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How To Play Dreams (Fleetwood Mac/John Mcvie)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:22:45 +0000

Here’s the third in my tutorial series looking at lines played by John McVie of Fleetwood mac. If you have any questions please use the contact form on my learn bass guitar website.

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Walking Bass #2 – “II-V7″

Bruno Tauzin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:53:06 +0000

Tablature available on Bassebruno.com

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Jazz Standard #4 – Giant Steps

Bruno Tauzin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:34:18 +0000

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Flamenco and classical style picking for bass

Danny Stewart — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:29:52 +0000

Hear or download my version of summertime at my site.

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How To Play Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac/John McVie)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:30:07 +0000

Here’s the second tutorial in a short mini series of John McVie lines. This tune looks at Little Lies – from the Tango In The Night album.

If you have any questions, please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Don’t Stop (Fleetwood Mac/John McVie)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:31:05 +0000

Here’s a tutorial showing how to play the John McVie line to Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac.

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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

Tower of Power #3

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:05:02 +0000

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How To Play Can’t Buy Me Love (The Beatles)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:28:23 +0000

Here’s another McCartney tutorial – this one is Hard Day’s Night. If you have any questions please use the contact form at my play bass guitar website.

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How To Play Stepping Out (Joe Jackson/Graham Maby)

Paul Wolfe — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:11:43 +0000

Here’s another Graham Maby bass guitar tutorial for you. Today we’re looking at the line to Stepping Out. If you have any questions please hit me up via the contact form at my learn bass guitar website.

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Jazz Standard #3 – Blue in Green

Bruno Tauzin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:56:56 +0000

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How To Play – Fools In Love (Joe Jackson/Graham Maby)

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:27:40 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s the next in my series of Joe Jackson/Graham Maby basslines. This tune is called Fools In Love and has a cool, swing reggae vibe. If you have any questions, head over to my learn how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Tower of Power #2

Bruno Tauzin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:42:47 +0000

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How To Play Lovecats (the Cure)

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:28:52 +0000

Here’s a tutorial on how to play through the Lovecats by The Cure. As always if you have any questions, head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Jazz Standard #2 – Blue Bossa”

Bruno Tauzin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:02:48 +0000

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How To Play – Is She Really Going Out With Him (Joe Jackson/Graham Maby)

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:38:33 +0000

Here’s the first of a new mini series of tutorials looking at some of the early work of Graham Maby with Joe Jackson.

Today’s lesson looks at Is She really Going Out With Him. If you have any questions, head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #25 – Chickenfoot – “Turnin’ left”

Bruno Tauzin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:20:14 +0000

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Tower of Power #1

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:45:43 +0000

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How To Play Bass To Hard Day’s Night (Beatles)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:33:42 +0000

Here’s another McCartney tutorial – this one is Hard Day’s Night. If you have any questions please use the contact form at my play bass guitar website.

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Riff #24 – Alain Caron – “Double Agent”

Bruno Tauzin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:17:33 +0000

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Jazz Standard #1 – “Autumn Leaves”

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:57:47 +0000

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How To Play All My Loving (Beatles/McCartney)

Paul Wolfe — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:21:39 +0000

Here’s the first in a mini series of early Mccartney lessons – it’s 8 Days A Week.

If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play Buffalo Soldier (Bob Marley)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:38:32 +0000

Here’s the first in a mini series of early Mccartney lessons – it’s 8 Days A Week.

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If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

Riff #23 – Marcus Miller – “3 Deuces”

Bruno Tauzin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:24:12 +0000

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How To Play 8 Days A week (beatles/McCartney)

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:58:13 +0000

Here’s the first in a mini series of early Mccartney lessons – it’s 8 Days A Week.

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If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

Riff #22 – Alain Caron – “The Bump”

Bruno Tauzin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:57:53 +0000

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Alain Caron – “Solitude”

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:57:11 +0000

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Riff #21 – Carol Kaye – “Bass Catch”

Bruno Tauzin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:36:12 +0000

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Riff #20 – Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Breaking the girl”

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:02:10 +0000

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How To Play – Brown Sugar (Rolling Stones)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:47:26 +0000

Here’s a video lesson showing how to play a line that will get you through Brown Sugar by the Rolling Stones.

