Just turned 57, my wife is buying me lessons for our 7th wedding anniversary, and I just purchased a Fender. I have always wanted to learn how to play the Bass. Wish me luck!

@lolap3667

4 жыл бұрын

You will do well!! Never stop learning my friend💜

@RetroPlus

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@bassmaniacriley69

4 жыл бұрын

Allen Thomas That’s awesome!!! Never too late to learn. I’ve been playing professionally for over 35 years now and have no regrets. 🤘🏻

@MA-pr5uk

4 жыл бұрын

good luck !

@FjarilGoddess

4 жыл бұрын

fantastic and so encouraging, at 46 I'm finally going to learn the guitar after years of it being an incomplete dream on my bucket list! Wishing you the best of skill, fun and and just& make it funky!

Ndegeocello is pronounced N-dey-gay-o-challo, Swahali for "free as a bird". I'm glad she's included in this tribute. She's one of THE best! I'm a long-time fan!

@kingdeedee

Жыл бұрын

She’s absolutely FANTASTIC. Her debut album is an absolute masterclass in soul/funk bass and every note/run/line she plays has so much character

@Kevjoseful

2 ай бұрын

Ndege is swahili for bird but o cello is not swahili.

@terrif2974

2 ай бұрын

Learned how to pronounce her name while sitting in a theater after I totally screwed it up the first time. Love her

@laz0rama

Ай бұрын

same here! her version of "who is he and what is he to you" is one of the funkiest songs ever.

Tina Weymouth is criminally underrated as a bass player. Never flashy but her playing was always exactly what the songs needed.

@johnvechey9312

2 жыл бұрын

I came to post this! She’s amazing! The talking heads without her would be like talking nose and left eyes!

@tnrstrategy

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnvechey9312 She is good but the lead singer is special and makes it work with anyone he plays with ... Her not so much ...

@johnvechey9312

2 жыл бұрын

@@tnrstrategy she’s one of the most sampled bassists in 90s hip hop with her other band Tom Tom Club

@tnrstrategy

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnvechey9312 I didn’t know that , impressive yet she is limited compared to many other players. (Sampling simple lines by hip hop producers doesn’t constitute a graduation to master bassist in any world) In any case she played the most impressive bass line with talking heads…”you may find yourself…”

@johnvechey9312

2 жыл бұрын

@@tnrstrategy Hahahah. On that we can agree. 10/10 best Talking Heads bassist!

Meshell Ndegeocello is just flawless playing and singing with John Mellencamp in "Wild Nights"! Love this song

I played bass when i was younger with my daddy....it is my favorite instrument to play....unfortunately he n i were in a very bad car wreck...neither of us could play bass again. He passed away n i never picked up a bass again n its been 10 yrs...ive been thinking about buying a bass n starting back playing....i have some work to do, but this is very inspirational ❤ Thanx for sharing this!

@mannyagrinya1529

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your accident and your father's passing, but DO IT. Start playing again, and wishing you the best.

@samanthawatkins7479

3 жыл бұрын

Thanx guys! I have finally purchased a bass. Im just awaiting its arrival now. I cant wait! 🥰😁😍

@aceythespacemanfrehley2566

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the wreck and your father. I hope you're doing well these days, and that you will play your bass again in honour of your father. ❤️

@hollywont9447

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m teaching myself to play and I think you should absolutely do it! Best of luck to you.

@artworksphotography4682

3 жыл бұрын

Your Father would WANT you too!❤👍

I’m getting my bass Monday, studying, and researching, and I really enjoyed this video! I’m 38 starting a little later in life, but I’m going to give it all that I have! Thank you for the vid! 🙏🏽

@artworksphotography4682

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you much success!👍❤

@AsMaineTheOrijinalGeisha

3 жыл бұрын

@@artworksphotography4682 Thank you! 🥰

@jenimichelle

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you!!! I turn 40 in December I plan on getting my bass in the next month or so....I was so nervous and hesitant but seeing comments like these are always so inspiring 🖤

@MinisterJaiB

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes!!!

@crowfoot7355

2 жыл бұрын

Its never too late.

Thank you sooooo much for honoring Carole Kaye! YES YES YES!!! Completely ignored for decades. She created some of the most epic riffs. Wow! Anyone should check her legacy out.

@billofjazz

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I totally agree. She played bass lines while being a member of the "Wrecking Crew" of backup recording studio artists who played the songs of my adulthood, with Tommy Tedesco, Hal Blaine, et al.

@RPA900

11 ай бұрын

and she is not black........ wow

@hueyfreeman6262

10 ай бұрын

​@@RPA900....

@fifthbusiness1678

5 ай бұрын

Indeed! Carole Kaye is one of the top 10 bassists in rock/popular music period.

I watched the Tal Wilkenfeld solo from right near the stage live back in 2007. I didn't know who she was and noticed the Sadowsky before she came on. I was absolutely blown away and that's still one of my favorite bass solos of all time. That entire set from Jeff Beck is legendary.

@AFITgrad86

2 жыл бұрын

one of the great joys of seeing Jeff Beck is to check out who's backing him on Bass ... Tal is one of the finest ..

