My Top 5 Bass Tips for Beginners

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • Hey there, friends & neighbours!
    Today's lesson is geared toward the beginners, but I'm sure there's something for everyone here. If you are a beginner, these top 5 tips will help to get you to that intermediate level a little bit faster. I hope you enjoy it.
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Komentáře • 299

  • @richbrownbass
    @richbrownbass  Před rokem +94

    Are you a ball-hog or a tugboat? I'm a tugboat, supporting the other boats. But once in a while someone passes me the ball.😉

    • @kevinrymes7727
      @kevinrymes7727 Před rokem +3

      I already liked you a whole helluva a lot from watching my first of your bass lessons videos, but when you invoked Mike Watt you sent me to another level. LOVE Mike Watt, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, solo, etc. Mike is and always has been one of us. Legend.

    • @bellemusecore
      @bellemusecore Před 9 měsíci +1

      Love this! Thanks for a great video and tip #1 was perfect encouragement for a musician accomplished on other instruments learning bass from scratch on my own. Really encouraging and helps me not be impatient to be accomplished immediately and enjoy the process of learning again 🥰

  • @marcgreene6343
    @marcgreene6343 Před rokem +6

    Your last point is so important not only for beginners but for us old guys too. Accept who you are and where you’re at. If you don’t take it from there you won’t grow and learn without getting frustrated.

  • @honkytonkdragon
    @honkytonkdragon Před 5 měsíci +8

    Dude, I'm the rankest beginner, just diving into your lessons, and I just got to tell you how much I appreciate your teaching style.

  • @thomasmullaney3192
    @thomasmullaney3192 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Whenever I start to doubt myself, I watch your videos and t makes me feel better about myself and my journey...you videos are the best!

    • @woksrandomchannel
      @woksrandomchannel Před 6 měsíci +1

      I watch bass players like Davey504 and feel 2 inches tall.

  • @flipfix
    @flipfix Před 9 měsíci +6

    The Bob Ross of bass. You're a great teacher! Thank you

  • @Mr.HYd3
    @Mr.HYd3 Před rokem +2

    Tip N°1 👍"Serve the music, play what the music tells you to play"
    Holy words.

  • @Gosuminer
    @Gosuminer Před 8 měsíci +4

    Novice bass player here. Thank you for this good advise, I've mastered other instruments exactly the way you describe so I this makes an awful lot of sense to me and for the first weeks I managed to put bass practice in my daily routine and it is pure fun. Also, you have literally the most pleasant talking voice I have ever heard 🙂.

  • @timimoore4631
    @timimoore4631 Před rokem +2

    I am a beginner and I'm super happy that I found you. Thank you

  • @williamcopeland6683
    @williamcopeland6683 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Just subbed.. your teaching style compelled me.. turning 61 and never tried to learn instrument or musical mastery.. hands are small and held the steering wheel of a tractor trailer most all of their professional career s I they are quite uncomfortable.. so I accept who and where I'm at.. wish me luck

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Good luck, my brother. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @altolows7635
    @altolows7635 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I just found your channel. You're the teacher that I need. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @formujangemmanuel2170
    @formujangemmanuel2170 Před rokem +5

    I found my bass guitar teacher today after testing many. Thanks for your explicitness

    • @formujangemmanuel2170
      @formujangemmanuel2170 Před rokem +1

      But I often strike the guitar strings using one finger. Any problem with that?

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem

      I'm honoured. Thank you very much.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem +1

      One finger is fine. But I suggest practicing 8th notes and alternating between the 1st and 2nd fingers of your picking hand. You'll be a much more agile player, and you won't have to work so hard playing faster tempos.

  • @SocratesOnABike
    @SocratesOnABike Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thanks! Just got a bass, searching around for some online lessons to follow. I like your style, sir! I think I'll start by following along with your videos!

  • @qasimansari7540
    @qasimansari7540 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Hi Rich. I started playing bass 6 weeks ago and came across your channel. I really appreciate your help and support. You're a natural teacher. I look forward to learning more. Thank you.

  • @khadijahb.1240
    @khadijahb.1240 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have adopted Rich Brown as my uncle. I feel so comfortable sitting and practicing with these videos. Thank you so much (Uncle) Rich!

  • @_B_E_A_D_G_C
    @_B_E_A_D_G_C Před rokem +2

    The Bob Ross of bass , painting funky little notes just for us. Thanks for encouraging and helping out us beginners.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem +2

      Haha! That never gets old. Cheers, Chairman! Thanks, as always.

