How to Master Your Bass Fretboard - The 4+2 Positioning Concept /// Bass Lesson with Scott Devine

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9 жыл бұрын

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So first of all just let me come clean - I did not come up with this concept. It was shown to me by the amazing bass player Gary Willis, who I was lucky enough to study with many years ago.
Gary is very 'visual' in the way he maps out the fretboard - and that was great for me, as I'm also a very visual learner. I absolutely do not have a million note names flying through my head while I'm playing... my thought process is this:
1. What's the root note of the moment?
2. What's the quality of the chord? i.e. major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th etc etc
I then assign the correct arpeggio (or scale if relevant) shape to the root note.
I have multiple arpeggio/scale fingering patterns memorised, approximately 3 for each chord type, which gives me the ability to have the 'correct shape' under my fingerings wherever I am on the fingerboard, regardless of what the chord type is.
If you want to find out about this in greater detail, you should check out my full scales and arpeggio course as it's over 10+ hours long and takes you through a comprehensive step by step approach of how to map out the arpeggios and scales in this way.
So what's the big secret?...
What helps me tie all of this knowledge together is the 4+2 positioning concept that I'm going to show you in this lesson.
The 4+2 fingering concept is a fantastic way of mapping out your key centres on the fingerboard, and organising the huge amount of information we have to deal with when playing into more manageable chunks.
If you use and practice this concept the correct way (as I'm about to show you in this lesson), it will also help you greatly in learning where all the notes of the fingerboard are.
So without further a due, let's jump into this lesson!
As always, see you in the shed...
Scott :)
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@mansieb 3 жыл бұрын

Got my first bass 3 years ago age 54. Self taught with help from many many SBL videos. Now playing with 3 different bands. Awesome fun.

@dottarsojat1727 2 жыл бұрын

Waw,, thats cool.. I my self believe that playing bass and start learning in the age 40ish or 50ish it will prevent aging and improve memory.. Just my opinion though.. Im 45 now btw

@gyrofeetfetish5072 2 жыл бұрын

@powerknown me

@uberdonkey9721 Жыл бұрын

That's encouraging. I'm 50 and have just started.

@mansieb Жыл бұрын

@@dottarsojat1727 that's interesting, and I would agree. Because every song we play in the band, I play from memory. Nothing written down as I haven't learnt to read music yet. Although I'm picking up little bits of that as I go along now too.

@JAK0449 Жыл бұрын

@@dottarsojat1727 Im only 37 and Im playing since Im 17 but I totally agree..it is also good for hand problems like artritis....my mother has it like my grand parents and all he rfamilly and I started too...but for a few months a restarted to play a lot and it also improsves that and relieves the pain...but I got carpians syndromes and back issues becaus eof bass too..ask Scott.... but the benefits are far more than the negatives points (they are so few) and there is no age to start playing and to have fun, even to have bands and play gigs etc...I think that will takes a good part in the process, and when it's fun, the will is more than easy...I had several years, fed up with palying, but never totally stopped. Now Imbackwhen I was younger, thinking bass, sleeping bass, eating bass lol..and it's very fun..no need big expensives deluxe gear, and our time is good also for that, goods instruments are cheaper than in the past...even me when I started it was different....I hope you really enjoy yourself!!! i encourage evrybody tostart music if they want and feel the need and the passion, nwhatever age they are..some friend of mine who teaches guitar have some 90 years old beginners and it's totally cool and beneficial!!! so, there is no pmatter, it can just be good for oneself!!! cheers from France

@RocStarRicksoffgridadventures 7 жыл бұрын

After over 40 years playing I was injured in a car accident where I received a spinal cord injury that temporarily paralyzed my left hand and fingers, I couldn't play a note.After about a year I started to get enough strength and dexterity back where I could restart my Bass playing career.These exercises that Scott has taken the time to share has literally saved my Bass playing life !!Just wanted to Thank You ScottI haven't joined the academy yet as I don't feel I'm quite ready, but definetley intend to when I am.Thanks againRick

@kanenomoja Жыл бұрын

Way to hang in there!! Good for you!

