Huw Foster

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BL011 1 Loop, 5 Lines

I’ve finally come back to my Basslines series! It’s been a while since the last one. This one is a bit different…

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Posted on February 16, 2022 by huwfoster in Basslines, Tutorials, Video

Quick Lick 7 – Ghost Notes + Syncopation = Groove

0:00 Demo0:37 Intro0:56 Slower1:29 Dorian Mode3:07 16th Note Syncopation3:48 Ghost Notes6:17 Outro

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Posted on January 29, 2022 by huwfoster in Quick Licks, Tutorials, Video

5 Louis Johnson Basslines (and how to play them)

I’m back with another breakdown of 5 basslines! Just like the tutorial on Prince basslines that I made last year, in this…

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Posted on January 17, 2022 by huwfoster in Tutorials, Video

Quick Lick 6 – Left-Hand Muted 16ths

It’s been a minute since the last Quick Lick video. Here’s one that’s all about left-hand muting; a technique that frees up…

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Posted on December 1, 2021 by huwfoster in Quick Licks, Video

The Meters – ‘People Say’ bass playalong

Love this tune. The whole album (Rejuvenation from 1974) is full of bangers. George Porter Jr. is so good at conveying groove…

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Posted on October 19, 2021 by huwfoster in Playalongs, Video

Now on Ko-Fi

Hi everyone! I’m now on Ko-Fi, which is another way to support me (along with Patreon). If you like what I do…

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Posted on October 17, 2021 by huwfoster in Transcriptions

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 Demo0:40 Intro1:51 Breakdown2:50 Tips4:53…

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Posted on August 17, 2021 by huwfoster in Uncategorized

Squarepusher – Iambic 9 Poetry tutorial

I’ve loved this song for years! Thought it was about time for a breakdown. Head over to the transcriptions page to get…

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Posted on August 2, 2021 by huwfoster in Uncategorized

Quick Lick 3 – Drop-D Double Thumb

New Quick Lick! In this one, I give a brief explainer of double thumb technique and how I approach it. Transcription &…

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Posted on July 13, 2021 by huwfoster in Quick Licks, Tutorials, Video

Cory Wong – ‘Cosmic Sans’ bass playalong

This was really fun to do! Cory Wong is a fantastic guitarist, producer and songwriter, but he can also kill it on…

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Posted on July 4, 2021 by huwfoster in Playalongs, Transcriptions, Video
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Recent posts

  • BL011 1 Loop, 5 Lines February 16, 2022
  • Quick Lick 7 – Ghost Notes + Syncopation = Groove January 29, 2022
  • 5 Louis Johnson Basslines (and how to play them) January 17, 2022
  • Quick Lick 6 – Left-Hand Muted 16ths December 1, 2021
  • The Meters – ‘People Say’ bass playalong October 19, 2021

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