Beginner's Guide To Bass Guitar - Lesson #1: The Absolute Basics

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This lesson is an introduction to bass guitar for complete beginners and deals with the absolute basics of holding the bass, tuning the bass and playing notes on the fretboard.
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  • @talkingbasslessons
    @talkingbasslessons2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the Beginner Bass Guitar Course Here: www.talkingbass.net/beginner-bass-guitar/

  • @SilumkoBanda

    @SilumkoBanda

    2 ай бұрын

    Left hand bass guitar show

  • @madisonabbott1514
    @madisonabbott15143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching me like I'm a child, 'cause that's what I needed, lol. So many other beginning bass videos assume I know a lot more than I do.

  • @suparerkmongkolsmai7141

    @suparerkmongkolsmai7141

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pokkkkkoolkk

  • @nyonatorisaacnewtonclinton8520

    @nyonatorisaacnewtonclinton8520

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sir

  • @hdrjunkie

    @hdrjunkie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, I’m 56 and have been interested in playing either guitar or bass since I was about 12 lol had I not been lazy and plagued with undiagnosed adhd I might be, a really great player by now lol. But that said I need to have my hand held to learn this and forget the guitar, it’s waaaay too much to learn for me… I did play drums for many years though, that way easy for me because I like bashing stuff with sticks!

  • @avantgardenovelist

    @avantgardenovelist

    2 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @jahlel.5291

    @jahlel.5291

    2 жыл бұрын

    i agree, i just wanted something from scratch.

  • @4-DimensionalPerson
    @4-DimensionalPerson2 жыл бұрын

    As an electric bass expert and teacher I would like to give my honest opinion: after seeing almost all the videos on this channel, I can confirm that it is one of the best places online to REALLY learn how to play bass.

  • @DavidFernandoDAF
    @DavidFernandoDAF3 жыл бұрын

    My 2021 New Year's Resolution is to finally learn the bass guitar. I am 60 this year and have never played guitar in my life although I believe I am a secret bass genius lol. This lesson is exactly what I needed, thanks so much. I'll let you know how I get on :-)

  • @Jd-yh4fs

    @Jd-yh4fs

    3 жыл бұрын

    How’s the bass going I wanna get a bass but I’m worried that I’ll waste my money and be bad at bass

  • @DavidFernandoDAF

    @DavidFernandoDAF

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Jd-yh4fs It's going well mate! Just being able to play along to the bass line in Another Brick In The Wall (dead simple) gives me such joy! It's all about levels and with more practice I'll be moving on up. Go for it.

  • @Jd-yh4fs

    @Jd-yh4fs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidFernandoDAF cheers I really appreciate the help

  • @patriciajohnston9569

    @patriciajohnston9569

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great! I'm 70. Yesterday I got a bass.

  • @DavidFernandoDAF

    @DavidFernandoDAF

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@patriciajohnston9569 Never too old to rock 😎 🎸

  • @dean7603
    @dean76034 жыл бұрын

    Just got my first bass yesterday , perfect timing 😃👌🏼

  • @darkySp

    @darkySp

    4 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing, man ? I got mine at 30th of October, i'm having a blast!

  • @dean7603

    @dean7603

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@darkySp Really good, thanks. Played guitar before and never practiced, got really frustrated. The minute I picked up the bass it was like "ah, thats what I'm talking about".Now I practice as much as I can. I love how you can feel the bass and not just hear it. For the basics I am learning with the Fender play App and youtube videos. (20 years old on budget) And when I progress I will try to afford a teacher. Whats your strategy?

  • @darkySp

    @darkySp

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dean7603 I've been thinking about pickup up lessons, but with 12th grade finals coming in a couple of months, it's gonna be pretty hard to do. Right now, i just pick out some songs for different styles and stick to them, learning them piece by piece and practicing the different techniques featured in the songs. Right now i'm doing Fingers with RHCP-Californication, Slap with Primus-Lacquer Head (strumming and harmonics as well, Les loves to have a lot of techniques in his songs) and Tool-The Grudge for pick. To be honest, i'm kinda bad at persistence, because i've learned some bars from lots of different songs, but at least i have backups, if i get bored or frustrated. Thing is, Tool and Primus are difficult bands to play on bass for the most part, so i'm kind of throwing myself in deep waters, but i haven't gotten frustrated yet, so i guess i'm doing fine!

