That was absolutely mind blowing!!!! First of all, that Jaco solo was probably the greatest bass solo in history, and I've never heard anyone, in all my 63 years on this planet, play that solo as flawlessly and as brilliantly as you did. I'm just breathless!!!
This is one of the best lessons I’ve ever seen. You are a wonderful player and teacher. Thank you so much. Your lesson will not be in vain. I’m going to work tirelessly on this. Off to the woodshed I go.. I’m deeply grateful my brother.
Great lessons my friend! You are providing great wisdom to all of the Bass community in such clear precise steps in your analysis. Thanks again and keep the classes coming ✌🏾
Thanks Anthony. I love studying you're bass lessons. You're fluidity is amazing and I love how you don't have $50,000 worth of basses in your videos, all done on a Squier. !! :)
Man im learning so much from these techical lines im not even a theory guy but i can follow these lessons so quick man. Its such a challenge for my bass mind but i cant stop watching thanks Anthony
Thank you for another great lesson! It would be awesome if you could talk a little about the theory behind these licks, and how they relate to the underlying chord changes.
That's a great breaking down, as others you do!! When I was transcribing it I had an impression Jaco might have played last three upper notes (A D A) of that first phrase - before the melody, as natural harmonics on 7th fret. They really rings like that when you slow it down. At least i hear them that way. Then you avoid that jump and stay almost in the same position. Although later he seems to play them like you are showing.
Fantastic tone and articulation. And you seem like such a great person.You acknowledge the masters but do it in such a great way. I always look forward to your posts. it would be nice for you to relate this to the underlying harmony. But there are many full transcriptions of this solo available. So not a problem.
i enjoy looking at talented bass players with modest but full of soul instruments, that prove a fantastic playing depends only upon the person who plays it. quite impressed with this Squier
Evan Marien suggests to do the B-E-F#-B with the B and E on the low E string and the F# and B on the A string, both with the first finger shifting positions and being lined up for the C on beat 2. What do you think of this fingering? Which is more accurate to how Jaco played it?
You videos really touch me. You got heart. I’m Victor Baileys’s 1st cousin. He was one of my best friends I’m a also an electric bassist. On Broadway in NyC and other random shot. Anyhow.... If he was still here....I’d send him this clip and be like “Vic check this cat out” And victor would say “he got the feel” He was all about soul/feel Thank you!
Sherisse The AfroPunk Entrepreneur Wow. Thank you so much for your comment. Your words mean a lot! Vic is one of my heroes and I really wish I could’ve had the chance to meet or have a conversation with him. Such a huge loss for the Bass world. Once again, thanks so much for your lovely words and support. Very very much appreciated. ❤️✌🏽
Your friend Victor was amazing. I’m so sorry for your loss. I LOVE “Pearl On The Half Shell” off of Weather Report’s Sportin’ Life Album(1986). He was a one of a kind musician.
wonderful ... i learned a lot thx so much ... could you explore the chicken in detail ? ... it has me flummoxed ... i had a look through the channel and couldn`t find anything... i needs a halp !
Havona is probably the greatest bass solo of all time. All of Jaco's genius reaches its peak refinement and unity. Absolutely timeless.... Great playing as usual Anthony. Quick question: on the ascending section (6:30) of the second phrase what do you think of using an open A and open D as a set up for catching the E octave at the 12th fret on the E string? I find it makes the subsequent D Lydian line a lot more accessible and fluid; it also reminds me of how Jaco uses the open A string on Teen Town for his ascending second phrase on the F7 of that track.
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Great lesson Anthony.... definitely some of the most definitive Jaco licks, and your teaching of it is stellar!!! Faved the vid and back in the shed!!!!
Great video and skill. I wonder if you could angle the camera slightly more straight on as it is tricky to see the individual notes especially in the upper register. Thanks again.
Love your teaching methods and your bass sounds amazing. Could you talk about your setup in terms of pickups height, action, string choice, and tone adjustments? Thanks in advance. Peace.
hey man! I'm personally not a huge fan of that sound but you're right about the pentatonics. He spreads them across the strings real well and doubles a lot of notes, something that jaco popularized.
Yeah not really a fan of it either. But I think initially when I hear someone play fluently lots of notes, I kinda revert back to that beginner for a second and then once I listen instead of watching, I can hear exactly what it is. I've been playing for 24 yrs but because I'm doing more electric playing now i find myself being intimidated by the awesome execution some of these guys (including you) are able to achieve. But yes, I not really loving what he does, it seems more gimmicky to me than musical. I do think as he continues he'll get it to a musical place. But thank you...
Anthony maybe you could do a "Sean Malone Errata" video; both these licks are written differently in his Jaco book - and apparently incorrectly - from your versions. How about you cover that famous 16th-note lick of Jaco's from his "Bright Size Life" solo - also incorrectly written in the Malone book.