@minddriver6358

Жыл бұрын

And you can see the difference here in her playing with Jeff Beck compared to Rhonda Smith's playing with him: Rhonda (like most of the slap players) makes circus, Tal plays music.

@rexwave4624

Жыл бұрын

@@minddriver6358 , I agree with you, but now I feel like Rhonda's playing was in a silo with Vinnie in the band, but changed when Anika recently took over drums. The two of them then made a team, as Tal and Vinnie made fifteen years ago.

Carol Kaye Just turned 85 three days ago. Happy birthday Carol.....🎸

@reggiejones485

4 жыл бұрын

Here's my tribute (from her book Electric Basslines 2, which really got me going on bass a while back! kzread.info/dash/bejne/loNltKySfZXWfbA.html

@Banqo

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the film "The Wrecking Crew" which features Carol.

@MrDowntownLA

4 жыл бұрын

Carol Kaye should be in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, like her friends, Earl Palmer and Hal Blaine. TK

@joesmith34

4 жыл бұрын

@@reggiejones485 Yeah Carol Kay is a session muician who happened to be in the right place at the right time to work with many famous artists. Her playing is pretty basic not technically fantastic like the others shown on the vid. How about the bass player from a taste of honey sort of asian origin Check out the live performance

@joesmith34

4 жыл бұрын

Regie Jones I found her Janice maria Johnson from the band Taste of Honey Boogie oogie oogie live Check it out live Plys and sings in heels

Mohini Dey plays sooo many styles at once! She is phenomenal! More of her would be great!

@TheLb08

Жыл бұрын

Mohini Dey the bass goddess now play with the living legend of Indian music A.R. Rahman in his live shows .

Man, I was waiting for Tina Weymouth, one of my favourite players ever. Her lines are always PERFECT.

@terrywho22

Жыл бұрын

Huge miss on that one. At least he got Ndegeocello in there.

I grew up in LA and got into guitar and bass in my teens. My dad said to me one day, “I found someone very special I want you to have a lesson with - her name is Carol Kaye.” I had no idea who she was back then, but I can still remember going over to her house and comping to standards in her dining room like it was no big deal. I was trying out for eighth-grade jazz band on guitar and she was willing to switch instruments to teach me. Such a phenomenal teacher, then come to find out she’s one of the greatest bass players of all time. Much love and respect to a legend ❤

I was a 12-year-old Boy Scout walking with my 18-year-old scout leader. I told him I really wanted to learn how to play guitar. He said Bob. become a bass player. There are never enough good bass players. The impact of that suggestion was amazing on me. I became a bass player I played professionally for a while in bars and stuff. I love the bass guitar. Even though I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for the most part since I was 20 - I’m now 65 - I consider myself a bass player first and foremost. Scott I love how you promote a great instrument. Keep doing what you’re doing and keep exposing us towards going on in the world of bass guitar.

Carol Kaye it the legend. So glad you included her and thrilled you put her at #1. She helped write the sound track of my childhood and made some really famous people look very cool.

I’m Double Z. I’ve been a touring bassist and recording artist for over 50 years here in NYC. I’ve toured with many great artists and have been playing well before many of the bassist on this video. There were far less women bassist when I stated playing. I’m glad to see we are getting the well deserved recognition!

@juliadixon8465

Жыл бұрын

Steppin Razor?

Surprised no one has brought up Tina Weymouth, she was such an important piece of the Talking Heads sound

@seriousbismuth2173

2 жыл бұрын

Omfg right?! Or Kim Deal 😅

@abocas

2 жыл бұрын

And did some recognizable bass lines in TH and TTC. But was she an awesome bass player .... I am not so sure ...

@Gregor9043

2 жыл бұрын

Tina Weymouth is the very first female bass player I think of.

@deletebilderberg

2 жыл бұрын

@@seriousbismuth2173 Kim Gordon Leslie Langston Gail Greenwood Sara Lee Showing my age!!

@seriousbismuth2173

2 жыл бұрын

@@deletebilderberg Gordon and Greenwood🥰

Tina Weymouth, one of the most sampled bass lines of all time 'Genius of Love'

@leebatt7964

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. She is self taught and knew exactly what to play on every song.

@gustavmeyrink_2.0

2 жыл бұрын

Tina rules them all!

Female singer/bassist here as well! I've just started bass last year, but nothing has ever felt more natural. And it's a KILLER vehicle into music theory and audio physics! Best thing that's ever happened to me, straight up. Thanks so much for this compilation, I have so much homework now

@nycfunk

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck in your music endeavors.

@madmaxsax9662

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome in the slapclub. Bassjunkie too. Now igot3.

Carol Kaye for sure, what a legacy! You of all people Scott should do a one on one with her while she is still here with us. She is a living legend on bass that hardly no one knows about

I filmed a whole concert of Me'Shell Ndgeochello and everything she played was so incredibly tasteful + her grooves were solid. She literally made her drummer work hard to keep up

For me, Tal has sooooooo much SOUL, it's scary. Goosebumps and tears

@piyushsharma3991

3 жыл бұрын

She is hot too

Mohini Dey is one of the most intense, jaw dropping bass players I've ever seen or heard. Steve Vai begged her to guest play with him. Her father is a Jazz and classical Indian composer. She was writing charts for Orchestra at age 4. She's got it all and she's still improving?? How? When your already close to perfect and your drive to improve is that strong. 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Not saying the other ladies aren't spectacular. They are as good as anyone in the business. These ladies are true musicians.

