Nathan easts bass guitar is covered with international flags. Yamaha bbne2 nathan east signature model guitar center. How to create bass lines 5 ostinato or riff bass an ostinato is a repeated rhythmicmelodic. Nathan east s phone hasnt stopped ringing in 40 years. Nathan east, eric clapton s longtime bassist, is one the most respected musicians and soughtafter sidemen in the industry. John patituccis vast musical knowledge and masterful playing can be found in hundreds of jazz bass lessons online at artistworks. In 2015, eric clapton celebrated his 70th birthday with a tour. Bon jovi you give love a bad name bass line by alec john such. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including clapton, phil collins, quincy jones, lionel richie, babyface, billy preston and david foster.
Nathan east style bass tab bass exercises video lesson. East holds a bachelor of arts degree in music from the university of california, san diego 1978. The bass line was recorded by nathan east one of my favorite basslines. This page features over 180 free bass transcriptions in standard notation.
My first guess was that it was played with a pick, but on closer listening its just nathan east playing fingerstyle with an overly bright and punchy tone my preference for gigging this is to use a plectrum in order to make sure that the bass line cuts through the distorted guitars. Nathan east on the writing, recording and legacy of easy lover the story of daft punks get lucky, as told by bassist nathan east bassist nathan east on jamming with daft punk, playing the grammys, and a video premiere. If youre looking for bass tabs, then click here these free bass transcriptions are provided for educational use only click on the transcription title to view and download the pdf. But dont mistake his large quantity of recordings for a lack of quality. Nathan east hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding music. As one of the most recorded bassists in history, east. Each volume includes 12 great hits laid down by some of the finest and most legendary studio players in the industry.
Gratis bas transcriptie van demo groove door nathan east. For years the yamaha bb series basses have defined the best in bass. Nathan east has taken his years of formidable playing and created hundreds of electric bass guitar lessons online. The transcribed bass lines as played by nathan east for 12 of the hits songs. Heres the full transcription for nathan watts bass line on sir duke by stevie wonder.
Nathan east, eric claptons longtime bassist, is one the most respected musicians and soughtafter sidemen in the industry. Hampson opted for 12 tracks that show adeptness over many styles, including rock, pop, jazz, funk and blues which help to show why nathan east. By 1994, yamaha had developed a signature bass for east. With more than 2,000 recordings, east is considered one of the most recorded. With more than 2,000 recordings, east is considered one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music. John patitucci jazz bass lessons online artistworks. All other use s require permission from the owner s and transcription author s.
Get lucky daft punk nathan east steve clark on bass. Barry white working with barry was like going to school, a complete early education. Thebasscases master list of transcriptions, sorted by bass player, song, album, and year. Aug 01, 2017 with such a wealth of material to choose from, selecting nathan easts best work for a bass transcription book was not an easy task. Nathan east rock bass guitar lessons online artistworks. Nathan east style by bass exercises tab and video lesson for bass guitar learn how to play bass guitar at bass camera. Nathan east bass transcriptions best of nathan east for. Lendell black conductor jeff babko hammond b3, keyboards, moog synthesizer tim carmon fender rhodes, hammond b3 chuck findley trumpet craig nelson string bass. Hampson opted for 12 tracks that show adeptness over many styles, including rock, pop, jazz, funk and blues which help to show why nathan east is one of the most important studio bassists around. More free lessons at in this sample lesson, nathan east.
In addition to working with eric clapton, nathan has performed and recorded with a hall of fame roster of artists including elton john, lionel richie, michael jackson, whitney houston, anita. Nathan east bass transcriptions best of nathan east for bass. The bass tone captured on the recording is brilliant. One of the most useful bass exercises cycle of 4ths and notes on the neck combined duration. Mar 01, 2015 nathan east, the master musician who teaches bass guitar lessons at artistworks, has clocked in an astonishing number of hours in the studio. I dont use tab in my teaching or personally in my own playing, and i think notation is the most accurate. Apr 12, 2014 one of the most useful bass exercises cycle of 4ths and notes on the neck combined duration. Nathan east takes you into the studio and behind the scenes to learn and see firsthand what it takes to be a professional musician. The samples are in pdf format and require adobe acrobat reader to be installed.
Bassist nathan east was born december 8, 1955 in philadelphia, pa to thomas and gwendolyn east, one of seven children, 5 boys, 2 girls. Latin or straight8th note bass lines can be embellished by adding an 8th note on the offbeat of beats two and four. Nathan east is considered a true bass legend for more than one reason. This got called on a gig the other week and its such a fun bass line to play i had no idea that it was nathan east. Nathan east, the master musician who teaches bass guitar lessons at artistworks, has clocked in an astonishing number of hours in the studio. The mid sweep is so great to shape the tone that no other bass has. Though they rarely share the same stage, bassists nathan east and will lee have had strikingly similar musical journeys. Today im going to be breaking down the main chorus riff from an 80s classic and one of the coolest bass lines of that era.
