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Important to learn parts other than the bass for development of your ear!

Take this solo from Ben Rector’s - Steady Love (Live From Atlanta)

#bassguitarist #bass #bassist #bassplayer #bassplayersunited #bassplayers #bassgram #bassistsofinstagram #basssolo #bassguitar

Important to learn parts other than the bass for development of your ear!

Take this solo from Ben Rector’s - Steady Love (Live From Atlanta)

#bassguitarist #bass #bassist #bassplayer #bassplayersunited #bassplayers #bassgram #bassistsofinstagram #basssolo #bassguitar

Always good to be learning parts other than the bass line!
Here’s a sax solo from one of my favourite songs Lettsanity - @lettucefunk

#bassguitarist #bass #bassist #bassplayer #bassplayersunited #bassplayers #bassgram #bassistsofinstagram #basssolo #bassguitar

Always good to be learning parts other than the bass line!
Here’s a sax solo from one of my favourite songs Lettsanity - @lettucefunk

#bassguitarist #bass #bassist #bassplayer #bassplayersunited #bassplayers #bassgram #bassistsofinstagram #basssolo #bassguitar

What an absolute banger, great song to jam over too!
Let me know in the comments if you want to learn the fills in this video!

#bassplayers #basscover #bass #bassguitar #basspro #bassgear #lowend #bassists #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #bassguitarist #justintimberlake #snoopdogg #hiphopbass

What an absolute banger, great song to jam over too!
Let me know in the comments if you want to learn the fills in this video!

#bassplayers #basscover #bass #bassguitar #basspro #bassgear #lowend #bassists #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #bassguitarist #justintimberlake #snoopdogg #hiphopbass

Another one of my all time favourites! Really hard to nail down and keep in the pocket with, but great for practicing speed and precision!

The song is Lettuce - Lettsanity

If you’ve never heard of @lettucefunk, you seriously need to check them out right now! Amazing band with some absolutely bangers!

Is there anyone I should be checking out?⬇️

#basslove #baixista #weplaybass #basstheworld #lowend #basspro #bassgear #bassplayersunited #bassists #bassguitarist #basscover #funk #funkymusic

Another one of my all time favourites! Really hard to nail down and keep in the pocket with, but great for practicing speed and precision!

The song is Lettuce - Lettsanity

If you’ve never heard of @lettucefunk, you seriously need to check them out right now! Amazing band with some absolutely bangers!

Is there anyone I should be checking out?⬇️

#basslove #baixista #weplaybass #basstheworld #lowend #basspro #bassgear #bassplayersunited #bassists #bassguitarist #basscover #funk #funkymusic

I gave myself a wrist injury when I was younger trying to play the bridge to this song, but I just love it so much 😂

It’s Jamiroquai- Don’t Give Hate A Chance 🎸

The bass playing in this is just phenomenal and I encourage anyone to get it into playing it, it’s tricky to get those doubled up octaves at first but once you do get it you can start changing the placement of them and get creative!

Awesome tune!

#jamiroquai #funk #funkbass #bassguitarist #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayers #basstone #bassguitars #bassplayersunited #basscover #bassguitar #bassgear

I gave myself a wrist injury when I was younger trying to play the bridge to this song, but I just love it so much 😂

It’s Jamiroquai- Don’t Give Hate A Chance 🎸

The bass playing in this is just phenomenal and I encourage anyone to get it into playing it, it’s tricky to get those doubled up octaves at first but once you do get it you can start changing the placement of them and get creative!

Awesome tune!

#jamiroquai #funk #funkbass #bassguitarist #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayers #basstone #bassguitars #bassplayersunited #basscover #bassguitar #bassgear

Man, AI gave me the most swagger stegosaurus song..

Really interesting to see how AI is developing in terms on music creation, if a little scary! 😅

Let me know any topics you want AI to create for me ⬇️

Using the @moogsynthesizers Sub Phatty

#synthbass #popmusic #bass #bassguitarist #bassplayers #bassguitars #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #weplaybass #basstheworld #baixista #basscover #basslove #bassgear #basspro

Man, AI gave me the most swagger stegosaurus song..

Really interesting to see how AI is developing in terms on music creation, if a little scary! 😅

Let me know any topics you want AI to create for me ⬇️

Using the @moogsynthesizers Sub Phatty

#synthbass #popmusic #bass #bassguitarist #bassplayers #bassguitars #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #weplaybass #basstheworld #baixista #basscover #basslove #bassgear #basspro

Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke 🎶

That unison run is so well written, rhythmic, and melodic. Nathan Watts absolutely nailed this one, and it’s always a fun challenge.

