How to SOUND AWESOME on the 5 STRING BASS… for 4 string players

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6 жыл бұрын

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In this lesson I'm going to show you a super easy trick you can use to help you totally crush it on the 5 string bass...
If you're a 4 stringer who wants to make the leap...
Or you're already playing a 5 but hardly ever use the B string...
This lesson is going to get you utilising that B string more than you ever had before... it takes literally minutes to get this trick down... and because the whole thing is based on just 1 simple shape... it's EASY!
Ooo... and for fun, in this I also show you my "practice rig of doom"... you could almost put it in a backpack... and last week, I used it for a gig!
As always, see you in the shed...
Scott 🙂
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@ViewtifulSam 6 жыл бұрын

your tone is usually great but in this video it's just unbelievable

@luigi.zanini 4 жыл бұрын

may be its a very good bass ;-)

@ViewtifulSam 4 жыл бұрын

@@luigi.zanini no doubt! And also knowing the bass, knowing the equipment, playing to their strengths and having really good technique :-)

@plopperator 4 жыл бұрын

I was just listening to the sound and trying to work out how it's all set. I'm new to the bass so I don't know much. Is it a lot of low end with treble but all compressed or something?

@miguelbass8882 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Insane sound. That p bass sounds so good

@markknight6445 3 жыл бұрын

Miguel Bass88 Massive amount of compression.

@cdthompsonmusic 5 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a 5 string bass and have been playing 4 string since 1983. I learned more useful technique in about 10 minutes watching this video then all the other "How To Play a 5 String" videos combined. Absolutely excellent ... Great Scott!

@ccjacks3 6 жыл бұрын

YES. Please more 5 string videos.

@OlettaLiano 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'd love to see more 5 and 6 string stuff.

@ccjacks3 6 жыл бұрын

Same. I only have 5 strings and I'd like more videos that give tips and tricks to making the most out of that extra string.

@dariuskool1998 6 жыл бұрын

Oletta Liano ~ he did a video about 6 strings an I don't think he doesn't like them very much.

@stricklybiz1 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Will is this helping? LOL

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

more dancin' G string ones

@BlackIce415 6 жыл бұрын

That 5-string precision sounds amazing in Scott's hands.

@jessesound597 6 жыл бұрын

"Them Changes" By Buddy Miles is a killer song on 5 string basses. Hitting the last note of the riff with the extra "Oomph" low b strings have makes me happy

@steventhompson4539 6 жыл бұрын

Never too ghetto for me, sir. Your dedication is unmatched. Thank you Scott!

@Theospeak1 3 жыл бұрын

Been playing a 4-string for 30 years and my first 5-string is being delivered tomorrow so I can jam better on what were formerly my "Drop D" cover tunes. Really appreciate the tips! Will definitely experiment and incorporate. Thanks!

@jerryrobbins5013 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, man. I went straight from upright to a JazzV and loved right off the bat that i could use the B string to avoid the crazy position shifts I was used to. This is a really cool insight. Thanks a lot!

@gerardopujado1868 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I still haven't even bought the bass and I'm already hooked with your hints. Thank you heaps!

@ReetHere-ReetNow 5 жыл бұрын

My god that tone is amazing. Thanks for these 5-string videos, I’m getting a 5 string Jazz Bass in a couple of weeks and these vids are really helpful

@fabcasta134 6 жыл бұрын

You're a monster of bass teaching!! Love u😍

@jasonbraine8743 6 жыл бұрын

great video as usual Scott thanks for all your knowladge

@videoschiche8367 6 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, the "box shapes" approach... I didn't thought of it! Thanks, Scott, and God bless you!

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

boxes are everywhere, just smell and look and finger

@markgodleman7709 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scotty love my 5 always great to learn new stuff Ta much🤘

@miscellaneousmerchandise4160 4 жыл бұрын

Got my first bass today Cort action DLX V plus have to say love the bass and your videos are a godsend :)

@micktomazou 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott...just acquired (yet)another 5 string - every other time I've tried to move on to a five I've struggled. This video has really helped.

