I'M BACK!!!! Let's Take It to the BASS! (and thank you.🙏🏾❤️) 

Yay! The coolest, bass teaching dude on the planet is back.

Happy that you're back! You were greatly missed!

I think I’m finally putting it together, slow but steady, Thank You!!

No worries. Whenever you have time to teach I will be there to receive. Thanks Rich.

No worries, Rich! Touring and life happens, and we will always be here for you. We are so grateful for you, what you do, and what you teach us!

Just when I needed you--and with the Dorthy Ashby tee?! You just won the internet, bro!

Thank You Rich!!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

I just want to let you know that I appreciate your lessons very much, way back in high school years ago I had a bass teacher that teaches just like you and he was able to fast track me in many different areas of bass. I appreciate you continuing to do the same thing in these videos!

Yes!

Hey Rich, very happy for you having an awesome tour! Love your stuff and always find your insights on the bass super useful. If you could please do a video on getting really great string crossing technique, that would be super! Thanks Rich and as always, looking forward to seeing more of your amazing work 🙂

Seriously: you´re one of the best bass educators on internet.

One additional positive thing is I finally get the pun in the title of your channel after months of watching. Clever Rich, just like your playing.... Keep up the great work!

As someone who has enjoyed your playing in person for years, glad to see you in the digital realm and glad to see you back. Looking forward to seeing you locally again soon.

Love this site. Great t-shirt of Dorothy Ashby, too. Just discovered her and she is something special. Her bassist is great, particularly on Action Time. Beautiful stuff all around...

So glad all's well Rich & the hugely deserved recognition is happening! Your videos have slowly infiltrated into my own meagre abilities re groove, ie, where within a feel note placement creates that massive difference. I don't worry about what notes etc (Joe Hubbard is my main man in that area). it's when those notes are placed. I could type for ages re this but feel you know where I'm heading! Best wishes & thanks as always from England! 👍😊

I subscribed for the bass content, but I'm learning lessons about how to be a grateful and blessed human! Thank you!!

You have yourself to thank as well. You're a good teacher. For real. You've helped me to approach pentatonics in a way I hadn't been able to before. Now I find myself ALWAYS plucking around looking for some nice lines in that scale. And I also recognize it better than I had before when I hear it in a song. That makes me smile. Regarding suggestions, if you could put together something on how we could connect chords (it doesn't have to be just pentatonics, but perhaps pentatonics connecting with a major scale) in a fun way, be it simply to improvise, or to practice and be prepared if playing with others, I think that would be more than a little helpful. Perhaps just show us how to extend a pentatonic scale up the fretboard and then back down for the sake of a nice run in a bass line, or you could do the same thing but emphasizing the transitioning during different parts of the song. Please forgive me if I'm not making much sense. I'm one of your bass masters of the "living room", so my terminology is still in the growing stage. And if you've already done videos like this, then I likely missed them, and I apologize beforehand. Just point me there and I'll go at it. 😊 Btw, please let us know the next time you'll be in Sweden. I would've enjoyed watching you do your thing. Also, Sweden has a wonderful Jazz history, so I think you'd enjoy it. Thanks for your time.

Love what you share! Thank you Rich!!!

You are a great artist and a great teacher !!!

Rich, I am so grateful that you share your take on and around playing bass here. Not only that I find your content extremely helpful, also your attitude and the way you approach and teach topics just really resonates with me. And so does your playing ofc! ...I still remember seeing those three live clips on youtube when you played with Dapp Theory, thinking "wow, who is that bass player?!" - I was hooked from that moment on immediately. What I would really like to see in the future is a breakdown of your amazingly beautiful piece "Ukudlala", and based on this some lession on how you use and expand your thumb+finger technique. All the best from germany!

Rich!!! Good to see you! I would like more 6 String Bass lessons!! I still have a lot to learn from you

I am so thankful you are back safe and sound Sensie,, You were tremendously missed !!! I would like to see your method of using a pick,, I grew up on a ton of British players who play with a plectrum, I generally play with a pick , so , if you could throw a little something in one of your future vids, I would be most grateful 😊, once again , I thank God you are home to your loved ones safely !!

Hey Brother, welcome home. I have missed you, I have also been enjoying rewatching many of the lessons you have posted. It would be really nice to hear about some of your adventures in Europe. Please tell us a story or two. Peace and love.

Thank you Rich! 👍👊

H i Rich During your absence I have become your fan: your lessons, your attitude and so on. The Brown’stone is the best learning bass channel ( i know Scott). Hello from Poland my Canadian friend!

Thank you sir for all you do

❤

Great music! Great musician! Applause!

Thank you Rich for your contribution to the bass community. Perhaps more advanced than a beginners lesson, I would like to see some lessons regarding chord substitutions, borrowed chords and modal interchanges. Love your channel and am always looking forward to your lessons . . .

Rich - I appreciate that you take the time to put out amazing content that I can watch over and over. I feel unworthy to ask for anything because everything you put out is a learning experience for me. Keep up the good work, keep touring, and hopefully I'll get to see you live one day.

