Do you live in that empty white void?

@Big_Old_Bondy

4 жыл бұрын

It's like that scene off The Matrix. 'You think that's a bass your playing?.... Hmmm.'

@Terrezio

4 жыл бұрын

He’s in heaven that’s what it is

@richardmilligan1410

4 жыл бұрын

@@Big_Old_Bondy lol!!

@lightningslim

4 жыл бұрын

He knows kung-fu! 😉

@Ronno4691

4 жыл бұрын

It's rent-free, time doesn't exist in it, there's no neighbours to complain about high volumes and you can walk, run, cycle or drive forever in any direction (THX1138)...

I'm looking to start playing bass, 5 string in particular because of the versatility. I've watched many tutorials on common beginner mistakes and such. Your video has been the most helpful so far. I'm thankful for the time you took to make this video. Please dont remove it because of its age as it is still helpful to those of us trying to understand the instrument before we just jump in. Again, thank you very much

@Harley_Gazzard

3 жыл бұрын

8 skipped to 6 It doesnt take long to get used to it

@codycoyote7046

Жыл бұрын

The biggest beginner mistake is starting with a five string.

I fricken LOVE the sound of a low B.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the 5 String Bass eliminates the need to use that pesky low C extension on a 4 String cause now Low C is on the 1'st Fret of the B String. The Electric Bass is great for Upright Bass players, it's much easier to carry than a Double Bass. The Frets also make it easier to play more in tune.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

It's exactally a semitone Below Low C on a Double Bass tuned in Fifths.

As a bass lover and beginner, I just want to say thank you for this advice.

I'm so glad you talked about the B string being a fantastic thumbrest and using the low lows sparingly. Playing chord inversions on the low B is a great way to spice up the groove, for instance.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

Can't you use a Pick to play the 5 String Bass?

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@Shallex I think it'll help because the Strings are closer together.

@travisguide4516

3 жыл бұрын

great points thanks for commenting

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisguide4516 I found out right away that the Low B String might allow you to play the lower notes higher up the neck if you find your arm hurts.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

The Low B String also allows you to move your lowest notes higher up the neck if your arm hurts in the lowest position. It's the same for a 5 String Double Bass if you're in an Unplugged setting.

Thank you for creating this video! After decades of playing 4-strings professionally, I decided to make the move to 5-string and wow! was I shocked by how difficult it is to keep all of the unplayed strings muted. Makes me feel like a novice again. I’m glad you shared the floating thumb technique. It’s a game-changer!

About 6 months ago I started playing 6-string bass after 20 years as a guitarist, and my bass`s low B and high C were confusing me at the beginning - like you mentioned with 4-sting bassists confusing the 5`s low B for the 4`s low E. My brain kept telling me that my 6-string bass`s low B was the E string of my guitar. I bought some DR Strings `Black Beauty` low-B (and high-C) strings, and it really helped: my brain started to see the orignial silver E-A-D-G strings as the familiar intervals, with the black high C and low B standing out, to remind my brain to adjust accordingly. I`ve since purchased the remaining 4 Black Beauties because after a few months I had the intervals down, no problem.

@kdt85

7 жыл бұрын

dopamining good tip

@tituslivius2084

7 жыл бұрын

dopamining I

@nonperson9825

6 жыл бұрын

so what do you call this tuning? k i start like EADGB then i drop D that and lower trhe rest so thats D tuning? ok so drop D that again and tune everything to the dropped string then drop D that...what tuning am i playing in??

@hadifelani

5 жыл бұрын

Does not Exist basically you are using the standard E tuning of the guitar version (EADGBE) where the 2nd string (B) has an interval of 3rd note from its lower note string (G) instead of 4th like the rest of the string. while basses have all fourth interval in their standard tuning (BEADGC or EADGCF on six string bass). you can notice the difference when you tried to play barred chord on a standard E tuning of a 7 strings guitar (BEADGBE) in the 7th string, as there will be a note that feels like its going out of tune (the 2nd string / G string). Though it actually doesn't. The way to overcome this issue is detune the G string half a step to Gb or F# then you have a standard B tuning of a guitar with an extra high E to harmonize things.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

dopamning There are 7 String Basses which add on a High F and to avoid confusion the D String is in the Middle so it's a root position string.

I also have a 10 String Electric Bass which is basically a 5 String Bass with all the Strings doubled up with an Octave Higher String, it gives the Main Strings more clarity.

@galantreentrant

Жыл бұрын

What bass do you have?

