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The Melodic Bass Lines of Paul McCartney by Rob Collier… Through the Beatles’ eight years of recorded output, they showed an incredible versatility in the styles of songs they wrote and performed. They recorded everything from hard rock to show tunes, blues to ballads, R&B to avante garde, and everything in between. In every instance, [...]
Bass Transcription – The Beatles, Come Together by Andreas Farmakalidis… This month I am transcribing a great tune from the Beatles, Come Together. Everyone knows this track! If you don’t know who the Beatles are, firstly, I forgive you. Secondly, the history of rock forgives you. Lastly, here is their legendary status in a nutshell: In the [...]
Prelude by Bach, a Bass Transcription by Rhayn Jooste… The piece for this month is the Prelude from Cello Suite II. This is of course by the master himself J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750). The key is F major; however beginning with D minor (a favorite key of Bach’s to describe tragedy and passion) it also [...]
Bass Transcription – Joss Stone’s Fell in love with a Boy with Adam Blackstone on Bass… This month i am transcribing Joss Stone “Fell in love with a Boy”, with Adam Blackstone on bass! This track is a cover of The White Stripes ‘Fell In Love With A Girl’ but changes the word girl with [...]
Pat Metheny for Bass by Andrea Fascetti… HI MY BASS BROTHERS, ARE YOU OK? HOPE YOU FEEL VERY STRONG TODAY, BECAUSE I MADE A SPECIAL LESSON FOR YOU CALLED ‘PAT METHENY FOR BASS.’ REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A COURSE ABOUT JAZZ IMPROVISATION AND IT’S VERY IMPORTANT FOR US TO TRANSCRIBE AND PLAY SOLOS OF GREAT [...]
This month I’ve chosen to feature the late tenor sax giant, Michael Brecker’s solo on the extremely demanding John Coltrane composition Giant Steps. Why not feature a bass solo on this tune? It’s been my experience that we bassists can better broaden not only our musical vocabulary by studying the solos of non bass players, but [...]
The song/lesson for this month is The Lesson. It’s inspiration is taken from Victor Wooten’s Palmystery album (2008). The key is Bb major; however beginning with G minor, it means we are in Aeolian mode. The technique you are aiming for is to play a percussion accompaniment, taken from flamenco guitar, with your right hand [...]
In this issue, I am transcribing a very fun tune. You can say that “Forget You” combines a ’60s Motown sunny vibe with invective “Eminem style” lyrics and language. This strange combination fits the singer’s high vocals and out of the ordinary sense of humor. The twinkling piano line, the steady bass line, and solid [...]
The song/lesson for this month is Higher Ground written by Stevie Wonder. It’s inspiration is taken from Marcus Miller’s Marcus album (2008). The key is E min with a brief spells into A mixolydian. (Be aware Marcus de-tunes his bass down a half step, so the original is Eb min). The technique you are aiming [...]
What Cha Gonna Do For Me was R&B singer Chaka Khan’s third solo album released in 1981. Produced by Arif Mardin the album’s personnel is veritable who’s who of the music world. In addition the great Anthony Jackson who’s bass part is transcribed here, the album also included the Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Hiram Bullock, [...]
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