#steviewonder #funk #bass #bassguitarist #bassplayers #bassguitars #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #weplaybass #basstheworld #baixista #basscover #basslove #bassgear #basspro

Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke 🎶

That unison run is so well written, rhythmic, and melodic. Nathan Watts absolutely nailed this one, and it’s always a fun challenge.

#steviewonder #funk #bass #bassguitarist #bassplayers #bassguitars #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #weplaybass #basstheworld #baixista #basscover #basslove #bassgear #basspro

1, 2, or 3?

1. Michael Jackson - Workin’ Day And Night
2. Ripe - Passerby
3. Jamiroquai - Time Won’t Wait

#funk #bass #bassguitarist #bassplayers #bassguitars #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #weplaybass #basstheworld #baixista #basscover #basslove #bassgear #basspro

1, 2, or 3?

1. Michael Jackson - Workin’ Day And Night
2. Ripe - Passerby
3. Jamiroquai - Time Won’t Wait

#funk #bass #bassguitarist #bassplayers #bassguitars #bassistsofinstagram #bassplayersunited #weplaybass #basstheworld #baixista #basscover #basslove #bassgear #basspro

Ripe - Passerby 🎵
That line is awesome, such a great part to play!

Let me know in the comments if I should start giving away tab for my reels. 👍

#bassistsofinstagram #bassguitar #bass #bassplayer

Ripe - Passerby 🎵
That line is awesome, such a great part to play!

Let me know in the comments if I should start giving away tab for my reels. 👍

#bassistsofinstagram #bassguitar #bass #bassplayer

Michael Jackson grooves never get old! 🔥

‘Workin’ Day and Night’ has some of the funkiest bass playing in his catalog—such a killer part to lock in with.

Who else loves MJ’s bass-driven tracks? Let me know your favourite in the comments! 👍

#bass #bassgram #bassplayer #michaeljackson

Michael Jackson grooves never get old! 🔥

‘Workin’ Day and Night’ has some of the funkiest bass playing in his catalog—such a killer part to lock in with.

Who else loves MJ’s bass-driven tracks? Let me know your favourite in the comments! 👍

#bass #bassgram #bassplayer #michaeljackson

Loving the vibes on Silk Sonic’s ‘Skate’—such a funky track to play!🔥

Had a great time laying down the bass on this one. What’s your favorite Silk Sonic song? Drop it in the comments!

#SilkSonic #bass #basscover #bassplayers

Loving the vibes on Silk Sonic’s ‘Skate’—such a funky track to play!🔥

Had a great time laying down the bass on this one. What’s your favorite Silk Sonic song? Drop it in the comments!

#SilkSonic #bass #basscover #bassplayers

Who’s listening to The Staple Singers? 🎶

This track is a masterclass in simplicity. The bass locks in with the drums, creating a steady pocket that allows the song to breathe.
If you’re learning it, focus on playing with restraint—let the bass sit naturally without overplaying. Small variations in dynamics can add movement without breaking the flow.

Originally played by David Hood, this bass line proves that sometimes, less is more!

Want more classic bass breakdowns? Follow for more! 🎸🔥

#StapleSingers #SoulMusic #FunkGroove #BassPlayer #bassguitar #funk #basstone #bassplayersunited #bassgram #basscover

Who’s listening to The Staple Singers? 🎶

This track is a masterclass in simplicity. The bass locks in with the drums, creating a steady pocket that allows the song to breathe.
If you’re learning it, focus on playing with restraint—let the bass sit naturally without overplaying. Small variations in dynamics can add movement without breaking the flow.

Originally played by David Hood, this bass line proves that sometimes, less is more!

Want more classic bass breakdowns? Follow for more! 🎸🔥

#StapleSingers #SoulMusic #FunkGroove #BassPlayer #bassguitar #funk #basstone #bassplayersunited #bassgram #basscover

Really quick video but just wanted to show how simple, yet effective it is to set up some lighting for your videos!

I’m using:

A cheap soft box key light (£30)
2 RGB lights (£15 each), one for the background and one to light the dark side of my face.

Literally takes me a few minutes to setup but makes so much difference.

#bassguitar #bassplayer #basscover #videography #lighting #instagramreels

Really quick video but just wanted to show how simple, yet effective it is to set up some lighting for your videos!

I’m using:

A cheap soft box key light (£30)
2 RGB lights (£15 each), one for the background and one to light the dark side of my face.

Literally takes me a few minutes to setup but makes so much difference.

#bassguitar #bassplayer #basscover #videography #lighting #instagramreels

A Jamiroquai classic! 🔥 Time Won’t Wait has such a tight bass line—full of energy.