@RockStarOscarStern634

Жыл бұрын

@@galantreentrant It's a Jackson Copy made by CF Martin when one of their members was going through Transgender SRS Surgery.

Might consider naming this video as: Transitioning from a 4-string to 5-string bass.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

The fun thing about a 5 String Bass is that it eliminates the need to use that extension when playing lower.

@Chelsea-ez4or

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 5 string bass and I wanted to teach myself. This video confused me

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chelsea-ez4or Why not use a Pick? It'll help strike the strings.

@adwagenbunda8116

3 жыл бұрын

I would say it worth it as some one who had a 4 string and got 5 string to cristmas I would say it worth it

@neilpatrickhairless

4 ай бұрын

I think that would probably be more difficult. I started out on a 4 string but didn't play bass for quite a while. Got gifted a 5 string and it was easy for me to adjust I think because I didn't have the 4 string setup drilled into memory as much

Perfect. I couldn't have explained things better "At first ignore the added string and use it as a thumb rest", is exactly what I did at first.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

I think using a Pick might help since the strings are closer together.

This was way more helpful than I thought it would be. I self taught myself 4 string by playing songs with tab and then learning my notes from there. I was struggling with that B string by trying to relearn that way and it wasn’t working. This definitely helped, especially with the muting.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

Farah Hawk I find it's easier to use a Pick.

HUGE help on the floating thumb technique. Thank you.

This is good stuff mate! Just got my first 5-er. Also, I love how you keep the amped bass low enough to hear the unamped instrument.

Awesome timing for me too, 5'er comes on Wednesday, thanks a bunch Mark!!!

I bought a 5 string simply because it was the best feeling bass in the shop, Most songs I know only use the bottom 4 so with my band I just got fancy with the versatility of being able to play lines that would usually be higher down the neck but now an octave lower it's great, also you can have fun with dynamics playing certain notes high in a chord progression then going to the b string in between to just completely switch the feel up

Absolutely an excellent lesson on 5 string bass!

Thank you so much for your comprehensive educational video on the 5 Stringed Bass, very helpful, very kind of you, good job and keep it up, cheers

Thanks alot Mark! Just got my 5-string yesterday. Enjoyed Your Valuable Knowledge. Peace

Always coming through with the knowledge, even 4 years in the past!

Yay such a good intro to the 5 string bass! More of these 5 string lessons plz!

this guy is helpin my bass goals like no one else did before....cheers

What a great video this was. Very directly informative

Thanks Mark....found that really helpful as I've just moved from 4 to 5 (again). The "Floating Thumb technique" is where I've been struggling...

I got a good 5 string bass about six months ago second hand which had the G string removed and then tuned as a 4 string bass (E,A,D,G) and it looked as if the neck was bent. I took the old strings off it and let the neck relax for a few months, put new strings on and now I've a good cheap bass to learn to play on, so your tutorial is a great boon to me as all I've got is some books on playing four string bass

Thank you so much for making this video it was so helpful!

another awesome lesson from the best bass inst. on the net!!

I really like how you explain things.

just in time, mine arrived yesterday! you do good work our kid!!!!!

Thank you friend, very useful video. It's done in a clean and direct style, I like it.

The Low B String on a 5 String Bass (7 String Guitar too) makes it way easier to play what's written on the page because alot of the Music is going to be transposed to fit the ranges of other instruments & singers.

great Video. I also feel a bit awkward with the floating thumb technique alone and use it in combination with anchoring thumb when playing b,e and a string

Good info. Very descriptive.

Great advice!

Thanks..great help!

Great lesson! 👍

Very good video.Well narrated.

Great video. Thanks a lot.

Great video. Thank you. Thinking of buying a 5.

I've been playing 5 string bass for quite some time, and I still haven't mastered muting all the unnecessary sounds from other strings. I thought it was only me, but since you've said it, it seems to be a common problem with 5 string basses. Never heard of this thumb muting technique, gonna try it, thanks A LOT!

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

I think using a Pick might help.

