7 Days to Learning Bass (Beginner Lesson)

For me, Josh is just the best online bass teacher. I was on the BaseBuzz course about a year ago and I enjoyed every minute of it. It was just like having a (hilarious) friend who's teaching and motivating you all the time. I attended several courses (bass and guitar) but this one was by far the best. Haven't had so much fun learning since. Wish he would start another bass or guitar course. Highly recommended. Greetings from Hamburg!

one more time you deserve my like!

I've had the privilege of learning the very basics of bass from one of the best bassists of all time, Bakithi Khumalo. I became his assistant and driver, in 2019/20, and was able to get started on the bass. I'm even "rapping" on his latest album. During the pandemic, we lost touch with each other as far as consistent lessons are concerned, but we are still good friends and sometimes do video chat lessons. Josh is thee ONLY online bass teacher that follows everything BK has taught me and is a true bassist with finger discipline and technique. Plus I LOVE the music selection of all the rock classics! YES! However, the very best part of BassBuzz is Josh himself. Super fun and nerdy musician cool, not to mention very handsome (heart eyes) . I don't see a ring on his fretting hand, and so ...yeah. Thanks for this all, from the bottom of my bass.

Thanks man. Im buying my first bass and my budget is several hundred bucks, but I don't want to make a bad choice. I have enjoyed the videos but what would your advise be for a good bass, I want to explore all types of music but I love Megadeth. LoL..

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Noob Josh you sound bad 😂

Thank you so much for this! This is very cool and helpful! 🎉🎉🎉

Hey Thank You so much for the important videos,
In the Chart Chord you demonstration quarter and half note inside the chart.
What if there is eighth notes in the song?

I have been working through the Bass to BadAss course and love it! I do have some music knowledge, but Josh really takes things to the next level! An amazing teacher, has worked hard to deliver great content, brings forward so much skill and expertise, and OMG, I laugh out loud during every single session. I am forever grateful that I came across this course! It has been a life changing experience. Thanks Josh!

Wow this is so much fun! Thank you!!

This is insanely helpful thank you so much for real dude

Tysm omg

I just got my bass yesterday, and watching a few of your videos has already given me a few skills I thought it would take weeks to learn. If only finger flexibility could be taught lmao
In all seriousness though, thank you.

You could teach anything and it would be fun. You don't have as many followers as you deserve and I have a feeling I need to support you somehow so I'm gonna buy your course and hope I'll be finally able to play something :D

Awesome!

OMG this video is amazing and so informative! I just bought a bass this morning and I can’t wait to try these tricks out :) Thank you for all the info!

Thanks

I played drums for about 5 years. Learned by ear. Had no idea about 4 foundational rhythms, I just understand it lol. Didn't know what the notes were called either..

What if you cant give your pinky love i don't have one 😮

The great gig in the sky… Yes, it’s heaven ! Thanks Josh.

Just started Bass 2 days ago. I am 57 and decided it was time to start following my dream of playing bass after I lost a close family member.. lesson learned that life is short, so don't wait for the right time! I have a cheap 2nd hand bass, and though not perfect, it's a starting point that wouldn't have happened if I had waited to get myself a new or better quality bass.
I love your videos and teaching style; easy, relaxed, and entertaining. Thank- you for the great free instruction, very much appreciated ❤️

Just my own quick interjection on the "Day 5" portion:
Sight reading sheet music is a blessing and a curse:
Everything you need to play a piece is there, and there is so much beautiful music in sheet. But too much time relying on it can cripple you creatively.
When I was actively playing (for 18 or so years), I could sight read anything, but take away the paper, and I just couldn't get my mind around the idea of improvisation... brain went blank, and my bass (which I played for years) felt like a completely alien thing. Took me years to understand why and undo the bad habits that over reliance on sheet music can cause.
Learn to read the sheet, but don't let it become a crutch.
This video series has, and indeed this channel, reinvigorated my will and desire to pick up my axe again!

Cen you do me a favor ang make a video about scales in bass guitar

Hi Josh. I just got my Bass for my Birthday last week. I'm really enjoying and learning from your channel. You've become my go-to Bass authority! 🎸

Wow this is great! Thanks for an awesome video! Random question: what are you using for those zoom in and out moments and transitions? Any special plugins? Thanks!

“567” angelical choirs plays
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I’m starting to learn bass guitar, and I feel like I’m learning some sort of super secrets. these lessons are internet treasure!!

I am going to rewatch this again, when its not 4am
I will learn

I came acros your channel 2 weeks ago and you got me intrested (hooked)in playing base just bought my first base gitar yesterday and cant wait to start my journey with the help of your videos greetings from the netherlands!!!

I'm too broke for a bass right now but I'm practicing with my old classical guitar, don't worry, I'm delusional

Nice shirt

I've been playing bass for years but I was a punk rock root note renegade I just joined a band a couple months ago and every practice they tell me how good I'm getting but I'm just applying what I've been learning from your videos thanks dude

Only the real ones recognize the sims 2 build mode song

I just started bass last week, and I am settling in already. The lessons on this channel moved me to play along to tunes in a few hours

Josh, thank you so much! I am so great at bass now because of this! Your content is so informative yet so inspiring, helpful and hilarious! Keep up the good work!

I just sound like ass help

Im waiting for my 1st bass to arrive and am gonna sign up to the BassBuzz course. Looking forward to it

What happened to the 7 Day Intro Begiiner course?
The only option is to sign up for the FULL Beginner to Badass couse!

I can’t see the description with all the info… :,(

sloooooooow downnnnnnnn pleaseeeeeee ?

I like your delivery. I'm 73 trying to learn bass. Have cheap bass but goal is Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass. Looking forward to learning bass with your method.

Got my first bass in the mail yesterday... I already have 8hrs under my belt; I think I have a problem.

I'm learning so much thanks Josh! You really are a great teacher, I watch ur videos again and again ❤

as if any new player can play anywhere near that fast hahahah without missing half the strings with their finger

The linked backing tracks just disappeared which is a shame as just started playing 😕

WHO HERE WATCHED THE WHOLE VIDEO AND SAW THE CRINGY LINE OF 345 TO STAY ALIVE

THREE FOUR FIVE TO STAY ALIVE SO YOU DONT DIE ?AND GO TO FIVE SIX HEAVEN ? 😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅

Awesome video as always. Am I the only person that noticed the horn screw was coming out of the body in Day 2 😱, lol.
Signing up for your course now! Looking forward to your lessons to break out of the plateau I'm on :)

1st Bass comes today.( Edit: Definitely gonna buy the class. ) 58 years old never played anything before... I remember enjoying music class in elementary school but don't really remember the notations and everything but I feel I understand stuff as I listen it I'm just curious if I could comprehend and then translate it to my hands. It's one thing to understand as you watch but it's another to actually apply

Enjoying your channel Josh, just the right combination of humour and information for me. Loads of great videos, something to shuffle through on a rainy day and annoying the neighbours by turning it up to 11.
Keep up the good work Mr Banana tattoo 🤘🎸