How to solo on a II V I... LIKE A PRO!

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In this lesson we've got a VERY special guest... the amazing bassist, Rich Brown
Someone who in my opinion is one of the most talented bassists on the planet. Period.
And if that's not enough, he's an amazing educator too.
In this lesson he's going to show you a new approach to take when soloing over a 2-5-1...
And Trust me - it's awesome.
I'd never thought about approaching it this way... but after Rich explained what he was doing, it was like a light bulb going off - I've been shedding it ever since, lol!
I think you're... in fact scrap that... I KNOW you're going to love this lesson...
As always, see you in the shed...
Scott :)
PS. If you enjoy this new lesson, make sure to check out the brand new course that we've just released... "Mastering the Modes for the Improvising Bass Player with Rich Brown"... it's a game changer!
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  • @stephenclark7013
    @stephenclark70136 жыл бұрын

    You hear solo,s by musicians and wonder where they get those notes from, this is the first time i,ve ever watched a musician explain how to organise your soloing over a II-V-I to make it as simple as possible and yet retain that precious tension and relief over both Harmony and Melody absolutely priceless thanks so much for this i play the saxophone as well as bass guitar so i,m finding new ideas all the time Thanks Scott

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yo Stephen, great to hear you enjoyed it man! :)

  • @romainftz2289

    @romainftz2289

    3 ай бұрын

    Quand j'entends ces solos, cela me décourage, je me demande si j'arriverai un jour, mais je continue à bosser, merci !

  • @evanrabenasolo2077

    @evanrabenasolo2077

    2 ай бұрын

    @@romainftz2289 Si une personne peut y arriver, tu peux y arrriver, il suffit de jamais lacher :)

  • @hernan_guitar
    @hernan_guitar6 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s not a matter of what’s really happening harmonically, but a matter of getting that same effect in an easier way. D is the root of the II chord, the 5th of the V and the 9th of the I, so it’s a good note to concentrate on. That’s why the chooses it to play all this modes in D. On the II (Dm7) he plays D Dorian, cause, as he says, it is the corresponding mode (same notes as C major). So no mysteries there. Now, it’s on the V (G7), the dominant, the most tense chord, where he moves away from the tonic in search of more exotic colors. This provides him with some very jazzy notes. D Locrian has the same notes as C minor: Bb (minor 3rd), Eb (minor 6th or 13th), Ab, (minor 9th). That’s a lot of flavor! And D Phrygian has the same notes as Bb major: Bb (minor 3rd), Eb (minor 6th). On the I (Cmaj7), D Dorian equals to coming back to C major (but emphasizing the 9th). D Mixolydian (same notes as G major), just adds the augmented 4th (F#) he likes so much. I’m a classically trained musician, and this is how I understand what he’s doing. I hope I was clear enough to help those who didn’t understand it and that they can also start approaching their improvisations this way.

  • @kyte4506

    @kyte4506

    6 жыл бұрын

    Can you clearify what you mean by he goes three 5th away in opposite direction with both of the possibilities? I got quite confuse about that :D thank you!

  • @sidnandedic3120

    @sidnandedic3120

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hernán Renom Hey mate, sorry to involve in conversation like this but D Phrygian have not the same notes like A major.D Phrygian is the 3 th mode from Bb major , which have to flats Bb and Eb. Hope that’s ok. Cheers

  • @kyte4506

    @kyte4506

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ohh. Thank you guys. I got it now xD

  • @hernan_guitar

    @hernan_guitar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sidnan Dedic You’re absolutely right!! My mistake. I must have been thinking of D Lydian. Thanks for the correction. Will edit my comment. Cheers!

  • @Nicky-T

    @Nicky-T

    6 жыл бұрын

    @Herman Renom, your explanation makes way more sense. I think it's more helpful (simpler) to know what the modes are related to the tonic key, not every chord--very confusing. Then, to emphasize a certain scale degree, just SAY that! I basically had to do all the work you did in order to make this practicable, e.g., playing a Dorian over a ii chord is simply playing Ionian on the tonic (which you were already doing) with the ii chord tones emphasized. At the very least, if you are going to talk about modes over a chord, keep it consistent and use the chord (ii on ii, V on V) you are playing on.

