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Basic Bass Plucking Technique (Beginner Bass Basics) 

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👉 My full beginner bass course: yeah.bassbuzz.com/pluck
The bass plucking technique that 90+% of the pros use - demystified.
Get the extended play-along tracks here: www.bassbuzz.com/lessons/begi...
Getting your bass plucking technique dialed isn't complicated - but it's crucial if you want to get a good tone and be able to play cool s***.
I'll get you started with where to place your thumb, which is the anchor that keeps your plucking hand where it needs to be (and helps you mute unwanted string noise).
Then we'll talk over the basics of alternating plucking, which is the main plucking technique that bass players have used for the last few decades.
I'll also show you how to pull across, not up, which keeps your tone solid, so you don't sound like a beginner. (even if you are one - I won't tell :P)
And then we'll jump into a disco-funk-tastic playalong where you can make sure you're plucking the right way.
Get all the beginner bass basics you need by subscribing to this channel: yeah.bassbuzz.com/subscribe
#basspluckingtechnique #beginnerbasslessons

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Комментарии : 526   
@snworbatory386
@snworbatory386 3 года назад
Guitar: NEVER mount your hand on the guitar its a bad habit Bass: now just rest your thumb right here and make yourself at home
@splatentertainment7551
@splatentertainment7551 3 года назад
They're different but similar lol.
@realtonestar4342
@realtonestar4342 3 года назад
@@FSAPOJake true, I’ve seen pro bass players use their thumbs to pluck too. As a guitarist this is easier, but I don’t want to develop a bad habit so I’m trying to learn “proper” form first.
@nathansguitars328
@nathansguitars328 3 года назад
@@FSAPOJake Agreed. The only caveat is that sometimes, anchoring for a guitar player can slow down progression once you are getting higher BPM. "Can" being the keyword as it doesn't slow down plenty of amazing players. You can argue it's true for bass players too
@KP_Tunes
@KP_Tunes 3 года назад
Ehhh, mounting your hand on a guitar isn’t necessarily a bad habit as long as you have control over it.
@helenebradley
@helenebradley 3 года назад
Right?! I can't believe we're allowed to get away with this 😂
@akap
@akap 5 лет назад
The advice of resting your thumb on the pickup made everything else so much easier. Feels insane not to have done it before.
@CameronKujo
@CameronKujo Месяц назад
May I ask what you were doing before?
@krisbang2382
@krisbang2382 Месяц назад
@@CameronKujo I for example had my hand floating over it like an idiot because I’m used to the NO TOUCHING THE BODY from a guitar
@beezlebud
@beezlebud 4 года назад
This is SUUUUPER helpful. Especially when he showed you not to pluck upwards but across towards your thumb/next string. By far The best tutorial for bass I’ve found
@Chiyo1994
@Chiyo1994 5 лет назад
THIS was the "Beginner" i was looking for xD Thanks a lot!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 5 лет назад
You're welcome!
@naughtymonkey1563
@naughtymonkey1563 4 года назад
me too :)
@threezeldasandapit
@threezeldasandapit 4 года назад
@@pluto488 ​what about Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads. Or Kim Deal of the Pixies or Sean Yseult of White Zombie or Rhonda Smith who played for Prince. Take your pick of genres dude.
@BackPorchPodcastSLC
@BackPorchPodcastSLC 4 года назад
Same so straight forward loved this
@Just_stoptalking
@Just_stoptalking 3 года назад
@@pluto488 pls take your sexist butt out of here
@JonnyCrackers
@JonnyCrackers Год назад
Very helpful as a guitarist transitioning to bass. A lot of the skills I've learned translate over to bass, but playing with my fingers instead of a pick is definitely a bit of a struggle.
@SDGirl05
@SDGirl05 3 года назад
And i decided to start with a 5 string bass smh. Im starting to see you need virtually no nails to play bass. Everytime i pluck it sounds like im using a pick.
@musician_1008
@musician_1008 2 месяца назад
I started with a 5 string too 😂😂😂
@ethanfrangenberg7733
@ethanfrangenberg7733 2 месяца назад
Same 😵‍💫
@sighxw7141
@sighxw7141 2 месяца назад
Coped my first bass a few weeks ago, a 5 string Spector Euro for $300 at a pawn shop.🤤🤤
@heatherguggenheimer5676
@heatherguggenheimer5676 4 года назад
I decided to TRY and learn to play the bass while quarantining! Thank you SO much. Your lessons by far, are the easiest to follow as well as really understand. Hope that you guys are all well and safe. Thanks again!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
Awesome Heather, have fun!
