vsmith1 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I have a book Bass Riffionary see [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Rifftionary-Various/dp/0571529437/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439545948&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=bass+riffionary"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Rifftionary-Various/dp/0571529437/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439545948&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=bass+riffionary[/url] and set up a Spotify playlist for it: [url="https://open.spotify.com/user/vsmith1/playlist/1ZuBAwTzT7U8dDzQc2V8Gq"]https://open.spotify.com/user/vsmith1/playlist/1ZuBAwTzT7U8dDzQc2V8Gq[/url] There are lots in the book that have already appeared here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Surely...... Teen Town - Weather Report Donna Lee - Jaco's version Schooldays and/or Silly Putty - Stanley Clarke Fever - Peggie Lee Air on a G-String - Bach Wrathchild - Iron Maiden The Chicken - Pee Wee Ellis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Tears of a clown - everyone should experience the zen-like trance state induced by having to play 1/2 beat out of step with the rest of the band. Run to you - an exemplar of how to apply melody, counter melody and harmonic awareness to lift a song to new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Groove is in the Heart - Dee lite Wishing Well - Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorbass Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Express Yourself - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Frank Wilson, Cmaj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1439546678' post='2843713'] Surely...... Air on a G-String - Bach [/quote] I once played a gig [i]wearing[/i] a G-string and baby doll nightie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1439559123' post='2843914'] Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Frank Wilson, Cmaj. [/quote] love this song but never been able to find the bass tabs anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You don't need tab. Just put a scratchy old 45 rpm copy on your record player, play it at 33rpm with the treble down and the bass up, left ear 4" from the speaker and you'll get it. Starts on two of C, third note is E, then C again, then D...... Now you can finish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Waterfront - Simple Minds - Derek Forbes - D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 For the Love of Money - O'Jays For sheer simplicity and coolness Once In a Lifetime - Talking Heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Moondance - Van Morrison (Bass, John Klingberg) Well someone had to say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1439468445' post='2843085'] Is anyone actually making a spotify list for these ? I'm going throw in Rio - Duran Duran (E) [/quote] I do already have a Spotify thread for 'greatest bass lines' yes! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/246416-spotify-best-bass-lines-evaaar-playlist-get-involved/page__hl__bass%20lines If you have Spotify you can freely add to the growing list of awesome bass lines! This post is more about single riffs for everyone from complete beginner to advanced playing, I think anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Did anyone mention Smoke On The Water, Wishing Well and You Really Got Me yet? The first bass line I ever learned was (no surprises really) by Queen: Another One Bites The Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 [b]I've added the Spotify Playlist thread link to my signature should anyone want to contribute![/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1439446148' post='2842861'] Slow blues in G Rockabilly thing in A Ploddy shoegaze in C Motown ripoff in Bb Sorted. [/quote] Oh so cynical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1439468445' post='2843085'] Is anyone actually making a spotify list for these ? I'm going throw in Rio - Duran Duran (E) [/quote]Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Debaser - The Pixies (this was compulsory in the late 80s) Public Image - PiL. Select pickup nearest neck, roll tone all the way off, turn bass and volume up to 11... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Love Games, Level 42. E (min I think) Yes, it's a slap riff. Deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.P. Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1439562427' post='2843954'] I once played a gig [i]wearing[/i] a G-string and baby doll nightie... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 [quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1439584062' post='2844258'] Absolutely [/quote] See my post above!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1439627726' post='2844447'] See my post above!!!! [/quote] Haha meant Duran Duran's Rio...but have already downloaded the Spotify list which has given me further inspiration for a few tunes for a new 3 piece project. Great to hear Queen's 'Dragon Attack' again...i had forgotten about this track from my youth and forgotten what a great straight groove should sound like. Thanks for the Spotify. Can I add 'Portrait of Tracy' Jaco if it hasn't already been done. Ayurvedic by Ozric Tentacles and Springling of Clouds by Gong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1439586031' post='2844267'] Yes, it's a slap riff. Deal with it. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) [url="https://youtu.be/hT_HWIIKbG8"]https://youtu.be/hT_HWIIKbG8[/url] lifted from Fat Larry's Band Act Just Like You Know Edited August 15, 2015 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I think we need 3 lists. . . . Need To Know, Nice To Know and You're Kidding, Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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