  • @KeithCopeland778
    @KeithCopeland7782 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Rich is PHENOMENAL!!!! Not only is he an incredible bassist, but he's also a great instructor and a very cool and humble person!!! That's a beautiful-looking and sounding Ken Lawrence bass!!!

  • @deangroves8198
    @deangroves81982 жыл бұрын

    I was lucky enough to meet Rich. Coolest, funkiest bloke I've ever met, so down to earth and such a great tutor and musician

  • @mbrsart
    @mbrsart6 жыл бұрын

    Man, when he did that D Locrian thing, I had to pause the video and take a moment to let my shock subside. Before I heard it, I was like, "What are you doing, dude?" But then when I heard it, it was BRILLIANT.

  • @einarabelc5

    @einarabelc5

    6 жыл бұрын

    Michael Bradley-Robbins To me, it sounds terrible, but hey if what you wanted is dissonance that does it.

  • @mbrsart

    @mbrsart

    6 жыл бұрын

    JoseitoEdlVodao Well, I do listen to atonal music for fun sometimes, so I guess it's not everybody's cup of tea.

  • @estebanb7166

    @estebanb7166

    5 жыл бұрын

    You must be easily shocked

  • @bassoelettrico
    @bassoelettrico6 жыл бұрын

    A great point of view, really inspiring to study new way to improvise, thanks 👍🏻

  • @davidhammers9708
    @davidhammers97086 жыл бұрын

    A concept beautiful in its simplicity, and as always with Rich, great playing!

  • @RyMuEntertainment
    @RyMuEntertainment5 жыл бұрын

    Dude is sooo fluid. I love his sound.🤙🏾

  • @clscls9481
    @clscls94816 жыл бұрын

    I'm a professional Bass Player I play all over and I'm a very good soloist, however after watching some of these guys solo using the different scales it has really taken me to the next level of soloing, once these patterns are learned you become a soloing king in any key... its crazy

  • @MarcBisson-zw5yj

    @MarcBisson-zw5yj

    7 күн бұрын

    lol

  • @BassForever44
    @BassForever446 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. Completely new approach to the 2 5 1 despite I studied it ages ago. Very refreshing!! Thanks Scott!

  • @bottomsupbass
    @bottomsupbass6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much to Scott for helping all bass players with his knowledge and suggestions. He makes all this available and a bunch of it is free of charge. He is a credit and star in the greater community of musicians. Please do your part and than him or even more importantly, thank him where it counts.....give him money. He dedicates so much of his time to helping other musicians and deserves the support we can give him. Donate now!!

  • @__-df1nc
    @__-df1nc6 жыл бұрын

    Mind officially blown! I'm trying his Rich's approach right now and it sounds awesome. Especially the dominant mode over the major chord. Scott's and the other instructors videos are always inspiring.

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear you're digging it Scott :)

  • @thebassrogue
    @thebassrogue6 жыл бұрын

    Duuude! Rich Brown is awesome on top of awesome

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    I know, lol! ;)

  • @thomasdrake5655
    @thomasdrake56556 жыл бұрын

    I know it's only a snippet of the whole lesson but this has made a lot of sense!!!! Lots to play with

  • @reginaldfitzpatrick8681
    @reginaldfitzpatrick86815 жыл бұрын

    Very informative lesson. It makes so much sense to have the freedom of where to take the sound you want, but having a decent gameplan on giving the notes a certain feeling at a certain time to keep it semi-consistant.

  • @officerchad-lspd1969
    @officerchad-lspd19696 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT EXACTLY WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR! Thanks guys 😎

  • @celiomota7603
    @celiomota76036 жыл бұрын

    Rich Brown is the most modest, charm and friendly guy I have known, besides his enormous talent and musicianship...wou!! amazing bass player, I salute you master!!!

  • @xmead1
    @xmead15 жыл бұрын

    Loved Rich Brown since 2004, when I heard him on the Autorickshaw - Four Higher album.

