Weekly Free Mini-Lessons (youtube & TABS) thread

[hestan]

Hi guys,

As i'm continuing with doing weekly mini lessons, I thought it'd be best to start a new thread and post any future ones on here - (keep it all in the same place and tidy etc...:-)

here's the latest

- a look at my fav 16 bars from Marvin Gaye's 1971 "what's happening brother"... - it's not in the 'standing in the shadows of motown' book.

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

Have fun :-)

safe,

Johnny

[hestan]

Hi guys,

here's the second part of my video lesson and TAB for incognito "talkin loud"

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

cheers,

J :)

[hestan]

Hi guys,

Here's a video, TAB & score on Stefan's playing on "pantala naga pampa" from Before these crowded streets:

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

ps - thanks for the feedback so far - I appreciate it.

cheers,

J :)

[hestan]

Hi guys,

here's a look at the funky bass playing on the track "Runaway" by UK acid-jazz group Jamiroquai:

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

enjoy :)

J

[hestan]

Hi Guys,

Here's a look at the first verse and chorus of Chuck Rainey's bass on Aretha Franklin's 1973 hit 'until you come back to me':

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

have fun!

J ;)

[hestan]

Hi guys,

I've done a video and article on my Top 5 Timing Exercises on my site.

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

They're inspired by various ones i've picked up over the years from Carol Kaye, Victor Wooten, others or adapted myself etc...

Would be interested to hear of any other ones that pros or students have used to good effect.

peace,

Johnny

[hestan]

Hi guys,

Here's another mini transcription/lesson, this time Marcus Miller with Chaka Khan on 1980's clouds:

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

peace,

Johnny

[woodnoize]

Johnny, thx for the My Top 5 Timing Exercises! i consider that one essential. keep the goodies comin'!

[hestan]

Hi guys,

here's another wee transcription. This time it's a look at the african 12/8 groove on "proof" from the 1991 Paul Simon Live in Central Park concert.

It's a little insight into a part of what's a great overall gig full of some world class bass.

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

cheers and keep on groovin,

Johnny

[hestan]

Hi guys,

I recently went on a Bass Workshop mini-tour of the Academies of Music and Sound in the UK. I've made a little video diary and done a blog covering the kind of stuff we covered if anyone's interested;

If nothing more, there's a great quote from Steve Smith about being a musician for life!

Bass Lessons in Muswell Hill and North London | Johnny Copland Bass Player & Producer

cheers & happy grooving,

Johnny