Nice job. I used to place this in a band, the magic of the riff is getting notes to ring while others are being picked and having reverb on the bass. I'm glad you went to the source. I often find teachers showing a lick only to watch the artist play it differently. I am a stickler for getting it like it was written. It always sounds better whether your ears know it or not. You took the time to work out detail and taught it in an understandable way. You have my subscription Jeff. PS James James also plays guitar parts pretty accurately and is usually my go to guy when learning a new riff, but he is sometimes hard to follow. Thanks Brother!
Hey Scott! I try to do my homework on every tune by checking out live footage from the original artists. Glad you liked the video lesson and thanks for the killer comment!
Thank you! You are a great teacher. I've been playing for over 40 years, and been an Aerosmith longer. I've ham-handed this bass line until about a month ago when I was asked to help a friends band out. This is spot on and such a great lesson.
For all of those who are reading the comments sections or anyone who is serious about learning music, I will share a bit about myself. I have been studying guitar with him for about 6 years now and to this day Jeffrey still amazes and inspires me to want to learn more. He is an excellent teacher and will show you any style you want. When I first met Jeff, what stood out for me was that on my very first lesson, he asked and encouraged me to bring CD’s from artists of my choice. I always loved the Spanish guitar but couldn’t find a teacher who could show me the proper chord progressions being used on any of the CD’s I would bring to them to listen to. Long story short, my current teacher Jeff was able to match the chords and rhythm being used on the guitar songs from my favorite artists and I have been studying and learning from him since then. As far as I am concerned, Jeff is the best musician and composer I have had the privilege of studying with. I have lived in Seattle, WA my whole life and have never experienced real music until I met Jeff. Don’t waste time trying to learn how to play a song from a random You-Tube video because from my experience they are inaccurate versions of how a song should really sound and be played and also just cheezy interpretations of a song. You-Tube videos can be very misleading. If you want A+ results and answers when trying to figure out how to play a song on an instrument, then I highly recommend taking Skype lessons with Jeffrey Thomas because he is the best around and he also writes out the chords in tablature for his students to have material to study on their own with. Best of Luck to aspiring musicians.
+guitarragarcia George! Thanks for the comment man. I look forward to everyone of our lessons and hope to find more students like you who want to learn properly and get the details right. Book your free Skype guitar, bass or ukulele lesson with me today.
This is a huge help. I goofed around with the opening riff for two hours before finding your video. I got the whole song in the same amount of time. Thanks.
Cracking lesson. Really well laid out. Wish I'd seen it before I'd done a session on it! But....massively enjoyed listening to you - can't tell you how much I dig this. Thanks.
great lesson, thanks. here is a great link to a close up of tom playing since you mentioned you couldnt find one. Aerosmith Sweet Emotion Live Woodstock 94
Hey Dawayne, I saw this awhile after I put up my lesson. I think I got it pretty close following the studio version and as we all know parts get changed when you see live shows. That C to Bb Joe is playing over the static A bass vamp is not working too well...lol! Spinal Tap "Jazz Odyssey"
Wonderful walkthrough -- many thanks for providing! I play the opening riff slightly different though because it sounds better to my ears than the original. My .02
Hi Jeff, great video. Can you talk me through the timing that your saying out loud i.e. 1, 2 3 E and er... It seems a great way of learning the timing/grouping of notes
Poor Ron, are you having a panic attack Ron?...feeling a little anxiety? Here is a direct link for you to request the tab download. Is that too much "narrative" for you bud? jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/bass/aerosmith/sweet-emotion/
Straighten that plucking hand wrist up and get that right elbow off your ribs! Just messing with you, AIM student here, I heard that so many times by playing with my forearm on the bass.
Thank you sir for responding to my comment. They also wiped out the awesome ending of the song. Being such an Aerosmith fan since 1975, I won't even listen to those versions.
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Nice job. I used to place this in a band, the magic of the riff is getting notes to ring while others are being picked and having reverb on the bass. I'm glad you went to the source. I often find teachers showing a lick only to watch the artist play it differently. I am a stickler for getting it like it was written. It always sounds better whether your ears know it or not. You took the time to work out detail and taught it in an understandable way. You have my subscription Jeff. PS James James also plays guitar parts pretty accurately and is usually my go to guy when learning a new riff, but he is sometimes hard to follow. Thanks Brother!
Hey Scott! I try to do my homework on every tune by checking out live footage from the original artists. Glad you liked the video lesson and thanks for the killer comment!
Thank you! You are a great teacher. I've been playing for over 40 years, and been an Aerosmith longer. I've ham-handed this bass line until about a month ago when I was asked to help a friends band out. This is spot on and such a great lesson.
Hey! There are a couple of small details that could go either way on the line but I got it very close. Thanks for watching!
You are the only teacher I've seen and heard play this RIGHT🤙 God bless you for your time and research!!
Thanks! I do my best to get it right, Jeff.
