

  • @danadane2501
    @danadane2501 Před 2 lety +4

    I learned something here for sure. All I know is other people's basslines but this helped me with theory. Also I appreciate the fact this lady has the Bootsy Collins tread of thought down.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      AWESOME! Covering other people's bass lines is a great way to learn all of the fundamentals so then you have all the tools to make your own from scratch!

  • @dragthelake20
    @dragthelake20 Před rokem

    That bass fretboard strap is awesome! Also, great lesson. This was exactly what I needed.

  • @OlettaLiano
    @OlettaLiano Před 2 lety

    Great lesson. Thanks.

  • @daniele.f.2963
    @daniele.f.2963 Před 2 lety

    Thank you NikWest. You are charming and make learning fun.

  • @michaels.watkins9258
    @michaels.watkins9258 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a really great lesson! Just subscribed!

  • @jomamma1750
    @jomamma1750 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Nik, Thank You! Excellent Lesson, much appreciation :)

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      My pleasure! I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @carlaoap
    @carlaoap Před 2 lety +1

    Great Lesson Nik. Thanks!

  • @darrylbryant499
    @darrylbryant499 Před 2 lety +1

    Teach the children well Nik!!! Much love and appreciation for you

  • @braixeninfection6312
    @braixeninfection6312 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this! Don't know anything about bass or guitar. Yet you made it fun and interesting!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      I love to hear it... maybe one day you'll decide to try a bass or guitar... who knows?

  • @Montrealestjazzmanouche

    Top tutorial. Bravo!

  • @wonder6789
    @wonder6789 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful voice on top of everything else...

  • @JoaoVictor-ku8or
    @JoaoVictor-ku8or Před 2 lety +1

    I jump to your channel today and your energy is simple amazing. I’m a subscribed and waiting for more. 🇧🇷

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      AWWW thanks for the love!!! More coming soon!

  • @SevincYalcin
    @SevincYalcin Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! You're great! Amazing lesson! Thank you!💜

  • @Foodgeek
    @Foodgeek Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome! Love the early Prince vibe on the groove :D

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      YESSSS!!!! That was definitely the direction I wanted to go! Good ears!!

  • @MarsX69
    @MarsX69 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Darling Nik! Awesome spin-off of the HEAD groove! Keep on groovin' ya'll!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! I was definitely going in the Prince direction on this one

    • @MarsX69
      @MarsX69 Před 2 lety

      @@NikWestBass Love it! Thanks 🙏

  • @WoodyPhillips
    @WoodyPhillips Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent lesson. Simple and well described. Thanks.

  • @docstandupphilosopher3529

    Love your videos, you rock...Literally and figuratively :)

  • @elambassist
    @elambassist Před 2 lety +3

    Yaaaay she’s baaack!

  • @gitarkitekto
    @gitarkitekto Před 2 lety +1

    Nik you are awesome! I love this♥️♥️♥️thanks

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the love!

    • @gitarkitekto
      @gitarkitekto Před 2 lety

      Most welcome Nik! You know I learned to play guitar because I wanted to play Bass! I started my musical journey as a bassist! I still love playin it♥️. Its my first love♥️ you can check out my covers here! czcams.com/channels/vtkXl0TjXbHbkBVeZrd2yw.html
      Thanks Nik. Im one of your followers! Keep it up!♥️

  • @RizeAgainstAll
    @RizeAgainstAll Před 2 lety

    This was honestly just fun to watch :)

  • @alyssamenes8643
    @alyssamenes8643 Před 2 lety +3

    You do an amazing job with this explanation!

  • @leonidwerner5753
    @leonidwerner5753 Před 2 lety

    Great, thank you!

  • @anthonymorales842
    @anthonymorales842 Před 2 lety

    so well articulated

  • @rossfletcher4362
    @rossfletcher4362 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, that was great, I enjoyed your ideas.

  • @henrikhakansson9901
    @henrikhakansson9901 Před 2 lety

    The groove is everything!!!!!

  • @matthewchunk3689
    @matthewchunk3689 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this! I'm gonna share this with my beat maker class.

  • @Sam9wilson9
    @Sam9wilson9 Před 2 lety

    Well you delivered on that promise! Very cool & rad personality to boot 🙂👍

  • @leilanicardo
    @leilanicardo Před rokem

    def getting a bass after this , and you just got a new sub !!😂

  • @ayptorresfallas8032
    @ayptorresfallas8032 Před 2 lety

    Greetings from Costa Rica, Very useful those tips....really appreciate them.