Had a blast laying this one down! Who else loves a good Jamiroquai groove? Let me know your favorite Jamiroquai bass lines in the comments! 👇

Get the HX Stomp preset or learn about how I make my reels through the link in my bio! 🔗

#jamiroquai #TimeWontWait #AcidJazz #FunkMusic #Groove #BassPlayer #FunkyBass #SlapBass #BassCover #BassGroove #MusicReels #ReelsMusic #MusicLovers #CoverSong #LiveMusic

A Jamiroquai classic! 🔥 Time Won’t Wait has such a tight bass line—full of energy.

Had a blast laying this one down! Who else loves a good Jamiroquai groove? Let me know your favorite Jamiroquai bass lines in the comments! 👇

Get the HX Stomp preset or learn about how I make my reels through the link in my bio! 🔗

#jamiroquai #TimeWontWait #AcidJazz #FunkMusic #Groove #BassPlayer #FunkyBass #SlapBass #BassCover #BassGroove #MusicReels #ReelsMusic #MusicLovers #CoverSong #LiveMusic

🔥 THIS BASS GROOVE IS PURE FUNK! 🔥

Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway

So much space for creativity in this bass line. Who else loves Verdine White’s playing? 🎸💥

⚡ Want this exact tone? My HX Stomp preset is available now—grab it from the link in my bio! 🎛️

#basscover #bass #earthwindandfire #funkbass #hxstomp #verdinewhite

🔥 THIS BASS GROOVE IS PURE FUNK! 🔥

Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway

So much space for creativity in this bass line. Who else loves Verdine White’s playing? 🎸💥

⚡ Want this exact tone? My HX Stomp preset is available now—grab it from the link in my bio! 🎛️

#basscover #bass #earthwindandfire #funkbass #hxstomp #verdinewhite

Herbie Hancock - Hang Up Your Hang Ups 🎵

With the incredible Paul Jackson on bass, this song is such a groove!
Using a P Bass with flatwounds and some foam under the strings to get that vintage tone.

Running that through my custom Motown Bass HX Stomp Preset, you can download it from the link in my bio!

#bassguitar #bassplayer #bass #basscover #bassgram #musician #funk #hxstomp #hxstomppresets

Herbie Hancock - Hang Up Your Hang Ups 🎵

With the incredible Paul Jackson on bass, this song is such a groove!
Using a P Bass with flatwounds and some foam under the strings to get that vintage tone.

Running that through my custom Motown Bass HX Stomp Preset, you can download it from the link in my bio!

#bassguitar #bassplayer #bass #basscover #bassgram #musician #funk #hxstomp #hxstomppresets

Tower of Power - Soul With A Capital “S” 🎵

Challenging song to keep in the pocket with, so many 16th ghost notes!

Check out the HX Stomp preset for this bass tone in my bio!

#bassguitar #basscover #bass #bassgram #funk #musician #bassporn #hxstomp #hxstomppresets

Tower of Power - Soul With A Capital “S” 🎵

Challenging song to keep in the pocket with, so many 16th ghost notes!

Check out the HX Stomp preset for this bass tone in my bio!

#bassguitar #basscover #bass #bassgram #funk #musician #bassporn #hxstomp #hxstomppresets

The Motet - Thinkin��’ Too Much 🎵

You can download this HX Stomp preset from my bio!

#bassguitar #funk #funkbass #basstone #bassgram #basscover #hxstomp #hxstomppresets

The Motet - Thinkin’ Too Much 🎵

You can download this HX Stomp preset from my bio!

#bassguitar #funk #funkbass #basstone #bassgram #basscover #hxstomp #hxstomppresets

Tom Browne - Come For The Ride

My bass is tuned a whole step down for this tune, so be sure to do that if you’re following along to the bass tab!

A great tune with Sekou Bunch laying down the slap bass!

#bass #bassguitar #bassgram #slapbass #basstabs #basslesson #bassist #funk

Tom Browne - Come For The Ride

My bass is tuned a whole step down for this tune, so be sure to do that if you’re following along to the bass tab!

A great tune with Sekou Bunch laying down the slap bass!