@cheekieslokss
@cheekieslokss 5 лет назад
So glad I came across your channel! I’m soon to be a beginner bass player, thank you for these basics.
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 5 лет назад
You're welcome Yesenia! Glad to help.
@msba5457
@msba5457 3 года назад
@Jessica Sinclair from Lihue Kauai Hawaii...
@juliogarcia9738
@juliogarcia9738 8 месяцев назад
you jamming now?
@gamby16a
@gamby16a 5 месяцев назад
Did you stick with it? I've played guitar on and off since 1988 and I want to figure bass out now! I hope you're an amazing player now, in 2024!
@dinkmaster84
@dinkmaster84 Год назад
This was the first video I watched when I picked up a bass for the first time 2 years ago. This past weekend I played my first live show with my very talented bandmates. Thanks for helping me get to where I am now with videos like this and your fantastic Biginner to Badass course.
@Shyguy71588
@Shyguy71588 6 месяцев назад
How are you and your band going now?
@skeletondeathwizard5379
@skeletondeathwizard5379 3 года назад
I'm a ukulele/mandolin player who just bought my first bass a couple months ago and as someone who's relied mostly on chords for years, my hand placement and plucking technique is something I've really been struggling with. This was beyond helpful for me -- thanks so much for making your lessons so accessible and easily comprehensible!
@Jasmine-et4zm
@Jasmine-et4zm 3 года назад
Man I'm walking in Guitar center confident as hell because of these videos ! Thank you! Sending love from New Orleans ♥️
@stonehaven2289
@stonehaven2289 Год назад
Same.. I just went and bought a brand new Fender Acoustic Bass at Guitar Center the other day... I have been meaning to buy won and try to learn because my oldest son plays guitar and sings and writes good rock songs and he's the one who inspired me to want to learn to form a trio with him and a drummer friend from his last band years ago... He's been dabbling with solo stuff for a handful of years but to get a start on his career he needs a band to work with him... I've been researching bass teachers on RU-vid for about a month because I wanted to see how hard it would be to start from knowing nothing about it.. this guy really made me feel like if I went out and got a bass I could watch him and learn to play... He takes it slow and starts with basics and so 2 days ago I bought it and I'm happy to find this teacher to start my musical dreams finally at 53 yrs old.. 😁
@DungeonOfShame
@DungeonOfShame Год назад
Picked up a bass for the first time in 20 years yesterday. It is NOT like riding a bike lol. This guys videos are awesome. This one in particular is a great foundation for plucking and has helped curb my frustration immensely this morning!
@analuisaleite5568
@analuisaleite5568 4 года назад
i play for 5 years now and I could not get why I have never improved and always sounded like a beginner. now i get it. i was plucking it wrong all the time. what seemed like the simplest technique was actually what blinded me. thank you. A LOT. greetings from brazil
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
Glad it helped Ana!
@JCDrums_13
@JCDrums_13 3 года назад
I'm a first time bass player I played along with the Plucking Technique "Play-Along" samples for hours. Thanks for this easy to comprehend lessons and, for me, extremely fun practice.
@Enatural_7
@Enatural_7 5 лет назад
Thank you. I feared starting over ok a new instrument for years, and you have given me the confidence to give it a shot!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 5 лет назад
You're welcome Eric! Go for it!
@CSSLZT13
@CSSLZT13 3 года назад
No joke, I just picked up the electric bass guitar around the end of March. Came across your channel, and I think it's my favorite for beginners, as your clear and visual teaching style has already taught me so much! Thanks a ton for your channel and keep it up!
@PeteJones81
@PeteJones81 2 года назад
Very helpful! Been a guitarist for over 20 years but never gotten the hang of bass. Will definitely be watching more!
@lydtoons2075
@lydtoons2075 2 года назад
That was honestly so fun! I've watched alot of tutorials for beginners but this one was different because you actually get to play something and I had alot of fun just vibing.
@faustonobregavillasboas8999
@faustonobregavillasboas8999 5 лет назад
Great teaching skills (specially for a 50++ living all the way down in Brazil). Thanks. Couldn't catch your name though!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 5 лет назад
Thanks Fausto! My name is Josh, and you can catch my name and the rest of our free lessons here - www.bassbuzz.com/lessons
@ghoulish4you.
@ghoulish4you. 3 года назад
This really helped, especially since I’m taking up learning bass during the quarantine ty! :)
@CUSTARDcustardy
@CUSTARDcustardy 4 года назад
Just found this got my bass yesterday, excellent tutorial thankyou so much will carry on watching 🖤
@adenaroach6265
@adenaroach6265 3 года назад
This was so much fun. Exactly taught the way I learn best. Excellent teacher.