Try free sample lessons from nathan s electric bass artistworks. Jul 30, 2018 here are bass lines from the greatest studio bass players from a variety of styles and artists. This weeks free bass transcription is a compilation of 80s bass lines you cant help but love. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, includi. The bassment free bass guitar transcriptions in standard. It includes every title featured on the site in a format for convenient printing and reading on devices like tablets. Recent transcriptions are highlighted in orange, and new transcriptions are highlighted. This is thebasscases master list of transcriptions sorted by bass player, song, album, and year.
Designed by yamaha and nathan east, bassist for eric clapton and phil collins. Aidan hampson has released a new book of bass line transcriptions, this time focusing on the work of legendary session ace nathan east. What ultimately sets these electric bass guitar lessons apart from other offerings is the. With such a wealth of material to choose from, selecting nathan east s best work for a bass transcription book was not an easy task. Trascriptions will be emailed to you in adobe pdf format within one business day of purchase.
Before we dive into your experiences with eric clapton, congratulations on the grammy nomination. If you have any preconceived notions of what a nathan east solo album might sound like, you may be in for a surprise. Nathan east bass guitar magazine uk interview march 2015. The low in insane, the treble is rich and sparkling. He is a founding member of contemporary jazz quartet fourplay and has. This sample lesson is from the nathan east school of bass. All of my transcriptions are in pdf form, originally done in finale, and are available only in notation. In an interview regarding the story of footloose, nathan reveals that the. Session ace nathan east recalls some unforgettable collaborations. Nathan east get lucky random access memories 20 verse prechorus. In addition to working with eric clapton, nathan has performed and recorded with a hall of fame roster of artists including elton john, lionel richie, michael jackson, whitney houston, anita baker, al jarreau, herbie hancock, george harrison, joe pass, stevie wonder, bob. Its footloose by kenny loggins and the bass line was played by the legendary nathan east.
All transcriptions found on the bassment are for educational use only. San diego has been always considered home, although nate lived in philadelphia until age the 4 when the family moved west. Students in the jazz bass course have unlimited access to these video lessons, as well as music theory, backing tracks and study materials. In general, im interested in producing transcriptions that are not available elsewhere, rather than repeating. Aidan hampson opted for 12 tracks that show adeptness over many styles, including rock, pop, jazz, funk and blues which help to show why nathan east is one of the most. Examples are written out in musical notation in the accompanying booklet. Nathan east demo groove bas transcriptie nathan east. Used yamaha bbeast nathan east 5 string bass, amber burst the nathan east signature model represents the ultimate bb series 5string ever offered. As one of the most recorded bassists in history, east played on recordings with eric clapton, daft punk, michael jackson, and more. But seriously is the fourth fulllength studio album by phil collins recorded in 1989. Kevin sent me this incredible video from the 2020 winter namm show. I dont use tab in my teaching or personally in my own playing, and i think notation is the most accurate representation. Sir duke stevie wonder the bassment free bass guitar. Students in the bass guitar course have access to video lessons, bass guitar tabs and backing tracks.
Eric clapton tears in heaven nathan east bassline bass. Aidan hampson releases best of nathan east transcription book. Below is a comprehensive table of all free transcriptions we have available in our archive. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in.
Transcribed by aidan hampson volume 1 title includes the following bass. Nathan east bass, upright bass, vocals sara bareilles vocals eric clapton guitar michael mcdonald vocals stevie wonder harmonica mr. Both came up through the thenbountiful studio scene east in l. Although there are many free lessons and transcriptions on our site for beginning and advanced players, nothing beats individual guidance, for those just starting and for advanced players. Jan 02, 2017 aidan hampson has released a new book of bass line transcriptions, this time focusing on the work of legendary session ace nathan east. Yamaha bbeast 5 string nathan east signature edition. Second, nathan is praised among producers and fellow bass players for always having an unparalleled bass. Irregular groupings are notated above the duration line. The extra scale length really upgrades the sound and feel of the b string, he reports, and ive encountered no problems adjusting my lefthand reach. In fact, hes considered to be one of the most recorded bass. I cant even tell you, when the nominations came out on december 5, i couldnt believe it, it was a surreal moment. With such a wealth of material to choose from, selecting nathan easts best work for a bass transcription book was not an easy task.
As versatile as nathan east plays in every genre of music. First of all, there is no doubt that nathan is a worldclass musician, having laid down the bass lines on countless albums as well as on stage for many top artists. Nathan east demo groove bass transcription nathan east. Shop and buy nathan east contemporary bass sheet music. Nathan east tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including daft funk. The record is a daring, headturning, cinematic journey. You only need this one bass to cover all kinds of music you play. Phil collins something happened on the way to heaven. Bass lines from the greatest studio bass players, volumes 1. After quick inspection of the carton i couldnt wait to see what awaited inside the cardboard box. Yamaha bbne2 nathan east signature model black musician. Best of nathan east bass transcription book youtube. Kenny loggins footloose bass transcription pdf slagheap, fatstringer52 and leenunn. Its warm and punchy with every note crisp and clear.
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