jesus, I thought you had brought John Entwistle back to life
@devinebassАй бұрын
That would be quite the trick!
@genghis_connieАй бұрын
The Ox cam, using gold records for skeet shooting, and of course - playing with Dua Lipa. 😂
@GoofyJamal-jt4phАй бұрын
I wish
@andreamolinari7105Ай бұрын
He would never play that shit.
@navsnavsnavsАй бұрын
@@andreamolinari7105 hahaaaha
@TheBigburcieАй бұрын
Dua Lipa's recent work has some killer bass lines and having Mark Ronson working on this track added complexity and extra funkiness.
@devinebassАй бұрын
💯💯💯
@willfromyadkinvilleАй бұрын
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@drewyoung2102Ай бұрын
Bass makes Dua Lipo so fun. I always feel the session were held back on bass.
@solal9424 күн бұрын
what tracks are you thinking of?
@rizzzlaaaАй бұрын
This channel destroy every stereotypes of bass players. We are nice, fun energetic and joyful people ❤
@Jonathan.R.PereiraАй бұрын
But we love seeing other bassists suffer and work through a challenge.
@greeksdorokАй бұрын
Demons
@IBoughtItMyselfАй бұрын
I'm surly, lazy, and serial killer cold. But I make up for it by being a second-rate bassist
@ngolinyirenda6421Ай бұрын
Hey Man, I still don't smile when I play, proper Rastaman bass things 😅
@user-ox9ep9ki6h22 күн бұрын
Yes, we are cool!!! Cool I tell you!
@liamhemmings9039Ай бұрын
His bass sounds killer. He’s a great player. The octave trick is fantastic.
@ricodepapa8308Ай бұрын
The P strikes again!
@happymontanamusicАй бұрын
Any producer on the planet would have said, "it's cool, but let's split it and track both." Then likely not used it as it's too heavy for the driving kick. Still cool however.
@jacquesstrapp3219Ай бұрын
@@happymontanamusic Andrew Wyatt composed, produced, and played the bass synth. That theory doesn't apply when one of the producers is the bass player. The octaver is only useful in the upper registers on bass guitar because notes begin to break up when you drop below 40 Hz. That's why they aren't used for many styles other than funk or techno. It isn't really an issue of not fitting in the mix if instruments are EQed properly. Split tracks are SOP for most instruments when effects are used because you can always add processing to dry signals, but you can't really remove it from a recorded track. If the processed track doesn't fit in the mix, you can process the dry track and tweak it.
@angelofontanez6347Ай бұрын
It’s so cool to see what the pros do to learn songs.
@devinebassАй бұрын
💯💯💯
@mjmason75Ай бұрын
I love that he ran to his house to get the pedal, video taped it, and SBL included it in this video. Awesome!
@a1be31s8x925 күн бұрын
And then they played overcooked music over it
@zeldaworld7Ай бұрын
My elementary music teacher said the exact same thing to us “practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent” never forgot that advice
@kup9jАй бұрын
That's my most favorite category of videos on this channel and also videos without bassline
@OdhranWARАй бұрын
Agree, also this format is better than than the bassist hears a track for the first time minus bass and they get to do their own thing
@kup9jАй бұрын
@@OdhranWAR I love both
@knappster1754Ай бұрын
Definitely going to use the octave up trick for learning songs. 24 frets on my bass finally coming in handy.
@davidmoore8397Ай бұрын
LOL so am I.....now I've finally found some use for the higher 12 frets !!
@samuelstevenson2455Ай бұрын
A similar trick that i use is to use software (like Audacity) to play the original track back an octave higher but without changing the speed. It tends to make the bass jump out of the mix and make it easier to discern the pitch.
@c-papagasket836328 күн бұрын
I'm actually surprised that the playing an octave higher trick was such a revelation for some. I've been doing that for decades, since I first started playing - kinda thought all bassists did that.