Love the channel, Rich. I would like to see some videos about non-traditional things we should be practicing. Not scales, arpeggios, modes, and such, but things that teachers don't typically say to do. I think it would be interesting.

Bro, we all know those bills gotta be paid! You're fortunate to be able to do what you do, we're fortunate that you take any part of your time to teach us. Welcome back.

Best bass teacher on RU-vid! Thanks for the content, slowly making my way through your rich (no pun intended) videos! Sick Dorothy Ashby shirt also!

Rich - thank YOU for the lessons you’ve brought in the past. I always look forward to you new vids and this is one of my go to channels for improving my bass work. One thing I’m working on is learning intervals - both by sound (ear training), and by identifying them on the fretboard (minor third etc). Would love to hear your perspective on how you work with these if you ever have some time to. Appreciate ya!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in the way you do

Love watching your videos from all the way in Australia!

Thank you for coming back to us. Hope you had a pleasant journey. ❤

Yay let's go! Just learning bass your channel is very wholesome. Cheers from a French in Hong Kong!

Yaaaaay! ✊🏿

Welcome back Rich, don't worry there is so much to dig and learn in your channel, we have plenty to do even when you are not posting new things ! I greatly liked your video "the ultimate bassline builder" if you have more great ideas like that it can be good to make lessons on it I'm still learning a lot with you, I'm becoming better in my band to propose new ideas of songs All the best from France

Welcome back!!! You can cover what ever you want to (or feel like) covering and I will be there with bass in hand trying to keep up!

You’re back, that’s all that matters 😊 Glad you enjoyed Europe! Grtz from Belgium.

yessssiiirrr 😭👑, the great return 💯.I would like you to cover the topic of accurately transcribing (solos, grooves, licks, chords even articulations)… Welcome back Rich 😁❤.

Welcome back Rich! Your humble and grateful attitude is really inspiring to me. In terms of topics for future content, I think it would be great if you shared some of your experiences as a musician be it in sessions or on the road. It would also be cool to hear about some of the challenges you have faced throughout your career and how you dealt with those situations.

Hey Rich! Hello from Paris! I'm glad that you enjoyed Europe and that you are back!

Welcome back. But to your credit, you left us with a lot to digest!

Glad youre living the dream. Now look, us brand new bassists really miss your presence, but i bet i can hit the archives and get mote than my fill of your materials. Thanks for the update.

Great that you are back - looking forward for the next videos. Even if I've only played bass for two month, I find your videos very helpful and inspiring! Thank you for your time and effort!

It’s wonderful to see you back here, Rich! I always look forward to new ideas and new inspiration from you. In terms of lesson ideas, I have always struggled with right hand technique and would love to hear and see any ideas you have around that!

Welcome back !!! We all love the Brownstone hence why we're glad you're back. Touring and making a living - we'll let you off with that 😅

First and foremost thank you!!! During Covid always looked forward for the next brownstone episode made my week 😊 you are a local talent gone amazing bass player !!!to touch on past video stop the hate You pay them no attention What you bring to the sonic texture to a ever evolving instrument is a breathe of fresh air that we all enjoy !! Keep on pushing that envelope Rich our ears and soul thank you.

Welcome back Richie, we missed you. Thanks for the homeworks

Dig. Your videos have greatly improved my relationships with drummers 😊

We miss you sir... Welcome...we need more lessons on advanced soloing ..Will be delighted to have you touch more on it ....God bless you Sir

Welcome back Rich. Can't wait to see what new instruction is to come

Welcome back Brother! I really enjoyed your lesson on creating solos. I would like to see you create more content on the subject. I’m not a fret master from the Oriental forest but I can keep a good pocket…my moments to shine is based on the groove with a few fills! Help me and others expand! And thank you for being on a different level with your insights and teaching!

Thanks and you’re welcome. I would like to know more about the less talked about scales, like the melodic minor and such, and also when to think about using them. Peace brother😎

Welcome back! Would love a video on buying your first bass/what to consider when making the choice. I’ve been wanting to get started but there are lots of options, price points, etc

Glad you’re back!!! Had me coming here looking for you

Man first of, good to see you back, you look great for someone who's been on the road for a solid month ! Great T-Shirt too I love Dorothy Asbhy and this particular album should be in history books. I would have love to see you with Steve Coleman, I'm a huge fan, he's really doing his own thing and have been for many years, must be a challenging repertoire no ? As for the content, anything that would be related to technique (plucking, fretting, muting ...) in relation to sound and interpretation could be really interesting and I'm sure you have loads to say about it ! Peace !

Good to see you back on here … the gig snippets sound great

Welcome back! Hope everything was fun and well. Always looking forward to what you bring to Bass and music.

Very grateful that you are back! Just as others have mentioned, I also am deeply thankful for the wonderful lessons that you have been putting out. The depth of heart and soul from which you teach is demonstrated in your style. May your many students across the world continue to learn and appreciate how to also love the sound and feel of the music that they are creating.