So..., I've been listening to your and other players' versions and I thought I was actually more right than you and the other bassists with my "B major arpeggio" theory or people starting on "B" from the "E" string, but, on the original recording, but, at least the first of the 3 or 4 times Jaco plays that phrase, what Jaco is really paying is: a 16 note rest on the down beat, then, a muted or grace F# - G - B - C - E F# - D - D - A - F# - D - B - C - G - E - E onto the "head" and I think he plays from the higher muted "F#" or from the 14th fret on the "E" string. Slow the tempo down to about 20%, you may or will be able to hear it and listen to Zawinul's keys as he also plays that line, but, it's not starting from the "B". I think the original way Jaco played is a little less complicated than some people may think.
That was absolutely mind blowing!!!! First of all, that Jaco solo was probably the greatest bass solo in history, and I've never heard anyone, in all my 63 years on this planet, play that solo as flawlessly and as brilliantly as you did. I'm just breathless!!!
One of My favorite bass player
This is one of the best lessons I’ve ever seen. You are a wonderful player and teacher. Thank you so much. Your lesson will not be in vain. I’m going to work tirelessly on this. Off to the woodshed I go.. I’m deeply grateful my brother.
Great lessons my friend!
You are providing great wisdom to all of the Bass community in such clear precise steps in your analysis.
Thanks again and keep the classes coming ✌🏾
Bro...love your straight forward candid kick ass mindset. Inspired!
You’re a phenomenal bass player
Fantastic bass playing and analysis of a great Jaco bassline.
Your a beautiful musician and teacher
*you're
Thanks Anthony. I love studying you're bass lessons. You're fluidity is amazing and I love how you don't have $50,000 worth of basses in your videos, all done on a Squier. !! :)
Thanks for breaking this down! Splitting it into phrases makes it much easier to understand
Beautiful buttery tone and fluid technique. I agree that this Jaco solo/composition is one of his best.
I also love ‘Punk Jazz’. Thank you.
Man im learning so much from these techical lines im not even a theory guy but i can follow these lessons so quick man. Its such a challenge for my bass mind but i cant stop watching thanks Anthony
Thank you for another great lesson! It would be awesome if you could talk a little about the theory behind these licks, and how they relate to the underlying chord changes.
One of the most beautiful compositions I’ve ever listened to
Wow, effortlessly smooth. Phenomenal.
Of course the day I'm gonna shed the Havona solo you post this! You are the man Anthony thank you so much!
Anthony you are the best !!!
just wow sir Anthony!
Absolutely beautiful playing at the start of this video.
Thanks, Anthony! When I first tried this I couldn't get it'. After slowing it down, this is cool!
This was the best lesson I’ve possibly ever seen. Thanks so much
That's a great breaking down, as others you do!! When I was transcribing it I had an impression Jaco might have played last three upper notes (A D A) of that first phrase - before the melody, as natural harmonics on 7th fret. They really rings like that when you slow it down. At least i hear them that way. Then you avoid that jump and stay almost in the same position. Although later he seems to play them like you are showing.
Fantastic tone and articulation. And you seem like such a great person.You acknowledge the masters but do it in such a great way.
I always look forward to your posts. it would be nice for you to relate this to the underlying harmony. But there are many full transcriptions of this solo available. So not a problem.
i enjoy looking at talented bass players with modest but full of soul instruments, that prove a fantastic playing depends only upon the person who plays it. quite impressed with this Squier
Hey Anthony! Post the breaking down of the bass solo of the song "Arthur e o gigante" by Arthur Maia, from Brazil!
Very nice work as always Anthony. This is also one of my favorite bass solos.
Thanks for sharing
It has been many years since I have visited this tune. Can you remind me of the change(s) that are occuring during phrase 1 and 2?
My favorite Jaco solo. You rock it on a fretted Squire bass. 👍🏼
Evan Marien suggests to do the B-E-F#-B with the B and E on the low E string and the F# and B on the A string, both with the first finger shifting positions and being lined up for the C on beat 2. What do you think of this fingering? Which is more accurate to how Jaco played it?
Dude, you rock man. Props! Very informative and accessible videos.
You videos really touch me. You got heart.
I’m Victor Baileys’s 1st cousin. He was one of my best friends
I’m a also an electric bassist.
On Broadway in NyC and other random shot.
Anyhow....
If he was still here....I’d send him this clip and be like “Vic check this cat out”
And victor would say “he got the feel”
He was all about soul/feel
Thank you!
Sherisse The AfroPunk Entrepreneur Wow. Thank you so much for your comment. Your words mean a lot! Vic is one of my heroes and I really wish I could’ve had the chance to meet or have a conversation with him. Such a huge loss for the Bass world. Once again, thanks so much for your lovely words and support. Very very much appreciated. ❤️✌🏽
Your friend Victor was amazing. I’m so sorry for your loss. I LOVE “Pearl On The Half Shell” off of Weather Report’s Sportin’ Life Album(1986). He was a one of a kind musician.
TheGlass50 He sure was. I really miss him
Thank you Anthony .
Please more Jaco,we need more Jaco :) Thanks brother! Can I ask what amp did you use?I
Amazing!!!!
wonderful ... i learned a lot thx so much ... could you explore the chicken in detail ? ... it has me flummoxed ... i had a look through the channel and couldn`t find anything... i needs a halp !
