Bilbo's Transcription Archive

[ChrisDev]

7 hours ago, Bilbo said:

... (Marc Johnson is one who I struggle to transcribe)...

Bass Desires is amongst my favourite albums, but yeah, gave up trying to transcribe that one 🫤

[Bilbo]

Mine too, Chris. I have been listening to that one on and off since it came out. It remains an absolute favourite.

 

[Bilbo]

Another Mike Rutherford chart but this one is just a simple exercise for people to play on their first day as a reader. There are only two notes to read but it is all in reading the rhythm and phrasing the notes confidently. Commit, people. Commit! 'Broadway Melody Of 1974' from 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'.

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/broadway-melody-of-1974-genesis/

[Bilbo]

A partial transcription this time. This is the first 78 bars of 'Heart Of A Child' by Jeff Berlin from his 2002 album 'In Harmony's Way'. It stops where it does because, in a nutshell, I just could not figure out what he was doing. 5 over 4 sixteenths or 6 over 4? Or maybe both? If you can figure it out, let me know and I will try again.

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/heart-of-a-child-jeff-berlin/

[TorturedSaints]

Some great transcriptions there Rob, I’ve only just discovered this thread and your website. I’m looking forward to doing battle with War of the Worlds, Tubular Bells etc. Is there any way to send you a few coffee/beer tokens in appreciation?

[dmccombe7]

Hi Rob do you mind if i ask what software you are using to slow the songs down without detuning the music. ?

I have a few Magnum songs to learn and can't find TABS or transcript for any Magnum songs anywhere. Slowing down the songs might help me pick out the bass notes more easily as they fade into the background noise quite a bit.

Most of their songs are pretty straightforward with just the occasional ones having a nice wee bass run.

Dave

[Bilbo]

I use Transcribe from Seventh String. It only costs about £35 so it is not expensive and it is incredibly versatile. I have had my copy for years and have been upgrading for free repeatedly ever since I first got it. Incredible value for money. You can slow stuff down to 10% speed without changing pitch and you can isolate passages to focus in on one note or a phrase etc. It's marvellous for those tricksy little licks that you can't quite hear at full speed. I could never have done half of the stuff on the website without it.  Highly recommended. I then transcribe onto Sibelius which I have on a subscription for less that £20 a month (I can't remember how much).

 

https://www.seventhstring.com/

 

If you want any Magnum tunes off Chase The Dragon transcribed, let me know. I loved that album when I had more hair. 'The Teacher' is already up there!

Edited 2 hours ago by Bilbo

[Bilbo]

A bit of fun today.

 

Kermit Driscoll's part for 'Washington Post March' from the 1992 Bill Frissel album 'Have A Little Faith'. Great fun. I had to change the octaves a few times to keep the chart playable on a 4 string. There is an A below a low B in there so I suspect some detuning was going on. A couple of great licks in there but mostly is it roots and fifths.

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/washington-post-march-bill-frisell/

[Bilbo]

4 hours ago, TorturedSaints said:

Some great transcriptions there Rob, I’ve only just discovered this thread and your website. I’m looking forward to doing battle with War of the Worlds, Tubular Bells etc. Is there any way to send you a few coffee/beer tokens in appreciation?

 

No need for that, my friend. Just enjoy the website and 'pass it on' in any way you can. 

[dmccombe7]

29 minutes ago, Bilbo said:

I use Transcribe from Seventh String. It only costs about £35 so it is not expensive and it is incredibly versatile. I have had my copy for years and have been upgrading for free repeatedly ever since I first got it. Incredible value for money. You can slow stuff down to 10% speed without changing pitch and you can isolate passages to focus in on one note or a phrase etc. It's marvellous for those tricksy little licks that you can't quite hear at full speed. I could never have done half of the stuff on the website without it.  Highly recommended. I then transcribe onto Sibelius which I have on a subscription for less that £20 a month (I can't remember how much).

 

https://www.seventhstring.com/

 

If you want any Magnum tunes off Chase The Dragon transcribed, let me know. I loved that album when I had more hair. 'The Teacher' is already up there!

The Spirit and Sacred Hour are on the audition list i've been given. Its a Magnum tribute band. Got 10 songs to look at.

Dave