@@thumplife792 Will look forward to your video lesson and tab for the song since you have it all figured out. 🤡
For all of those who are reading the comments sections or anyone who is serious about learning music, I will share a bit about myself. I have been studying guitar with him for about 6 years now and to this day Jeffrey still amazes and inspires me to want to learn more. He is an excellent teacher and will show you any style you want. When I first met Jeff, what stood out for me was that on my very first lesson, he asked and encouraged me to bring CD’s from artists of my choice. I always loved the Spanish guitar but couldn’t find a teacher who could show me the proper chord progressions being used on any of the CD’s I would bring to them to listen to. Long story short, my current teacher Jeff was able to match the chords and rhythm being used on the guitar songs from my favorite artists and I have been studying and learning from him since then. As far as I am concerned, Jeff is the best musician and composer I have had the privilege of studying with. I have lived in Seattle, WA my whole life and have never experienced real music until I met Jeff. Don’t waste time trying to learn how to play a song from a random You-Tube video because from my experience they are inaccurate versions of how a song should really sound and be played and also just cheezy interpretations of a song. You-Tube videos can be very misleading. If you want A+ results and answers when trying to figure out how to play a song on an instrument, then I highly recommend taking Skype lessons with Jeffrey Thomas because he is the best around and he also writes out the chords in tablature for his students to have material to study on their own with. Best of Luck to aspiring musicians.
+guitarragarcia George! Thanks for the comment man. I look forward to everyone of our lessons and hope to find more students like you who want to learn properly and get the details right. Book your free Skype guitar, bass or ukulele lesson with me today.
One of my all-time favorite songs... that I now am going to learn. Thanks
Of of the coolest rock bass grooves ever!
@@JeffreyThomas yes sir no doubt Tom Hamilton's a bad boy
@@questelohim... He is super under-rated 🎉
Original recording was also played on bass marimba .Props to Tom for coming up with it on bass guitar. NICE LESSON btw
Thanks! That is a interesting fact...is the bass marimba on the original studio recording? That is what I followed for the lessons.
Great! Sounds 100% accurate and I really appreciate your help . Also its fun to listen to you.
Thank you! Did my best to get it accurate and I am glad you think the lesson was fun. Not sure if anyone really listens to me...lol.
This is a huge help. I goofed around with the opening riff for two hours before finding your video. I got the whole song in the same amount of time. Thanks.
Glad the video helped!
Cracking lesson. Really well laid out. Wish I'd seen it before I'd done a session on it! But....massively enjoyed listening to you - can't tell you how much I dig this. Thanks.
Hey Jude! Thanks for the cool comment and I am glad the lesson helped.
great lesson, thanks. here is a great link to a close up of tom playing since you mentioned you couldnt find one. Aerosmith Sweet Emotion Live Woodstock 94
Hey Dawayne, I saw this awhile after I put up my lesson. I think I got it pretty close following the studio version and as we all know parts get changed when you see live shows. That C to Bb Joe is playing over the static A bass vamp is not working too well...lol! Spinal Tap "Jazz Odyssey"
oops, i missed the part where you said you finally found a video of it.
Glad you mentioned the Greatest Hits cutoff to everyone. I was so pissed when I purchased the CD and it wasn't there. WTF. Thanks for posting!!!
I know right!
I know it is pretty lame!
I remember that. I remember how cool it was to get toys in the attic to have the complete song
@@CharlesFosterKane-m4p And how cool almost every track was on Toys!
Wonderful walkthrough -- many thanks for providing! I play the opening riff slightly different though because it sounds better to my ears than the original. My .02
Rock on!
Thank you Sj! I am teaching live private lessons on skype so let me know if you need help on any other tunes?
it took me a while before i could master it
Hope the lesson helped. Thanks, Jeff 🤠
Dude that is a lot of help! Thanks!
Thanks! Glad I could help out!
Great expiation of a difficult riff. Nice Formula One also!
Thanks Kevin, glad you liked it!
Hi Jeff, great video. Can you talk me through the timing that your saying out loud i.e. 1, 2 3 E and er... It seems a great way of learning the timing/grouping of notes
+JZZY WLLMS Hi JZZY! Thanks for the comment. We can meet on Skype and review the counting at no charge.
finally. someone shows it right.
Thanks Joe, I did my best.
You did excellent research of Tom Hamilton to determine the technique ....sounds right on !!!
Thanks Chris, there are a few things I would change on the lesson but it's pretty accurate. Thanks for noticing!
So many people get this intro wrong. It’s gotta be in one continuous motion almost. You got it down
Thanks man! Did my best to get it right following the studio version.
Yes!!! love it!!!
Thanks Rachel!
Wow, Jeff, you sound like a Teacher in a good way. I was not sure this was really you..................
It's really me...lol
Hello Jeff!
Hey Jake! Hope you and your family is safe! Take care my friend.
You are welcome Sir! Glad you liked the lesson let me know if you would like to go over anything else on skype?
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Can't you just write out the tab. It's difficult to learn from your narrative
Poor Ron, are you having a panic attack Ron?...feeling a little anxiety? Here is a direct link for you to request the tab download. Is that too much "narrative" for you bud?
jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/bass/aerosmith/sweet-emotion/
It's me...lol!
Straighten that plucking hand wrist up and get that right elbow off your ribs!
Just messing with you, AIM student here, I heard that so many times by playing with my forearm on the bass.
Lol, oh the joy of technique opinions.
@@JeffreyThomas Yea I don't use "proper technique " when I play.
The Areosmith greatest hits album ruined Sweet Emotion and Kings and Queens by cutting out great parts to the songs.
I know what you mean Ralph! The whole intro to Sweet Emotion is edited out on a greatest hits collection.
Thank you sir for responding to my comment. They also wiped out the awesome ending of the song. Being such an Aerosmith fan since 1975, I won't even listen to those versions.