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…

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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