The #1 SLAP BASS MISTAKE… and 2 exercises to fix it!

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The #1 SLAP BASS MISTAKE… and 2 exercises to fix it!

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In this lesson we’re going to be focusing on the NUMBER 1 slap bass mistake I see beginner and intermediate bass players making time and time again…
You're going to learn:
►Exactly what the number 1 slap bass mistake is
►2 exercises to help you fix it (for one of them you’re going to be using the back of your bass!)
►And... how to get the D and G strings to really cut through in the groove - even when you’re slapping them with your thumb… ninja bass trick alert ;)
As always, see you in the shed...
Scott :)
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@BerryMoss 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t give away 1 piece of super gear...give EVERYONE a metronome instead! Thanks, A drummer. :-P

@gub4941 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t even give them a metronome, if they have a phone, they have a metronome. they don’t even need a phone, you could do it on your computer.

@samuelg315 4 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud!

@berkomatik8082 4 жыл бұрын

Oprah is right!

@litchqueenasenath5995 3 жыл бұрын

A nice metronome would be awesome. It doesn't have to be expensive, but there's something about analog metronomes that are beautiful

@stevec6427 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on. It doesn't matter that you can play a million notes a minute if none of them are on the beat. A bassist playing simple root notes with excellent timing is a better bassist than someone shredding through arpeggios and scales with no timing. I know I've played well when the drum and bass sound like one instrument

@ilikemusic2773 5 жыл бұрын

starts at 2:17.

@VincentTornude 5 жыл бұрын

you skipped the Attenborough impression?

@aldistoteles2919 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ampthebassplayer 5 жыл бұрын

The Wadsowrth constant is in full effect in all of Scott's videos.

@simonpieman1653 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There is a lot of irrelevant bull. Just likes the sound of his own voice I think lol

@drewadkins5060 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u lol

@bryanhatch6688 5 жыл бұрын

Scott is so good, I watch the complete advertisements out of respect.

@Ultima2876 4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Hatch you’re wasting your time. He only gets paid if you click them.

@ruiner88 4 жыл бұрын

@Derrick Focal Dystonia

@VivalaryMan 3 жыл бұрын

That's now how it works 😁

@gitaaa7740 6 жыл бұрын

Here’s a Jaco quote Scott. “”If i wanted to slap I’d play my drums”

@johnglenn4433 3 жыл бұрын

That's funny :)

@nickojones4582 6 жыл бұрын

A Carl Thompson bass! Beautiful pieces of art and monster basses.

@Sketchaphone 4 жыл бұрын

The tip comparing the slap to your leg bouncing was really helpful!

@jernejperdan3178 5 жыл бұрын

Loved impression of David Attenborough in the beginning :D

@senan1977 6 жыл бұрын

Rickenbacker all the way. Always wanted one. It’s like a work of art. 🤙🏻

@thailai3277 4 жыл бұрын

ricks are sexy

@steveouk90126 4 жыл бұрын

@@thailai3277 Concur.

@EmilBass 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t know English vell, but I understand all your videos without subtitles! Respect for you lessens 👍 I’ll go to practice double thumbing))

@gilgameshrulz 6 жыл бұрын

I dont think ive seen a rickenbacker bass on here before!

@FrankTurk 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, also this. A Rickenbacker 4003W giveaway would be incredible.

@cracker7923 6 жыл бұрын

Lemmys rickenbacker

@larryjonson3550 6 жыл бұрын

Or a Mark King Jaydee. Its always a jazz or precision. Most with flat wound dead sounding strings. Nice sound from this though.

@mayasapir2839 6 жыл бұрын

Richenbacker 4003 would turn me on

@Drunk_Bishop 3 жыл бұрын

This video answered all my beginner questions! Im a long time guitar player and really digging into the bass lately trying to learn properly. In this video you mention that on the high string you are not bouncing off of the string but rather playing THROUGH it. I was wondering why i couldnt do the thumb up technique at all and this helped me solve that issue!

@wikiwikiwee1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the free lessons on youtube scott, you're a fantastic teacher!

@Zoid_Smoked2 6 жыл бұрын

“The old slappy slappy”, has me rollin son 😭😭😭

@harrymanback5133 6 жыл бұрын

Also a Rickenbacker 4003

@Ripprock1 6 жыл бұрын

Scott you bring the fun back to being a bassist. Thank You!