@williamlewis8492

2 жыл бұрын

Her style reminds me of thunder thumbs Johnson, not to take anything thing away from her talent. It amazes me on how they can manipulate the fingers like that.

@dansdoves3650

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been watching/listening to Moheni for a few years..she is incredible. I guess her dad was friends with or played with John McLaulin ( Mahavishnu Orchestra) that explains some of her influence doesn't it. She is my favorite

@deprichef9903

Жыл бұрын

Due she is young, she is overplaying everything of musicality in the piece. Compared to Nielson or Spalding, she is just noodling around. On a very high technically level, thou, but still noodling.

@sorellman

Жыл бұрын

@@deprichef9903 Mohini Dey is 26 these days. He uses an older clip from when she was very young. Scott says these videos are in no particular order, then he insists on talking about the two ladies who are #1 and #2. On that note, #1 & #2 should be Dey and Wilkenfeld, or the other way around, doesn't matter. By the way, what is wrong with noodling. It is a gray area and it is difficult to tell apart noodling from improvisation. You have to be in the mind of the player to decide if this is noodling or improvisation.

@BasVossen

Жыл бұрын

Saw her at a bass booth at Namm 2018, thought every girl in the US was a better bassist than me!

Thank you for doing this video. I am 52 years old and just started playing bass in 2019 after my passed and I wanted something to keep my mind busy. I started with teaching myself the keyboard and then I use a controller and iPad to play bass using an app called SampleTank. This year I started lessons on an actual bass guitar. I play the bass on my worship team and plan to step out with the guitar at the end of this year or first weekend in January. This just gave me more encouragement. I appreciate it, at times I've felt like I was getting too old but to heck with that thought. Lol 😆 I'm doing this!!!

Be sure to add Juna Serita of Japan to your list. She plays with the group Tokyo Groove Jyoshi. Juna is an excellent bass player

I want to learn how to play the bass! Have been wanting to since before I became a mother 28 years ago. Marriage, motherhood, divorce, work... life.. all good, but they pissed on that burning desire. Your video has ignited the fire yet again! Thank you for presenting these amazing inspiring women!!! It’s currently 8:53am... Guitar Center opens at 10a. I’m buying that fuking bass today!!!! Again, thank you!!

@BrotherApexx

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you! Drums and bass for me...wish I had someone to encourage me to play music when I was young. Anyway, do it!

@jeannemulholland3186

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you! Sadly, we have a base, but, don't want to disturb the neighbors in our complex. I really want to play.

@jeannemulholland3186

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrotherApexx You can do it. I played musical instruments from 6 all the way to my early 20's.

@BrotherApexx

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeannemulholland3186 Can't you turn down the volume or hook up a pair of earphones? Just sayin!

@LadyGemini12

3 жыл бұрын

I'm I the same boat as you! Im turning 30 in a couple weeks. A bass will be a present to myself. Cant wait

It’s no longer on Netflix, but look for “The Wrecking Crew”. Carol Kaye, Tommy Tedesco, Leon Russell, Glen Campbell and Dr John, and several other incredibly talented players were session musicians for ton of groups in the ‘60s and ‘70’s.

So inspiring! Started with Scott's 1st Lesson 3days ago and am having so much fun. Even just 3 notes on the same string can be groovy. Thanks to all of you supporting us beginners.

@robertasparrow1948

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a few weeks & I am now doing a 7 songs in 7 weeks challenge. 1st one is a waltz.Those 3 note bass lines will at least carry over for the 1st challenge. Not expecting a #1 hit but am ready to put my first song out there in 6 days! Thanks for the confidence Scott!

Thanks for making this compilation! Seeing other women of color is really encouraging to become a better player.

I always like Janice Marie Johnson ( vocals and Bassist for A Taste of Honey ) for her era worth mentioning

@marieclark7620

3 жыл бұрын

Wow cant believe she didn't make the list at least a number 2

@TheEbencredit19

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@kirklenagh3095

2 жыл бұрын

Glaring omission.

@FUNKINETIK

2 жыл бұрын

My number 1.

@jamiecook5485

2 ай бұрын

AGREED

I've seen Carole Kay play many times at NANN in Anaheim and every time she blew me away. No matter what style. People need to know who she is.

@michaelschleifer3820

4 жыл бұрын

I respect professional musicians

@mikeherriman4600

4 жыл бұрын

Her guitar playing is excellent as well

@bricefleckenstein9666

6 ай бұрын

Anyone that knows of "The Wrecking Crew" knows who Carol Kaye is. I think she was the only female member.

