Bass By Ear Newest Titles

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Day Tripper (The Beatles)

Song Sample Day Tripper

Lesson Sample Day Tripper

This song was part of the 1965 Rubber Soul  sessions and was released as a single the same year. The single wound up being in the top seven highest selling singles in the UK for the 1960's. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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Don't Let Me Down (The Beatles)

Song Sample Don't Let Me Down

Lesson Sample Don't Let Me Down

This song was part of the 1969 Let it Be album project and featured Billy Preston on the electric piano. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Don't Let Me Down (Bass)

Get Back (The Beatles)

Song Sample Get Back

Lesson Sample Get Back

This song was released as a single in 1969 and featured Billy Preston on the electric piano. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Get Back (Bass)

Got to Get You Into My Life (The Beatles)

Song Sample Got To Get You Into My Life

Lesson Sample Got To Get You Into My Life

From the 1966 Beatles' album Revolver. Some of the interesting things about the song are its obvious Motown sound, with the brass, and its veiled reference to marijuana use. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Got To Get You Into My Life (Bass)

A Hard Days Night (The Beatles)

Song Sample A Hard Days Night

Lesson Sample A Hard Days Night

From the 1964 Beatles' movie of the same name. When the song was later released as a single it stayed in the number one slot for two weeks in the U.S. and U.K. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD A Hard Days Night (Bass)

Help! (The Beatles)

Song Sample Help

Lesson Sample Help

From the 1965 Beatles' movie of the same name. When the song was later released as a single it stayed in the number one slot for three weeks in the U.S. and U.K. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Help (Bass)

Here Comes the Sun (The Beatles)

Song Sample Here Comes the Sun

Lesson Sample Here Comes the Sun

The Abbey Road album by the Beatles contained many hits but this one by George Harrison was a bit of a surprise. Harrison's style of composition is very evident in this hit and you see this style emerge in his later works as well. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played on the bass guitar completely "By Ear." 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Here Comes the Sun (Bass)

Hey Jude (The Beatles)

Song Sample Hey Jude

Lesson Sample Hey Jude

This 1968 non-album single by The Beatles became a record breaker almost overnight. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this stadium sing-along favorite. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Hey Jude (Bass)

All My Loving (The Beatles)

Song Sample All My Loving

Lesson Sample All My Loving

The 1963 Album With The Beatles hosted a few hits but none as memorable as this one. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this famous Beatles' hit. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD All My Loving (Bass)

All You Need is Love (The Beatles)

Song Sample All You Need is Love

Lesson Sample All You Need is Love

With the 60's coming to a close (or climax) The Beatles released the album Yellow Submarine and it was loaded with some rather unusual musical selections including this concert mob favorite sing-a-long. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this famous Beatles' hit. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD All You Need is Love (Bass)

And I Love Her (The Beatles)

Song Sample And I Love Her

Lesson Sample And I Love Her

The Beatles album A Hard Days Night  was a package of memorable hits including this timeless ballad. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this famous Beatles' hit. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD And I Love Her (Bass)

Baby It's You (The Beatles)

Song Sample Baby It's You

Lesson Sample Baby It's You

In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this famous Beatles' hit. The teacher for the lesson will also point out and explain any differences between the studio version and other live versions of the song. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Baby It's You (Bass)

Can't Buy Me Love (The Beatles)

Song Sample Can't Buy Me Love

Lesson Sample Can't Buy Me Love

In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this famous Beatles' hit. The teacher for the lesson will also point out and explain any differences between the studio version and other live versions of the song. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Can't Buy Me Love (Bass)

Come Together (The Beatles)

Song Sample Come Together

Lesson Sample Come Together

In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every phrase and its variation played by Paul McCartney to create this famous Beatles' hit. The teacher for the lesson will also point out and explain any differences between the studio version and other live versions of the song. 

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Come Together (Bass)

Pink Houses (John Mellancamp)

Song Sample Pink Houses

Lesson Sample Pink Houses

The bass guitar part to the fun Mellancamp hit is fast and easy to learn when you learn it "By Ear." Because the bass player changes what they do for each verse we will learn each verse and every lick played. This will give a wide variety of grooves you can apply to other songs of a similar rhythm.

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Pink Houses (Bass)

Never Been to Spain (Three Dog Night)

Song Sample Never Been to Spain

Lesson Sample Never Been to Spain

This great rock hit is fast to learn when you learn it "By Ear." Because the bass player changes what they do for each verse we will learn each verse and every lick played. This will give a wide variety of grooves you can apply to other songs of a similar rhythm.

This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Never Been to Spain (Bass)

Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd)

Song Sample Another Brick in the Wall

Lesson Sample Another Brick in the Wall

This iconic Pink Floyd hit is fast and easy to learn, especially when you learn it "by ear!" This all-audio lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of every note and finger used to play the song. The lesson concludes with backing tracks without the bass guitar for you to use to practice and perform with. 

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CD Another Brick in the Wall (Bass)

Hopelessly Devoted (from "Grease")

Song Sample Hopelessly Devoted

Lesson Sample Hopelessly Devoted

The musical/movie "Grease" spun off more than one memorable hit and this one is a must-learn for any serious bass player. This 6/8 time pattern is executed flawlessly and consistently and will give you plenty of ideas to work with in other pieces where you need this style. 

