Bass Videos

Ben Bennett: Bass Playthrough of Xoth’s “Battlesphere”

This may be some of the most aggressive thumping and plucking you’ve ever seen. Death metal band Xoth just released this video of bassist Ben Bennett playing through their song “Battlesphere,” and he absolutely beats the music out of his bass.

Playing For Change: Soulshine

Playing For Change’s epic run of videos continues with a great one. Warren Haynes takes the lead on his tune, “Soulshine,” with Duda Lima on bass.

Berklee Bass Department: Holiday Retrospective 2023

For many years, we’ve had a Christmas tradition here on No Treble, thanks to Steve Bailey and the Berklee Bass Department. The lineup is once again incredible too. Enjoy this 2023 Holiday Retrospective.

Robyn Adele Anderson: “Hells Bells/Carol of the Bells” Jazz Cover

Robyn Adele Anderson is changing things up for the holidays with a great mashup of “Carol of the Bells” and AC/DC’s “Hells Bells.”

Blake Branch: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Blake Branch shared a beautiful solo arrangement of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which is perfect for this holiday season.

John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet: JLR

Today is John Patitucci’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with one of his live performances with his Electric Guitar Quartet. “JLR” was recorded at The Jazz Gallery in October, 2022, and features Adam Rogers and Steve Cardenas on guitars and Nate Smith on drums.

Juna Serita: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Juna Serita is spreading some holiday cheer with this solo bass arrangement of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

Zander Zon: O Holy Night

’Tis the season for some wonderful holiday-themed bass videos, and Zander Zon delivers with this beautiful performance of “O Holy Night” with a fretless and ebow.

Pete O’Neill: Somewhere in My Memory

Our friend Pete O’Neill always delivers with his solo bass arrangements. He’s sent us his latest, just in time for the holidays. In this clip, he performs John Williams’s “Somewhere In My Memory” from “Home Alone.”

Charles Berthoud: Christmas Eve

Charles Berthoud is helping kick off the holiday season with his take on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Christmas Eve.”

Julia Hofer: Daily Warm-Up Exercises for Bass Guitar

We love Julia Hofer’s videos, and this is one is a great one for all bassists. Julia walks through her daily warm-up exercises, aimed at improving our playing.