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Julia explains how to make your bass playing sound more like the legendary Motown Session Bassist James Jamerson. Including playing tips, a short guide how to make a foam mute out of a sponge and of course some tasty playing from Julia! What is your favourite James Jamerson Bassline? Let us know in the comments!
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:41 playing with one finger instead of two
1:22 play a lot of open strings
1:48 His Gear: P Bass, flatwounds & foam mute
1:59 how to make a foam mute out of a kitchen sponge
2:22 playing with foam mute
2:42 James Jamersons general approach to basslines
3:21 playing song | Ain't That Peculiar by Marvin Gaye
4:20 conclusions
4:43 Julia's favourite James Jamerson bassline
5:15 what's your favourite James Jamerson bassline?
5:23 thanks for watching & please subscribe
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@daviddesmond2143 3 года назад

As a 69 year old guy in the USA who has been playing bass guitar for 56 years, I have to compliment this young lady for doing a great job playing and narrating this video. Great job Julia.

@rcjr.7725 3 года назад

She is a true cat respectable honest very intelligent and she knows her music two thumbs up to this lady I would love to just Jam one song with her why can't all musicians just be like this smooth as silk and just let the music do the talking she is a breath of fresh air

@tomohara640 3 года назад

Julia, such a pleasure to listen to you. Have you ever played/ disected Tower of Power's bassist, Rocko Prestia's lines. He's my favorite.

@AlanHope2013 3 года назад

@@rcjr.7725 She lets the music do the talking, but she's also really good at doing the talking. Her accent is so cute, Chames Chamerson.

@jeffreymartini2248 3 года назад

@@tomohara640 That would be a great video! He and Jamerson are my heroes.

@andyhawkins642 2 года назад

Have you come across Norman Watt Roy? He played with Ian Dury, among others.

@tylerthompson1842 3 года назад

“I Was Made To Love Her” his use of chromaticism is absolutely brilliant in that song. His playing is so busy but every note is perfectly placed. He was the heart and soul of Motown Records.

@stevorockswoopwoop 3 года назад

I just wanted to like this comment twice!

@mrkdemeritt 3 года назад

Amen. You know what one of the best things about living in North Carolina is, it's close to South Carolina and Charleston where James was born 👍👍🎶🎶 I make it a habit to tell people or more like cashiers many don't have a clue when I'm talking about LOL

@santosmadrigal3702 2 года назад

Whoever played bass on " wish " by Steve Wander was on fire ... At the end , the bassist starts doing outrageous stuff ... My favorite part of any recording is at the fade . The player has no inhibitions a by the end of a song .

@MisterRlGHT Год назад

@@mrkdemeritt No doubt, but don't forget to brag on all the cats from North Carolina, like John Coltrane, George Clinton, Thelonious Monk, Earl Scruggs, Max Roach, Link Wray, Charlie Daniels, James Taylor, Doc Watson, and Maceo Parker, just to name a few. And the many ladies too, like Roberta Flack, Etta Baker, Tori Amos, and on and on.

@stevehurl298 3 года назад

An important reason these bass lines are so good is that they sit in arrangements that leave room for bass fills and the types of lines he liked to construct. Setting up an excellent groove requires alert, sympathetic ears among all players. So, hats off to all of the funk brothers.

@silentyouber2816 3 года назад

Yes, you can have the space and still not be able to play the way He did. There is a reason why the motown legends gave him the space to freely create cause they knew He WAS A LEGEND AT IT. They knew He was SPECIAL.

@1998XBOX 3 года назад

”What’s happening brother” have the coolest bass sequence in my opinion.

@michaelx9079 3 года назад

Apparently jamerson played the whole what's going on session laying on his back blind drunk!

@1998XBOX 3 года назад

@@michaelx9079 Now that is pretty epic

@lyndamcardle4123 3 года назад

Very much under-rated track Erik ...!

@kamogeloboale1051 3 года назад

My 2nd favourite, after "Save The Children"

@dard4642 3 года назад

I've spent the last few weeks finally learning this song on bass (it's always been my favorite from the album). It is never taking me this long to figure out how to play a song. I would set aside an hour or so a day to work on it and there are a few bars (like literally one bar at a time) that took me over two hours to figure out and perfect. I can play it straight through now, note for note. It's a super short song to listen to but, when you're playing it, it's even shorter.

@nikikovacs1923 3 года назад

According to his biography, when asked why he never changed the strings on his Precision Bass, James Jamerson answered this: "The dirt keeps the funk."