@doyrayburn2668 2 жыл бұрын

Much needed vid. Thanks Scott!!!

@johnbecker8768 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! I love it!

@leonardpineflower2333 6 жыл бұрын

Love watching your vids bud!!! Your a monster on the bass and a great teacher! Thanks!!!

@RC32Smiths01 6 жыл бұрын

This guy could make playing the same root note over and over sound funky with that bass!

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

they both manage to suck, like brothas

@bergjohnson5273 4 жыл бұрын

Scott, I'm glad you brought up using the other notes on your B string above the fifth fret. Up until recently, notes above the fifth fret all sounded like thud, thud, thud. Now with 35 inch scale and stronger necks and body shapes on the 34 inch, scale tonalities are much clearer. I recently bought a 34 inch scale 5 string. It is a different animal. Play the Chicken on the low B at the 11 th fret. The newer basses and of course your budget make big difference. Excellent lesson as always. Student for Life!

@rajchhetri5244 6 жыл бұрын

Thank u sir for giving lot of lessons ....to improve our playing ...

@glennlangford5897 4 жыл бұрын

great simple tip, thanks Scott

@gixxerboyroyluvdrumswaters9023 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for posting.

@timchippingtonderrick291 6 жыл бұрын

Also, the tone and feel of the thicker string, fretted up the neck does change things. Adds variety to your palette

@frederickelectrick6137 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir. This is Great info I just purchased my first 5 string bass 🎸

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 жыл бұрын

This is where using a Pick kicks in.

@wooferdevlin3571 6 жыл бұрын

simple yet brilliant.

@dorianclini 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this video but somehow it created magic in my playing rather in the highs than in the lows :D (Maybe that's because I'm playing a 4-string and because my bass sounds better in the highs as well). Thanks for inspiring me as always :D

@gssong7111 6 жыл бұрын

Love 5 strings with 5 in-line headstocks!

@KapnKregg 5 жыл бұрын

That TONE! It's killin me... you should do a video on how you are getting this sound!

@anthonycaraffa2422 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott. I’ve owned 5 strings when I felt the need to give them a shot and have always wound up trading them back in for four strings because I always found exactly what you were saying about when to incorporate that “B” string and make it sound good. I also always struggled with getting a clear tone out of the “B” string without it sounding muffled and muddy. If I get the inspiration to give it another shot I will certainly remember this video. This was a real eye opener. Great lesson.

@omarinman3380 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please more 5 string videos

@kingsx925 6 жыл бұрын

the barefaced cabinets are legit! I love mine!

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

I tried her, she liked it.

@bobbytwoshoe8851 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! From all of us at Barefaced!

@tangogrrl 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! one of the things I asked for on the 'what do you want the channel to be about, subjects, etc.' Now all I have to do is buy the 5 string

@chocobananna 6 жыл бұрын

Poor mummy! Thanks for the great tips as always, Scott. Can't wait jump up to a 5-string.

@MrAdznadz 6 жыл бұрын

Nice sounding bass :-)

@bluetannery1527 6 жыл бұрын

He’s got my headphones! :Oo sennheisers are so good

@joninawhitecoat 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a Barefaced Super Twin 2x12 a couple of months ago. It's astonishing, weighs 16kg, is tiny and is louder and deeper than any 4x10 I've ever used. I'm in a band with two guitarists both using 4x12s and my rig is the loudest thing on stage if I want it to be.

@clarklee9115 6 жыл бұрын

Scott, that bass is sounding good as hell. I assume you still haven't located that Moollon since you used to play the hell out of that. That's sad but your new AV bass is getting some time in and I'm digging it. Especially since you never play five string. I like seeing you do it cause I've been a 5-stringer for about 20 yrs now. Thanks for all you do, man. You're awesome.

@leobassii 6 жыл бұрын

Nice lesson... I'm totally guilty of the low B thumb rest. The tone of the low B isn't always that great on the higher frets.. I will try to work on that.

