The Pentatonic Scale For Bass: A 'Hack' For Memorizing And Combining Pentatonic Shapes
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Do you know how most people go about learning scales - specifically the pentatonic scale for bass?
The usual process is to go up and down the scales until the 'stick' - although that could take a long time.
This process - while it's good for getting familiar with new scales - can actually be making you sound bland and robotic.
How?
Well if that's the only way you practice your scales, what do you think is going to come out whenever you start making your own bass lines, creating fills or taking solos?
If all you do is go up and down scales in isolation, you'll probably do the exact same thing when you're trying to make music.
Here's the tricky part though - just going up and down scales isn't very 'musical'. It just sounds like an exercise and that something you don't want when you're playing music.
You can 'hijack' this scale-learning process though using the method in this video to make sure that you not only learn new scales and memorize them so they stick, but you'll be able to play them fluidly all over your fretboard.
If you'd like a copy of the shapes of the pentatonic scale for bass as well as the tabs and notation for everything you see in the lesson, just go here:
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Sign up up on that page and I'll send you my free Pentatonic Scale Cheat Sheet. It's 100% awesome and 100% free.
Good luck with the lesson and happy playing!
Cheers,
Luke
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Thanks a lot Luke. You're a great teacher. We all really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos.
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Joseph - I'm glad you're finding the videos useful!
I’ve been playing bass since 1994. I’ve gotta say that the lesson concept of this video is the best lesson on scales I’ve ever seen. Plenty of people teach about scales, modes and such, but the way it’s presented in this video with linking it all together is something I’m surprised I’ve never seen anyone else do. I wish I would have seen this 25 years ago. The younger me woulda saved many hours of practicing scales the wrong way.
This lesson is very eye opening for me. Thanks so much for putting it together!
This is the most motivating and accessible lesson I've found for learning these scales. You learn them and can be creative at the same time. Great work, super lesson.
You are helping a lot of people Luke. You’re easy to follow and you are digesting the topics very well. The support materials are great as well. More power and many thanks Bro 👍🏻👏
You’re a great teacher, thank you so much for allowing so much of your resources and material be available for free. it’s really been a life saver and you are great at explaining not just concepts but the logic behind them.
Thanks a lot Luke. been stuck at practice of the scales up and down. this is a new direction.
Thanks Luke. These lessons are so much help, i am making more progress than i imagined.
This has definitely unlocked playing minor pentatonics/ blues all over the fret board alot for me. Cheers to you mate!
There are tons of similiar videos on YT yet your videos always stand out for me. They are beginner friendly, clear, on target and organized; thank you so much.
I just discovered your videos and I’m absolutely loving them!!! Thanks for your great teaching and awesome tips!
Beginning bass player here. No musical education whatsoever. Have been practicing modes but didn't understand that much about them until I downloaded your Guide to the Modes. The one sentence that made a light bulb go off in my head was to start on the 2nd note of the C major scale, D, to get the 2nd mode. Then the 3rd note, E & so on to get the modes. So obvious but overlooked. Also, stating the 6th mode was the natural minor scale was another lesson learned. I assume everyone else knows these things but they really helped. Am working my way through the guide to learn more. Thanks, Luke!
thank you so much, this video is exactly what i was looking for, thank you for the time you spent doing it
I truly enjoy working on your ideas!! Thank you very much!
This hack is great! Would love to see a similar video on moving fluidly up the neck using the different fingering positions of the major scale. Thanks Luke!
At last I get it! Thanks Luke was wondering if anybody out there was going to demonstrate HOW use to them because NO it isnt obvious to a learner. You have provided the motivation to learn & master them. Excuse me I’m off to practice 😊
You are fantastic teacher - thank you so much for these great lessons and for creating so many helpful, free resources for people!
Brilliant yet in a way so simple, thanks a bunch!
Finding this exercise a whole lot of fun, learning it then kind of doing it. Thanks great instruction.
Excellent just what I was looking for.
I absolutely love this lesson! You have a great teaching style.
learned these shapes couple months ago and they have been really helpful on moving around the neck.. thank you so much
This is my go to for noodling practice. Thanks Luke. You have a generous spirit.
You simplified this seemingly scary concept of improvising in pentatonic scales so well. Thank you so much. It's fun to play over a backing track
Thanx Luke For taking the Time!!...Totally ROXX!!
This video is such a huge help. I was instantly able to make sense of seemingly random licks I’ve collected over time and see how they can fit together by shifting to one of these shapes. I’m no longer stuck playing only one box for major and one box for minor. My improvisation just got a huge boost and I’m finally using the entire neck with ease. You’re a great teacher. Thanks so much.
Thank you Luke !!! You have helped me a lot. Great teacher
this is so fun and easy to follow, oh my word!!!
Very impressive and inspiring...thank you!
