7 Steps To Writing GREAT Basslines

Hey everyone and welcome to my new bass teaching channel! I'm starting you off with a video that I uploaded to Patreon a couple of weeks ago. If you want weekly lessons and immediate access to over 25 tutorial and practice videos, join BassCamp, the ultimate online bass academy here: / charlesberthoud
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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud9 ай бұрын

    Wow!! This has to be the best bass tutorial I've ever seen! Subbed!

  • @BassCampOfficial

    @BassCampOfficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Charles! Great to see you here!

  • @richardbennett1492

    @richardbennett1492

    9 ай бұрын

    It really is isn’t it

  • @joopnotyop

    @joopnotyop

    9 ай бұрын

    LETS GOOO

  • @nokia-gm8gv

    @nokia-gm8gv

    9 ай бұрын

    yo wasnt waiting for you here

  • @pfinki523

    @pfinki523

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi I just subscribed to your channel

  • @KrazyCouch2
    @KrazyCouch29 ай бұрын

    Damn what a crazy underrated channel! This guy deserves at least 1.62 million subscribers!!

  • @thatguy6468

    @thatguy6468

    9 ай бұрын

    Ik right 😂😂😂

  • @MythixMusic1

    @MythixMusic1

    9 ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @kentlofgren

    @kentlofgren

    9 ай бұрын

    You're onto something there my friend ;-)

  • @rynoclashgaming186

    @rynoclashgaming186

    9 ай бұрын

    Davie504 watch out charles in coming for your subs

  • @nyobunknown6983

    @nyobunknown6983

    8 ай бұрын

    He has a lot more subscribers on his main channel.

  • @RamsonMusic_
    @RamsonMusic_9 ай бұрын

    This channel is so underrated. You deserve a million subscribers!!!

  • @BassCampOfficial

    @BassCampOfficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha thank you 😊

  • @inquisitiveterrestrian

    @inquisitiveterrestrian

    9 ай бұрын

    @@BassCampOfficial More than a million... maybe some crazy number like, I don't know, 1.62 million

  • @Nathan_North
    @Nathan_North9 ай бұрын

    A second channel was a brilliant idea and I'm greatly looking forward to seeing more videos here! Thank you Charles!

  • @hugheytheboi
    @hugheytheboi9 ай бұрын

    What a time to be alive

  • @Matthew_Klepadlo
    @Matthew_Klepadlo9 ай бұрын

    Wow! This dude is one of the most bass players of all times! I mean, one of the most!!!

  • @JasonLuther1
    @JasonLuther19 ай бұрын

    This guy is going to be recognized!

  • @dariusbass
    @dariusbass9 ай бұрын

    when he said there is a fill at the end of the phrase i don’t know why i’ve expected a 100 notes tapping fill :)))

  • @raulgupta3418
    @raulgupta34189 ай бұрын

    That Davie don't even n share his bass knowledge with us... Thanks for opening this channel.

  • @tnasir2003
    @tnasir20039 ай бұрын

    Great lesson! If some constructive criticism is fine then I think it would be nice to add the chords in the backing track along with the drums to put the bassline into harmonic context for newer players. Also if you choose to incorporate said backing tracks into future videos then choosing to share them to KZread viewers would provide us something more to practice with to come up with our own basslines! Excited to see where the channel will go :)

  • @DominusFeles
    @DominusFeles9 ай бұрын

    This video could happily be followed up by both theory on a lower level (what the bass is a 5:th?) and higher level (how to Charles), and I for one would watch them instantly!

  • @Roberto-nn6kb

    @Roberto-nn6kb

    9 ай бұрын

    5 th is fifth interval, seven semitones (frets) between the notes For example fifth of e chord will be b, for d chord will be a , etc.

  • @DominusFeles

    @DominusFeles

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Roberto-nn6kb It was an example of what a more beginner focused video could include, not a question 😊

  • @robinwells5343
    @robinwells53439 ай бұрын

    Don't even play bass anymore but Charles is the GOAT and deserves the subs on this channel too!! Real talent should get paid better

  • @adrianrock4610
    @adrianrock46109 ай бұрын

    It is great to see one of the best bass players in the entire world sharing how to make magic from beggining. This channel is going to be a real succes im sure and most important its going to chage lives.