I never played the bass guitar but because I wish build my small home studio I would like to buy one. Of course 5 string. Currently I am using my guitar multi-effect Boss ME-25 in octaver mode to play bass in my creations and also EZ Mix from Toontrack to make it more deep or characteristic as bass guitar sound. Thank you very much for explanation that lowest string goes down of classic guitar. I thought that it is extra higher string so ending by low E. Now I know how to tune it when it will come to home. Thank you also for thumb tip, it is of course usual and helpful thing. Simply I thank you for your video, I learned minimum 2 things about 5 strings bass ;) Have a good rest of the day ;)

Very good video Mark , Thanks

Great teaching video

Just bought an Ibanez Mikro 5-string, I'm primarily a guitarist but I'm excited to see where the world of bass takes me

Just now coming across this video, but it was still very helpful. I played for a handful of years, mostly 4 string, but all with zero lessons or training. Glad to see you teaching a couple of the nuances I picked up over time, as well. I never bothered bringing my thumb to the D string either, b/c of the natural muting after plucking the G, so that's cool to see that being reinforced. I'm relearning via my 5 string at the moment, so much of this was helpful, for sure. Cheers!

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

Why not use a Pick?

Thank you very much

Great Video!

beautiful bass

This guy is a beast. Preciate ya!

This guy is a terrific speaker

Great video honestly...

I've had a Squier Jazz 5 for just under two years, now my favourite bass, they are a tad heavy at the head stock, might tend to dip a little, but overall money for value the best bass about.

@aldistoteles2919

5 жыл бұрын

Same! I have the Affinity Series Squier Jazz Bass V.

Thanks!

Thanks for the video Mark. You have helped me realize some good points of getting good sound out of a 5 string. This video especially has pushed me more toward the 5 sting as a good bass instrument. Are the set up requirements on this bass much different than the 4 string version? I set up all of my equipment and have heard on some youtube videos and comments that set up is a little different.

@lkingBassVideo @UCDfStxwji-22A_bvY280UIg Switching from 4 to 5 String Bass for beginners & intermediate level Bassists is easy cause the Low B string allows your little ones to play even lower than they've played before. An Electric Bass Guitar is easier to play than an Acoustic Bass Guitar due to it's super low action & yes you can use a pick. My 5 String Bass is tuned like a regular 4 String Bass with the addition of a Low B String which is a whole step higher than the lowest note on the Piano. Fun fact 5 String Basses weren't just used in rock music, they've also used them in classical music cause lots of orchestral Double Bass parts go down to a Low C. In order to be able to play all the way down to Low C on a Double Bass, all we need is a 5 String Double Bass tuned B0, E1, A1, D2, G2.

Just watched the video and was wondering if there will be more 5-string bass lessons coming?

You are the best bass teacher I have ever seen. I am getting back into playing bass. I always wanted to play a 5 or 6 string. Thank you

nice, I couldn't believe how much versatile they are. playing the low e on the b string sound nice and fat and consistent 👍

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

The other great thing about a 5 String Bass is that it Bypasses the need to re-string your 4 String Bass with really thick strings if you wanna play songs by Bands that tune down a Fourth to B Standard.

Very helpful ! Thanks :-)

I received my Yamaha TRBX305 5 String today and it's going to take time to adjust since all I've ever played was a 4 string but I'm already loving this bass.... Keep on rocking!!

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

Jason Stone, the easiest way would be using a Pick cause as the string spacing gets smaller, using a pick will make it easier to get around it.

@jasonstone3231

3 жыл бұрын

@@RockStarOscarStern634 thank you for the advice. I'm going to try that. Rock on 🤘🏻 🤘🏻

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonstone3231 Using a Pick is rather easy

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonstone3231 My name is Oscar Stern BTW, & the fun thing about the 5 String Bass is that it eliminates the need to use an extension when playing lower notes especially if you have a Double Bass.

@jasonstone3231

3 жыл бұрын

@@RockStarOscarStern634 I absolutely love playing the 5 string. That low B is just an incredible sound. 🍻 🍻 🍻 🍻

Hi Mark, did you ever do your review of the VM 5? Still planning on doing one? Thanks, love the videos!

Great video i would like to know if the same technic exists for slapping while we are slapping on the E string to mute on the B string ( with the palm of the hand ) Thank’s

Excellent beginners tutorial, and love that 'floating thumb' idea. Debating between a Fender 4-string P-bass, or a 5-string Jazz. I'm interested in Blues, Funk, Jazz, and R&B. * subscribed *

@p90Killah

6 жыл бұрын

Its been 8 months, what did you get? :)

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@p90Killah The neat thing about a 5 String Bass is that it eliminates the need to use that extension especially if you play Double Bass.

joomping (jumping), roofly (roughly), moosle (muscle). such an interesting accent for non-native audience. Scott (from Scott' bass lessons) has the same accent too.

