Andrew Freed

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🎸 I break down bass lines to show what’s really going on under the hood. I’m Andrew Freed — professional bassist, former music major, and creator of Bass Freedom. That same level-by-level thinking is what led me to build 'Step By Step', a structured bass course used by thousands of players on my website Bass Freedom. If you like understanding the "why" behind music...welcome!🤘 📧 Contact: [email protected]

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The Bass Pattern That Works in Every Song

The Bass Pattern That Works in Every Song Andrew Freed

3.6K views - 2 weeks ago

How Flea Turned A Great Bass Line Into a GENIUS One | Bass Teacher Breaks Down 'Californication'

How Flea Turned A Great Bass Line Into a GENIUS One | Bass Teacher Breaks Down 'Californication' Andrew Freed

1.1K views - 1 month ago

Most People Don’t Catch This in TOOL Songs | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Vicarious'

Most People Don’t Catch This in TOOL Songs | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Vicarious' Andrew Freed

5.6K views - 1 month ago

This BAND-MAID Bass Line Is INSANE (Bass Teacher Breaks It Down)

This BAND-MAID Bass Line Is INSANE (Bass Teacher Breaks It Down) Andrew Freed

14.2K views - 1 month ago

I’ve Never Heard Band-Maid Before…Bass Teacher Reacts to ‘HATE?’

I’ve Never Heard Band-Maid Before…Bass Teacher Reacts to ‘HATE?’ Andrew Freed

46.8K views - 3 months ago

We’ve All Been Playing Smells Like Teen Spirit's Bass Line WRONG

We’ve All Been Playing Smells Like Teen Spirit's Bass Line WRONG Andrew Freed

4.5K views - 4 months ago

How Paul McCartney Consistently Created GENIUS Bass Lines | Bass Teacher Breaks Down "Something"

How Paul McCartney Consistently Created GENIUS Bass Lines | Bass Teacher Breaks Down "Something" Andrew Freed

15.2K views - 5 months ago

AC/DC’s Bassist Played ‘Back In Black’ WRONG

AC/DC’s Bassist Played ‘Back In Black’ WRONG Andrew Freed

4.2K views - 6 months ago

Les Claypool FINALLY Shows The Correct Way To Play ‘Tommy The Cat’

Les Claypool FINALLY Shows The Correct Way To Play ‘Tommy The Cat’ Andrew Freed

208.4K views - 6 months ago

The Bass Genius of John Taylor in ‘Rio’ | Bass Teacher Explains

The Bass Genius of John Taylor in ‘Rio’ | Bass Teacher Explains Andrew Freed

5K views - 6 months ago

How Paul McCartney’s Bass Lines Are Pure GENIUS | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Penny Lane’

How Paul McCartney’s Bass Lines Are Pure GENIUS | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Penny Lane’ Andrew Freed

1.7K views - 7 months ago

John Entwistle Redefined Bass With THIS Song | Bass Teacher Explains

John Entwistle Redefined Bass With THIS Song | Bass Teacher Explains Andrew Freed

5K views - 7 months ago

Bass Teacher REACTS to TOOL’s “Pneuma” Danny Carey Drum Cam

Bass Teacher REACTS to TOOL’s “Pneuma” Danny Carey Drum Cam Andrew Freed

14.1K views - 8 months ago

This Might Be the CRAZIEST Slap Bass Performance Ever | Bass Teacher Breaks Down Mark King

This Might Be the CRAZIEST Slap Bass Performance Ever | Bass Teacher Breaks Down Mark King Andrew Freed

11K views - 8 months ago

This Time Signature Is a NIGHTMARE | Bass Teacher Breaks Down TOOL’s ‘Pneuma’

This Time Signature Is a NIGHTMARE | Bass Teacher Breaks Down TOOL’s ‘Pneuma’ Andrew Freed

54.6K views - 8 months ago

How One Bass Solo Shifted Everything | Bass Teacher Explains Black Sabbath’s ’N.I.B.’