@Winkkin 6 жыл бұрын

Two days, two podcasts and you've breathed new life into long ignored hobby. My Ibanez and I, Thank You.

@galstafferoc 9 жыл бұрын

I want to say a lot of things, but I'll just put it simply: I'm really glad I've subscribed here.

@rhix 9 жыл бұрын

Aren't we all? Scott's an inspiration and a wonderful teacher.

@rick.d 5 жыл бұрын

This exercise has helped me as much as anything I've learned so far.

@jinxlee8556 3 жыл бұрын

Me2

@marklowe7431 7 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you guys realize but the video work in these tutorials is very good. It's easy to see what you're demonstration unlike many others. Nice work.

@oliviapope-johnson623 7 жыл бұрын

Mark Low?

@marklowe7431 7 жыл бұрын

With the -e

@jinxlee8556 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. I am a lead guitarist with a half dozen basses. Now I will be taking those bass gigs I declined in the past. All this thumpin' has got my mojo workin'!

@marksnyder4113 8 жыл бұрын

Great lessons Scott. I have been playing off and on for many years, and still learning so much more. Thank You. I think breaking "Bad (improper playing) Habits" is the biggest challenge for me.

@2feathers22 8 жыл бұрын

right on, im got my bass and eager to learn at 50 years old...

@rafaelgradilla5102 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@aintnothinbutdablues 4 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelgradilla5102 Subscribe

@misterx8592 4 жыл бұрын

65 years old here and just picked up a bass guitar....the journey begins!

@nancygraves3378 4 жыл бұрын

Mister X I’m 58 and just now learning, too!

@janski1982 4 жыл бұрын

How has it been going?

@ActualCouchPotato 9 жыл бұрын

Crazy bass faces everywhere! I love at 12:05 his little smile after his neat improv. These videos are the best.

@scottsbasslessons 9 жыл бұрын

ThePoetech Lol... always! :)

@jonatanguitar 7 жыл бұрын

Haha a good laugh at 14:10! I hope your family are well :) Btw, a great eye-opener when you say "stepping out of one position automatically means your stepping into another". I think I will remember that one for a long time!

@gearzdesign 6 жыл бұрын

As someone who started on bass over 25 years ago (then RL happened and I fell off), and is now picking it back up this channel is a treasure. Thank you so much for the videos and explanations.

@dennisristow2102 5 жыл бұрын

been playing synths and keyboards for over 30 years and have been starting to play bass as well for the past few years. I always have to remind myself that the same note exists in several places on the the fret board. as a keyboardist I get fixated on one way to play something when I'm learning a part and then I go and check to find a video of the part, only to learn I'm playing it in a totally different place on the neck. the blessing of having 88 note choices and the curse that there's only one location to play each one... great lessons man!

@abbeyna01 Жыл бұрын

Yep. That was the confusing part about going from keyboard to bass for me too. The fact that you can have the same note in multiple different places was mind boggling.

@lennymo9088 4 жыл бұрын

I worked up this lesson , chord tones & arpeggios and it really picked up my playing live and knowing the neck better. Thanks Scott for great teaching.

@TheGuitarrmann 8 жыл бұрын

You are an extremely charismatic bloke and wonderful teacher. Thank you for your time and effort.

@rossinisilva1302 8 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. It also helps guys like me down here in South America. Thank you Scott for all the lessons, the altruistic value you show in your teaching and for your passionate way of sharing knowledge.

@ruthypatronaggio6970 2 жыл бұрын

Alright senior's rock! I'm 62 and just started to learn how to play the Bass. thanks for the help.

@KiRiMa64 4 жыл бұрын

I've learned that I've been stuck in a rut far too long and this lesson helps me to break into new territory!

