Members rpsands Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 So I've been on a song-learning kick lately, trying to push my skill envelope a little bit. Recently, I've learned Come Down by Bush (super easy), Still Remains by STP (tough, tougher coming up with my own fills), and Soul to Squeeze by RHCP (substituting the more basic riffs for some of the wanky fills toward the end that I couldn't figure out). Anyway, I hope that gives a rough idea of my skill level. Soul to Squeeze was probably the hardest song I've learned, period, though I am working on Lounge Act (nirvana) right now and that's pretty rough And so the question: Can I get some suggestions for good, fun, moderately difficult, and if possible distinctive basslines to learn? Stuff that is in standard tuning receives extra points, and stuff that you'd play at a party for people in my age group (25-30) also is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The entire first RATM album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Make Yourself and Morning View both have great Dirk lines. I would recommend his stuff off the SCIENCE album, but it's a tad more flashy than you probably want at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 david bowie - ziggy startdust: pretty cool line that follows the vocals alot, some quick, tricky parts that make it unique. alice cooper - no more mr nice guy: love this tune and it has a little bass solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 You want not too difficult, but still gives your hands a work out? Try learning White Zombies Black Sunshine. I've got it down now, but seriously need to work on my stamina to play the whole song without stopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members SunofNothing Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The Mars Volta Deloused in the Comatorium I like Inertiatic ESP It's easy note wise but a little tricky on rhythm. You can thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted November 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks fellas Nice to expand my musical horizons a bit. I totally forgot about Incubus, RSB. Great call there. I spent a long time learning a good amount of Pardon Me last year, and it was pretty challenging then despite being a simple song. It was a heck of a lot of fun though. White Zombie I think is a bit beyond my physical endurance at this point -- their lines are rarely terribly complicated but damn are they fast and notey! Stevie Wonder songs always have amazing basslines, will have to see if I can do some of those Some other good suggestions here! Thanks guys. I would say that what I'm looking for is songs that challenge me and help me think in new ways for writing my own stuff --- new ways to make cool use of intervals, etc. And also provide a solid rhythmic workout. And honestly, a little vanity of wanting to have cool sounding {censored} to whip out at guitar center or whatever Heh. I've been working on RATM's Killing in the Name Of, and that is one damned recognizable bassline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thread closed. esp Sir Duke. Not too hard to play but a real beotch to figure out by ear. Sounds harder than it is and impresses those at the local music store who are banging out Higher Ground for the 4,765th time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 We used to play both "The Warmth" and "Drive" in my cover band days. When you get both of those songs exactly in the pocket like they do, it's hard not to crack a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Blacked Eyed Peas - Let's get retarded. It'll take a bit to get it down at first, but it is really repetitive, and it'll get you better and playing across all four strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The entire first RATM album. +10000..... that was my favorite album to jam with when I was learning bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The entire first RATM album. I second that choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 A couple albums that I think have killer, different sounding basslines but would probably develop your skill at some techniques: Mr. Bungle- the self titledFaith No More- Angel Dust In particular Angel Dust is great for fingerstyle stuff, pick stuff, and slap/pop stuff; it's all over the place. Songs like "Crack Hitler" are simple note choice wise, but take a lot of endurance to play the whole way through... heck, learn all FNM, it's all good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Faith No More- Angel DustIn particular Angel Dust is great for fingerstyle stuff, pick stuff, and slap/pop stuff; it's all over the place. Songs like "Crack Hitler" are simple note choice wise, but take a lot of endurance to play the whole way through... heck, learn all FNM, it's all good stuff! Huge +1 They are hands down my all time fav band. I have the album cover to The Real Thing tattooed on the back of my right calf. Angel Dust is their high point (in a career chock full of them IMO), and a great tune from it to learn is Kidnergarten... bass solo with a flanger, what's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Huge +1 They are hands down my all time fav band. I have the album cover to The Real Thing tattooed on the back of my right calf. Angel Dust is their high point (in a career chock full of them IMO), and a great tune from it to learn is Kidnergarten... bass solo with a flanger, what's not to like? Dude, I spent a month or so learning FNM songs gearing up for a possible tribute band (that never came together) but during that time I learned a hell of alot that's for sure. One thing about Billy Gould I didn't realize is how tricky the timing of some of his fills is. Like "Falling to Pieces" sounds simple enough, but that song is tricky to totally nail timing wise, let alone technique wise... Basically point being- learn some Faith, it'll make you a better bassplayer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Dude, I spent a month or so learning FNM songs gearing up for a possible tribute band (that never came together) but during that time I learned a hell of alot that's for sure. One thing about Billy Gould I didn't realize is how tricky the timing of some of his fills is. Like "Falling to Pieces" sounds simple enough, but that song is tricky to totally nail timing wise, let alone technique wise... Basically point being- learn some Faith, it'll make you a better bassplayer! Indeed. I learned a ton of their stuff for the same reason, hoping to put together a tribute act, only to learn that the only thing more scarce than musicians who want to play FNM, is fans that would pay to see a tribute band play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Guns n roses first album. "Apitite for destruction." Duff does some cool bass lines that are quite easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Peaches -- The Stranglers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Huge +1 They are hands down my all time fav band. I have the album cover to The Real Thing tattooed on the back of my right calf. Angel Dust is their high point (in a career chock full of them IMO), and a great tune from it to learn is Kidnergarten... bass solo with a flanger, what's not to like? Kindergarten is my favorite Faith No More song. It gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Guns n roses first album. "Apitite for destruction." Duff does some cool bass lines that are quite easy. So true. Annoyingly they down tune 1/2 step, but great basslines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 So true. Annoyingly they down tune 1/2 step, but great basslines. Why is that annoying? A lot of bands do it, it makes singing a little more natural for some singers, it has nothing to do with trying to be heavier or anything. You could cover it in standard tuning using the same fingering positions and chords and most people wouldn't even know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skull Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Why is that annoying? A lot of bands do it, it makes singing a little more natural for some singers, it has nothing to do with trying to be heavier or anything.You could cover it in standard tuning using the same fingering positions and chords and most people wouldn't even know. It's annoying when you're trying to play along with the song and you sound out of tune to them. After being out of practice for a long time I found my hand cramping during Joy Division's "Isolation." That could be a good song for strength training. The opening riff of Rancid's "Rejected" is good to build up fast synchronization btwn. left and right hands. "Small Scale Wars" by Citizen Fish should be just fun to play and you get to funk out w/ it. "Money" by Pink Floyd. The album "Musical Bones" by Lee Perry and The Upsetters is a must for everyone here - even if you don't like reggae or want to play it you should hear it. I'm going to try to play some Scratch Acid and get back to you on what's best in terms of practice material, but if you have the album "The Greatest Gift" you should be able to find something you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 It's annoying when you're trying to play along with the song and you sound out of tune to them. Yeah, I'll give you that. What's even more annoying is when a band records some songs in standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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