How One Bass Solo Shifted Everything | Bass Teacher Explains Black Sabbath’s ’N.I.B.’ Andrew Freed

3.1K views - 9 months ago

I Tried Playing the Impossible “Bass” Line from ‘Elephant Talk’

I Tried Playing the Impossible “Bass” Line from ‘Elephant Talk’ Andrew Freed

4.2K views - 9 months ago

The Bass Line That BROKE Bassists | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Holy Wars’

The Bass Line That BROKE Bassists | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Holy Wars’ Andrew Freed

84.7K views - 10 months ago

I Just Found The Best ABBA Bass Line. And No One Knows About It

I Just Found The Best ABBA Bass Line. And No One Knows About It Andrew Freed

111.5K views - 10 months ago

How Do You Even COUNT This Song?! | Bass Teacher Breaks Down TOOL 'Lateralus'

How Do You Even COUNT This Song?! | Bass Teacher Breaks Down TOOL 'Lateralus' Andrew Freed

133.4K views - 10 months ago

This Song Shows You Just How Good Les Claypool Is | Bass Teacher Breaks Down 'Lacquer Head'

This Song Shows You Just How Good Les Claypool Is | Bass Teacher Breaks Down 'Lacquer Head' Andrew Freed

6.9K views - 11 months ago

Everyone Misses This in ‘Hotel California’ | Bass Teacher Reveals What’s Really Going On

Everyone Misses This in ‘Hotel California’ | Bass Teacher Reveals What’s Really Going On Andrew Freed

35K views - 11 months ago

How Did McCartney Make This So CATCHY?! | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Silly Love Songs’

How Did McCartney Make This So CATCHY?! | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Silly Love Songs’ Andrew Freed

198.3K views - 11 months ago

Why's the Bass SO LOW in Metallica Songs?!

Why's the Bass SO LOW in Metallica Songs?! Andrew Freed

40K views - 11 months ago

EVERYONE Plays This Bass Line Wrong | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Tommy the Cat’

EVERYONE Plays This Bass Line Wrong | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Tommy the Cat’ Andrew Freed

16K views - 1 year ago

I Didn’t Expect THIS Bass Line | Bass Teacher Breaks Down TOOL ‘The Pot’

I Didn’t Expect THIS Bass Line | Bass Teacher Breaks Down TOOL ‘The Pot’ Andrew Freed

21K views - 1 year ago

Discovering the MOST Underrated Bee Gees Bass Line Ever

Discovering the MOST Underrated Bee Gees Bass Line Ever Andrew Freed

5.2K views - 1 year ago

This Bass Line Changed Rock FOREVER | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Roundabout’

This Bass Line Changed Rock FOREVER | Bass Teacher Breaks Down ‘Roundabout’ Andrew Freed

4.5K views - 1 year ago

BASS Was Never Meant to Do THIS! | Bass Teacher Analyzes 'The Call of Ktulu'

BASS Was Never Meant to Do THIS! | Bass Teacher Analyzes 'The Call of Ktulu' Andrew Freed

37.7K views - 1 year ago

I’m Blown Away YET AGAIN | Bass Teacher Analyzes TOOL ‘Forty Six & 2'

I’m Blown Away YET AGAIN | Bass Teacher Analyzes TOOL ‘Forty Six & 2' Andrew Freed

27.9K views - 1 year ago

I’ll NEVER Hear Bass The Same Again! | Bass Teacher REACTS to TOOL for the First Time!

I’ll NEVER Hear Bass The Same Again! | Bass Teacher REACTS to TOOL for the First Time! Andrew Freed

100.7K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS to John Entwistle’s INSANE Bass Playing on 'Won’t Get Fooled Again’

Bass Teacher REACTS to John Entwistle’s INSANE Bass Playing on 'Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Andrew Freed

38.4K views - 1 year ago

Meet the Bassist Behind ABBA’s Biggest Hits – Mike Watson Interview

Meet the Bassist Behind ABBA’s Biggest Hits – Mike Watson Interview Andrew Freed

13.7K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS: 'Orion' - Metallica | Cliff Burton is a BEAST!

Bass Teacher REACTS: 'Orion' - Metallica | Cliff Burton is a BEAST! Andrew Freed

94K views - 1 year ago

What Makes Mudvayne's 'Dig' So ADDICTIVE? Bass Teacher Breaks It Down!

What Makes Mudvayne's 'Dig' So ADDICTIVE? Bass Teacher Breaks It Down! Andrew Freed

3K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS to 'Hysteria' | Muse's Iconic Performance at 2007 Wembley Stadium

Bass Teacher REACTS to 'Hysteria' | Muse's Iconic Performance at 2007 Wembley Stadium Andrew Freed

12.4K views - 1 year ago

Who Played Bass on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'? A Bass Teacher's Breakdown!

