In this new bass lesson, I’m talking about right hand dynamics on the bass. Many bass players or students coming to me, haven’t got particularly good dynamics –if any, and it’s a very big flaw as we shall see.
Don’t worry… looking into my past, I definitely suffered from this as well, which reminded me of a somewhat painful anecdote I’m sharing with you in this video ;).
Basically, having poor dynamics equates to speaking in a monotonous voice: it’s a real communication killer! If you want to express something on the bass, you must work on your dynamics. I’m giving you cues and exercises…
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Hi Scott,
Love your lessons! With this lesson in mind, what’s your view on using compression?
Hey man, I use compression sometimes – but only a little… it’s like salt – a little is fine but too much and it sucks! ;)
Like it….the difference between a technician and a musician…
I’m a newbie Scott, I’ve been playing since mid January and I’ve learned loads of stuff the last couple of nights … Stuff I haven’t come across in lots of books I’ve got….. Thanks man :-). I’m on BC and I’ve found you from there
Were you looking for the word velocity? :o) Great drill! I’m going to practice this one every night for the next few weeks.
Thanks Scott, you are really a Bass model. I have been watching all the beginers videos which has really made me flexible with my bass guitar. I which i got this site earlier. Thanks Scott.
so basically when we play the right hand dynamics, we could avoid the monotone sound?? (i mean with the same bass line like root and fifth)
That’s it! S ;)
Scott, just discovered your site, great stuff! As a left handed guy who plays right handed bass, this right hand lesson is awesome. Thanks for helping a self-taught microwave chef get better! :)
Bad son ! Answer your dad by any means :) ;)