@dariomartinez635813 күн бұрын
@@samuelstevenson2455 thx I was wondering if he pitched up the track an octave higher or what
@Joe_Murphy-REV_RealtyАй бұрын
I am a huge fan of Jon!! As a 59 year old Nashville pro, I KNOW that he absolutely crushes it in every way! What a fantastic musician.
@user-tq3rg4xi8xАй бұрын
Why did it sound like shit then? Because the production quality was terrible. It didn't sync in time.
@jacksonwright5145Ай бұрын
That Octabass sounds so good, I want to buy one now 🤣
@maartenarnouАй бұрын
I've been using these for years. They do the job! 👍 😎
@eldorado5319Ай бұрын
I saw Jon in a songwriting /recording session with Warren Huart some weeks ago. There he build up a basspart from scratch while they were writing the song. For the first part I thought I would have done something similar.....and then I completely lost him He is so good
@Ben_MdwsАй бұрын
The three of you have such amazing energy…and the editing of these videos are fantastic
@devinebassАй бұрын
Appreciate the warm words!!
@michaelbalty2750Ай бұрын
Inside Jon’s brain. Thanks for the trip, y’all!
@devinebassАй бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@DOCTASTY-SONOFDOGАй бұрын
"""PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT"""...........BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!
@Jonathan.R.PereiraАй бұрын
My mentor used to say that. RIP
@r3ngokuking23 күн бұрын
Reminds me of something my own karate teacher told me a long time ago..."practice does not make perfect...PERFECT practice makes perfect"
@jamesleyba5149Ай бұрын
Yessss! Practice makes permanent was taught to me by my 6th grade band teacher. It never left my brain. Its gold
@DyscoSyndicateАй бұрын
It’s cool hearing him talk about his octave trick to learning songs. I have been doing that for as long as I can remember. It just seemed like common sense. But people do look at me like I’m crazy first until I explain that it’s easier to hear the notes especially when it’s a lower range
@mikegerber7148Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for admitting that even great musicians can draw blank at the beginning of a song on stage. I have had that experience and I’ve gotten very frustrated with myself. Something I have played 1000 times and in the moment, it is gone.
@guavasmoothie5516Ай бұрын
The thing about him playing things an octave higher to figure notes out, I’ve been doing this for years. Absolute game changer when learning things by ear
@joshmore717520 күн бұрын
Dua Lipa has some really killer songs. Her team are absolutely killing it now
@devinebass20 күн бұрын
👍👍👍
@MaquiladoraIIIАй бұрын
The octave and no volume tricks are awesome, and I'm totally nicking them for the guitar. Absolutely love seeing other musicians explain their process 'in-situ'.
@CesarCastroBRАй бұрын
Nice, indeed. I use an acoustic guitar and it works just like playing on a higher octave.
@RichardHoogstadАй бұрын
So much good advice on how to figure a song out. This was one is very valuable even if you don't like the song.
@davidkellymitchell4747Ай бұрын
I spent 52 years engineering sessions and most of the time the person that played it on the record would have to learn it again themselves. "Play it for me. I forgot what I played." Band members know them all by heart but for session players it was just a passing moment in their daily life.
@NathanGilmerАй бұрын
That is interesting how he talked about how if he writes the chart than he can't memorize it and they are two different parts of the brain. Sean Hurley sad the EXACT same thing. Good lesson.
@ninodjurasАй бұрын
Same with me, if I have it written my brain goes into lazy mode.
@FraughtfulАй бұрын
Same thing with lots of musicians who read sheet music. You take the sheet away and some musicians forget. I've noticed it myself. So I practice both reading and memorizing it's a workout.
@cubby6708Ай бұрын
If it's a wedding gig or something, I don't have the time to memorize 40 plus tunes. I Nashville them out. If it's a good one off studio sesh thing, all memory
@pjkr123Ай бұрын
This is not just my random visit, it's also a life changing with "Practice makes permanent" quote
@EnglishPalette22 күн бұрын
Just wow. Bassists are people too!
@maksphoto7822 күн бұрын
Bassists unite! Whoever is the bassist for Dua, he is a legend!
