How To Practice BASS with NO AMP | Teach Me That

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Ever since I started learning how to play bass I've had many times where I've been limited due to equipment, but I have learned some ways of solving these problems and I wanted to share them with you!
Video Table of Contents
0:00 | Intro
0:37 | Using an Audio Interface
2:40 | Using an iRig
3:59 | iRig Work Around
5:23 | Using Pedals & Headphone Amps
5:45 | Tech 21 Fly Rig
7:09 | Vox Amplug Headphone Amp
8:09 | Use Nothing
9:25 | Outro
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@davidjeieljimenez 3 года назад

I have been a bass player for 11 years without my own bass 😂

@dm8985 3 года назад

Now this is funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@luquann 3 года назад

Lmaoo same here

@mejsjalv 3 года назад

I hear ya brother! Only now I have an electronic drumset, but I have played drums now for 23 years. Anytime I had access to a drumset... there we go. Otherwise I have a practice pad and drumsticks. I'm not the best drummer in the world, but I'm quite decent. Working with a simple wood and rubber practice pad and a pair of drumsticks... it has its limitations, BUT... lots of advantages. Did the same with the bass. Got my very own bass just 2 years ago, but the first paid gig with my band, I had to sit in for the bassist. He got sick. So I had a couple of days to learn about 40 minutes of music. I'm "THAT BROKE GUY" at the music store. Stay for hours, play with whatever... and buys a pack of guitar strings. I've done it for decades. The nicer you play, the more they just leave you alone, or they even tell you to play for as long as you want and basically you get some practice.

@kristinerivera6637 3 года назад

hahahahahhaha ur good¡

@mateofoscoli6374 3 года назад

Basslessness hurts us all.

@gregpruitt1647 Месяц назад

When I started to learn bass back in the early 70s, I would place the head of the bass against a door or window. The bass tone would resonate through the door or window enough for me to hear what I was playing. Did this for 3 or 4 years before my dad bought me my first bass amp. Where there is a will, there is a way.

@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1 3 года назад

My first amp was my bed, me and my brother Mike used to put the body or the headstock against the headboard or footboard and the sound resonated through the wood that started in 75' (I'm lefty, he's righty) and didn't get an amp til' 2 yrs later Now when the multi-effects pedals came out it was a Godsend (something I usually recommend to beginners) stick my headphones in pick a drum pattern and go ta town, I even used it for an amp in the clubs when I didn't have an amp, just plugged that sucker straight into the board.

@martinheath5947 3 года назад

I started with my mum's old ukulele tuned to bass tuning! For bass I can highly recommend the Korg Pandora. It works on batteries and you can hook it up to headphones or any stereo that has an aux input

@Tax2Me 2 года назад

Best advice I ever heard from a Pro like you. “Don’ let your limits limit you” amen man! Specially the point about being sort on ca$h. If you have the base, the fingers and the ears then that is really all you need to start.

@MarkOhanesian 2 года назад

I’ve been a musician for about 20 years now and you taught me so much with this video! Thank you

@GustavoAndradeMusic 3 года назад

Man! Love your guidance!! With the hacks and mostly with the motivation talk! Just awesome! Tks!

@katyaalbescu3913 Год назад

Thank you so much, I almost give up because a bass amp is too expensive for me

@RM6bass 3 года назад

Great info!!! Found myself using some of these very suggestions while my GK 1001 was in the shop. Hope that you're doing well Travis!

@Basslightning666 2 года назад

Great information Travis! I've been a Professional Bassist for 35 years. Sometimes I still put the head of my P Bass against something hollow like an oven to amplify the sound if I am just inspired, and not around my studio space...lol

@customsignschatt 2 года назад

Good for you man, I admire people with your tude and determination.

@abmpcp Год назад

Thank you, brother, for all the great tips, much love, and blessings 🙏

@barnowl05 3 года назад

This is a great video i was so scared to get a bass but i feel reassured now

@davidsotelofilms 3 года назад

GREAT INFO! Just ordered me a Bass Mod k524.They sound and look great! Looking forward to following you for some more tip! Thanks Bro!

@JPitty2011 3 года назад

Love your positivity bro! Keep up the good work!😁👍🏾

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@teresaj1937 9 месяцев назад

I'm going on tour in a few months. I was definitely looking for something light, but I can still hear myself. The iRig, or the VOX sounds like a good fit for me. Thanks for the info!!!

@kenbahr7235 2 года назад

This was a a great Video Travis thank you! I actually use Garage band on my computer and can actually play along with videos on RU-vid which works out great. I’m going to look into some of the options you recommended too.

