What helps you groove with your drummer the most?

@stefaneduard8169

4 жыл бұрын

I listen to both rythm guitar and the drums

@RetJim

4 жыл бұрын

Actually having a drummer 😭😭😭

@Zigger27

4 жыл бұрын

Good eye contact. And that mutual smile once you're locked in to each other

@casenbledsoe6674

4 жыл бұрын

BassBuzz i play in a punk band and the thing that helps the most to help groove with my drummer is to just feel the music, feel the beat just everything in between it helps a lot to be in the mood for the music

@antoniosization

4 жыл бұрын

dude, you uploaded this vid 6 hours ago, but this comment is from 2 days ago, what????

A basic rules of thumb is recently learned: hit the note on the kickdrum and mute it when the snare hits. It makes a simple bass line suddenly sound more pro

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, cutting off when the snare hits is a really useful tool! Not a 100% thing (just like sticking with the kick), but I often do that when I want something to sound "tighter."

@HappySmilyGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Back in the day, that realisation was a massive game change for me. Then actually doing it was a challenge depending on how consistent the drummer was with their kick patterns :P

@aprilkurtz1589

3 жыл бұрын

@@BassBuzz It also is good practice for learning syncopation. Sometimes you may be playing a 16th note pattern and there will be a 16th rest(I hate that), and you HAVE to kill the note right before the rest, or nobody will hear the "hole" in the pattern. You mentioned that bass players usually follow the kick drum. If your drummer's name is Keith Moon, whose drumming usually followed the vocals, your name better be John Entwistle, the timekeeper. While showing the pentatonic who the boss of it is at the same time, among other things. I don't know if young people even know who the Who was, but they're a great study in how to make chaos work on stage.

After 20 years I switched from guitar to bass. The bass instantly felt "right" for me but I could tell I was picking up some bad habits. I binge-watched your videos and thank you for the solid foundation. Immensely helpful channel.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad the videos are helping you make the transition to the low end. 👍

@garthgreen7555

Жыл бұрын

I'm you..but now, not three years ago

I have to make sure my drummer does not drink mountain dew or he will always speed the beat up when he does.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

HA

@petepaul615

3 жыл бұрын

Now just imagine MD is yayo... SPEED METAL!!!

drum Josh looks a lot like bass Josh

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, and they've never been seen together in the same room... something fishy is going on here.

@Rodessenth

3 жыл бұрын

Almost like they are the same person. *suspicion intensifies*

@markbass354

3 жыл бұрын

HI ​ Rodessenth

One reason I want to learn how to play bass is so that I can jam with my older brother (The drummer of the family) whenever he practices so I can get used to playing with someone on bass (I can play clarinet in a typical concert band setting, but I have a hard time with an improv group as I always default to songs I already know). These videos are very insightful!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

That's great you have someone to jam with!

bass + drums = best friends

Yup!: form a good bond with your drummer, flow together, listen to.each other and look at each other until you are one. But PLEASE FOR.THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING THAT'S HOLY DON'T DATE THE DRUMMER. IT'S A TRAP! it never ends well..... I learnt it the hard way ...many times 🤣 Seriously though... don't 🚫❤🥁 🤣

@chasbodaniels1744

4 жыл бұрын

Ok, check, think I’ve got it. Don’t date the drummer. Do not date the drummer. Under no circumstances should I date the drummer.

@gohjohan

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Gwen Stefani can attest to that, even though she's not the bass player in the band.

@ninaaanestad7198

3 жыл бұрын

ohno

@UkeofCarl

3 жыл бұрын

I can do that.

@aly9402

3 жыл бұрын

@@gohjohan I don't get it. Gwen Stefani dated Tony Kanal, the bass player.

hey, can you do a video about bass pedals

Keeping good eye contact with my drummer helps us stay together really well. its so simple, but helpful beyond belief!

@BassBuzz

Жыл бұрын

Totally! As long as it's not the stink eye. :)

@user-qf5mj3dc3z

3 ай бұрын

That Mac / Charlie stare!

After 50 years as a bass player i found it very rare that a drummer could feel the song and play the correct rhythm.

I actually like that 2nd one sounds kind of funky

I like the second version of your example more. I think that not playing on each drum beat makes it sound more like the two instruments are completing each other while playing at the same time makes me feel like they are playing over each other. Truthfully, for me, seeing the other players, including the drummer, play with a lot of passion and enthusiasm makes me want to play better and in such a way that the whole package sounds better.

I like sitting closer to my drummer, it's something that really helps in a show

I’ve been playing the drums for a couple months now. I recently started learning the bass and I’m so glad videos like this exist to help my musical foundation:)

I always was amazed to be with a drummer that doesn't know Zepp. Then I play dazed and confused, blues. I can't believe how many times they play cymbals so close. Try it! It amazes me. I'm already amazed someone don't know how to play Zep 😂

Yes. You're back!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! That help me improve my bass skills!