@TheBENHECАй бұрын
The octave trick blows my mind along with the Sensei's advice...WOW! AWESOME VIDEO!
@supergman312Ай бұрын
Love that these style videos are goin viral rn
@TheHasekmichalАй бұрын
5:39 Gosh!! For a longest time I thought I’m weird. There are day when I find the right notes instantaneously and there are those when I’m not able to hear it almost at all 😅
@mcurryguitar22 күн бұрын
I was always taught… “ Don’t practice a song until you can play it right… Practice it until you can’t play it wrong.” This guy is a monster player, and I learned quite a few tricks from this video! Many thanks!!!
@mcurryguitar22 күн бұрын
Also, apologies if someone else already said what I said above, I haven’t read all 300+ comments lol!
@jimmymullins4106Ай бұрын
dude i love ur guyss channel ive been watching for yrs
@JohnSmith-pn8scАй бұрын
Man that EBS tracks super well, which isn't always the case with analog octave pedals.
@PantherPawАй бұрын
This format of vid is killing it ! Thanks guys- super valuable -- wish my ears could get that good
@devinebassАй бұрын
they'll get there with time and practice!!
@detectiveh654Ай бұрын
the higher octave tip and the "practice makes permanent" tip is really useful for any bass player. Thanks John!
@Mgreco0419Ай бұрын
Awesome tips and tricks. This guy is what I imagine a badass bass playing Mr. Roger’s would be.
@joaodalfeorАй бұрын
It's one of my favorite bass kind of videos on KZfaq!
@mariapeinazo11 сағат бұрын
the overcooked tune while he was going to get the pedal was a genius move!
@edgesportfishing24 күн бұрын
Love these videos! Sharon's joyfulness and enthusiasm is infectious!! Ian's combination of chops and humility bring likable authenticity to the channel!! Thanks for sharing
@devinebass23 күн бұрын
Glad you're enjoying these, lots more to come!!
@willd623123 күн бұрын
the audio quality in this video, including mics, is fantastic
@artymcdАй бұрын
I used an old Yamaha of his on my bands EP! One of the best instruments I have ever played
@georgivasilev8428Ай бұрын
Listening to an absolute pro like that drop the nuggets of wisdom just feels surreal. It gave me such a boost! I wanna go practice now! Inspiring stuff
@devinebassАй бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@ElDamiАй бұрын
This guy is a Pro! Pop music have so many examples of incredible bass lines. Rhythmic tension is a concept I've learned from pop, for instance. Great video!
@CrumsieАй бұрын
Love this stuff - real (obviously talented and successful) people figuring it out just like anyone would do jamming with friends or their band.
@aresramonАй бұрын
Those tips of wisdom are excellent!!! Thank you!
@lucastperezАй бұрын
You mean nuggets. I loved it, too, he is brilliant!
@Anti-S-A-Complex209910 күн бұрын
oooothas a smooth funky groove n that bass is doing it justice. like the mind sets on this guy what a bassists brain!!🧠🎶
@hushpuppyklАй бұрын
He's good. He's humble. Really loved this video.
@devinebassАй бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@imparatore937714 күн бұрын
Lately I am also learning music playing along even though there are charts. Cool to hear from someone the same concept. That I am not the slave of the charts.
@sunglee2048Ай бұрын
The amount of talent and genius in display is just impressive to watch. Very inspiring!
@apterousgargoyleАй бұрын
A true master of his craft indeed. He should've introduced a few octave jumpy fills here and there like Juliaplaysgroove, but anyway, he nailed it.
@KcutththАй бұрын
Thank you for the tips and the practice makes permanent…well I will never forget that! Admittedly I have two badly herniated discs in my lower back and early mornings are very difficult as of late. This video really put a smile on my face that I’m hoping will carry me throughout the day. If I make it up to my third floor music room I’m going to work on a song an tryout some of these ideas.
@Mouly0Ай бұрын
This was really cool! Shout out to this channel for being my only real exposure to pop music, much to my shame.
@AntigenSmith16 күн бұрын
I just love these folks, they have such a great chemistry. Must watch more.