If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Paint It Black (Rolling Stones)

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:14:52 +0000

Here’s a tutorial lesson showing the three sections you need to learn to get through my favourite Rolling Stones tune Paint It Black. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me on my how to play bass website.

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Riff #18 – Chickenfoot – “Soap on a rope”

Bruno Tauzin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:35:55 +0000

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How To Play Honky Tonk Woman (Rolling Stones)

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:02:01 +0000

Here’s a tutorial on playing through the bass line to Honky Tonk Woman. If you have any questions head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #17 – Primus – “My Names is Mud”

Bruno Tauzin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:42:43 +0000

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How To Play I Wish (Stevie Wonder)

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:37:56 +0000

Here’s a tutorial on how to play I Wish by Stevie Wonder in the original key of Ebm on a conventionally tuned 4 string bass. If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #16 – Stanley Clarke – “Sakura Sakura”

Bruno Tauzin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:45:53 +0000

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How To Play – Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones)

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:59:01 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play through Jumping Jack Flash. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to use the contact form on my how to play bass website.

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Riff #15 – Carol Kaye – “Boogaloo”

Bruno Tauzin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:41:43 +0000

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How To Play – Start Me Up (Rolling Stones)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:00:06 +0000

Here’s a simplified lesson on how to play an authentic sounding line for Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones. If you have any questions please use the contact form on my how to play bass website:

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Riff #14 – Jonas Hellborg – Manirambha

Bruno Tauzin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:20:31 +0000

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How To Play – California Girls (Beach Boys)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:35:07 +0000

Here’s the next in my mini-series of video lessons on Beach Boy bass lessons….today we’re looking at California Girls. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #13 – Alain Caron – “Blue screen”

Bruno Tauzin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:42:50 +0000

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Riff #12 – Marcus Miller – “Rampage”

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:27:20 +0000

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How To Play Surfing USA (Beach Boys)

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:04:33 +0000

Here’s a video tutorial on how to play through Surfing USA by The Beach Boys. If you have any questions, head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #11 – Led Zeppelin – “Ramble on”

Bruno Tauzin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:29:40 +0000

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Riff #10 – Muse – “New born”

Bruno Tauzin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:00:33 +0000

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Riff #9 – Tribal Tech – “The Big Wave”

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:22:29 +0000

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How To Play – Midnight Hour (Duck Dunn/Wilson Pickett)

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:30:19 +0000

Here’s the sixth lesson in my mini series of Duck Dunn bass tutorials. This lesson is The Midnight Hour.

If you have any questions, please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #8 – Dream Theater – Dance of eternity

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:00:37 +0000

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Riff #7 – Stevie Wonder – I wish

Bruno Tauzin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:09:22 +0000

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How To Play – Raindance Maggie (Chili Peppers)

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:42:10 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play the new Chili Peppers tune The Adventures of Raindance Maggie. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to use the contact from on my how to play bass website.

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How To Play – Respect (Otis Redding/Duck Dunn)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:13:19 +0000

Here’s the 5th in the mini series of lessons looking at Duck Dunn lines. This lesson is Respect – the Otis Redding version. If you have any questions, please use the contact form at my how to play bass website.

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Riff #6 – Pink Floyd – Money

Bruno Tauzin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:12:55 +0000

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How To Play – Hard To Handle (Otis redding/Duck Dunn)

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:38:27 +0000

Here’s a video lesson – the next in the mini series of Duck Dunn bass lines – showing how to play the line to Hard To Handle by Duck Dunn (the otis redding version). If you have any questions, jump over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #5 -The Strokes – “Metabolism”

Bruno Tauzin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:35:11 +0000

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How To Play – “Higher Ground” (RHCP)

Nate Perry — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:04:01 +0000

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A step-by-step tutorial with Nate Perry on how to play Flea’s intro bass line to “Higher Ground”, the 1989 Red Hot Chili Peppers cover of the Stevie Wonder song, from their album “Mother’s Milk”.