@pauloing1pauloing167
@pauloing1pauloing167 4 года назад
Timestamp on video description doesn't work on mobile 0:00 How to Pluck the Bass 1:06 Pull Across, Not Up 2:35 Play-Along Sneak Peek 4:18 How to Play the Groove 5:45 Slow Play-Along 6:37 Medium Play-Along 7:25 Full Play-Along
@zennor_man
@zennor_man 5 лет назад
Just found your fine channel....just what I was looking for...really like your posts.....subbed!
@musicgeniusful
@musicgeniusful 3 года назад
You've inspired me to start learning guitar as from today. Quite a clear & precise tutorial.
@michaelanthony9068
@michaelanthony9068 17 дней назад
I love your videos. I wish I could find an intermediate plucking lesson to get me out of my plucking/string skipping rut. Thank you ! Keep ‘em coming.
@UltimaJC
@UltimaJC 11 месяцев назад
I'm not a beginner per say, but I am coming back after a 5 year hiatus so these videos have been a nice little refresher course to get the muscle memory back flowing.
@Li0n729
@Li0n729 4 года назад
That hi tech super special angle got me. 😂
@theinfinitecalling
@theinfinitecalling Год назад
Thank you! I've been playing guitar for 32 years and bought a 5-string just last week to match my 7-string riffs. This video is a clear, concise, and easy explanation of the plucking technique, and I'm already way ahead by light years here. Thanks again!
@ashyvlogs1132
@ashyvlogs1132 Год назад
Exactly what I did. Korn by any chance?
@sophiemcdoogal6691
@sophiemcdoogal6691 3 года назад
this was so incredibly helpful I learned another one bites the dust in only a few hours but I just couldn't get the portion of the song on the A string, and ive now realized I was plucking completely wrong, thanks you!!!
@aaroncreel4697
@aaroncreel4697 2 месяца назад
Filling in for a bassist as a guitarist who hasn’t ever picked up a bass for a gig in two weeks. Appreciate the high quality video for sure!
@Aplustradomus
@Aplustradomus 4 года назад
❤❤❤💯💯💯💯✊🏾 I was so ready to give up....this actually made me keep going
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
Glad it helped!
@EnchantedJewelzEmpire
@EnchantedJewelzEmpire 3 года назад
It took me wasting time on FOUR other videos before I found this one that ACTUALLY taught me something! My god where is the donate button bc you deserve a tip!
@Zu89
@Zu89 2 года назад
Thank you for this video. I've been playing guitar for years and juat bought my first bass. I really enjoy the plucking technique.
@blitzaqua2907
@blitzaqua2907 2 года назад
My dude you have recently doubled my technique even though i played amateur bass for 4 years, thank you
@alflemon2783
@alflemon2783 4 года назад
As a total noob of the bass who played guitar for most of his life, that "walking" pluck is a game changer, thank you.
@kabatox
@kabatox 2 месяца назад
amen, los muertos
@ellericker2722
@ellericker2722 3 года назад
This was a very discotastic beginner lesson. Thanks!!
@DaneAdrianSmith
@DaneAdrianSmith 4 года назад
i love that you give us time to play along
@needchange6388
@needchange6388 4 года назад
Absolute genius ! i will be subscribing soon !You have a gift for teaching and simplifying !
@Brnkid13
@Brnkid13 4 года назад
Thank you! That lesson was enjoyable. I can do this!
@FolksingerFitness
@FolksingerFitness 2 года назад
Awesome resource, thanks!
@tdavis2257
@tdavis2257 4 года назад
Thank you for such a great breakdown of this! Definitely helped with my playing. You're a great teacher!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
Thanks Tricia!
@Madel1ne444
@Madel1ne444 3 года назад
Imma buy a guitar bass soon! I didn’t find any teachers to teach me so imma use your videos! They seem to be very helpful!❤️
@belenciagass
@belenciagass Год назад
i felt so cool playing this thanks dude
@MarcG7424
@MarcG7424 9 месяцев назад
Got my first bass yesterday and this was the first place I came to because I remember what Josh always says about learning bad technique and I wanted to start off right thanks Josh
@DJANGELAJOneS
@DJANGELAJOneS 4 года назад
Awesome instructor! I haven’t purchased my bass yet, but your videos has given me the courage to pursue this endeavor. Thank you for sharing.
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
You're welcome Derrick!
@mattdog1982
@mattdog1982 Год назад
I have played with a pick for years. This has changed everything
@renemejias2986
@renemejias2986 4 года назад
My favorite bass teacher on the internets!
