This week we’re looking at The Beatles and the bass lines of the legendary Paul McCartney. Paul McCartney is usually seen as a great songwriter and, because of his massive impact in that area, it’s easy to overlook his skills as a bass player. His bass writing and beautiful tone has influenced pretty much bass player that followed. So today I’m going to break down 5 bass riffs that give a good representation of his approach and style. Enjoy!
This week we’re going to look at some bass lines from the master of 80s choo choo train Slap Bass, Mark King. It’s the song Hot Water by Level 42 and I’ll be breaking down four of the main lines from the tune. So get ready for a bass workout in both your thumb and…
This week we’re looking at a riff that caused me all kinds of problems when I learned it way back in the early 90s. The opening riff to the song Holy Wars The Punishment Due by Megadeth. This riff is played by the great David Ellefson. Dave uses a pick and this song is pretty…
This week we’re going to take a look at an absolute bass classic in the shape of Teen Town by Weather Report played and written by the legendary Jaco Pastorius. Teen Town This is one of those tunes that has become the standard for any bass players looking to develop their playing and technique. It’s…
What’s the Funkiest Slap Bass Riff EVER in your opinion? Is it by Marcus Miller? Flea? Louis Johnson? Mark King? Les Claypool? Victor Wooten? What do you think? Well, in my opinion there can be only one winner: Hair by the Godfather of Slap Bass – Larry Graham. This bass riff is probably the most…
This week I’m going to work through the slap bass classic POW! by Graham Central Station played by the amazing slap innovator Larry Graham! POW! – A Slap Classic Pow! can be a tricky riff to get under your fingers so take it nice and slow to begin with and slowly build up speed while…
This week we’re going to be looking at one of the most famous bass riffs ever: Good Times by Chic. This awesome riff is played by the one of the funkiest bass players of all time Bernard Edwards. We’re going to look at some of the 16th note rhythms in there and the chord tone…
A great video as usual. As a beginner they are very helpful
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Super!!! As a bass newbie thank you!