Bruno Mars – ‘Finesse’ synth bass playalong (short)
I bought a second-hand GoPro recently, and I had to learn this tune for a gig. Both are pretty fun!
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Aretha Franklin – ‘Get It Right’ bass playalong
I uploaded this playalong video last week. I had a huge amount of fun transcribing and recording this one. The album of…
Read moreN’Dambi – ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ bass playalong + transcription
[transcription] I decided to make a change from my usual approach to playalong videos with this one. I’ve transcribed Alex Al’s original…
Read moreToto – ‘Goodbye Elenore’ bass playalong
Continuing on a theme of plectrum basslines, here’s a deep cut by Toto. Original bassline by David Hungate. I’d been meaning to…
Read morePleasure – ‘Nothin’ To It’ bass playalong
Israel & New Breed – ‘Again I Say Rejoice’ bass playalong
I first heard this song some 7 or so years ago in 2010. I performed it for a friend’s masters recital, and…
Read moreGeorge Duke – ‘Reach Out’ bass playalong
Been meaning to do this one for ages. A great tune by one of the funkiest people of all time, featuring one…
Read moreThe Whatnauts – ‘Help Is On The Way’ bass playalong
When I was a student living in Leeds, I saw Maceo Parker play with his killer band. His bass player was (and I…
Read morePleasure – ‘Now You Choose Me’ bass playalong
The other day I picked up my Jazz from the Gallery in Camden, having just had it set up. (It plays beautifully…
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