When Prince and or Jeff Beck choose you as their bassist you are at the top of your game. One bassist Scott left out is Lizz ( Double Z ) Chisholm she's phenomenal and helped influence and set the bar for a lot of bassist including Marcus Miller

My brother Tony was a phenomenal guitarist (lead guitar) and could always appreciate others including bass guitarist, he was a real fan of Esperanza Spalding, and treat me and a few family and friends to one of her concerts! It was an unforgettable experience. My brother passed away 4 years ago but I'll always remember that day, RIP Tony, thank you for the music, I miss you 💙

I hope that message to Carol Kaye reaches her, that would be amaziiing!

@Myxolydian2001

4 жыл бұрын

I've sent a link to her......

Carol Kaye was my first Bass teacher. Everything about my playing is built on that foundation....I have to mention Tina Weymouth as someone you didn't mention.

@reggiejones485

4 жыл бұрын

Mine too! kzread.info/dash/bejne/loNltKySfZXWfbA.html

Janice Marie Johnson (A taste of honey) & Kim Clarke (Defunkt) are a must on this list.

@lyndamcardle4123

Жыл бұрын

I've scrolled down to ascertain if JMJ got a mention so well done !

Some incredible players there, it’s always fascinated me that there seem to be more famous female bass players than lead guitarists; could be any number of reasons for that, I’m not gonna guess 🤷🏼‍♂️. How blessed are we all that these ladies have added so much to the amazing depth of bass history. Special shout out to fellow Aussie Tal W, so proud to see her career continue to flourish on the world stage. Also, hardcore music trivia nerd here 🙋🏼‍♂️. So, I saw Meshel live waaaay back in the 90s, the surname is a pseudonym, she herself pronounces it En-dig-ay-oh-chello. It’s not the traditional Swahili pronunciation, but for simplicity it’s what she tends to use to make it easier for everyone. Such a hypnotic performer, one of the great live acts of that time (or any time!) IMO.

For those who didn't notice: Esperanza plays fretless. And sings at the same time.

@mitchie2267

4 жыл бұрын

She’s the best, so creative!

@ALBAHERN

4 жыл бұрын

She plays usually double bass which is fretless

@RtripleA

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I noticed and thought, WOW!

@JasunMunczip

4 жыл бұрын

And a great composer,as well

@sadiqmohamed681

4 жыл бұрын

And at the time of that video recording I think she was only 20. She is a star.

Meshell Ndegeocello I consider her a person who can write arrange play and create a musical situation if a women guy or alien from outer space. Just a gift that we needed in the bass community..

@cynthiagardner7922

2 жыл бұрын

❤

Carol Kaye has to be number one ..the sheer volume of work on across popular music . Gail Ann Dorsey ,so cool and a great singer too

@devinebass

Жыл бұрын

Both 🔥🔥🔥!

Enjoyed this video! I have a younger daughter playing elect bass , upright bass & guitar! I try to keep her motivated seeing these great female & male bassist! Don’t forget ole school bassist. Remember “Taste Of Honey!” “We’re the lady’s of the 80’s” “Don’t stop boogey yugy yugy!” Sukiyaki…. That was a gd female bass player too(80’s).

Glad to see Gail Ann Dorsey on your list Scott. When she did "Under Pressure" with David Bowie in my opinion she not only laid down some exquisite bass, but also her vocals even outdid Freddie Mercury's rendition. David Bowie certainly knew how to pick the right people to put a performance together.

@hansdeboer7891

4 жыл бұрын

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@Shelsight

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100x. To have Bowie and Lenny Kravitz rely on you as their bassist; to also be a respected vocalist (even sharing “Under Pressure” lead vocals); and to be able to (reluctantly) turn down Prince when he asks you to join him..? Jeez, you have to be an epic bassist and musician in every aspect. Plus she sounds the most professional, humble & chilled person in interviews.

@sweetbermudaonions60

4 жыл бұрын

Gail also played with Tears for Fears and Gwen Stefani.

@janpcs

6 ай бұрын

Her vocals on "Under Pressure" were great but she didn't outdo Freddy. Not by a long shot.

The lead singer/bass player for A Taste of Honey should have been on this list. One of the best bass lines in Disco “Boogie Oogie”. Come on man!!!

@thepromiseman7745

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@dacun2734

4 жыл бұрын

Janice Marie Johnson

@gaycha6589

4 жыл бұрын

Not noodly or slappy enough for this lot. But I agree.

@melissapauser8460

4 жыл бұрын

Totally! I just watched “Boogie Oogie Oogie” while i was Dancing with myself! She was Lit!🔥

@budrafael2970

4 жыл бұрын

For the first time heard of Janice Marie Johnson from A Taste of Honey in those comments and had been charmed, listening to it for two days in a row non-stop, really love it, I think it is a time reference. If you are looking for a dance partner do not hesitate !

Meshell Ndegeocello, has been slapping Bass since the 80's. Although, she admit that she doesn't sing and play bass at the same time, still one of the greatest. 😎🎸

What an amazing list. When you said you could not pronounce her name I knew exactly who you meant. Also 4 bass players on your list played with Prince, well that just says everything.

