Thanks for taking the time to show the simplified verson. 73 yrs old and just enjoy playing for myself now. your an inspiration. ill take whatever others want to work on. Thanks again Greg!
Thanks so much Eddie and I’m glad that you appreciate the simplified version. I try to do that in more of my lessons now so they are then helpful to players at different levels. It’s great that you are still enjoying bass at 73 and I hope that you like the future lessons.
Two Highlights Here 1) Thanx For The Simplified Version With The Original As The Hanging Carrot 2) Thanx For The TABS Across The Top Of The Video Instead Of Below On The Screen Great Jam Brother G, Cheers
@@GregsBassShed - The TABS Across The Top Allows Me To Hit Pause And Clearly See The Bars - With My Rookie Status, I Tend To Hit Pause A Lot - Now, When In Full Screen, Not As Much Of An Issue - But Its The Little Things That Make A Difference - Of Course, I Receive Your Email With The Download And Video Link - That Also Helps Me Tremendously - Thanx For That Go Team Human, Cheers
@@travisreed5965 that’s really good to know. I think lots of people like the Tabs like that. Don’t know why it took me so long to put them up with a split screen! I think I’ll still put the Tabs at the bottom on my play-through videos though so I can keep myself full-screen for that particular format. It’s great to hear that you are really taking the time to improve your playing with the GBS lessons. I still stop/start videos and tracks when I’m learning so you’re not alone there 😀
Cheers Steve. Great track isn't it. I'm always surprised when I hear a great song that I haven't heard before but there is so much good music out there. Part of the reasons that I love getting suggestions for future lessons.
Thanks so much for doing this tune! I've only ever learned the intro because it was daunting to sit and go through the whole thing. One of my fav tunes so now I'm going to learn the whole thing.
Great lesson. How about Can't Hold Out Much Longer by the Blues Band or Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City by Govt Mule the classic Need Your Love So Bad.
Greg, thanks so much for bringing this 'late' Allman Bros tune to my attention and what a great soulful bass line. Might sound good with a little string muting, too. I got to see the original Allmans in Alabama in 1970 or so, what a treat! Cheers and Happy Holidays.
Wow Les, that must have been an incredible gig. Almost all my favourite bands were long gone by the time I discovered them! Good suggestion about string muting. I reckon this bass line would sound good on my Jack Casady Hollowbody bass.
Firstly, a compliment on both the content and the presentation of these lessons. My only complaint is why didn't you start doing this in the very early 1970s 😂 I might have posted elsewhere on one of your videos I had a 51 year break because not only did I not know anybody who played instruments but I didn't have the talent to go to auditions. One of the problems was learning songs and apart from piano music there was very little available. Learning was a Long And winding impossible road to nowhere. I'm not sure if we even had electricities or maybe volunteer hamster running around in treadmills generating power? What I look for since restarting, just before Covid broke out, is the cor progressions on which to base the bass Secondary to that is interesting runs and ideas. Even with practice, I would really struggle to remember specific runs and timing but some sequences do stick and often they can be used in another song. I much appreciate the top level and then the simplified version and both a very useful and productive for me. I play almost totally at jam sessions and open stages and quite up and the other people don't know the songs well even though they actually might play and sing then well. or it's a case of doing them as well as possible and being as close to synchronisation with each other as is possible without rehearsing them together. So the top line is that not only do what I enjoy a learn from you videos but they certainly dovetail with what I need.