@travis8665 5 жыл бұрын

Leo Childs I use mine quite a bit. The G is good.

@gallaxyquest 6 жыл бұрын

super cute kids. Great bass tip, now I just need to buy a 5 string bass.

@joeld2167 6 жыл бұрын

Nice pick-up line dude

@travis8665 5 жыл бұрын

John Quinn Did you think it would be easy? It takes years of hard work to be able to play.

@ronnieroxx13 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, I've been watching you for a while now and thoroughly enjoying all the play alongs ...very cool!.. Sincerely.. Thank you sooo much for everything!! Also been curious about the glove..?

@olindereuter2693 3 жыл бұрын

Million Dollar technique. Thanks sir. You earned a subscriber.

@sambrownonbass 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Barefaced 2x10 and it's IMMENSE! Big love for those guys, great guys, super knowledgeable and friendly and will lend you a cab to gig and try for free! go check them out people!

@MotherSmuckers 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a piano player, and I basically think about things in "what do I do next?". That by itself takes a ton of practice, it's harder to think of it like I'm playing shapes. Sometimes I'll just practice right hand, or sometimes my left, but when I dissect it, I'm basically solidifying the shapes my hands make when I know a certain chord is supposed to "be played next". It has to be concrete, and I have to only spend less than a split second to make the jumps on the piano to make things sounds the way I want to. Thanks for the upload, I bought a 5 string bass recently and this was a good lesson.

@maksiu026 6 ай бұрын

Keep it up:) im also piano/organ player, but bass is completely insane and joyful adventure for me. Absolutely love this video. Thanks Scott

@Nivenization 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@BadChizzle 5 жыл бұрын

You are the best!

@marcenariaentreoutrascoisa6930 6 жыл бұрын

Sou seu fã, você toca muito!

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

I like them waxes too

@thingman100 6 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful phat bass tone!

@kjelljawerth7326 6 жыл бұрын

Scott, Thanks for every lesson. I always look forward to the next one, even though I am a beginner. It is so inspiring. Don't mind the behind the scene chat; life is for sharing. Hope to call in one day if I visit Leads (all the way from Australia). BTW, the backing track only played directly, ie no download to play later. May be it is my PC gone strange.

@alexhickey5633 6 жыл бұрын

Im a banjo player but enjoy your vids

@barneylongacre8123 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@Tvaroh 6 жыл бұрын

Your grooving makes my little son move.

@cephasadejoh7557 6 жыл бұрын

wooah.. I have these same exact headset😲

@mjohn8217 6 жыл бұрын

I'm relatively new to playing bass, but I love metal, and when I play my five string I do the opposite. I avoid the G string because I don't play a lot of stuff that uses it and the extra neck thickness makes it a tad harder. I love the B string!

@gregoryherson2095 5 жыл бұрын

great faces while playing the B string 😎

$@fracklo1997$

@fracklo1997 3 жыл бұрын

the sound is asmr to my ears aAAA

@aldito7586 Жыл бұрын

Scott plays a little better than a little better!

@willelliott6861 3 жыл бұрын

Scott, the power you just gave to me just broke the scanner

@dougarnold7955 6 жыл бұрын

Ghetto is awesome, more please...being a guitar player bass is an adjustment anyway and the idea of the b string being lower than the e is odd since on guitar it's the second but watching you play it would provide opportunity for some really neat riffs...thanks

@jfbillard3517 2 жыл бұрын

How is it that you dont prefere a 5 over a 4 string?!!! You so good at it bro!!!

@TheBassfresh 3 жыл бұрын

just got my very 1st 5 (i'm old) new stingray special 8.2 lbs, and my 1st inclination was playing up above the 5th on the B for some patterns I normally play. maybe i'm gonna be ok? ;-) great trick pinky root note! thank you. the "box shape" reminds me of jamerson.

@graspunwrapped1124 6 жыл бұрын

He did a gig with that rig. With that rig he did a gig.

