by Soul bass lines are some of the most fun you can have with a plank of wood strapped over your shoulder.
It’s always a good idea to have a few ‘go-to’ bass lines whenever someone says, “Play something for me!” or if you’re playing with others and they ask, “So what do you want to play?”
You might have a quiver full of funk bass lines, or rock ones – maybe even a few slap licks (for when someone wants the Seinfeld theme…)
But if you want to play something that has a soul kind of vibe, but maybe don’t know what you could launch into, I have something that I think you’ll love. Because today, it’s all about the vintage soul bass lines.
I don’t know about you, but I freaking love the old-school Stax and Atlantic records. There’s something super magical about them that always seems to put a smile on my face.
So in this brand new video, I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite soul bass lines with you (that also happen to be beginner-friendly)
You’ll learn:
- Bass lines from titans of the bass world including Duck Dunn, Tommy Cogbill, Bernard Odum (we think) and even more Duck Dunn
- How you can simplify each of the bass lines to make them even more beginner-friendly – without destroying the ‘soul’ of the song (pun absolutely intended)
- My pick for one of the most underrated soul bass lines – and of course it comes from Duck Dunn
Check out the lesson here:
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Start practicing these 5 vintage SOUL bass lines, which are guaranteed to impress, TODAY!
Of course, the absolute best way to get these soul bass lines into your mind and under your fingers is to practice them, right? And to make that as easy and as simple as possible, I’ve made the tabs, notation and tracks (including the slowed down practice tracks) available as a free download.
Just fill out the form above and I’ll send you everything you need to get started mastering these soul lines
Good luck with the lesson and happy playing!
Cheers,
Thanks, got the notation and tabs. However the backing tracks were not included with the download.
I really enjoy your lessons! Thank you SO much!
Best wishes,
Tobbe
(Sweden)
Thank you so much, Awesome!!!!
Really great to learn the 60’s soul
Hey Luke, I’m new to bass and am loving your lessons. I got a RH bass for my 50th birthday ?…but I wanted a LH one? …so I’m currently playing upside down. I thought I could learn to play RH but I can’t. Technically, will playing upside down limit me? Is getting it restrung worthwhile? I’ve got no plans to go on stage so it’s just for me.
Great question Mick! In short, however you learn to play will probably feel the most natural. If you end up learning to play upside down, then that’s what will feel normal to you – even if it seems abnormal to other people. There are a few ‘upside down’ bassists – guys like Mononeon, Jimmy Haslip or Sonny T.
What matters way more than how you decide to string your bass is how well and how much you practice!
Hey Luke, great video. I printed the notations and tabs but can’t find the backing tracks to down load.
Luke,
Super good says 72 years old bassist. I have a problem in finding the tracks to play along.
I need slowing down to let my fingers follow.
Hope to hear You soon, great stuff You teaches and I like Your dog appearing from time to time.
Keep on bassing,
Jos