The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the bass part with drums, keys and vocal cues and then teaches every lick and finger used to play the song completely "by ear" without any music, tab, or video. Backing tracks (without the bass on them) are also included to play along with once you have learned the bass part. 

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CD Hopelessly Devoted (Bass)

Working Man Blues (Merle Haggard)

Song Sample Working Man Blues

Lesson Sample Working Man Blues

Merle and company certainly deliver in this song! The bass player lays down a solid predictable groove and then adds subtle variations of it for each verse. The improvisation section introduces an almost entirely different riff all together keeping this song interesting to the end. Each verse is broken down into four sections describing every note and finger used to play this foot-stomping country blues hit. 

The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums, keys and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part. 

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CD Working Man Blues (Bass)

Time You and I (Khruangbin)

Song Sample Time You and I

Lesson Sample Time You and I

This song is loaded with must-have bass riffs and you will learn them all "By Ear" without music, tab or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part.

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CD Time You and I (Bass)

Just The Two of Us (Bill Withers)

Song Sample Just The Two Of Us

Lesson Sample Just The Two Of Us

This pop jazz piece is instantly recognizable by its melodic bass line and touch of slap. In this Bass By Ear lesson you will learn every lick from the original recording completely "By Ear." The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part.

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CD Just The Two Of Us (Bass)

Driving My Life Away (Eddie Rabbitt)

Song Sample Driving My Life Away

Lesson Sample Driving My Life Away

This upbeat classic has a lot of useful blues-based walks nestled in a traditional country bass pattern. This song is a good choice for most first-year bass guitar students. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part.

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CD Driving My Life Away (Bass)

Pelota (Khruangbin)

Song Sample Pelota

Lesson Sample Pelota

Khruanbin has definitely brought about a revival of great bass grooves in their unique World-Music style. In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn all of bass riffs for the entire song without music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part.

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CD Pelota (Bass)

Hotel California (Eagles) 

Song Sample Hotel California

Lesson Sample Hotel California

In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn the bass riffs for the entire song without music, tab, or video. The lesson is based on the studio version of the song and you learn the basic patterns and all of their variations used in the song. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part.

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CD Hotel California (Bass)

Another One Bites the Dust (Queen) 

Song Sample Another One Bites the Dust

Lesson Sample Another One Bites the Dust

In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn the iconic bass lines for the Queen hit without music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part.  

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CD Another One Bites the Dust (Bass)

Brick House (Commodores) Song Sample Brick House

Lesson Sample Brick House

For Bass Guitar. In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn the iconic bass lines for the funk/rock hit without music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part. You will have a lot of fun with this one, for sure!
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CD Brick House (Bass)

Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) 

Song Sample Play That Funky Music

Lesson Sample Play That Funky Music

In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn the bass riffs for the entire song without music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the bass part with drums and vocal cues as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass part. Now there is no excuse for your lack of FUNK!

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CD Play That Funky (Bass)

August 10 (Khruangbin) 

Song Sample August 10

Lesson Sample August 10

Enter into the realm of "world music" where nice bass riffs still exist! Laura Lee deals up some nice rhythmic textures in this smooth ballad and you will want to add every one of these riffs to your inventory of grooves! This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and has backing tracks to practice and perform with once you have learned the bass part. The song is taught completely "by ear" using no tab, music or video.

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CD August 10 (Bass)

Sneakin' Sally through the Alley (R. Palmer) 

Song Sample Sneakin' Sally

Lesson Sample Sneakin' Sally

Another timeless bass groove taught completely "by ear!" The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then teaches every riff, note by note, without music, tab, or video! At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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CD Sneakin' Sally (Bass)

Lookin' Out My Back Door (CCR) 

Song Sample Lookin' Out My Back Door

Lesson Sample Lookin' Out My Back Door

On this CD you will learn the bass guitar part for "Lookin' Out My Back Door" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. A full demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

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CD Lookin' Out My Back Door (Bass)

Born on the Bayou (CCR) 

Song Sample Born on the Bayou

Lesson Sample Born on the Bayou

In the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival. For Bass Guitar. (download) Let's learn some real CCR swamp music and some amazing bass grooves completely "BY EAR!" This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the bass parts. All of the main grooves AND THEIR VARIATIONS are taught in this completely "all-audio" lesson using NO PRINT, TAB OR VIDEO!

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CD Born on the Bayou (Bass)

Fortunate Son (CCR) 

Song Sample Fortunate Son

Lesson Sample Fortunate Son

In the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival.  For Bass Guitar. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks, in two different keys, to play along with once you have learned the bass part in both the key of A and G. The song is taught completely "by ear" using no tab, music or video.

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CD Fortunate Son (Bass)

Have You Ever Seen the Rain (CCR) 

Song Sample Have You Ever Seen the Rain

Lesson Sample Have You Ever Seen the Rain

In the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival. (Downloadable) For Bass Guitar. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and has backing tracks to practice and perform with once you have learned the bass part. The song is taught completely "by ear" using no tab, music or video.

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CD Have You Ever Seen the Rain (Bass)