@serdarkaraca9172 3 года назад

Of course that was a joke. The real reason being that he uses flatwounds. You don't need to change flatwounds as they don't damage.

@GamerDude779 3 года назад

True, but actually it was "the gunk keeps the funk"

@mhlevy 3 года назад

Carol Kaye had a similar reply... She says when the strings needed to be changed, she's just trade her p-bass in for a new one...

@weschilton 3 года назад

@@mhlevy Haha

@ianisaacs2340 3 года назад

@@GamerDude779 if you really want to be a stickler, I believe it was “the *JUNK keep the funk”, according to James Jamerson Jr.

@henryfraticelli7738 4 года назад

My favorite is. Darling Dear. By the Jackson 5.

@philippebleau4809 3 года назад

I was made to love her - Stevie Wonder - a classic

@paulg9038 4 года назад

Bernadette I remember being knocked out by the bass line when I first heard it. And I still think that Jamerson's bass 'melody' is more memorable than the vocal melody.

@ianisaacs2340 3 года назад

Ain’t no mountain high enough is my favorite, I also absolutely love “Darling Dear” by the Jackson 5. Jamerson goes crazy!!!

@adriennepender673 3 года назад

Yes! Darling Dear is an absolutely underrated J-5 classic!

@chriscuthbertson 4 года назад

My favorite Jamerson bass line is 'Reflections'. The way it interweaves with the vocal line is amazing.

@jimmyjam5358 4 года назад

So smooth as always... “Bernadette”

@TheTrollMastah 3 года назад

“Darling Dear” is my favorite Jameson line. That and “I Second That Emotion” or “My Heart Is Like A Clock” all super super good

@RicePlaysBass 3 года назад

He didn’t play on that track. It’s Wilton Felder who was nominally a saxophone player.

@observer74 3 года назад

Darling Dear may be one of the greatest bass performances ever captured on tape.

@Greyareas27 2 года назад

Yes I agree, but for clarity, I am talking about the Jackson Five version rather than the original version by Smokey and the Miracles. Is that the one you're referring to?

@timvanboening9432 4 года назад

My favorite is “What’s Going On,” as many others have said. That whole song evokes so much power and beauty and pain.

@genecawley Год назад

My personal favorite is "Reflections" by The Supremes. Great job explaining James Jamerson's technique and tone. Extremely well done.

@soul_libre 3 года назад

"Bernadette!" Thats one of my all time fav bass lines.

@donh5794 3 года назад

Here here, Bernadette

@GabrielRodriguez-wo8rd 3 года назад

That is so so true!

@quicksite 4 года назад

"It's a Shame" (The Spinners) -- the way the bass enters for one... complete awesomeness number two

@stuartmoore6310 3 года назад

Julia, u reading this...?

@SuperLuckyCat7 2 года назад

Julia! You're amongst the best. And your smile when you're 'in the Zone' is just so lovely. And inspiring - Way to go👍🏆

@BrentonStirm 4 года назад

My favorite Jamerson bass line is always "What's Going On". Very melodic with great flow. Also, he recorded it in one take while being drunk and laying on his back on the floor with the chart being held in front of him.

@hannesskarstedt8547 3 года назад

Best bass line of all times: "What's going on" by Marvin Gay

@martinheath5947 4 года назад

Fun fact: Jamerson's basses had the original pickup cover which he rested his pinkie and ring finger on for stability and he always plucked in the same position just forward of the cover using a floating thumb technique to assist with muting the lower strings. A P bass originally came with a piece of foam attached to the underside of the bridge cover pressing on the strings from above. Nice playing :) Bass line from Love Is Here And Now You're Gone is a thing of beauty worth learning.

@marquee6 Год назад

I put the bridge cover on all my P Basses with foam attached. Sounds great!

@zacharygilbride486 4 года назад

I've always loved the bass line from Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On".

@bartpike441 4 года назад

The whole what's going on album from beginning to end is what changed my life when I was about 16

@bolder2009 3 года назад

Me too, at 16.

@homeworldmusic 3 года назад

Yeah, shining moment of hope, optimism, realism and open-eyes, and then the Empire struck back

@simonprs 4 года назад

For me the bass in 'What's happenin brother' is just just pure genius Great video, well done 🙌🏽

@clapyourhands1956 3 года назад

👏👏👏👏

@germandiaz2684 2 года назад

There so many of his, but, it's hard to argue with you bro. 👌🏼

@rsmith7853 2 года назад

Hey Julia, just wanted to say thanks for the education I'm getting from your videos! The enthusiasm you bring for the music is contagious. 😊

@rickkline2887 3 года назад

I’d have to say “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye, especially after hearing the story about how Jamerson recorded it.