Hi there, my name is Nate Perry, this is the first of many more bass tutorials that I will be putting up and I am excited to be a new member of the PlayBassNow community. “Higher Ground” is a good exercise in slap and pop octave execution and one of Flea’s more well known bass lines. Focus on these key elements and the line will come together in no time:

Groove and time: Never lose site of the swung 8th/8th note triplet feel of the line. Practice it with a metronome, slowly at first, while gradually increasing the tempo – paying close attention to laying it in there, leaving space in between the notes and focusing on the groove.
An aggressive right hand attack. An aggressive slap with the thumb and hard pop/pull with the middle finger is essential to bringing out the tone.
Deconstructing the line, isolating each part and looping the most difficult parts until they become smooth. Don’t just play the whole line over and over. When you run into a snag, focus on that snag until you iron it out.

Good luck and thanks for checking it out!

How To Play – Hold On I’m Coming (Duck Dunn/Sam and Dave)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:32:23 +0000

Hey

Here’s the third in a mini-series of Duck Dunn bass line tutorials. This one is Hold On I’m Coming by Sam and Dave. If you have any questions don’t forget to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #4 – Kool and the gang – Ladies Night

Bruno Tauzin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:13:59 +0000

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How To Play – Knock On Wood (Eddie Floyd/Duck Dunn)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:13:25 +0000

Here’s a lesson showing how to play the main parts of Knock on Wood – this is my favourite Duck Dunn bass line!

If you have any questions, head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Riff #3 – Yes – Roundabout

Bruno Tauzin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:00:50 +0000

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How To Play – Mr Pitiful (Duck Dunn/Otis Redding)

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:52:11 +0000

Here’s a short video on playing the main sections to Mr Pitiful by Otis Redding. The bass line was played by the very great Duck Dunn. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to use the contact form on my how to play bass website.

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Riff #1 – Slaughterhouse 3 – Trapèze

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:58:26 +0000

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How To Play Mama’s Pearl – (The Jackson 5)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:35:13 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play the bass line for Mama’s Pearl by The Jackson 5. If you’ve got any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Lights Of Heaven – Joe Satriani

Bruno Tauzin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:21:35 +0000

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Riff of the song “Lights of heaven” (Joe Satriani)

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How To Play – Shake Your Body Down (The Jacksons)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:52:25 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play the basic groove to Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) by the Jacksons. This is a synth bass line – so you’ll need a synth bass sound! I teach the basic groove and 4 fills that you can use at the changes of section.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to connect with me.

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How To Play – Sherry Darling (Bruce Springsteen)

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:53:52 +0000

Here’s a quick video lesson on how to play the bass to Sherry Darling by the very great and very underrated Garry Tallent. If you play in any kind of rock, pop or modern country setting then Garry is one of the guys you should be checking out. This is from an album called The River which is probably Garry’s finest work.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – ABC (Jackson 5)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:47:00 +0000

Here’s a quick bass lesson on how to play the bass line for ABC by The Jackson 5. The original bass player was Welton Felder (I think).

If you have any questions then head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – PYT (Pretty Young Thing)

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:01:40 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s a lesson looking at the synth bass line section of PTY. There’s a slap section too – perhaps Thomas will teach that one day

If you have any questions, please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to hook up with me.

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How To Play – Beat It

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:59:27 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play bass to Beat It by Michael jackson. If you’ve got any questions don’t hesitate to hop over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to get in touch.

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How To Play – The Ties That Bind

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:03:04 +0000

Here’s a video lesson on how to play the basic parts of Garry Tallent’s bass line on The Ties That Bind from Bruce Springsteen’s The River album.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to ask me a question.

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How To Play – Don’t Stop Me Now Part 1

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:35:32 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play Don’t Stop Me Now. This is the first part of a two parter. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at my how to play bass website.

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How To Play – 25 Miles

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:53:59 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play Edwin Starr’s 25 Miles. It’s a simple two bar groove – but there are some great fills in the tune!

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my How To Play Bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – What Does It Take (To Win your Love)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:32:49 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play the bass line to the great Junior Walker track What Does It Take (To Win your Love).

