Billy Sheehan Talks Rock Bass Technique & The Key to Creative Practice | EP97 | The SBL Podcast #97

Подписаться 11 тыс.

Просмотров 47 тыс.

50% 1

Billy Sheehan Talks Rock Bass Technique & The Key to Creative Practice | EP97 | The SBL Podcast #97
Whether you know him best as part of Mr Big, Talas, The Winery Dogs or as the guy from David Lee Roth’s Eat 'Em and Smile, Billy Sheehan is one of the most recognisable rock bassists of his generation. In this special interview from Bass Space 2022, Billy talks us through the ins and outs of his rock roots, how he likes to plan his practice and how he developed his ferocious string bending skills.
In this episode you're going to learn:
- How Billy maintains his three-finger technique.
- The one piece of advice he would give to his younger self.
- Why his practice routine has become way more focussed.
- The inspiration behind his Yamaha Attitude Bass.
- And much, much more!
[ - PODCAST - ]
► iTunes: apple.co/1O6P2oZ
► Spotify: spoti.fi/3M7ZlbY
► Stitcher: bit.ly/3BZNc4m
[ - SOCIAL - ]
► Facebook: / scottsbasslessons
► Instagram: / scottsbasslessons
► TikTok: / scottsbasslessons.com

Опубликовано:

28 сен 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 130

@RH-xs8gz 10 месяцев назад

The incredible thing about this guy is that he’s been playing for 50+ years but still has the enthusiasm of a new player.

@voronOsphere 9 месяцев назад

You nailed it!

@Mark-db1ok 7 месяцев назад

It always amazes me how enthusiastic he is. After being a legend for so long, world tours, countless interviews, clinics and conversations, he's probably heard and said it all. But I can't think of anyone who seems to like talking about bass and music more than Billy!

@ebutuoy1406 10 месяцев назад

Billy Sheehan deserves his own multi-part course on SBL Academy! Such a wealth of knowledge and experience, yet so gracious to teach anyone who’s willing to listen. Let’s make this happen SBL!

@philiphall9609 8 месяцев назад

Not only is he a great bass player. Hes a great human. He actually responds to fans on his FB page. Ive met him twice. And had ZERO ego.

@PushSueAside Год назад

Ian. You are an amazing guy!!!!

@craigedmond09 5 месяцев назад

Billy Sheehan was a huge inspiration to me when I started playing bass, and he seems like such an awesome person. I feel like every interview I've seen with him the host could just say "So, Billy...tell us about playing bass" and that's all it would take for him to talk for an hour and every second of it would be interesting, informative, and captivating.

@fernandodearteaga 7 месяцев назад

What a pleasant chat. I could stay listening for hours. I always ranked Billy Sheehan as one of the best bass player of all times, and now I can say he is also one of the nicest bass player too

@La_sagne 5 месяцев назад

sometimes i forget how good he is.. it takes about a second whenever i hear him speak or play and i remember it again

@themoonman-4 9 месяцев назад

We are so lucky to have had this man in our lives thank both of you He is spot on about the being one with the drummer, Love Love Love!

@TwoBadBassist Год назад

As a bassist with my foundation and training on the double bass, I love all of the correlations between the technique on the double bass and the electric bass! In my mind, Billy is the Van Halen of bass guitar!!!

@Lowered_Gadh 10 месяцев назад

Yeah agree 💯 the Van Halen of bass guitar.....

@jfo3000 8 месяцев назад

I saw him in Talas after seeing him in Varney's Spotlight column. Yes, he did prove to be the EVH of bass! Amazing with Talas, DLR, Mr. Big, you name it!

@sonicfrog1 9 месяцев назад

Super interview! Great questions, and allowing Billy to answer in full without interrupting. I could listen to this all day long. Thanks so much for giving this to all of us! :)

@reiddillashaw2383 Месяц назад

I'll never forget the first time I heard "Elephant Gun", back in '86. I couldn't even air-bass to Sheehan's bass line lol. Thank you for the music, Billy!

@christophercheney1006 Год назад

Mr. Bill!! My first bass hero that continues to be one of my ultimate inspirator/motivators. That was absolutely wonderful!