@boatsandbitsandbobs 3 жыл бұрын

Scott m8 I have been watching ur videos while ago and just wonder if I ever be able to watch all as it seems like I need a lifetime that’s how many hours on here and on SBL [im a lifetime member]. Respect for the work u guys doing here and thanks for the music. High five ✋

@erniethered 6 жыл бұрын

Dingwall NG2 5 string!!!! Sad that I missed the Darkglass giveaway 😔

@ThedebsHD 6 жыл бұрын

Can you play on a rickenbacker 4003 ? That would be insane !

@josephwalton487 6 жыл бұрын

Yes!! You are the man. Coming on 5 years now I have been jaw droppingly watching and studying your groove work Mr. Devine! I have watched all your videos over and over each one probably greater than 20. Thank you for helping me to understand the art of the groove.

@zarkc4 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since this video came out, but I've always dreamt of owning an explorer shaped bass 😍

@laktoze_ 3 жыл бұрын

im gonna mod a dean metalman

@leonardovalentino462 6 жыл бұрын

Sadowsky Jazz Bass

@pandorasflame7742 6 жыл бұрын

Those basses are heavenly

@videoschiche8367 6 жыл бұрын

Very instructive, as usual... You're a life saver for me! ;-)))

@mv9787 6 жыл бұрын

The thump position point was very good. I must put this into practice! Thanks for the great tip! :)

@mv9787 Жыл бұрын

Now it comes naturally and I can do double thump, douple pop pretty well.

@mylesthompson5804 6 жыл бұрын

Scott's very own favourite bass - signed and delivered.

@SanNjig 6 жыл бұрын

Musicman stingray bass give away

@jose-azevedo 6 жыл бұрын

The Music Man StingRay 4 Neck Through would be a killer bass to give away (especially for me hehe)

@mr.wunderful4361 6 жыл бұрын

José Roberto Azevedo 4H or 4HH. Love my for HH bolt on stingray!

@jose-azevedo 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I found some videos os this bass other day, I had never heard of, and I just loved it. Unfortunately it is expensive as hell. Congratulations for your bass haha

@danpartridge1198 6 жыл бұрын

just found these lessons and fantastic .. 30 years and still learning.. 2 things though on this one - Check out the Larry graham stuff - He was a 2 finger pull of man, does give a slightly tighter "Snap" on the higher pulls also.. Flea's style is special as he "rocks" his hand to use both thumb and pinky to slap and middle finger to pull "Higher Ground" is a prime example - but as stated his low guitar position makes this to work..

@19Trixx73 5 жыл бұрын

That marcus miller v7 is already a great give away especially used and coming from a talented and well know bass teacher like yourself will be an honor

@BeansMaskSheen 6 жыл бұрын

Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe 1995 Rosewood or similar Alembic style basses

@Darts401 6 жыл бұрын

Carl Thompson bass giveaway

@IAmLoam 6 жыл бұрын

I nearly broke my wrist years ago and have had issues with limited mobility since then. I'm hoping to work out those issues so I can improve upon not just slapping, but being able to play the bass in general as it's become my hobby over the last year and a half.

@alphanumeric1529 6 жыл бұрын

How you doing with it?

@strangeglow1 6 жыл бұрын

your lessons are great! Thank you for making them available for free!

@Revengeur72 4 жыл бұрын

Please i want the bass amp ! :3 Edit: oh it's the two year anniversary of this video... Didn't notice !

@brendonmccaig7082 6 жыл бұрын

Victor Wootens Ying Yang bass ! :D

@abrahamrobles4575 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for clearing up the thumb angle and the play through on the G string!

@stevenstarkes4903 6 жыл бұрын

The hardest part about that arm/wrist rotation is if you're a lefty who was only taught righty! I'd like to see Scott throw in a few seconds trying that rotation on his left hand. What a struggle!

@jayvessel3444 6 жыл бұрын

5 STRING Rickenbacker 4003 in Fireglo color

@AndreasR86 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple guy. I don't need a Fodera or anything. Give me a good G&L and I'll be set for life.