As always, if you have any comments don’t hesitate to head over to my How to Play Bass website and use the contact form.

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How to play – Crossroads

pudsy440 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:46:10 +0000

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Some alternative riff ideas for playing crossroads on bass slowed down. Originally a Robert Johnson blues tune, it became very popular as a rock classic by the band Cream in the late 60′s. Thanks for watching and to see more bass learning videos check out my youtube channel and please subscribe.

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This a playalong of the actual Cream tune I did a couple years ago, so you can see how my riffs work with the song. (sorry, you’ll have to crank the volume on this one, it recorded at a low volume)

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My Bass Tardized version of crossroads performed at full speed.

How To Play – Come See About Me

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:56:17 +0000

Here’s the fourth in a mini-series of lessons on early Jamerson/Motown bass lines. This one is Come See About Me. If you want to ask any questions – head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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Walking bass – “Anthropology” – Charlie Parker

Bruno Tauzin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:20:21 +0000

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Tabs available here

How To Play – Back In My Arms Again

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:00:45 +0000

Here’s the third in a mini-series of Jamerson bass lines. Today’s lesson is Back In My Arms Again by the Supremes.

If you have any questions please use the contact form on my how to play bass website to get in touch with me.

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How To Play – Heatwave

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:14:21 +0000

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to play bass to James Jamerson’s bass line to Heatwave.

If you have any questions, please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:04:27 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play Jamerson’s bass line to Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.

If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

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How To Play – The Flecktones – Sex In A Pan

Jan Stankiewicz — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:34:20 +0000

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Hey everyone, someone here asked whether I could do a tutorial for ‘Sex In A Pan’ By Bela Fleck and The Flecktones. I finally found some time to make the video, so here it is!
Again, this video shows how I play the song, and not necessarily how it’s played by Victor Wooten

Jaco Pastorius – “Kuru”

Bruno Tauzin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:31:19 +0000

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Main riff of “Kuru”

Tablature available here

How To Play – The Chain

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:58:00 +0000

Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to play the bass line to The Chain by Fleetwood Mac. If you have any questions on the lesson, don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form

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“Partage” – with TAB and backingtrack

Bruno Tauzin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:23:05 +0000

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Here my composition called “Partage”

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How To Play – Little Green Bag

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:47:34 +0000

Here’s the first part of a video lesson on how to play the very cool line to Little Green Bag from Reservoir Dogs.

If you have any questions, please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Long Train Running

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:58:59 +0000

Here’s a video lesson showing the main sections of Tiran Porter’s bass line on Long Train Running.

If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Jimmy Mack

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:38:59 +0000

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to play bass to Jamerson’s basic lines on the Martha & The Vandellas tune Jimmy Mack

If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – 5ive Gears In Reverse

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:50:05 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play Bruce Thomas’s line on 5ive Gears In Reverse (Elvis Costello)

If you have any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Drive My Car

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:01:20 +0000

Hey

Here’s a tutorial video on how to play Drive My Car by the Beatles. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to jump over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Wonderwall by Oasis

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:14:11 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s a tutorial on how to play Wonderwall by Oasis.

If you have any questions, as always head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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“Ancien monde” – with TAB and backingtrack

Bruno Tauzin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:07:51 +0000

Here my composition called “Ancien monde”, for 6 string bass

The bass plays the theme in G major.

You can download the tablature and the playback here

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How To Play – Exodus

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:31:23 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s a very cool and very easy bass line to play – It’s Exodus by Bob Marley. There are only four different two bar sections to work on ….so it’s pretty straightforward.

If you have any questions, jump over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to hook up with me!

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How To Play – Victor Wooten – U Can’t Hold No Groove

Jan Stankiewicz — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:23:05 +0000

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Hey everyone. In this video I will try to show you a way to play ‘U Can’t Hold No Groove’ by Victor Wooten. I would like to emphasize that this is how I play the song, and not necessarily how it is played by Victor Wooten himself. Still, I hope it will help you learn the basics of this song.

I broke the song down into several patterns, following a more or less chronological order (but keep in mind that certain patterns keep recurring in the song.)

