The Genius Of Paul McCartney – Penny Lane Bass Analysis If you’ve ever wondered how to create melodic bass lines, this is one of the best examples you’ll ever study. This isn’t just a great bass line… it’s a masterclass in melody, phrasing, and harmonic awareness. We’ll look at: • How the bass outlines the…
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….
We Are Family – Sister Sledge We Are Family is a MUST KNOW song for any aspiring bass player. The bass riffs are intermediate in level but fantastic practice for players of any level. Drum Track: Main Riff Verse Riff Pop Variation Ascent Variation
Deck The Halls – A Solo Bass Arrangement In this lesson, I’m performing and breaking down a solo bass arrangement of Deck the Halls, showing how you can turn a familiar Christmas tune into a full, musical solo bass piece. This arrangement is all about making the bass sound complete on its own — combining…
DMV – Primus The main riff from the song DMV by Primus is made up of successive hammer-ons between the left and right hands. This is a great song to work on if you’re looking to develop that technique because you have to constantly retain that groove! Practice Resources Tab: DMV Main Riff DMV Variation…
In this lesson, Mark breaks down every note of this beautifully crafted groove as played by Paul Webb. You’ll learn how to count those syncopated rhythms and feel those anticipations. Mark also breaks down the theory behind the line so you can create similar bass lines that outline the harmony in an interesting way. Learn…
In this lesson, we dive into the legendary ‘Lopsy Lu’ by Stanley Clarke, one of the most iconic and influential bass compositions of all time. The Song That Changed Slap Bass Forever! Stanley Clarke’s ‘Lopsy Lu‘ In this lesson, we’re digging into one of the most iconic slap bass tunes of all time: “Lopsy Lu”…
In this lesson, I’m breaking down the incredible bass line from the song “Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley” by Robert Palmer – a track that’s criminally unknown but absolutely packed with groove! The Funk Bass Line You’ve Probably Never Heard George Porter Jr. on Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley Some songs slip through the cracks of…