  • @cagefightfluffybunny
    @cagefightfluffybunny9 ай бұрын

    i cant wait to put these tips into practice! Berthoud ol' chap, your a diamond. i've made notes an found a list of common chord progressions to work with. time to rock some socks!

  • @BreslovMan
    @BreslovMan9 ай бұрын

    Happy to be here from the first video. I'm waiting to find out how you do that double slappy thing.

  • @TheGeoffable
    @TheGeoffable9 ай бұрын

    Hello new channel! Great idea, doesn't dilute your existing channel, makes it easier for actual bass newbs like me to find the more technical stuff 👍🤘

  • @ccaa7674
    @ccaa76749 ай бұрын

    That white bass on the wall is my fav out of all of em there

  • @nilssonschmillson5395
    @nilssonschmillson53959 ай бұрын

    Lessons from the Master! Composition is the most interesting aspect of music imo.

  • @imguy581
    @imguy5819 ай бұрын

    dude a tapping tut video would be so awesome. I'v listened to a couple of your songs and it looks so fun

  • @melantorja
    @melantorja9 ай бұрын

    i've been following this channel since 97 great job as always!

  • @sherlock4791
    @sherlock47919 ай бұрын

    Never subscribed to a channel this fast in my life

  • @Arqade_Gaming1
    @Arqade_Gaming19 ай бұрын

    thank you, Charles, this helped a lot

  • @laynedameron7527
    @laynedameron75279 ай бұрын

    Yes ! Love this video ! More please !

  • @AmericanMapper1
    @AmericanMapper19 ай бұрын

    You are the best, Charles. 🎉❤

  • @internetphia
    @internetphia8 ай бұрын

    AND SO IT BEGINS!!!! YAY! I'm so glad you started this :)

  • @joeearle8050
    @joeearle80509 ай бұрын

    Great Tutorial! you always give me some sort of Inspiration when ever I watch one of your videos.

  • @volodyaperes2412
    @volodyaperes24125 ай бұрын

    Thanks! The multi-layered theme is explained very clearly step by step. You have good teaching skills.

  • @pink6515
    @pink65159 ай бұрын

    This guy is good! Underrated channel!

  • @chriswilkinson2548
    @chriswilkinson25487 ай бұрын

    Wow!! This has to be the best bass tutorial I've ever seen! Subbed!. You took the text right out my writing

  • @NZP-Bass
    @NZP-Bass9 ай бұрын

    It seems incredible that you start with this electric bass channel, it will be of great support, and rest assured that you will have my support if possible, Charles, thank you very much

  • @REMcVey
    @REMcVey9 ай бұрын

    Charles, I am extremely grateful for your work and leading the bass culture to new realms. You are one of my favorite bassists of the 21st century!!!

  • @TheYellingIdiot
    @TheYellingIdiot9 ай бұрын

    I thought Charles was a guest, then thanks to the comment section, I know it's just his second channel. Subbed and hope you get the subscribers you deserve.

  • @dungeon_memelord623
    @dungeon_memelord623Ай бұрын

    i first watched this video nearly 2 months ago, and i swear your bassline hasn't left my head since. you clearly know your stuff

  • @pedrogarcia-ow7qm
    @pedrogarcia-ow7qm9 ай бұрын

    Im starting a band and we will begin composing, this will help me A LOT

  • @matyasgt8185
    @matyasgt81859 ай бұрын

    Excellent. Very simple but complete at the same time. I love it

  • @guascamsb8138
    @guascamsb81389 ай бұрын

    Damn this lesson is pure gold! Simple, effective, and potentially producing beautiful songs. I can't wait to try it out! Thank you very much! ❤

  • @grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic4061
    @grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic40619 ай бұрын

    Daamn Charles you are one of the most talented people ever. I just bought a 5 string ibanez and it sounds absolutely amazing!

  • @Riccardo_Silva
    @Riccardo_Silva9 ай бұрын

    I think this is THE most useful tuto i've ever seen (and i watched a lot, many of them very good too!).

  • @alecrisser12
    @alecrisser129 ай бұрын

    That progression you're using is something I've been playing from the beginning. It's a super common progression, making it a good choice.

  • @ea-guitar1170
    @ea-guitar11709 ай бұрын

    Graet tutorial ! As guitarist who need to record some bass lines sometimes, I'm really excited with this channel ! Thanks !!

