I've been playing bass for 2 years and haven't tried to learn this yet. It looks fun to play. Not that it's too hard but because I haven't thought about playing it until now
@@smile7172 + I always thought Jon Bon Jovi said he distained the bass player. I wonder if he actually wrote the line, or if the producer, or Richie came up with it.
@mountaingoat1003 this song has haunted me for about 2 yrs may be from apathy, boredom or what not. tonight i,m getting the bass line down. my wife wants it.
I'm an old fart that finally gave into the young soul that was lost in bass from the 60's and 70's. Finally (shows you how old I am) and as for Bon Jovi I've still got my Xroads tour Wembley tickets in pride of place with memories of standing on the centre circle. Enough of the past. I bit the bullet, bought a shortscale much to the anst of 'er indoors. LP and RG's are now firmly on the wall and I simply can't thank you enough. I really mean it. I have been struggling (with the guitar) to link timing to technique to tab no matter who I have used for on line lessons, it simply didn't jell. Maybe it's helped by using shortscale but, burger me, watching you is like having a whole 1000 piece jigsaw falling into place! I have been bouncing around the office enjoying every single minute. Thanks, thanks and please keep it up.
As is the case with so many classic rock songs, the bass line adds as much as a lead guitar or vocalist. Without the bass line, many songs just wouldn't carry as well.
An absolutely brilliantly written and executed bass line - simple, melodic, supportive, and f**ing catchy! Hugh McDonald was Bon Jovi's secret musical weapon. Like Michael Jackson's Billy Jean, the bass line makes the song, and not a single note is wasted, or can be replaced.
"...not a single note is wasted or can be replaced..." Thanks for showing me the exact words i was trying to find to describe what i was feeling minutes ago, when i was listening to the original track with a headphone and paying attention to the bass line (overall structure + details) and to the performance of the bassist in Studio. The words you found to describe It are as perfect to explain It as the bassline is perfect to this song, LMAO.
Dam sure this one ain't CLOSE TO BEING EASY.. I imagine it would be fairly easy if the bass player and drummer learned it together. You cannot substitute the energy of a real drummer with you playing bass. I'm sure IN TODAY'S MESS some could play to a drum track and speaker but it's no flavor to it. No emotion. But I love Bon Jovi basslines .
You are very special because you are the only one is see on YT who actually plays it the right way and makes the bass sound pretty good you can't say that about the rest
God, i just cry because my friend keep telling me to focus on the bass everytime i hear the music, and he said it back in Junior Highschool... Its just perfect, combined with personal memories with this song
Young bass players, learn to play with a pick and your fingers. Most players prefer one over the other and will not, or can not switch. Each song is different and requires different attacks. You don't want to sound the same on every song. Mix it up.
if you're a guitarist, there's really no reason you shouldn't be able to play anything early on better with a pick, so you should try to avoid that and play with your fingers imo. it's definitely a good and different technique, but it makes things WAY easier and is that much easier when you're a guitarist transitioning.
Started on guitar and then moved to bass, and first off I'm never going back but this is true. You need both. I prefer playing finger style but some songs you just need a pick.
Great advice. Where were you when I started? lol I started using only fingers, and am having great difficulty now learning how to play with a pick. I'm getting there, but I'm not finding it easy to be certain.
Man, looks tough to keep a groove! Nice job!!! I've been playing bass for a long time and even that seems hard to learn. Time for me to start practicing!
Me encantan tus vídeos, y me sirven para aprender a tocar, ya que no te limitas a tocar la cover sino que también pones los tabs, y encima con ritmo. ¡Por fin unos tabs que lleven el ritmo puesto! :D. Saludos y sigue así ^.^
You got a lot of confidence not bracing your left thumb. The experts say to always do it, but there's a time and place not to and it takes practice to know where your arm is. Good work!!
Once upon a time not so long ago Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day working for her man She brings home her pay, for love, for love She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot Woah, we're half way there Woah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Woah, livin' on a prayer Tommy's got his six-string in hock Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk So tough, it's tough Gina dreams of running away When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers Baby, it's okay, someday We've got to hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot Woah, we're half way there Woah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Woah, livin' on a prayer Livin' on a prayer Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not You live for the fight when it's all that you've got Woah, we're half way there Woah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Woah, livin' on a prayer Woah, we're half way there Woah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Woah, livin' on a prayer Woah, we're half way there Woah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Woah, livin' on a prayer
My kids has moved up from beginner to early intermediate but this song is JUST too difficult for him unfortunately. Can wait,, we both love Living on a Prayer,, one of the perfect rock songs.