Nice dude. I play in a band and I feel it's very important for the bass player (me) and the drummer to keep in rhythm with each other.

Thanks for making this video I always had this problem in bands

I’m not even a beginner but i can appreciate how important these videos are for those starting out. Wish your channel existed in 2010

@statlalinden662

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

as a drummer trying to learn the bass so that i can make some music on my own, this is incredibly helpful

I'd also love to know the patterns of the other musical genres😀

You're a great educator Josh . Thank you so much man .

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Derek!

Literally just played with a drummer a few days ago and this vid pops up, nice

Well done Man! Been needing this lesson for awhile now.... I'm In!!!

Coming from a bassist of more years than I care to mention, great lesson. Wish you tube was around when I started playing. Your advice is spot on for someone starting out, and I know a couple of "veterans" that could stand to watch this too!

@chasbodaniels1744

4 жыл бұрын

This guy is terrific... I agree.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian and Chasbo!

LOVE this lesson! Easily understandable bites of information.

Holly Molly, best bass teacher on KZread. Thanks man. Im playing bass for almost 5 years, by Your video's i learn a lot new interesting things. Keep them coming man :)

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad the videos are helpful!

Bro your videos are so helpful and intresting please keep it coming you are helping me alot

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, will do!

Man, I picked up a bass during this Covid SIP, and I've binge watched all your videos. Awesome instruction! I should have skipped the Fender play account I signed up for, ugh!

Outstanding!

Super helpful video, man! I'm a drummer but I love learning about bass cause having the bass and drums lock in is so important! Whenever my bass player plays a certain bass line I pretty much reverse this process and play the kick drum according to whatever notes he plays.

@dwightdawson3578

4 жыл бұрын

Keegan Dunphy at least someone else knows how it works. I feel sorry for any newbies who learned what was said in the video. I have walked away from potential paying gigs if I have to listen to a drummer tell me to follow him. Not listening to any more of these BS lessons.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keegan! Thanks for being the kind of drummer that actually listens. :)

I started playing bass to learn this lesson. After 3 yrs I'm not going to quit now.

Was super amped to see Phil Lesh at the end, Josh. Thanks for what you do.

Wow I love those graphics!

That's the power of love

Muito bom. Obrigado! Por favor, mais aulas de baixo e bateria.

Terrific class!

excellent work

Great, easy, and straightforward explanation. Thanks for the video and keeping it simple.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

Your content is very informative and entertaining. I enjoy that your acounting for most things a bass player might trouble shoot. Good job. And thank you.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good video man it makes sense. Cheers,

Super simple strategy to stay in the pocket with the drummer. And the video was frickin hilarious again! Stop making me laugh so hard… I’m tryin to learn over here. 😳🤣🤣

Im a guitarrist i fully respect you guys

it's always very useful for the bass player to actually look at the drummer while they're playing - even out of the corner of your eye. you can pick up lots of valuable timing information ( i.e. that will help you play your bass in time with the drums) from seeing the drummer's arms moving - that's why orchestras have conductors waving a baton!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Kevin! I love a drummer who actually looks up from their instrument/sheet music to see if I'm giving them a stank face or not. :P

Your channel is amazing! I want more this kind of lesson! I will pay for it! I am self teaching and you explain everything so clear!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great lesson. Thanks!

1:16 WOW THATS AN EPIC DRUM KIT!

Thank you!

0:06 the beginning part perfectly described my first experience to play with drums. Like thundering😂😂😂

Thanks man!

Thanks Josh I used to play in the 70s and early 80s but haven't held a bass until recently it's almost like starting over. Almost😁 you're video actually helped to get things rolling again

@BassBuzz

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the bass Allen!

sooooooooo grateful for u guys (or just josh idk) for providing more variety for different learning styles such a fresh way to teach thank uuuuu

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Alexis!

Bad at this i picked # 2 ,thanks for the nice lesson.

Thanks much.

Yey I have the starts of bass

Great advice for beginners. Bass and drums have a close relationship. I think both, drums and bass players can benefit a lot from knowing a little bit of the other instrument.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Agree Julio!

I love the flight of the choncords posters, very dope

I liked the second one also! 😁

Yes!! This Is So Useful For Me. Watched A Few Times And Will Continue To Do So. In My Opinion , The Three Bass Riffs Allow That "symbol" To Breathe As Well As Land On The Kick Drum. Excellent Video!! Many Thanx Cheers

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Travis!

That drum demonstrations with songs seem sick too me, good job!

It's really useful ❤

Hey josh i been coming to ur channel when i feel stuck and u always leading me in the right direction thanks

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCHHH

Impresive Lesson!!! Thank you very much!!!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Francisco!

