5 Bass Solo Fails (why you sound bad when you try)

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5 Bass Solo Fails (why you sound bad when you try)

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2 жыл бұрын

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The thorny subject of soloing on bass has been a long and fiercely contested debate. As a bass player, you don't HAVE to be a great soloist and many of the best bass players out there are known for simply holding down the groove and supporting what’s already happening.
BUT being able to step out front whenever your big moment comes is something that many bass players would love to be able to do. And in this video I’m going to walk you through the five surefire ways to fix your bass solos.
As always, see you in the shed…
Scott :)
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@bbellomusic 2 жыл бұрын

#1 could also be “modes” #2 … “on the 1” #4… “the same licks” #5 … “ in 1 or 2 keys” But also 100% agree with all of your answers.

@YourFavoriteChef 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing bass for around 12 years and Scott always has something new to show me. Love this channel!

@johnfollis2357 2 жыл бұрын

Another at least three fails. 1: Lack of articulation. When you are playing melodies on bass, you don't make the notes sing with some human expression. So you don't add Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, Slides, String-bending, or Vibrato. So add those articulations into your playing and you'll see and here some wonderful results. 2: You don't add dynamics into your playing. So you play quiet all the time or you are just slamming away all the time. So you can learn to pluck hard or soft and learn how to control your plucking intensity on the fly. So learn some dynamics and your solos will work out for the better. And finally 3: You don't understand Tone-shaping. Now obviously you have to move your fretting-hand around all over the place because you have to fret notes. But you forget that you can move your plucking-hand as well. Usually it is glued to the neck pickup. I was guilty of this too. And being on the neck pickup is a grate default position for your average bass playing in a band setting. But unglue that plucking-hand and move it around as you pluck. If you do that, you will add tone-shaping into your solos and that can make them even more interesting.

@shipsahoy1793 2 жыл бұрын

Good supplemental support ! I’ll tell you what, all of Scott’s 5 fails really lead back to fail # 1, especially #2, 3, and 4. That said, your 3 fails pretty much fall into the same category. Hence, it looks like you could kind of say there’s two major fails, and each of those two fails have sub points that need to be addressed. 👨🏻 1) Melody 2) Vocalization

@sabin97 2 жыл бұрын

i completely agree. articulation and dynamics bring A LOT of colour into your playing.

@wyrdstone85 2 жыл бұрын

Agree entirely - these are the best ways to introduce some personal character into your playing.

@michaelroche4559 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! I’ve been thumping bass for almost 40 years now, and I learn something new from all your videos. Off to the woodshed!

@jacksonskog8801 2 жыл бұрын

This was the perfect video for me to watch right now, I’ve been feeling like I’m stuck in a rut with my playing and I can’t wait to practice this stuff. Awesome as usual!

@thomasboulenger6961 2 жыл бұрын

There’s always someone to click on the thumb down, but why ?? Scott is a very good pedagogue and in addition he is a very good bassist. It is possible that this lesson is not complete but it manages to give a maximum of information in a short video, otherwise it would take more than 10 hours of video to explain all the tricks of improvisation and harmony

@DanDanDoe 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like many people click dislike if the video's not the exact information they were looking for or they just didn't particularly care for it. I only dislike videos that I think nobody should see, so I actually hardly ever do that. If it wasn't what I'm looking for I'll just leave.

@TheMusicRecordingNetwork 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i could play like the.... 4:18 "You Don't Leave Space" I can't wait to hear someone day these words to me.... Right now all us none soloers do is leave mad space....lol Nice lesson and I do understand what he is getting at. Peace and love to all bass players

@2beemoka 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Scott! I may not be a bass soloist, but it's a very good lesson to learn

@rholanram 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much Scott, your Practice Accelerator drastically improved my Bass knowledge, technique, confidence and desire to improve. I'm really considering purchasing the Jazz Accelerator to move further along my Bass odyssey. Keep, keeping it Bass!

@didacticdudes622 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'm very guilty of only using the minor pentatonic so this will be very helpful for breaking out of that and learning more arpeggios. Thanks Scott!

@eliassantos1334 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What a superb content!