@devinebass15 күн бұрын
Appreciate the warm words!
@carl_anderson9315Ай бұрын
Even when I’m not a fan of most current tendencies in music, I love Dua Lipa. Her blend of styles, and the kickass bass is great. But I guess for anyone filling John Entwistles’ shoes, it shouldn’t be a problem.
@rngrzulu1275Ай бұрын
That was fun!!! For so many bassists, it’s constant song learning!!! It’s fun to have a chance to come up with our own takes.
@DallasllamaКүн бұрын
Great video and great advice. Thank you.
@garethwilliams5213Ай бұрын
I recently shared that I turn my volume off when learning a song to hear the bits I'm missing on r/bass and it was crickets. It's not what you know it's who you know obv 😂 - definitely trying that octave trick though
@caseyholfordАй бұрын
Killin it! Loved watching him cram this song into his head.
@mailiam49921 күн бұрын
Jon Button was the first bass player I followed on instagram when I started playing bass like 10 years ago. This is such a wholesome full circle for me :)
@devinebass21 күн бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@mailiam49919 күн бұрын
@@devinebass He made me buy and Ampeg 4x10 lol
@slowpacedgaming85968 күн бұрын
What a cool guy who plays like butter! Great video everyone!
@DesSherwoodGuitarTuitionАй бұрын
Practice makes permanent.... best words of wisdom I've heard in a while;-) Nice job!! Very insightful;-)
@3l84r7014 күн бұрын
@7:17 this is great advice... for years I struggled with learning songs, as I was using notes, and tabs.. all those became crutches and would end up never learning the song properly as I always had notes to fall back into... for a few years now I don't take note. and force myself to learn from memory.. it goes much better live, and I think makes you a better musician.
@lupinthirdАй бұрын
I’m fond of “practice makes progress,” a slight deviation from the quote presented in here.
@abnerframil20 күн бұрын
I ever do the octave trick to learn songs when it's a very deep bass. That's an awesome trick and very useful
@helloitsme908116 күн бұрын
I love this song just for the bass. I had so much fun dancing to the bass on this video. Blasted my speakers. I think I will be hearing from my neighbors tomorrow morning. I don't care!
@stuartwalsh49747 күн бұрын
What a nice guy he is. Quality
@TheRealHucasysАй бұрын
Cool, and what a nice guy he is, loved the tips he gave specially the one about playing an octave higher, sweet!
@haziqcochaziq4713Ай бұрын
Thanks for making this..from Malaysia. Terima kasih 😊
@boutrosboutrosboutrosboutros24 күн бұрын
You guys remind me a lot of the drumeo channel. And that is a huge compliment. This was awesome
@geepikeАй бұрын
@11min, its so cool to hear someone else say that! I also heard that in martial arts maaaaany years ago “Practice doesn’t make perfect…if you’re learning incorrectly. PERFECT practice makes perfect!” I need to reimplement this, and many a Bruce Lee quote, back into my life 🤣🤣
@Crane358Ай бұрын
I could really identify with this video. My idiom for learning bass for a new song (cover) is often, “You think you know a tune until you have to learn it.”
@devinebassАй бұрын
👍👍👍
@alextinsley9117Ай бұрын
Funny! It was actually a Karate teacher who once said to me, "Only PERFECT practice makes perfect ". Wise words!
@arnlmndza19 күн бұрын
Love it when you pit someone against their usual genre. Tells me that good musicians can handle anything thrown at them. p.s. That Octabass setting is musical.
@revazquez24 күн бұрын
Amazing insight into how another artist approaches a song. More please!
@devinebass24 күн бұрын
More to come!!
@Spadeads15 күн бұрын
U guys providing so enjoyable content! Thanks and be sure I am subscribed!
@devinebass14 күн бұрын
Appreciate it!
@mr.lindsaymcdonald2065Ай бұрын
What a great show!!!
@alexmackzieАй бұрын
What an amazing guest.