you young whippersnapper.....all I hear is excuses 🤣 to quote from Sympathy For The Bassist , I've been around for long long years. We used voulnetter guiniea pigs n treadmils power out AC30s and AC50s. Seriously, I couldnt tune my bass without help, I had no idea what chords they were plaaying and piano music was too much and there were no videos re riffs etc but I worked with helpfull land patient ead guitaists. I had no idea of the explosion is all this so after 4-5 of playimg (well) in aid gigs I never looked to play again after university. The 51 years later my etes were opened. Anyway keep on keeping on :-)
A multipart question about the original bass lines... And there is no need to give answers to the nearest 3 decimal points 1) what percentage of bass players were actually musicians and knew the theory 2a) do you think that many of them was shown a baseline and they needed to go away and learn then? 2b) even from the mid 60s onwards do you think but a lot of bass players simply played a lot rehearsed a lot and when the band were trying a new tune they came out with riffs and notes between chords because it felt right or maybe they tried different things and thought oh no that's rubbish. So empirical and trial and error rather than knowing which notes would be best and not discordant? I've listened to a couple of videos Jack Bruce made and it seems that not only was amazing and play basslines it was such a pleasure to hear but that he seemed to understand and know musical theory to a good / high level Thanks
I'll try to answer your questions. I think that some member of bands back then would spend time with a song and come up with the parts that way before going into the studio. Some bands had session players come up with bass lines, others (like Brian Wilson for example) would write out parts for Carol Kaye to record. Jack Bruce also played Jazz so he definitely understood a lot about music theory and I'm pretty certain that he read music. Lot's of the British Blues players came from a classic and/or Jazz background so they would know music theory and read. Out of the Cream, Eric Clapton was the least ' formally trained'. I guess that some players would have relied on their ears and trial and error but even the ones that didn't read would have known some theory. Hope that helps.
I think there is a temporary (I hope!) issue with the software. Try this link: gregsbassshed.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/PDF's+150+Onwards/Brown+Eyed+Girl+(gbshed.com).pdf
Link to my Five Classic Rock Bass Lines lesson:
th-cam.com/video/07zbf4X6_L4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for taking the time to show the simplified verson. 73 yrs old and just enjoy playing for myself now. your an inspiration. ill take whatever others want to work on. Thanks again Greg!
Thanks so much Eddie and I’m glad that you appreciate the simplified version. I try to do that in more of my lessons now so they are then helpful to players at different levels.
It’s great that you are still enjoying bass at 73 and I hope that you like the future lessons.
Two Highlights Here
1) Thanx For The Simplified Version With The Original As The Hanging Carrot
2) Thanx For The TABS Across The Top Of The Video Instead Of Below On The Screen
Great Jam Brother G,
Cheers
Great Travis, thanks for the feedback. Out of interest, why do you prefer the Tab at the top of the screen?
@@GregsBassShed - The TABS Across The Top Allows Me To Hit Pause And Clearly See The Bars - With My Rookie Status, I Tend To Hit Pause A Lot - Now, When In Full Screen, Not As Much Of An Issue - But Its The Little Things That Make A Difference - Of Course, I Receive Your Email With The Download And Video Link - That Also Helps Me Tremendously - Thanx For That
Go Team Human,
Cheers
@@travisreed5965 that’s really good to know. I think lots of people like the Tabs like that. Don’t know why it took me so long to put them up with a split screen!
I think I’ll still put the Tabs at the bottom on my play-through videos though so I can keep myself full-screen for that particular format.
It’s great to hear that you are really taking the time to improve your playing with the GBS lessons. I still stop/start videos and tracks when I’m learning so you’re not alone there 😀
Brilliant - 60 and never heard this track before, need to go and check these guys out! Nicely done Greg!!
Cheers Steve. Great track isn't it. I'm always surprised when I hear a great song that I haven't heard before but there is so much good music out there. Part of the reasons that I love getting suggestions for future lessons.
Wow! I’m so glad I came across your page. Thanks for doing what you do 🤙
@@paigedeguzman46 thanks. Glad you like the channel.
Thanks Greg great tune
Cheers Elvin
Another great tutorial Greg. Thank you very much for sharing your work and inspiring us with such wonderful song choices and their bass lines.
Thanks Frank, glad you like it. I enjoyed making this lesson.
Thanks so much for doing this tune! I've only ever learned the intro because it was daunting to sit and go through the whole thing. One of my fav tunes so now I'm going to learn the whole thing.
No worries Ross, glad to help. Have fun learning the rest of the bass line. It’s such a great tune isn’t it.
Thanks, thanks and thanks again for some Allen Woody explained.
Cheers Jerry, Allen Woody is another great bass player that is somewhat under the radar.
Great lesson Greg
😎
Cheers Larry
Great lesson. How about Can't Hold Out Much Longer by the Blues Band or Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City by Govt Mule the classic Need Your Love So Bad.