@edrock26 3 года назад

Awesome tutorial! Thank You!

@karenstjohn6759 2 года назад

You know, Travis, you have a bit of the motivational speaker in you. I really enjoy your channel.

@AuroraCruz671 3 года назад

Great information!! Thanks for a great video!!

@FunkiGLoungeCafe 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, which is really helpful. We just repainted our home interior - same colors as you have!

@justinwhite600 2 года назад

This is amazing!!!!!!! Wow, didn’t know all this was possible

@nebyuelias4639 3 года назад

Great information!

@MarcG7424 9 месяцев назад

Headphone amps are a game changer I'm about to buy my first bass and I already know it will be some time before i can afford a proper amp so this is my plan

@bedroxzbass4706 3 месяца назад

How's it going?

@MarcG7424 3 месяца назад

@@bedroxzbass4706 I used a VOX headphone amp for about a month before my Fender Rumble finally arrived it worked out great 👍

@MarcG7424 3 месяца назад

@@bedroxzbass4706 It's going well thanks for asking

@MegaMartico 3 года назад

Thanks for this useful video.

@Maldonado_Lt03 3 года назад

Those words on the beginning bro 👌❤

@RM6bass 3 года назад

iRig is really underrated. I played guitar and bass gigs at churches for 3 years with just the iRig, an iPad and Positive Grid's Bias.

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@wjamyers Год назад

excellent message

@fit775 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video

@DTA5071 3 года назад

Good video....nice encouraging words

@Caperetiree Год назад

I have lots h of high end Gallon-Krueger amps both at home and the church I play. But to be considerate (and quiet) at home, I use a Donner Basement amplug. It cost about $25. It us not a high end product but it accomplishes the objective: practice quietly without annoying anyone practicing the same riff 100 times. It allows be to have a music source (phone or computer) to play along with.

@Basszillajay 3 года назад

Thank you!

@traumallama 2 года назад

Wow thank you sir. You da man

@renaissanceninja Год назад

I appreciate this

@danlhall1963 Год назад

Thanks!

@petermcguinness5281 Год назад

More on the irig... I have the irig 2... Great video sir 👍

@aimablenishimagizwe934 3 года назад

Thank you very much !God bless u so much

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@rasmillion 3 года назад

My irig hd2 is bus powered Thanks for the super positivity

@shotgunlobotomies2352 3 года назад

I play An active pickup bass plugged directly into old school headphones it’s surprisingly loud to

@mak3126 2 года назад

Man looks like an old wise man from Anime, thanks for the video, helped a lot

@blinddog1212 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I'd like to play bass along to RU-vid videos through one mixed feed that goes to bluetooth headphones. Is there any way I can accomplish that with a USB audio interface into my computer? Thanks for any tips you can provide and stay safe!

@Idontlikethisever 3 года назад

Hello brother, what would you use on that vox amplug as headphones?? I wonder which headphones give you that sweet full bass sound. Thank you

@Phlizz 3 года назад

I still play a lot without any amplification on purpose. It’s key to really get a clean and even sound. Especially with techniques like slapping or tapping.

@barringtonjohnson6569 3 года назад

I second that dude!!

@dajayjayzee 3 года назад

Totally correct. I also started without an amp and had to get those techniques down. I used to lean the bass against my body so I could feel the vibrations and thus hear what I was playing

@RHill79 3 года назад

Great video

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@matt_bass5165 3 года назад

Can you go through the process that you use when recording covers tutorials etc please

@nwaohakingeze3801 3 года назад

Can you video record with the irig??

@SimulacronX 3 года назад

You rule Sir.

@user-yakijimaiSaeya 11 месяцев назад

Can you do a video on how to set up ear monitoring and track

@DaheBajoBass 3 года назад

Great video Travis. I did a review of the Vox amPlug2, spanish though. To me, this gadget is really the best option. God bless you.

@familyofgodourcreatorvince5944 2 года назад

Maestro Travis how are you doing do you have somewhere you give bass lessons online?

@domllamadramaking4813 2 года назад

So is the iRig only for iphone or could it be any?

@keithowings9130 3 года назад

I have the Korg Pandora......tons of features including a digital slowmo which at times very helpful in breaking stuff down

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@undertuga Год назад

The Scarlett alone is almost the same price to an entry level but awesome for practice amp from Ibanez or Orange...