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Was always my favorite song to play on bass in pep band. I used to throw in a slide right at the start of the chorus, kinda like what Sting would do when he played Roxanne live.
I did that little half step riff in 1972 and my band mates thought it was stupid. Now I hear it on living on a prayer. I still think it sounds good lol.
This video has a 1/2/3/4 count in, but short of that, I have no idea how to know when to come in. What clue tells me where the 1 is? Eg, there is a tinkle sound at the start -- does that indicate beat 1/2/3 or 4? What do people listen to to figure out the 1? Thanks EDIT: I certainly have heard the song, but it was popular after my time so it isn't just burned into my memory. Our band leader just added this to the lineup and I can't come in with confidence but I need to figure it out before the next rehearsal. :-)
Always loved this song but I now always listen out for the bass line everytime which made me love the song a bajillion times more, also _shout out to_ *Hugh McDonald* who actually re-wrote and re-recorded this bassline which ended up being the one we've all come to love and enjoy :)
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This is the bassist's anthem. Everyone starting out in the bass is always livin' on a prayer
I've been playing bass for 2 years and haven't tried to learn this yet. It looks fun to play. Not that it's too hard but because I haven't thought about playing it until now
I started out with have you ever seen the rain
This song has a totally kick-ass bass line!
yeah I love the pre-chorus and chorus bassline it makes the song so much better without standing out
the bass is 40% of the song
talented guy
@@smile7172 + I always thought Jon Bon Jovi said he distained the bass player. I wonder if he actually wrote the line, or if the producer, or Richie came up with it.
@mountaingoat1003 this song has haunted me for about 2 yrs may be from apathy, boredom or what not. tonight i,m getting the bass line down. my wife wants it.
I'm an old fart that finally gave into the young soul that was lost in bass from the 60's and 70's. Finally (shows you how old I am) and as for Bon Jovi I've still got my Xroads tour Wembley tickets in pride of place with memories of standing on the centre circle. Enough of the past. I bit the bullet, bought a shortscale much to the anst of 'er indoors. LP and RG's are now firmly on the wall and I simply can't thank you enough. I really mean it. I have been struggling (with the guitar) to link timing to technique to tab no matter who I have used for on line lessons, it simply didn't jell. Maybe it's helped by using shortscale but, burger me, watching you is like having a whole 1000 piece jigsaw falling into place! I have been bouncing around the office enjoying every single minute. Thanks, thanks and please keep it up.
Congratulations man. How has your journey been so far?
burger me
Love it, class
I could literally listen to this all day...matter fact that’s what I’m going to do😭😭😭
My love???
As is the case with so many classic rock songs, the bass line adds as much as a lead guitar or vocalist. Without the bass line, many songs just wouldn't carry as well.
Agreed! I’m a bassist and without bass the songs would be bland...
You got that right
I forgot the video title, but it explains why the base in this song is a work of genius.
Yo soy guitarrista y opino que el bajo es incluso más importante que una guitarra sin bajo no hay banda.
Apoyo este comentario, para mí es muy extraño escuchar música sin acompañamiento del bajo.
An absolutely brilliantly written and executed bass line - simple, melodic, supportive, and f**ing catchy! Hugh McDonald was Bon Jovi's secret musical weapon. Like Michael Jackson's Billy Jean, the bass line makes the song, and not a single note is wasted, or can be replaced.
"...not a single note is wasted or can be replaced..."
Thanks for showing me the exact words i was trying to find to describe what i was feeling minutes ago, when i was listening to the original track with a headphone and paying attention to the bass line (overall structure + details) and to the performance of the bassist in Studio.
The words you found to describe It are as perfect to explain It as the bassline is perfect to this song, LMAO.
Yeah, I agree. All killer no filler.
This song is a bass player`s dream! Strong!!
Great job man! Very simple yet catchy and melodic bass line, one of my favourites.
And people think bass is easy
if you think guitar is hard, then this would be as hard.*
Dam sure this one ain't CLOSE TO BEING EASY.. I imagine it would be fairly easy if the bass player and drummer learned it together. You cannot substitute the energy of a real drummer with you playing bass. I'm sure IN TODAY'S MESS some could play to a drum track and speaker but it's no flavor to it. No emotion. But I love Bon Jovi basslines .
It is
It. Is
No not really. When I learned to play Wild Side from Mötley Crüe it took some time to learn it. That’s how you learn bass
absolutely fantastic guide and instruction. I love it when the bass carries the melody of a song.
I don't really play guitar/bass but I love being able to read the tabs!
play bass
I have chills everytime at 3:22
I know, same!
