OMG what an incredible lesson this is! Andy Frazer is my favourite bassist of all time and I was fortunate enough (and old enough) to see Free play live at Brunel University in 1969 shortly before the release of their debut album ‘Tons of Sobs’ and when Andy was just sixteen years old. Amazing group. RIP Andy and Paul and thank you for all the great music and thank you Greg for raising the profile of one of the greatest groups and bassists of all time.
In my opinion Andy Fraser was up there with the best of them the solo that he does on ( Mr Big ) is probs the best I've heard in my life R.I.P andy fraser and thanks for the awesome sounds
I agree Phil, I’m more impressed every time I analyse another one of his bass lines. I’ve been intending to take on the Mr Big solo in a lesson for ages. I must get round to it!
Just listening to Free at the Isle of Wight in 1970!!!! Yes, I was lucky enough to be there as a 17 year old. WHAT a fantastic and distinctive bassist Andy Fraser was. You could tell his lolloping basslines a mile away. Greg, you pick THE best songs and bands to show us. Maybe one day I'll be able to do ONE of them 😂
Thanks! I’m always constantly impressed when I find a new Andy Fraser bass line. He’s so great! If you want something easier then don’t look at this weeks lesson on Saturday - covering sone great playing from Nathan East!! 😀
@@lynngraver8080 thanks. I’m a big fan of Andy Fraser. He was such an inventive player. Unbelievable playing on Tons Of Sobs album when he was only 16 years old!
@@GregsBassShed i knew nothing about him until mr big popped up on my computor and i had never even bothered about a bass guitar or how good it could sound and he was so young i watched it over and over again i was mesmerized by his playing and his style he made that song his own by his fantastic playing
Yea Greg, thez so many great bass parts in free, Mr Big solo, moonshine, heartbreaker, I'm a mover... I'll be creeping.. Really good stuff wot ya doin keep it up!!
Cheers for the lesson Greg;excellent as usual.I need some new strings soon;had my current set on nearly a year !!!!Don't know whether to boil these(Rotosound swing bass)or buy another set of Roto's or may go for some Ernie Ball's slinkys ;so much choice out there.
Glad you like the lesson, some challenging bass lines in there! I have always liked the Rotosound Swing Bass for roundwounds. I have never tried the Slinkys. Maybe give them a go and report back!
Hi Greg, am I missing something here. Should this Video not be number 112 in the series and not 102. you seem to have 2 #102 videos and the Doobies Brothers- Down in the Track take the 102 Spot. Sorry to be picky, unless I have missed something in which case sorry for being a Dumbass.
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OMG what an incredible lesson this is! Andy Frazer is my favourite bassist of all time and I was fortunate enough (and old enough) to see Free play live at Brunel University in 1969 shortly before the release of their debut album ‘Tons of Sobs’ and when Andy was just sixteen years old. Amazing group. RIP Andy and Paul and thank you for all the great music and thank you Greg for raising the profile of one of the greatest groups and bassists of all time.
Excellent, glad you like the lesson. As usual we continue to share the same taste in music! Very jealous that you have actually seen Free.
Hi man.The person who loves FREE cann non be a bad man !!! You'r just great !!! THANX
Thanks!
In my opinion Andy Fraser was up there with the best of them the solo that he does on ( Mr Big ) is probs the best I've heard in my life R.I.P andy fraser and thanks for the awesome sounds
I agree Phil, I’m more impressed every time I analyse another one of his bass lines. I’ve been intending to take on the Mr Big solo in a lesson for ages. I must get round to it!
I learned it on the guitar and it's my go to tune when I pick it up
Nice one Greg big fan of Free and Andy Fraser
Glad you like it Bob.
Thanks, love Andy Fraser, biggest influence on me taking up the bass. I'll be creepin and songs of yesterday would be great ones to do.
good suggestions. I must do another Andy Fraser lesson at some point!
Yes! Songs of Yesterday please!
Great - I play guitar but this is useful to get a feel for the songs.
Cheers Barry. Glad it’s useful for you.
Thank you for leaving Alright Now off. Soooo many other amazing basslines by Sir Andy. My fav is Riding A Pony.
Totally agree! I learn more from those bass lines every time I play them.
@@GregsBassShed 😂yes, absolutely. Same here. Everytime I play one of his lines something new presents itself lol.
Ah, you already had a lesson on Andy Fraser. Always one step ahead. 👍
Oh yeah!
Brilliant video. Quite excellent. Andy Fraser was a unique player. Thank you.