Havona is probably the greatest bass solo of all time. All of Jaco's genius reaches its peak refinement and unity. Absolutely timeless.... Great playing as usual Anthony. Quick question: on the ascending section (6:30) of the second phrase what do you think of using an open A and open D as a set up for catching the E octave at the 12th fret on the E string? I find it makes the subsequent D Lydian line a lot more accessible and fluid; it also reminds me of how Jaco uses the open A string on Teen Town for his ascending second phrase on the F7 of that track.
Great. Thanks
Thanks for this lesson it’s really helping me to move around the fret board better.
Great lesson!!!! Thank you so much!!
My favorite jaco composition 😀
Thanxxxx bro
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Can you do a lesson on the solo for Friends and Strangers ?
Nice!! A Jaco masterpiece well presented- the one lick is a pain-
Great video, would be useful to discuss the harmony that these lines fall over!
Have you ever tried the FM66 Rotosound 30-90?
Awesome. thanks!
thanx for sharing. another great 1.
show de bola anthony!!!!!
Awesome stuff!
Amazing Brother !! Thanks for this Video !!
i love all of your contents!! Can you talk about your tone settings?
Great video as always !!!
fabulous man some sick articulation!
Great lesson Anthony.... definitely some of the most definitive Jaco licks, and your teaching of it is stellar!!!
Faved the vid and back in the shed!!!!
Sweet.........Thank You
Great video and skill.
I wonder if you could angle the camera slightly more straight on as it is tricky to see the individual notes especially in the upper register. Thanks again.
thank you !
Awesome!
Ficou lindo demais!
wow, you're awesome!!
You should make more videos like this by slowing down the riffs. Really appreciate that. Thank you! Oh by the way what bass is that? Great tone!
It's a squier haha
Man that was incredible.
You make it look soooo easy
Love your teaching methods and your bass sounds amazing. Could you talk about your setup in terms of pickups height, action, string choice, and tone adjustments? Thanks in advance. Peace.
thanks man! I believe i've done a bunch of lessons with regards to your question. Do check out the channel/playlists!
Thanks! I see it now in your Q+A Series Part 1. Peace.
Thank you
make an analysis of the Michael Pipoquinha BRA
Just found your channel. Man you are a fantastic player.
Ernie Jimenez thank you!
What strings and amp are you using?
Are these phrases over E minor ?
Sir please suggest ... With metronome @ slow BPM.. how to play slow along with metronome...
Wouldn't you suggest alternate picking all the time? Thanks for sharing!
Not all the time. We need the legato sound at times and that's a lot more work for the left hand as opposed to the right hand.
Doing good brother
Sick intro
Can make a video breaking down some Evan Marien licks. I'm suspecting that most of it is pentatonic based but just want to be sure.
hey man! I'm personally not a huge fan of that sound but you're right about the pentatonics. He spreads them across the strings real well and doubles a lot of notes, something that jaco popularized.
Yeah not really a fan of it either. But I think initially when I hear someone play fluently lots of notes, I kinda revert back to that beginner for a second and then once I listen instead of watching, I can hear exactly what it is. I've been playing for 24 yrs but because I'm doing more electric playing now i find myself being intimidated by the awesome execution some of these guys (including you) are able to achieve. But yes, I not really loving what he does, it seems more gimmicky to me than musical. I do think as he continues he'll get it to a musical place. But thank you...
What right hand technique do you use? Alternating or Ranking?
A combination of both
Anthony Muthurajah Thanks man
Anthony maybe you could do a "Sean Malone Errata" video; both these licks are written differently in his Jaco book - and apparently incorrectly - from your versions.
How about you cover that famous 16th-note lick of Jaco's from his "Bright Size Life" solo - also incorrectly written in the Malone book.
You made Havona look way too easy. Respect.
Freakin sweet
Gratitude
Great stuff...even better is how you don't edit your videos!!
How is the name of this Jaco song?
JeiTiBASS havona
Thnx bro
JeiTiBASS no problem- go buy the album “ heavy weather “- it’s loaded with great tunes to play and learn from
I will study that, what good advice. :)
What Jason said man! heavy weather is a bible for solid fusion bass playing!
Of course we'll find the transcription and dig into it but I guess, it would be better if we knew; on which chords he played these phrases.
Well sounda great but why not use a 5 string? You could play those alot easier with less jumping up and down the neck
damn man. you can play...
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The first phrase is very "japanese pentatonic" style :)
It sounds so fat. Nice "touché"!
So YOU say...
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So..., I've been listening to your and other players' versions and I thought I was actually more right than you and the other bassists with my "B major arpeggio" theory or people starting on "B" from the "E" string, but, on the original recording, but, at least the first of the 3 or 4 times Jaco plays that phrase, what Jaco is really paying is: a 16 note rest on the down beat, then, a muted or grace F# - G - B - C - E F# - D - D - A - F# - D - B - C - G - E - E onto the "head" and I think he plays from the higher muted "F#" or from the 14th fret on the "E" string. Slow the tempo down to about 20%, you may or will be able to hear it and listen to Zawinul's keys as he also plays that line, but, it's not starting from the "B". I think the original way Jaco played is a little less complicated than some people may think.
Thank you !!!
Thank you!
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