I Give Up

[TheLowDown33]

Glad his parents are really helping set him up for a career in music should he decide to pursue it. I often think how many kids out there could be doing this, but are stifled by their parents' lack of interest or inability to foster and further the skill their child (somewhat) inherently has.

 

[Black Sabbatical]

What is that string muffle thing on the nut called?

 

[Bassic_desires]

What is that string muffle thing on the nut called?

Fret wrap?

 

[EddiePlaysBass]

I recall everyone begging for 2019 to end so Rock Stars would stop dying, but how did that work out for them?

Well, eventually rock stars did stop dying in 2019 ...

Love that kid's bass face! I need to up my game, if this is the sort of competition we're up against! As for his chops, no amount of upping my game will get me there

 

[bhoff5150]

That kid's bass face kicks the crap out of my bass face!!!

way to go little man, keep on laying it down....

 

[roccobass]

Glad his parents are really helping set him up for a career in music should he decide to pursue it. I often think how many kids out there could be doing this, but are stifled by their parents' lack of interest or inability to foster and further the skill their child (somewhat) inherently has.

That is a major plus regarding parent interest. They've cut down the time spent on his learning curve. Wish I'd been so lucky. Also nowadays, with all the gaming and other electronica distractions for kids, it's a wonder they have time to pursue mastering an instrument. It made my day to see this.

 

[legalbass]

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Kevin Teed]

If only I'd listened to my parents when they told me to do my music practice.....

My parents told me to turn that thing off, take the garbage out and get the lawn mowed! Oh, and did you get your homework done?

 

[Relayer71]

Virtuosic bass face. Astounding range of expressions and motions for his age.

Expect full face wrinkle coverage by age 30.

Oh, he can play, too!

 

[HardNHeavy]

he truly feels it

 

[cheapbasslovin]

The worst part of watching this is as a self-taught player I didn't focus on upping my pinky strength until I was in my mid-20s and this kid is doin' it right with scrawny pre-pubescent arms.

It's a good thing I like playing .

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I wonder if he's ever climbed a tree? Played some sandlot after school ball until dark? Spent time on a camping trip? Hang out with friends?

While I marvel at the way he, and other young prodigies play, it's at the cost of a significant part of being a kid. I find this somewhat bittersweet.

 

[Wherestheone]

Yup. He's "got it" alright.

And, it seems to me that he's totally genuine. It's just him, honestly and genuinely loving what's he's doing.

Thanks for sharing this OP.

 

[Razman]

I wonder if he's ever climbed a tree? Played some sandlot after school ball until dark? Spent time on a camping trip? Hang out with friends?

While I marvel at the way he, and other young prodigies play, it's at the cost of a significant part of being a kid. I find this somewhat bittersweet.

What cost? He's doing what he loves. And we don't see the rest of his life; are you making a few too many assumptions?

 

[foolforthecity]

At his age I was looking at my bass wondering where the E string was. Then I plucked it once and it gushed forth a most terrific rattling grunt

 

[BobKos]

This isn't real, right? It was created with some sort of app that makes you look like a kid, right?

He is an imposter. I can tell by the cig burns on the headstock. He is actually a 54 year old billionaire and keeps the country's best plastic surgeon on retainer...

 

[Matthijs]

Just what I need after another dreary monday work day in lockdown. A 9 year old outplaying me in every aspect of musicality, technique and bassface.

But I really hope he won't choose a career in accounting later on. Because he's clearly not a trained seal, He understands what he is playing and having fun with it.

 

[Shorelinegold]

 

[Yellow Bang66]

seeiing kids like this only make me wish I had the opportunity to start younger! but for now I can only cop his jam faces!
Also enforces my mantra of get the groove down, down cold, dont worry 'bout the "right" notes!

 

[bongostealth]

This kid is a PRODIGY!