10 BEST and WORST things about playing BASS

The BEST and worst things about playing BASS! Remember to TAP like and subscribe if you enjoyed this!

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[LeeroyJanky]

As a double bassist, I get "don't you wish you played the flute?" at least every other gig.

[connerstines]

If you think it's annoying that some people don't know what a bass is, just try viola and try to explain to people how it's between violin and cello.

[dougdixson]

You've always looked cool, Charles, but that run at 7 was sublime!!!

[abayomioluwatobi]

And with the "bad parts" you've stuck with it and now, there are 1million + people who appreciate you. I included. Keep on SLAPPADABASS and TAPPADABASS😂🔥.

[thegodofpez]

I love when Charles interjects badass bassery with comedy. 🔥😆

[jaxweby]

the composition reminds me of Vulf and Cory Wong in equal parts - 1612 and The Optimist respectively
progression (at least at the start) is very 1612-y and the end of 6 and 9 both feel like they're right out of The Optimist in progression, melody, the background octave riff, to name a few (and i think that's awesome - i love those tunes, and regardless of whether the inclusion is an intentional reference or subliminal recreation it's neat)

you and vulf are both huge reasons as for why i picked up the bass two years ago, and now it's become a pretty substantial part of my life! i've loved what you've been able to show so far and i hope to see even more in future c:

[AlexOnThePianoD]

I felt no2 a lot 😭 especially when i’ve finished a gig with my band and someone will say “i liked your guitar playing”… actual pain to be in lol 😂

[xyhmo]

Also, you get to have a significant say in what chord the band is actually playing. The guitarist might think you're playing Am, but the bass player can decide it's actually Fmaj7.

[acennguyenmusic]

You forgot the blisters, Charles. They’re the most painful out of all of them.

[davidperalta]

You are in your Virtuoso arc I see...
Phenomenal, as always. Love the videos but I definitely stay for the good bass playing. You are an inspiration my friend

[JohnSmith-fzgr]

Brilliant as always! You're never underappreciated here.

[OcarinaBoy]

That first riff you played sounds very vulfy, love it

[BassByTheBay]

0:00 - "You don't need many notes to sound great."
0:04 - Charles plays a 16th-note triplet.

You're just too good, Charles. 😀

[Designs]

I can say with 💯 percent certainty, bass brings our house together.

[Matthew_Klepadlo]

Best things about a 6-string bass: so many more notes, so much more possibilities, can be tuned to a guitar in B-standard =D

Worst thing about 6-strings bass: absolutely massive, so it’s very heavy, the neck is huge, not as easy to play as 4 string bass, and Ibanez BTB input jacks suck so bad.

[tefuyama]

Превосходная игра на басу, только благодаря тебе понял что хочу играть на басу! 👍🤘

[burninglime]

Your skills are insane, bass battle with Victor Wooten when????

[TeaBroski]

9 is debatable, it's proven that children who are exposed to unrestrained levels of Funk live a healtier and happier life

[XoNMan]

I am a bassist and I will never stop saying SLAPPADABASS every time I see a bass.

[thespyfromteamfortress]

You should cover some Mr. bungle sometime! Trevor dunn is the greatest bassist on earth. Dead goon and the girls of porn are great basslines.