  • @Tonyous
    @Tonyous6 жыл бұрын

    7:43 "...it's my choice!" LOL

  • @richbrownbass

    @richbrownbass

    6 жыл бұрын

    😉

  • @2Chron20
    @2Chron206 жыл бұрын

    One of the best ii,V,I chord progression... cool interpretations I've heard.. and perhaps, most importantly, He keeps it musical, interesting and inspiring 👍

  • @juliusangelodelacruz1099
    @juliusangelodelacruz10996 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful bass modes lesson. Thank you so much, you guys are heroes.

  • @akanimohmartins9510
    @akanimohmartins95105 жыл бұрын

    Amazing solo thanks Scott's for sharing this.

  • @lorenzoluciani651
    @lorenzoluciani6516 жыл бұрын

    This lesson is Gold ! Thanks Scott and Rich for that !

  • @micheldindaine8403
    @micheldindaine84036 жыл бұрын

    HAPPY NEW YEAR AND KEEP PLAYING THOSE BEAUTIFULL BASS SOLOS

  • @jcmcclain57
    @jcmcclain576 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott! Very enlightening way to look at structure.

  • @jahiasad
    @jahiasad6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! This is an amazing tutorial. Opens up the empty spaces in the improv arena.

  • @1133952
    @11339523 жыл бұрын

    Opened a new world for me. Thanks!

  • @renzogentile7865
    @renzogentile78652 жыл бұрын

    The most clear explanation for get out the boring modal improvisation great man

  • @andreadinardo6738
    @andreadinardo67383 жыл бұрын

    Rich and Scott are the 2 best music teachers of all web! That's sure!

  • @mosesdreylegend4981
    @mosesdreylegend49816 жыл бұрын

    I'm blessed by this lecture

  • @erichouser7756
    @erichouser77565 ай бұрын

    Digging on his channel to relearn to play well after a decade of not playing. His new beginner course is so informative. His voice is so calming and unjudging. Great person

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    5 ай бұрын

    Rich is awesome, both as a player and as a person!

  • @thomasjakel6533
    @thomasjakel65336 жыл бұрын

    Woaw,thats a masterclass,thanx for posting

  • @intellectualmofo8956
    @intellectualmofo8956Ай бұрын

    Yeah, my boys finally got my favorite bass teacher on the show

  • @alaindeloin6741
    @alaindeloin67416 жыл бұрын

    waouhhhh c la classe ! really nice and musical way of playing. I'd have adored having a bass teacher like you, guy. Regards from France.

  • @gilbertofinolmusic
    @gilbertofinolmusic6 жыл бұрын

    This is gold! Thank you!

  • @daniels4742
    @daniels47426 жыл бұрын

    I love his passion!

  • @dowsemeister
    @dowsemeister6 жыл бұрын

    that was really great! Your videos are very creative and fun to watch.

  • @dinoamos
    @dinoamos6 жыл бұрын

    great lesson! simple, powerful and practical to apply!

  • @adde65
    @adde656 жыл бұрын

    Great musician, great lesson. Thanks Scott & Rich.

  • @vinnysilveira4685
    @vinnysilveira46856 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for such knowledge!

  • @LionAndALamb
    @LionAndALamb10 ай бұрын

    The coolest thing about this is getting an example of how a master of the instrument thinks about composing a solo.

  • @Grillmouth
    @Grillmouth6 жыл бұрын

    Rich Brown! My Man!!!!!

  • @robertocapocchi8379
    @robertocapocchi83796 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lesson.

  • @Jorduan100
    @Jorduan1006 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing - this makes a lot more sense to me than the traditional arpeggio orientated approach.

  • @dblbassted
    @dblbassted6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly taught AND played. Man....

  • @benjaminbenjamin4991
    @benjaminbenjamin4991 Жыл бұрын

    I love this concept

  • @videoschiche8367
    @videoschiche83676 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! As every Friday, today you gave me materials to study for the decades to come! And thanks Mr. Rich Brown for sharing those so precious ideas with us, he made my day! ;-)

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in every Friday - means a LOT! :)

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    How can someone "dislike" this video? I don't get it. It 's great!

  • @lukasonbass2155
    @lukasonbass21556 жыл бұрын

    Damn! Great lesson and his tone so cool

  • @Democracy_Manifest
    @Democracy_Manifest4 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson. Straight to the point (once it gets going!)