Anyways, if you have questions, feel free to ask

How To Play – Get It On (T-Rex)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:06:24 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play the bass line to Get It On by T-Rex.

If you’ve got any questions then jump over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How to play – Victor Wooten – The Lesson

Jan Stankiewicz — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:18:06 +0000

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Hey everyone. In this video I will try to show you a way to play ‘The Lesson’ by Victor Wooten. I would like to emphasize that this is how I play the song, and not necessarily how it is played by Victor Wooten himself. Still, I hope it will help you learn the basics of this song.

I broke down the song into eight patterns. I also indicated where you can find those patterns in the studio version of the song. Victor Wooten also does some improvisation in certain parts of the song (be it studio version or live performance), but I will leave that up to you. Feel free to ask questions if something isn’t clear

In some shots it seems that I set up my camera incorrectly, and so my fretting hand is sometimes outside of the shot. I hope you can forgive me for that

How To Play – Satisfaction

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:51:37 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play the bass line to Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – You Shook Me All Night Long

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:17:49 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play through You Shook Me All Night Long by AC:DC. Cliff Williams is one of those bassists who you only notice when he stops playing – but he’s been holding it down for AC:DC for a long time now…

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How To Play – Tear Your Playhouse Down

Paul Wolfe — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:14:42 +0000

Here’s a lesson on the main parts of Pino’s bass line to Tear Your Playhouse Down. If you have any questions please jump over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – I Can’t Turn You Loose

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:51:51 +0000

Here’s a quick tutorial looking at Duck Dunn’s bass line to I Can’t Turn You Loose by Otis Redding. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Don’t Look Back In Anger

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:33:41 +0000

Here’s a look at playing through the bass line to Don’t Look Back In Anger by Oasis. This is a good tune for beginners – it’s a good way to start looking at 16th note rhythms as you start to get more proficient.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Little Wing – Hendrix Version

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:59:14 +0000

Here’s a video tutorial on getting you through Little Wing by Hendrix. Please note – the original (from Axis Bold as Love) is actually in Eb – but most bands play it in E. (And the published music is in E too). So I’ve taught it in E by detuning my bass a half step.

If you have any questions on this please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Come Together

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:49:32 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play Come Together by The Beatles.

If you’ve got any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Purple Haze

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:37:41 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson aimed at beginners on how to play Purple Haze.

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Dream Theater – Erotomania

Bruno Tauzin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:15:00 +0000

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The main riff of a great songs, in 5/4 and 9/8

Free tabs available here

How To Play – Walking On The Moon

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:29:35 +0000

Here’s a real beginner’s lesson – Sting’s bass line in Walking ON the Moon. Nice and easy, perfect for beginners. Any questions – go to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

L8r

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How To Play – Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:02:13 +0000

Hey

Here’s a tutorial on the basic three parts you need to learn to get through John Deacon’s bass line on Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

As always if you have any questions don’t hesitate to jump over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Radioactive (Kings of Leon)

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:31:23 +0000

Hey

Here’s a quick video lesson – especially for beginners – on how to play the bass line to the latest track from the Kings of Leon, Radioactive.

If you’ve got any queries please head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

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How To Play – China Girl

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:03:09 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play the bass line to China Girl by David Bowie.

If you have any questions, please head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Le Freak

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:13:42 +0000

Here’s a quick video lesson on how to play the three main parts of the song Le Freak by Chic. Search on YouTube and you’ll find some great versions of Chic playing this live.

If you have any questions, head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

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How To Play – Disco Inferno

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:15:17 +0000

Here’s a quick video lesson on the bulk of how to play the bass line to Disco Inferno by The Trampps (I think from Saturday Night Fever?).

The bridge is still to come – I’ll add it to the page when it’s uploaded….

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If you have any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

How To Play – That’s The Way I Like It

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:40:08 +0000

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play the bass line to KC & The Sunshine Band’s tune “That’s The Way I Like It”.

This is an easy ‘groove’ tune for Beginners.

You can add in some variations if you want…but my advice is to keep the Verse pretty much as it is and apply variations to the chorus form.