Carol is my hero!!! I’m 60 y/o and so is any woman who chooses a non-traditional “female” career. I’m not a musician but choose in the 80’s to become a Paramedic. I was told, “ you’re a girl” you can’t be a Paramedic🤷🏽‍♀️so I became the best☺️

Two that I would have included: Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads). Great groove and memorable lines. Michael Steele (The Bangles) - very melodic player and integral part of the band's sound.

@kelvinharris7338

3 жыл бұрын

Tom Tom Club-Genius Of Love...iconic bassline!

@bricefleckenstein9666

6 ай бұрын

Michelle was also part of The Runaways - with Joan Jett and Lita Ford (among lesser known artists).

Meshell Ndegeocello’s debut album is a must listen for any bassist. She’s got insane touch and she’s an absolute bass nerd too. She’ll have songs where she’ll play a jazz bass, synth bass, and stingray all on one track depending on the character she wants in a specific section and she sounds crazy doing it! Edit: specifically listen to Call Me, I’m Diggin You, If Thats Your Boyfriend, but everything she makes in general is just insane

Video was legendary enjoyable to watch and to see you play along like every song meant something to you. Awesome video!

Misa in Band-Maid, how fluid she switches from picking to slapbass, Koga in Gacharin Spin... most for her energy on stage and she is an awesome slapbass player as well...

@VladimirChupin

4 жыл бұрын

MISA is also great as a part of a band. She can be highly technical, but she never tries to promote her as something special, she prefers to MAKE MUSIC, which requires to be in accord with all the other band members. The same true for all other BAND-MAID girls. Akane is probably the best drummer in rock right now, but she avoids drum solos as much as she can. Her concept is that the drummer must synchronize with the bass, the guitar, and the vocals. She said in an interview, that she hits her cymbals, minding the vocal accents. I find it truly amazing, I've never heard before that a drummer would take particular care to support the vocalist in such a way. And MISA is also a perfect piece of a puzzle clicking together with the other BAND-MAID members. MISA MISA MISA !!! She's a beauty and the beast at the same time...

@davidornberg

4 жыл бұрын

@@VladimirChupin Have You seen Junna the drummer? She is brutal nature force!

My wife is an accomplished jazz guitarist. She said the hardest part about learning an instrument like guitar or bass was that she was entering a “male space”. So much of the language around music is male-dominated, even if unintentionally most of the time. It’s hard for a woman to walk into a guitar or bass shop filled with men widdling away and comparing specs without feeling like an outsider. I agree with Scott that there need to be more female bass players, but part of that is the community making small steps to make new female players feel welcome. I think it would help a lot if we could all shy away from terms like “bass dudes” and “all those guys in New York”. Good vid, by the way 👍

@sirenofsound

4 жыл бұрын

Hell- even the curves of string instruments are like us- by the very nature of the instrument it deserves to be in our hands.

@dvs6121

4 жыл бұрын

@@sirenofsound If anyone doubts you, tell them to look at the cover art of the Brian Bromberg's album: You Know The Feeling. He's a guy (and an exceptional bass player) but he didn't use a man's body on that album cover....

@dvs6121

4 жыл бұрын

Thirtyminutes - Thank you for sharing your wife's thoughts. We all need to be reminded until we reach parity.

@och70

4 жыл бұрын

"I agree with Scott that there need to be more female bass players, but part of that is the community making small steps to make new female players feel welcome." You know how that happens? 1. Woman buys bass. 2. Woman learns to play bass. 3. Woman works, and works, and works at her craft until she's an undeniably great bass player. There are no shortcuts, doesn't matter if it's a man or a woman.

@iqi616

4 жыл бұрын

@@och70 0.5 Young women taken seriously in music shops. There's still a tendency to talk to the male rather than the female. I sort of understand it when it's the dad because it's likely his wallet but when it's just the boyfriend? I hate it when my wife is shopping for stuff and they keep focusing on me - even female sales clerks do it and it's not like I'm hunky.

Mohini Dey hands down!!!!! My wife and I were stumbling across bass musicians after listening to a very young 11 year EllenPlaysBass. We were super impressed until we got BLOWN AWAY! by a very young Mohini Dey! Yes, there are a great number of fabulous female base players out there, BUT, Mohini Dey is the Michael Jackson, the Michael Jordan of Bass Players. I'd venture to say: Few players I've ever heard can even approach her finger-prowess on the bass strings, male or female. Cherish and chronicle her skills as life is short.....

@devinebass

10 ай бұрын

Awesome dude, she's absolutely killer, no doubt about it!

I knew it was going to be Carol, she’s an old friend of mine and we played together many times. Straightahead jazz thank you for highlighting her!

Shout out to D'arcy Wretzky and Melissa Auf der Maur (both Smashing Pumpkins alumni)

@janaina6216

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Lamond I started playing bass because of them! (and John Paul Jones)

@francoforte-67

4 жыл бұрын

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Tal’s solo on that Beck performance is one of my favorite solos EVER!!! Soo much feel. ES is a bass goddess to tho! Great post, Scott!

@gustavmeyrink_2.0

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody should ever play a bass solo or a drum solo for that matter. Only two exceptions to this rule: The Ox and Keith Moon.