@danlhall1963 Год назад

Hi, Travis I just noticed you talking and explaining the iRig, I should have known it was an ios product. Is there any other situation besides ios that also use Android, I have both I just don't want to be restricted to iOS? I want to Listen to a song play along with it and record it and use headphones. I may have missed it but I will be going back to listen again but you didn't mention what headphones to use.

@edgarwade3947 3 года назад

Hey Travis, great info! I have one question that may be of interest to all of us, and that is what headphones do you recommend for practicing with the units you described as well as what is usable in a studio environment. Thanks!

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@ajthechosen 2 года назад

Rock on God bless

@iamremy-kl3xm 3 года назад

Great video... I practice a lot late night at home while my wife is sleep 💤 I’ll look into the Irig

@aaroncareccia1736 3 года назад

I rig 2 is prolly ur best best if your looking for a nice cheap one that’s the one I have 👍🏻

@stefanjovanovic5580 2 года назад

Its almost a 1 year since i started to play, i still dont have an amp, Because of that i am used to pull stringers harder, so when i play on amp tone is clearer. Conclusion: Praticing without amp is good for you sometimes

@Myrslokstok 2 года назад

I dont think I hear the base true the iRig2 have it conected to my iPhone 📱 7 with a dongle. Maxed out volume on the iRig2.

@danlhall1963 Год назад

Sorry, I'm new please you can send it directly but it might help people knew like me to respond so they call can see it as well. I hope I'm not too new to this board, it's kind of embarrassing. I see an iRig Duo something like this for 169.00 is that a good one? IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo I/O Audio/MIDI Interface to be exact.

@chayakornudomchanya3943 3 года назад

I use acoustic bass for practice.

@natterbat 2 года назад

A stethoscope works well a cheap alternative. Tape it to the bass body near the pickups.

@punkisinthedetails1470 3 года назад

Sid didn't plug it in to an amp and he sounded great. Added bonus it wouldn't get snagged on the cable when you try to smash the body on someone's head. Pro tip.

@jonathanchavez7701 3 года назад

Hi I’m looking into trying to learn bass, and my question Is is there a reason why you’re doing all of this instead of buying an acoustic bass to be able to play?

@Mario1234mario3s 3 года назад

Acoustic basses tend to have strings with higher action (more distant from the fretboard), their design also males it harder to acces the end of your fretboard. It feels quite different than playing a “regular” electric bass, I guess you could compare it to the difference between an acoustic guitar and and electric one. Also, when you plug the acoustic bass it will have a different sound than a “regular bass”.

@danlhall1963 Год назад

I want to learn my notes I just don't know where to start, I have been playing by ear. I don't know if that hurts my learning or not, I would like to take lessons I just don't know what instructor to choose. Do you have any suggestions?

@TravisDykes Год назад

I do offer some private lessons that are very limited on my Patreon, but I will be releasing a few courses that can help explain some of the concepts that many people struggle with in gospel so look out for that! Hopefully this helps!

@renaissanceninja Год назад

Didnt work with my maudio interface to the wall. Maybe its too old. Thing is from 2007

@PotatoSeeds2.0 2 года назад

Is there a way to somehow plug it into a karaoke machine? That is the closest I have to an amp, and it's not even an amp, lol

@davidluchele1651 3 года назад

🙏🙏

@DidierBampiliMusicProduction 3 года назад

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@Xbox-ug1rl 2 года назад

Twomad?

@arnelmendoza2408 Год назад

Yeah, i still place my ear on the upper horn of my bass. :)

@ngendakumanalewis1472 3 месяца назад

I personally Use nothing for i can't afford any of these stuff but my eyes are on the target regardless pains I go through

@OrganicFaithFactory 2 года назад

Exactly thanks, an old guy like me, 50 years old I just bought a second hand bass for about 79 USD and play on nothing. Its sucks to be poor and want to have fun like average guys

@jourgejoestar2768 Год назад

This is the real life Tolkien

@seanchurchill5844 3 года назад

Most of these options cost more than just buying a amp......

@denisblack9897 Год назад

tldr: buy a slab body bass and put flatwounds on it I kinda like it more without an amp: can play for days, while with the amp it takes ~2 hours to give me a headache

@MastaVator 3 года назад

1:24 This part is untrue. Untrue at least for the 3rd gen model. I can't just plug this into a wall and jam. literally no sound unless I open a program that uses the 2i2. Willing to be proven wrong I'm still a novice at this.

@jojosarmiento9962 3 года назад

I just put my chin on my rented bass to learn a song or tag my bass head to a wooden chair or wooden cabinet for few years until I bought my first bass 😜😜😜😂😂😂