3 Steps to Killer Bass Fills (for Beginners)

Creating bass fills doesn’t have to be that hard - here’s a simple 3 step process you can use without mega chops or theory skills.

Extended Jam Tracks:

Step 1 is to pick a rhythm. Because even if the notes in your fill are garbage, if you really sell the rhythm, it’ll still kinda work. I’ll explain where fills usually go in a song, how long they can last, and how to come up with a rhythm to fill the space.

Also Phil Collins will appear randomly. Be warned.

Step 2 is to pick a shape. Bass shapes are the simplest way to pick notes for a fill or bass line, so we’ll walk through 3 different shapes you can use on different types of chords.

Step 3 is to stick the rhythm and the shape together. I’ll show you how to do that, and we’ll try a bunch of different fills together, so by the end of the video you’re ready to create your own bass fills, no problem.

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[BassBuzz]

What’s your favorite bass fill of all time? 🎸

Timestamps for this lesson:
0:31 - Pick A Rhythm
1:58 - Rhythm Demo
3:07 - Pick A Shape
3:30 - Root Fifth Octave
5:24 - Major Triangle Shape
6:06 - Minor Triangle Shape
6:49 - Root Fifth Octave Play-along
8:40 - Major Play-along
9:19 - Minor Play-along

[maks]

Problems for beginner bass players: exist

BassBuzz: SHAPES

[fernisplant]

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[etyramone]

Your channel is definitely very useful, with a great sense of humor but before anything, I really love how you explain all with clear and easy to understand schematics. Thank you for that, never change a thing

[swagman]

Weird notes with good rhythm is basically jazz

[MatteoAntonyMistretta]

Thank you Josh, you're a true fill-anthropist!

[jwal]

If y’all want to binge on bass fills, you should research
1) Turn arounds
2) 2-5-1’s
3) Leading tones

Thanks for the videos! Cheers!

[markbass]

Josh I've played bass for 50 years, I'm losing dexterity in my hands at 63 , so a pick it is my friend, take care, stay safe, God Bless.

[julianstarkey]

You’ve inspired me to play bass thanks a lot

[barisgym]

I haven't commented on any of your videos so far, Josh, but I feel I need to tell you: you are the most amazing bass teacher on youtube. I started playing bass half a year ago, and I improved my skills to a whole new level, thanks to your fantastic explanations and teaching. Thank you for all your lessons mate! Cheers from Hungary!🤙

[collinr]

I’ve been playing bass for a couple years now. I’ve taught myself how to read and sight read sheet music for bass. But this video, this is so good. Thank you so much for your hard work on this channel!

[mattmorgan]

Thank you so much for your "shapes" teachings. I've been playing for 42 years and my slap technique is so advanced everyone assumes I know a bunch of theory, but I just think in shapes. You've given me a name for what I do and given me a bunch of new ideas. Thanks so much.

[boomerbassmeme]

Old guy that started playing bass in the 70s, stopped playing for a long time and picked it back up. Josh has nuggets of wisdom that are valuable for all levels of bass players and a wonderful presentation style! Glad you are around to help teach the next generation!

[debajitpalchoudhury]

I am a guitar player and because of your YouTube teaching, now i can play bass parts of my songs. And I love Bass, it recovers me from monotonous guitar playing.

[Krispy]

I'm a beginner to moderate amateur guitar player and watching bass videos like this great bass video has really given me some material to work with and given me some great playing ideas etc... thx!

[tbHiRow]

Honestly probably one of the most easy to follow and understand bass fill videos I’ve ever watched! Thank you!

[tchimejosh]

Your contents are amazingly created.. The humour here and there takes the pressure away.. Gut gemacht 👌🏾

[na_dann_mal_los]

Thanx a lot. As an advanced bassplayer with some exprience on stage I really like your videos. Clearly structured, motivating, straight effort and a well balanced learning-curve.
Like! :)
Best regards from Germany.

[wildcroissant]

Bass fills - does compute. Dang, this cannot be simpler. I just picked up bass again after almost 15 years since last time I played it (apparently it's not a bicycle, and you can forget how to play it), and BassBuzz videos help me A LOT to get back on track. Thanks Josh!

[dingobabies]

As a brand new bassist, your videos are making the journey incredibly easier and fun. Thank you good sir!