If you have any questions please jump over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

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How To Play – Good Times

Paul Wolfe — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:08:06 +0000

Hey

Here’s a quick lesson on playing Bernard Edwards’s great line on Good Times. If you have any questions head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

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How To Play – I Want You Back

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:50:17 +0000

Hey

Here’s a two parter on how to play Welton Felder’s great bass line to I Want You Back.

Here’s Part 1:

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And here’s Part 2:

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If you have any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my How To Play Bass website and use the contact form.

Esperanza Spalding – I know you know

Bruno Tauzin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:52:23 +0000

Here the intro of this wonderful song.

Tablature

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How To Play – One Love/People Get Ready by Bob Marley

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:47:41 +0000

Hey

Here’s a quick lesson specifically for beginners. It’s the bass line for One Love by Bob Marley.

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If you have any questions don’t hesitate to use the contact form on my how to play bass website.

How To Play – Sir Duke – Part 2

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:18:41 +0000

Here’s the second part of the lesson on how to play the bass line to Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder/Nathan Watts.

This video covers just the great riff! (What a riff!)

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If you have any questions don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

How To Play – Smooth Criminal

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:34:02 +0000

Here’s a lesson on How To Play Bass to Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson. It’s been requested lots of times – so I thought it was time to feature it. If you have any questions then head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

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How To Play – Parklife

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:00:50 +0000

Hey
Here’s a lesson on how to play the bass line to Parklife by Blur. This is a good one for beginners to get under their belt – as it’s pretty straightforward – and learning it will help improve both their abilities and their confidence.

If you have any queries don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

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How To Play – Money For Nothing

Paul Wolfe — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:39:30 +0000

Here’s a lesson on how to play the bass line to the verse and chorus section to the Dire Straits songs Money For Nothing. (I think Sting played the bass on it, as well as sang on it – but I’m not totally sure).

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How To Play – Sir Duke – Part 1

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:10:02 +0000

Hey

Here’s a tutorial on how to play the bass line to Sir Duke. Part 1 covers the basic verse, the pre-chorus and the chorus.

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If you have any questions head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to send me an email.

Marcus Miller – Power groove

Sebu — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:17:19 +0000

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Marcus Miller – Scoop Theme

Sebu — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:19:17 +0000

I was inspired by the Marcus video available on Youtube, “Scoop”.

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How To Play – Masterblaster – Part 2

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:56:04 +0000

Here’s Part 2 of The Masterblaster Tutorial

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Marcus Miller – Rampage groove

Sebu — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:27:27 +0000

Hi,

I’m workin’ on Rampage, here is the first groove, slow version included.

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How To Play – Masterblaster – Part 1

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:13:49 +0000

Here’s Part 1 of a tutorial on how to play the bass line to Master Blaster by Stevie Wonder. Part 1 covers the intro and the verse – I started on the chorus but ran out of time. I’ll try and include that section in Part 2. Which is due in a week or so.

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Marcus Miller Etude – Run for cover (groove)

Sebu — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:15:25 +0000

Here is the first groove of this tune. Marcus plays some variations every time, but I think this version is close to the original version.

You can find some details on the second video.

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Marcus Miller Etude – Scoop (groove)

Sebu — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:12:42 +0000

Here is the first groove of this song. I was inspired by the Marcus version on his DVD called “Master of all trades” (you can find this version on youtube, he plays only with the bass, no backing band).

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How To Play – She’s Not There

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:47:34 +0000

Hey

Here’s a two parter on how to play she’s not there by Santana. Cool song, cool bass line.

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How To Play – Tush

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 25 May 2010 08:36:52 +0000

Hey

Here’s a quick lesson on how to play bass line to Tush by ZZ Top. This is a BEGINNER’S lesson – for beginners to the bass this is a good song to learn. It’s not too complex with the fretting hand, and the plucking hand delivers a nice constant shuffle rhythm.

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If you have any questions you can head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form to ask away.

Paul

How To Play – Teenage Dirtbag

Paul Wolfe — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:18:25 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s a lesson for you beginners out there – this one looks at how to play the bass line to Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus. This is a fun tune for beginners and it’s not too hard.

