musicbassman Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 So.... I've finally got round to learning Rhythm Stick. It's a monster bass line I've been meaning to learn for a while. Any other ideas for great bass lines to study? (I'm planning on 'What is Hip?' next) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengistPod Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Rhythm Stick is a fun one when you finally get it to flow. I like a lot of Geddy Lee's lines - many of them use patterns you're familiar with, but used in ways you might not have thought of. For example, "Circumstances" has a great signature riff, as does "Freewill" which also includes a nice solo section with variations on a theme. Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" is the one I currently have on my "to figure out" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The one that makes you happy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, musicbassman said: So.... I've finally got round to learning Rhythm Stick. It's a monster bass line I've been meaning to learn for a while. Any other ideas for great bass lines to study? (I'm planning on 'What is Hip?' next) I’ve got a transcription of what is hip if you want it. It was an exam piece at uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) One of my favourites is ..."You're The One That I Want"...from Grease. Edited November 13, 2018 by Coilte 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicbassman Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 40 minutes ago, ambient said: I’ve got a transcription of what is hip if you want it. It was an exam piece at uni. Thanks Ambient - for me, working out the line for myself entirely by ear is all part of the learning process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Coilte said: One of my favourites is ..."You're The One That I Want"...from Grease. Love playing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Currently trying to get The Real Me by The Who nailed. Being in a Mod band with quite a following on the scene people will notice if it's not bang on so near enough isn't good enough. It's like a three minute, hundred miles an hour solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 8 hours ago, musicbassman said: So.... I've finally got round to learning Rhythm Stick. It's a monster bass line I've been meaning to learn for a while. Any other ideas for great bass lines to study? (I'm planning on 'What is Hip?' next) Occasionally I have to learn songs that I don't like for wedding gigs so I always have something ready at the end that I enjoy playing. At the moment it is this version of What Is Hip - I find it easier to play than the original despite being a lot faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Vulfpeck - Dean Town is a good workout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicbassman Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Delberthot said: Occasionally I have to learn songs that I don't like for wedding gigs so I always have something ready at the end that I enjoy playing. At the moment it is this version of What Is Hip - I find it easier to play than the original despite being a lot faster Jeez - that is seriously quick !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) We've recently started playing ,run to the hills, number of beast,Steve Harris is monster bass player ,and it's hell of a workout for your fingers and there's no one to touch him in his style of playing, and we all love playing them as none of us have for years 😀👍 Edited November 13, 2018 by kevvo66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Click on my signature image for a link to my Spotify playlist with countless great bass lines in. You can even add your own favourites too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, HengistPod said: Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" is the one I currently have on my "to figure out" list. I'm currently learning / practicing that one (thanks to that nice man "Mark" at talkingbass.net, for the fancy instrumental section) ... struggling with playing at the dusty end though, and that's me at only 80bpm -- never mind getting up to the full 107! "I was made to love her" is a bit of a mission / labour of love, but not too bad... although to be fair I'm not playing that at full-speed yet, either. Hendrix's bassline under "All along the watchtower" is on my bucket list too. 👍 Edited November 14, 2018 by Ricky 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Bach cello suite I'm still working on that one it's a swine it's probably gonna haunt me till I get it spot on, which could take some time!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Coilte said: One of my favourites is ..."You're The One That I Want"...from Grease. Isn‘t that originally with a pick? Which, if it is, would make it even trickier (for me at least). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus is an immensely fun song to play, especially the instrumental parts of the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Rio by Duran Duran is good fun. Kate Bush’s Babooshka, although not fast, has some interesting note choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Used to do this in a band with a female singer (which is kind of essential). Just love this bass line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Some of the basslines that I most enjoy playing in my current band: Let's Dance (David Bowie) Start (The Jam) Maneater (Hall & Oates) S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 You want good bass lines? Start at the beginning of Motown and work forwards. Same with Stax. Same with Aretha Franklin, Chic, Keb Mo, Incognito, Steely Dan, Little Feat, the list of good bass lines goes on. . . . . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 My approach is to improving is to master my bucket list of bass. This is around 150 tunes which includes Rhythm Stick and Sir Duke. I'd recommend a few more Stevie Wonder tunes like Masterblaster and I Wish. Other great ones to have under your belt are Club Country by The Associates, Kajagoogoo's Too Shy, Level 42's Love Games & Hot Water, Life in Tokyo & European Son by Japan and some lines that were actually done on a Fairlight esp Hyperactive by Thomas Dolby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Depends what you want to play or the style you want to have. If the part has techniques, phrasing or style that you would never use in the music you like to play then I dont see the point in learning to play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 17 hours ago, Maude said: Currently trying to get The Real Me by The Who nailed. Being in a Mod band with quite a following on the scene people will notice if it's not bang on so near enough isn't good enough. It's like a three minute, hundred miles an hour solo. Play the WASP version. Johnny Rod did a better job than JE did! Heresy I know - but it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm currently trying to nail Zoot Suit Riot by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. I've got to perform it on 15th December so I should really do more practice. Rehearsals are going reasonably well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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