  • @johnadriel1140
    @johnadriel11409 ай бұрын

    Gonna follow this channel hope I get better

  • @BassJazz
    @BassJazz9 ай бұрын

    Hello Charles thanks for this great lesson very clear and instructive Phil

  • @Finvaara
    @Finvaara9 ай бұрын

    Good quality lesson. I'll be referring back to it, i predict

  • @moidfpv
    @moidfpv9 ай бұрын

    This is so cool! You're a great teacher! Looks like I'll be digging out my bass tonight after work

  • @heymanniceshot4023
    @heymanniceshot40239 ай бұрын

    Great video and tutorial, very comprehensive, even for those who don't understand and speak English fluently like me. Thanks for your job.

  • @MythixMusic1
    @MythixMusic19 ай бұрын

    This channel is off to a great start!! Can't wait to follow closely

  • @CousinWhatIsIt
    @CousinWhatIsIt9 ай бұрын

    I think I got to be subscriber 200. Look forward to the lessons!🤘

  • @poolfixerdude
    @poolfixerdude9 ай бұрын

    Thank you. For serious, thank you. You're the man, and you share the how's n why's of how you do it. Bravo.

  • @DeeterPlays
    @DeeterPlays9 ай бұрын

    Great lesson! Can’t wait for more! Thanks Charles!

  • @LaminarGrooves
    @LaminarGrooves9 ай бұрын

    Love the video! Excited for another channel of BASS. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @adrianv8378
    @adrianv83789 ай бұрын

    I've been waiting for this with so much entusiasm, i'm sure your lessons will give me the last steps to become a PRO BASSIST !!!

  • @Laz_Arus
    @Laz_Arus9 ай бұрын

    Great to be here on day one. I predict this channel will hit a million subscribers. 😉🎸

  • @BrainWasherAttendent
    @BrainWasherAttendent9 ай бұрын

    I write baselines every week. I’ll never remember it use them but it’s fun to keep up with it for decades on end.

  • @enricolemone4926
    @enricolemone49269 ай бұрын

    Thks Charles !! May the bass be with you

  • @putputlawch6770
    @putputlawch67709 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on the first vid of many to come! It was nice following along on my *guitar* hehe

  • @HubLocationSound
    @HubLocationSound3 ай бұрын

    👍🏼 There’s not many bass teachers doing these types of videos/lessons. I’d love to see more examples… specifically it’d be great if you took an existing guitar part and then wrote bass for it explaining the theory/approach/thought-process of why you choose certain notes/rhythm/etc.

  • @user-ir2bj3re1z
    @user-ir2bj3re1z9 ай бұрын

    Great lesson man👍. Thank you

  • @39djscottie
    @39djscottie9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Charles for this new channel. I think it's time to pick up my old bass again and have some fun once more.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths019 ай бұрын

    Exciting man! Can't wait to see more!

  • @alessandrocecere5738
    @alessandrocecere5738Күн бұрын

    Highly useful, thanks a lot!

  • @god-awful
    @god-awful9 ай бұрын

    wow, i am super stoked for this channel man. youre def one of my top bassists. keep on slappin'

  • @fredgerd5811
    @fredgerd58119 ай бұрын

    Awesome lesson! Thx Charles. I'm loving this channel already.

  • @iutchube
    @iutchube9 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this new channel, Charles. You're the best! ❤

  • @gomezfriesen
    @gomezfriesen9 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see everything you do here! I always thought of bass as just a thing you needed to be in the background somewhere, but not too loud, and definitely not drawing attention to itself. You made me question my choice of instruments, and made me look at music in a completely different way.

  • @Alysell
    @Alysell9 ай бұрын

    great video dude! exited to see more in the future.

  • @foxplaysguitar
    @foxplaysguitar6 ай бұрын

    Very nice and easy-to-understand tutorial. Thanks for sharing 😮😮😮

  • @Chris_Roy.
    @Chris_Roy.9 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to the content. Keep it up, Charles!

  • @russellcohen640
    @russellcohen6409 ай бұрын

    Oh this channel is going to be so good! Thank you for this. You have so much skill, I look forward to learning what you have to teach.

  • @jerilnadar1938
    @jerilnadar19389 ай бұрын

    Great going Charles. Looking forward to many more videos

  • @mwilbur7374
    @mwilbur73749 ай бұрын

    Love how easy you relayed music theory components to track in this process. Love the video and he concept of the new channel. Looking forward to future content.