Hell yeah, man. I assumed you were off doing something cool. It's kind of serendipitous, I finally gave that Afro-Harping album a listen this morning and for what it's worth I though it was pretty great.

Phrasing! how to make lines that resolve, and make phrases that make sense, harmonically and rhythmically . Glad to see you back in a more rust-proof galvanized state. Absolutely dig the stuff here!

Cool!!

Great to see you again Rich, you deserve all of the good things coming your way. You're good vibes brother, and killer bass lessons to boot. Always looking forward to your next one, see you then.

welcome back!!! I missed your tips.

+1 for the Dorothy Ashby shirt, man.

Welcome back, brother! I’d love to hear you talk more about sharing sonic space in a band. Whether it’s with the drummer’s low end or a guitar or piano, how do you find where you can fit in without turning that space into mud? I know you have no fear of the dusty end, but sometimes you’re working with someone else’s music. Much love!

Hi Rich! It was great seeing you at Madrid Airport. THANK YOU!!! for your teachings and inspiring work. It really means a lot to us, your Friends & Neighbors.

What about working on how to approach à jazz standard tune 😃 Thanks for all you do for us! I am a better musicien thanks to you 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼

You’re the man, Rich! I would appreciate a video about your approach to ear training. I don’t think I’ve seen you talk about it but let me know if you have a video already

Welcome Back My Brother - It's Wonderful To Be A Small Part Of The 65,000 - Congrats So Here Is My Two Cents Regarding Beginner Options - I Am Plying Simple Original Tunes - The Verse Carries A 4 Count Per Bar And I Am Playing All Whole Note Beats - C > G > D > C - The Chorus Offers C > G > C > G - The Final Verse Rolls With A 4 Count On C , 4 Count On G , Two Count A , And Then C For A Hold Again, I Play Whole Notes During That Verse , Play A Very Basic Octave Pattern Over The Chorus , And Whole Notes For The Last Verse - My Question Is This; How About A Tutorial With Three "Styles" - A Reggae , An Americana Coffee Shop Vibe , And A Simple Way Of Laying Down Patterns I Am Currently Playing With An Acoustic Guitar Player And No Other Instruments - We Just Played Our First Open Mic Night - ( HERE - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W_M-ABbtpPM.html ) Is A Rough Video Of All Three Of Our Original Cuts - Not The Best Audio But Most Excellent Video Quality Go Team Human , Cheers

Awesome 😎❤

Love this channel, new to bass after playing electric guitar for years, I have learnt a lot from you and love the instrument. keep up the good work.

Glad you’re back!!

Love that Dorothy Ashby LP :). Speaking of which, maybe mention an LP of the week; something a bit off the radar you think we may all enjoy?

Rich you da Man!

I'm a self taught bass player and I love how you explain things.

Happy you are back! I found your channel a couple months back and this has been pure gold for me! You are the best teacher online!!

Welcome back Mr. Brown!

I can't came to New Morning, Paris, I had my ticket 😢I love Coleman and yours videos! Maybe next time

My Man is back!!!!

Was just wondering about you today "Hey I havent seen a video from Rich in a long while" Missed ya man! Glad to see ya back!

RB! Welcome back!! 🎶

Thanks for asking. I’d like you to put a difficulty ratings number on your posts. 1 - beginner/ basic to 5 - most advanced. Welcome back.

Welcome back sir! Finally you're back!! You just forgot to invite your followers on your trip haha glad to finally see you again!

Your playing on that live version of Amanecer is hands down one of my favorite things on RU-vid. It'd be cool to hear you talk about that in any sort of depth. How you thought about your role from a compositional viewpoint and so forth. Thanks for all you share with us.

Welcome back!

Welcome back, sounds like an epic tour!

Hello Rich, It's good to know that you've come home safely. The conversation with you after the great concert at Moods, Zurich - Switzerland was a lot of fun. Three six-string bassists together don't exist all days ;-) All the best to you and best regards! Rolando (the XXXL size Sixstringerbuddy who plays Brazilian brand sixstring basses)

I thought of another subject you could talk about: fretless! You do not have lots of videos about it but those you got are impeccable

Rich you have so many videos that we all can go back and learn from while you are on the road. I am a long time subscriber. After I watch a video,I practice and implement what you have taught so I’m always behind on videos. (It’s not a sprint” lol You are a AMAZING teacher. You and another you tuber called DAN HAWKINS are IMO some of the best! WHY? because you can make a intimidating subject seem digestible and easy. I’ve had so many “lightbulb moments” I can’t thank you enough. Hopefully you hit London uk and I can meet you in person. Respect ✊🏾

Welcome back, man! Ahh.. This band is amazing and your lessons are great! Thank you!!

Can I suggest one more thing 😅 What about having more vidéo about 6 strings Bass ! You are an amazing 6 strings Bass player and there is barely 2/3 vidéos on your Chanel about that 😳 Please help us with this amazing instrument 😄 Thank you again and again and again 🎉✨✨🙏🏼

Thanks

Glad you're back, dude

Welcome Back!!!!!!!!!

welcome back man