@fazegregpaul3152
@fazegregpaul3152 Год назад
Awesome educational content right there
@youngskunk
@youngskunk Месяц назад
Thank you so much for this video
@poppitron3609
@poppitron3609 4 месяца назад
I've been playing bass for three years and have always used a pick, but I started to realise it was just making my life harder, so this really helped
@nickkapatais
@nickkapatais 2 года назад
Not a bassist but came here out of curiosity. Mad respect for you guys.
@rebeccaebere7357
@rebeccaebere7357 7 месяцев назад
Thanks for the video
@rriddle0frevenge
@rriddle0frevenge 2 года назад
This is SUPER helpful! Thank you!
@iloveturtles693
@iloveturtles693 3 года назад
About to get my weeks in a few weeks time! And i suck at trying to pluck so thanks so much for this video! This’ll really help me lots! All the mistakes you were trying to prevent us from doing was i was doing my whole life lol
@KevinTarrant-lb1ek
@KevinTarrant-lb1ek 6 месяцев назад
Excellent lesson! Thanks.
@jeffzzzz1955
@jeffzzzz1955 Год назад
It's insane how much such a small tip ( 1:35 ) helped me so much!
@brad6952
@brad6952 3 года назад
Yo! Thanks man your videos are the shit!! Dude you broke down the scale so sick man clicked immediately! Thanks man!
@diegoat8832
@diegoat8832 Год назад
I came back to this video after having immense pain strumming the A string while playing some songs by Mayhem, only to see that I kept trying to pluck away from the Bass. Now that I know your fingers are actually suppose to hit the string above. My hand doesn’t hurt anymore and I can strum waaaaaaaayy faster lol. Very good video, technique is so important, made my hand stop cramping up ! :3
@arjanblad416
@arjanblad416 2 года назад
Awesome, thanks man !
@OuterSpaceKate
@OuterSpaceKate 2 года назад
Super informative on technique! Thanks a bunch!
@burningbassist
@burningbassist 4 года назад
Definitely sending my friend to this video. You're a much better teacher than I am lol
@jessicah8630
@jessicah8630 7 месяцев назад
Probably the best video I’ve seen!🎉
@Eric-dd8bk
@Eric-dd8bk 3 года назад
Here is me doing this on my electric guitar cuz I don't have a bass but I do record bass lines on a guitar and tune it all down an octave. You can actually get a decent bass tone if you add EQ and a bass amp sim. Oh and compression. Would love to have one soon though. If I can afford one. Always relaxing and soothing to visit these basics once in a while. Thank you and I love your blindfold bass comparison videos.
@cafeine
@cafeine Год назад
that hi tech special angle made all the difference for me as a beginner (2nd day)..thx!!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz Год назад
Welcome to the bass family!
@ruthymoore3530
@ruthymoore3530 2 года назад
Thank you soooo much, I really needed this
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 2 года назад
You're welcome Ruthy!
@naughtymonkey1563
@naughtymonkey1563 4 года назад
I just bought an Ibanez SR320 yesterday and am grateful to have found your channel. There is so much content on RU-vid to choose from, it's difficult to choose where to go, especially when you're also brand new to an instrument. My left index finger is so sore haha I guess I need to just play and play and play until callouses develop an the skin thickens. I'll be sticking with you man, so thank you kindly :)
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
You're welcome! Hope you dig the SR320, I've only played the SR300s so nothing helpful to add about that bass!
@naughtymonkey1563
@naughtymonkey1563 4 года назад
@@BassBuzz Took it back the following day and traded up for an SR300EB. With the active EQ and P pickups, it's much better :)
@ricardocorrales9358
@ricardocorrales9358 3 года назад
You’re nanner tat is awesome! i absolutely love it!
@Jragtard
@Jragtard Год назад
I've never played an instrument before and decided to buy a bass cause I like the sound. I found you the next day and I'm coming along nicely thanks to you!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz Год назад
Nice, welcome to the bass family!
@alexanderdeadmansche
@alexanderdeadmansche Год назад
I find it really tough moving from one string to another while plucking like this. Love the vid btw very helpful
@bassplayer8252
@bassplayer8252 3 года назад
This is probably the best beginner Bass channel, thanks man!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 3 года назад
Thanks Cedrick!
@lick1476
@lick1476 3 года назад
had to come back to this video after all the blisters I've had on my right hand. thanks for the advice.
@iloveGod1105
@iloveGod1105 2 года назад
You are amaaaaaziiiiing!!! God bless you!!!! 💛💛💛
@Hecatonicosachoron54
@Hecatonicosachoron54 3 года назад
Thanks for the lesson.
