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February 05, 2021

Elvis Costello And The Attractions - "Pump It Up"

February 05, 2021/ Dave Speranza
Elvis Costello And The Attractions - "Pump It Up"

Learn Bruce Thomas’ bassline on “Pump It Up” by Elvis Costello and The Attractions. Free bass tab download

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Elvis Costello, Bruce Thomas
January 30, 2021

"Paid in Full" and "Don't Look Any Further"

January 30, 2021/ Dave Speranza
"Paid in Full" and "Don't Look Any Further"

Bass tab, tutorial, and song info about “Paid In Full”

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January 30, 2021/ Dave Speranza/ 2 Comments
Eric B. and Rakim, Dennis Edwards, Duane Hitchings, 2Pac
January 23, 2021

"The Chain" Bass Tutorial and Transcription

January 23, 2021/ Dave Speranza
"The Chain" Bass Tutorial and Transcription

Learn the bassline to Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” as played by John McVie

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John McVie, Fleetwood Mac
January 16, 2021

"Wristband" Bass Tab and Lesson

January 16, 2021/ Dave Speranza
"Wristband" Bass Tab and Lesson

This week we’ll take a look at the great bassline on Paul Simon’s “Wristband” from his 2016 release Stranger To Stranger

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carlos henriquez, paul simon, stranger to stranger
January 08, 2021

"King Kunta" Bass Tab and Lesson

January 08, 2021/ Dave Speranza
"King Kunta" Bass Tab and Lesson

This week we’re taking a look at this great bassline from Thundercat on Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 release To Pimp A Butterfly.

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King Kunta, Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat
December 18, 2020

Donny Hathaway - "This Christmas" bassline

December 18, 2020/ Dave Speranza
Donny Hathaway - "This Christmas" bassline

Bass tab and video tutorial for Donny Hathaway’s 1970 Christmas anthem

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Donny Hathaway, Rhodes
December 11, 2020

"Audrey's Dance" (the Twin Peaks bassline)

December 11, 2020/ Dave Speranza
"Audrey's Dance" (the Twin Peaks bassline)

Taking a look at the bassline that runs throughout Twin Peaks

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Angelo Badalamenti, Twin Peaks
December 04, 2020

Red Clay / Sucka N***a Basslines

December 04, 2020/ Dave Speranza
Red Clay / Sucka N***a Basslines

Taking a look at the bassline on “Red Clay”

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Ron Carter, Michael Moore, Freddie Hubbard, Jack Wilkins, A Tribe Called Quest
November 27, 2020

Two Basslines on "Big Chief"

November 27, 2020/ Dave Speranza
Two Basslines on "Big Chief"

Looking at the bassline on two recordings of “Big Chief”

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Professor Longhair, Wardell Quezergue, David Lee Watson
November 20, 2020

How To Play "Beastly" On Bass

November 20, 2020/ Dave Speranza
How To Play "Beastly" On Bass

Bass tab and lesson for Vulfpeck’s “Beastly" played by Joe Dart

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Joe Dart, Vulfpeck
November 13, 2020

"Groove Me" Bass Lesson and Tab

November 13, 2020/ Dave Speranza
"Groove Me" Bass Lesson and Tab

Bass tab and lesson for Groove Me

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Vernie Robbins, King Floyd, Wardell Quezergue, Malaco Records
November 06, 2020

"This Charming Man" Bass Lesson and Tab

November 06, 2020/ Dave Speranza
"This Charming Man" Bass Lesson and Tab

Bass tab and lesson for “This Charming Man”

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The Smiths, Andy Rourke
October 31, 2020

"Stare And Stare" Bass Lesson and Tab

October 31, 2020/ Dave Speranza
"Stare And Stare" Bass Lesson and Tab

Bass tab, notation, and video lesson for this track off Curtis/Live!

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curtis mayfield, Curtis/Live!, Joseph 'Lucky' Scott, R&B, Soul
October 23, 2020

"Lively Up Yourself" Bass Lesson and Tab

October 23, 2020/ Dave Speranza

Download the tab and notation here

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Family Man, Bob Marley

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Dave Speranza plays the bass, builds websites, and sometimes pretends to be an economist. He lives and works in New York City.

October 19, 2020

"On A Plain" Bass Lesson and Tab

October 19, 2020/ Dave Speranza

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October 19, 2020/ Dave Speranza/ 1 Comment
Krist Novoselic, Nirvana

Dave Speranza

Dave Speranza plays the bass, builds websites, and sometimes pretends to be an economist. He lives and works in New York City.

July 13, 2017

"Express Yourself" Bass Lesson and Tab

July 13, 2017/ Dave Speranza

Download the tab here

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Melvin Dunlap, Charles Wright, R&B, NWA

Dave Speranza

Dave Speranza plays the bass, builds websites, and sometimes pretends to be an economist. He lives and works in New York City.

July 06, 2017

"I'll Take You There" Bass Tab and Lesson

July 06, 2017/ Dave Speranza

Free tab download here

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David Hood, Staple Singers, R&B, Soul, Muscle Shoals, FAME

Dave Speranza

Dave Speranza plays the bass, builds websites, and sometimes pretends to be an economist. He lives and works in New York City.

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