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If you have any questions for me, the quickest way is to use the comments form on my how to play bass website. See ya next time.

How To Play – Should I Stay Or Should I Go

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:22:56 +0000

Hey

This lesson covers how to play the bass line to Should I stay Or Should I Go by The Clash.

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If you have any questions for me, head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.

Paul

Classic Lick – My Sharona

Michael Dunstheimer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:09:49 +0000

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Fretless Lesson: Juan Alderete Lines

Vince Di Francesco — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:11:53 +0000

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Here are some bass lines from a few Big Sir songs. If you are unfamiliar with Big Sir, you may recognize the bass player as Juan Alderete from The Mars Volta. If that still doesn’t ring a bell, I urge you to check out both groups and buy all their music.

I’ve selected four great bass lines that display Juan’s great facility on the fretless bass (I hope I’m doing him justice!). His lines are lyrical and very groovy. You can dance to and sing these bass lines easily. They support the tune, the vocals, and are quite catchy. That is melodicism my friends.

If you are just starting on the fretless, these lines are simple enough for you grasp and to help you develop some of your own ideas, while being melodic. I’ve always felt that the fretless has to be somewhat melodic in order to showcase its distinct tone, otherwise, you might as well use a fretted.

Seeing as these are all fretless bass lines, the hardest part is going to be the intonation. You may want to practice these on fretted first to get the fingerings and proper tuning in your head. This way you won’t develop any bad habits if you attempt the fretless right away. That being said, if you feel confident or if you are already experienced on the fretless, then by all means, go for it.

Good Times – PAL and HT (for Hooky :o)

Blyss — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:49:30 +0000

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Sorry for the lame vid. quality

Maxwell – Ascencion (don’t ever wonder)

Blyss — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:41:07 +0000

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Tal Wilkenfeld – Serendipity Intro Lesson

Vince Di Francesco — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:26:43 +0000

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I’m just playing through this intro for you.

I start by playing it up to speed,
then slowly,
then just the chord shapes (in sequence, this the first step, i just wanted you to hear it first),
then at a medium tempo,
then up to speed.

Coordinate those left hand fingers into getting the chord shapes before adding the melodies in between the changes.

For the right hand, I’m switching between a traditional two finger picking technique and a more guitar player like finger picking, utilizing the thumb, index and middle fingers. I’m not sure if Tal uses that fingerpicking, but it came instinctually to me.

\This is a great sounding bass part; gorgeous line.
Take your time with it, take it real slow.

Its fun to play when you’ve got it up to speed. Hope you find this helpful. If you need any clarification, just leave a comment!

Simlarily, I looked at some of Tal’s fingerings for this intro from her performance on Australian TV, which is floating around YouTube for sure. After figuring out the other chords using a Tascam, I watched the video again and verified that these are the shapes she uses.

How To Play Tears of A Clown – for beginners

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:59:17 +0000

Hey

Here’s another tune for Beginners to learn how to play. IT’s Bob Babbitt’s bass line to Tears of A Clown by Smokey Robinson. There are basically two parts to the tune, the verse and the pre-chorus/chorus. And these parts then repeat.

So watch the video – make notes if you have to and learn this great tune. (One note – this song is in the key of Db, and has a C FLAT in the lines – this is the same note as B, and correct musical theory is to call the note C Flat…)

Here’s the video…

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If you’ve got any comments don’t hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.

And the beat goes on – The Whispers – playalong with breakdown

MarloweDK — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:14:33 +0000

For those of you who still havent visited YouPlayAlong.com

One of my playalongs with a short breakdown of the different sections.

This Place Hotel – The Jacksons – playalong with breakdown

Blyss — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:44:44 +0000

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How to Play BAD by Michael Jackson – for beginners

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:37:27 +0000

Hey

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to play the bassline to Bad by Michael Jackson. As the title says – this is a BEGINNER’S LESSON.

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If you’ve got any questions then you can head over to my how to play bass website and use the Comment form!

Paul

Cameo: Shake Your Pants (P.A.L and H2)

Blyss — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:36:28 +0000

Cameo’s “Shake Your Pants” from 1980.

