Bass Transcription – John McLaughlin Guitar Solo on Tones For Elvin Jones This month I decided to really give everyone a challenge. This is a guitar solo transcription of an absolutely killing solo by guitar wizard John McLaughlin. The song is called ‘Tones For Elvin Jones’ and it’s in 5/4. It is a repeating 8... [Continue Reading]
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Bass Transcription by Lucas Pickford – John McLaughlin Guitar Solo on Tones For Elvin Jones
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Worship Bassist’s Toolkit – Transcription by Steven Gregory
Welcome to the next article in my “Worship Bassist’s Toolkit” series. In this series, we are thinking about tools that worship bassists must have available, maintained, and ready to use in order to create passionate, musical worship. Rather than the physical tools that are required for our craft, we have investigated musical tools such as... [Continue Reading]
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The Body and Soul of a Modern Walking Bass Line by Rhayn Jooste
The song/lesson for this month is the standard Body and Soul (Cuerpo y Alma) – music by Johnny Green. It’s inspiration is taken from Esperanza Spalding’s Esperanza album (2008). The key is Db major; however because the piece begins with an Eb minor, it means we are in Dorian mode. The technique you are aiming... [Continue Reading]
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Bass Transcription by Lucas Pickford – Anthony Jackson on What Cha Gonna Do For Me
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,... [Continue Reading]
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Gaining Higher Ground with Slap & Pop by Rhayn Jooste
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... [Continue Reading]
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Cee Lo Green – Forget You Bass Transcription by Andreas Farmakalidis
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... [Continue Reading]
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The Right Hand Rasgueo of The Lesson by Rhayn Jooste
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... [Continue Reading]
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Bass Transcription by Lucas Pickford – Michael Brecker’s Solo on GIANT STEPS
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... [Continue Reading]
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Pat Metheny for Bass by Andrea Fascetti
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... [Continue Reading]
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Bass Transcription – Joss Stone’s Fell in Love with a Boy with Adam Blackstone on Bass
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... [Continue Reading]
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Prelude by Bach, a Bass Transcription by Rhayn Jooste
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... [Continue Reading]
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Bass Transcription – The Beatles, Come Together by Andreas Farmakalidis
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... [Continue Reading]
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The Melodic Bass Lines of Paul McCartney by Rob Collier
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,... [Continue Reading]
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McCartney’s Masterpiece: Bass on the Beatles’ Something by Rob Collier
McCartney’s Masterpiece: Bass on the Beatles’ Something by Rob Collier… In last month’s article, I did an overview of Paul McCartney’s melodic bass lines, citing short examples from seven different songs. When making the list of songs to include in the article, “Something” was at the very top; however, I quickly decided I couldn’t just... [Continue Reading]
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Encyclopedia of Soul Grooves: Donald “Duck” Dunn’s Classic Bass Lines By Rob Collier
Encyclopedia of Soul Grooves: Donald “Duck” Dunn’s Classic Bass Lines By Rob Collier… The bass world was saddened by the news that Donald “Duck” Dunn, best known as the bassist for Booker T. & the MG’s, died May 13, 2012 while on tour in Japan. The MG’s were the house band for Stax Records, a Memphis... [Continue Reading]
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BASS LINES BY JAIME VAZQUEZ: THE SIXTEENTH-NOTE GROOVE PART III – DAVE ELLEFSON’S STYLE
BASS LINES BY JAIME VAZQUEZ: THE SIXTEENTH-NOTE GROOVE PART III – DAVE ELLEFSON’S STYLE… Hello bass players! Welcome to the third part of the article devoted to the sixteenth-note grooves in the style of the greatest and most influential bass players in the world. In previous editions, we have studied the styles of two masters... [Continue Reading]
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RICO BELLED’s XR7 – Five of Eight Bass Transcription by Andreas Farmakalidis
RICO BELLED’s XR7 – Five of Eight Bass Transcription by Andreas Farmakalidis… Grammy nominated bass player for the contemporary jazz band ‘Rippingtons’. For the last 20 years he is based in Los Angeles CA and he has worked with artists in many genres, ranging from Lisa Minelli and Melissa Etheridge to Eric Marienthal and Steve Lukather.... [Continue Reading]
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Deconstructing Ghost in the Machine By Rob Collier
Deconstructing Ghost in the Machine by Rob Collier… Ghost in the Machine, the fourth studio album by the Police, marks a departure from their first three albums, all of which exhibit them as a raw, energetic band. This 1981 effort is a more elaborate studio creation; while the earlier albums featured few overdubs, most of the songs... [Continue Reading]
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Bass Transcription of Kai Eckhardt on Pasha’s Love from John McLaughlin Trio
Hello friends. I though I’d really give you bass players out there something you can test just how good you think you are with for this month’s transcription. It’s a tour de force by the John McLaughlin Trio featuring bassist Kai Eckhardt who has one of THE meanest thumbs in all of bassdom. Never heard... [Continue Reading]
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John Entwistle’s Bassline on Young Man’s Blues
DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPTION FOR John Entwistle’s Bassline on Young Man’s Blues Taken from 1970s Live at Leeds, “Young Man’s Blues” is the Ox at his most ferocious, and a shining example of his lead bass concept. His bass lines, though supportive, are also melodic enough to be considered a solo on their own. The entire tune... [Continue Reading]
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