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What are some good songs for a novice to learn on bass BESIDES the ones that people always suggest? (lemmy.studio)

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I'm looking for unique songs in pop, alternative rock, hip-hop, funk, et cetera that are melodic but easy on beginners.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Which ones do people always suggest?

Maybe Cannonball by the Breeders? Rotten Apple from Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies Not generally a big Aerosmith fan, but the bassline at the start of Sweet Emotion is fun and not too difficult.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Another One Bites the Dust by Queen, Good Times by Chic, Money by Pink Floyd, Feel Good Inc by The Gorillas... all that Top 40 stuff is usually recommended. I want something different.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

How about ‘Blister in the Sun’ by The Violent Femmes, ‘hey man nice shot’ by filter. For more advanced stuff, my favorite baselines are Cake’s version of ‘I will survive’ (‘The distance’ is a pretty good one too) and ‘In the Meantime’ by Spacehog.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

City escape from sonic adventure 2 is one of my go to. Great fun to play on bass.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Interesting question, as I just started with the bass. (Still strugling with scales without getting my fingers in a know) Any Jazz tips?