@rescuejumbo3440 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr scott. This is really an eye opener

@metallutca 2 жыл бұрын

Guilty for #2. Great stuff! Thank you, Scott 👍🏽

@Musouk66 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully presented SD.. You showed me what I need.. I’m still not enrolled but don’t fold. SBL FOREVER… I becoming a badass and will want to jump on board after I finish this course.

@RexyFan 2 жыл бұрын

I’m signing up ! And I can’t wait to be a better bass player in 15 weeks.

@rob0nemusic369 2 жыл бұрын

I just shift from a 4 strings bass tuned in B standard to a 5 strings, so I have the G string back. I also started to get interested in bass solos and tapping, but didn't know where to start. Thanks to make this video !

@zinger0129 2 жыл бұрын

Fail #4 cut me deep, but dang you're right. Love the advice, I'm already feeling how chord tones can help me work off that bad habit.

@iainctduncan 8 ай бұрын

Great video! If I could add one, it would be starting on the downbeat of one. I STILL do this on my main instrument as soon as I'm working on something that is difficult for me. lol

@LukeBass1000 2 жыл бұрын

Boy that Ken Smith sounds killer! I'm guilty of #2 especially and my own pet peeve...losing the groove.

@tbassbu2b 2 жыл бұрын

This video did it for me. Just enrolled!

@joldisyri8936 2 жыл бұрын

I know the arpeggios so I will definetly practice this!!! Thanks

@brianwilliams1588 Жыл бұрын

The one term I will never forget when it comes to soloing came from a Jazz Festival I went to in high school. The judges listen and record on tape their thoughts, tips, and critiques for the bands they were listening to. There was one judge commenting on a saxophone solo and referred to, and I quote: "Diarrhea of the horn" and went on to explain that it is not enough to know what notes to use, but also when not to play a note at all, and that goes for all instruments. Also, in art, this idea is referred to as "negative space," and it's the idea that an object can't have form if the empty space around it doesn't also have form.

@devinebass Жыл бұрын

That's an unforgettable lesson indeed dude! Embracing the negative space is SO important! 🙌🏻🧡🔥

@shakyblues2099 2 жыл бұрын

Bass solo... Best part of any gig to use the gents and go to the bar. I play bass, I love playing in bands and I love the sound of the bass... But bass solos (just like drum solos) are the musical equivalent of an ad break in a TV show for me. I'm sure the people making the adverts are very talented, but I'm putting the kettle on...

@chuckshipley9917 2 жыл бұрын

Always been a pocket player kinda like Cliff Williams. My job is to make the guitar players shine. A rock solid rhythm section is critical to any band. I make it a point not to bore people with my noodling.

@lesjayco7785 2 жыл бұрын

As a drummer I totally agree no one needs a bass or drum solo except the player.

@chazmartin5725 2 жыл бұрын

Then you shouldn't be playing bass...that or you should improve your playing so that it's the exciting part. No one left when Bootsy solos.

@shakyblues2099 2 жыл бұрын

@@chazmartin5725 Fair comment. I love playing bass. Been in bands for years. Never felt a bass solo was an exciting thing though. I've seen Bootsy Collins play. Amazing and talented musician no doubt. I'm bored after ten minutes still. I like songs, that's all. Just personal preference. As a comparison... I like watching football, but don't enjoy those guys who can do tricks with a football all day. Very clever, but mundane. I rather see two whole teams play a game. Just personal opinion.

@martian9999 2 жыл бұрын

agreed. James Jamerson and Jack Bruce preferred to never solo.

@jorgeenriquerossotto4776 2 жыл бұрын

You're amazing!

@fncoder 2 жыл бұрын

You guys get to solo?

@LukeBass1000 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@urisluzker8779 Жыл бұрын

Bruhhhh

@glockdookie5231 3 ай бұрын

Burrrrr

@robertvillegas7472 Ай бұрын

Great comeback!🤙🏾👍🏾

@lallomario1820 2 жыл бұрын

thx man it's great for beginner bass like me

@gohome116 2 жыл бұрын

This guy love being in the spot light

@sabin97 2 жыл бұрын

these short, simple videos are amazingly helpful. it's easy to grasp what you mean, but they also give you a lot of homework, so you can see real progress.