  • @starryknight776
    @starryknight776 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hi 👑Rich🙏🏼❤️ Only started following you, from Friday 14.07.2023 can only do 1 vid a day, coz I'm abit slow in my learning processes, however, I LOVE ❤ HOW you, talk and deliver your lessons, you're extremely caring and thoughtful. Just wanted to tell you that. I'm from London, UK from Caribbean beautiful heritage. God bless you and family abundantly for now and the future. I, pray I progress nicely and I don't fall off the band wagon, as I tried YEARS AGO and found it too challenging, so I just hung up my bass on the wall to dust. But it's down now. So, I'm following u & make notes as I go along. Just wanted to say a heartfelt "Thank you" to you, 👑Rich, you're the BEST 🏆🏆🏆🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏾💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sebasti3n
    @sebasti3n Před rokem +3

    When you say beginners, you got my attention. Thanks sir!!! I'm teaching my wife and I'm an awful teacher. You got my back each time. 😉 What an amazing teacher you are!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Sébastien! That means a lot!

    • @sebasti3n
      @sebasti3n Před rokem +1

      @@richbrownbass not only you're a great player, you're a gentleman for replying. 😊 Being a guitar player, I follow your lessons and I start to like/love bass. Might steal my wife's bass haha! Thanks!

  • @alexl.9917
    @alexl.9917 Před rokem +1

    Hey Rich, great tips for beginners and your last one (tip one) is definitely one of the most important ever for every musician, regardless if beginner or professional. I remember when I began playing and merely could play with open strings but made nonetheless music with the others. Bit by bit I made progress but the essence was always the same. For bass players it fits even more cause we are the glue between rhythm and harmony and our main objective should always be: serve the song 🎵 🎶 ❤️

  • @harrymichaelmusic
    @harrymichaelmusic Před rokem +3

    Literally just started learning/playing bass the other day and your channel is my favourite Bass channel I've found! Great Advice, I'll be implementing these for sure, despite just starting its definitely true what you say about seeing all these insane bassists and feeling mental pressure (which obviously seems ridiculous to compare yourself to someone who's probably studied the instrument and perfected their skills for 10+ years when you've only been playing literally for 2 days...)
    Bless you sir! The hero we need!
    I'll be learning a lot from your channel
    🙏

  • @davidloflin3098
    @davidloflin3098 Před rokem +2

    I haven't been a beginner since about 1986 but any lesson from you gets me in the mood to pick up a bass! Great tips for any level really, you're top notch my man.

  • @MG-iv9nw
    @MG-iv9nw Před rokem +2

    Back in the 1980s I always over did things on the bass. I always tried to play faster, harder, meaner than I ever could. All I did was to strain my fretting. Now I'm a lot older want to strip my technique down and do things right. Thank you for this Rich. Respects from the UK👍

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog Před rokem +4

    I could listen to your voice all day my friend. It's so calming.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem +3

      Thank you. Very nice of you to say.

    • @starryknight776
      @starryknight776 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @HouseholdDog 👑Rich has that kinda voice One imagines The Almighty Source Creator has. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @vlaimereputten4181
    @vlaimereputten4181 Před rokem +3

    I love your personality and charactor. You are the perfect teacher that encourage! Thank you.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem

      You are so welcome. Thank you for your very kind words.

  • @johnfranklin5871
    @johnfranklin5871 Před rokem +3

    I have played by ear all my life and never knew the real basics. Thanks

  • @bandelaroloverman3368
    @bandelaroloverman3368 Před měsícem +1

    Most awesome number1bass guitar lessons for beginners on CZcams bar none, this guy deserves a gold medal as a bass player myself ( not a teacher/ instructor) this is the most VALUABLE Bass guitar lesson again for beginners, .. you will ever come across on any online platform relating to learning how to play the bass guitar, this guy is the most genuine teacher, instructor there is, so the bottom line for all you guys out there wanting to learn the bass guitar is, look no further.. Trust me, Believe me.... THIS IS THE ONE, THIS IS IT...
    HAPPY LEARNING.

  • @turseturnip7359
    @turseturnip7359 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you Mr. Brown. You’re doing Gods work here.

