Victor wooten techniques on 6string bass bass practice diary 15th may 2018 this week im doing something that i dont don very often, im practising slap bass. Along with the video lessons, theres also a 123page pdf course workbook accompanying you every step of the way. Guitar techniques articles complete collection free. I do believe in free content and i do believe the internet community can maintain good ideas. One of the songs he performed was his solo bass take on stevie wonders isnt she lovely. In this video, victor breaks down the techniques he employs to create his incredible style. I guarantee you that victor sat for hours and hours working on quarter note thumps. That said, the bow bass was never intended to do anything more, or less, than meet the stated needs of victor wooten for a bass that he could play both fingerstyle and using a very specific, short bow and associated bowing technique. Victor wooten lesson on bass technique download free. Here, victor shares his technique for the solo on sword and stone, from his new albums. Victor wooten bass technique 1 of 4 bass music, victor. Learn how to play victor wooten songs for bass online. Almost all articles have their respectives mp3 audio files. Victor wooten is recognized as one of the worlds greatest electric bassists.
Shop and buy victor wooten super bass solo technique sheet music. Segments include live performances with a band, and interviews about technique, influences, and motivation. How to play super easy walking electric bass exercise bass guitar youtube see more. Print and download bass tribute sheet music in pdf. In conversation with victor wooten bass extremes the. Hudson music filmed two days of these incredible sessions. Launching his solo career a few years later, with a show of hands, it soon became apparent that wooten was also a major musical force, thanks to an organic and highly original approach to music and music education. Victor wooten super bass solo technique chunk 3 youtube. Bass 4string fretted victor wooten bass 6string fretless steve bailey drums gregg bissonette recorded by brian springer writtenby s. When i see this kind of ability and then consider my own meager skills, i feel like i should take my bass and throw it in the garbage. Jaco, alphonso johnson, gary willis, and steve bailey all have unique sounds that i have benefited from, but there are other fretless instruments that have helped me with my fretless playing. Throughout, victor underscores this vital material with a groove first ethic, as well an accent on being musical and creative three mandatory ingredients to becoming a highlysoughtafter professional bassist. Taking the approaches and techniques made popular by bassists such as victor wooten and michael manring, solo arrangements for electric bass features pop songs, theme tunes and original compositions, all cleverly arranged to be performed on solo bass guitar. Studies for bass 3volume setebook pdf versionthese three books from david motto make up one of the great sightreading resources of all time.
Lol, this comment is virtually identical to many of the early impressions of the fender precision bass. This book is a collection of solo pieces for the electric bass. The best of victor wooten features his playing on 14 great tunes, which wooten transcribed himself. Victor wooten is one of the worlds greatest electric bassists, and is best known for his work with. And im learning from the very best by playing excerpts from a book called the best of victor wooten. This video is supposed to give you some insight to victor s very unique style. All of which makes victor wooten bass workshop a musthave tool for bass players at all levels. I have been playing bass for about five years now and victor wooten is, of course, like a god to me. Victor lemonte wooten born september 11, 1964 is an american bassist, record producer, educator, and recipient of five grammy awards. Alfred victor wooten super bass solo technique dvd. He is an innovator on the bass guitar, as well as a talented composer, arranger, producer, vocalist. He was awarded a 1999 nashville music award for bassist of the year his second, and in. If youre not getting a good tone from a single thump, then focus on that first.
Considered by many to be the most influential bassist since jaco pastorius, victor is best known for his work with the grammywinning supergroup bla. As part of our three part interview with victor wooten, weve shared several exclusive videos for the series. His oldest brother regi was the one who taught victor to play bass at age three, and by age five victor could hold simple bass lines and play gigs. Over the course of his fivedecade career, victor has had a major impact on the art of the bass guitar through his innovative playing techniques, genreuniting music and his bass nature camps. The folks who shared this video said that this was recorded at 8am on a sunday morning, and during a torrential downpour.
Bass tabs of songs by victor wooten 39 bass tabs including isnt she lovely, amazing grace perfect and classical thump 100% perfect. Victor wooten wife, songs, lesson, tours, albums, net worth. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In todays podcast we meet a player who has taken the art of bass playing to a whole new level. Wooten has won the bass player of the year award from bass player magazine three times in a row, and was the first person to win the award more than once. Victor lemonte wooten is an american bass player, composer, author, and producer, and has been the recipient of five grammy awards.
When word reached the sbl office that mr wooten would be making a rare appearance in the uk, the opportunity was too good to miss. Making music features two of the most creative musicians in contemporary music. If the world were to follow you today, where would you lead them. Victor covers slapping, tapping, grooving, and improvising in detail. Secret red hot chili peppers jam for kids at music camp in watts. Here is a collection of articles published in the magazine guitar techniques. Available singly or as a set, in print or ebook form, with. Victor wooten super bass solo technique download faststrings. Interested in what we do, lenjoy iteach time get asked to explain a bass part or share a technique. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Victor wooten bass tabs 39 tabs big bass tabs free. This deluxe songbook includes notefornote transcriptions of. Choose from victor wooten sheet music for such popular songs as amazing grace, you cant hold no groove, and classical thump. Victor wooten super bass solo technique chunk 2 youtube.
Victor wooten bla flecks bassist and carter beauford dave matthews band drummer have known each other since childhood, however victors yin yang album compass records was the first project that they have ever done together. We have the alfred victor wooten super bass solo technique dvd on to help you get the best savings possible. Victor lemonte wooten is the preeminent bassist of his generation and one of the most influential bass guitarists in the 65year history of the instrument. Wooten uses his roland vbass wise victor and bass tech for this. The man can do things on the bass that i can only dream of.
Please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more. Victor wooten super bass solo technique chunk 3 vicwootsb. Acoustic brew bass acoustic steve bailey cello, shaker victor wooten drums kenny aronoff recorded by. In april, victor wooten held a music clinic at a music school in mechanicsville, virginia. Since 2017 he has played bass for the metal band nitro. Victor wooten super bass solo technique 1992 full youtube. A spiritual search for growth through music 2006 the best of victor wooten 2003 super bass solo technique 1994 bass extremes 1993 the music lesson victor wooten pdf. Considered by many to be the most influential bassist since jaco pastorius, victor is. Victor wooten super bass solo technique chunk 1 youtube. This is one of the funkiest bass techniques there is. Solo arrangements for electric bass bassline publishing. Wooten uses his roland v bass wise victor and bass tech for this part as he does in his solo on the cds anthony. Upright bass players, violin, cello, trombone, and vocalist have all helped my bass playing. The language of music and how to speak it 2017 the music lesson.
Super bass solo technique play feature chapter selection special features bonus performance. Victor wooten may not need much in the way of an introduction as one of the bass worlds great pioneers. Slap bass lesson with victor wooten bass guitars page 5 learning guitar learn from the greats, listen to records and try and match their sound, but even better try and find tutorials on how to play from the best musicians. Bass guitar technique lesson from victor wooten part 1. So many, were afraid some might get lost in the mix. Victor lemonte wooten born september 11, 1964 is a highly respected electric bass player and is regarded by many of his peers as one of the finest players to emerge in the 1990s.
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