Bass fundamental practice video collection: practice methods you can try right away

Rhythm Training for Bassists

[10 minutes a day] The ultimate rhythm training for bass

The bass is such a crucial instrument for a band’s rhythm that it’s often called part of the rhythm section.

That’s why it’s essential for beginners to start by practicing rhythm.

This video gives a brief explanation of how to practice bass using a metronome.

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Colorful phrases by the bassist Thundercat

This video explains a phrase from “Them Changes,” a famous song by Thundercat, a bassist based in Los Angeles, California.

One drawback is that it requires a six-string bass, but it’s a phrase that feels great to play.

Let’s try funky bass

How To Build An Awesome Funky Bass Line

Funk bass lines, where the off-beat is key, are indispensable for improving your bass skills.

This gentleman introduces phrases that mix not only slap technique but also cool, tasteful chords, so if you learn these, you can use them in bass solos as well.

Bass Lesson [Slap Tutorial for Absolute Beginners] 3/4

Bass Lesson [Slap Tutorial for Absolute Beginners] 3/4

In the third part of a four-part video series explaining slap technique, muting is discussed.

It clearly and carefully explains how essential muting is in slap playing and how groove is created, making it very easy to understand.

Beginner Bass Basics (5): Improve with Funk-Style Phrases [With TABs and Backing Track]

Beginner Bass Basics (5): Improve with Funk-Style Phrases [With TABs and Backing Track]

This is an instructional video based on funk.

It might seem difficult, but if you take it calmly, it’s a simple phrase that anyone can manage.

In particular, it’s a phrase that doesn’t use the pinky, which is often a stumbling block for beginner bassists, making it an accessible practice method to get started.

Super-polite explanation of basic theory for beginner bassists 1.5

Super-polite explanation of basic theory for beginner bassists 1.5

This is a continuation of basic music theory.

I know that if I don’t understand these theories I’ll hit a wall later, but I just can’t bring myself to memorize them.

However, when they’re explained in a video like this, it’s helpful and educational even if I’m just letting it play in the background.

Beginner-friendly practice

Walking Bass Lesson – Beginner #1 – with Scott Devine (L#61)

A kindly looking middle-aged man wearing gloves explains basic practice methods.

He also teaches how to arrange phrases to a backing track with a set chord progression, so it seems like it could be applied in various situations.