Thanks Mark. This was a really interesting lesson to make. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Just listening to Free at the Isle of Wight in 1970!!!! Yes, I was lucky enough to be there as a 17 year old. WHAT a fantastic and distinctive bassist Andy Fraser was. You could tell his lolloping basslines a mile away. Greg, you pick THE best songs and bands to show us. Maybe one day I'll be able to do ONE of them 😂
Thanks! I’m always constantly impressed when I find a new Andy Fraser bass line. He’s so great! If you want something easier then don’t look at this weeks lesson on Saturday - covering sone great playing from Nathan East!! 😀
@@GregsBassShed OK. I’ll just hang on for the ‘Play like Jaco’ one 👍🤪
@@philipdarbyshire3517 😂
Great job Greg! Would love to have the chorus for Ride on a pony.
Great suggestion Steve, definitely put that on the list.
Love the videos, Greg. Free was an awesome band, and Andy Frasers basslines had immense feel & groove.
Cheers Andrew!
Thanks Greg,There's hours of enjoyment learning these songs .great choice LOVE the band.All the best Mate
Cheers Bob, glad you like the video. Free are a real favourite of mine too!
no one can play the mr big solo like andy did he was just on another level no one can match that
Agreed!
@@GregsBassShed loved your video
@@lynngraver8080 thanks. I’m a big fan of Andy Fraser. He was such an inventive player. Unbelievable playing on Tons Of Sobs album when he was only 16 years old!
@@GregsBassShed i knew nothing about him until mr big popped up on my computor and i had never even bothered about a bass guitar or how good it could sound and he was so young i watched it over and over again i was mesmerized by his playing and his style he made that song his own by his fantastic playing
Rest in peace Andy
Yes, RIP
Lovin the contentent Greg.. Nicely done. Andy was the best!!.a part 2 of this would be great.
He’s such a fine player! Any favourites for Part 2?
Yea Greg, thez so many great bass parts in free, Mr Big solo, moonshine, heartbreaker, I'm a mover... I'll be creeping.. Really good stuff wot ya doin keep it up!!
@@GregsBassShed an the pdf bass tabbz really help.. Carnt prayz u enough Greg!!..
@@scottdavies2963 cheers!
@@GregsBassShed "song of yesterday" is another good one.. A hope you do a part 2 Greg.
Brilliant lesson, thanks (I'd be lost without the pdf!) A little out of my league, so should keep me busy for hours :)
Thanks Kaeren. They are quite tricky bass lines aren't they! Something to build up to anyway.
Wait until I make a video on the Mr Big bass solo!
Superb, love Mr Big solo, can't wait for your lesson. How about Song of Yesterday as well.
Another great bass line!
Could you do a tutorial of Andy Fraser playing Lady please. Keep up the channel its great.
I'll definitely put that one on the list.
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Be My Friend
7:55 Ride on a Pony
13:12 The Stealer
18:32 Mr Big
25:41 Fire and Water
Very good, congratulations, Greg! How about showing how to do Andy Fraser's live solo in Mr Big?
Coming soon!
@@GregsBassShed Wow, thank you, Greg
Hi Greg did you get to work on the Mr Big bass solo. Cheers
I started it! Got distracted though! 😀
Currently working on ‘Goin’ Down Slow’ for my Birth Of British Blues’ video course.
I started it! Got distracted though! 😀
Currently working on ‘Goin’ Down Slow’ for my Birth Of British Blues’ video course.
Cheers for the lesson Greg;excellent as usual.I need some new strings soon;had my current set on nearly a year !!!!Don't know whether to boil these(Rotosound swing bass)or buy another set of Roto's or may go for some Ernie Ball's slinkys ;so much choice out there.
Glad you like the lesson, some challenging bass lines in there!
I have always liked the Rotosound Swing Bass for roundwounds. I have never tried the Slinkys. Maybe give them a go and report back!
You need an SG dude!
Cheers!
Another great video! What strings are you using?
Hi Paul, glad you like the video. I have Rotosound Monel Flatwound strings on that bass.
Hi Greg, am I missing something here. Should this Video not be number 112 in the series and not 102. you seem to have 2 #102 videos and the Doobies Brothers- Down in the Track take the 102 Spot. Sorry to be picky, unless I have missed something in which case sorry for being a Dumbass.
Hi Cliff, you are spot on! I have changed it to NO.112 as someone else also noticed this earlier on. Thanks for letting me know. Greg