10 Music Theory Tips For Bass Players

Great tip on identifying the Relative Minor “from the three frets step backwards on the fretboard” - Just never “saw that solution…..👏

When I first picked up base I had a hard time following any of this. After eight months, all of this is starting to make sense I appreciate your time and making these videos.

Ff7 intro flashbacks there with that arpeggio.

Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles' Father
Much easier to remember for me.

Need my bass player to watch this! His idea of backing is chromatic riffs that in no way fit the key or even set melody. Ya know pretentious before quality.

Great video mate, subbed 😃👍

After 20 odd years in cover bands simply copying bass lines now diving into some theory. This was great thanks Dan.

I just learned the strangers things theme on bass thx

Your good but flet is no seen clear

Awesome work Dan thank you .

Omg sounds like the stranger things intro at around 50secs in hahah

Hope all is well with you and yours. Starting on middle C go up a 5th to G but if the G is played below middle C it's a 4th. A circle of fifths assessing works but doesn't if your drop below the starting tone/1?

Great lesson! It got me wondering about a couple of different music theory issues:

1) If you’re playing a song where the verses start on A minor and the choruses on C Maj, are you changing keys from Am to C when transitioning from the verses to the chorus or are you technically playing the whole song in the key of C and simply using the Am chord from that key when playing the verses?

2) The Circle of 5ths chart is a great visual learning tool but it only incorporates key signatures that use either the Ionian or Aeolian modes. How do you apply it when playing in the Dorian or Lydian (etc.) modes?

Thx!

Just was I was mad at myself for buying a new bass and thinking I’m not good enough for a new bass you motivated me and inspired me to keep learning and grooving

Superb presentation. One of the best things I took away from this lesson is the relative minor to the major. I was learning the song "Snow (Hey Ya)" by RHCP and noticed that Flea playes A-minor to C-Major throughout most of the song. Only recognized this because of this lesson you gave. Thank you!

This is the exact lesson I have been looking for for years. I already knew a lot of it but the way you present it I was able to use what I knew to finally wrap my mind around the rest. I have been the most mediocre bass in NM and now I think I can break this glass ceiling of my own ignorance and really play…thanks so much!

I’m a mess, I really have no rhythm. This will be my biggest challenge.

Dan,

I love to learn music theory w my Basses.
U are sucha gifted player/teacher! Thx soo much for all u doo!

Bless U/urs,

dUg-Montesano
WA/USA

Merci beaucoup for this. I'll be doing a video for exercises and treatments for the low back but also the upper extremity, including the hands and fingers.
I don't want to start my own channel, but if you want to show it on your channel...
Stay tuned. My daughter is filming and editing.

This P bass sound insane! Is it on flats or rounds?

Whot?

I like to more arpegios

I love these lessons. They are the best bass classes online

Hi. Dan. thanks..alot. for. what. I learn. from. you

Thanks Dan. :) You are helping me wake up. It's been 40 years I've been playing but I had sadly let my theory slide. It's been play the parts and get paid but there is so much more. Tod

Love the channel! Very professional.
Dan T.

SO the mnemonic for flats is the reverse of sharps.
when the pattern is played for sharps on the fretboard it's easy to remember.

This was very instructive . Thank you so much for your help, it would certainly contribute to make me a better bass player !

You make these things understandable for me. Thank you!

As a beginner, this was very helpful. Thank you Sir. 💜

Hi Mr. Dan your bass lessons are very helpful.
I am a sick old man and your explanations are so helpful to keep my mind active and clear.
All the best to you!
Thank you very much.

Do you think blues players p,ayedwith fheory?

If you're playing in a punk or rock band and wanna embellish the chords, but can't figure out what key or progression it is, where do you start if you know the root notes?

Dear sir, your lesson is greatest, I'm Sri lankan

One of your best lessons, Dan. I've watched it three times and learned something important each time.

great video again! How much muting are you doing with those scales?

I use "charred" feet, the blanket exploded after all.

I'll come back later -- ))

Thank you for creating this video. I now have a stepping stone towards my career as a bassist. Please do more.

This is a top video.... recommended. Thanks Dan.

Great once again. 8 hours of SBL right there in 20 mins! Done.

Great Lesson Thank you. I thought I understood at least something about music theory until I look ed at The Rolling Stones song ‘Brown Sugar’. The song is supposed to be in the key of C major and sure enough it starts and ends with a C major chord. Where I’m confused though is that the song uses the notes/chords of A#,D#, and G# none of which of course are in the C major key. In fact it uses as many chords outside the key as does within the key. Can anyone enlighten please?

That’s so clear and beautiful ,thank you 👍

Awsome lesson!!!!!

That tone!