@the_real_brett_h 2 жыл бұрын

Killer advice, wish I d seen this Jazz course before enrolling on the technique accelerator, the technique is great and I am enjoying it but this would have been more relevant, being honest.

@TheBassfresh 11 ай бұрын

Right on! btw Julliard does not teach jazz theory etc, they teach melodies and counterpoint.

@stefanoribas Жыл бұрын

Best Channel on KZfaq

@ssoonnyymm 2 жыл бұрын

best lesson

@woggiegirl 2 жыл бұрын

#2 - also starting every phrase on "1" #4 - always using the proscribed scale for the particular chord type

@mr_sekyi2641 2 жыл бұрын

good topic bruh

@paulginaven7986 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could scoop that extra $200, looks like a great course, Scott!

@louisb5563 2 жыл бұрын

Clever test pattern!

@charlesmcgehee3227 Жыл бұрын

You really are an outstanding teacher Scott. Yes I know you never gave seen a comment like this.

@devinebass Жыл бұрын

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@witzendoz 2 жыл бұрын

😂. You told not to do everything I try not to do but fall back into, I do find the soloing is very effected by the other guys you are playing with, som actually get lost when I don’t play the root notes, drives me mad. One thing I found that helped me solo was to solo using no root notes which is a great challenge.

@graemerobertson5160 2 жыл бұрын

I know I had a go at you for your recent modes video - but to give you your dues, by contrast, this is superb. And there is s a reason- the structure. You state clearly & simply what the fails are, demonstrate them, and then show how to avoid them. Well done Scotty.

@mikemitchell3889 2 жыл бұрын

Scott, Is the accelerator course separate from your bass lessons course I already subscribe to? Thanks, Mike

@cocobass 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! The most informative, helpful 10 minutes I have ever seen in bass instruction.

@j3tztbassman123 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts on the blank spaces: 1 scales 2 the root 3 the box 4 the lick 5 at home- not going out and seeing what others are doing.

@user-uy3bq6lx2z 2 жыл бұрын

Good day! Tell, please, what's the model of guitar you have in this video!?

@Boris_Chang Жыл бұрын

Was that Dennis Davis with Jaco?

@dr34mr11 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott! What are those wonderful little animals on ur headstock?

@lunchhboxx 10 ай бұрын

I have a question, for improv on bass for beginners should you only play the notes in that chord? I am just so confused with that

@alethallinger 2 жыл бұрын

pow! you rock!

@k5psb 2 жыл бұрын

Due to neuropathy in my left hand, I can no longer play bass guitar. For the last few months I have been using a Novation Bass Station II to play keyboard bass mostly with my right hand. My question is whether the Jazz Accelerator would be useful for someone in my position.

@buckemptier 2 жыл бұрын

If you are playing keyboard you do best to take keyboard lessons. Embrace the keyboard and you will enhance your abitity to platy all instruments. When you take music courses at a university theory courses are all taught on the keyboard, then you have lessons on playing your instrument. Whay he's talking about,all it it, for example playing the arpegios, thats all done on a keyboard too, so if your learned the keyboard you be able to do what's in this class and then some.

@taylorgibsoncooper 2 жыл бұрын

May i ask what the glove is for?

@resilientme2309 3 ай бұрын

I see the enrolment for the Jazz Accelerator course has now closed - it says it starts in late August so have you reached the student limit? If so, when is the next one scheduled? Thanks!

@devinebass 3 ай бұрын

This was for the first enrolment of the Jazz Accelerator when it launched 2 years ago. The Jazz Accelerator will be re-launching later this year as a higher tier course with dedicated coaching (at a higher price point). Details TBA

@xinmusicUK 2 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely guilty of 2 and 3 more often than not 😬

@agirrium 2 жыл бұрын

What’s that bass that Jaco is holding in 1:21?

@peterveres2942 2 жыл бұрын

How did Gene Simons make the opening clip?

@musicalmcbride 6 ай бұрын

I feel called out.

@d4ndle 2 жыл бұрын

Please get Matthew Ramsey on the program. Guy is a monster, and has a super unique sound.

