James Brown bass lines are PERFECT for showing you how to get ‘on the one’. So what is ‘the one’ anyway? You may have seen Bootsy talk about it… Maybe you’ve heard interviews with Victor Wooten, or Marcus Miller or Stanley Clarke or any number of amazing bassists where they talk about it… At the […]
Duff McKagan: Punk King Of The Bass Melody
Duff McKagan is the king. Specifically the punk-king of the bass melody and is criminally underrated (at least in my opinion). What do you think comes to most people’s minds when you bring up Duff McKagan’s most iconic band, Guns N’ Roses? For most people, it’s probably things like: Slash’s ultra iconic guitar riffs, the […]
Jack Bruce: Bass Line Masterpiece
Jack Bruce’s bass line masterpiece, to me at least, comes from a 1968 performance of Robert Johnson’s Crossroads. I freaking love it now, but the first time I heard the song, I was wholly unimpressed. My first exposure to that song was at a musty, crusty blues jam session, and the version that got played […]
5 Soul Bass Lines
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 […]
5 Beginner Reggae Bass Lines (That Aren’t ALL Bob Marley)
Reggae bass lines are a lot different from ‘normal’ bass lines, right? So much of the time, the bass in a reggae tune carries the entire song; it’s the catchiest part! And when it comes to beginner reggae bass lines, you’ve got a ton of options. In today’s video, you’re going to learn 5 beginner […]
Motown Bass Lines: 5 Of Them Guaranteed To Impress
Motown Bass Lines! As a bass player, it’s hard to go past Motown and James Jamerson when talking about incredible bass lines. In fact, some bassists get super intimidated when they get asked to play Motown bass. You end up standing in the shadows of some of the most respected and influential bassists of all […]
