Beginner Bass Lesson (Your Very First Steps)

There’s never been a better time to pick up a bass guitar. And in this video I’m going to talk you through everything you’ll need to get started, plus I show you that most difficult of first tasks ie. getting tuned up and staying there (you’d be surprised how many experienced players still can’t). I’ll also get you playing something to which you can say, “Hey, I just played that!” And that’s a great feeling.

In this lesson you’re going to learn:
- The different parts of the bass.
- How to plug in and tune your bass.
- Some essential beginners technique and theory.
- I’ll also show you some cool riffs to learn.
- And much more!

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[kiddyj]

1:18 Parts of bass
5:40 Plugging in your bass
8:19 Tuning your bass
11:25 Technique
16:36 Theory
18:47 Cool riffs to learn

For those of you who needs it

[melandtiaxoxo]

i’m a 17 year old girl who is obsessed with rock music and today my first bass came and i was so happy but all the beginner tutorials were confusing me so i began thinking it just wasn’t for me.... this was so clear and i’m so motivated to continue :)) thank you

[riccosauve]

I'm 70 years old I'm new to learning the bass have never played an instrument before just purchased a yamaha trbx174 and a hofner ignition bass came across your channel and loving it I'm glad your taking your time showing us beginners thanks for your channel will continue as a beginner

[kevineldridge]

OK, 61 years old here and got my first ever bass in the mail today and just had my first lesson. "These are the strings" was exactly where I needed to start. Thanks Scott.

[johndevan]

I'm a 63 year old man who always wanted to play the bass guitar like from my school days but never dared to play it because it looked so intimidating. I just received my Father's Day gift a beautiful Bass guitar from my son yesterday and after checking out so many youtube videos, yours just gave me the confidence that i can finally play it if i just followed your bass guitar lessons. So thanks so much Scott

[kevinholly]

I’m 66 years of age mate! I’ve just got round to trying to learn the bass in my retirement! It’s took me 50 years😂😂. Thank God there are people like you to make to eventual feel like I can at least learn to do it! Thanks again for this up load. Still a bit nervous about timing it up though🥴. What’s the easiest electronic device to buy to help me do it! Once again you’re a great teacher!👍

[susanhutchison]

I’ve played since I was 9 years old and eventually professional for the last 50+ years and taught many along the way. You’re a good teacher. It would have shaved off a few years if you were my teacher in 1964. Found this video amongst others for a friend that lives far from me. I recommend this video to him and I’m sure he’ll learn from it. You are the best. Thanks.

[brianmcmahan]

Being a "young" 63 yr. old, I decided to learn how to play the bass. On Father's day I opened my black Marcus Miller v3 4 string bass. Your beginner's tutorial is a godsend. After reading comments from other beginners and encouraging words from real players, I don't feel alone. Thanks to all of my musical, low end friends🎸 Grace & Peace

[dits]

What a great lesson, I've just bought my first P Bass guitar, I've never played a musical instrument in my life, but what a great way to lean here in my retirement. By the way, I'm 66 years old. 😀

[mattygunn]

I so appreciate Scott's patience in explaining the anatomy of the bass and taking total (older) newbies like me thought the very elementary aspects of learning this truly wonderful instrument. Thank you Scott!

[CarlosPerdomo]

Scott, I just picked up the bass. I've been watching some tutorial videos from some very talented players... but you, you have the gift of teaching. There's a big difference between being a great player and teaching, vs being a great player and plus having the gift of teaching.
Just by watching the first section (parts of the base) I learned even more than just that.
Thank you.

[calimero]

Please make a playlist of these video’s, in the right order,
So everybody following these series, can easily find them back,
And can actually learn appreciated, Thanks for your effort! 🐥

[drkdjones]

As someone who's interested in the bass and coming from a place of no knowledge what so ever, this was amazingly useful! Thanks indeed.

[yaya]

I AM new to the Bass. And I have never commented in the history of Youtube Musicians, and I AM SO GRATEFUL to You, why, because, you have kept it simple and accurate. I AM a Singer, and decided to learn Bass in 2023. You just taught Me, how to tune my bass!!!! Wow!!!! SUPER THANK YOU!!!! Sincerely.

[TimWrightDJ]

Just got my first bass at 38 years old, and watched a few beginner videos today. This was easily the best, really making it easy to understand how to hold the instrument, how to pluck the strings and how to actually start making some pleasant noises. Amazing, keep doing what you do.

[kevinstansberry]

I'm 70 years old and just decided to start playing bass. Thanks for your lessons to get me started.

[noelsosa]

I've been playing Bass close to 30 years and I binge on your lessons and posts. Thanks for the refreshers and the knowledge you share every lesson

[michaeltomlinson]

Bass starter kit arrived yesterday. Never played any musical instrument before and I'm starting at the grumpy old age of 54-and-a-bit. Finally found this video, and all of a sudden I'm not scared of trying ! Just what I needed, thanks so much Scott !

[swagmoneyant]

my first bass gets here tomorrow. vid came in clutch preciate it <3

[Bunty]

My 1st ever bass arrives 9am in the morning i'm sitting here can't sleep with excitement thank you for giving me a grounding. The theory bit about a C lost me though