  • @PhillStone
    @PhillStone9 ай бұрын

    Loved this lesson, short and to the point! Thanks for this!

  • @demiadisa7162
    @demiadisa71629 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed and learned from this video!!! Can’t wait for more lessons

  • @COD8player4life
    @COD8player4life9 ай бұрын

    Great work Charles! Keep it up!

  • @joewehner9837
    @joewehner98379 ай бұрын

    Thank you sooo much for doing this, looking forward to more!

  • @mikecarpenter3819
    @mikecarpenter38199 ай бұрын

    Thanks Charles, I know I will continue to enjoy all your content going forward!

  • @foxmountainwoodworks9430
    @foxmountainwoodworks94309 ай бұрын

    Very nicely done, I look forward to many more videos on this channel. Thank you.

  • @Olav-Andre
    @Olav-Andre9 ай бұрын

    Im happy you made this channel, its going to help so many people in the future! :D

  • @Dyas777
    @Dyas7779 ай бұрын

    Creating this channel is an awesome idea! I'll watch every video. Thank you!

  • @gigirealmartinez1493
    @gigirealmartinez14939 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 4 creating this channel, greetings from México master!

  • @rocketcello5354
    @rocketcello53549 ай бұрын

    Great vid dude! Thanks. Helped me a lot with experimenting with music styles outside what I normally make (rock/funk rather than synthwave)

  • @BassCampOfficial

    @BassCampOfficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @correametal
    @correametal9 ай бұрын

    I've been following you Charles on your other channel for years. You are an amazing bass player and instructor as well. I really like this first video lesson. I find it to be a really solid one. I really hope and wish you the best of success with this new channel and adventure, you really deserve it. My total admiration and respect!

  • @eazlacfam
    @eazlacfam9 ай бұрын

    This was spectacularly clear and helpful. Looking forward to seeing where this channel goes.

  • @stevesullivan8405
    @stevesullivan84059 ай бұрын

    Very very well put together, Charles! Not intimidating, very smooth. Thanks brother

  • @andretavares5424
    @andretavares54249 ай бұрын

    good luck with this new channel. I've already subscribed!

  • @derpderpypants3264
    @derpderpypants32649 ай бұрын

    Really solid lesson. Thank you very much!

  • @hosalito
    @hosalito9 ай бұрын

    This was great Charles. Very catchy and enjoyable to play. More like this please! 😊

  • @JCLavish
    @JCLavish9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for starting this channel. I haven't played in over a decade, and i am absolutely interested in getting back into it. I would love to see some sort of breakdown or guide to setting up decent tone. That is one thing I always struggled with back when I was playing.

  • @gavinjones3637
    @gavinjones36379 ай бұрын

    Not only a system for composing bass lines, that has also helped me understand a few bass lines that I've been trying to learn. Thank you. Subbed

  • @nicoanon
    @nicoanon9 ай бұрын

    im so excited for the you’re gonna post

  • @arielos123
    @arielos1239 ай бұрын

    thank you for doing this man! I am looking forward to see more content and learn from you, you are a legend🤘

  • @pau1rose
    @pau1rose9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Charles! These are the types of videos I need.

  • @Net-ed6hn
    @Net-ed6hn9 ай бұрын

    This is exactlly what I needed. Can't wait for more!

  • @gregheadrick5443
    @gregheadrick54439 ай бұрын

    I play by ear mostly but have recently learned to read tabs.. this is AWESOME! Thanks for another great channel!

  • @gabslap9262
    @gabslap92629 ай бұрын

    Finally, a bassline I can play 🥺

  • @aromaz01023
    @aromaz010239 ай бұрын

    Great start! I hope to see lots more from you!

  • @Zebix
    @Zebix9 ай бұрын

    The fact that you propose sheet music and not only tabs, is just magical for us classically-trained musicians. Not a lot of pro's out there doing that. GREAT, indeed.

  • @garethmtbarnes

    @garethmtbarnes

    9 ай бұрын

    the sheet music is essential for real understanding and progress!

  • @hayatotheninja
    @hayatotheninja9 ай бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial! Thank you!

  • @henryeowens
    @henryeowens9 ай бұрын

    Awesome tutorial. Thanks, man.

  • @Kickbasser
    @Kickbasser9 ай бұрын

    This is pure gold! Thank you Charles 😊

  • @aelechko
    @aelechko9 ай бұрын

    Love it, thanks man!