@buckemptier

2 жыл бұрын

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 I hate it when people say that. Check out this video for example, and tell me the guy needs to stop soloing and get behind the guitarist and play some root notes kzread.infopfO4mTd8Nsk?feature=share

@31pas0

2 жыл бұрын

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 nobody should ever write dumb comments, and still here you are.

MISA MISA MISA, barefoot assassin from Band-maid She is a special presence that sets her apart from other bass players. mysterious performance Innovative and soothing melody line, There are so many technical female bass players in the world, but she is one of outstanding talented bass player.

Me'Shell's work is on the archetype level

@guitardude4700

2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be checking her out she sounds awesome

I'm so glad I picked bass as my favorite instrument to play! BTW, I'm a female, but I don't consider myself a "female bass player", I'm simply a bass player. I have a 5-string fretless Pedulla ThunderBass, and it's served me well for over 25 years. I've played other basses and still have a few others, including a cool, vintage Jerry Jones Longhorn 6-string. But the Pedulla is my go-to bass pretty much all the time. I'm not a slap player, but a lot of the women highlighted here are awesome! Carol Kaye and Tal have been favorites for years, of course. Thanks for also introducing me to some I hadn't heard of until seeing this video. Thanks Scott for the years of cool stuff you've taught me.

@TheNinnyfee

3 жыл бұрын

You are right, musicians should not be referred to by gender. But for now men, especially white men, are still controlling many narratives and inspiring female role models still need to be highlighted. They should just be mixed in, but in general they aren't. Look at the most watched channels re e-instruments like guitar or bass, the majority will be male. Even some women amongst each other still think that playing instruments like e-guitar, bass or drums are "unfeminine", unfortunately we still have a long way to go. So I am glad some guys' channels are supporting women until it isn't needed any longer.

@johnnierivera1594

3 жыл бұрын

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@thewizardssleeve119

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TheNinnyfee Quality, not equality. "White men are still controlling etc.." This is racist and ignorant. You obviously get your ideas from toxic areas like critical race theory and/or radical feminism.

@cosmicjazzman4817

3 жыл бұрын

That's right we are all human beings, we're all players. Period. I'm a drummer and one of my favorite players is Terry Lynne Carrington. She's so good for a DRUMMER!😉👍 Keep playing music sister! Sex is not a competition nor is race. We're all musicians.

@mara8456

3 жыл бұрын

@@thewizardssleeve119 And you get your ideas from incels and men's rights groups.

I've only recently been exposed to two Japanese bass players that made my jaw drop. Misa from Band-Maid and F Chopper Koga from Gacharic Spin. Very different styles, but both are incredibly talented. You should check them out.

@karlinhosMG

2 жыл бұрын

MIYA from Zazen Boys (and other bands like 386 or Bleach03) is also a beast. In Bleach03 she's the best bass I've ever heard in a hardcore band

@analourenco5739

Жыл бұрын

@@karlinhosMG I was looking for this comment. she's incredibly underrated and definitely one of my favorite bass players

@williamb4652

5 ай бұрын

Love MISA.

I am blown away by all of this incredible talent! Thank you so much for compiling this list of amazing women.

So many great female bassist. I never heard of most of them, but I’m sure I’ve unknowingly heard them on someone’s cd. Thanks for posting.

Don’t forget Jean Millington of the rock band Fanny 1970 -1975 . She also did sessions with David Bowie , Journey, John Lennon and so on . She was self taught as well as her sister June who played rhythm and lead guitar .

@donesomeage

Жыл бұрын

And she sang both lead and harmony as well. Jean and the whole band are criminally underrated.

Anyone that was good enough to play with Prince ,is a true bass beast

@garnetbezanson1404

4 жыл бұрын

He was a good bassist in his own right

@pietdebeer7972

4 жыл бұрын

@@garnetbezanson1404 I'd go so far as to say as a GREAT bassist. And having seen Rhonda live with him, wow...

@shaulanthony7157

4 жыл бұрын

If you were part of Prince's rhythm section on either bass or guitar you definitely made it.

@blairjones8231

4 жыл бұрын

Prince kept Ida Nielsen on for approx 6 years before he died so have must have had a high regard for her!

@Iofflight78

4 жыл бұрын

Prince's talent was just ridiculously off the charts. He wasn't my favorite artist at all but I have nothing but respect for his ability.

Dude! All these are great and I'm so glad you put Carol Kaye in at the end.

Hi this is Xavienne. Thank you for introducing me to these beautiful women bass players. I am a novice. I had no idea about any of them. I loved them. Wow this made my day. Scott I'm subscribing to your channel just to find new adventures in music. What a blessing.

@devinebass

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Xavienne! Thanks for checkin out the video 🧡🧡🧡

Yaaas Esperanza. Say it louder for the people in the back & Meshell for staying in the race. Real artists at it's finest. Longevity Legendary

My daughter is an awesome gigging bassist I’m one proud dad

@weschilton

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Oh I needed this video so badly-a wealth of bassists to look up to! Thank you for this. I’m a beginner who only initially knew Esperanza Spalding, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Rhonda Smith off this list… These women are absolutely going to be a driving motivator as I practice-particularly Meshell Ndegeocello. Fantastic.

