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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

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

5 Prince Basslines (and how to play them)

This was so fun to put together. Let me know your thoughts if you have any! That Spotify playlist is here. Any…

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Posted on May 22, 2021 by huwfoster in Tutorials, Video

Jamiroquai – ‘Runaway’ bass playalong

I’ve been meaning to transcribe this one for so long. In my opinion, ‘Runaway’ is a great example of solid pop songwriting,…

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Posted on May 10, 2021 by huwfoster in Playalongs, Transcriptions, Video

The Beatles – ‘Mother Nature’s Son’ solo bass cover

In this time of reflection, at the end of a turbulent year, we should give thanks to D major for just how…

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Posted on December 10, 2020 by huwfoster in Solo bass, Video

Jamiroquai – ‘Mr Moon’ bass playalong

I’ve been meaning to take down this bassline for years… I’m glad I finally did it, but what a roast! Those triple…

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Posted on February 4, 2020 by huwfoster in Playalongs, Transcriptions, Video

Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Subway To Venus’ bass playalong

I don’t know what it was that gave me the urge to revisit my teenage years – maybe it was the recent…

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Posted on January 8, 2020 by huwfoster in Audio, Playalongs, Transcriptions, Video

Aretha Franklin – ‘Until You Come Back To Me’ bass playalong

My friend Rob requested that we do this at our New Year’s Eve gig the other night. I’ve always been aware of…

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Posted on January 2, 2020 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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