Great choices Kenny, I'll put them on the list!
Greg, thanks so much for bringing this 'late' Allman Bros tune to my attention and what a great soulful bass line. Might sound good with a little string muting, too. I got to see the original Allmans in Alabama in 1970 or so, what a treat! Cheers and Happy Holidays.
Wow Les, that must have been an incredible gig. Almost all my favourite bands were long gone by the time I discovered them!
Good suggestion about string muting. I reckon this bass line would sound good on my Jack Casady Hollowbody bass.
Firstly, a compliment on both the content and the presentation of these lessons.
My only complaint is why didn't you start doing this in the very early 1970s 😂
I might have posted elsewhere on one of your videos I had a 51 year break because not only did I not know anybody who played instruments but I didn't have the talent to go to auditions. One of the problems was learning songs and apart from piano music there was very little available. Learning was a Long And winding impossible road to nowhere.
I'm not sure if we even had electricities or maybe volunteer hamster running around in treadmills generating power?
What I look for since restarting, just before Covid broke out, is the cor progressions on which to base the bass Secondary to that is interesting runs and ideas.
Even with practice, I would really struggle to remember specific runs and timing but some sequences do stick and often they can be used in another song.
I much appreciate the top level and then the simplified version and both a very useful and productive for me.
I play almost totally at jam sessions and open stages and quite up and the other people don't know the songs well even though they actually might play and sing then well. or it's a case of doing them as well as possible and being as close to synchronisation with each other as is possible without rehearsing them together.
So the top line is that not only do what I enjoy a learn from you videos but they certainly dovetail with what I need.
Thanks so much Peter, unfortunately I was just being born and hadn't yet picked up a bass in the early 70's! 😂
you young whippersnapper.....all I hear is excuses 🤣 to quote from Sympathy For The Bassist , I've been around for long long years. We used voulnetter guiniea pigs n treadmils power out AC30s and AC50s. Seriously, I couldnt tune my bass without help, I had no idea what chords they were plaaying and piano music was too much and there were no videos re riffs etc but I worked with helpfull land patient ead guitaists. I had no idea of the explosion is all this so after 4-5 of playimg (well) in aid gigs I never looked to play again after university. The 51 years later my etes were opened. Anyway keep on keeping on :-)
@@peterbridge7940 if that’s the only thing I’m guilty of, I’m doing well! 😂
A multipart question about the original bass lines... And there is no need to give answers to the nearest 3 decimal points
1) what percentage of bass players were actually musicians and knew the theory
2a) do you think that many of them was shown a baseline and they needed to go away and learn then?
2b) even from the mid 60s onwards do you think but a lot of bass players simply played a lot rehearsed a lot and when the band were trying a new tune they came out with riffs and notes between chords because it felt right or maybe they tried different things and thought oh no that's rubbish. So empirical and trial and error rather than knowing which notes would be best and not discordant?
I've listened to a couple of videos Jack Bruce made and it seems that not only was amazing and play basslines it was such a pleasure to hear but that he seemed to understand and know musical theory to a good / high level
Thanks
I'll try to answer your questions. I think that some member of bands back then would spend time with a song and come up with the parts that way before going into the studio. Some bands had session players come up with bass lines, others (like Brian Wilson for example) would write out parts for Carol Kaye to record.
Jack Bruce also played Jazz so he definitely understood a lot about music theory and I'm pretty certain that he read music. Lot's of the British Blues players came from a classic and/or Jazz background so they would know music theory and read. Out of the Cream, Eric Clapton was the least ' formally trained'.
I guess that some players would have relied on their ears and trial and error but even the ones that didn't read would have known some theory.
Hope that helps.
I got the email for the PDF but when I get click the link in the email to download the PDF I get a "page is not working".
Is this still available?
I think there is a temporary (I hope!) issue with the software. Try this link:
gregsbassshed.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/PDF's+150+Onwards/Brown+Eyed+Girl+(gbshed.com).pdf
@@GregsBassShed no problem with that link.
I like that so much, Greg. Thank's a lot. Next - Jessica? Please have a fine Christmas time with your children. Cheers Alf
Cheers Alf, have a great one yourself and thanks for all your support over the last year.