I had an email exchange with Carole Kaye back in 2011, I was doing some work with Alembic to try and track down the fate of a seven string bass they built for her back in the late 70s. She had no idea what happened to it unfortunately, but it was still a thrill for me to be emailing back and forth with such a legend.

@jospinvanraat8730

3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous

Funny, I played upright bass from elementary thru early college, then I switched to cello. Now I’m an old retired person and I’m missing my bass!!omg these young women are phenomenal 😎

@susanhagenbass

2 жыл бұрын

Never too late to pick up the bass again!!!

@peterkranz9609

2 жыл бұрын

Just do it! Retired doesnt mean a shit

@mjeffn2

Жыл бұрын

But, but, but, I LUUUVV the cello.

Thanks. I loved this wonderful video, Scott. More, please.

I was introduced to Me'shell Ndegeocello when she an Mellencamp covered Van Morrisen's "Wild Night", what a voice and bass talent!

@devinebass

Жыл бұрын

She's incredible! 🔥🔥

If I have the story correct, Carol Kaye came up with the iconic bass line in "The Beat Goes On" by Sonny & Cher when she was a session player in the studio where it was recorded. They didn't have it written so they told Carol to "just play something" - Also love Nik West and Tal Wilkenfeld. You gotta have mad chops to hop on stage with the likes of Prince and Jeff Beck. Great video Scott - made my night.

@bricefleckenstein9666

6 ай бұрын

The only bass player that played on more hits than Carol was Leland Sklar. And she could argue the point.

It is great you named Carol Kaye! I live in Denmark and there have been some great women bass players here since at least 36 years ago when i first moved here from the states, so Ida Nielsen has had inspiration from here, a very small but culturally rich country. i was so grooved that she came from here and made it on an international level.

Me'Shell Ndegeocello played on John Mellencamp's cover of Van Morrison's 'Wild Night' in 1994. This was outstanding and is when I became aware of her. It was played a lot on Virign Radio in the UK back when I was using a walkman in a factory lol. Ida Nielson..Outstanding. 10 Great inspirational players there. Thanks.

Carol Kaye played the Bass on I Am a Rock by Simon and Garfunkel. No one wrote the line for her. Her performance brings ALL the energy to the song.

Meshell's name is pronounced IN-duh-GAY-oh-CHELL-o. Also I'm finally getting serious about bass after owning one for a few years. I'm in my early 20s but I'm sure I can be great just like these lovely ladies! We need more ladies on the bass for sure and I'm getting better everyday to make the list!

Right on point and yes Carol is on of the most notorious bass players of all time she was part the wrecking crew for so many years . Please do something with her we need to see more of Carol !

Excellent choices all. Thanks for putting Mohini Dey on this list (and of course the brilliant but unsung Carole Kaye). Extra points for those do the vocals as well - such an incredibly difficult thing do.

Glad to see you have Ms. West and Ms. Spaulding on your list. Both of these ladies are ridiculously underrated!!! If y'all get a chance to see them, GO!!

I can remember Meshell Ndegeocello playing on a track with John Cougar Mellancamp called Wild Night.

@stephendouglas6106

3 жыл бұрын

Totally and always hated this version compared to the Original.

Yet to see a comment about Mohini Dey; but so glad Scott has noticed her. She's from my city and just three years older and has managed to tour with Guthrie and Steve Vai. Insane talent.

@carbonc6065

4 жыл бұрын

She's fantastic!

@shaulanthony7157

4 жыл бұрын

First time I saw her was in the Day by Dey video...'bout lost my mind!

@nicolasstrawberry4148

4 жыл бұрын

She is a beast! She and her family are soo talented, her sister rips the guitar too.

@shaulanthony7157

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasstrawberry4148 Absolutely!

@emiliososa1936

4 жыл бұрын

I commented! Ckeck it! Hands down at the top!

Good choices Scott. Glad to see Mohini on your list - I'll be at her live album release party in L. A. next month to see her perform. Also glad to see an honorable mention for Kinga Glyck at the end - she's great. Surprised none of the female bass players from Japan made your list, there are a ton of good ones! Misa from Band-Maid (I've seen her/them several times), Juna Serita (aka The Princess of Funk), Fami from Lovebites, F Chopper Koga from Gacharic Spin, Mina from Girlfriend, Aina from Silent Siren, and Kiyoshi to name a few - they are all worth checking out on YT. Japan has an amazing music scene, and it's mostly female players. I was in Japan last month to see Bridear and Band-Maid (both all-female bands), and I'll be back in Japan in May to see Band-Maid again. Let me know what you think if you check out any of the female Japanese bass players I mentioned, or if you want recco's for any particular song to check out...

I loved the video so much thanks for this!!!

Hey Scott! Wonderful selection. Love all of them, the ones I already knew and the ones I discovered thanks to you. Missed Tracy Wormworth though. Amazing bassit for The B52's, Sting. Cyndi Lauper, etc. Another great video, as always.

THANK YOU for mentioning CAROLE KAYE, the initial female ground breaker of bass playing!

Great list. Also, would love to add Alana Rocklin to my personal favs!

Esperanza's the Gold Standard! Don't forget her singing!

