What are you looking for surfing youtube?

[Hahaha]

Russian dashcam videos.

That's the first thing that crossed my mind when I read the thread title. I'm getting pretty good at swearing in Russian. I don't know if that one word starts with an S or a Z -- the one that's similar to bazooka.

As far as bass related stuff, I rarely get through an entire video. I've spent too many years thinking about bass stuff to find much of it interesting, unless it's that really cute young lady playing covers. Then I feel like a dirty old man.

 

[DirtDog]

Old diesel locomotives that don't want to start in cold weather.

Wow- that's pretty far down the rabbit hole! I haven't made it past derailment videos myself.

 

[Bolsyo]

My bass-related searches are probably at least 80% gear reviews (strings, pedals, basses, amps), and the rest is bass covers.

 

[Hues]

Hello,

My name is Etienne, I mainly play fretless bass and few months ago I began a youtube bass related channel (Ikochallenge). I am currently trying to reframe what should be my channel. I'm wondering if it should be a pure bass channel or a more general music channel. That's why I'm here
So my question is when you are on youtube what are you looking for: Covers? Licks, riffs explanations? gear review? Theory? Music composition tutos, music related fun...? Is it specifically bass related? Any constructive answer will help me

Thanks.

Etienne

First,....Welcome.

Second,....Excellent production on your videos....Fingers are clearly seen, but an unmarked fingerboard can be frustrating for some.

 

[Iko Challenge]

This seems like the tail wagging the dog. You should go for what you know (non-accidental Pat Travers reference).

Create content about things that you like, know about and are good at. What do you look at when on the ol' YT? Covers? Technique? Musicological stuff? You gotta follow that dream (Elvis).

As I'm writing this, I'm having the same emotions as when guys ask "what bass should I buy?" No stranger knows enough to answer that question.

I'd like to point to Adam Neely's channel. He didn't start off fully-formed. His content evolved as he tried various ideas of many years. It's a journey. People are interested in that aspect as well. We like stories and narrative. It's very connected to the way humans make sense of the world.

Everyone has a story. I personally enjoy musicians points-of-view. It's like music, the telling can be more engaging than the story itself.

I totally agree with you. I know that this is a personal journey. I'm also glad you mentionned Adam Neely which is by far the most interesting musician I have seen on youtube. Thank you saabfender for convincing me to continue my path and not doing stuff I may don't like.

 

[Iko Challenge]

First,....Welcome.

Second,....Excellent production on your videos....Fingers are clearly seen, but an unmarked fingerboard can be frustrating for some.

(Sorry for double message). Thank you. I once and for all need to put some tab along the videos as I don't plan to be unfaithful with my fretless bass

 

[Jokei]

Isolated bass. Bass covers.

Most of the instructional videos are painful. Lots of annoying talk and minimal instruction. A lot of these guys need an enema. There are a few good ones.

This, mostly. So many youtubers seem to have had too much strong coffee and are very annoying. The bass community isn't so much like this, talking and personality is fine - good even, but know where to put it. A brief introduction is good, as is some final thoughts at the end, but stick to the meat of whatever the video is about.

 

[Munjibunga]

This, mostly. So many youtubers seem to have had too much strong coffee and are very annoying. The bass community isn't so much like this, talking and personality is fine - good even, but know where to put it. A brief introduction is good, as is some final thoughts at the end, but stick to the meat of whatever the video is about.

Yes. The less talk the better.

 

[IamGroot]

That's the first thing that crossed my mind when I read the thread title. I'm getting pretty good at swearing in Russian. I don't know if that one word starts with an S or a Z -- the one that's similar to bazooka.

As far as bass related stuff, I rarely get through an entire video. I've spent too many years thinking about bass stuff to find much of it interesting, unless it's that really cute young lady playing covers. Then I feel like a dirty old man.

A good rule is that Russians swear in groups of three...with invariably the same three words as the careening car heads straight for them (mother, whore, female pudenda) . I don't know the bazooka word unless you are badly pronouncing the word for butt.

Be careful when swearing in Russian. It is ok for Russians to do it and they understand which places it is OK , but for outsiders to do it actually does not endear you, but lowers their opinion of you.

 

[madbass6]

Hello,

My name is Etienne, I mainly play fretless bass and few months ago I began a youtube bass related channel (Ikochallenge). I am currently trying to reframe what should be my channel. I'm wondering if it should be a pure bass channel or a more general music channel. That's why I'm here
So my question is when you are on youtube what are you looking for: Covers? Licks, riffs explanations? gear review? Theory? Music composition tutos, music related fun...? Is it specifically bass related? Any constructive answer will help me

Thanks.

Etienne

Scottdevine bass YouTube chanelle is Awsome!

 

[Groove Doctor]

I look for clear & concise bass covers when I need to learn a bunch of songs quickly for a gig.