Wow, this lesson is super helpful, thanks 👍

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

Josh, you’re the man. wish i could get one on one instruction from you! i got money and i got the time! Bass forever.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! My time is stretched pretty thin, but shoot me an email, maybe we can work something out.

Regardless of what you are playing, staying in time will have people taking notice. Based on what I've learned from Josh and others, and practicing basic rhythms to drum tracks I get lots of compliments on my timing and ability to keep the grove even when there is a mistake by myself or the guitar player.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Totally John! Groove is always priority #1.

@hilbillyshack

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly I’m an extremely average player, But I get compliments in my playing mainly because I think my timing is pretty good. I’m always amazed at how many players of a higher level don’t keep good consistent time. Is a skill worth working on.

just a newbie on bass playing with lead and rhythm guitarists who have been a duo for some 40 years - you explain it so well - thanks - Having no drummer makes my Bass stand out .... so I am taking it slow and careful - thanks!

@BassBuzz

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the bass family Bob!

Bro nice flight of the conchords poster 👍 -2:40

You are the best channel ever I learnd a lot from you!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great tip!

love the flight of the conchords poster :D

A great lesson

Starting a note with the kick is not the only way to coordinate with it. You can also END a note on the kick.

Finally! Thank you!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alastair!

Drums are really nice. :)

Great video, Love the FOTC poster!! lol

Subscribed! Great lesson, very helpful and easy to follow 🤘

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan, glad it helped!

Excellent content even for non-beginners. If I could subscribe twice I would. You just entered my top 3 bass teachers online. Mark from Talking Bass Scott Devine And now you! Great work. I can't wait for intermediate stuff.

@AgilDogsVideo

4 жыл бұрын

My favorites are Mark and Josh. Scott rambles too much, lol.

@doxx2427

4 жыл бұрын

@@AgilDogsVideo Yea, I know he takes a while to get to the point sometimes, I guess that's his personality. I was a member of SBL and I leaned ALOT from him. I like Mark and Josh's teaching style, very thoughtful. They both take every possible obstacle into consideration and address it in a systematic manner. I wish when I was just starting to play bass I had either of them as my personal tutor. I probably would be better than victor Wooten by now🤷🏾‍♂️... (or maybe not🤦🏾‍♂️)

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rashy, I appreciate that!

@fattypookums

2 жыл бұрын

You should definitely check out Anthony Muthurajah, he’s got some really informative videos on the more technical side of bass playing

Such clear instructions!!!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew!

Very helpful for this beginner, felt lost

This is killer video - so easy to follow and learn! I'm married to a bass player....heh heh...now I get it!

Dude this is perfect my stepdad bought me a bass and he's a drummer first time we tried to jam it was horrible this helps a lot

@BassBuzz

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Bass and drums jams are tricky, it can get a little boring without a melody instrument in the mix until you find the right angle. Playing along with songs together isn't a bad starting point!

Love your channel! Love the videos! Love the Cake shirt!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart! 😊

Thank you for the video!!!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😎

I am a drummer who recently started playing bass, and playing the bass with the drummer kind of comes naturally for me. I try to hit my bass notes a long with what I would play the bass drum. I have already had people in the band that I play with, that they like what I am doing because of that fact.

Great lesson Josh! One thing that works is to TAKE THE TIME to do what you covered here and have the bass and drums groove into a given beat/bassline without the rest of the parts just to get it tight. Then add the rest. It helps the others to hear that process too, but that rhythm section would do well to just practice together without the others at times. Makes a big difference.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, great suggestion.

I hope your channel gets more subs, your lessons are very helpful

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Galil! Just crossed 25k subs, thanks to all the new folks enjoying these videos!

Great content, esp. for beginners.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

I like that you're using a cheap bass in your vids. Im new at the bass and im learning a lot from your vids. Thank you man!

@BassBuzz

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mervin!

drum and bass, best friends forever

This lesson was awesome. New subscriber.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bujor!

Your videos are so helpful

@BassBuzz

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Kyla!

Love the 'cake' Shirt, buddy! Greta Video!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonah!

Another great video - thanks Josh! I see you are still giving that Squier Classic Vibe a workout!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bob!

Thank you, Josh. You are speaking my language.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome James!

Try to hit some octave while playing the root note whenever the drummer hits the snare. That helped me well during my beginner years. Learning to put some basic stuff to your playin’ will elevate your musicality. Btw great vid!

You deserve alot more subs than you currently have, bloody good content!

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks LJ!

@gohjohan

4 жыл бұрын

Not enough subs because not everyone wants to play bass. I'm keen to learn because my church needs a bass player after the social distance law is lifted. So yes, I'm using this downtime to learn and this video is very helpful because there is a drummer.