An exceptional lesson. Absolutely top class. 2 brilliant tips excellently explained. The “rest” makes so much sense The “shorts“ is where I struggle. A lot of other bass players and non bass players have told me that I regularly “choke” the notes when I’m playing, way too much staccato. This observation has merit as I can see that in some of my playing but I also appreciate where staccato is so important such as in the main bass riff in Adam Clayton Bass Line in “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for”. So sometimes I do it when it’s needed and other times I over egg it with staccato when it’s probably not necessary. Your insights and advice are invaluable, thank you 🙏
Glad you found it useful Niall. Staccato notes are very useful. but as you say, you can't use them all the time. When practicing, as an exercise, try to hold notes down for their full note-length and see how you get on. In some situations you want that full tone on a note.
Always appreciate your lessons Greg. Sorry to correct you but I'll Take You there is by The Staple Singers, not sisters. As mentioned in another's comment I learned it differently also. How about an extended video of the whole song with the classic solo?
Of course, The Staple Singers'! Not the first time I've got a name incorrect 😂 I agree, I'm pretty sure the main riff is actually A-G not G-Gb as I originally thought! Do you mean the nice bass counter-melody later on in the song? I've always liked that section. Good idea to make a lesson on this bass line.
Thanks for another great lesson, Greg! This is a reminder how many of the memorable classic bass lines are relatively simple, but with impactful finesse.
Dig The New Intro There Brother G - Yes , The Rest Is So Valuable - Cutting Those Notes Adds A Spicy Feel For Sure And I Enjoy Those Over A Walking Or Leading Notes Back To That Root Note - Way Cool Stay Fabulous , Cheers
Thanks. Great advice. A nerd point. Recordings use compression. Big PA rigs you might DI into use compression. In the same way as a metronome exposes rhythm I suggest bassists learn how to use compression to control their muting and articulation.
I prefer to use control my muting and articulation naturally and then compression is applied afterwards, either on my DAW or front of house as you mentioned. I don't use a compressor on my pedalboard.
@@GregsBassShed pedals weren't available first years I was playing so yes I wonder if my muting and articulation would be worse if they had been. I started using one playing with a keyboard M D where I didn't want to risk popping much over him in the mix. Now its on about a quarter of the time but I often don't bring it or only use it for specific sounds.
@@GregsBassShed I play it like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--STXznXKD3Q.html but play the open A. I think that's the line though? 👍
