Two Tribes – How To Play That Bass Riff! (tabs and tutorial)

Today, in memory of legend Sly Stone we’re going to look at one of Larry Graham’s classic bass grooves. Sing a Simple Song Sly & The Family Stone have some of the coolest, funkiest bass grooves in music history. Today, in memory of legend Sly Stone we’re going to look at one of Larry Graham’s…

This week we’re going to look at probably the most famous bass chord riff of all time by a player I’m embarrassed to say I’m yet to cover on the channel. It’s the main line from School Days by the legendary Stanley Clarke ‘School Days’ Bass Riff – Stanley Clarke Practice Tracks 120bpm: Practice Track…

Today we’re looking at ‘Spirit’s In The Material World’ by The Police. The bass line is obviously played by rock legend and superstar Sting. Spirit’s In A Material World Sting is a VERY underrated bass player and this line is an example of a tricky bass line made even tougher by the odd intro and…

Rio This bass line is a total workout and study piece for bass players from beginner to advanced level (yes, even advanced players might even struggle with some aspects of this tune!). You’ll be working on syncopated 16th notes, ghost notes, left hand muting and right hand fingerpicking. Verse Riff This incredibly funky verse riff…

This week we’re looking at a great bass line for beginners by jazz legend Herbie Hancock : Chameleon from the Head Hunters album. Chameleon – Herbie Hancock This funk bass line is great to learn for players of all levels from beginner to advanced. Practice Track: Chameleon Breakdown This bass riff makes use of chord…

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: