Basics of playing Reggae Part 1 - Major and Minor Triads - Bass Lesson - L#3

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This lesson will prepare you to play reggae. You'll learn the Major and Minor Triads. This will be helpful for reggae but also any other genre. Understand this and become good at playing it and you'll develop your bass skills quickly!

If you are just starting to play the bass, I suggest you also watch my previous lessons to make sure you can have a good start!

LESSON 1:

Right Hand Technique - Bass Lesson #1 - Part 1 - Beginner

Developing Speed and Strength - Bass Lesson #1 - Part 2 - Beginner - Chromatic

Pentatonic Scale - Bass Lesson #1 - Part 3 - Beginner

LESSON 2

Major and Minor Scale - Beginner Bass Lesson - L#2

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[JohnJesus]

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[bassiehd]

Knowing the triad (the notes in the chord) is just the first step. Playing those notes in various rhythmic combinations (and remembering to leave spaces...it's as important to know when NOT to play notes as when to play them!) is what distinguishes reggae from other genres, all of which can use triads as well. I'd say the best approach to reggae bass is to treat it as a fundamental "drum" which defines the rhythmic and harmonic mode of the music.

[BigMoneySquad]

This clicked a light bulb on for me too. I hadn't played for years. never learned cords because most the guitarist I played with didnt know enough about bass chords. never had anyone mention a triad. Awesome. Thank you brother.

[一人一旅行]

JJesus you are incredible. You are helping me in a way I could have ever imagined. Thank you kindly.

[thedudeabides]

Bravo ! I actually think I understand what you're saying !! This is a lightbulb moment !! Awesome ! Well done good sir ! Had to subscribe !!

[vanakyvanuatukanaky]

Thanks a lot bro!!! This wonderful video helps me so much. It’s a simple and solid foundation for me to build upon. Keep it up.

[fredpearson]

Good info--might have been good to play along to a song to emphasize/show how to apply it. Thanks for posting.

[amtproductions]

This information has unlocked my bass playing.... thank you for making a great informative video. Respect.

[mr.ambungan]

Major Triad = 3 notes in major scale = do-mi-so or 1-3-5

[lorenccollaku]

You re not too bad on explaining theory even if you re high

[DeafyDeaferson]

Oh!  Finally....just what i have been looking for .Thanks

[NattyDreaddy]

Thank you very much! Hope to see more...
Don't you want record no more vids?

[trexinvert]

For anyone who knows scales...just drop the the 2nd and 4th note.

[normanbill]

I love the way you are teaching and showing your bass lesson for the biginners but it will b more easier for me if you could please show it step by step for all the songs like you've had done with the bob marley song one love one heart it will be more easier for me cause am following your teaching each day but it will b ok for me if it would be by step to step thk you for your understanding cause am a bigginner thks again.

[theabricut]

its always 4.20 in this video ;) always!

[UnkaDon]

Since this 5 years old, I'm confident tou have learned to self edit

[pepinonzinga]

Can you play crazy woord bus lucky dube.thnk

[robertfitzgerald]

Play more examples with your explanations