    • @bandelaroloverman3368
      @bandelaroloverman3368 Před měsícem

      Yes absolutely Turseturnip, I share your sentiment, music is a world wide Spiritual Language and Mr Brown is sharing his God given gift to us who are willing and determine to learn, God Bless him and may he continue to share with us his God given talent.. my aim is to make one big contribution once a year ( Xmas Day ). Happy learning my friend.. Gods Blessings to you and to everyone who is learning from this incredible gifted, talented person...( I just love how and when he raises his eyebrows after a comment/ statement.😅😂

  • @hectorarq
    @hectorarq Před rokem +4

    Hey Rick, I am not the type of person that jumps in every video to comment, but I have to say that you have really reached me, and I pretty am sure I am not the only one.
    You say that we have to commit to the music and not to those (many) youtube pretending teachers that just show of their (actually fantastic) skills, I will follow your advice.
    I play the bass, just to enjoy a little bit of time for myself after the work.
    Looking forward more videos, thanks and keep the good work.

  • @JosephMichelGratton-fu4ro
    @JosephMichelGratton-fu4ro Před 5 měsíci +2

    I'm so happy to have discovered your channel. I'm just starting out, so much gratitude my friend!

  • @Dream.logic_
    @Dream.logic_ Před rokem +2

    Best teacher out there! at any subject, music or not. keep it up man 🙏

  • @talkativegurl799
    @talkativegurl799 Před rokem +2

    Hi Mr Brown I'm a beginner I play at my church every Sunday now still learning more daily but I want to say thank you for these lessons they are extremely helpful and I am indeed grateful. Been searching for help so long. May the Lord Bless you sir. 🙏

  • @ajadrew
    @ajadrew Před rokem +2

    Extension of Tip 2 using left hand thumb as fulcrum ... Starting at 5th fret across all 4 strings to cover the space of 5 frets try left hand fingering - 11234 - 12344 -11234 - 12344 & decending - 44321 - 43211 - 44321 - 43211. Great exercise to develop control whilst also playing the A chromatic scale.
    You're a great teacher Rich - I personally employ these fingerings when playing some of the more complex Barry Harris diminished 6th lines over Dominant chords 👍😊

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem +1

      Wow! This is truly a quality tip. I'm going to try this myself. Thank you, Andrew.

    • @ajadrew
      @ajadrew Před rokem

      @@richbrownbass And sincere thanks to you neighbour! Of course there are multiple variations on the above, just as you'd expect 👍😊

  • @kentravitz7395
    @kentravitz7395 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Man, Rich! You have the knack of making things so accessible.. Thank you, brother.

  • @TheTimeProphet
    @TheTimeProphet Před 19 dny +1

    I am a guitarist learning the bass for the first time. The first thing I notice is the frets are so much further apart LOL.

  • @isiahwhatley7213
    @isiahwhatley7213 Před rokem +1

    I am a beginner four strings bass player, and I like the way u teach you are so cool and soft spoken, it's easy to listen to your lesson, an I'm learned a lot. Thanks

  • @achh6296
    @achh6296 Před rokem +2

    Hi, I am a beginner (started bass 3/4 months ago) and I just discovered your channel I really like the way you talk explain things and it makes me want to REALLY learn bass and not just to play famous songs without understanding the basses
    Thank you for your efforts.

  • @oldasrocks9121
    @oldasrocks9121 Před rokem +1

    There are more than enough bass teachers on CZcams but we all need more of you! I appreciate you sir. I've been learning Simandl in the first 2 positions and sliding either my pinky or first finger back and forth to the 4th or back to the 1st fret. My hands are small but they're also old!

  • @vincentvegas9202
    @vincentvegas9202 Před rokem +4

    Fantastic tips. I'm 40 and start learning bass. I never be a pro bass player but music is other world. Sory for my english😊. Greetings from Poland. 🎸🇵🇱

    • @bellemusecore
      @bellemusecore Před 9 měsíci +2

      I'm 36 and starting. We're not getting any younger but we can become badass bassists and have fun along the way. I don't wanna grow old mentally just physically haha I want my kids to see me trying new things as I go along so they're not afraid to ❤

    • @bellemusecore
      @bellemusecore Před 9 měsíci +1

      Also my Nana grew up in Poland in Poniec (sp?) So yay Poland haha ❤🤍

  • @jimmie999999999
    @jimmie999999999 Před 6 měsíci +2

    i have been far too long away from being myself and this channel is getting me closer every day! Thank you Rich!

  • @coloneljessop
    @coloneljessop Před rokem +2

    Great advice. By the way your intro graphics are the best I've seen on CZcams. Slick

  • @joewehner9837
    @joewehner9837 Před rokem +2

    From us beginners, thank you! You're a naturally great teacher!

  • @andreystepanov7597
    @andreystepanov7597 Před 27 dny

    Спасибо из холодной страны.
    Вы добрый человек.
    И учитель.