#bass #bassguitar #bassgram #slapbass #basstabs #basslesson #bassist #funk

Jackson 5 - Darling Dear

This bass line by James Jamerson is the peak of freedom on the bass, I’ve tried my best to learn it by ear so this isn’t note for note, Jamerson also played this with just one finger (the hook), but to save you the pain of hearing me try, I’ve played with both fingers 😂

If you want to learn how to play bass lines like this one, or learn how to play by ear, hit me up, I’m offering bass lessons in person or via zoom:

www.jamesformosabass.com/onlinelessons

#bassguitar #bassplayer #bass #basslessons
#basscover #musician #funk #funkbass #motown

Jackson 5 - Darling Dear

This bass line by James Jamerson is the peak of freedom on the bass, I’ve tried my best to learn it by ear so this isn’t note for note, Jamerson also played this with just one finger (the hook), but to save you the pain of hearing me try, I’ve played with both fingers 😂

If you want to learn how to play bass lines like this one, or learn how to play by ear, hit me up, I’m offering bass lessons in person or via zoom:

www.jamesformosabass.com/onlinelessons

#bassguitar #bassplayer #bass #basslessons
#basscover #musician #funk #funkbass #motown

The J.B’s - All Aboard The Soul Funky Train

Such a fantastic groove in this song, expertly executed on the record by Fred Thomas.

If you wanna learn to play grooves like this or improve your knowledge of the fretboard, hit me up for effective bass lessons at an affordable rate!

www.jamesformosabass.com/onlinelessons

#bassguitar #bassplayer #bass #basslessons
#basscover #musician #funk #funkbass

The J.B’s - All Aboard The Soul Funky Train

Such a fantastic groove in this song, expertly executed on the record by Fred Thomas.

If you wanna learn to play grooves like this or improve your knowledge of the fretboard, hit me up for effective bass lessons at an affordable rate!

www.jamesformosabass.com/onlinelessons

#bassguitar #bassplayer #bass #basslessons
#basscover #musician #funk #funkbass

James Brown - I Refuse To Lose

Currently playing through lots of 70’s funk and 60’s Motown stuff on the bass.

Is there anything you want to hear? Leave a comment!

If youre looking for bass lessons, hit me up at www.jamesformosabass.com/onlinelessons

#funk #jamesbrown #70smusic #bassguitar #bassplayer #precisionbass #groove #basscover #musician

James Brown - I Refuse To Lose

Currently playing through lots of 70’s funk and 60’s Motown stuff on the bass.

Is there anything you want to hear? Leave a comment!

If youre looking for bass lessons, hit me up at www.jamesformosabass.com/onlinelessons

#funk #jamesbrown #70smusic #bassguitar #bassplayer #precisionbass #groove #basscover #musician

Bought this Moog Sub Phatty a few weeks back and finally built up the courage to post something with it 😅

@moogsynthesizers
#synthbass #synthesizers #keybass #bass #bassplayer #hiphop #originalmusic #bassguitar #bassplayer #bassgram

Bought this Moog Sub Phatty a few weeks back and finally built up the courage to post something with it 😅

@moogsynthesizers
#synthbass #synthesizers #keybass #bass #bassplayer #hiphop #originalmusic #bassguitar #bassplayer #bassgram

First fresh bit of content in a while, been on and off playing around with this for a while so I hope you enjoy it!

Struggled with inspiration recently for original music, so for this piece I took a single vocal loop from Splice and wrote the music around it.

#bassplayer #bassporn #originalmusic #pop #music #contentcreation #bass #bassguitar

First fresh bit of content in a while, been on and off playing around with this for a while so I hope you enjoy it!

Struggled with inspiration recently for original music, so for this piece I took a single vocal loop from Splice and wrote the music around it.

#bassplayer #bassporn #originalmusic #pop #music #contentcreation #bass #bassguitar

Had a great time playing over this beat with @7elix_bu! Brilliant musician and super friendly guy! 🙌

#bass #bassplayer #basssolo #collaboration #musician #jazzbass #fbass #bassporn

Had a great time playing over this beat with @7elix_bu! Brilliant musician and super friendly guy! 🙌

#bass #bassplayer #basssolo #collaboration #musician #jazzbass #fbass #bassporn

When I was young, I loved to sing, its what got me into music, but as I got older, I sort of left behind as I started to pick up playing the guitar and bass.

Nowadays I use singing as a tool for developing my ear (and the odd occasion like this video), cause if you can sing it, you can probably play it.

#bass #bassplayer #singer #vocals #musicproduction #shuresm7b #octavepedal #fenderbass #bassguitar

When I was young, I loved to sing, its what got me into music, but as I got older, I sort of left behind as I started to pick up playing the guitar and bass.

Nowadays I use singing as a tool for developing my ear (and the odd occasion like this video), cause if you can sing it, you can probably play it.

#bass #bassplayer #singer #vocals #musicproduction #shuresm7b #octavepedal #fenderbass #bassguitar

This one was interesting, not what I had in mind when I started, but ended up with something to jam to.

It’s been a few weeks since I recorded this one but it really made me think about developing my slap technique.