@TheChocDonk2000 2 жыл бұрын

Guilty of number 4 something fvcking fierce.

@sicilianmammalian 2 жыл бұрын

I start on 2 instead of root for tension and release

@pmccurdy 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Scott, Where is The backing track?

@kearnsbass Ай бұрын

What kind of bass is Scott playing in this video, make and model?

@devinebass Ай бұрын

This is an early 80s Ken Smith BT4 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6mDdtGTkuCVaYU.html&pp=ygUNU0JMIGtlbiBzbWl0aA%3D%3D

@normg2242 2 жыл бұрын

I've got all five down pat, which surprised me. But my solos still suck. Why? I keep getting lost in the chord sequence. ..!!!

@rtgrooves3451 2 жыл бұрын

🤘

@NishanthVikraman 2 жыл бұрын

What's that lil thingee on Scott's tuners?

@vladlipovsky2915 2 жыл бұрын

Kermit

@ricardojmestre 2 жыл бұрын

A bass without Kermit is like a punk without ideas.

@Jack-pp2ng 2 жыл бұрын

I need one of these little guys anyone know where I can get one?

@IceyFlame500 2 жыл бұрын

Scott Devine plays so damn fine

@aria.vega5 2 жыл бұрын

The root thing is my bad habit.

@Clarod03 2 жыл бұрын

Fail #4 Club here! :) haha

@ruairibyrne8658 2 жыл бұрын

8:00

@antoniopizarro7670 2 жыл бұрын

There is no one more browbeaten and demeaned than are us bassists. Don't play solos--learn guitar if you want that. Don't play so loud. Don't play so busy. But also, don't play so boring. Don't slap. Don't play 5-string. Don't play so many high notes. Don't play all low notes. Did you clip your nails? Don't use a pick. Where's your pick? Don't play fretless. Don't play at all, the synth player does that. Don't leave your room.

@Grvbass1 2 жыл бұрын

You're joking right?

@antoniopizarro7670 8 ай бұрын

You proved my point

@snoopyjc 2 жыл бұрын

Hey it’s the real Scott instead of the reasonable facsimile!!

@Billtuba 2 жыл бұрын

Crap! Another accelerator that I HAVE to do. Why do you much so many good courses? 🤓

@garethde-witt6433 2 жыл бұрын

As a bassist I don’t like solos on bass, it’s just not a solo instrument. Jazz maybe but rock forget it. Jazz just doesn’t do it for me

@snoopyjc 2 жыл бұрын

I thought Fail #2 was gonna be starting every phrase on the 1 beat

@Duvstep910 2 жыл бұрын

😅tbh i just fool around my fretboard till i find something good

@wearetomorrowspast.5617 2 жыл бұрын

Bass solo? Great, where's my Wah Wah Pedal?

@danfango1333 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a guitarist who started on bass. Bass solos are like rocking horse shit. You are band glue. Keep time and show up pls🌴

@ziggystardust1798 2 жыл бұрын

The best way to fix your bass solo??? Cut the bass solo

@EliseOfTheValley 2 жыл бұрын

Fail 1: You’re not Joe Dart

@tylerthompson1842 2 жыл бұрын

I realize it’s a glove but his hand looks like it’s dead. Maybe there’s a bandaid flesh tone version.

@dreamtheaterpantera 2 жыл бұрын

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WEEEEE DON'T WANT TO LEARNNNNN BAAAAAAAS calm down already with ads bombardment

@MiraComoTeExplico 2 жыл бұрын

your ads are becoming annoyingly invasive

@ejm922 2 жыл бұрын

CAN YOU PLEASE STOP INTERUPTING MY KZfaq VIEWING! every bloody day im interupted by your CONSTANT adds!!!!!!! - breaking up my viewing of videos that i want to watch- REALLY REALLY ANNOYING!

@Chicksquid 2 жыл бұрын

Im interested in bass but the absurd amount of ads I've seen of you advertising your course have been really deterring me from it. It's just annoying, I appreciate trying to teach people something as beautiful as music, but over-advertisement is a thing. Shoving a thing down people's throats makes them not want it, not accept it.