Thanks for the comprehensive training materials! Ego free, teaching for free. Following !
Wow! Absolutely fantastic!!
Thank you for making this video, it's extremely helpful!
Awesome lessons, not only basic musical skill but also proper mindset to play
Thanks Luke, this is a great way to learn to incorporate the pentatonic into my playing 😁
GREAT SITE!!!! I love the tutorials, very explanatory
This is so helpful. Thank you 🙌🏾
wow very thorough and informative. thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Thank you so much for your willingness to share your knowledge. Give and it shall BE GIVEN UNTO YOU... Thank you very much
One of the best examples of how to learn this and apply it
Thank you. Another nice way of learning
I am learning. Thank you Luke.
Even though I knew these shapes, I've had a hard time linking them up in live situations. This helped a lot! Cheers!
Hi Luke, I actually learned this scale from the E string, so going below the root in most shapes. I really liked the “hack”. Where you stay in one shape for a while then move to the next shape, etc. I like your teaching style it’s instructional, clear and concise, thank you for all your hard work.
This great Luke. TY.
A great video, as always! This helped a lot. Keep them coming Luke!
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nihal! And the videos will definitely keep coming!
Thanks Luke this is really helpful
Very good lesson thank you.
This is gold.....thanks Luke!!
Oh man, great lesson. Subscribed!
Thank you for this good lesson.
You are he best. I have learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you.
Excellent, thank you Luke
Thanks, very good teacher. I realy appreciate.
Thanks Luke, great execice !
Thanks for this video. I learned a lot. And hopefully also major pentatonics ;)
Thank you Luke for this great information...
really well explained!
Thanks Luke I feel energised again.
Thank you so much this was incredibly useful
Luke , this is by far the best video on this topic. it has really opened up the fretboard. your teaching style really made it clear.thanks
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear Lawrence! Thanks so much for letting me know - I never get sick of hearing things like this!
Great lesson, thanks alot.
Love your channel.. Thanks man
I’m so glad to find your channel!! Quite honestly this is the first time in 31 years playing bass that I actually feel comfortable playing the pentatonic scale all over the fret board!! The other videos are awesome as well!, Thank you so much!,
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of thing I love to hear J. Long! Thanks so much for commenting - I love hearing how people use the stuff I talk about in the lessons.
This video helped me in a way other lessons have failed to until now - thank you so much!! I just solo'd in several different keys using these shapes for the first time in my life - super exciting!!
@imanolherrero9972
Жыл бұрын
How do you use these positions in different keys?
Great info love it.
Thank you Luke! God Bless
Thanks mate helped heaps
So sick I can’t wait to hit sick fills
Peter Del Gatto, I like the way you explain the pentatonic scales by playing them at the same time, thanks "Luke"
Thanks a lot for the cheat, it was really helpful 🎉
That's a fantastic lesson. Gold dust, to be honest - that's really helped. Cheers, Luke.
Incredible, cheers heaps!
Thanks so much.. for this awesome cheat sheet.. 👍👍👍👍
One of the best teachers thank you sir
You my friend just earned a subscriber...good job!
ThAnks Luke this wAs VERY helpful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This just transform my improvisation.. I'm grateful
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got something valuable out of it Nero.
thabkyou for showing the way sir.
Awesome! Thanks...
Awesome! Incredibly, Awesome!
thank you good exercise 🎉🎉🎉
So easy to understand, You're the best teacher man. You are a blessing to beginners
@BecomeABassist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much @Navarro Basse - really appreciate that!
Brilliant. Thank you!
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
No worries Kat - you're welcome!
thank you sir very much appreciated salute to you sir Luke so informative🥰💯
Thanks a lot my friend!
Cool lesson.
This is the best Bass Video thanks LUKE
Thank you very much. Luke is the best
Oh my gosh thank you so much 🙏🏿
Thank You!
Great stuff Luke I love it
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear Zoom 111 - Thanks for watching!
Awesome lesson Luke - I have been playing the same tired Pentatonic lick for years :} You've opened up a new world for me. Thank You !
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
That's great Richard! Let me know how it goes over the next little while!
@Loopspin
5 жыл бұрын
Will Do Luke - Thanks again ! Knowledge sure is power.
WOW luke that was useful as hell ty!
thank you for this , very useful 💕
@BecomeABassist
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Ella! Thanks for watching.
Thank you!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thaannkkk yoouuuu! That helps so much!
You are the BEST Mr Luke!
luke, believe me when i tell you that you are the best bass teacher around. simple, direct and with your image ... makes me more confident to start. do you have a structured course. as in first video then this next video. i desperatly want to start but i dont want to be the chicken that crossed the road. in fact i am willing to join your online course if you have one. no one is as good and clear as you. they dont incourage as you do.
Cool, thanks