I like it when they break a song into sections and play it full speed then at half speed (just bass & metronome helps for certain songs).

I REALLY like when they syncronise the chart/TAB to the bit they are playing. Listen, watch, read = fastest method to learn IME.

I don't look for technique tips (I've played bass for 30 years).

Gear comparisons/shootouts in a studio are awesome but can take a lot of effort to do well.

Ask your local music stores/wholesalers if you could do YouTube demos of their gear to help them sell online. If you do play slap bass, do it briefly at the end of the review and play a well-known bassline eg. Flea.

 

[IamGroot]

Hello,

My name is Etienne, I mainly play fretless bass and few months ago I began a youtube bass related channel (Ikochallenge). I am currently trying to reframe what should be my channel. I'm wondering if it should be a pure bass channel or a more general music channel. That's why I'm here
So my question is when you are on youtube what are you looking for: Covers? Licks, riffs explanations? gear review? Theory? Music composition tutos, music related fun...? Is it specifically bass related? Any constructive answer will help me

Thanks.

Etienne

Hello Etienne,

I visited the IKO Challenge and I liked the Imagine Dragons - Believer (Reharmonization #1) video. Your fretless playing technique is excellent. Your hand position overall is very good , but have you considered playing more on the tips of your fingers to improve vibrato and accuracy? I liked the video because I could watch what you were doing and make notes. The other videos - not so much with all the non bass stuff. That may appeal to younger viewers, but I am a crank over-sixty guy.

Tell me more about your lefty Warwick. How is the fingerboard dressed?

 

[IamGroot]

Oh yeah, music without notation is blah.

 

[IamGroot]

Scottdevine bass YouTube chanelle is Awsome!

Scott Devine is 15 minutes of video to divine 15 seconds worth of technique. Seems like an awfully nice guy but....

 

[Groove Doctor]

I haven't seen APPLIED THEORY for songs on YouTube. = explain the theory relevant to that song.

eg. demonstrate the bass line then explain how the bass line of that song is built from the Pentatonic scale, name the notes, then list and play other songs that use it too. My teacher taught me that when I started and it really blew my mind and opened my ears to hearing common patterns, making associations, learning faster, etc.


PS. Do you own a lined Fretless bass? I would find it easier to watch a video of that. Otherwise, stick on markers on your fretboard might also help.

 

[Iko Challenge]

Hello Etienne,

I visited the IKO Challenge and I liked the Imagine Dragons - Believer (Reharmonization #1) video. Your fretless playing technique is excellent. Your hand position overall is very good , but have you considered playing more on the tips of your fingers to improve vibrato and accuracy? I liked the video because I could watch what you were doing and make notes. The other videos - not so much with all the non bass stuff. That may appeal to younger viewers, but I am a crank over-sixty guy.

Tell me more about your lefty Warwick. How is the fingerboard dressed?

Thanks guardian member for your advices
I'm currently working on the crooked hand but I didn't know that it will improve vibrato.

My lefty (you noticed it ) Warwick corvette is so nice and so beautifuuuul ^^o. It's a real pleasure to play it. The fretboard is high quality, pleasant with no buzzes at all. What I love with this fretless bass is that you are not limited to the mwah sound. It can deliver 3 type of sounds depending on the pickup selection: neck for a round sound, bridge for a jaco sound and mix for a more rock-ish sound.

 

[madbass6]

Scott Devine is 15 minutes of video to divine 15 seconds worth of technique. Seems like an awfully nice guy but....

Yeah I agree he does seem to talk a lot! But those 15 seconds of teaching are amazing!

 

[saabfender]

Yes. The less talk the better.

No wonder you like the drunk Russian dashcam videos.

 

[Iko Challenge]

I haven't seen APPLIED THEORY for songs on YouTube. = explain the theory relevant to that song.

eg. demonstrate the bass line then explain how the bass line of that song is built from the Pentatonic scale, name the notes, then list and play other songs that use it too. My teacher taught me that when I started and it really blew my mind and opened my ears to hearing common patterns, making associations, learning faster, etc.


PS. Do you own a lined Fretless bass? I would find it easier to watch a video of that. Otherwise, stick on markers on your fretboard might also help.

You mean analyse song note patterns and find it on others song? I never did that kind of exercice but I take note of it. TY!

No I do not own a lined fretless bass, for me it would destroy the fretless beauty and spirit (right notes are not precisely on lines) so I will put marks on my videos !

 

[Hahaha]

I don't know the bazooka word unless you are badly pronouncing the word for butt.

You would take the first syllable off of it. I didn't want to get too close to it so as not to violate the rules here.

Be careful when swearing in Russian. It is ok for Russians to do it and they understand which places it is OK , but for outsiders to do it actually does not endear you, but lowers their opinion of you.

Thanks for the heads up. I don't actually use any of them, but I like to identify them when watching the dash cam videos.
The "B" word is most common.