@gilbertimanuel
@gilbertimanuel 3 года назад
Watching this in March 2021. Very interesting and useful bass plucking tips. I would like to use these for my youtube bass tutorial. Thanks man. 😊🙏🏼
@bigbombsbass
@bigbombsbass 2 года назад
Hey I love your videos! Seriously the tip about anchoring your thumb on your pickup has helped me so much especially with my wrist cramping up and all around just getting a cleaner sound, thank you
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 2 года назад
Thanks Camilla, glad that helped!
@transformationgeneration
@transformationgeneration Год назад
Such a nice guy. Funny as heck. I play bass in a moderately decent Beatles Trib and you have no idea how much better I've become using your hints and help. Thanks buddy, Vintage 1967 Hofner 501
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz Год назад
Glad I could help, do Paul proud!
@Philgoat2.0
@Philgoat2.0 Год назад
This is the only channel to learn bass from
@glennrocky7403
@glennrocky7403 2 года назад
Thanks for this. This helps a lot. I am an absolute beginner on bass guitar. Your explanation is very clear and easy to understand. You are a good teacher! God bless!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 2 года назад
Thanks Glenn!
@olivia-nr7iq
@olivia-nr7iq 3 года назад
THANK YOU FOR THIS
@TheTwentiethH
@TheTwentiethH 3 года назад
Great lesson! 🪓
@nealbarton9289
@nealbarton9289 4 года назад
Great teacher.
@sfdjeo
@sfdjeo 4 года назад
Love your videos, thanks much! Perfect for being stuck in the house! Any chance you can do a video about muting notes? I'm needing some tips on keeping the strings from ringing out after they're played. I know to use my fretting hand to mute them (or sometimes I use my plucking fingers), but any tips would be great!!!
@hannahc4641
@hannahc4641 2 года назад
So helpful, thank you!!
@sirmanbuns2726
@sirmanbuns2726 3 года назад
Thank you my bass made a vibrating noise and now i know why i kept making it go up not across so it just went up than back down and hit the neck this really helped alot
@adamrafferty
@adamrafferty 5 лет назад
You are an excellent teacher!
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 5 лет назад
Thanks Adam!
@optiTHOMAS
@optiTHOMAS Месяц назад
Like a lil dude walking along! 😅🤣😎👌🏻 good stuff, man! Interesting and helpful to follow!
@bcnicholas123
@bcnicholas123 2 года назад
Soooooo helpful!
@shaquilleoatmeal8268
@shaquilleoatmeal8268 2 года назад
Finally a real beginner video
@lindareese4579
@lindareese4579 2 года назад
Thank you very much young man
@oibal60
@oibal60 5 месяцев назад
I just signed up for your full course! IM IM IM
@DestroyIhosh
@DestroyIhosh 2 года назад
Just got my bass yesterday, loving my new teacher
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 2 года назад
Congrats!
@thereaperdoesntknow9320
@thereaperdoesntknow9320 3 года назад
Doopa Doopa dooo XD thanks so much for this dude, I've been Getting lectured for playing with my thumb instead of finger style and this is exactly what I needed
@justcameron4765
@justcameron4765 2 года назад
the little “guy running across the strings” part really saved me! that was the one thing i couldn’t grasp from other tutorials, great video man!
@emmlol725
@emmlol725 4 года назад
I just got my first bass today and your videos are soooooo helpful thank you I can't wait to keep learning more
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 4 года назад
You're welcome! Congrats on your bass.
@pixel-hy4jx
@pixel-hy4jx 4 года назад
Congrats now your cermet will grow
@emmlol725
@emmlol725 4 года назад
@@pixel-hy4jx yes
@tedt.5961
@tedt.5961 3 года назад
Thank you sir!
@MrAmenefes
@MrAmenefes 5 лет назад
Just bought a bass last weekend. So thankful for this channel. also, i have a way of remembering the strings notes but its kind of weird.
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 5 лет назад
Congrats on your bass Pedro!
@Sianpii96
@Sianpii96 3 года назад
Solve my problem thanks so much 🤩
@miscellaneousmastermind8817
@miscellaneousmastermind8817 3 года назад
Dude thanks man! After I played in a few bars some people told me I sucked. And I tried SOOOO many techniques to be better but until now nobody told me how to pluck the bass. I was like "dude. How was I so messed up by suttin so simple?" Thanks man that's a sub from me
@BassBuzz
@BassBuzz 3 года назад
Glad this helped!
@aevom-kxyden5964
@aevom-kxyden5964 3 года назад
THX THIS HELPED ME ALOT
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