  • @josephrandazzo8488
    @josephrandazzo8488 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome Advice Rich...! WOW.....I'm going back 60 years to my childhood hearing that from my music teacher. My music teacher many moons ago while learning keyboard said the "same thing". He did not believe in Ball Hogs. Or as he put it Show offs hogging the music. LOLOLOLOL Their will always be a specific place and time for that, in the music if ...like you said...... the music or melody calls for it. . The Tugboat theory is what music is about. Each instrument complimenting gently together to make a Glorious sound of all instruments playing together to make a beautiful measure of music. Thank You.

    • @rylanburch
      @rylanburch Před 5 měsíci

      43 year old starting on week 2 of learning music and the bass. Your content is invaluable, and you vibes are so pleasant ❤❤❤

  • @travisreed5965
    @travisreed5965 Před rokem +1

    Electric Company, Brilliant - So Dig The Riff Over The Tip Numbers - And You Mr Rich, You ARE The WoW Factor - Go Team Human
    Happy Friday The 13th,
    Cheers

  • @louloucooke1
    @louloucooke1 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks Rich you’re such a great teacher. So calm and delightful to listen to. I tend to hop about and end up learning nothing! I will follow your advice 😁

  • @megavengian622
    @megavengian622 Před rokem +2

    This was an absolutely fantastic video, thank you.

    • @absta100
      @absta100 Před rokem +1

      I second that 🎉 thank you so much. Really helps 🎵🪄💣🙏🏻

  • @hayley9
    @hayley9 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! I’m always so motivated after watching your videos 😁

  • @carlodmatrix
    @carlodmatrix Před rokem +1

    I have been playing for more than 25 years, your words inspire me to learn more everyday, I love your humble aproach, you are a great teacher, greetings from Mexico.👏👏👏

  • @frieza1679
    @frieza1679 Před rokem +1

    I have watched several of your videos now and I think the first thing I'm going to be doing is memorizing all the notes .I'm ordering a bass kit today

  • @thomaswalker8790
    @thomaswalker8790 Před rokem +1

    Richie it's super simple basic stuff but these are the building blocks. Kudos to you for sharing this with us. Thanks pal, it's just great 👍👍

  • @skrilla88
    @skrilla88 Před rokem +3

    Tip 6! Get a teacher, if even for only a couple of lessons. You will learn so much more in a short span that if you learn on your own.
    Tip 7! Go sloooooooooooooooow when learning a riff.

  • @cbass_musicpro
    @cbass_musicpro Před 8 měsíci +2

    I love RICH BROWN. You are so humble

  • @vladusponuns
    @vladusponuns Před rokem

    Thank you, Rich!

  • @edwinrivera5695
    @edwinrivera5695 Před rokem +1

    I continue to be impressed and thankful for how you bring simplicity to the lessons. By the way Rich, with that voice, you need to be on the radio 📻

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much for your very kind words, Edwin. BTW, I AM on the radio!
      jazz.fm/timetable/event/new-origins/#:~:text=New%20Origins%20is%20a%20weekly,that%20are%20fresh%20yet%20universal.

    • @edwinrivera5695
      @edwinrivera5695 Před rokem

      Love you bro!

  • @peggysx
    @peggysx Před rokem +1

    YOU are an awesome teacher. I'm a retired teacher and use your vids to help beginners.

  • @andy-jupytermoon
    @andy-jupytermoon Před 8 měsíci

    Great tips Rich, thanks!

  • @swesleyd
    @swesleyd Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @traptuzzi
    @traptuzzi Před 10 měsíci

    this was so helpful, Rich!

  • @orlandocamat3636
    @orlandocamat3636 Před rokem

    Very helpful.

  • @pdxdrumtech
    @pdxdrumtech Před rokem

    Wow....amazingly helpful. THANK YOU

  • @robcreel4257
    @robcreel4257 Před rokem

    Great tips, Rich. Thanks for posting this!

  • @jefffreeman7695
    @jefffreeman7695 Před rokem

    Great list! Thank you, Rich.

  • @kevinwhiskeybassguitar
    @kevinwhiskeybassguitar Před 5 měsíci

    Thank You Rich!

  • @StratBurst92
    @StratBurst92 Před rokem

    All good points, thank you.

  • @TheJesterFr
    @TheJesterFr Před rokem +1

    Thanks for these tips Mister Rich Brown. You're a good teacher and tell very good words. Beginner bass player from France. Thanks again !

  • @traviswilliam2490
    @traviswilliam2490 Před rokem +2

    my man! thank you!

  • @roughmix60
    @roughmix60 Před rokem

    excellent advice.

