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....Here's a blog post on how to apply some of Frederyk Chopin's piano teachings & principles to the bass guitar: http://www.johnnycopland.com/a-bass-lesson-with-frederyk-chopin cheers, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's a link to a Blog Post I did with a Moroccan Inspired bass composition and a quick lesson on Gnaoua Rhythms - The Music Of Morocco - and applying them to the bass. They use a swing on the castanets that's really , interesting, unique and challenging for western musicians... [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/morocco-gnaoua-north-african-rhythms-on-bass"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/morocco-gnaoua-north-african-rhythms-on-bass[/url] Johnny

- I'm only an occassional dabbler in the solo bass realm but hope you enjoy! http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1935 cheers, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's a look at the bass parts on "Come Get To This" from Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1793"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1793[/url] JC

Hi guys, Here's a transcription & vid of Steely Dan's 'Time Out Of Mind' from their Gaucho Album: [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1627"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1627[/url] Cheers, Johnny hestan Posts: 33 Joined: 30 Mar 2010, 09:53 Top

Here's a blog post on improving playing uptempo 16th parts, using Alphonso Johnson's "Man In the Green Shirt" as an example, [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1385"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1385[/url] J

Hi guys, Here's a look at some of the bass on "Spiral" by Joe Sample and The Crusaders with Pops Powell on bass; [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1375"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1375[/url] J

Hi guys, Here's a mini video lesson i did over christmas on Steve Swallow's item 9 from his 2003 live album [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1287"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1287[/url] cheers, J

Hi guys, I've taken a look at The Whispers classic bass line on "and the beat goes on" (1980) on my site this week here: [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1251"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1251[/url] enjoy, JC

hi, I've taken a look at Stevie Wonder's Synth Bass Part on "I love you Too Much" from In Square Circle. Hope you enjoy! [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1198"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1198[/url] cheers, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's a bass mini lesson/transcription on Maxwell's 'Sumthin Sumthin' from 1996's Urban Hang Suite. [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1095"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1095[/url] have fun, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's a look at the second part of Chuck's great grooving in "Where Is the Love", by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1059"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1059[/url] Have fun and keep those requests coming... cheers, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's a look at some more Chuck Rainey - "Where is The Love" by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1027"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1027[/url] enjoy! cheers, Johnny

Here's a look at some of the bass in John Scofield's "whatcha see is whatcha get" [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1002"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=1002[/url] cheers, J

Hi F, Usually the chords are just my best guess. The main thing I usually aim to find is what 4-part chord the player is thinking. If you can sing the chord type in your head or out loud and it 'fits' you should be right. I've always played piano as well as bass which helps. Obviously in some music there are more complex chords on top, but from what i've learned from many good gtr and keys players is that it's usually the basic 4part chord they are focused on first before worrying about anything else like 9ths 11ths etc. Gary Willis' book on ear-training is a good starting point for recognising chords by ear too - worth a look if you haven't already. cheers, Johnny [quote name='Faithless' post='925425' date='Aug 15 2010, 10:57 AM']Nice work, dude.. I've spotted that your work out the harmony within the tune.. Just curious, how did you get it going, I mean, working it out - I suppose, you use piano to determine chords? Why I am asking is that I have no problem transcribing separate parts, but harmony behind notes is sometimes a bit of a mistery to me..[/quote]

This week's mini transcription :-) [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=971"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=971[/url] hope you like/enjoy, if you don't already know this one. cheers, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's the latest one; 'Real People' by rapper Common, from a live show on Letterman: [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=954"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=954[/url] There's also an archive of the other ones i've looked at in the past few weeks.... hope you enjoy and if there are any other funk/soul/rnb/jazz tracks you fancy having a look at let me know. peace and heavy grooving! Johnny

Hi guys, Here's another great bit of grooving bass. Paul Jackson on Herbie's 1975 track "hang up your hang ups". Hope you have fun with this! [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=942"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=942[/url] best, Johnny

Hi guys, I recently went on a Bass Workshop mini-tour of the Academies of Music and Sound down in the South-East. I've made a little video diary and done a blog covering the kind of stuff we covered if anyone's interested; [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=812"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=812[/url] cheers & happy grooving, Johnny

Cheers dude, Ever since I switched to bass from guitar, I've been addicted to trying to play more in time. lol! Guys like Marcus, Pino and Anthony Jackson to me have such an unbelievable feel. Those 5 tips are some of the best things I've found along the way to try and get closer to these guys feel which is so hard to cop. I think it's easy to get up to 95% there with hard work and a lot of players do, but closing the gap to the remaining 5% is like the life long mission if you ask me!! ;-) peace, J [quote name='Blazenblue' post='891933' date='Jul 11 2010, 01:01 PM']I've been looking for exercises for all Areas of bass as I only snatch half an hour here and there at the moment. The article has an encouragingly relaxed tone and you describe the aim of each exercise precisely without being long winded. Thank-you for a great post ,this will help me become more satisfied with my bass playing ability.[/quote]

Hi guys, here's another wee transcription. This time it's a look at the african 12/8 grooving on "proof" from the 1991 Paul Simon Live in Central Park concert. It's a little insight into a part of what's a great overall gig full of some world class bass. [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=783"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=783[/url] cheers and keep on groovin, Johnny

Hi guys, Here's another mini transcription/lesson, this time Marcus Miller with Chaka Khan on 1980's clouds: [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=755"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=755[/url] peace, Johnny

cheers Kophyn, Yes - it should be 8th notes. Which means that you have to play one note on the click and note right in the middle of the 1/4 click at a low speed, and judging where that is, is where the improvement comes. I made a mistake with the notation and wrote 1/4 notes! thanks for letting me know J [quote name='Kohpnyn' post='880590' date='Jun 29 2010, 04:42 AM']Good stuff. A question though - For the first exercise, the little bit of notation at the end of the paragraph says to play quarter notes, but you seem to play it in eighth notes. Which one are you meant to play?[/quote]

Like this A Nitti one! Cheers for the heads up woodster. J [quote name='woodster' post='877929' date='Jun 26 2010, 08:05 AM']Great article.... Timing is so often down the list of skills that bass players feel they need. I use this one, from Adam Nitti, with my students..... [/quote]

Hi guys, I've done a video and article on my Top 5 Timing Exercises on my site. [url="http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=671"]http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=671[/url] They're inspired by various ones i've picked up over the years from Carol Kaye, Victor Wooten, others or adapted myself etc... Would be interested to hear of any other ones that pros or students have used to good effect. peace, Johnny