@cthulhukid7131 Год назад

I saw Billy in 1991 (at First Ave, no less) and 1992 with Mr. Big, just before "To Be With You" broke. That band was insanely talented. I fell in love with the bass that year. Great Job Ian!!!

@hgkress3501 Год назад

Billy is a treasure. I love him.

@trickyric67 Год назад

I really love this man... He is so genuine and real... Not a rock star... a guy you feel like you could have a beer with and just listen to his stories

@bindulovell1399 Год назад

This was one of the most inspiring interviews!

@czipendejs 8 месяцев назад

great talk thank you ;)

@genegleckner2732 Год назад

Wow love this interview , your both so humble

@voronOsphere 9 месяцев назад

His side project Niacin is pretty amazing!

@alexanderednie1205 Год назад

Righteous

@dth101 Год назад

Who is the upright player with the three finger technique that he mentioned? The one he said played with Joe Pass.

@martinheath5947 Год назад

Niels Henning Ørsted Pederson

@trailblazeratv6306 10 месяцев назад

10's of thousand of hours for 50+ years and still going strong

@dougb3854 9 месяцев назад

True temperament bass ?

@bob6230 Год назад

Shit Hot ,,,,,,,,THANKs......😎✔🎸

@virgilrytaar9083 9 месяцев назад

Love him, really wish he would leave scientology

@josephwalton487 Месяц назад

Is that true temperment frets? They look "wavy" like that.

@paulstarnes3112 Год назад

Ever listen to Niacin? The man is a monster, not just rock bass.

@darrinheike1495 5 месяцев назад

Ian (Scott too) - Please stop with the over the top, "Mr EXCITEMENT" schtick. You're (both) naturally Great. I't's becoming a bit used car guy (add Jazz Hands). My Opinion but Ian can do the, "Forced Laugh" like no one I've ever heard.

@godsinbox Год назад

whats up? well I havent been sleeping, waking up and stressing about work. also my social media consumption is running my life. I need a break to get back to being a normal human and doing normal human interaction. social media brings out the dark side. otherwise lacking direction in life and squandering what little hours I have left. but dont get me wrong, I am in a good place and money issues arent a motivator.

@SeniorFeliz Год назад

Laugh it up

@kane6529 Год назад

I want to hear Billy on these country tracks and obscure genres 🤩

@juansecar2 9 месяцев назад

I ended playing and studyin jazz, but Billy was a strong as fk influence for me, just as much as Jaco, that Colorado Bulldog intro, was a blast and ohh how awesome it was when I got me that Bump Ahead album, and whst a thrill it was to learn it... with that 3 finger technique... wow, cheers!

@martinbeasley1540 Год назад

Truly inspiring player and all round great guy. Was blown away that Billy does indeed personally respond to his Facebook account and gives so much back to the bass community. No idea how he finds the time, but so pleased that he does!

@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior Год назад

Billy is a real gem in this world. Thanks for the great interview, Ian 🤙🏻🥂🤙🏻

@jarettcron8894 9 месяцев назад

Amazing interview, Very inspiring. Well, Done!

@bacongl 7 месяцев назад

What an absolute monster of a human being and a titan of the bass world. What a cool dude. I definitely ripped off some riffs from him in the early 90's from Bass Player magazine. Love those Attitude basses too. Huge fan.

@kierenmoore3236 5 месяцев назад

I hung out with Billy backstage one time in Australia and chatted with him over a glass of wine … Such a great guy - and an absolutely phenomenal bass player.

@voronOsphere 9 месяцев назад

I saw Talas LIVE in a small club near Pittsburgh and it was such a blast! Mitch Perry was on guitar!

@bassomatic6055 Год назад

What an amazing human is Billy Sheehan. So generous and inspirational. Such a great interview, Ian. Time to start working on 3 finger playing.

@NikkieRoxxx 8 месяцев назад

3 finger technique helps a ton if you have painful fingers!!!

@stevemartin7096 3 месяца назад

What a gracious Pro! Thanks Billy! 🤘

@biskitbass 5 месяцев назад

Billy is incredible. So humble for such a talented musician and just a really great guy. Met him in Glasgow *many* years ago at a bass clinic...couldn't have been more generous with his time. Great interview Ian, just love your enthusiasm for everything bass and could listen to you both all day. Thanks for sharing ;-)

@machinemanband Год назад

What a great human being and bassplayer Billy is!