  • @dean7603

    @dean7603

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats an interesting approach as well. I know exactly what youre talking about with inconsistency. I hear a song I like, I learn my favourite part and then stop. That's the way it was with guitar for me. Played for years but can play no more than two songs maybe. Dinosaur jr is my favourite band, but most songs are not for beginners either. As you say as long as you're not frustrated its ok, but it might not be the optimal approach in the long term. Fender Play is really cheap and it gives you a straight path to learn, with songs fitting your skills so consider checking it out, I like it

  • @diesal_one

    @diesal_one

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@darkySp Ayyyye I got mine around October 12th and I'm also a Senior! I've also had sum keyboards since around March last year, which is when I started learning to play instruments.

  • @robwassell
    @robwassell4 жыл бұрын

    One of the best beginner's lessons I have ever seen. Love the simple and direct approach to tuition. Very refreshing and very useful. Great job.

  • @samebersman3100
    @samebersman31004 жыл бұрын

    E A Destroys Games

  • @ashere1801

    @ashere1801

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's great

  • @Pyxyty

    @Pyxyty

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @coryvette7170

    @coryvette7170

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha!

  • @odishsdish6138

    @odishsdish6138

    3 жыл бұрын

    And now its memory.... lol

  • @nguyenqd2k

    @nguyenqd2k

    3 жыл бұрын

    thats exactly what i used lol i thought i invented something

  • @SquirrelCode
    @SquirrelCode4 жыл бұрын

    I picked up the bass about three months ago and your videos have been a big help learning. Can play whole songs now! Can’t afford ongoing lessons at the moment so your content is like the next best thing. Your previous absolute beginner video is how I got started first day. There was some wording in the old version about fretting that led me to press way too hard becuase my bass came with the action rather highish... you must know what I mean since you reworded it. This version 100% helpful. Keep it up, you are the best resource on KZread for learning bass. There are a lot of great players on KZread, but to also be a great teacher and great at making these clear and well paced videos is much rarer combination of skills. You have a gift, man. Then to see you going back and making the old videos better by redoing them?? Thank you!!

  • @kateslate3228

    @kateslate3228

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you want a tool that's great for practising and learning new songs check out Rocksmith 2014!

  • @thomasbaldridge8982

    @thomasbaldridge8982

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kateslate3228 agreed. Rocksmith 2014 is an excellent tool.

  • @davidrose4744
    @davidrose4744 Жыл бұрын

    I'm 58. I bought my first bass 6 weeks ago. I've watched loads of beginner videos and this is the first one to mention 'choking the note'. I really like the 'TalkingBass' lessons. Teaching anything is an art. This guy's got it in spades!. Many thanks. 😁 👍

  • @eviechang847
    @eviechang8473 жыл бұрын

    This channel deserves more subscribers than the other clickbait one, ahem, the one with an orange background.

  • @landob3302

    @landob3302

    3 жыл бұрын

    lmao i was like who ? then the first video in recommended is with an orange thumbnail

  • @robertsamueljr2878

    @robertsamueljr2878

    3 жыл бұрын

    Big facts 💯

  • @samfisher9562

    @samfisher9562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Scott or bass buzz

  • @UngoogleableMan

    @UngoogleableMan

    25 күн бұрын

    Absolute noob with an honest question, I've watched quite a few of the ones with the orange background before I found this channel. I though they were helpful? What's bad about them?

  • @Neil-qf6df

    @Neil-qf6df

    16 сағат бұрын

    @@UngoogleableMan They are too rushed

  • @Algo1
    @Algo14 жыл бұрын

    Biggest takeaway: If you're tuning, when in doubt, loosen the string down, do not tight it up. Thank you for this back to basics.

  • @a64738

    @a64738

    4 жыл бұрын

    General advice is to loosen and only tune it when tightening to avoid it sliding out of tune again.

  • @1buddking
    @1buddking2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a great teacher. I learned my first riff in 20 minutes. Looking for lesson two. This is fun and to the point. He does no make it hard and threatening. Can't wait to dive in for more lessons.

  • @rmcf3972

    @rmcf3972

    5 ай бұрын

    Link for lesson #2?

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths014 жыл бұрын

    I do believe I have passed this era in my life, but I certainly appreciate how you definitely go back to the basics! Tje foundation is definitely the most important to build off of.

  • @vihasharma7883

    @vihasharma7883

    Жыл бұрын

    It's never too late!!

  • @DistinguishedDuck704
    @DistinguishedDuck7042 жыл бұрын

    I've just bought a bass and watched like 20 beginners video's in the last few weeks, but this is hands down the best introduction I've seen. Gonna practice that line now.