@jeremymckinney2269 3 года назад

Yeah.....he did that song drunk, laying on his back on the floor with his bass.....and in one take.....freaking unreal.....

@halcop 4 года назад

My favorites are Darling Dear and What's Happenin' Brother.

@jeffnthebay 4 года назад

Wow, thank you for keeping the memory of James alive. So great to see the respect and appreciate your video so much.

@lanetahunter1767 3 года назад

Favorite James Jameson bass line "Standing In The Shadow of Love".

@davidrader5765 3 года назад

Everyone has mentioned my favorites, I love "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing, " so melodic, his lines are like counterpoint melodies made up on the fly. Like Hendrix and Jaco, there was music before and then after James Jamerson. Like them, he changed everything and showed just what could be done on their instrument.

@samboliah3691 4 года назад

I can't help myself. I think James really liked The Four Tops, he always seemed to play something special for them. "What's going on" is also a huge favorite, the legend behind the recording of it, is also very entertaining.

@sebastianq4334 4 года назад

that legend is about the song "whats happening brother"! which is why is the most unhinged line on bass history..., the line on "whats going on" was written by David Van De Pitte, arranger on that record and fellow bassist of James when he played at the Detroit Orchestra, James only played what was on the chart if David wrote it because he had so much respect for him. much love!

@davidrader5765 3 года назад

As soon as I start the bass line, people start to dance, young and old alike. We play it and go right into Same Old Song another great bass line. They all are! James Jamerson and Duck Dunn are the reason I wanted to play bass guitar starting in high school.

@rcjr.7725 3 года назад

I love this lady and I love James Jamerson the Motown scene influenced me More Than Words will say thank you

@woodytheman2497 3 года назад

Ultimate JJamerson song is For once in my life. Playing the melody and with all the fill-ins. Take another listen.

@pcread 3 года назад

Darling Dear, This Old Heart of Mine, but above all How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone. Pure genius.

@boyonbass 3 года назад

All the songs he played on are Sooper-KILLER! I love that there,are many faves bt us all! All his playing is great on all!

@salliemusic5016 4 года назад

Great demo. Another highlight of his 'hook' tone was that you can hear his fingertip right at the top of the attack. If you try to mimic the sponge just by rolling off the tone, you'll lose that fingertip tap. Compressors also help to mimic the sponge. Recordings were tone and volume on full into a DI.

@agent_chartreuse 2 года назад

James Jamerson as well as Bob Babbitt (Motown bass lines in general) inspired me to pickup the bass. My favorite line by James Jamerson is the Miracles' "I Second That Emotion"

@LiveArtPresents 8 месяцев назад

"My Girl" first JJ bass line I learnt and stays with me ever since. Simple and effective, and makes the song work.

@expatg2 4 года назад

Loved watching you play the bass line for "Ain't That Peculiar". I'm actually enamored with "What's Going On" and "That's The Way Love Is".

@fernandolobato7771 4 года назад

All the songs with Steve Wonder! Incredible grooves!!

@joechilds9448 4 года назад

Just picked the bass back up haven't played in 19 years. My life is now complete thanks!! New sub for sure

@ralphmays2696 2 года назад

Hi, love your show, I was a sideman bass player on the road with some of Motown stars back in the day. Thanks, Julia for playing some of James's songs! They sound as good as they did back in the day on West Grand Blvd in Detroit!

@clausm2203 4 года назад

Great playing and those squires sound great my favorite James Jamerson bass line is heard it through the grapevine

@rcjr.7725 3 года назад

I can't pick a favorite James Jamerson line I'm sorry I love them all way too much and you do a great job God bless

@selwynandrews9665 3 года назад

"What's Happening Brother" from What's Going On is my favourite James Jamerson bass line, followed closely by "For Once In My Life". Your enthusiasm is infectious, keep up the good work!

@robertyoung1777 2 года назад

Thank you. Great calm and detailed explanation with demonstration!

@D.Antony 3 года назад

Not only are you an excellent bassist but your knowledge of, and passion for, Funk and Soul music is second to none (I'd love to hear the story behind that some day). Keep up the good work.