@talkingbasslessons

6 жыл бұрын

NoChrReq Scott and I are from the same place. Leeds in UK

@ericwilson8848

2 жыл бұрын

This guy is easier than Scott tho

Fieldy first influenced me in getting a 5 String then John Myung got me interested in a six string.🤘

merci beaucoup

Nice video. I'm a guitar player learning bass on a 5 string. The left hand stuff isn't so different, but finger style with the right hand is tricky. Right hand muting is different too. (unless you use a pick)

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

Using a Pick will help since the strings are closer together

The Floating Thumb is much more relaxed, another way to get used to extended range Bass Guitars that have 5 or more strings would be to use a Pick and using your Palm to mute unused Strings.

I just bought that same bass but black. It is brand new, I got it off ebay and won it for $200 free shipping. They said it had a bad truss rod. All it actually needed was the neck shimmed and now it plays like a Fender JB. I ordered a Hipshot kickass bridge for $100 and a set of brand new Bartolini classic jazz pickups for $120. So, for just over $500 I will have one more badass bass. Thanks for the vid.

I recently bought a five string and had no problem at all changing from four to five and funny enough it's exactly the same bass as that one. A floating thumb is all very well playing up and down scails but most bass lines ential skipping stings very frequently

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

It's easier to play with a Pick

Playing a 5 string bass guitar is really awesome

I’m shopping for my first bass. And I have absolutely NO experience with guitars. I know the general consensus is to start on a 4 string but I have an opportunity to get a 5 string cheaper than a 4 string of the same brand (sterling by musician). So my question is, is it a good idea to go ahead and get the 5 string as a complete novice?

@arvindramesh1830

4 жыл бұрын

If you're willing to invest the extra time to learn the 5th string (which isn't a lot), by all means go ahead.

@aarondavis4341

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go for the 5 then all your base memory will be for 5 string making 4 a piece o cake,and if you decide to move to a 6 in a few years ,you'll really only have to add the 6 string knowledge since you already know the first 5 strings

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@aarondavis4341 This video is the Bass-ics for a 5 String Bass. The Low B String on a 5 String Bass eliminates the need to use an extension when playing lower notes.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@aarondavis4341 They're all tuned in Fourths (the 7 String Bass adds on one more strings High F etc). With more and more strings & a tighter spacing, experiment with using a Pick because it's easier to strike the strings this way.

Thanks

I tune my 5 String Bass down a half step to Eb Standard with a Low Bb on the bottom (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb) because it makes the higher notes less of a strain on my Voice.

Hello. A very useful video. Is it a good idea to start with 5 string bass or is it better to start learning from 4?

The 5 String Bass neck is only a little bit larger than a 4 String Bass Neck & the string spacing is also smaller so that way it sits more natrually in your hands.

I play on 5 ... since 1988. Not want to go back on 4! 😉 Good expainations, Mark 👍

I made a jump from 4 to 7 string bass.I have gotten used to how my E string feels on my 4 string so i don't confuse it with the low B on the 7.I play bass in my schools Jazz-Band.I easily got used to the low B but haven't with the C and F.Sometimes i find myself looking for patterns in the middle of songs.With the 4 string i move across the fret board.With the seven i stay on 1 position but have a little harder time finding notes in 1st position over top C.Should i stay in 1 position and play or should i move positions sometimes?I also have long fingers and have gotten used to it.

Am a beginner,You're going too fast! 😂

@aarondavis4341

4 жыл бұрын

You can slow the video down

@TC-de9kn

3 жыл бұрын

Does your pause button not apply mate.

@OlavSchneider

3 жыл бұрын

I actually enjoy the fast pace of his lessons and the to the point instructions. I sometimes slow the video clip to half the speed if need be.

@LerockJohn

3 жыл бұрын

pause. replay.... he is actually pretty good!

Whoa slowdown boy! I decided to start and learn playing bass on a 5 string bass. Should I just learn basics on the 4 string bass ? Bought myself a Yamaha bb235. She is sweet!

4:16 Why he started on a 5 String Bass cause the music was written for a Bass with a Low B String and some of the Music was transposed to fit the range of other instruments or vocalists.

