Become a More Versatile Bass Play with the Nashville Number System

The Nashville Number system was developed in the lates 1950s and is a seriously amazing tool that will make you a more nimble, more versatile, and more effective bass player.
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[markszabo]

I leaned into the NNS a year ago and it changed a lot for me. Now I work regularly as a sub for a bunch of cover bands, my theory knowledge is way better, and I can memorize pretty much anything. Once you get the NNS timing notation down as well, there’s nothing you can’t handle. 💥👊💥

[thedude]

FINALLY! Someone explained this in a way I can understand! Thank you!

[trance]

Wow...this makes things a whole lot easier to understand.

[boomerbutler]

Dude thank you. I play in a worship band and I really needed this.

[johnyandle]

This was literally the best example of how to learn the numbers system. For some reason I could never grasp the concept, but you made it so easy to learn. Thank you!

[axelr]

Excellent job explaining this bit of music theory in a way that is easy to understand - and explained much better than most of the know-it-all net bass players out there on higher profile sites.

[thecappy]

I remember as a teenager my bass teacher trying to teach me this back in the mid 90's, It didn't click. As I became better I kinda discovered it myself and was like, oh yeah I understand now.

[GHOST-LEPER]

Shoenice is really getting his life together, just goes to show how good we can all be if we put down the bottle and pick up the bass

[scottysturgeon]

Best explanation on the internet bro!! You got a subscriber for sure!

[cliffordroberts]

Thanks a ton Bud.. you have no clue what an impact on playing this is gonna make for me.. Explained it so nicely and made it sound so easy.. God bless you abundantly bruh..!!

[brandon]

I hope you know how impactful this video is, I've struggled with transcription for awhile and this really helped me, thank you!

[RedeyeCountry]

Excellent, now to persuade my bass player to learn it. It's so simple

[Kianquenseda]

I heard about this but now I know it thanks 😊

[callummullaney]

Thanks man, really helpful. Im surprised you dont have more subs, these videos are well explained and good quality. I subbed 👍

[johnnyappleseed]

QUESTION: Is the #1 always the reference from which you find the next chord/note? For example, it gets confusing if you always have to think of where to go next, in relation to the root (#1) instead of in relation to where you are at the moment.
Sorry if that's confusing, it's the best way I know to phrase it at the moment.
Thanks in advance for any help.

[michaellandreth]

This is a fairly good video on the Nashville Number System. However a couple of points. 1. 2, 3, 6 are only minor when they are minor. They can be Major chords also. The 7 chord is usually a Major in Popular music. Pop, Rock Country... As a matter of fact any of these chords can be any kind of chord Maj min Maj7 Dom7 min7 Sus/Sus4 And Chord charts will show either a Number by itself for Maj. Or the Number with info as to what kind of chord. I also wish you would've played the song like you normally would. As there is no such thing as a Cm/6- note. Thanks for posting.

[KWx]

yooo this used to happen to me so much at church. i played bass on worship team for years. especially if i learn a hard bass solo...then the worship leader is like lets change the key. im just like NOOOO i spent hours learning this solo in this key now its ruined lmao

[danielirvine]

Hi is there any trick to know what key a song is in
You said it this system works as long as you know what key the song is in )

I find when you get the set list for Sundays service
Finding the correct key to the album version of the song

I have know idea where the 1 is .

[vernonstufleben]

Fantastic, thank you. I finally get it.

[jesusdrummer]

Awesome. And Elevation is awesome music