@Shadowridercc 3 жыл бұрын

That Beat up white P bass behind you!!!!! The perfect give away to (ME) WoW!!!!!!

@josephgoines2106 6 жыл бұрын

A 6 string F-Bass would be a great give away!

@princeip0s550 6 жыл бұрын

A Custom Wal bass? It's just too expensive to give away though

@hhaxx1003 6 жыл бұрын

Flea's signature fender jazz bass

@yaribins5754 6 жыл бұрын

Taco Pup yes yes yes

@RSibayan 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yes!

@lewisjcoops 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a big chilies fan but fleas basses are awful

@ErnieJ89 6 жыл бұрын

LJCKILLJOY! The new fender ones not bad. Just a roadworn jazz bass

@JonnyRake 6 жыл бұрын

I just got one, they are super comfortable to play and sound wicked!

@bajoelectrico 6 жыл бұрын

Rickenbacker 4003 Midnight Blue Thank you very much for your videos. I learn a lot with them. Thanks, Scott! :-)

@j-bird6563 6 жыл бұрын

A custom Richard Greenup bass ,a Signature Flea jazz bass or a musician stingray. All impressive!

@ClaudioGrieco 6 жыл бұрын

Marleaux Diva, Consat or Soprano... one can dream :)

@schmaler68 6 жыл бұрын

I like Marleaux Bass too, but I`ll never can afford such a dream...

@geoffreyflint9039 6 жыл бұрын

came here to watch a lesson on slappin and now Listening to "I wanna be like you".

@majcm58 6 жыл бұрын

Ha....me too!

@davidsheppard4222 6 жыл бұрын

A 5 string Spector would be a killer give away! 😎

@SleepingPepper 6 жыл бұрын

Ultimate giveaway for me would probably be a Carl Thompson 6 String Fretless Rainbow Bass. Sadly, I don't even think the great Scott himself could get a hold of something so rare and wonderful, so id settle for any Carl Thompson bass as my ultimate choice.

@tobiastk5391 6 жыл бұрын

Dingwall would be great! Rickenbacker as well!

6 жыл бұрын

Muito bom seus vídeos Scott!!!

@Peter_Gijsbers 3 жыл бұрын

@carlosvillegas8775 3 жыл бұрын

Muy buenos sus videos. Very good videos Muito bom seus videos È molto buon video What part of good video you don't understand?

@Peter_Gijsbers 3 жыл бұрын

@@carlosvillegas8775 the language

@adamnchelle10 6 жыл бұрын

love this. it would be fanfreakingtastic to maybe see a Marleaux BassGuitars like the Consat Soprano.

@jairedordas2628 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the lessons. Thank you sir. I'm just a beginner for bass guitar.

@danielvaldezaguirre 6 жыл бұрын

A fodera emperor would be sick for a giveaway!

@Ichbins10003 6 жыл бұрын

a damn 5 string dingwall :D

@KYSMO 6 жыл бұрын

Yaaaassss

@arya6250 6 жыл бұрын

Ichbins yeet

@shortykdr 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeahhhh I was going to say a 5 string dingwall

@frostyviking_ 6 жыл бұрын

I have one on the way! Never been so excited

@Xxyion86 6 жыл бұрын

lol i was going to say it as well. I already have mine...buuuuuuut i want another....ANOTHER

@lifescanofslovakiamusicand4802 6 жыл бұрын

Steinberger spirit 4-string in any color other than black...fine travelling bass because you can put it in guitar case (smaller, headless, still the same neck size as regular bass).

@chrisjbernier 6 жыл бұрын

spot on attenborough impression!

@picodrift 5 жыл бұрын

That wide smile when he say "through that G string" at 9:00

@thegabobomb 6 жыл бұрын

A lefty bass, we lefties don't get any bass

@caddelworth6794 6 жыл бұрын

+about 1000 to THAT!!! … except that I play a leftie bass strung right-handed. (Hmm … didn't think that through, did I?!!)

@growlingoctopus 6 жыл бұрын

the New World King at least he's playing Sire ... not only is Sire awesome but they have everything in lefty too...but a lefty giveaway I doubt will happen :(

@basscoup 6 жыл бұрын

Not a lefty, but totally get it

@patrickmurphy9186 6 жыл бұрын

I play a left-handed bass. I just tell everyone that it's just broken......