  • @MrMarkr1892
    @MrMarkr18923 жыл бұрын

    Got my first bass yesterday and this is by far the best explanatory video I've watched so far. Very detailed and good instruction technique. Thanks

  • @caranook
    @caranook Жыл бұрын

    I’ve played bass professionally since I was a teenager, and I am starting to teach my younger brother how to play and have been looking through some tutorials to help me to teach him. This tutorial has been my favourite so far, nice and simple, perfect for beginners! 👍

  • @slim1278
    @slim1278 Жыл бұрын

    The bass I've got is an acoustic bass that my mate Tony made for me from one of one of his old knackered guitars.

  • @ChoRipanes69
    @ChoRipanes69 Жыл бұрын

    You literally saved me, thank you so much for giving us such a clean explanation since most of these tutorials already admit we know some things

  • @languagephile5703
    @languagephile5703 Жыл бұрын

    my dad gifted me his band bass and I feel compelled to fulfill his legacy and make music myself with said bass. it's an honor to know I possess a famous local band's instrument

  • @acies9044
    @acies9044 Жыл бұрын

    I never thought I'd be interested in bass, but my hubby just brought one from his last work, I'm eager to learn so I could play in our church, this tutorial is magnificent! I've learned so much in 20 mins! Amazing teacher!

  • @RakuRadio
    @RakuRadio3 жыл бұрын

    As a kontrabass player moving to electric I am happy to see you teaching tuning by ear! Excellent lesson.

  • @AriaMehr648
    @AriaMehr6483 жыл бұрын

    What a great lessons. You did all i need. Thank you from Iran.

  • @BuddyRHS1965
    @BuddyRHS19652 жыл бұрын

    I'm 56 years old I just sat down for the first time in my life sitting here with a four string bass guitar and a Roland cube 60 amp and I just don't get it. But I got to give it to this guy he's amazing he's keeping it simple and I was able to play a couple notes. Music kind of makes me feel stupid. It's easily frustrating and to me confusing I guess you got to have the right type of mind. Doesn't mean I'm giving up.

  • @gibsonnyata127
    @gibsonnyata1273 ай бұрын

    Last week I purchased a bass and now am stuck and stranded where to begin, after browsing through I came across this teacher and everything seems so easy to begin with....now I see some light at last.a going to follow all your lessons to the end,I believe I'll make it.thanks again for your efforts sir,God bless you more with everything you need.

  • @gregmgm06
    @gregmgm064 ай бұрын

    At first I thought you were going too fast,, but after getting into plucking strings the pace was about right for me. You're an excellent teacher!

  • @nathanmiller2982
    @nathanmiller29823 жыл бұрын

    I have just started playing again. I am self taught so teaching me like I am a kid is just what I am looking for and need. Excellent!!

  • @georgelennon1211
    @georgelennon12112 жыл бұрын

    I just picked up my bass again for the first time in years. This was exactly what I needed, thank you so much!

  • @FitnessFrenzy47
    @FitnessFrenzy47 Жыл бұрын

    This was soo simple and you've taught every single aspect of it. I watched this from my office and i'm sure i can literally play that in 1 go as soon as get a bass in my hands.. Thank you sooo much... really appreciate it...

  • @alwells99
    @alwells992 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! You are an excellent communicator and have made the very basics very easy to understand with no assumptions of previous knowledge!

  • @kingofpenguins4157
    @kingofpenguins4157 Жыл бұрын

    My personal favourite way to remember the notes for the strings is “Electric Almonds Don’t Groove” EADG :)

  • @Slipknot4769
    @Slipknot47693 жыл бұрын

    This channel is a blessing.

  • @flaiirenn
    @flaiirenn Жыл бұрын

    getting a bass on my 19th birthday! i'm a pianist and vocalist, but i've never played a stringed instrument. this is super helpful. all those other tutorials assume i know a lot more than i already do, when i'm really just an absolute beginner.

  • @MarkHerndon
    @MarkHerndon2 жыл бұрын

    That was my first time watching someone teaching me to play bass. It was reassuring in that I seemed to pick up the basics so well. Looks like practice will develope mind hand tone coordination.

  • @jhfh3112
    @jhfh31122 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for starting from the very beginning! I am learning how to play properly after having played really casually for several years. I'm past this point but I'm really pleased you started here so I know I've not missed anything at all!

  • @AlexShiro
    @AlexShiro Жыл бұрын

    This video was my absolute basic first ever bass lesson effort on my bass today. Thanks for the simplicity, perfect.

  • @fridayoghenemine7871
    @fridayoghenemine7871 Жыл бұрын

    You're a great teacher. Love the way you teach, so amazing.

  • @misterroy5636
    @misterroy56363 жыл бұрын

    I just started learning bass guitar today, and yours is the only video that's so clear and precise to the point! Thank you so much for this detailed video, and i just subscribed ❤️

  • @waltermitty5883
    @waltermitty58833 жыл бұрын

    Just got my first bass today! Yay!