@sandbiker 9 месяцев назад

Billy Sheehan is super nice guy. I met him at Headliners in Madison, WI in 1983, I think. He was touring with Talas. I welcomed him to our state, he was very appreciative. Then maybe 10-years ago he did a Bass Clinic at Casio Music in New Berlin, WI. He was so fun and sincere in sharing his knowledge and experiences. You left there wanting to be a Bass Player!! Awesome guy!

@higgyonbass 4 месяца назад

Billy is simply the greatest of all time. His knowledge is next to none! I've met him a number of times and he is the most down to earth person ever! Mad respect for him.

@themadbassist795 5 месяцев назад

Billy is incredibly talented and such a nice dude. I once talked back and forth with him on Facebook messenger. I followed his page and just sent him a message one day and he replied. Such a cool guy!

@BrunoPereira-cb9gg 2 дня назад

He replied me once at Instagram!!! How cool is this man, right?

@jaidillon1790 7 месяцев назад

SBL, Billy Sheehan, Ian... awesome man! what a great time to be a bass player.

@kushking420 11 месяцев назад

Love Billy! Such and interesting bass neck, I knew he had some odd/deep scalloped frets but I never noticed the frets. He has amazing technique, and is such a great person, very friendly and I've spoken to him on facebook msg a few times. Billy is the man!

@Escapetosea 6 месяцев назад

Halfway in and already the most important,informative, and inspirational video I’ve ever seen pertaining to the bass and music in general.

@scottwheeler6946 Год назад

i think this man is a gift

@TheFargoRailroadCo Год назад

I have freakin loved Billy Sheehan since I first heard him on Mr Big when I was a wee nipper!!

@Groovemyster Год назад

Billy is just the man.

@jasoncarlson4769 Год назад

Thank you for this. ❤

@paulalanputnam4592 Год назад

Billy’s the best. Cool nice guy. Rockstar through and through.

@anuragthapa5908 Год назад

Thanks to SBL and Ian for making this interview happen...

@Vikkk1978 10 месяцев назад

A most interesting interview with a great bassist! Thank you! Damn, he's 70 years old and very modern-minded, he's in great shape, he looks great

@progmanjum 6 месяцев назад

Love ya Billy. And would Love another Niacin release!!!!

@adams115 Год назад

What a badass interview of a badass bassist

@paultraynorbsc627 Год назад

Wonderful interview 🎵🎶🎸🇬🇧

@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411 10 месяцев назад

One of my 1st Bass hero’s! I always wished he would make bass this in a 5 string!

@sanjayb299 10 месяцев назад

Same here. I’m kinda curious why Billy and a few other legendary players like Gene Simmons, Duff, Geddy etc never gravitated to 5 string.

@josephtrunk3565 Год назад

Love his virtuosity, bravura to anything and everything he plays.

@dedearneaux9227 2 месяца назад

Wonderful- thank you

@BrunoPereira-cb9gg 2 дня назад

I live in São Paulo (Brazil) and i had the chance to meet Billy twice. He's my total bass hero and, just as a "bonus", he's the most sweet and nice guy ever!!! It's so good when you meet your heores and they are kind and really interested in meeting you!!! I had just a few minutes with him but i'll never forget these two occasions!!! More power to you, Billy!!!! Bless you!!!!

@lukecho9225 4 месяца назад

Billy has always been my hero. Bless him❤

@joeysocks5718 2 месяца назад

Billy GOAT 🐐 👍🏼👍🏼

@andrewpinner3181 Год назад

Thanks guys, great interview ! Billy really is a lovely guy aswell as a phenomenal talent !

@MrTDembinski 6 месяцев назад

Wow. Been a fan for years and years but never heard the man just have a chat and share his knowledge. What a gem of a person. Thanks

@JohnnieDelong 8 месяцев назад

Went to a clinic that Billy was giving, left all of us bass people wanting more!

@billytai1096 Год назад

What is going on with the frets on that Attitude bass with no name on the headstock?

@cheewaiyuen4237 Год назад

ANOTHER PROTOTYPE?!

@seethroughhead505 Год назад

Custom made with true temperament frets - he uses it for recording.

@DemskePaul2017 9 месяцев назад

Priceless and inspiring. Thank you.