@pjmuck 6 жыл бұрын

+1. I own 2 lefty Sires. they're my main gigging basses.

@ydel8717 6 жыл бұрын

A giveaway on a 4 string Marcus Miller Jazz bass like the one you're playing would be amazing!

@mariocortes3632 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best slap lesson

@LovingGoodContent 6 жыл бұрын

That New Ibanez bass that is hybrid fretless. That would blow my mind. Ibanez SRAS7

@harrymanback5133 6 жыл бұрын

If you had an Aria Pro II signature Cliff Burton to give away, I would be amazed. That would be impressive for sure.

@davidequaranta9425 6 жыл бұрын

Scott absolutely a MUSIC MAN bass pleaseeeee i don't have a good bass yet ,i'd love to finally ha ve one bass to study and put my playing to the next level! Pleasseeeeeeee

@IfunkY1 6 жыл бұрын

a bootsy collins jam and Space Bass give away...too funky!

@henryfreeman7748 6 жыл бұрын

The ol slappy slappy hmm?😂 lol dude ??? Sounds like an obscenely, 🆒 technic do demonstrate. An amoon bass give away would be sick. I'm just joking that purple Prince bass like whoa, I would die for that.

@kuchikibacon 5 жыл бұрын

Either a Rickenbacker 4001 or 4003

@drpepper694 5 жыл бұрын

Fender American Dimension Bass. It's a new design that isn't a precision or jazz or anything. It's got a new body shape too and pretty universal

@amadeovictorprieto5919 6 жыл бұрын

Electra jj bass custom (w/pickup knob & phase knob) handcrafted (solid purple heart/eucalyptus) w/full abalone from pickups up to the top of headstock

@rommelrivera1186 5 жыл бұрын

Best slap bass intro ever! Thank you. Now I just have to get plenty of the ole slappy-slappy...

@t0li0s 6 жыл бұрын

the fondera emperior5 deluxe

@albikes8484 6 жыл бұрын

What do you do with all your right hand gloves ?

@doxx2427 6 жыл бұрын

Alcsbiker ...he uses it on his left hand.... those gloves are ambidextrous

@mihjierosales3004 6 жыл бұрын

The Most Helpful Bassist Channel for me😁

@richardfrisby6749 6 жыл бұрын

My ultimate blown away bass would be a Status Streamline 5. Great size, shape, weight, and sound. Yeaaaaahhhhh..... :)

@MatsEvensen 6 жыл бұрын

Why don't you mention Mark King here when it's talk about regulare slapping and not double thumb. Mark King uses a angle that is perfect for this kind of practise and he has techniques that is way cooler then Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten visa versa, you must never forget Mark Kings role in history as one of the greatest slapper of em all.

@jameswhite7997 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I get the impression Mark King is just not cool in some circles for reasons that I don't fully get. I'm not saying this is the case on this video as I have no idea but I think some modern professional players think he's too cliched or predictable to mention. My goodness though 'A physical Presence' live album from 1985 has some of the finest slap ever on it!

@jonnyrochester1141 5 жыл бұрын

Mark King has some technique, but his solos are embarrassing because it's not musical in any way really.

@judebrad 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameswhite7997 God on a JayDee, and such a nice lovely person too.

@salottin 6 жыл бұрын

Any custom Warwick!

@Mr.Monky420 6 жыл бұрын

Júlio Salotti Warwick Vampyre

@salottin 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Just watch Andy Irvine's video on it if there's any doubt

@Bas20hz 6 жыл бұрын

fbass bn5. But only if I win it for suggesting it.

@Jihadbearzwithgunz 6 жыл бұрын

Lol any top line fodera bass we are talking up too 14k for one of them

@x1norway 6 жыл бұрын

Júlio Salotti r

@advanoyen 6 жыл бұрын

Great lesson again Scott! The Warwick Starbass Lee Sklar Signature would be awsomelyawesome!

@KeithCopeland778 6 жыл бұрын

The ultimate bass giveaway would be a Ken Smith 5 string bass!!!!!!!

@kimirong7456 6 жыл бұрын

1951 Fender P bass

@fttaufiq9614 6 жыл бұрын

Dingwall bass + darkglass b7k

@mau_batarse 6 жыл бұрын

0-0-00-0-00-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-00-0-000-00 djent? prog metal?

