Ariana Grande - positions (Bass Cover) 

Can we just appreciate how much more comfortable she's gotten on camera? Like homegirls out here vibing, absolutely locked into the groove

Been here since before she started bobbing her head. What a killer.

After wiping out Dua Lipa's bassist, Julia is now en route to annihilate the career of another bass player, one lick at a time

Hello Julia, I'm 65 years old and I've always loved bass. Now I've decided to learn bass. I saw a video of you and I am amazed how nice playing bass can be. The ease with which you do it is simply fantastic. You gave me courage. Start studying in January. Thanks!

I can't listen to the original anymore. This is it. This version.

You called. We assembled.

I need an album full of these covers...goodness they completely replace the originals for me

the groove is strong with this one

I have a thing where I can’t just watch Julia’s covers once, it has to be at least three times to appreciate how complex and funky that bass is 😥

0:38 it's the little things that stand out. That triple note was dirty

Julia has come such a long way since she started, you can see how well she feels the groove now. And her stank face is on point, like a true bassist

She is feeling this different

This young lady is really developing her feel right before our eyes. In the past, she used to be very technical and clinical. Now I am noticing that her capacity to modulate between notes and add or subtract to or from her phrasing is becoming more and more distinct and regular. As Miles Davis famously said: "what you play is as important as what you don't play". This young lady understands that very very well. I like how she can aerate her play by not playing a note, before attacking more fiercely behind that silence for more effect. Beautiful!

These basslines are way better than the song itself. Change my mind

I just want to say that No Treble Mag just released their "Best of 2020" readers favorite bass player interviews and Queen Julia tops the list! ❤️❤️

I wonder if Julia will ever grace us with her voice? Polish or English, i'm not fussy.

*Clicks > Pause the video > Shouts on emotion > Plays the video

Made my day to see this ...tomorrow go in for cancer surgery...need some of your healing music. So smooth, incredible talent and like always a world class bassist shares her God given talents that make us all smile. Who needs medication when you got Julia ;-)

Imagine playing like this live with Ariana, don’t think she’d be best pleased about the spotlight being taken away from her vocals 😂

I've listened to the part from 1:00 to 1:15 like ten times by now. It's like somebody's hugging my brain. Amazing!

I'm 20 and only recently started to teach myself bass because of your covers!! I still have a long way to go but I'm really enjoying it so thank you for inspiring me and sharing your passion 💖

Your arrangements just add an extra spice to the covers.

As an 11-year-old who plays the bass, this is who I want to turn out like YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!

You literally fix pop music, it's like they're trying to supply groove but don't quite hit the mark but you step in like "don't worry I got this..." Echoing what others have said, the originals sound flat and empty without you on them, can only listen to your versions

I've watched this girl on and off for the past few years. She just gets groovier and groovier. Bass isn't just about hitting notes in key and making it sound cool. It's about the feel. The vibe. And this chick's got it.

I think the real magic of this channel comes through the fact that you don't take requests- you play what you love and your passion comes through clearly. Could tell you were really vibing with this one.

Your playing is like a tiger pacing in a cage. Then the tiger breaks loose.

Anyone else hear that Bad Idea lick at 2:00?? Solid af.

Good artists are the ones who shine regardless of the instrument they're playing. A bass usually has such simple (although indispensable) lines, it's easy for the common person to overlook its importance. But the common person would *not* overlook this. Awesome job!

How has one of the artists she covers not picked her up as a member of their house band?? This girl should be touring already.

not julia showing us the 1000 positions on the bass in a 3 minute video

OOF, That was a fast click

we do not deserve this early Christmas present 🥺❤️

Best cover

amazing performance my dad plays bass for 20 years or more idk.. but hat is beautifully precise and great ideas...keep goin and make our day with your playing

WHAT A JOY it has been to watch this girl’s journey from child prodigy on the way to virtuoso. I love her dedication to her gift. Another killer cover from the Little Rhythm Machine- thanks Julka!

2:02 The way Julia looks when she knows she played this awesome lick perfectly makes it just 10 times better🔥🔥

Ugh the groove she added on this gave me chills to my core. Its so cool to see her grow into an awesome bassist and continue to play around with different styles. You can tell she feels it to her core. From one musician to another, keep grooving on 🖤🤙

The way she bobs her head and they way she slides her fingers on the fretboard and the plucking, it's all so meticulous and precise and beautiful.

Is it Wrong that I would rather download Julia's cover of all these songs instead of the originals?

From shy to bad ass. This girl never disappoints. ❤️

This cover has no business being this fire *clicks replay*

Is that a reference to "Bad Idea" at 2:00? Love it!

Me: I'm not sure I understand the role that a 5-string bass plays... What does that lower string really add? juliaplaysgroove: 0:37 Me: OH.

Miss gurl has absolute talent😌

Me encantas mucho! Ojalá pudiera conocerte algún día. Estoy aprendiendo a tocar el bajo eléctrico, tu eres una bajista increíble! ❤ Te quiero Julia.

The hand movement at "switching the positions" made my heart skip a beat

0:39 Those low notes!