You are very special because you are the only one is see on YT who actually plays it the right way and makes the bass sound pretty good you can't say that about the rest
my favorite bass line ever it is a song within a song
I think it's a super underrated bass line. Not my favorite ever but it's damn well written.
learnt this about 4 months into my bass journey. now im not even a year in and playing hysteria
will always love this song
God, i just cry because my friend keep telling me to focus on the bass everytime i hear the music, and he said it back in Junior Highschool...
Its just perfect, combined with personal memories with this song
Bravo! Absolutely amazing! I was looking for a bass only version of this song to play along at the drums. Great work!
Bravo! Very well put-together video; thank you for putting this together and sharing. Not a simple bass line; this will help many folks out there.
3:41~3:43 awesome
NinetyGold Studio toooooooo good. I wish every song’s bass part was amplified louder like this lol
Unique
Alec is play this neck region!!!!
You mean the cheesy key change that makes it more annoying to play? Haha!
@@timehunter9467 ?
Young bass players, learn to play with a pick and your fingers. Most players prefer one over the other and will not, or can not switch. Each song is different and requires different attacks. You don't want to sound the same on every song. Mix it up.
if you're a guitarist, there's really no reason you shouldn't be able to play anything early on better with a pick, so you should try to avoid that and play with your fingers imo. it's definitely a good and different technique, but it makes things WAY easier and is that much easier when you're a guitarist transitioning.
Good advice
many first-timers use Table Rock Sound to learn the fret/strings for that song, including fingering
Started on guitar and then moved to bass, and first off I'm never going back but this is true. You need both. I prefer playing finger style but some songs you just need a pick.
Great advice. Where were you when I started? lol I started using only fingers, and am having great difficulty now learning how to play with a pick. I'm getting there, but I'm not finding it easy to be certain.
Man, looks tough to keep a groove! Nice job!!! I've been playing bass for a long time and even that seems hard to learn. Time for me to start practicing!
Me encantan tus vídeos, y me sirven para aprender a tocar, ya que no te limitas a tocar la cover sino que también pones los tabs, y encima con ritmo. ¡Por fin unos tabs que lleven el ritmo puesto! :D. Saludos y sigue así ^.^
+Yuno Gasai Gracias! Saludos
CoverSolutions oye puedes subir uno de como tocar marilyn manson lunchbox
CoverSolutions gracias telo agradeceria mucho
www.bigbasstabs.com/marilyn_manson_bass_tabs/lunchbox.html
Ahí tenés un link en el cual tenes varias versiones del tema!
A mi también me han servido mucho :)
Alec John Such (R.I.P.), original bassist from Bon Jovi played this with his fingers, but sounds cool with pick, too.
I was looking for the bass riff for this and it’s so fun to play omggg thank you :)!!
The sign of a great player is when they make it look easy.
Always appears more than it is
@@mbourne3020 true. But he make it look like a piece of cake.
@@lisanidog8178 my approach if muscle memory isn't familiar with a riff..get the notes, start slow until..then apply whatever tempo is required
@@lisanidog8178 very useful to have the bass set up where those grooves can be played with a fair amt of ease
@@mbourne3020 amen to that!🎶
There's just something about the lower tones and keeping a steady rythem that makes me enjoy playing the bass over the guitar.
I'm just a random guy, but this really helped me. Love your style and taste. Perfect editing/mixing. Keep 'em coming!
I never knew that this song had such an awesome bass line.
The part during the chorus is wonderful. Whenever I hear the song my ear hones in on the bassline. That tells you it's good.
In my opinion, it's arguably the best line ever. It's between this and Miguel - where's the fun in forever.
Such a nice bassline, and what a song
Finally...someone who did the cover correctly at 3:58.
I love you're cover's man, I hope you keep making them! One song I would love to see would be Harold of the Rocks by Primus
I second that
+Aaron Reprek Man, that song is pretty cool, i agree
*your
You got a lot of confidence not bracing your left thumb. The experts say to always do it, but there's a time and place not to and it takes practice to know where your arm is.
Good work!!
THIS GUY IS INCREDABLE!!! I'VE LEARNED SO SO SO MANY SONGS FROM THIS GUY!! YOU R A LEGEND!!!
12:16 What bass are you using? What amplifier? Great tone!
Thank you.
3:24 This is why you're here.
You're goddamn right..
The most chills ive gotten in 30 seconds
Alec is so great on playing bass i wish Alec would be back to Bon Jovi
He didn’t play this bass line
It's awesome that the tab is actually playable, unlike many book versions
PERFECTION. Congrats mate, you are really good at this.
Great cover/lesson! And what a great bass line... Thanks so much!
originally is played with fingers right? both alec live and hugh in studio...
