Bass Scales for Beginners (5 Stupidly Simple Steps)

Getting overwhelmed trying to learn bass scales and actually make music? Sidestep the struggle with this simple step-by-step method.

Remember the first time you picked up your bass? You gazed deeply at the neck, and you instantly knew exactly where to place your fingers, to make amazing music that would CHANGE THE WORL-

Yeah, me either. Bass scales are the secret to coming up with bass lines + learning songs easily… but not the way most people learn them.

In this lesson, you’ll learn:
* The most famous beginner bass scales shape since Leo Fender gave birth to the universe
* How to play scales anywhere on the neck
* The “copy/paste” cheat code for bass scales
* Why good artists copy and great bassists STEAL
* The Jaco endorsed glue for bass scales
* What it looks like when a 34 year old man plays with LEGOs in his living room

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[BassBuzz]

I hope this lesson helped you learn bass scales… and didn’t activate your LEGO Acquisition Syndrome too hard. 🧱

[VideoGameStoryTime]

I work for a LEGO website, learning bass is the one area of my life thst hasn't been dominated by LEGO in some way...until now 😂

[roq_rod]

the highlighted fretting finger is AWESOME, makes it so much easier to follow what your fretting hand is actually doing.

[tramai]

This is legit one of the most useful bass lessons I've seen online. Excellent work Josh!

[andyweiss]

The glowing fingers eliminated all confusion. Your communication skills and creativity are amazing!

[squirrelnut]

You just summed up scales for me in a way that no teacher could in all of my years of learning. You're amazing dude.

[julengoni]

After two years playing without an idea of what I was doing I've been looking for theory starter videos for months, but i couldn't realize exactly how to do or It seen to be difficult, but this video has helped me to start knowing what I play! Thanks a lot dude I will remember you as the guy opened me the door of real music.

[mauricewieler]

I've had over 20 Lessons with a teacher, watched a ton of videos, read stuff etc. Never have i understood the major scale this well! Thank you so much for giving me something i can work on. Probably also gonna start the Course in a while. Keep rocking dude, you are awesome!

[JohnBobRoger]

Finally, finger presses can be discerned via that little graphic animation...and highleted finger on the fretboard....also you (finally) tie in the significance of scales, notes and shapes (patterns). Thank you Buzz.

[samuraijaydee]

I haven't made it all the way to the end yet... and I've been working on what I've watched so far. I just wanted to stop and say THANK YOU. I've been playing guitar and bass from close to 30 years (totally embarrassed to say that), and your teaching is the first time the 'theory' side of things has ever made any sense to me. I could cry, I'd give you a big hug if I could (You: "Please don't"). I think this is really going to lift my music up from the rut I'm in, and it'll be way more fun to 'play'. So Thanks, again, you're brilliant!

[GoldtriggerDude]

Old guy here. Started playing bass 1 year ago. Thanks to you, I sound competent! Keep it up brotha!

[owensodyssey]

Hey Josh, I just want to thank you for making the videos that you do. I’ve been playing bass for almost 5 months now. I take lessons but those are only once a week. But people like you and Scott Devine have helped me so much into speeding up my progress. Watching your videos like this has helped me move around the fretboard easier, better technique, and this video where you give good tips on scales. I love these videos man

[heydusky]

Please never lose your sense of humour and way of explaining things! I enjoy your delivery and am always laughing while learning from you; best combo!

[aliceandkaushilkhimasia]

Thank you so much for making the beginner to bad ass course it’s really been helping me learn bass.

[PM-fseg]

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! I can now get started! More like this please :-) Thank you!!!

[williefilmore]

This is the best lesson on scales that I have ever seen. The copy and paste part blew my mind 🤯 thanks for explaining to us slow learner's, keep up the amazing work 🎉

[beepsie]

Thank you!!! I went to my local music store and the bass method section was the puniest most pathetic little section I've ever seen. You've really given me the tools to improve with your channel that I didn't know how to properly source before! Your the best! Thank you for being a passionate bass head! It's contagious haha

[Bonanza]

Dude I just figured out how much material uploaded everywhere. Thank you very much for all the info you shared and the time and effort. Grtz from the Netherlands

[veravandijk]

I've been playing bass for fun for multiple years and got okay at playing my favorite spongs, but I realized I have almost no kmowledge of the basics like playing scales lol. Thanks a lot for for this great video

[MikeColeVocals]

Thanks for another great theory video. I just picked the bass back up after about 10 years away and your 10 minute everyday practice routine has been my go to for rebuilding dexterity and speed. Really appreciate the great tips and tricks!