@benmaguire4098 3 года назад

Hey Julia .. I am so glad for you that you have the regular gig at Thomann .. your infectious smile & cheerful attitude puts a smile on my face & you are a Gr8 Player too .. I like the No nonsense approach .. I wonder if you have heard of the Film " Standing in the Shadows " ? It is about the Funk Bros' & there are lots of gr8 music plus interesting stories .. .. Basically they were a bunch of Jazz musicians who all knew each other well & could turn anything into a groove .. it was as easy as falling down stairs for them many sessions .. They were basically in a little cellar / basement working for daily rates & glad to get the call .. Today is 21. 12 20 winter solstice here in Forest of Dean England so happy holidays if you read this & stay safe stay strong Bye .

@ralphheseltine8674 3 года назад

"Darling Dear" is not only my favourite Jamerson bassline , but my favourite of all time. Absolute masterpiece, best song i have ever learnt to play.

@victorm.photovic9983 3 года назад

I enjoy the obvious, which is that YOU enjoy playing the bass. That is very inspiring! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️😸😸😸👈🏽

@ppilasiewiczz 4 года назад

Great lesson💙🎶🙌🏽 My favorite bass line of Mr Jamerson is „Darling Dear”. Best for You, Julia. Respect for Your playing and teaching skills. It’s fantastic🔥🌸

@ThomannsGuitarsBasses 4 года назад

Thanks a lot Patryk! // Cheers, Julia

@kosmicwizard 4 года назад

TI Flats, foam and an Ampeg B-15 = Heaven

@tlcrf80mins73 3 года назад

The 'magic sponge' was a key part of my bass playing kit. Loved a bass with a bridge cover so I could stuff a washing up sponge in there. Great sound, great tone, great technnique - love your work.

@antoniovalachi7616 3 года назад

Just found this video...............loved every minute of it!! I have several favorite James Jamerson Basslines - Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself, Tempations - Get Ready, Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave. He was an amazing man!! I grew up listening to Motown loving every tune. What an era that was!!

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 4 года назад

Thank you Julia! Jamerson also plays on the Diana Ross version of “Ain’t no mountain...” “Darling dear” is also fantastic. Also worth mentioning that Mr Jamerson used “La Bella” deep talking heavy flats, which he never changed. There is a book and cd available “Standing in the shadows of Motown” which is very informative, not just on JJ, but the funk brothers too

@Joel-dj1ix 4 года назад

Duck Dunn used La Bella heavy flats as well. I got 'em on my P-bass and they deliver the goods.

@Omonk6 4 года назад

Currently learning 'What's Going On'. Super fun song to play on my Squier CV 70's P Bass. Just need to get a sponge.

@nufsed12 2 года назад

Hi Julia. I play guitar, pretty much exclusively for many years...a bit of drums and have been listening to you for a while. You've given me a much better appreciation for the bass. Thank you.

@selwynandrews9665 4 года назад

"What's Happening Brother?" from What's Going On? is my favourite, but I also really love "For Once In My Life". Thanks for a great video!

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 года назад

To find out more about James Jamerson, get a hold of “Standing in the shadows of Motown”, a book and CD about the “Funk Brothers”

@MisterRlGHT 3 года назад

Only music instruction book ever to be made into a stage production and then a major motion picture with follow-up tour.

@silentyouber2816 3 года назад

A lot of Jamerson's fan doesn’t seem to know this song. He is simply THE GOAT. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GoKqxpNougs.html

@MrEliaspalacios6 3 года назад

I just noticed that on my tablet. Looks very interesting

@Squares1960 4 года назад

Keeps me hanging on ' Disna Ross and the Supremes

@lonesomelou4188 3 года назад

My admiration is the beginning of "Reflections" by the Supremes. I love the interplay between the bass and guitar. Soooo cool.

@ronniemack4831 3 года назад

I don't play bass I just love music, and I love you for bringing these funky bass lines and giving us history on some of these bass players. I never knew all that about James Jamison. Keep up the good work. I am now a subscriber. Thumbs Up and the Bell.

@davidacanomusic 4 года назад

i think the best Jamerson line is “What’s happening brother”

@anthonycucchiara4118 2 года назад

Love your videos! I always learn something. I think you are a killer player with a very humble attitude. Keep on putting these great vids out.

@michaelrizun3403 4 года назад

James Jamerson makes it so great ! Period .

@mrj6642 Месяц назад

Simply a perfect short video, thank you! ❤

@krga94c 4 года назад

The Jackson 5 - I Wanna Be Where You Are : James goes through like 4 shifted grooves in this song. The bass really carries this song. One my favorite Jackson tunes. Not heard by most.