I saw Bowie with Gail Ann Dorsey and he was always so supportive and never thought he was the star and she was supporting him. He knew he was in the presence of greatness! Mind you, his whole band was top-of-their-game players (this was early 2000s). Under Pressure brings goosebumps like no other song.

I'm sorry, Esperanza Spalding does simultaneously what's considered impossible, singing melodies as intricate as hers while playing at that lever on a FRETLESS, with perfect intonation/timing, what she does is on another level.

@monkeymindmatters

3 жыл бұрын

She's AMAZING, but maybe not "rock"...

@kensroswell

3 жыл бұрын

@@monkeymindmatters I'll tell you, have a listen to her Emily's D+Evolution cd.. she may not always BE rock, but she certainly can rock with the best of them.

@monkeymindmatters

3 жыл бұрын

@@kensroswell I know the CD well. I totally agree that she is incredible, no doubt.

@blkmusikween1

Жыл бұрын

And she can play like that on an acoustic Bass and sing as well... not the stick Bass upright, but the real deal full fledged orchestral Bass

@Ian-bq7gp

11 ай бұрын

Playing a fretless bass must take some mastering. Its similar to double bass, cello, or fretless stringed instrument in that respect but double bass i believe is plucked not played with a bow?

Inspirational! Thankyou for creating this video.

First of all I want to say that I love your channel. You are amazing on bass and you incredible depth of knowledge. I met Carol at a NAMM show some years back. I took my then teenage daughter with me. I started teaching her bass when we were living in Italy, using Carol's books. Carol came up to my daughter and asked if she played, and if so, which instrument. My daughter answered that she did play, and that she played bass. She emailed both of us and stayed in touch for years. She is an adorable soul and a true legend. She's gotten older now and I haven't heard from her for some time. My house burned down in 2017 and I lost my computer with her email. I'm sure if you emailed her, she'd answer. I think her email is on her website.

I’m dying to learn bass! Slap bass! During quarantine, I started learning electric guitar & had to pause due to a shoulder injury. So, swapped and learned ukulele. I’m going back to e guitar now, until I can get a bass. Oh, yeah...I’m 47, and it’s NEVER TOO LATE! So pumped!

@henryfreeman7748

3 жыл бұрын

@IyaEarthseeds got you'll geriatrics beat banging and bumpin at 63 gotta make it funky every day

Great job!!! You did right by Carol Kaye!!!! She is a classic and do not get nearly the RESPECT she has EARNED! I love this video shout out! Fantasy job. Bye; I bought my fist bass a few weeks ago .... Ibanez Mikro . I will be wresting out repeat watching this video! INSPIRATION.

Great video! Thank you for introducing me to Rhonda Smith. I'm a big fan of Simon Gallup and his style, so it is wonderful to see another bass being played high up on the neck and melody.

@devinebass

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it Kai!

Couple of my favourites are Janice Marie Johnson (A taste of honey) Tina Weymouth (Talking heads; Tom Tom club…) and one I’ve recently found from Japan, Juna Serita who plays with Tokyo groove

@Barrustio46

4 ай бұрын

Juna is awesome and can hang in the pocket

Tal is just incredible. Such crazy immense musicality and fluency on her instrument. And so much soul.

Janice Marie Johnson - Taste Of Honey: "Boogie Oogie Oogie". When That Song Came Out, I Was In Jr. High School And All The Bass Players HAD To Play That Song Or Else BE SHUNNED!!!!! 🧐

Nice job remembering to give the great Carol Kaye her rightful position, Scott! She created amazing parts, her tone was awesome, and her reading was phenomenal. She often had to read a chart and play it perfectly on the spot. Meshell, Esperanza and Tal are very musical and emotional, and their grooves are thus very infectious and fun to listen to… Not too fond of players who play with the “watch-how-fast-and-how-many-notes-I-can-play approach. Right now I think maybe Vincen García would be the male bass player who most embodies that “style.” As a drummer, I’ve always been most inspired by the jazz greats and then by people like Steve Gadd, for whom it’s always been about, not chops but, emotion, feel and “fitting” the song; and David Garibaldi, who never plays solos but “percolates” very creatively in support of TOP’s layered, funky songs. I guess I feel the same way about these “chops-groove” bass players… I’m more interested in the song as a whole, although I know that young players are often most impressed by, and focused on, speed.

Hi I've just started learning the bass ... a little late in life i will be the big 50 next year!! loved the video...very inspiring !

@devinebass

Жыл бұрын

Yes Andrea! Good luck on your journey & enjoy the ride! 🏎⚡️

Meshell N-da-ge Ochello. Her first album "Plantation Lullabies" is a masterpiece . The bass playing on that album is as funky as one can get and second to none .

@thepromiseman7745

4 жыл бұрын

Outside your door I'm digging you like an old soul record Dred loc Call me Two lonely hearts on the subway Are my favorite tracks off the album

@gregoryarrington5899

3 жыл бұрын

Now we are talkin the cello is one of the coldest lady bass players out there because she has technique and original style she creates her own bass lines I don't see her copying anybody else like these other ladies OG Arrington back to the study with respect