  • @haroldsayers1972
    @haroldsayers1972 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so very much for this very well taught easy to understand music lesson which is the meat on the bone on how to groove

  • @Really_is_all_about_the_Bass

    Thanks for this!!! Long time guitarist turned bassist just recently. Love the information you taught me.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      NICE! Yep I started on guitar (and still play) but the groove is really what makes the most difference between the two instruments.

    • @Really_is_all_about_the_Bass
      @Really_is_all_about_the_Bass Před 2 lety

      @@NikWestBass I grew up playing rock and metal shred type music and am just becoming bored with it. I recently explored new music (to me) and really love Jamiroquai and fell in love with the Bass and the groove. Bass forever!!!! 😊

  • @trystancotten
    @trystancotten Před rokem

    Wonderful teacher!

  • @anthonynelson6800
    @anthonynelson6800 Před 2 lety

    Great video...thanks

  • @michaelboone5660
    @michaelboone5660 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent

  • @emmanuelborn8118
    @emmanuelborn8118 Před 2 lety

    She's amazing, the source of the groove , thank you .

  • @TheBigdaz1972
    @TheBigdaz1972 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve never seen your channel before and it’s very informative and you make it look easy. New subscriber here

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome aboard! And thank you for the love!

  • @james.randorff
    @james.randorff Před 2 lety

    This was an excellent demonstration and explanation. Thank you!

  • @MrNathan791
    @MrNathan791 Před 2 lety

    Now this was a great tutorial video. I currently learning the chords, scales etc. You really made it so easy to understand how to create a groove that simple and enjoyable to play. Thanks 😊

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @crocholiday
    @crocholiday Před 2 lety +4

    Groovy AF! Love the slide off the A to the run. That's a tasty trick I use a lot too. Simple is where it's at. Average audience folk can't wrap their head around complex lines. They have to think about it which causes groovus interuptus. Simple wins all day.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      Love this comment! You get it! Simple is the key to the masses... You want the average person to be able to sing that bass line!

  • @bubuAudio
    @bubuAudio Před 2 lety

    how beautiful !!! 😻❤️
    cheers from Italy

  • @TheKierensaysmaybe
    @TheKierensaysmaybe Před 2 lety

    Thank you for keeping the funk!

  • @MrRudebass
    @MrRudebass Před 2 lety

    Truth is that the deepest lesson I take from this is how much the drum feel is inside of you, I mean in the beginning of it you just play the ONE but there is so much groove happening inside of you that I must remind myself to always be funkin' even if all I have is one note. Thanks

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      You see things I don't even recognize in myself. LOL! Yep I just keep grooving the drums in my head ... it's easier to NOT PLAY so much that way.

  • @payenjameson51
    @payenjameson51 Před 2 lety

    Wawwwww!! Thank you so much!!! 💓

  • @tigermcflash131
    @tigermcflash131 Před 2 lety

    Nice lesson... Thanks Nik!

  • @uberdonkey9721
    @uberdonkey9721 Před rokem

    Great playing and just what I'm trying to do at the moment. Admittedly I couldn't get everything from this video, but certainly inspired me to do some nice grooves.

  • @wilsoncolfax
    @wilsoncolfax Před 2 lety

    you have the most awesomest look goin' on! love the matching fretwrap. oh yeah, great lesson too!

  • @gregpantelides1355
    @gregpantelides1355 Před 2 lety

    Thank you soooooo much!!!!!

  • @meshugeah
    @meshugeah Před 2 lety +3

    Played thrash metal show like couple hours ago and really appreciate your groove video. You do explain things pretty universally, much bass love

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Rock on! That's actually pretty cool for you to say that! Metal definitely has groove in it bc it's all about locking in with the drummer!

    • @diptube6563
      @diptube6563 Před 2 lety

      This band has some really underrated groove in their catalog !
      m.czcams.com/video/5FRzIE7PCFY/video.html

  • @LloydMajor
    @LloydMajor Před 2 lety

    Real cool and thanks!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for watching

    • @LloydMajor
      @LloydMajor Před 2 lety

      That inspired me to come up with something "REAL FUNKY"! Thanks again NikWestBass

  • @RijoBeats
    @RijoBeats Před 2 lety

    🔥 This was tight

  • @dark11demon11
    @dark11demon11 Před 2 lety

    cool tutorial! and I really like that pickguard

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! It was custom made in Turkey

  • @treeherder2201
    @treeherder2201 Před 2 lety

    GREAT channel! Subbed

  • @benjamindantzie8053
    @benjamindantzie8053 Před 2 lety

    Great teacher. 👏👏👏👏

  • @Shamanix000
    @Shamanix000 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge with such a sunny smile!
    And thanks for making it in an easy English language so foreign people such as I am can understand what you're saying :)

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Thank you for watching! I try to keep it simple and to the point

  • @ulala8580
    @ulala8580 Před 2 lety

    Oh my god - first video of yours I watched and I fell so badly in love with you.
    Your way of playing makes my booty move and your way of shining, makes my heart move. Thank you!