@mucklechumps 4 года назад

Such a great song. It's actually from Michaels 1972 solo album "Got To Be There".

@PirahnaheadDetroit 4 года назад

What I think gets a little deeper than that, is the Jackson 5ive’s rendition of “never had a dream come true” from the ABC album

@krga94c 4 года назад

@@PirahnaheadDetroit I'll check it out.

@sylart57 4 года назад

My favorite James Jamerson bass lines are, "For Once In My Life," and "I Was Made To Love Her," by Stevie Wonder!!! And, "Darling Dear," by The Jackson Five!!! He absolutely killed it!!!!!!

@ThomannsGuitarsBasses 4 года назад

Hey, I love "Darling Dear", great song! // Cheers, Julia

@Tony-tt5mn 4 года назад

I was made to love her was actually carol kaye on bass, killer line though. Quincy jones produced that one and brought a different crew. Similar muted tone, but played with a flat pick!

@smashogre4766 4 года назад

Had not heard Darling Dear before. Not sure how I missed that one, but wow, what a gem!

@kennet7837 4 года назад

@@Tony-tt5mn Nope! That fat tone is unmistakable. Definitely Jamerson!

@Tony-tt5mn 4 года назад

@Luigi ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ynuptADU0JE.html

@josephzummo9685 7 месяцев назад

Signed sealed and delivered I think is Jamerson. Used to play that one in my cover band. So much fun to lock in with the drums.

@CalvinMoore-sq9pn 8 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed this video about the great James Jameson. My favorite song by him is Inner city blues, Marvin Gaye.

@salz.7167 4 года назад

Julia, you play very well, and better than most demonstration videos on You Tube. He played notes where he felt like, so each line may differ from the previous, however, they were identical and consistent each time he played that particular song. Bernadette and Reach Out I’ll Be There are classic Jamerson baselines.

@albertallicock8218 4 года назад

This is awesome my favorite "Ain't That Peculiar"

@igmaribanez 4 года назад

speaking of bass line following the singer i think that "darling dear" with the jacksons is a very good example of james's genuis :) ty julia !

@Frankyhollywood68 3 года назад

Love you Julia. I love the bass line to marvin gayes 'what's going on'

@wolotho 4 года назад

Darling Dear! It’s one of the most difficult bass-lines ever for me... I wanted every note exactly the way James played it 😫😫😫😫 it never work out and still to this day I’m still trying to figure out that master piece....every verse has something different.......lessons🎶🎶🎶

@richieprimoretro 3 года назад

There's just way too many for me to choose a favorite - many have been mentioned here. One of his lesser known but superb bass lines is from 'It's A Shame' by the Spinners. Pure sweetness!

@stuartmoore6310 3 года назад

Yeah! That's the one i keep going back to!! That song has an amazing vocal track and killer bass groove. Stevie Wonder co-wrote and produced it! Good pick!!!

@baydog 2 года назад

@@stuartmoore6310 Fun Fact: G. C. Cameron sang both leads, the emotional pleading falsetto tenor contrasting with the baritone which near the end of the song becomes an emotional raspy gospel like shouty baritone. I thought the leads were done by 2 different singers until recently.

@perjohansson1258 3 года назад

Great video - thanks! And for making the connection between upright bassplaying, jazz and using the indexfinger only. Reminds me of Jerry Scheff, one of my all time favourites on the electric bass.

@johnfelser1164 4 года назад

Excellent job! Caused me to pull out my trusty P-Bass with the flats and throw a piece of foam back under the strings!!! I could listen to anythimg Jameson plays. Always been a hook player and appreciate your positive spin on it. Thanks 😊

@johnfelser1164 4 года назад

Finally stumbled upon my favorite! Classic Jamerson; not too much or too little; just right!!! (Spinners; It's a Shame) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5r3V0kEMuj8.html

@lofimijo208 4 года назад

the jackson 5s darling dear is so wild to me everytime i listen to it. to think of james prolly in his mid to late 30s writing and recording with a young michel is really something . i sometimes wonder if he is playing on the jackson 5's "to know" prolly one of my personal favorite underated jackson 5 songs

@dirkjanklijn9949 4 года назад

What I don't get is how or why anyone would dislike this video, great info, great demo.

@KenTeel Год назад

Oh man, not only does she play great bass, she'll steal your heart. Good job !!

