bloke_zero Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I know it's only a handful of notes, but I'm struggling to work it out. There are a bunch of youtube versions all of which don't seem right except this guy: But I can't quite see what he's doing. Anyone know a good transcription, or where I can buy the sheet music? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Main section The riff is the same notes played twice in every bar, but played slightly differently the second time. C D D A D (the low D is followed by an open A then a D) repeat with slightly different timing on the first 2 notes. Middle 8 C C# D low G. Bb to B (hammer on the B). This guy seems to be playing a low F and sliding to the G, but the original just hits the G, which makes more sense to me. That's it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 3 hours ago, chris_b said: Main section The riff is the same notes played twice in every bar, but played slightly differently the second time. C D D A D (the low D is followed by an open A then a D) repeat with slightly different timing on the first 2 notes. Middle 8 C C# D low G. Bb to B (hammer on the B). This guy seems to be playing a low F and sliding to the G, but the original just hits the G, which makes more sense to me. That's it. Wow, thanks - that suddenly makes total sense and sounds right. I saw about 3 other youtube 'covers' that were resolutely not right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I am deeply ashamed! I've played this line covering the Chaka Khan tune "Like Sugar" but didn't realise where it came from. Thanks for posting - going to go and dig out the original now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Really great bassline and song, I’ve dabbled with this and it wasn’t as easy as it seems for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I always thought this was the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: I always thought this was the original Yep, I was saying I didnt realise Chaka had used it or where it came from! Shame on me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I think virgin used it on one of their adverts too a few years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Sam Wilkes plays it on 'Like Sugar'. Legend. Brings somethig different to it. https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2019/02/21/chaka-khan-releases-hello-happiness-with-sam-wilkes-on-bass/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 This is great! The only thing now is how do you mute that open D? With the open A after my normal right hand muting strategy isn’t working and left hand muting is hard because of the open string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 07/12/2022 at 14:40, chris_b said: Main section The riff is the same notes played twice in every bar, but played slightly differently the second time. C D D A D (the low D is followed by an open A then a D) repeat with slightly different timing on the first 2 notes. Middle 8 C C# D low G. Bb to B (hammer on the B). This guy seems to be playing a low F and sliding to the G, but the original just hits the G, which makes more sense to me. That's it. The middle sounds like F F# G on the Bass? That original video (Reggaebass posted) sounds sharp as well which doesn't help when transcribing. This video below is better you can hear the verse riff easier as well over the D minor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 3 hours ago, lowdown said: The middle sounds like F F# G on the Bass? You are right. I was playing the right notes and writing down the wrong ones!!! Sorry @bloke_zero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 17 hours ago, chris_b said: You are right. I was playing the right notes and writing down the wrong ones!!! Sorry @bloke_zero Nothing to apologise for! We've all been a 5th out. I was really struggling with the main riff. 21 hours ago, lowdown said: The middle sounds like F F# G on the Bass? That original video (Reggaebass posted) sounds sharp as well which doesn't help when transcribing. This video below is better you can hear the verse riff easier as well over the D minor. This is a much clearer version for bass. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKenrick Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 14:07, bloke_zero said: This is great! The only thing now is how do you mute that open D? With the open A after my normal right hand muting strategy isn’t working and left hand muting is hard because of the open string? If you've got two consecutive open strings descending then the left hand has to mute the higher one - in this case the D gets muted at the exact split second that you pluck the open A. This is a hard thing to get used to at first but it's hugely important. In general, the right hand takes care of all the strings below the one you're playing, the left hand mutes anything above the string being played. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 If anyone is interested, the Bassist with the Fatback Band back then was, 'Johnny Flippen'. He could certainly groove a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Keep On Stepping' is another good 'In The Pocket' track that he played on. There is a transcription and YouTube audio in the link below: https://basslessons.be/transcriptions.php?i=424 The bands Website: http://www.fatbackband.com/johnnyflippen.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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