@tomaz720 6 жыл бұрын

That prince bass you played that one time.. That would be an epic giveaway

@aaronpeacock93 6 жыл бұрын

Dingwall and Adam “Nolly” Getgood for a NG2. Those things are a work of art

@Timo281001 6 жыл бұрын

The flea bass

@ImJustStandingHere 6 жыл бұрын

A Modulus Funk Unlimited bass

@tonyd3119 6 жыл бұрын

Liam Johannesson Absolutely

@FrankTurk 6 жыл бұрын

SBL is obviously deeply focused on electric bass-playing. It would be mind-blowing for Scott to give away a Taylor T5z Classic acoustic/electric bass.

@Rafagroove 6 жыл бұрын

Scott you are an inspiration to me, a pity I do not totally master English, to be able to listen to all your videos, I'm Brazilian and I always follow your channel, big hug

@pierrecorneau8606 6 жыл бұрын

Hello! A Mayones Jabba 5 "Hadrien Feraud signature"

@MaartenvanSchaik 6 жыл бұрын

I would love to see an Alembic Mark King signature bass as a give away.

@MatsEvensen 6 жыл бұрын

YES the baddest Alembic of them all

@92waystodeath 6 жыл бұрын

Washburn force 8 BBR from 1984. Very rare, amazing tone, and that beautiful black color with the red binding. People need to know more about it! I know it's almost impossible to do that since they're rare...

@martinkosar2641 6 жыл бұрын

Any kind of lefty, we are very rarely thought of. A Warwick Corvette $$ would be a very cool part.

@theendstarter1721 6 жыл бұрын

A Warwick 5 string bass

@JamaisMEC 6 жыл бұрын

Wish for a model other than the "Rockbass." Maybe you'll love it, but I found it inferior in too many ways to the German (and yes, therefore more expensive) models.

@grapefriedrice5338 6 жыл бұрын

Music man stingray would be unreal to giveaway

@calebbrophy7987 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice on gettin into the old slappy slappy. I would be super excited if you had a give away from "Carvin" or "Redwitch".

@ohwhen7775 6 жыл бұрын

Scott I don't know if you ever knew this but I once read on an old forum years ago on the Stuart Zender website (I think), that Zender would actually use his whole arm to for his slap technique which he attributes to his more "thud" kind of sound. He mightn't be one of the more renowned bassists but his slap bass sound on the Warwicks was always my personal favourite, that said his playing was slower paced than most slap bass styles so maybe that's why it worked.

@nickstripe5007 6 жыл бұрын

Warwick thumb 6, please!

@brettmarlar4154 6 жыл бұрын

Dingwall!!! Or whomever makes Led Claypool's bass.

@elFacSa 6 жыл бұрын

Brett Marlar The basses he used at the beginning of Primus where made by Carl Thompson. Now one of those would be a magnificent giveaway Bass!

@the1trueporkchop 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta go with a Wal. It's like the unicorn of basses for me.

@ElectromagneDikk 6 жыл бұрын

You fucking rock bro. I'm a guitarist of 20 years and a drummer and a violinist and I love to play the bass. Vic Wooten was the first dude I saw do that too, you do it a little bit more General populace friendly when you explain it. Keep the good tips coming, this actually helped me more than I thought it would. Keep up the good playing mate and thank you

@manofshitpost6869 6 жыл бұрын

I really see few people do this, usually beginners struggle elsewhere in my experience. There's some hefty clickbait going on, and you manage to draw this out to more than 10 minutes by including unnecessary clips. Just get to the point if you want to produce quality content. If the reason for the length is that you need the revenue, which is perfectly understandable, you're likely to recover it when you gain a bigger audience because of better videos. That's my two cents, have a good one.

@pigfish168 6 жыл бұрын

Subscribe to the academy, the videos there are what you are suggesting

@THIStopian 6 жыл бұрын

Scott is really instructive but videos are way to Long because he doesn't get to the point I really hate that

@spaantz 6 жыл бұрын

Making a video 10 minutes only allows you to place midroll ads on it. If there are no midroll ads on a video, then it does nothing for you in terms of revenue.