@rmorrone3 9 жыл бұрын

my playing has literally sky rocketed thanks to you and your videos! thank you thank you thank you!

@mpc3po 9 жыл бұрын

just with your intro and verbal introduction, can tell immediately you're a class act. great composure, a natural and engaging teacher. great stuff man

@crystalearth33 6 жыл бұрын

this is the most interesting lesson I've watched... my bass will be here in 2 days... ! Awesome lessons.

@dankenton 9 жыл бұрын

Great lesson - Fingerboard Harmony forever sits on my music stand. Thanks Scott - miss ya buddy!

@mediocrefunkybeat 8 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks!

@FelipeEler 9 жыл бұрын

I`m a guitar player, starting in bass. That really helped me a lot! Congratulations!

@ivoalopes 9 жыл бұрын

You Can Not Imagine How Thankfull I Am. Thanks a LOT. Amazing Lessons.

@OrisLover 9 жыл бұрын

Vocalizing the positions is a great tip. Thanks for uploading!

@philipdavidson-uq1bu Жыл бұрын

I’m enjoying your lessons every day thanks much

@AttillaDeHunt 8 жыл бұрын

Scott, you are doin' a great job, and thanx from all of us.

@beatrocka5 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah Scott, I’m loving these vids. As a keyboard player who is learning bass, I can say that most of the info that has been helping me has come from one of your vids.

@SteveBuvoltz 9 жыл бұрын

Your'e bass lesson presentations are very clear & well done Scott!!

@BassHitter 9 жыл бұрын

Dope work bro. i love this concept.

@decryptthestory861 9 жыл бұрын

"They found me" haha lost it in a silent uni library. Thanks :'D

@robertkaye5434 9 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, Scott. Thanks!

@devinebass 9 жыл бұрын

Robert Kaye Cheers Robert! :)

@michaelsullivan8934 9 жыл бұрын

Scott's Bass Lessons What would be some good tunes to practice in each position? I've been doing a couple of standards like Mack the Knife.

@esalazar425 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Sullivan Memorize the Realbook, after a few years you still have volumes 2 and 3

@jimfitts1 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Kaye

@johnl.6930 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this. Better late than never. Scott this is an amazing lesson. I’ll be applying this 4+2 practice regimen to my bass exploration. Your explanation is clear and concise. Thank you!

@terrybravo6024 8 жыл бұрын

you nailed it again Scott... a very productive lesson.. thanks!!!!!

@toyiotawithlove 4 жыл бұрын

that was so useful, a friend of mine said James Jamerson could just play anything in the open position, and I have already started on this journey, cheers

@kingslaphappy1533 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely critical to use this method...i see it now! Man, you can teach!

@PaulGable 9 жыл бұрын

Your tips are always helpful!

@davidbrealey3736 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson ! Thank you Scott.

@micktomazou 9 жыл бұрын

Another great video lesson from Scott...adds to my Love/Hate relationship with these lessons...love to learn "new" stuff (though I often find that I knew most of it on a subliminal level), hate that Scott makes it look so easy till I actually understand it and can put it in my vocabulary of knowledge. Reminds me of a quote by Pele who said "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do" Need to persevere...need to persevere.. Thanks Scott

@hyqelhelmy4957 8 жыл бұрын

This was really insightful! Thanks!

@corykendall361 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! It really helped me organize the fretboard and break it down systematically so it doesn't feel so overwhelming learning where each note is.

@HasanWarrior 5 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Yep! I made a great decision joining. No looking back now. Thank you for a great lesson.

@FanChuckNorris 8 жыл бұрын

14:15 well done scott, finally you killed someone with your groove... really well done...

@Jma952 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! I started a year and a half ago and learned by ear. This helps a lot.

@anotherdrummer23 3 жыл бұрын

I love your content, Scott. Even though I don't follow much of it. My eyes tend to glaze over and I am reminded of my novice status on the Bass.

@neilfernandes5056 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Scott! And congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Regards from India.