  • @manuelmarroquin3417
    @manuelmarroquin34174 жыл бұрын

    thank you for teaching what is really important

  • @oogaboogaisback2020
    @oogaboogaisback20203 жыл бұрын

    My dad recently gave me his old Bass he bought back in the '90s and never ended up using nor learning how to play it, lucky I have the internet. I've learned so much from just youtube, thank you so much.

  • @terrymiler3449

    @terrymiler3449

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Caroline how are you doing?

  • @oogaboogaisback2020

    @oogaboogaisback2020

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@terrymiler3449 What's up! Feeling alright today : )

  • @terrymiler3449

    @terrymiler3449

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oogaboogaisback2020 were are you from?

  • @rickcarlyle4914
    @rickcarlyle49143 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you. Love your style and I am energized to try now.

  • @kennethgreenhalgh2520
    @kennethgreenhalgh25202 ай бұрын

    I’m 74 and decided to learn the bass guitar searched for weeks finally found the one I want excellent teacher

  • @africanqu33n78
    @africanqu33n784 жыл бұрын

    Besttttt bass lesson taughtttt!!!!!!!! Thank youuu!!

  • @skullsam4011
    @skullsam40114 жыл бұрын

    I just got my first bass and I’m very exited to getting started, great video man!

  • @joeyxl3456
    @joeyxl34562 жыл бұрын

    Love your energy. Thank you so much for your great videos.

  • @amberstaymixing
    @amberstaymixing3 жыл бұрын

    Thank youuuu!!! I just brought my 1st bass & learned so much in 20 mins 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @RelaxMyDude
    @RelaxMyDude3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the sort of video I was seeking. Thank you

  • @Mrs_Chiques
    @Mrs_Chiques Жыл бұрын

    Such an absolutely fabulous video! Thank you so much!

  • @bob28952
    @bob289523 жыл бұрын

    Has to be done. We all start somewhere. Good pace. Thx

  • @dhirajshetty483
    @dhirajshetty483 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Brilliant Tutorial ! Thank you

  • @RafatImran666
    @RafatImran6662 жыл бұрын

    I have recently started learning bass and I'm looking forward to learn as much as I can from your lessons. Your lessons are simply awesome and along with that, your words are inspiring, after watching the whole tutorial, I'm feeling confident about myself that I can play bass.

  • @sunrise_thebear5530
    @sunrise_thebear5530 Жыл бұрын

    its 1AM i don't have a bass and i have to go to school in 5 hour but i watched this video till the end

  • @seancarl8799
    @seancarl879910 ай бұрын

    you are an amazing person and this vid is a helping hand for me. BIG LOVE

  • @alexandralittle5165
    @alexandralittle51653 жыл бұрын

    this is my first time seeing one of your videos and i have learned a ton!!!!, Thank you!!!!

  • @ThurstanTV
    @ThurstanTV2 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what i needed to get started. bought some udemy courses and they are not what i expected them to be. This answers nearly all my beginner questions.

  • @novadhd
    @novadhd3 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Right to the point instructions without acting like a goof or being condescending.

  • @dubbayu9823
    @dubbayu98232 жыл бұрын

    I am trying out the bass and this will really help! Thank you!

  • @Lauren-se2ls
    @Lauren-se2ls2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this excellent video! Just got my 1st bass and can't wait to learn 🥳

  • @sllk2914
    @sllk29143 жыл бұрын

    Best Bass teacher on KZread period ✌️

  • @stevenzunich
    @stevenzunich4 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome! my first bass is coming mid-May!!

  • @sainthomme
    @sainthomme Жыл бұрын

    I love this guy’s teaching ❤

  • @tmartiz588
    @tmartiz588 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson for beginners. Thank you

  • @barrysmith8193
    @barrysmith8193 Жыл бұрын

    This is great and is exactly what I needed. Just got my first bass. Thanks so much

  • @izzypain2551
    @izzypain25512 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this. Looking forward to learning Bass . this motivated me !

  • @damsapollo
    @damsapollo3 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best guide here on YT.

  • @NkosilathiMoyo-gm9no
    @NkosilathiMoyo-gm9no Жыл бұрын

    Mate, this is simply the best, thank you.

  • @v.g.7209
    @v.g.72093 жыл бұрын

    Now, I can learn from this one. Thanks!

  • @monoplymhmsadface5179
    @monoplymhmsadface5179 Жыл бұрын

    This helps so much thank you so much

  • @Project2HealOfficial
    @Project2HealOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for aq great first lesson. I picked up my first bass yesterday and didn't know where to look! Again, thanks so much sir!

