Huw Foster Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I've started a new video series called Quick Licks (almost certainly not an original title, but does it really matter?). Here's the first one, all about Parallel Major 7ths. Full tutorial on all of the concepts in the video below - some parts in more detail than others, but hopefully a decent enough summary when needed! If you want to download the transcription and backing track, it's available on my Patreon, along with other rewards. Also, at the end I talk about my Hayman 40/40 bass - bought from this very forum! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Do you have any slow licks available, please? I am a true bassist... ...will get my coat... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Quick Lick 2 - Phrygian Phunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 New one up today, in which I give a brief explainer of double thumb technique and how I approach it. Transcription & backing track: https://www.patreon.com/huwfoster Contents 0:00 Demo 0:38 Intro 1:20 Technique 3:38 Breakdown 6:52 Outro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Great video Huw, I’m a big fan of your playing ☝️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 49 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Great video Huw, I’m a big fan of your playing ☝️ Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Quick Lick 4 - Shake It! (a.k.a. those trills that only bass players seem to do) Transcription & backing track available for Patreon subscribers. Contents: 0:00 Demo 0:40 Intro 1:51 Breakdown 2:50 Tips 4:53 Outro 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Quick Lick 5 - Double-Stop Slap Contents: 0:00 Demo 0:38 Intro 1:38 Breakdown 7:19 Outro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I’ve just discovered this thread and love the approach; simple clear explanations of useful phrases. Just what I need🙂 Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 12 hours ago, Velarian said: I’ve just discovered this thread and love the approach; simple clear explanations of useful phrases. Just what I need🙂 Thanks Ah thanks! Glad you like the approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Quick Lick 6 - Left-Hand Muted 16ths Contents: 0:00 Demo 0:47 Intro 1:51 Context 2:18 Muting Techniques 3:15 Intro to LH Muting 3:59 Breakdown 6:56 Outro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Quick Lick 7 - Ghost Notes + Syncopation = Groove 0:00 Demo 0:37 Intro 0:56 Slower 1:29 Dorian Mode 3:07 16th Note Syncopation 3:48 Ghost Notes 6:17 Outro As always, transcription & backing track available on Patreon 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) (Obviously, use your judgment when considering what's appropriate for the gig - not everyone needs to hear a double thumb rendition of Valerie) PDF & backing track: https://www.patreon.com/huwfoster Anaconda Ultra P4 Essence: https://www.anacondabasses.co.uk/ 0:00 Demo 0:40 Intro 1:09 Why use more than one technique? 2:31 Pick 5:04 Fingerstyle 6:43 Slap 8:39 Double Thumb 11:12 Final thoughts Edited September 12, 2022 by Huw Foster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Quick Lick 9 - Palm Muted Shuffle Because Pino Palladino lives rent-free in every bassist's head PDF & backing track: https://www.patreon.com/huwfoster 0:00 Demo 0:50 Intro to palm muting 4:04 Breakdown 8:18 Final thoughts Edited November 11, 2022 by Huw Foster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrderbikov Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Do you have some videos for begeinner player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 01/12/2022 at 08:56, petrderbikov said: Do you have some videos for begeinner player? Hi Petr, at the moment most of mine are intermediate, but I'll aim to get more beginner level videos out there asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 29/01/2022 at 12:24, Huw Foster said: Quick Lick 7 - Ghost Notes + Syncopation = Groove 0:00 Demo 0:37 Intro 0:56 Slower 1:29 Dorian Mode 3:07 16th Note Syncopation 3:48 Ghost Notes 6:17 Outro As always, transcription & backing track available on Patreon I always think of Bernard Edwards for the Dorian mode, fantastic lesson and thanks for the upload. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Quick Lick 10 - Funk Slap with 2 Fills This one is all about 'the 1'. As the great Bootsy Collins once said: "...that's the FUNK." 0:00 Demo 0:40 Intro 1:17 Breakdown 1:51 Main riff 3:09 Fill 1 5:21 Fill 2 7:17 Final thoughts PDF (in tab and notation) and backing track available on Patreon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 Quick Lick 11 - Finger Funk Dexterity PDFs and backing track available on Patreon for Pentatonic Patrons and above. 0:00 Demo 0:44 Intro 1:48 Context 3:12 Breakdown 8:17 Final thoughts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Quick Lick 12 - II-V-Fun Because jazz harmony doesn’t need to be boring? I don’t know. Coming up with titles is hard. Anyway, enjoy this G minor neo-soul groove with a 16th note II-V-I lick. PDFs & track available on Patreon. 0:00 Demo & Intro 1:04 Context & Theory 6:00 Breakdown 12:24 Technique 13:51 Applying elsewhere 14:57 Outro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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