Who Played Bass on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'? A Bass Teacher's Breakdown! Andrew Freed

6.5K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS: ABBA – 'Money, Money, Money' |

Bass Teacher REACTS: ABBA – 'Money, Money, Money' | Andrew Freed

22.7K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS: Primus – 'Wynona's Big Brown Beaver'

Bass Teacher REACTS: Primus – 'Wynona's Big Brown Beaver' Andrew Freed

88.7K views - 1 year ago

NEW SINGER?! Bass Teacher REACTS: Linkin Park – 'One Step Closer' | Live

NEW SINGER?! Bass Teacher REACTS: Linkin Park – 'One Step Closer' | Live Andrew Freed

2K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS: Queen – 'Bohemian Rhapsody' | Remastered 4K Live 1986

Bass Teacher REACTS: Queen – 'Bohemian Rhapsody' | Remastered 4K Live 1986 Andrew Freed

2.5K views - 1 year ago

Nirvana's Legendary 'Lithium' Performance Analyzed by a Bass Teacher | Live at Reading 1992

Nirvana's Legendary 'Lithium' Performance Analyzed by a Bass Teacher | Live at Reading 1992 Andrew Freed

1.3K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS: Rush – 'Limelight' | Remastered 4K Live 1981

Bass Teacher REACTS: Rush – 'Limelight' | Remastered 4K Live 1981 Andrew Freed

12.3K views - 1 year ago

Bass Teacher REACTS: ABBA – 'Voulez-Vous' | Live 1979

Bass Teacher REACTS: ABBA – 'Voulez-Vous' | Live 1979 Andrew Freed

51.3K views - 1 year ago

The Secrets to Writing Memorable Bass Lines

The Secrets to Writing Memorable Bass Lines Andrew Freed

2.1K views - 1 year ago

Why the Bass in 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Deserves More Love

Why the Bass in 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Deserves More Love Andrew Freed

1.6K views - 1 year ago

The GREATEST Rock n' Roll Intro of All Time

The GREATEST Rock n' Roll Intro of All Time Andrew Freed

2.7K views - 1 year ago

I'm Shocked by ABBA's Bass Lines...EVERY Time!

I'm Shocked by ABBA's Bass Lines...EVERY Time! Andrew Freed

48.7K views - 1 year ago

The Genius Behind the Motown Sound

The Genius Behind the Motown Sound Andrew Freed

2.7K views - 1 year ago

The Man Who Transformed Metal Bass Playing Forever

The Man Who Transformed Metal Bass Playing Forever Andrew Freed

16.1K views - 1 year ago

The Man Who Revolutionized Bass in Prog Rock

The Man Who Revolutionized Bass in Prog Rock Andrew Freed

24.6K views - 1 year ago

The Man Who Transformed Rock Bass Playing Forever

The Man Who Transformed Rock Bass Playing Forever Andrew Freed

242.4K views - 2 years ago

You Won't Believe Where These Famous Basslines Came From!

You Won't Believe Where These Famous Basslines Came From! Andrew Freed

3.5K views - 2 years ago

The Uncelebrated Bass Legend Who Ignited the Disco Inferno

The Uncelebrated Bass Legend Who Ignited the Disco Inferno Andrew Freed

286K views - 2 years ago

The World's Toughest Bass Line?!

The World's Toughest Bass Line?! Andrew Freed

6.2K views - 2 years ago

The Bass Line That Separates the Good from the Great

The Bass Line That Separates the Good from the Great Andrew Freed

765.9K views - 2 years ago

The Bass Lines That Changed Lives Forever

The Bass Lines That Changed Lives Forever Andrew Freed

8.7K views - 2 years ago

Can ChatGPT Generate an Amazing Bass Line?

Can ChatGPT Generate an Amazing Bass Line? Andrew Freed

3.5K views - 2 years ago

ABBA’s True Secret Weapon

ABBA’s True Secret Weapon Andrew Freed

142.7K views - 2 years ago

You Need To Know About Les Claypool...WOW!

You Need To Know About Les Claypool...WOW! Andrew Freed

6.2K views - 2 years ago