What Studying Great Solos Taught Me about Playing Bass

A lot of bass players believe that learning to solo or studying other instruments takes away from their responsibility as a bass player. I see it differently. Some of the biggest improvements in my bass playing came from transcribing and studying solos. Not because I wanted to become a soloist, but because it helped me become a more musical bass player. In this video, I share 3 things transcribing solos did for me: Developed my ear – Helped me hear and recognize musical ideas more clearly. Improved my phrasing and placement – Taught me the importance of timing, space, and knowing when to play. Expanded my bassline vocabulary – Gave me more musical context and ideas for creating movement in my basslines. I’m not saying every bass player needs to become a soloist. I’m saying don’t limit your musical development because you think something is outside your job description. Learning to do more doesn’t mean you have to play more. It means you have more options when the music calls for it. I’d love to hear from you: Have you ever transcribed a solo? What did it teach you as a bass player? Drop your thoughts in the comments! GET THE ASSESSMENT: https://jermainemorgan.kit.com/f095cd8adb SHED FOR A CAUSE: https://jermainemorgan.net/shed-for-a-cause/ #BassGuitar #BassLessons #GospelBass #BassPlayer #MusicEducation HERE ARE THE PRODUCTS I USE: Fender Jazz Player Plus: https://imp.i114863.net/a14j1o Hercules Tri-Stand - https://imp.i114863.net/DV62Wb Hercules Music Stand - https://imp.i114863.net/ORDjeP Radial Di - https://imp.i114863.net/qn4MKY SATIN BLACK Squier Jazz Bass V : https://imp.i114863.net/4eErnM Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V - Surf Pearl : https://imp.i114863.net/jWee3n RECORDING INTERFACE STUDIOLIVE AR16c https://imp.i114863.net/15bJ0B MIC I’M USING SHURE SM7B https://imp.i114863.net/RyyjOb My 6 String Bass http://surinebasses.com/ My Custom Warrior Bass https://warriorinstruments.com/ TC ELECTRONIC RH 750 (BASS HEAD) https://amzn.to/322WsSw TC ELECTRONIC RS212 (CABINET) https://amzn.to/33e35kU SIT STRINGS https://amzn.to/35m7vs1 PIG HOG CABLES https://amzn.to/2AUL6Ee GRUV GEAR FRET WRAPS https://amzn.to/33f4uIb REUNION BLUES CASES https://amzn.to/2MqSGvD BARTOLINI PICKUPS https://amzn.to/2B01djI PRESONUS STUDIO LIVE 16 https://amzn.to/2M0JTBo MOJAVE AUDIO MIC https://amzn.to/35oxMWr KRK STUDIO MONITORS https://amzn.to/2MrrJYK NIKON D800 CAMERA https://amzn.to/2B1GKeg NEED MORE BASS LICK IDEAS?? CHECK OUT MY LIBRARY... https://www.jermainemorgan.net/riffs-and-licks-library-vol-2/ https://www.jermainemorgan.net/riffs-and-licks-library/ MY MERCH AND BACKING TRACKS : https://www.jermainemorgan.net/shop/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jermainemorgan2Artist/ My Gear: https://www.jermainemorgan.net/gear/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmorganbass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmorganbass REMEMBER, drop a comment and let me know if you enjoyed this video! If you want updates and more of my videos SUBSCRIBE! WATCH MORE JERMAINE MORGAN TV!!! #jermainemorgan #bassplayers #basslessons Want more of my ORIGINAL MUSIC??? https://www.jermainemorgan.net/music/