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How To Play Get Up Stand Up by Bob Marley

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:11:58 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s a lesson for beginners on how to play the bass line to Get Up Stand Up by Bob Marley. The notes are pretty easy – the difficulty is the rhythm. Especially the triplet rhythm in the verse. But if you listen closely to the original you should get it.

Here’s the video.

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As always if you have any comments or questions head over to my how to play bass website and use the comment form to send me an email.

Cheers

Paul

How To Play The Bass Line To Moondance by Van Morrison

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:53:40 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s another of my older lessons. Again due to length restrictions on the ‘Toob the lesson is split into two parts.

Here’s Part 1

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And here’s Part 2

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Now there’s a sketch PDF that goes with this lesson – to get it all you need to do is jump over to my how to play bass website and sign up for my free monthly Ezine.

As always if you have any questions or comments don’t hesitate to use the contact form at my website or use the comments feature below.

How To Play The Bass Line to Jamming by Bob Marley

Paul Wolfe — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:30:09 +0000

Hey everyone,

Here’s a quick video lesson on how to play the bass line to Jamming by Bob Marley. It’s a pretty easy tune – there’s only three sections to learn. There’s no music notation/tab to go with this lesson – but all the notes and note locations are covered in the video – soyou shouldn’t have any problems.

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If you’ve got any comments or questions either leave them below or head over to my how to play bass website and use the comment form.

Cheers

Paul

How To Play London Calling By The Clash

Paul Wolfe — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:06:36 +0000

Hey everyone

Here’s another older lesson that I filmed. The ‘Toob disabled the first part of the video – so it’s nice to put both parts together in one place! It’s a great tune.

Here’s the First Part:

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And here’s the Second Part:

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Enjoy!

How To Play The Bass Line To Light My Fire

Paul Wolfe — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:30 +0000

Hey

Here’s an older lesson that I filmed on How To Play the bass line to Light my Fire. I’ve got the part in music notation and tab on my HD somewhere – if you need it then head over to my website, use the Contact Form and ask me for it. Make sure you tell me that you came from Thomas’s Site!

Again due to the ‘Toob’s time restrictions this is a 2 parter. Here’s Part 1

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And here’s Part 2:

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Enjoy!

Paul

How To Play Bob Babbitt’s Bassline to Ball Of Confusion

Paul Wolfe — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:12:20 +0000

The bass line to Ball Of Confusion by The Temptations is a great one for beginners to learn. The song is easy – there are only two sections in the tune – and the main two bar riff repeats for about 95% of the tune

So it’s a great lesson in playing for the song – taking that 2 bar line and really digging in and making it groove.

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There’s no music notation or tab with this one – but seriously it’s very straight forward and all the info is contained in the video.

If you have any comments you can either head over to my website and use the contact form, or just post a comment directly here!

Enjoy!

Paul

How To Play The Bass Line To PUMP IT UP

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:09:51 +0000

Hi everyone,

In this lesson we’re going to be looking at how to play the bass line to Pump It Up. The original bass line was played by the very great and very underrated Bruce Thomas.

This lesson is featured in my free, monthly ezine. The next issue is published on November 4th – you’ll need to head over to my how to play bass website to subscribe.

Due to the time restraints of YouTube I had to split the video into two parts.

So here’s Part 1:

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And here’s Part 2:

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If you’ve got any feedback please feel free to either use the contact form on my website or just leave a comment right here! (Big Thanks to Thomas for inviting me as a guest teacher!).
Enjoy

Paul

Let’s Work

Blyss — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:36:05 +0000

I was 10 years old when this record came out and I’m still trying to “get it right” . This is one of the nastiest bass grooves ever.

Old video with a 15 second delay in between parts.

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How to play Teen Town (the slap version)

MarloweDK — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:03:47 +0000

How to play Jaco Pastorius’ Teen Town in the Marcus Miller slapped version

How to play Larry Grahams Hair

MarloweDK — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:59:17 +0000

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Willie Weeks bass solo lesson

MarloweDK — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:44:56 +0000

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How to play the first part of Willie Weeks bass solo from Everything is everything, the famous live album from Donny Hathaway