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      LOL!!! Booty Moving??? YES! Mission accomplished! Thanks for watching!

  • @olivierhallard3379
    @olivierhallard3379 Před 2 lety

    Groovy and colorful... I like it!

  • @bassporn
    @bassporn Před 2 lety +1

    This is gold, Nik!!!… 🔥…

  • @gorillaump5869
    @gorillaump5869 Před 2 lety +1

    She is a living embodiment of music, it just comes naturally to her.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the love!!! I had to work hard on this.

  • @Mtb-TrailTime
    @Mtb-TrailTime Před rokem

    Most catchy bass lines are so basic and simple. Simplicity is key. Many times we get influence by players that do all this stuff up and down the neck of the bass. Simplicity and pocket are best friends just as drums and bass!

  • @johnh7935
    @johnh7935 Před 2 lety

    Best bass lesson,you make me understand it, thanks

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      I'm so Glad to hear that! I'll keep them coming then!

  • @bogdonovichbustedcasey170

    good content- thanks

  • @steppets25
    @steppets25 Před 2 lety +2

    That was so Awww-Some Nik👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️😄🥰🙌🏼🎉🎶💃🏻💕 Absolutely fab! I wanna start learning to play bass TODAY! I’m a classical pianist 😃🎹🎶

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před rokem

      You should! I'd love to have you in my latest bass course! Classical Pianist whew! I wish!

  • @sooperflat
    @sooperflat Před 2 lety

    Sooper Nice💯

  • @nt75
    @nt75 Před rokem

    I dont know anything about bass but you are a beauty. 😍

  • @alricaclark7131
    @alricaclark7131 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow…. Thank you for sharing your work. I’m a beginner base player. I had know idea how to create a groove ❤

  • @kjchicago1
    @kjchicago1 Před 2 lety

    This is a learning Experience-And this lesson was quite interesting, Nik West

  • @darranduglan7279
    @darranduglan7279 Před 2 lety

    THE awesome Groove Goddess with massive musical talent,a fabulous bass lesson,stripping down to basics the reason why we pick up the bass in the first place……
    Well put together and brilliantly presented…..thank you….

  • @wjamyers
    @wjamyers Před 2 lety

    The pattern at 2:51, the last 3 notes before the 1 took me a minute, so staccato, even and smooth, while moving the hand down two frets. My hand just wanted to slur the second and third note and it took a number of times to get even close to the stripped down rhythmic pulse you create. That one thing was worth the price of admission, never mind the rest of this great advice. Thank you.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety

      Nice! Yep just think short and to the point with the notes. If the strings are ringing, try a fret wrap by gruvgear.com... that also helps keep the notes short and tight

  • @Phyoomz
    @Phyoomz Před 2 lety

    Great advice, especially "space is a note"

  • @oliversmoochies8973
    @oliversmoochies8973 Před 2 lety

    I love to see a Nik West bass lesson =)

  • @Thecovebandatx
    @Thecovebandatx Před 2 lety

    you are amazing!

  • @Riccardo_Silva
    @Riccardo_Silva Před 2 lety

    😂😂🤣 Your look at 5.00 speaks volumes! Perfect and most valuable advice...that's how it's done! Bravissima! E bellissima! I've been playing bass for about forty years now (and i began playing pretty late), so i don't look GREAT like you do but somehow i can fetch some gig all the same! These are the golden rules of groove! 👍🏿👍🏻👍!

  • @billcunningham634
    @billcunningham634 Před rokem

    You are terrific!

  • @maduroholdings
    @maduroholdings Před 2 lety +1

    Great lesson I like mouth beats I notice most groove masters click their tongue but your beat boxing makes more sense to me

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před rokem

      I don't even know why I do that LOL! It's just the way I feel and understand music

  • @honeychilerider
    @honeychilerider Před 2 lety

    That G and A are so perfectly behind the beat, honestly, I don't know if you can teach that.

    • @NikWestBass
      @NikWestBass  Před 2 lety +1

      That's where my natural pocket tends to sit. Slightly behind the beat. Some people groove right on top of the beat but both sound awesome!

  • @chewygumboy
    @chewygumboy Před 2 lety

    That bass is goooooorgeous!