I cant imagine being a performer, seeing Julia play bass, and not wanting her to be my bassist.

Ha! Yeah at 0:30 with a flick of the wrist she's like 'Got this groove on lock!'. This playing is hypnotic, and that outro.. Sheeesh Amazing to see an artist enjoying their craft and really contributing something fresh! Crazy talent! Keep grooving!

Started with Ariana, finished with Ariana 😏👌

Love the way you make simple parts of a song so damn funky as well!

4 people who disliked the video are the Bass players of Dua Lipa and Ariana.

How do you make me fall deeper for a track I already love !

Trust me as a bassist I know how much plucking strength you need to get that tight and funky sound. Absolute killer Julia, this is probably my 30th time revisiting !! 😊😊

Your covers just keep spoiling me. When I hear the OG versions I’m disappointed :(

Julia is the only one who can make me listen to an Ariana Grande song from start to finish. Well Done.

Watching your technique is so enjoyable, and what a clean tone from such a simple setup. Happy holidays!

Keep it up julia. Been here since then. Looking forward to watch more videos of yours. Godbless u. More power.

this is great! I used to play guitar when I was younger. I never thought I was very good, just okay at best, but ended up stopping..You're one of the reasons I got a bass started learning. Keep it up!

Killed it as always! Have a wonderful festive period to you and everyone here in the comments!!

Like literally, how can ppl dislike this shit - THIS SLAPS SO HARD - LITERALLY

After watching this video, I looked at my bass and it said "Yeah, sure"

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Not only can I now never listen to this without craving Julia's bassline... ...but I now have to circle my finger the air at the start of the chorus too!

I love your style you never ever disappoint this is crazy fire!!!! Also have to say I love how much you groove with the tracks you play now compared to when you use to just play things out just makes it that much better enjoy your craft and keep killing it!!!

I love Julia's playing but I confess that I just pressed play in this video because it's her, but wasn't really paying any atention. Just started playing with my cats with the video playing in the background. But the moment that lick at 2:04 came, I stopped everything and went back to the video, 1st to repeat that licc 5 or 6 times, and then to play the whole thing so I could listen to it properly. As a musician myself, I don't really believe in the concept of "good" or "bad" when applied to art, unless i'm discussing pure technical aspects. But you just have sometihng else... It's not that you are doing anything exceptionaly difficult in technical terms (even tho you are also very good at that), but to me it's more the fact that you seem to have an incredible sensitivity to recognize what to do, and when to do it, exactly when it's needed.... And that's very hard to teach. Hats off to you Julia, and thank you for still uploading covers, which we know don't generate any revenue due to copyright policies, but are still a blessing to us listeners.

here's a fan from Uruguay!🇺🇾🎸

I heard several versions of Ariana grande. She's amazing... No doubt. But the only thing I need is this version

Haven’t listened to the original but I have no plans to bc this cover is so good

0:37 my favorite moment with that low C and then D gliss daaaaayum. Great track as always.

I actually hid from my boss just to watch Jules play. Lol.

okay, after this i will become gay. I surrender.

3rd time watching I’m covering this Joint!!! Singing on that bass Lady!!!

I have a lot of fan bassists but this got my attention❤️

Julia is the only one who made me listen to pop music because of her power bass lines

Ended too soon... seemed like it just started and we were at the end.

I love the variety of grooves you jam on and funk up! Killed it as per usual!

I would love to see a video where you go through your audio setup and how you shape your sound!

That tone should be reason enough for this video to be age-restricted. Amazing playing as always, too.

THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD!

IM EARLY YESSS

I enjoy your song choices, your performances and your energy!! Inspirational and entertaining. Thank you

Awesome. So smooth

I've been a follower of your channel for a minute. Obviously, you can play. But "Positions". OMG! Loved it! Loved it! Makes me wish I would have continued. Nice. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world.

She just doesn’t miss, each vid is pure perfection.

You're absolutely brilliant lady! Hope you're doing alright in these crazy times.

I may or may not have just yelled “Fuck it up then!!!” Heavy on the may, cause MA’AM!

Damn, girl. You should perform with Ariana during her live tours. This sounds cool AF.

Since I discovered Julia’s channel a few weeks ago I have to come here every day to get my fix. Stunning to both watch and listen, pure talent through and through.

as always, julia slayed this bass cover!! ❤️ thank you!!

you called , we came , we listened ,we liked (REPEAT)

First position, second position, thumb position ... the Spanish im-position. What's your favourite position?

Your goove, your creativity...just amazing✨🥰 Thank you for making us so exited!!!

groovin!

Not strictly a bass cover. More of a freeform interpretation with some bass and lead guitar riffs. Whatever you call it it's great

Only problem with this cover is that I can't like it twice!

Been here since before there were 5 strings on bass)) Hello from Russia!

Why isn't this a million hits already? I first heard this a few months ago, thought it was good but I wasn't particularly into Ariana Grande. Then, I heard the original recently and was wondering why it sounded strange. You guessed it, the bass was missing. This version has the bass front and center but a more integrated mix still would do wonders for the track aimed at Ariana's fanbase.

She s like the vibing cat