I lost speed when I changed to a 5 string. But i gained a massive amount of groove in my playing!!!!! Motown, funk, hard rock, country, church, and the blues gained massive amounts of groove! Tks for the lesson on how to improve my speed!

Young brotha.... from someone who has been climbing back into the bass arena for the past year and a half after a 35 year layoff, I've got to tell you that I have learned so much from this single video! My fretting hand technique has been my nemesis since I started with this crazy instrument when I was 14 (a long damn time ago)! FINALLY, I have found some exercises that can help me with the uncomfortable process of gaining finger dexterity and strength. I am going to commit to these exercises as a daily practice to help overwrite the bad habits and technique I created for myself over the years.I'll just keep doing it until it gets done... thanks bro and keep the vids coming! There's hope for me yet.... LOL!!!! Peace and chicken grease!!!!

Thanks for the video! As a very novice beginner I can say I appreciate it. It's amazing how a bunch of basic stuff that seems like it should be obvious doesn't really occur to you when you're new at something and feeling overloaded. You present this kind of information in a simple and easy to understand way that makes me think, "Oh yeah, that makes perfect sense."

Thank you so much!! Got back not playing after 15 years, I still have my musical ear, but I’m so slow! Thank you so much, I’m starting off with a metronome and doing them 15 minutes every day! God bless!

Thank you bro ...amazing! I'm a pianist but stuck in a situation where I need to learn to play the bass...currently a step above being an absolute beginner. I hope to play like you and even better someday. Big love

Great video! I love what you’re doing and you are real with it, keep doing what you’re doing!

Love it man. I was having trouble playing the bassline from “who can I run to” but after practicing this a few times I was able to get it to sound right

This was very informative I've just picked up the bass again after 10 yrs due to me focusing on being a deacon at church. I really love this in formation

Thanks for the great video, usually i preffer shorter ones with quick information but this was great. Didn't put much effort into this exercise cause i hated the finger cramping but u showed me what it's really about: pushing your own boarders. So imma work on that.

Really like your teaching style - very helpful. God bless !

oh myyy you are soooo talented!!! this is amazing, thank you very much :)

Thanks for sharing. I tune my Bass to"A" as well! I love that low, low end sound and to match keyboardists and organists, too!🙂👍

This is my first time seeing your videos!! I have to say, that I’m glad I found them!! Excellent lesson for developing exactly what I need!! I’ll be getting on these exercises right now!! Thanks for posting, and yes, I did subscribe!!!😁

Saw your ad on Instagram and subscribed! Gonna check out more of your vids!

This is so simple that its good. Nice vid!

Dude, keep this shit up, love the energy from another bass brotha!

Great stuff. I'm glad I came across your page.

Thank u so so much bro. This video was very helpful. And I love ur bass

Beautiful bass man! love the grain and shape 🔥

Keep them coming bro 🤙🏾

this video should have way more views. good stuff

Played drums for just shy of 30 years but just started recently on bass... when the first thing you mentioned was a metronome I knew the rest would be worth my time lol. Great stuff man.. the metronome is essential for all instruments practice, and like you eluded to, most essential for the drums and bass. When I played live for a few years I saw a lot of different level local bands. You could have a killer vocals or guitar player etc. and they would be an ok band, but if the drums and bass are locked in and solid, like a human dr. beat, the band is gonna be great even if every one else is iffy.

Keep up the great work!!

Bro, this was good and real...Its better not edited as it shows even the best players are human!

You doing great bro;) i just subscribed now.. keep your videos coming bro;) we love it ..

You are really an inspiration sir.. a great teach like you will inspire me to grow more to the level I want to reach In bass. Love you

i'll exercise every single day thanks bro! #letsgrowtogether

Great Lesson thank you sir!

Very inspiring video.....off to practice

Thanks bro for the information. I will use this exercise to help build strength back in my fingers.

That bass is👌 Thanks for the video

Thanx man, great lesson! Love the axe. Mine is similar, fanfret 6 string.

I'm just echoing what has already been said. I just started "playing" the bass a month ago. I've been wanting to play it for years. I am taking weekly lessons, but I'm embarrassed by my lack of ability. I know that I need to be patient. I know that skill doesn't just jump on you. I watch bass videos nightly and have marveled at how skilled bassists' fingers move on the fretboard. I told myself that I will do that too eventually, but didn't know how to get there until this video. I really appreciate the explanation because the reach and the independence of my fingers were killing me. None of the other "lesson videos" broke it down. I can't wait to practice. Thanks a lot, Isaac.

