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by hestan » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:04 am
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':
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=415
have fun!
J

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by foal30 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:55 pm
soul gold there comrade
what a tune
probably the high point of Aretha on Atlantic
not a bad bass line too...
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by hestan » Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:34 am
Hi guys,
Here's my latest transcription, a really cool tune one of my pupils brought in, by jazz pianist abdullah ibrahim:
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=619
cheers,
J;)
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by hestan » Sun Jun 27, 2010 2:25 am
Hi guys,
I've done a video and article on my Top 5 Timing Exercises on my site.
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=671
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
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by hestan » Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:50 pm
Hi guys,
here's another wee transcription. This time it's a look at the african 12/8 grooving 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.
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=783
cheers and keep on groovin,
Johnny
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by hestan » Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:54 pm
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!
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=812
cheers & happy grooving,
Johnny

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by foal30 » Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:45 pm
I've got a request actually comrade
if that is alright
the breakdown or unison line on Stevie Wonder's 'Master Blaster'
is this written as triplets or 16's.
I reckon I've got the line down but I can't write it out nicely.

it's starting to bug me.
in the verse ther is the odd triplet I can get that
it's just the 'fast' bit
any help appreciated
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by hestan » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:16 pm
Hi Foal,
Cheers for the request man. I'll definitely try and take a look at that in the near future on my site. I love stevie's bass parts - his synth parts are just as brilliant as his bass stuff from Nathan Watts so there's a mountain of great stuff in there for sure.
I'll check that out soon!
cheers,
Johnny
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by hestan » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:17 pm
ps - my latest mini-lesson on the site....
Hi guys,
Here's another great bit of grooving bass. Paul Jackson on Herbie's 1975 track "hang up your hang ups". Hope you have fun with this!
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=942
best,
Johnny
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by foal30 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:08 pm
crikey for a genuine spanking mug of Bass Paul Jackson is genuine.
these albums with HH are chockka with hard hitting righteous grooves
in the words of Brent Strathdee "Do It"!
and thanks John, any help appreciated.
i need to get a scanner then I could email where I'm up to.
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by hestan » Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:04 am
cheers Foal.
Yeah - by all means send me an email of your scanned transcription and i'll check it out when i get a chance.
You're right! - it's all about Thrust! Those grooves take bass to a new dimension of space-funk exploration
best,
Johnny
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by hestan » Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:37 am
Hi guys,
Here's a cool little piece of live hip-hop;
'Real People' by rapper Common, from a live show on Letterman:
http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=954
hope you enjoy and if there are any other funk/soul/rnb/jazz tracks you fancy having a look at let me know.
peace and heavy grooving!
Johnny