Huw Foster

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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

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

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

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

@samsonjatto x @huwfoster low volume remix

Samson put this clip on Instagram yesterday, so naturally I went mad and made a 1-minute low-volume remix. If you’ve read this…

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Posted on January 16, 2020 by huwfoster in Audio, Instagram, Video

Chaka Khan – ‘Move Me No Mountain’ bass playalong

I’m really enjoying having the time to transcribe and record some classic basslines. I’d been meaning to work out some of Anthony…

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Posted on January 14, 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

Patrice Rushen – ‘Music of the Earth’ bass playalong

Another video with the Hayman 40/40! It’s Patrice Rushen, so the original bass player can be none other than ‘Ready’ Freddie Washington….

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Posted on April 24, 2019 by huwfoster in Playalongs, Video

Haim – ‘If I Could Change Your Mind’ bass playalong

There’s some killer playing all over the first Haim album, but I think this one stands out for me. The pattern in…

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Posted on March 26, 2019 by huwfoster in Playalongs, 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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