Time vs Rhythm: The Downbeat Exercise Every Bassist Needs

Ted Talks Bass Stream 4 days ago

Description

https://www.tedtalksbass.com/bass-mastery-roadmap
πŸ“˜ Know where you actually stand as a bass player.
Get the Bass Player Skills Checklist β€” see what you know, what you're missing, and what to work on next:
πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4vqKdMv
─────────────────────────────
π——π—˜π—¦π—–π—₯π—œπ—£π—§π—œπ—’π—‘
─────────────────────────────
Before you can have good rhythm, you need good time. This lesson breaks down the actual difference between the two, then walks through a downbeat and upbeat exercise you can do with just a metronome, no bass required to start. Once you can feel the pulse without counting out loud, you're ready to put it on the instrument.

πŸ₯ π—šπ—Ώπ—Όπ—Όπ˜ƒπ—² 𝗦𝗰𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗹 β€” for bass players who are done treading water.
Groove School is about SYSTEMS so that *you* can take agency over your bass playing journey.
- Video Library
- Active Community
- Monthly Workshops
- Weekly Live Coaching Calls
- AI Learning Assistant (trained by Ted)
πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4f5M8jb

─────────────────────────────
🎧 π—§π—’π—’π—Ÿπ—¦ π—œ π—¨π—¦π—˜
Song Master Pro β€” slow down and loop any song for practice. This is how I study bass lines.
πŸ‘‰ http://aurallysound.com/tedtalksbass
πŸ’³ zZounds β€” gear financing with no credit check. Best payment plans in the business.
πŸ‘‰ https://www.zzounds.com/a--3997323
🎸 Elrick Basses β€” use code TEDTALKS for a discount.
πŸ‘‰ https://www.elrick.com/modern-vintage-guitars-and-basses/
─────────────────────────────
🎡 Brother Theodore β€” my original music.
πŸ‘‰ https://brothertheodore.bandcamp.com
─────────────────────────────
⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 What is Mushin? Setting Up the Concept
1:31 Groove School's 30-Day Funk Workshop
2:20 Time vs Rhythm: What's the Difference
4:23 Establishing the Downbeat with a Metronome
7:19 Playing Downbeats on Bass
11:44 Playing a Different Beat Every Bar
13:10 The Backwards Beat Drill (Meditation in Practice)
15:54 Introducing the Upbeat
19:16 Isolating the "And" of Each Beat
20:16 Speeding Up: Eighth Notes and Groove
23:14 Wrap-Up and What's Next in Groove School
─────────────────────────────
#tedtalksbass #basslessons #bassguitarworkshop #basstheory #basstiming #metronomepractice #rhythmtraining
─────────────────────────────
Disclaimer: some links in this content may be affiliate links. For serious inquiries, contact ted@tedtalksbass.com.