  • @kathleenforsythe7629
    @kathleenforsythe76296 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank you!

  • @perseus2362
    @perseus23623 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Dorian on the II was a given, but I would have never though of playing Phrygian over a V. Sounds great. Thanks for the tips.

  • @jasperlumethani1239
    @jasperlumethani12396 жыл бұрын

    So BEAUTIFUL concepts papa Thank you

  • @francoisbrisson2145
    @francoisbrisson21456 жыл бұрын

    I just reconcialated with modes. Wonderful stuff, the course is mind blowing.

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! :)

  • @shane881211
    @shane8812116 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and educational, Thanks SBL

  • @agustincolinacornejo6092
    @agustincolinacornejo60923 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you very much. I have been looking for this information for a while. I would love to know more about this. Thanks from Argentina

  • @dalandanpatriarca1125
    @dalandanpatriarca11256 жыл бұрын

    Man, Rich Brown's my favorite!

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mine too Dale... MONSTER skills!

  • @malesmandi
    @malesmandi4 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit i’ve never been so excited watching a lesson online!!! Cant wait to practice this next morning!!

  • @tmalone
    @tmalone4 жыл бұрын

    Never thought I’d have a reason to use locrian... thank you!

  • @brandonmalone1893

    @brandonmalone1893

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really? Locrian has always been one of my favorite sounds

  • @laurentalvaro6187
    @laurentalvaro61876 жыл бұрын

    So cool. I loved it !

  • @The_official_c
    @The_official_c6 жыл бұрын

    Rich Brown is insane! Im definitely taking these ideas on board

  • @thehoomanshow3315
    @thehoomanshow33152 жыл бұрын

    Thnk you ver much i'l try to use these on all my next bass solo's.

  • @albertogazzi14
    @albertogazzi145 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson!!

  • @chironjo
    @chironjo4 жыл бұрын

    This is some good stuff!!! Maybe one if not the best jazz bass or guitar (can be applied to guitar too) improvisational tutorial I've seen in some time.

  • @edwardellul7190
    @edwardellul71906 жыл бұрын

    Amazing . I really like the #11 . It just makes the line as sweet as candy . thumbs up

  • @SK-wh5zq
    @SK-wh5zq5 жыл бұрын

    Wow... this is tricky and amazing.

  • @joekelly7505
    @joekelly75056 жыл бұрын

    I learned modes years ago, but always kind of kept it one mode per song centered on the key -- plus major or minor pentatonic to create the color and tension, which results in a kind of boxy -- no pun intended -- boring rock n' roll sound. Had never thought of playing a different mode for each chord change. I mean, what can I say, incredibly simple but my mind is blown! Learning new tricks from the pros, thanks!

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Joe, keep groovin' :)

  • @fredh9808
    @fredh98086 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @fritzpageot8991
    @fritzpageot89916 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you so much Scott

  • @carljackson1855
    @carljackson18553 жыл бұрын

    Sweet I saw this B4 in 2018 it's still Sweet!

  • @SteffiHenri1992
    @SteffiHenri19926 жыл бұрын

    so helpful, thank you very much

  • @Zip2461996
    @Zip24619966 жыл бұрын

    IMMENSE lesson thank you for notifying me!

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    6 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Vasilis... glad you enjoyed Rich tearing it up :)

  • @billylikitsakosmusic6367
    @billylikitsakosmusic63676 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring lesson. Thanks rich. :-)

  • @olivierogianfagna2441
    @olivierogianfagna24416 жыл бұрын

    Really cool tips!

  • @RobertoFontolan
    @RobertoFontolan6 жыл бұрын

    great lesson!

  • @scottjuhnke6825
    @scottjuhnke6825 Жыл бұрын

    I recently discovered Rich purely by an accident of the KZread Algorithm. REALLY appreciate you having shared this!

  • @donaldbest7621
    @donaldbest76213 жыл бұрын

    This is foundational. When musicians get this, the world is your oyster!

  • @buddypearson
    @buddypearson6 жыл бұрын

    Rich did it yet again 👏👏👏👏

  • @tonyb2337
    @tonyb23375 жыл бұрын

    Another good one, thanks!