  • @kylemccrane8228
    @kylemccrane8228 Před rokem

    Your videos are a big help. Thanks man

  • @FiddlingOnTheRoof
    @FiddlingOnTheRoof Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent!

  • @zoeferbrache
    @zoeferbrache Před rokem

    Thank you so much!🙂

  • @skoalie01
    @skoalie01 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @downbeat78
    @downbeat78 Před 4 měsíci

    Big thanks!!! You're bang on!!!

  • @tylercoryell3226
    @tylercoryell3226 Před rokem

    Thank you so much.

  • @jcksnjy
    @jcksnjy Před 9 měsíci

    Great lesson.

  • @LaGrumpfOTheque
    @LaGrumpfOTheque Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'm a drummer who wants to play bass. And fun fact, i also watch rob Brown 's drumming videos. RB, et RB are my two teachers. And both are really nice !
    Thanks for your good spirit, thanks for this great tips !

  • @cesardesouza8193
    @cesardesouza8193 Před rokem

    Very good explanation! Thanks

  • @MuhammadAli-vp7qt
    @MuhammadAli-vp7qt Před 11 měsíci

    Very inspiring, thanks for the tips..

  • @philfuya4352
    @philfuya4352 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @ravingcyclist624
    @ravingcyclist624 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Totally great ! I just got a bass for Christmas after playing real guitars for decades (just kidding 🙂 ). This video is spot on with advice for getting started in a good direction. After playing thru this a number of times, I jumped on a backing track. It had an Am chord (flattened 3rd). I played an A. No one complained or stopped the backing track. 🙂 I look forward to following more of your excellent videos!

  • @rimusmusic9716
    @rimusmusic9716 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Rich!

  • @federicogonzalezramirez382
    @federicogonzalezramirez382 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic

  • @robertopennone7412
    @robertopennone7412 Před rokem +1

    thank you so much Rich!!!!

  • @anthonycaraffa2422
    @anthonycaraffa2422 Před 3 měsíci

    Tremendous advice.

  • @davidcook284
    @davidcook284 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Rich. I am a beginning bass player and this is the best advice I have seen yet.

  • @scottjuhnke6825
    @scottjuhnke6825 Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @rockbrown33
    @rockbrown33 Před 11 měsíci

    Words of Wisdom. Love it. ❤

  • @jeffallmond5030
    @jeffallmond5030 Před rokem

    Thank you for the words of encouragement the most.

  • @johnflannery3535
    @johnflannery3535 Před rokem +1

    Wise words Rich🙌

  • @Shineko
    @Shineko Před 7 měsíci +1

    My first bass should be arriving within 2 days and I'm super excited! Always LOVED the sound of bass and the style. My fingers already hurt from, playing the guitar and they will hurt even more when I pick up the bass.
    I also don't have any role models on the bass or sth I just really love the style and sound which is probably for the best, because I am going in with no expectation at all, I just wanna have fun and improve where I can.
    Wishing all of you alot of fun too and keep playin.

  • @340ACP
    @340ACP Před rokem +1

    You are a great source of inspiration, I’ve had this bass sitting in my music studio for years and now I’m picking it up again and really starting to enjoy playing the bass again. I can’t thank you enough

  • @ngkingpui
    @ngkingpui Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much Rich Brown

  • @christopherwright7855
    @christopherwright7855 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you - great lesson!

  • @GabrielKnight666
    @GabrielKnight666 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for all the work you put into your videos for us beginners. Very motivational.

  • @junka1975
    @junka1975 Před 4 měsíci

    I think that's all valuable advice Rich. Thanks.

  • @BingoBongoBengo
    @BingoBongoBengo Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thoroughly appreciate tip 1 🙏

  • @mariomatura4308
    @mariomatura4308 Před rokem

    Love your teaching..regards from Europe

  • @911-CPA
    @911-CPA Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this, Rich. I needed to hear this. I am glad I found this video.

  • @sucrecorporan9585
    @sucrecorporan9585 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much for those classes, you Great 😃

  • @calvinboland5361
    @calvinboland5361 Před 7 měsíci +1

    thanks Rich, looking forward to digging through your lessons.

  • @rexmarechal478
    @rexmarechal478 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi Rich, I added you into my daily to-do list. Love your teaching style. Your top tip is so important as I watch so many shredders it is hard to fathom their skills. I've been on my journey for about 4 months after not having picked up my bass for 20+ years. At 63 learning some chops.

  • @jasonbrooks623
    @jasonbrooks623 Před 10 měsíci

    The last few minutes of advice are awesome. Thanks, Rich!