Huw Foster

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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 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

Quick Lick 2 – Phrygian Phunk

It’s time for another Quick Lick! After a recent discussion with a student on modes, here’s a little Phrygian exercise. Enjoy! If…

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Posted on June 4, 2021 by huwfoster in Quick Licks, Tutorials, Video

Quick Lick 1 – Parallel Major 7ths

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…

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Posted on May 12, 2021 by huwfoster in Quick Licks, Transcriptions, Video

BL007 Slap in E with superfast fill

Time to get slap-happy! This is a typical slap line in E – you could play it over any funk vamp on…

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Posted on August 22, 2015 by huwfoster in Basslines, Video

BL006 Synth bass jam 2

The sequel! This one was inspired by some great pedals I got recently, all made by 3 Leaf Audio. Check them out!

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Posted on June 7, 2015 by huwfoster in Basslines, Video

BL005 Funky pick riff with fills

The transcription and backing track have now moved to my Patreon page. Click here to get them.

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Posted on April 5, 2015 by huwfoster in Basslines, Video

BL004 Synth bass jam

The transcription and backing track have now moved to my Patreon page. Click here to get them.

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Posted on June 25, 2014 by huwfoster in Basslines, Video

BL003 Minor groove with 16th note fills

I love the sound of flatwounds on a P-bass. Sometimes there’s nothing better. The transcription and backing track are now available on…

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Posted on June 25, 2014 by huwfoster in Basslines, Video

BL002 Marcus Miller style slap with fills

The transcription and backing track have moved to my Patreon page. Click here to get them!

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Posted on February 8, 2014 by huwfoster in Basslines, 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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