Cool

Thanks mahk

I have an LTD ESP Predator 5-string, and I can say that it was a good investment at least for me. See, I play standard 6-string and 7-string guitars, so tight-ish spacing is something I’m already used to. The passed few years I had started going back to the first instrument I had ever played, the bass guitar. Only, the spacing was fucking with my head. lol And granted, bass guitar functions quite different from other guitars. Yet, it was killing my hand-to-eye coordinations and messing with my wrist. Getting a five-string is something that makes this dual nature of playing easier. However, my bud John Griffin has played nothing but standard 4-string bass guitars. And when he tried mine, it threw him off. He admitted that it was a little difficult for him to adjust? So everyone with different skills and styles varies for these creatures of instruments.

The general consensus is that the low B is nice to have, but not crucial unless 1) you are hired for a theater gig that has a written part for a low B string b) doing cover stuff (in the original key) in which the original bass line falls below E. In terns of doing those types of gigs, can one get by with a 5 string fretless with a low B (played in tune, of course)?

Thanks a lot Mark. How to mute the B string when playing slapping? I found that in 4 string when I slap on A or D string it is relatively easier to mute the E string with my fretting hand. However on a 5 string when I slap the A or D string I just can't naturally stop the B string from ringing.

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's easier to play using a Pick.

Hey Mark and to anyone that knows the answer to this question. How do you get the EADGC tuning? Do you tune the low B to an E? Or do you have to get the instrument set up?

Hey Mark, thanks for the video, it is great as usual. I just bought my first 5 string and re-learning everything with low B as thumbrest. The main reason I went to 5 string is that I play covers of the songs with a different tunings. mostly heavy stuff, with D standard, E std, Drop C, Drop C# and I’m tired of learning the notes on the fretboard with all different tunings over and over again. I thought maybe with 5 strings I don’t do this madness and just transpose all songs into B std. Do you have any videos describing pros and cons of non standard tunings vs maybe using an extended range on the bass (5-6 vs 4)?

@derrickb.7943

4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say this is the same reason I went for my 5 string, playing drop c and c# tired of switching tunings all the time. The pros, including being able to transpose everything to B, is actually the added thickness on that ~130 gauge is better than dropping a 100 Also the main con is usually in heavy music, it's common to "bounce off the open string" when they play their riffs, like BYOB is a good example, to keep in original key is almost impossible without an open c# string But overall I am happier with a 5

@RockStarOscarStern634

3 жыл бұрын

@@derrickb.7943 For BYOB I would put a capo on the 2nd fret.

I have a 5 String Bass is a Squire Affinity JBass V.

what is that headstock tuner placement called?

I'm about to buy that bass it's nice

Much appreciated. I recently made the switch and have no regrets. Quite the opposite, actually.

Can’t beat that low D boom!

I made the jump from 4 to 6:P

@Vectif

6 жыл бұрын

Same! Got an Ibanez GSR256 about a year ago now!

@chilishamrock4758

6 жыл бұрын

savage

@jasonmartinez7667

6 жыл бұрын

I made a jump from 4 to 7

@offensive_name6123

5 жыл бұрын

I made the jump 4 to 20

@justiceschmidt2594

5 жыл бұрын

I went from 4 to 24 xd

Great review mate, I've been a stubborn 4 string player since I bought my first bass in 1981 but I must admit there have been times when I've needed to go lower but have compensated by jumping the whole scale up higher, ( way too high ) if I'm honest, I do think it's about time to stop being such a chicken & take the plunge. You have just given me a much needed push to do just that,

Im here after playing a 4 string for 14 years. Picking my 4 string is like coming home. Picking up a 5 string is like learning it all from the start. Never thought I'd be so frustrated again. Thanks for the video

Is this the simulation Neo used to learn bass playing.

i use my ring and pinky fingers to mute the strings as i play downwards. i use a 5 string bass and i´ve had no issues playing this way so far. The thing is, i dont know if my way of playing is just plain wrong and i should is my thumb or if there is someone here who plays that way too.

TalkingBass - Online Bass Lessons The easiest way to get used to playing a Bass with 5 (or more) Strings would be playing with a Pick, cause a Pick makes it easier to get around the narrow spacing.

We have the same bass. I just got it today

@hollie7643

4 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@camelusdromedarius3789

4 жыл бұрын

Here’s another (y)

@GengarOP

4 жыл бұрын

Just got the vintage vibe 70s version today, the picture didn’t have a damn 5th string so here I am, trying to figure out how to use that extra string

@camelusdromedarius3789

4 жыл бұрын

@@GengarOP If nothing else, I'd say just use it as a thumb rest for the time being and then incorporate it at your own pace.

What about short fingers? The c shape of a 4 it's ok and the 5 strings?