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Jesus! That DOES sound good!

i’m trying to learn electric bass while already being an upright player and these videos are really helpful to make sure i’m not just trying to play the upright sideways

I’ve gotten a horrible muscle pain in my right lower abdomen area and while I don’t know what I did to get this, I think sitting on my couch and playing bass/guitar isn’t helping as my couch is low enough that I feel a lot of pressure in the affected area. Anybody know what is the appropriate height someone should sit at while playing?

not a single mention of the subterranea in the comments. i have a BOD i love, but goddamn the iron ether sounds GNARLY

"the listener doesnt want to hear your technique..." - thats the best advice ive ever gotten.

Wow! Just happened across this lesson. Great line thanks for helping me tap the brakes on everything I practice. I agree the ego can take where I don’t need to!

damn. my bass instructor gave me the bass fitness pdf and I started doing it today but couldn't help but check if anybody was reviewing this book and to my surprise it came out with this title lmao. The first thing I noticed about that book was exactly the same thing. Exercises on the book sounded like literal shit but I was doing it since it's just for strength & dexterity. Thank you for your thoughts on this. Great content. Gained a subscriber my man

Great lesson Tom, really enjoyed that

Haven't picked up my bass in a very long time. Pleased to know my old practice wasn't bad, I'd been taught the same method for sax guy giving me tips for my flute years ago. But not the up on the way down idea. Thanks. I'm also new to glasses and a similar face shape as you, so I might copy your frames at some point.

Great lesson! First time in youtube{for me at least) that scale practice is put in context both rhytmically and melodically. And actually understanding the musicality of the approach.

This is a sorely needed channel . . . thank you!

Love it. I guess this video is too *good* to get thousands of comments. Sigh.

Thank you

Princess Frida is my 2nd Cousin

Thank you! Have you ever tried it with an acoustic guitar? I really wonder what it sounds like.

Charles Mingus & Sonny Sharrock

While standing with such a high poture: don't do this, unless you want an injury on your right hand. NO T-Rex hands!

Brian Bromberg is a good doubler

Damn i wish i had a video like this, 5 years ago. As a self taught, these 4 concepts are the base line of my learning routine now, I slow things down, work my way up by making sure I have good intonation, good control over the sound, I take the time to listen to what i'm about to play, and now and then I also go back to have a listen again, I learn bits by bits like I divide things in phrases, and then put them together as I go on.. But 5 years ago none of that was obvious to me, so I had to learn everything the had way.. I really hope some new students will see this video and make great use of it

Excelent lesson. Many people wish to learn to read music and play. Desde Panamá le saludo. I suscribe inmediately to your channel.

S L A M M I N G !

Jan 1st 2024 ... 1st time here. Just loved the lesson, thank you so much.

Love your lessons

Thanks for the revelation that when trying to learn a bass piece is like learning someone's language they are fluent at.... don't rush and don't beat yourself up and get discouraged. Very helpful and encouraging advice! Just what I need to hear. Thank you. You got a new sub!

Exellent fo guitar players also . thank you so much ! from Poland !

Very useful informations. Thank you

I play left handed, and when i practice sitting down, my bass rests on my right leg (equivalent of left leg for you, i can probably say "inner" leg in this case). i never found it comfortable to rest it on the "outer" leg, i prefer to have the body of the bass between my legs, but i rarely see that done on youtube. the other method is uncomfortable to me, so I'm glad to see it in this video. I also generally have the headstock of the bass at an angle that it is level with my shoulder/head, and i sorta have the neck pushed out slightly. it means my fretting hand (right hand for me) doesn't have a sharp angle, and neither does my plucking hand. but, then my fretting hand can get fatigued for being elevated, so it is tough to navigate. I've only been playing since the end of the 22nd dec, 2023 (as of now, it is afternoon christmas day), so I still have a lot to learn. thanks for this video!

Tom this was great!

Thank You… for the framework and the final thoughts. Great piece of advises 🙏👍

Of the several demo vids I watched this was the first that actually let me hear how it sustains. Thanks for that.

Nice ending!!!

Merci pour cette vidéo. Vous êtes vraiment un excellent pédagogue ! Bravo ! Avec beaucoup d humour, vous dites des choses essentielles. J ai retenu, entre autres, « jouer avec conviction »

Thanks for your great channel and wonderful transcriptions with analysis! I just subscribed. Regarding ear training, I agree that functional ear trainer is really good. I think hearing chord progressions is one of, if not the most, useful abilities for musicians, and have slowly improved this over the years. I'm sure you're great at it. Might you have any further suggestions as to how to improve this valuable skill? Thanks again.

Hi Tom gr8 lesson. Where did you get your bass guitar strap can send a link for it

What a fantastic lesson, I am glad I came across this video, thank you so much for sharing, subscribed immediately!

Thank you mark watson, your bass playing is great, also your comedy 😂

Spot on! These are great reminders. Thank you!

Thank you for share it’s a great lesson. I like so much. Really a better Bass lesson on web Phil

Excellent lesson! It reminds me again of some of the best Bob Reynolds videos on practice, and also an interview I read about Yo-Yo Ma's practice routine for a new piece. Thanks for the content!

Great lesson thanks Tom!

You are a marvel! Thank you!

Thanks Tom. A timely reminder as I approach my Jaco homework.

He's back .... Just in time to read "Better Bass Practice' again!

Bob Reynolds is my hero! I got to see Snarky Puppy (with Bob) a couple of months ago. I love his practice videos and can see some of the same philosophy coming out in your videos. I like watching both of your videos much more than actually practicing! Thanks for the content. Hope you continue to make more.

This was great! I've been using Functional Ear Trainer for a couple of months and your recommendations (and the second method) are very helpful. Glad I found your channel!

very good video and explanation despite already 6 years ago! did I see a Gary Willis fretless in the background? which one is it? great sound and feel neck and weight..

Thank you!

that pickguard is a warcrime

Are you still using this MXR octave with a 4 string bass on function gigs in lieu of a 5 string?

This MUST be a keyboard player thing. Literally the last 3 I’ve worked with were exactly this 😂 2:59