  • @dopamining7621
    @dopamining76216 жыл бұрын

    He`s incredible.

  • @Wademanthebassman
    @Wademanthebassman2 жыл бұрын

    great vid

  • @todungpandjaitan4102
    @todungpandjaitan41026 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh...I got it!!! To be no rule, still we have to start with the rule.....Tq, Mr Rich Brown!!!

  • @Pudsy440
    @Pudsy4406 жыл бұрын

    GREAT bass noodling by Rich on those skinny bass strings!! Really good stuff! :D

  • @piercerobertsmusic4393
    @piercerobertsmusic4393 Жыл бұрын

    Gonna mess around with this tomorrow. So cool!!!

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @tonysavannah4839
    @tonysavannah48392 жыл бұрын

    clear. thanks !!!

  • @CliffHairston
    @CliffHairston6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!!!

  • @peterstone5375
    @peterstone53756 жыл бұрын

    I thought wtf, that s so obvious, why I didn t think about before... then I realized that just play D minor melodic on this G7 and u it s like u play Mixolydian #4, and it sounds really cool. Thank you Mr Ray Brown!!!

  • @davismelville1404
    @davismelville1404 Жыл бұрын

    Ive been learning from Rich Brown recently, he is a really good educator.

  • @devinebass

    @devinebass

    Жыл бұрын

    💯💯💯

  • @fabiocopani8311
    @fabiocopani83116 жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @gallaxyquest
    @gallaxyquest Жыл бұрын

    More Rich Brown please!!!

  • @kindnick58
    @kindnick586 жыл бұрын

    BOOM! Brilliant

  • @micheldindaine8403
    @micheldindaine84036 жыл бұрын

    it was my favorite tv sound track too, and I could'nt watch it without being on time to hear the music of it. BIG UP FROM FRANCE BROTHER and by the way I love your impro, it is so f--cking lyrical.

  • @richbrownbass

    @richbrownbass

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peace, love, & Happy New Year from Toronto, Canada. And thanks so much for your very kind words. Means a lot.

  • @logikadankenyataan6284
    @logikadankenyataan62846 жыл бұрын

    This is awsome mr.scot.... So coollllll... Thx sir

  • @jasperlumethani1239
    @jasperlumethani12396 жыл бұрын

    Awesome concepts

  • @EdgarSolorzano
    @EdgarSolorzano6 жыл бұрын

    How can people possibly dislike this video? this is so juicy and useful, thanks Scott, great material as usual!

  • @juxtaposeism

    @juxtaposeism

    6 жыл бұрын

    it´s just troll bots, don´t mind ;-)

  • @lionmenmusic6144

    @lionmenmusic6144

    6 жыл бұрын

    or if youre triggered by the bad right hand technique haha... those tendons are rubbing his bones a lot

  • @jamescandela7304

    @jamescandela7304

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most likely because the backing track isn’t provided.

  • @cassweller39
    @cassweller392 жыл бұрын

    Having read many of the comments I humbly add the following: There is a certain economy of having a single point of reference to serve as the root of the three scales played over each chord in this case D However, there are several disadvantages in this approach. I'll focus on the idea of D locrian for G7. First, to know what notes to play you have to know either that D locrian is the 7th mode of the Eb major scale or where in general the semitones of the locrian mode occur ( 1-2 and 4-5). By the way the same applies when D locrian is replaced with G phrygian, although G phrygian at least locates the root of the V chord. Second, focusing on modes draws attention away from the chord tones and their harmonic function. Whether D locrian or G phrygian, the chord scale corresponds to G7 sus (C no B) b9(Ab) +9(Bb) b13(Eb). All I'm suggesting is that the idea of using the 7th mode of the Eb major scale be paired with an understanding of the notes in relation to G7 function.

  • @motorbitin
    @motorbitin6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @ianhendrytube
    @ianhendrytube6 жыл бұрын

    Dude is sick!

  • @gallaxyquest
    @gallaxyquest6 жыл бұрын

    Wow love this video

  • @monierb8984
    @monierb89846 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video !