You just explained something that 30 different people have tried to explain to me. And now I understand why I never understood it until now. You explained it in the most simplest way. Everyone else complicated it including me. Thank you so much so grateful.
this really is an incredible video. i think a lot of people who get good at any craft forget what beginners need explained, and accidentally use a lot of jargon without thinking about it. thank you very much!
Extremely easy to follow and totally understandable. I put some tape on my base as to where the notes are just to help my memory, but that works for me and I’m not everybody else and the way she explained it was just the same exact thing as Tape, but she is amazing Teacher. I like her a lot.
I'm using literally all your videos to teach my dad rockabilly bass, I'm a guitarist myself and I know basic knowledge of the bass, but my dad is a complete raw novice and these videos are helping so much, so thank you for your help :D :D
Very nice, pretty, and talented. Love your vids. I'm a violin maker and about to make my very first electric contra double bass! The parts will start coming in over the next few weeks. It will be 4 strings, about 6'6", made of oak. The top will have a huge scroll just like on violins and just this part alone about 15". The scroll will only take one day to carve, bigger is easier to hand carve. I figure the entire project will be a 5 day one. The same amount of time for me to make a violin, 30 days for a harp, 3 days for a steel lap guitar, and 1 year for a concert harp! Keep your videos a coming... very nice of you to take the time to do them!
I apologize for asking for something specific, but would you mind a tutorial on playing "ring of fire" by johnny cash please? It would mean the world to me. Thank you so much!
Hello i have a question: I am an absolute beginner so i don't really know anything about playing double bass, but i watched some videos on end-pin height (because i just started on db) and players say that the nut should be somewhere between your eyebrows and the top of the head....while the nut on your bass is about 6 or more inches higher than the top of your head. So, can you say something about that? I also read about a way to set the correct end-pin is to turn the bass towards you and then touch the bridge with your right hand knuckels. If you can touch the top of the bridge, the end-pin is set correctly. So what are your thoughts on that?
Hey, that all sounds good but maybe a little overkill. To me, it’s more about your left hand (or right hand if you’re a leftie) position. You want your arm to be almost parallel to the floor when your hand is in the top position on your bass. If anything, you need to have your elbow very slightly angled to the floor, making sure your shoulder is 100% relaxed. I don’t have my end pin extended at all, mostly as my bass is probably a little too big for me, but I always wear heels when playing. The main thing is comfort and being able to be comfortable reaching all the available notes, including the very bottom of the fingerboard (to check this, you’d need to check thumb position). As a beginner, just go for a 90 degree angle between your arm and the floor in the basic hand position. That will be enough for you to work from for the rest of your playing! Good luck and welcome to the double bass family!
Howdy….I’ve just caught your awesome set at Hemsby 2022….great stuff. I chatted to you briefly at the end of Howlin’ Rick’s set (looking forward to hearing Red Right Hand…if you remember ha ha)….I didn’t wanna peck your head at Hemsby, but a few questions…. 1) I am thinking of learning double bass and have been watching your tutorials (excellent)…..Is bass a good beginner instrument….? I have tried guitar, but I have huge hands and struggle with the tiny neck…..even bass guitar… 2) Double Basses are expensive….is a cheaper electric one a good thing to learn on? 3) Most basses I can find at 3/4 size….not sure if you remember me, but I am 6’ 4”….would i I need a full size one, do you think….? Top set today, you need to be on later next time ;-) Keep rockin’ Mick
Hey Mick, great to see you this weekend! Hope you enjoy RRH!!! Bass is a great beginner instrument, it’s relatively easy to be able to play the basics, so makes it fun as you can jam and play along to tunes pretty quickly. It takes years and years to master though, so lots of fun to be had! You could learn on electric, but there are a lot of differences so it can be really hard to change over. You can get some cheap basses on eBay, if you’re not worried about the sound to start with, they’re usually worth grabbing to learn technique on. Just get decent strings and check the action height when you get it. I know lots of people your size that play a 3/4, but also some that play a 4/4. They have a long spike so 3/4 will be absolutely fine for you! So glad you enjoyed the set too ♥️ now go get a bass!!! 🤣
Hi Bass Pixie. Im 28 (nearly 29) looking to start learning double bass. Looking to get an electric DB due to space limitations at home. Just wanted to see whether with bit of grit and daily playing i can learn on my own maybe with bit of help of youtube and world of internet? Im not looking into classical side. More of jazz/folk style of playing.
