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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  • @Joseph-bk3hb
    @Joseph-bk3hb5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Luke. You're a great teacher. We all really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos.

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Joseph - I'm glad you're finding the videos useful!

  • @Zerdok311
    @Zerdok31110 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @anthonyscott16
    @anthonyscott165 жыл бұрын

    This lesson is very eye opening for me. Thanks so much for putting it together!

  • @richardhetherington2837
    @richardhetherington28374 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ertalusig
    @ertalusig5 жыл бұрын

    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 👍🏻👏

  • @lexistanford9734
    @lexistanford97342 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @spader267
    @spader2674 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Luke. been stuck at practice of the scales up and down. this is a new direction.

  • @geoffcartridge2079
    @geoffcartridge20794 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke. These lessons are so much help, i am making more progress than i imagined.

  • @Brutusque
    @Brutusque2 жыл бұрын

    This has definitely unlocked playing minor pentatonics/ blues all over the fret board alot for me. Cheers to you mate!

  • @jabberwock099
    @jabberwock0992 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @annemimi
    @annemimi4 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your videos and I’m absolutely loving them!!! Thanks for your great teaching and awesome tips!

  • @fredflintstone2654
    @fredflintstone2654 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @rocknrollgirl91
    @rocknrollgirl914 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much, this video is exactly what i was looking for, thank you for the time you spent doing it

  • @kelmarchbank
    @kelmarchbank4 жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoy working on your ideas!! Thank you very much!

  • @laxmaniac987
    @laxmaniac9874 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @darbywest6742
    @darbywest67422 жыл бұрын

    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 😊

  • @dcyprus
    @dcyprus2 жыл бұрын

    You are fantastic teacher - thank you so much for these great lessons and for creating so many helpful, free resources for people!

  • @davidrivera6017
    @davidrivera6017 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant yet in a way so simple, thanks a bunch!

  • @DiegoVansante
    @DiegoVansante4 жыл бұрын

    Finding this exercise a whole lot of fun, learning it then kind of doing it. Thanks great instruction.

  • @mixc8
    @mixc84 жыл бұрын

    Excellent just what I was looking for.

  • @TheWrate
    @TheWrate5 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this lesson! You have a great teaching style.

  • @tony956mtz4
    @tony956mtz42 жыл бұрын

    learned these shapes couple months ago and they have been really helpful on moving around the neck.. thank you so much

  • @BackBruck
    @BackBruck3 жыл бұрын

    This is my go to for noodling practice. Thanks Luke. You have a generous spirit.

  • @imanolherrero9972
    @imanolherrero9972 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Moxy770
    @Moxy7702 жыл бұрын

    Thanx Luke For taking the Time!!...Totally ROXX!!

  • @GeraldMyles
    @GeraldMyles3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @charitygonzalez683
    @charitygonzalez6832 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke !!! You have helped me a lot. Great teacher

  • @mothusimataboge9726
    @mothusimataboge9726 Жыл бұрын

    this is so fun and easy to follow, oh my word!!!

  • @leviyitzhaqgarbose3523
    @leviyitzhaqgarbose3523 Жыл бұрын

    Very impressive and inspiring...thank you!

  • @chaosir3677
    @chaosir36773 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comprehensive training materials! Ego free, teaching for free. Following !

  • @zadokmotorfreight2423
    @zadokmotorfreight24235 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Absolutely fantastic!!

  • @isaachimraj8392
    @isaachimraj83922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video, it's extremely helpful!

  • @wiwidification
    @wiwidification11 ай бұрын

    Awesome lessons, not only basic musical skill but also proper mindset to play

  • @Rahsim
    @Rahsim4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke, this is a great way to learn to incorporate the pentatonic into my playing 😁

  • @manuelramirez4345
    @manuelramirez43452 жыл бұрын

    GREAT SITE!!!! I love the tutorials, very explanatory

  • @ljmnukwa9350
    @ljmnukwa93508 ай бұрын

    This is so helpful. Thank you 🙌🏾

  • @byahengbakekang1036
    @byahengbakekang10365 жыл бұрын

    wow very thorough and informative. thanks a lot!

  • @davidbenasulin
    @davidbenasulin2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this!!

  • @noelsoto2613
    @noelsoto26134 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your willingness to share your knowledge. Give and it shall BE GIVEN UNTO YOU... Thank you very much

  • @ekilpze
    @ekilpze Жыл бұрын

    One of the best examples of how to learn this and apply it

  • @brianrodricks996
    @brianrodricks9965 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Another nice way of learning

  • @DanielLizzama
    @DanielLizzama4 жыл бұрын

    I am learning. Thank you Luke.

  • @ElChadinotunes
    @ElChadinotunes2 жыл бұрын

    Even though I knew these shapes, I've had a hard time linking them up in live situations. This helped a lot! Cheers!

  • @dawnnwilliams2946
    @dawnnwilliams29463 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @toddhammond8305
    @toddhammond83052 жыл бұрын

    This great Luke. TY.

  • @nihalnayak5483
    @nihalnayak54835 жыл бұрын

    A great video, as always! This helped a lot. Keep them coming Luke!

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nihal! And the videos will definitely keep coming!

  • @peterprince5597
    @peterprince5597 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke this is really helpful

  • @jaime65portillo1
    @jaime65portillo15 жыл бұрын

    Very good lesson thank you.

  • @danw.7483
    @danw.74835 жыл бұрын

    This is gold.....thanks Luke!!

  • @spartangabez1296
    @spartangabez12963 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, great lesson. Subscribed!