3:42 esa parte siempre me parecio genial
TENES TODA LA RAZÓN HERMANO
Eu vou tocar essa música no bar central,essa música é incrível!!!!
I have a seen a lot of your videos and they are all really helpfull. Your tabs are the most accurate I have ever seen. Keep doing what you 're doing.
After watching your videos I have a new appreciation for bass. It totally makes this song.
Well done even though Alec didn't use a pic. I'm not judging at all (some songs I do, some I don't). Loved it!
Nice pre-timing, really make the tension !
Fantastic! Alec did an amazing bass line in this one and you played it awesome!
Except Alec didn't play it... this was recorded by Hugh McDonald.
Been listening to this song since teenager but just realize how powerful the bass line is❤
Once upon a time not so long ago
Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
She brings home her pay, for love, for love
She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
Baby, it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer
Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Thanks for the video
I just got a bass for my 13 year old son and he’s learning his first song ever by watching this video
HEY GUYS ITS A BASS PLAYER THAT DOESN'T SUCK
Nothing super technical, but absolutely perfect.
Well done man! LOVE your covers. Looking forward to trying to get close to your level years from now.
That open E so soothing to hear.
sos tremendo bajista man la verdad que tus videos me ayudan muchisimo gracias por compartirlos
My kids has moved up from beginner to early intermediate but this song is JUST too difficult for him unfortunately. Can wait,, we both love Living on a Prayer,, one of the perfect rock songs.
One of the greatest bass lines!
Gran trabajo el tuyo con el bass-tab y además ese bajo suena fenomenal.
A great Bass line! Thanks! 🎻🙂😎
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Hi Sir!! Kindly play Hallowed be thy Name (Iron Maiden)
Was always my favorite song to play on bass in pep band. I used to throw in a slide right at the start of the chorus, kinda like what Sting would do when he played Roxanne live.
I did that little half step riff in 1972 and my band mates thought it was stupid. Now I hear it on living on a prayer. I still think it sounds good lol.
well, your band mates were wrong.
聞き取りやすくてすごくすきです。
Esse carinha do Chile salva várias vezes a rapaziada. Gracias maninho!
Those riffs are the benchmark of simplicity and effectiveness
this is intoxicatingly watchable. Love it. Keep it up.
This video has a 1/2/3/4 count in, but short of that, I have no idea how to know when to come in. What clue tells me where the 1 is? Eg, there is a tinkle sound at the start -- does that indicate beat 1/2/3 or 4? What do people listen to to figure out the 1? Thanks
EDIT: I certainly have heard the song, but it was popular after my time so it isn't just burned into my memory. Our band leader just added this to the lineup and I can't come in with confidence but I need to figure it out before the next rehearsal. :-)
I have the same problem
Great tutorial videos. Almost had this song down except for a couple a bits that I get stumbling over. Sorted now after watching. Cheers
Such a cool bass line. Played it like 50 times in a row now, I think I got er down
This tab seems more accurate than the app I'm using! I'll use this! Thank you!
I’m a drummer and I learned to listen this fantastic strument (drum and bass work toghether) And nothing… I LOVE IT! ❤️🤘🏻🥁🎸
Ngl I play bass and bro you are impressive af
Awesome awesome job... you killed it!
Mother of God I've never heard anything more beautiful
"In these arms" bon jovi next please.
Really useful. Thanks a lot!👍
PERFECTION DOES EXIST.
Me encanta el cover incluso 3l toque con la plumilla es buenísimo saludos desde Cuernavaca
Great pal! Nice and fluid!
Please do never gonna give you up I have looked around and your the best bass player
B Models davie 504?
No tabs
Amazing Sir, just amazing.
Always loved this song but I now always listen out for the bass line everytime which made me love the song a bajillion times more, also _shout out to_ *Hugh McDonald* who actually re-wrote and re-recorded this bassline which ended up being the one we've all come to love and enjoy :)
One of my favorite bass line. 👏👏👏👏👏
wow, thank you for this tab , Brilliant.
I love your covers!!! Could you cover "The wall" from Pink Floyd please?
The bass hook in the chorus makes the song. Without that, that song would have been forgotten.
Woah! Superb! You are very talented!
R.I.P. John Such
Thanks for all your hard work..
Sir, can you do "CULT OF PERSONALITY" by Living Colour?
Trivium - Becoming the Dragon please! Has a pretty nice bass solo
Amazing cover! Bass line is awesome in this song!
This is awesome, it's all I hear on the track when I play it nowadays
I really love the Motown sound right before the chorus.
love it!
Great Job 👍🔝
Gostei mantém o ritmo da música numa boa. Bom demais.
Excellent tutorial!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! Awesome awesome awesome!!!