@mjolnircarlssen4211 10 месяцев назад

Everything you said about Billy Sheehan is spot on. Class act.

@larsetom1 Год назад

Billy's pickup configuration makes so much sense: the neck pickup to produce more low end, I wonder why no manufacturer (outside of Yamaha's Sheehan signature bass) makes that? We have bagillions of J-bass pickup configurations (P-bass-middle and bridge), but little to no neck/P-bass pickup configurations.

@alainbrasseur7083 Год назад

Ian 2; Billy 9 (or 10) ... I am talking about basses in the background 😊 Great interview by the way, thank you both

@crusTodd 10 месяцев назад

Billy is a hoot!😂 What a lively gent for being 70!

@drew-shourd 9 месяцев назад

WOW! ...an amazing soul, and he can play a bit too!!!hahahahaha! I am a newbie to playing the bass, I write it like that cause I am a retired professional drummer of 40+ years, and have spent decades playing with bass players, but after over 20 surgeries, mostly on both feet and lower back (and one on each thumb...) I find it frustrating to play, so I bought a bass. Love the bass, hear every line no matter the genre. As a drummer my left (MF!!!) hand is my only barrier, and I am working daily on it.

@h.markhorton8188 Год назад

He is just a complete player who literally eats and drinks bass and all it’s manifestations. I don’t think Dee Dee Ramone could have communicated at this level.

@kushking420 11 месяцев назад

I'm new at bass, started about a month ago and can't play right now due to pain for the past week in my right clavicle and right rotator cuff. IDK what's going on? I play a right handed bass btw. No pain in wrists or forearms

@WilhelminaRoberta-t4n 8 дней назад

Hernandez Anthony Miller Gary White Dorothy

@KitBasher1 8 месяцев назад

I don’t understand why more producers/engineers don’t split the bass signal in a dry/wet dual channel. I’ve always found that using one channel for the clean deep roundness of the bass, but I use a second unaffected, uncompressed track to dial in the “bite” of the note. I showed this trick to my co-writer and producer friend and we’ve used it ever since. Nowadays we just use my SansAmp RPM and set up two channels. That way we always have the DI track to clone and re-amp if needed, or if the dirty side just doesn’t vibe.

@larsetom1 Год назад

Ian, you didn't ask about those frets!

@garysanders3193 10 месяцев назад

Billy is even playing a black Attitude. Never seen him play a black one.

@donvape336 8 месяцев назад

I played with a jazz drummer. I swear we had esp. We were so tight.

@NaturalDutchSpirit 6 месяцев назад

billll-lyyyyyy sheeeeeeeer...

@markrobinson8410 8 месяцев назад

Winery dogs kicks ass

@MrPeteroud 2 месяца назад

and octavision

@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan 4 месяца назад

#120_Cool🇺🇸🇮🇱✝️

@lebassdesign4850 Год назад

Does he got some sort of true temprament frets on his bass?

@kane6529 Год назад

Not temperament but scalloped frets the true tempered ones are squiggly

@sambaManniom Год назад

Well, those aren't straight, Kane 😊

@lebassdesign4850 Год назад

@@sambaManniom yeah. First I thought it was because of the camera or something but they’re definitely not straight.

@seethroughhead505 Год назад

Custom made with true temperament frets - he uses it for recording.

@BluestafariS Год назад

Not yamaha's logo on the head but it has de same shade, a kind of new yamaha's neck-fingerboard prototype?

@josephwalton487 9 месяцев назад

Mr. Scott Devine, could you guys ever do an interview with the sensei Steve Harris? That would be a dream lol. Thank you for all you guys do for bass.

@markpell8979 10 месяцев назад

I saw Billy with Paul Gilbert in Mr. Big in Denver in the early '90s. The singer injured his pipes in the last set and Billy and Paul stepped up and finished the show in great style, filling in pretty nicely on the vocals and taking a couple longer solos. Saved the show, total pros.

@ozzian69 Год назад

A real down to earth bad ass Musician .....not just a Great bassplayer ....looking forward to "Winery dogs" concert in October (Gothenburg, Sweden)

@kushking420 11 месяцев назад

On drums, playing with a metronome after 20 years of playing really screws me up, makes me think too much. I find it so much better to go by feel now, but I did use metronome in my first 2 years at times.