  • @christophecasse1006
    @christophecasse10065 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this good lesson.

  • @gritoderepudio1297
    @gritoderepudio12972 жыл бұрын

    You are he best. I have learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you.

  • @lesart3446
    @lesart34463 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, thank you Luke

  • @norbertorocknrollbass5196
    @norbertorocknrollbass51964 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, very good teacher. I realy appreciate.

  • @patrickvilda9929
    @patrickvilda99295 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke, great execice !

  • @karenviray3332
    @karenviray33325 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. I learned a lot. And hopefully also major pentatonics ;)

  • @kezomotto8395
    @kezomotto83954 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke for this great information...

  • @ReetikMehraa
    @ReetikMehraa3 жыл бұрын

    really well explained!

  • @georgeleyden7161
    @georgeleyden71613 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke I feel energised again.

  • @banzaibomb4980
    @banzaibomb49803 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much this was incredibly useful

  • @lawrencedecamillis190
    @lawrencedecamillis1905 жыл бұрын

    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

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear Lawrence! Thanks so much for letting me know - I never get sick of hearing things like this!

  • @aliamarneh2067
    @aliamarneh20673 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, thanks alot.

  • @mariocach8124
    @mariocach81242 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel.. Thanks man

  • @JLong-py6mx
    @JLong-py6mx5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @hayleycomet8029
    @hayleycomet80293 жыл бұрын

    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

    @imanolherrero9972

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you use these positions in different keys?

  • @johnwilliams3197
    @johnwilliams31975 жыл бұрын

    Great info love it.

  • @ZiaVallente
    @ZiaVallente2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke! God Bless

  • @dylanguerrero8153
    @dylanguerrero81533 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate helped heaps

  • @mark_vs___
    @mark_vs___3 жыл бұрын

    So sick I can’t wait to hit sick fills

  • @peterdelgatto6405
    @peterdelgatto64055 жыл бұрын

    Peter Del Gatto, I like the way you explain the pentatonic scales by playing them at the same time, thanks "Luke"

  • @obi_dient1324
    @obi_dient1324Ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the cheat, it was really helpful 🎉

  • @alexanderfairbairn-dixon5107
    @alexanderfairbairn-dixon51072 жыл бұрын

    That's a fantastic lesson. Gold dust, to be honest - that's really helped. Cheers, Luke.

  • @olnutz
    @olnutz2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible, cheers heaps!

  • @Mktroytv
    @Mktroytv3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much.. for this awesome cheat sheet.. 👍👍👍👍

  • @PedroSanchez-iv5np
    @PedroSanchez-iv5np3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best teachers thank you sir

  • @ML-nj4qi
    @ML-nj4qi3 жыл бұрын

    You my friend just earned a subscriber...good job!

  • @andrewawood3658
    @andrewawood36583 жыл бұрын

    ThAnks Luke this wAs VERY helpful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @neroasuquo7681
    @neroasuquo76815 жыл бұрын

    This just transform my improvisation.. I'm grateful

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you got something valuable out of it Nero.

  • @gannericksonrico5282
    @gannericksonrico52824 жыл бұрын

    thabkyou for showing the way sir.

  • @borisbogvg
    @borisbogvg3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks...

  • @thesundaycarpenter2514
    @thesundaycarpenter25145 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Incredibly, Awesome!

  • @edgarebidad5427
    @edgarebidad54272 жыл бұрын

    thank you good exercise 🎉🎉🎉

  • @navarrobasse3019
    @navarrobasse30193 жыл бұрын

    So easy to understand, You're the best teacher man. You are a blessing to beginners

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much @Navarro Basse - really appreciate that!

  • @TheKatMoore
    @TheKatMoore5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Thank you!

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    No worries Kat - you're welcome!

  • @artkoatanlifestyle2264
    @artkoatanlifestyle2264 Жыл бұрын

    thank you sir very much appreciated salute to you sir Luke so informative🥰💯

  • @ronaldobrito1172
    @ronaldobrito11723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot my friend!

  • @AugustineMotiar
    @AugustineMotiar4 жыл бұрын

    Cool lesson.

  • @Islamisthetics
    @Islamisthetics2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best Bass Video thanks LUKE

  • @snttv4503
    @snttv45035 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Luke is the best

  • @natasha9805
    @natasha98054 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh thank you so much 🙏🏿

  • @luquann
    @luquann Жыл бұрын

    Thank You!

  • @groovyshades8055
    @groovyshades80555 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Luke I love it

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear Zoom 111 - Thanks for watching!

  • @Loopspin
    @Loopspin5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's great Richard! Let me know how it goes over the next little while!

  • @Loopspin

    @Loopspin

    5 жыл бұрын

    Will Do Luke - Thanks again ! Knowledge sure is power.

  • @Pogokoala
    @Pogokoala4 жыл бұрын

    WOW luke that was useful as hell ty!

  • @ellaoclarit7761
    @ellaoclarit77615 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this , very useful 💕

  • @BecomeABassist

    @BecomeABassist

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it Ella! Thanks for watching.

  • @aubreydinio775
    @aubreydinio7754 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @mrjem612
    @mrjem6122 жыл бұрын

    Thaannkkk yoouuuu! That helps so much!

  • @jonviall5566
    @jonviall55665 жыл бұрын

    You are the BEST Mr Luke!

  • @brb-ok8072
    @brb-ok80724 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @suhandisuha6033
    @suhandisuha60332 жыл бұрын

    Cool, thanks

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