@scottsbasslessons 9 жыл бұрын

Neil Fernandes Cheers Neil! Not much sleep at the moment - but heaps of fun! :)

@mainsblanches8793 5 жыл бұрын

Best one yet!!...thanks for that lesson mate!!...

@dokgu 6 жыл бұрын

Man you have so many videos I'm glad I came across this golden nugget right here.

7 жыл бұрын

Man, this is really awesome. I'm really taking my bass playing up a notch.

@tipstosoar 7 жыл бұрын

great stuff, thanks for the lesson Scott

@ayzee12 4 жыл бұрын

This was great, thanks Scott!!

@oyunboldbayandalai 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing lesson, Thank you very much Scott :D

@rcmakingtracks18 4 жыл бұрын

Just awesome. Thanks Scott.

@randywilliams9889 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year Scott

@MusicianDirector 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you man i learn many thing i use to do but without knowing the the way to run these scales on the fret board in the right way thank you again

@TheEasyLikeSundayMorningShow 3 жыл бұрын

I've just started learning bass and you are incredibly helpful.

@julianunes5516 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Scott!

@holsten877 5 жыл бұрын

Cool! I was already doing using the major box without knowing why so cool to know where I can find the minor chord roots of a scale now. nice one Scott.

@lucos91 8 жыл бұрын

Always nice to follow your lessons ! ....

@peterzabriskie 9 жыл бұрын

Very cool stuff. I had always moved positions with the focus on keeping the root with the same fingering...usually second finger root position. The "plus two" I see makes a move up the fretboard to a pinky root position more useful and something that will expand my use of the fretboard a lot. Thanks Scott.

@nightsbane79 9 жыл бұрын

a great map indeed! thanks for the great lesson and sharing GWs reference! cheers from the Philippines Scott's Bass Lessons

@WardDickens 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson!!!!

@theobuitendijk 8 жыл бұрын

I'm not a base player but youre lessons are even for me as a guitarplayer very inspirational. When i see your lessons I would grab my cheapo base and practice some of your stuff. Thx!

@GordonSimmons 2 жыл бұрын

Immensely helpful approach to chunking up the fret board and learning all the notes. I've been watching SBL vids for quite a while on KZfaq, and I have since signed up as a fully paid SBL member. I should have done it sooner!

@charlesbulcock8532 7 жыл бұрын

Mind Blown. Seriously Scott, this made me question if I should quite my current lessons and join your academy.

@xxRoyixx 9 жыл бұрын

Oh my God! Thank You Scott.... Really Usefull....

@ada8189 4 жыл бұрын

Of all the videos I watched on mastering the fingerboard, this was the best. Wish me luck 😘

@stephenshaf01 9 жыл бұрын

these lessons are great very easy to follow and easy to get

@FriendlyIndex 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Scott! coming from Piano this method really helps organize the chaos!

@robertrainey7706 8 жыл бұрын

that was very cool...plenty of play time and things to work on! THANX!

@welljb455 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Amazing lesson!!!

@ricksammon 4 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful teacher!

@metallicafu11 8 жыл бұрын

Some wicked exercises here, thanks!

@tshrdrums 3 жыл бұрын

This was super useful! Thank you...

@joelley3013 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff!

@andyquiton4384 8 жыл бұрын

You are a gift, thanks.

@whelmexsonminol9200 8 жыл бұрын

I like the way you teach Scott.. thanks

@tommccarthy3052 9 жыл бұрын

Great stuff in this lesson Scott...thanks...easily applies to guitar as well. Solid way to show theory but not making it dry/dull while learning the fretboard! Note that you can also do this/extend this concept on piano/keys: Start with a basic 1-3-5 C major chord then raise the top note (the 5/G) to A you have an inverted Am. Raise the middle note (3/E) to F and now it's an inverted A. Bringing up the C to D and you have Dm...so I-VIm-IV-IIm (C-Am-F-Dm) Same thing works in the opposite direction but from the 1st chord is ascends thru the chords: I-IIIm-V-VIIm7b5 (C-Em-G-Bm7b5). All very nice and tidy over a small section of the keyboard...check it out. Geometric shapes, repeating patterns, etc., etc. are all over music,,,just waiting for you to find them...!