This reminds me of a tape I found once called "Grooving for heaven part 2" by Norm Stockton... He was so smooth and tasteful and had a similar overall feel to his playing... I love the way your bass is set up too... Ibanez forever!!! 😂

Awesome bro.

All beginning bass players need to watch you. Really wish I would have seen this earlier

I love your tone man. That is a beautiful bass. I love the exercises. I do those as my warm up as well. One finger per fret up and down the neck, alternating finger sequencing. One thing my first guitar teacher told me 43+ years ago was that if my fingers cramp, something in my posture or technique or both is not right. He taught me to begin my warm up with ergonomic finger exercises (on google). Then take some deep, cleansing breathes and relax my shoulders and for the first 2 minutes of my warm up, don’t pay any attention to what I’m playing, but instead focus on my breathing being calm and smooth so I could maintain a normal convo while playing. When I got to playing 32nd note runs while not holding my breath or bearing down with my hands and fingers, I was good to go. He said to smile while I play as well.. just wanted to say that. Love what you do man. Keep it happening!✌️

Much beneficial ❤

Great video

Thank you !:)

Doing these drills when I get home today 😎

GREAT JOB. THANKS

Medaase... You made me so proud. One love

good video!

"get on your feet, make some noise!" 🤣

thanks this is very helpful

Love your humility and teaching style....can you explain your right hand, do you alternate while descending through strings or do you rake?

4:11....magic begins

Thanks.man

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Thanks for your content bro. I'm struggling using 4 fingers

This guy can play the bass pa!

As a new bassist the hardest thing I find is plucking fast on different strings (even adjacent strings), do you find yourself kind of using the string your on to launch your hand a bit for the jump to a higher string?

How long have you been playing? And how long will it take to be professional or to play gigs? When was your first gig after how long practicing? And did you go to a music school? Did you take private lessons to prepare for school? When should I alternate fingers on the right hand, or just wing it like you. Basically I just wanna do it like you,whatever it is bass-ically. How often should lessons be scheduled? Sorry for blowing you up. I'm eager to learn. Thanks. PS. how do I start learning to read bass clef..?

Noice ibanez. Is that a prestigue soundgear? I got a neckthru 4 string ib pres. 2001 5 ergodyne and 2004 400 sdgr. big range.

I got the exact same bass as you man 👌🏼

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i have really big hands so it was easy doing it at the end

what is that band that is wrapped around your bass called? (the one near the headstock)

Hey man, my arms get tired after playing like a single song for 10 minutes. What can I do to get rid of this fatigue in my arms after heavy playing.

What’s your favorite instrument? You’re blessed!

Best papa

Good stuff! What kind of bass is that?

Is feeling pain or tightness in your left thumb a sign of poor technique or is it growth as well?

got a link to where I can get a strap like that?

I tune ADGBE ,Even on the 4 strings Minus the hi E

👏🏾♥️

Could you so one on slap bass for beginners?

Great video, Im a bass player for over 40 years. Only piece of advise is if you are going to teach, use standard tuning. New students dont understand your preference. Everybody should be on the same page starting out or else the student will get confused and eventually move on to one of the 11 thousand other bass teachers that uses standard tuning😊

Also, I think I'll be much easier if you put actual links in your description... That way, it's easier to get to you. Thank you though❤️

What kind of bass are you using?

I keep tripping up on my plucking fingers. Any advice?

Hi, What are you plugged into?

LFG!

drop A basist and keyboardist too 🤙🙈☺️

This is is not G 😅 , thanks for the heads up . Isaac really inspires ❤

What bass is that?

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The lil pause did it for me lol

7:24 etude #1

Omg where’d you get your Ghana flag strap from?

bruh whats that you played @4:32

i can finally play yyz...

🤴🏿What Bass is this? (somebody reply )🙏🏿

Thank you for this. You are so cute!!

Where are you come from my brother

Bredda please point in the direction of that Ghana flag strap!!

This guy has some brilliant points. But he talks too much about them. Talk just enough to articulate the idea and then, just... play. Please.

too many talk broo

Too much talking.