  • @poppydime8949
    @poppydime89493 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this I got mine yesterday and I did the chord and showed my teacher today and he’s really happy for me

  • @noway4435
    @noway44354 жыл бұрын

    What a great video! Been practicing since yesterday but weht right to playing along with songs and got really disheartened because I couldn’t do quick fret changes. Great video to really start at the basics 😄

  • @ryandirkse4374
    @ryandirkse43742 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video!!!

  • @avonloma5819
    @avonloma58192 жыл бұрын

    Excellent teacher!

  • @aprilferguson3240
    @aprilferguson32403 жыл бұрын

    This was a huge help! Love it. Actually feel like I’m learning haha

  • @AaronB99999
    @AaronB999993 жыл бұрын

    "Over time, you'll learn the notes on every single fret on the bass." Old bass players: "Um, yeah I can totally do that."

  • @babatundesamueladebayo7254
    @babatundesamueladebayo72542 жыл бұрын

    You’re such a good teacher !

  • @ZalMoxis
    @ZalMoxis4 жыл бұрын

    Common sense for bass..... excellent presentation mate....

  • @old_bear8182
    @old_bear81823 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the class it was perfect 👍

  • @EdmirLopesJunior
    @EdmirLopesJunior Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @anthonyandrades4818
    @anthonyandrades48183 жыл бұрын

    this guy is an excellent instructor very good for the beginnee

  • @jeshurunjason5275
    @jeshurunjason52752 жыл бұрын

    thank you it's so helpful

  • @martindearlove969
    @martindearlove969 Жыл бұрын

    Found this really useful having just got myself a bass guitar after getting rid of my last one about 15yrs ago... Will be subscribing and following now 👌

  • @RockWeller
    @RockWeller4 жыл бұрын

    Love this lesson! Greetings from Singapore!

  • @escarf
    @escarf Жыл бұрын

    this video helped me a lot, thank u so much

  • @misterlist3140
    @misterlist31404 жыл бұрын

    Something I realised when experimenting with the bass is that each string will always be a P4 below the next if on the same fret. Helps to know this if you dont understand the pitch differences between each string.

  • @tastenspieler5078
    @tastenspieler50783 жыл бұрын

    best tutorial ever. thanks!!! greetings from bamberg (germany)

  • @xyfy666
    @xyfy666 Жыл бұрын

    Its almost 6 in the morning I haven't slept and I've had my bass for abt a month now and I dont know how to play ot at all, I get so lost on all the tutorials and nun of them help me this helped s bit so thank you

  • @RonaldJFrump
    @RonaldJFrump2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this channel. I'm 67 and decided to learn the bass, knowing absolutely nothing about music. Much appreciated!

  • @dits791

    @dits791

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm almost 67, I'm thinking of buying a Bass guitar and like you, know nothing about music. How have you got on a year later? Still learning or was it just too hard?.

  • @RonaldJFrump

    @RonaldJFrump

    Жыл бұрын

    Still noodling with it, but not nearly enough. It's hard remembering stuff these days.

  • @cybersalvia
    @cybersalvia5 ай бұрын

    oh god this is so helpful!

  • @manofthetuba6857
    @manofthetuba68573 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is outstanding teaching

  • @FightingPapaDragon
    @FightingPapaDragon2 жыл бұрын

    awesome, thx a ton for this!!!

  • @bobbilarisa4286
    @bobbilarisa4286 Жыл бұрын

    excellent teacher

  • @pianoman6639
    @pianoman66394 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant many many thanks very beginner here

  • @ceceskinner9711
    @ceceskinner9711 Жыл бұрын

    so helpful!!! thank u so much :)

  • @claudioolate2516
    @claudioolate2516 Жыл бұрын

    This is THE BEST bass tutorial in youtube history❤

  • @danieladu7158
    @danieladu7158 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, boss

  • @finbah5706
    @finbah57063 жыл бұрын

    I like this guy's video. He gets right into it. No stupid INTRO where they just repeat the title in a long drawn out way. No Brand logo credits displayed w/theme music, in the beginning. He doesn't talk to the view like they're dumb and stupid, using a long repetitive, humorous slowwww pace.

  • @i.7525
    @i.75256 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for this!! my hands hurt but it feels nice to even get that simple riff right ^^

  • @salvadorh7143
    @salvadorh71433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video it makes sense and I know nothing about music

  • @marcmayou1422
    @marcmayou14229 ай бұрын

    Excellent basic lesson Why to start out guys yes.

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