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.
This week we’re looking at the tune Raining Blood from Slayer and a how you can get a fatter, warmer bass tone by using a less-is-more approach to playing.
Cliff Burton is a legend of metal bass playing. He had great tone, chops and inspired a generation of bass players. But one thing that is often overlooked is his awesome approach to bass groove under the frenetic guitar riffs of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett. While many bass players would choose to double the…
This week I’m giving you a pretty tough slap line from the tune Run For Cover by David Sanborn. The riff is by Marcus Miller and should test you whatever your level. The Basic Riff Run For Cover can be a really tough line to nail and it’s worth learning it in smaller sections. First…
This week we’re going to look at one of the most innovative bass players of the last 10 years: Mike Kerr from the band Royal Blood. Figure It Out – Royal Blood Verse Riff Drum Track Pre Chorus Riff Chorus Riff Drum Track Instrumental Section Drum Track Final Riff Drum Track
This week we’re going to look at my recommendation for the 10 best soul bass riffs for beginners. Each of these riffs has a catchy hook, they’re all from recognisable songs, they’re all good for beginners to the instrument and they all have something to work on in terms of technique or timing. Top 10…
Today we’re looking at a song requested many times on this channel. Lacquer Head by Primus played by the incredible Les Claypool! This song contains a bunch of bass techniques from muted slaps and left hand slaps to strummed chords, popped chords and everything in between. Lacquer Head Riff #1 Practice Track: Riff #2 Practice…