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

that rig made him a pig

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

and that pig had to dig

@UprightBassist 6 жыл бұрын

Slim Yelow … or else he, or even it, might have to wear a wig! 😬🤓😂

@brettmarlar4154 6 жыл бұрын

Hope the Mrs. gets well soon!!! Cool grooves, as always.

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

she just told me: "yes luv".

@onevoiceinc 6 жыл бұрын

Your Saturday is still more eventful than mine. Star Trek marathon on this end, lol. (So many video ideas. I should get to work... after a couple more episodes...)

@bustabass9025 6 жыл бұрын

onevoiceinc Mine too. It's been Gunsmoke nonstop since 8 this morning. I could have sworn Matt shot that same dude about four or five episodes ago.👑🎸🎵

@onevoiceinc 6 жыл бұрын

:D Matt Dillon don't play

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

mine was g=Gunoil

@camf8372 Жыл бұрын

I need a 5 string bass tuned E to C for chords. Scott by the way, I was listening to the Renaissance album by Marcus Miller on a walk the other day. Jekyll & Hyde just revealed to me the exact tone I'm looking for, and the type of bassist I want to be moving forward in my journey. It's a wonderful piece. Didn't know slap can be used in jazz

@pryzmcat 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, I recently acquired a five string and yep, it's become a thumb rest. I used to play four string, and was meh..pretty mediocre player..Im working on that day by day, your videos help tremendously( when I kick myself in the ass and actually play and 'practice'.) Thebass I have right now is an Ibanez 5 string , and I notice I just don't have 'room'..particularly when I try to slap and thump..( that is till eluding me but we trudge on). I am wondering what you think of the Indian bass player Mohini Dey, and if you have made any attempts to get her in an interview..she is incredible. Happy summer Scott. :)

@jonathanlange4113 6 жыл бұрын

the groove trainer is really really good i use it all the time

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

because it got 16ths in it

@jonathanlange4113 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@jonathanlange4113 6 жыл бұрын

well i like it mainly because it has multiple features. Like a drum machine, an inner time training. And a actual nice sounding click

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

16th subdivisions are crucial for learning precise funky timing. I use it for drumming and worlds opened up, for real. When you can accent and count every off - 16th up to 100 bpm you are flying with God.

@ericchin739 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a very simple way to use the B Shapes are great, but just think INTERVALS. Let's say you're playing a G on the E string The note right above it on the B is a perfect fifth. Move up two frets on the B string..... that's the perfect fourth!! Then, depending on the key, you can EASILY find the other intervals. Just memorize THAT pattern/shape, and the B string actually becomes second nature!!

@shawnhuff3920 3 жыл бұрын

To sound better on a five string bass guitar I string my fender quilt top 24 v five string bass guitar E.A.D.G.C and I play bass thru my vox metal amp peg 2 plug in headphone Jack amp I run a line from the headphone Jack to my looper pedal and to my amp heavy metal distortion bass guitar fast leads to tapping and palm muting and scale playing

@steveslate3601 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, Great video BTW! How about covering a proper setup and on the B string. That is key to being able to play up the neck. I've had good success with Dunlop super Bright SS. The 125 seems to work well. Also the Dunlop Marcus Millers work well too!! Some gauges work better than others. My strings are getting pretty dull but the B still works well. I'm always searching for better strings though!! Love to hear your response as well as others too!! Thanks for the Video Scott!!

@pellolopez3764 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a drummer but i love your channel scott!

@oscarsantos2608 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a gardener and also love his channel!

@jacobchristensen713 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a picker, I'm a grinner, I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner, but I also love his channel.

@Hulavuta 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@robertsdesouza 5 жыл бұрын

@@jacobchristensen713 hahuahuahuau great reference

@dokgu 6 жыл бұрын

When my boy Scott asks for a like, I give it.

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

I double on that.

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

LMFAO

@captainsanchez4829 6 жыл бұрын

thx for the lesosns you've helped me so much and probably others, i just want you to know how amazing you are, keep the gr8 stuff g01ng

@oneriousraider913 5 жыл бұрын

I always dream to have five string... May i know what is your bass is??