Slap bass is something I’ve never really taken too seriously, which is funny because @therealmarcusmiller is one of my biggest musical influences.
Slap bass is a fundamental part of being a rounded bass player, so it’s something I’m working hard on at the moment.

Let me know your favourite slap bass influences!

#slapbass #bassplayer #bassguitar #bassgram #contentcreator #fenderbass #musician

This one was interesting, not what I had in mind when I started, but ended up with something to jam to.

It’s been a few weeks since I recorded this one but it really made me think about developing my slap technique.

Slap bass is something I’ve never really taken too seriously, which is funny because @therealmarcusmiller is one of my biggest musical influences.
Slap bass is a fundamental part of being a rounded bass player, so it’s something I’m working hard on at the moment.

Let me know your favourite slap bass influences!

#slapbass #bassplayer #bassguitar #bassgram #contentcreator #fenderbass #musician

The first content I produced 10 months ago was nothing like what it is today.

I had originally planned on producing a massive catalogue of content, ready for when I put up my social pages.

But as I produced more, the quality of my videos increased with my experience.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect and I’m always trying to develop my skills, but there’s a clear difference between now and then.

I now have a collection of about 40 bass covers that I’ll probably never post.
And that’s okay…

Because I’m thankful for what I’ve learned along the way.

Moral of the story:
Always strive for more.

Gear:
1983 JV Squier Precision
La Bella Flatwound strings (9 y/o)
SubZero ControlKey 49S
Focusrite Scarlett Solo

DAW: Logic Pro
Video Editor: Davinci Resolve

#bass #originalmusic #bassplayer #songwriter #bassgram #bassporn #musicproduction #bassguitar #originalbeat #music #selfdevelopment #contentcreation

The first content I produced 10 months ago was nothing like what it is today.

I had originally planned on producing a massive catalogue of content, ready for when I put up my social pages.

But as I produced more, the quality of my videos increased with my experience.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect and I’m always trying to develop my skills, but there’s a clear difference between now and then.

I now have a collection of about 40 bass covers that I’ll probably never post.
And that’s okay…

Because I’m thankful for what I’ve learned along the way.

Moral of the story:
Always strive for more.

Gear:
1983 JV Squier Precision
La Bella Flatwound strings (9 y/o)
SubZero ControlKey 49S
Focusrite Scarlett Solo

DAW: Logic Pro
Video Editor: Davinci Resolve

#bass #originalmusic #bassplayer #songwriter #bassgram #bassporn #musicproduction #bassguitar #originalbeat #music #selfdevelopment #contentcreation

Find inspiration where you can and look for music that opens your mind.

This song is such a great one to play, I watched @kirkfranklin and his band play their Tiny Desk (Home) Concert the other week and was blown away by the energy and love they had for what they were doing.

Playing this also gave me a chance to blow the dust off of my 5 string..

#bass #bassguitar #bassplayer #bassgram #gospelmusic #gospelmusicians #basscover #5string #bassline

Find inspiration where you can and look for music that opens your mind.

This song is such a great one to play, I watched @kirkfranklin and his band play their Tiny Desk (Home) Concert the other week and was blown away by the energy and love they had for what they were doing.

Playing this also gave me a chance to blow the dust off of my 5 string..

#bass #bassguitar #bassplayer #bassgram #gospelmusic #gospelmusicians #basscover #5string #bassline

Creativity always seems to flow best for me when it’s spontaneous, but it was the complete opposite with this beat.
I’ve tried to stick to a regular content creation the past few months, and that sometimes creates too much pressure for the result to feel authentic.

In those situations, I’ve learned that it’s sometimes best not to force something that doesn’t feel right, and in this case, I just start over with something completely different.

But NEVER give up on it. Because it’s the difficult things that are worth doing.

#bass #originalmusic #bassplayer #songwriter #bassgram #bassporn #musicproduction #bassguitar #originalbeat #music
@ianmartinallison @scottsbasslessons @musicianexp_ @coffeemusic01

Creativity always seems to flow best for me when it’s spontaneous, but it was the complete opposite with this beat.
I’ve tried to stick to a regular content creation the past few months, and that sometimes creates too much pressure for the result to feel authentic.

In those situations, I’ve learned that it’s sometimes best not to force something that doesn’t feel right, and in this case, I just start over with something completely different.

But NEVER give up on it. Because it’s the difficult things that are worth doing.

#bass #originalmusic #bassplayer #songwriter #bassgram #bassporn #musicproduction #bassguitar #originalbeat #music
@ianmartinallison @scottsbasslessons @musicianexp_ @coffeemusic01

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