@ziopinoo7119 күн бұрын
👏👏fantastic! awesome bass player and super great nuggets tricks to catch for improving learning to play a new song. Thankss. Super appreciate this master lesson🖖
@TheDavidGoldmanphotoАй бұрын
Way to go Jon Button!!!
@fahmiamriАй бұрын
Yes. Waiting for this format
@1loveMusic2003Ай бұрын
He did the bass on Bring it on Back at Produce Like A Pro on a session and his bass was sooo groovy!
@AndyA1234Ай бұрын
Dua Lipa just headlined at Glastonbury. She put on a great show. Trouble with BBC sync with sound & video caused people to think she mimed. I didn't come to that conclusion although there was pre-recorded string parts and maybe some backing vocals.
@sv26429 күн бұрын
Thx for this video I download the tab immediately and played it. It’s so so groovy thx
@devinebass29 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@tesla-spectre23 күн бұрын
I get the part with citing a different song in a song. Back when Implayed in a cover band, we had an evening where we played our standard set and in a modern pop song (not sure which it was, was 10yrs ago) instead of the original solo I played the extended Sultans of Swing solo (just in a different key) that Mark did in the famous live recording (Alchemy tour). It was a mind blowing experience because it just made everybody look up, and get wild. Especially the band (they were all so much better than me).
@qwerty-passwordАй бұрын
This format never gets old Once again requesting for a Zutomayo piece written by Ryosuke Nikamoto.
@bobbarker14Ай бұрын
Next, a collaboration. The Who's bassist and Chili Peppers drummer both learn how to kayak as fast as possible.
@sharonrenoldАй бұрын
I would watch this in a heartbeat.
@fifthavenewsАй бұрын
welcome to the studio work
@marcosviniciussilva101Ай бұрын
Que Aula este video, saudaçoes do Brasil
@paulojnascimento9014Ай бұрын
Man, i could watch you playing for hours...👍
@Nick051967Ай бұрын
The algorithm put this into my feed. Brilliant
@BlackJackLopezАй бұрын
Great lesson here! And yes, about "Practice makes permanent", I did read somewhere that if you're learning or practiceing something, and you keep messing up, STOP; as you're teaching your brain to do it wrong! Plus I think I've actually used the octave trick rather inadvertently a couple of times. Great video!!! (And great choice for a song, I hadn't really paid attention to it, and now I gotta hear it again!)
@TheBigburcieАй бұрын
I've heard bands confidently cover a song and there's glaring errors in the playing, as if they were learning the song off of a cassette tape they recorded off AM radio 30 years ago and made 15 copies of if and manually spliced together broken copies. I have naturally sharp ears for melody and chords (but not lyrics) and playing something blatantly wrong is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.
@SEAclub007Ай бұрын
"Practice makes permanent." 🤯 Thank you, sensei.
@azarealbheri6876Ай бұрын
Such a cool concept.. would love to see more of this.. Thanks!
@devinebassАй бұрын
More to come from this series!!
@user-sp6is5nz2x28 күн бұрын
What a great guy.
@gabolemaАй бұрын
When I started playing bass I used a software called Amazing Slow Downer which allowed to play with the pitch as well as speed, and it was perfect because I would play the song one octave higher highlighting the bass like he said, and I would also slow things down.
@guitfidleАй бұрын
Well hot damn! One trick I like to do when learning a song is to run into my little PA mixer and play through headphones. I put the song in one ear, my bass in the other ear. Pretty easy to hear it's different if your ears are not hearing the same thing. I have also picked up a guitar to learn the riff an octave up similar to what John was doing. The fret positions are the same. I do really like that practice makes permanent, that is so totally true!!
@motherofcups9374Ай бұрын
This is so fun! Congrats Jon! What a challenge
@devinebassАй бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@pmdinazАй бұрын
I'm no way a pro, but I played covers in bars for many years. I did the octave higher thing while learning, wow, glad I did some things right for me, that worked for such a pro like John! I thought that was some great advice.
@KONAmustang50Ай бұрын
What a great video!!! 🤘The Bass off and Octave tricks. Wicked!