@skidder652003 6 жыл бұрын

Doh just swapped my Ray 5 for a 4 string jazz cos I couldn't get on with a 5'er! Might have kept her if I'd seen this!

@davidbohm718 6 жыл бұрын

Wine is one hell of a drug!

@wxb200 Жыл бұрын

3:20 Jam is on-freakin'-point!

@devinebass Жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@DanielHeo 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Panerai!

@volodyanikolaev 6 жыл бұрын

I got my pinky on the route And that's the secret of the groove.

@Bab1nak 6 жыл бұрын

Wow AV bass!! Love it

@sexybeardedvikingwizardthe4746 6 жыл бұрын

The great thing with the interfaces that are about now ghetto is just as workable, often more so, than something more substantial. Hell even an iTrack pocket and an iPad/iPhone and you can get a decent sound going and that's dirt cheap. I think people get too bound up in having gear, I'm no exception, rather than fully utilising what they have at hand.

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

gear is everything brah!

@whambymedia Ай бұрын

You're right - today is Saturday. You used to wear the glove on your right hand?!

@Johnwilkinsonofficial 4 жыл бұрын

i found basic major scale and triad arpeggio from day 1 made me a 5️⃣ stringer instead of a four string with a beefy🥩 thumb rest

@mdspman000 6 жыл бұрын

You might be thinking of the names of the notes but clearly you are thinking which scale tones (relative to your root position) to use. Call it a box shape if that scares you less but it comes down to knowing where the appropriate scale tones are for the chord you are playing. Many of the grooves will end up using well established patterns that work any place on the neck relative to a given root position and will be patterns you already know on the other strings. There are no shortcuts to develop this understanding. Eventually it seems you will want to know the note names on the low B string since sometimes they will be the root you to use. What Scott mentions here will help you dive in a bit but do yourself a favor, take your time to really learn how to incorporate the extra strings (for 5 or 6 string) into your scales and arpeggios in every key and for every scale type and in the long run you will have the freedom to play better than treating things as a series of boxes to memorize.

@cobberas63 4 жыл бұрын

Any chance of getting a diagram of that box shape? I'm having trouble working out what it is, and what patterns Scott is playing.

@tony.g.s. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I always get the impression that most 5-string basses fret on the B string. Is the curvature of the radial incompatible with the diameter of the B string? More and more, I believe it.

@marioalberto8529 6 жыл бұрын

Can you give some advice on USB interface and headphones to play/récord bass at home ?

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

M-Audio Fast Track Pro: 50 bucks and sucks

@1okanaganguy 6 жыл бұрын

sounds better with the glove!

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

that's what she said

@jorgeadrianhidalgo7455 4 жыл бұрын

Nice sitar....

@Clean97gti 5 жыл бұрын

Working on this monster project that takes up all my time. It's called fatherhood. I feel you on that one!

@melbabygregory4979 6 жыл бұрын

Oh No what is up with the Mommy? was she asleep on floor? great bass as usual. love your videos and kiddos precious! P.S. where are you? and what kind of glove is that?

@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын

5:00 to 5:10 is great stuff

@LFC-Star 4 жыл бұрын

what brand of strings do you use Scott? As my Jackson 5 string is due a restring. They've been on the bass about 4 yrs. Currently got DR Neons.

@dgrandioso 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the tracks from? I just got a 5 string, and I’m super new to this

@blee3621 2 жыл бұрын

Starts at 3:00

@MikeHacks 6 жыл бұрын

Hairy boy! For how long?

@AngrySEMopar 3 жыл бұрын

6:46 Pinky Reminder!

@elijahbrian669 6 жыл бұрын

On my five string bass I hate tuning below drop A so I just capo what ever I want to tune to and use the B like an E. If I want to play drop C I capo the third fret in drop A. If I want to play D standard I tune to standard and capo the third fret or whatever tuning I'm playing. That's about all I use the B for unless I'm playing Amon Amarth or Slipknot in drop A.