Eric said,

Great lesson. I was always confused about the Pentatonic scale and how it functioned on the bass; now I know. I watched an interview with Jaco Pastorius and did not realize he was demonstrating the pentatonic scale during the interview. After this lesson I realize Jaco was using the pentatonic scale as a demonstration for how he practiced on his bass.

My only question is why is the “C” called “b3″ in the pentatonic scale and not just referred to as the “C” position? Thanks.

codycaz said,

Heya Marlowe,I dig this.Your way of doing things is so impressive and inspiring,it makes me look forward to the next lesson man.You know what you doing and that’s a big PLUS to everybody learning from you.You’re a great teacher.May you be successful in all your future plans and projects.Cheers!!!!!Checking you out all the way from South Africa.

BassMan49 said,

Thanks MarloweDK,

As someone just starting to play bass,your teaching is nice and understandable,

Thanks a lot

Bassman49

alpka said,

Frickin brilliant, thanks. Looks like so many of us have been needing this kind of theory into practice help! I would love to see one more lesson taking another major scale with its relative minor-although it will probably do me more good to work it out for myself!! but all the patterns are the same, right?

Thanks again MarloweDK

legend_bob said,

Wow, that is awesome. I can’t wait to try this out. I feel like things are about to start falling into place.

One request. Could you do a similar diagram with the A minor pentatonic scale?

Wait, in looking at it again, I see what you’re doing. Same notes, it just depends where you start. I guess the one diagram is all you need.

MarloweDK said,

Because ive studied which scales works and practiced them of course;-) I didnt just wake up one day and could improvise, takes diligent practice like everything else – there is no magic “play like a pro in 2 weeks” method:-)

rafafari said,

Thanks a lot Marlowe.I think is the best lesson i ever had in my life as a bassist.New skies are now opened for me.Lots of things now i can understand.regards from Spain.

stevew94025 said,

Good stuff Thomas……..you managed to turn basic theory into useful and interesting viewing with a whole lot of usefullness………hope you keep on going in this direction for a bit longer. BR /Steve

edde said,

Thx again Marlowe. The funky shit is great but this is more of a ‘must have under the belt’ thing. Appreciated

MarloweDK said,

Thx, and ill do more of this “need to know” lessons i promise:-)

Cube198 said,

Ok, and I would add it is VERY important to watch the WHOLE video before making comments…:-)