@homeworldmusic 3 года назад

I don't remember ever before learning that James used one finger. Wow, as a pick-style casual bassist that stumbles over fingerstyle, this is a huge motivation!

@hubertlynch9931 4 года назад

Darling dear by the Jackson 5, great bassline by James Jameson! And I was made to love her by Stevie Wonder.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 года назад

James Jamerson is my all time favourite bass player. His playing moved my soul and my feet more than any other bass player, even more than the likes of Jaco, Palladino, Wooten, Mingus, Miller etc., great as they are. Most of the modern, technically gifted, soloist slappers, leave me cold and bored after a few minutes. JJ seemed to understand the role of the bass more than most, it is the soul of any great band.

@desmorga6757 3 года назад

I think some of the gospel bassists working now are continuing his legacy while incorporating that modern flair, Sharay Reed is deep as heaven.

@JamesSpeiser 3 года назад

odd you group Mingus is that description

@serdarkaraca9172 3 года назад

Stating your opinion is all good up to about line 4. But when you start grouping musicians in this way, you sound dumb. For example, in that list you mentioned, there is the least soloist, most accompanist, an icon of understanding the role of a bass hero Pino. Jaco practically invented everything we know about the electric bass. Random mingus throw in their (let’s not forget the double bass). I don’t think you listened to any of them. It seems you just threw out all the names of bassists you know. Here is a few you forgot: Sting, Stanley Clarke, Jone Paul Jones, Larry Graham, Nathan East, Paul Chambers, John Patitucci, Hadrien Feraud, Flea, Thundercat. Let me know if you need more names.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 года назад

@@serdarkaraca9172. Thank you for your “opinion”, which is pretty much dumb all the way through. The few names I mentioned, wasn’t an exhaustive listing, and was never intended to be. You could add Bernard Edwards, Chris Squire, Jean Jacques Burnel, Bill Black, Pete (mars) Cowling, “Duck” Dunn, Carol Kaye, Bob Babbitt, Mark King, Tal Winkenfeld, Joe Dart, Glenn Cornick etc. etc. Not forgetting the numerous youtubers out there in cyber space. Let me know if you need more names. Have a nice day, and be blessed.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 года назад

@@JamesSpeiser.Odd that you should make that comment. Have a nice day.

@jimknox3874 5 месяцев назад

Thank Julia for this video highlighting my favorite bass player

@SDesWriter 3 года назад

His up tempo version of Heard it Through the Grapevine is my all-time favorite bass line from anyone, but he has so many great songs that you could have 20 different favorites.

@michaelsnydermusic 4 года назад

Wow, that sponge trick is awesome!

@dontall71 4 года назад

A lot more consistent than muting with your right hand but you're not able to let a note ring out if you want to. I put a narrow piece of plastic packing foam under the strings next to the nut

@T3L3cast3r 4 года назад

@@dontall71 Next to the nut? That's interesting, I am curious how you do that. Doesn't that interfere with your open notes?

@chazharris8143 4 года назад

My fave: "For Once in My Life"- Stevie Wonder

@richardthompson3104 2 года назад

For me it's For Once In My Life. It can literally choke me up, what he does with what he is given (meaning what the other instruments are playing).

@lilmelvin11 3 года назад

A great Bass player, with eccentricities in his style. When I was younger and he was alive, he was always referred by McCartney and others stating their influences as "Jamie Jamerson" which fit his humorous playful style. He was the Boss of the Bass! Combination of Chops and Cool. Thank you!

@egordrozdenko7920 4 года назад

"Sweet daaaaarling deeear"... What a beauty!

@TranquiloTrev 3 года назад

His bassline on "Rock the boat" by The Hughs Corporation makes the song very danceable.

@homeworldmusic 3 года назад

Seriously? That's him too? The man got around...

@joeghacker 4 года назад

Always enjoy and learn from your videos!

@georgecovetskie6717 4 года назад

Great video. Yea, to know the old Motown playing still gets into todays players is a very good thing. It was soul, not trying to stand out, just hold the heart of a song.

@jacopo4-905 4 года назад

My favorite bass lines are : "Bernadette" , "Darling dear", "what's going on", "What's happening brother", "Reach out" and "I was made to love her". Ps : you are an awesome bass player!!! Hope you will do a special video for another symbol of bass : CAROL KAYE 👍😎😎😎

@URKillingme100 4 года назад

"What's Goin' On" was the first bass line I ever heard as a kid in the early 70's. Before that the bass was just a background instrument. It made me sit up and say, What is that instrument?