Your vids are amazing. But you might want to think about proper mic for voice and bass. Would add so much quality. I live your vids and you are a great player and rocker
Thanks Gerry ☺️ it’s great to hear feedback, and thanks for the lovely comments. I’m always upgrading the equipment. New website on the way and the studio is coming along now. Definitely going to look into the sound more!
I play a Fender P-bass, but I've always been interested in playing a double bass. I'm intimidated by the double bass because of being unsure as to where on the Fretboard the notes are? I wish there were some sort of markers.
It is scary at first, but if you play bass guitar, your ear will guide you if you just follow the little helpful rules! As I always say, you mostly regret the things you don’t do! 😉
Hi Serena! First of all, your playing is phenomenal! I just discovered Bamboozle and you’ve shot to the top of my playlist! I have a couple of questions: 1) what pickup(s) are you using and what amp? 2) your bass is beautiful! What kind is it? Thanks for the videos and keep thumping!!
Hey Jim, missed this comment! I know you probably already know now ;) But thought I'd answer for anyone reading back! Pick up is the Shadow Rockabilly Pro (LOVE IT) and I use a Mark Bass Combo. The Bass is a custom Strunal. Absolutely love my gear
Your videos inspired me to dust off my upright. I'm more of an electrical bass player. I'm trying to incorporate single and double slaps in my playing. I find myself plucking like I do with the electrical Bass. Is that okay or is it a bad habit to pick up?
Hey @aggienodari453, loving hearing this! I can’t say for sure, as I’m upright to electric, but I have a feeling it might hinder your speed in the long run and also the volume you can achieve with the bass, which will also impact the tone you can get. It’s definitely worth putting a little time into it, but as an Electric bass player I imagine you’ll be able to adjust in no time, as your finger are used to learning! If you want, I’d be happy to take a look at a video of you playing, then I would be able to see better how it might help or hinder!
@@BamboozleHQ thank you for your response. I'm not the most patient person by nature, but I know the right way is to slow down and incrementally speed up to gain your technique. The upright bass was not built for comfort. I'll try to get a video uploaded so you can see all the things I'm doing wrong. 🤪
@aggienodari453 haha, I feel you. I’m the same, it was a frustrating journey here too, and still is. Got a lot to work on myself still. Looking forward to seeing the vid!
The bass doesn't have a FRET board because unlike the guitar the upright bass has no "frets": it is called the "fingerboard". The first half-step above open strings is called HALF POSITION when using first finger. FIRST POSITION is beginning the first finger on the first WHOLE STEP above open string. A half step is from one note to the next with NO NOTES IN BETWEEN; a whole step is two half steps. Of course that is another more advanced lesson because the"ascending chromatic fingering" on any string is played thus: open, 1, 1, 2, 4 (because it is easier to shift the hand using 1, 1 rather than 4, 4. "Open, 1, 2, 4, 4 is more difficult.)
I’ve mentioned in many of my videos, I’m not classically trained. I’m self taught. My videos are sharing what I’ve learnt with others and keeping my own learning going. Music is feel, sound, passion, organic. The names are good, but not essential for making good music. I learn and share what I know. If you know a lot, cool. It’s nice to know the things you’ve written. The condescension was less fun to read though.
I suggest either the bass is too big for you or the spike is out too far. Each to their own ofcourse but generally the nut should be at forehead level.
I started on a 1/2 but I don’t like the sound. It loses the bottom end due to the size reduction. So 3/4 it is. It might not be the classical size that’s right but it works for me
Played electric bass for years and always wanted a double bass but couldn't fit it in the mini. Must be hard to learn without the frets you need a good ear.
@@BamboozleHQ Heh... No joke, I was scrolling along, this vid appeared and my first thought was of lemon bundt cake with pudding filling. (I used to have a blonde Kay swingbass. Lost it to a fire.)
@@BamboozleHQ After I lost a second carved top German bass to an interstate breakup (read: life stuff) I gave up double bass. I only do electric now, and only cheap Squiers. No tears if I lose one 😑.
@@pietfonteyn1397 been the same for 8 years, can’t see it changing tbh. Different things work for different people. What’s right for one, isn’t necessarily right for the next