@arfreeman11 6 жыл бұрын

I love going back to some of these older videos and seeing the difference in production quality like the audio track picking up his breathing. Some of the even older videos are packed with great info, but the color grading makes him look green and anorexic. The newest videos, I can only complain about focus hunting and I can basically guess what camera he's using for the quick videos. That said, I absolutely love coming back to some of these and doing a little refresher. I'm not sure I'll ever be as good as Scott on the bass, but I have so much fun on the journey. This man makes it fun and easy to keep trying. I hope to be able to afford the lifetime membership to SBL soon. Right now, I'm just trying to pay my bills. Thank you again, Scott. Just the free stuff on KZfaq has helped me so much. My private teacher seems to think I'm some sort of prodigy because I learned in leaps and bounds. He just doesn't know...

@barneylongacre8123 7 жыл бұрын

awesome teacher!

@corpsekrusher 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching Scott’s videos. He has inspired a new passion in me for my instrument. He has such a wonderful knowledge and he can communicate it to us.

@89Sabby 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for makimg it lool so simple, m mograting from guitar to d bass. And its awesome. Ur videos help a lot

@bastianviscarra584 9 жыл бұрын

Thx again for your lesson Scott!

@scottsbasslessons 9 жыл бұрын

Bastian Viscarra My pleasure Bastian! :)

@daitos1955 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a simple yet so useful lesson. Long live Scott!!!

@scottsbasslessons 9 жыл бұрын

Augusto Lopez Piece a cake!

@daitos1955 9 жыл бұрын

Scott Devine Sure for you maybe (piece a cake); just kidding, I'm sure it didn't come easy. I'm also sure you must've read this a zillion times, you groove and melodic concept is pretty unique. Cheers

@juliusdaniels4036 7 жыл бұрын

thanx again for break-in it down for us.... I can wait to get back in the academy.. don't worry I'm saving up...

@jeffnkandu5101 6 жыл бұрын

this video is very helpful.i love it

@zactckoay 8 жыл бұрын

hi scott, thanks for this lesson. at my level now this just breaks through

@amrinhidayat1168 8 жыл бұрын

thank you scott

@catalin8818 9 жыл бұрын

Excelent lesson!!! Tyvm Scott :) Cheers from Romania!

@scottsbasslessons 9 жыл бұрын

Catalin V Cheers! :)

@ajadrew 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for highlighting an area in my mind that I still hasn't fully 'got' after playing a while.... ie, glueing all the different positions on the neck together... Well, that makes sense to me & that's what matters..:-)))

@Grillingandgoldpanning 4 жыл бұрын

Scott's Bass Lessons is the way to go!!!! If you are aspiring to play bass guitar or you have played for a while, I guarantee you will learn something new in every area of SBL Academy. Also, it's a great way to meet other bass players who are always willing to help out. There are so many other great things to say about SBL, check it out for yourself. You'll be so glad you did.

@Johnny-oy9fh 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lessons by the way...👍🎸😁

@georgevariyan3164 7 жыл бұрын

'organises the chaos' - great lesson

@brianjlevine 8 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, Scott. Particularly for me, as I have small hands, but I love to move around the neck a lot.

@joseluisorellano69 9 жыл бұрын

Great!!! You make it easy to understand!!! Nice job...

@scottsbasslessons 9 жыл бұрын

Joecarvin Cheers Joe :)

@tonymack1878 8 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@nikajohnson4384 8 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@eng1476 6 жыл бұрын

great lesson. I'm still learning the notes on the fretboard. The concept of physical shapes being associated with the tonality is really helping me learn. Thank you for sharing SBL:EdinTx