Most of you finger picking bass players out there probably play predominantly with two fingers. But today I’m going to talk a little about three finger picking and some of the benefits it can provide even if you only use the technique sparingly.
This week we’re looking at the tune Play That Funky Music and the odd bass line you may or may not be aware of The Play That Funky Music Mystery This week I’ve got a breakdown of a tune that many of you will have played before. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry. Now,…
This week we’re going to look at a classic bass line that’s great for any level of player including beginners and that’s also a wonderful introduction to rock n roll bass playing. The song is Lucille by the legendary Little Richard. Lucille Bass Part The bass riff to Lucille consists of a simple repeating one…
Tina Weymouth’s Unique Bass Style – Psycho Killer Bass Lesson In this lesson, I break down the iconic bass line from Psycho Killer by Talking Heads and take a closer look at Tina Weymouth’s unique playing style. This is a bass line that often gets recommended to beginners because the notes are simple and repetitive….
This week we’re going to look at an incredibly famous bass line that’s not actually played on a bass! It’s the main riff from the song Two Tribes by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Two Tribes Practice Tracks Practice Track 110bpm: Practice Track 120bpm: Practice Track 130bpm:
Power by Marcus Miller is one of the most requested slap lines and with good reason. Marcus Miller isn’t known for his double thumb technique to the same extent as Victor Wooten but like every other aspect of his playing, Marcus is a virtuoso of the highest order! Power Practice Tracks: 68bpm: 78bpm: 88bpm:
It’s Christmas 2021 so today I’ve written a special chordal arrangement of the carol Away In A Manger. Away In A Manger In writing this arrangement I’ve tried to keep things fairly simple so it should be OK for the majority of players, although it could be a little bit tricky for absolute beginners. All…