How to PLAY BASS + SING like Paul McCartney?!
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As the century’s foremost living songwriter and creator of dozens of singable bass riffs, Paul McCartney hardly needs to be recognised as one of the greatest vocalists too, but he is. And to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of must-know Paul McCartney bass lines to help you master singing and playing bass at the same time. Join Sharon Renold as she walks you though all of them!
So. Who are YOUR favourite singer bassists? Let us know in the comments below!
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We'd also like to thank the 'band' behind our backing tracks:
Yogev Gabay: Drum Programming
Yotam Ishay: Piano & Organ
Yoel Genin: Guitars & Mix
And Ian Allison for joining on bass and vox! 😭
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Warm-ups
00:26 - Bassists who are also incredible vocalists
01:36 - Fool on the Hill
02:34 - How To Sing, a vocal crash course
03:36 - Michelle
04:42 - Rule #1 to singing & playing
05:00 - Hello, Goodbye
05:40 - Rule #2
06:21 - Come Together
07:44 - Silly Love Songs
09:13 - Something
10:39 - Rule #3
11:14 - Paperback Writer
12:36 - You Never Give Me Your Money
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@devinebass Жыл бұрын
We've got an especially in-depth workbook this week, including the usual tab and notation and performance pointers. Additionally, we've also got the melody and lyrics written out above the bass parts, so you can check the basic grid alignment or juxtaposition. AND we've included some basic warm-up exercises for voice to get you started (incl. some 'quick warm-up hacks' when you don't have time). 🔥Find all of this, right here → bit.ly/3U3KvYI
@adamwalcott_official Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible for you to feature Melvin Gibbs on SBL?
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
@@adamwalcott_official We can definitely add him to the list. Whether we can get him in person himself, we'll have to see. There are always so many other factors that play into that. >_
@steveleeatfullmeasure Жыл бұрын
Nice one. I always liked Phil Lynot when a teen, and still do.
@TheSergiosevola Ай бұрын
I did the steps to download the annotations and it never downloaded, I spent 20 minutes on the page waiting
@jackxero99 Жыл бұрын
As a bassist/vocalist, we definitely need more of this content!❤
@elladombrowner8496 Жыл бұрын
I agree
@tracksinthebox8323 Жыл бұрын
More of this content, please. Being able to sing at least backup is key for getting more gigs!
@lalogallu Жыл бұрын
Paul didn't just play bass... he created GREAT bass lines. He was the most important rock musician of the 20th century.
@michaelrizun3403 Жыл бұрын
His bass playing is a song within the song.
@tbeau6663 26 күн бұрын
I'm not sure that 'important' is appropriate. He was one of many legends of his time. Certainly not the greatest
@Tracer9GTRider8 Жыл бұрын
Silly Love Songs has a tragically underrated bass line
@ArtinSinger Жыл бұрын
So true! I love this baseline 😎
@pop_polizei Жыл бұрын
There’s also a version with Louis Johnson on bass. 🔥 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLRmn7qbs5bZoKc.html
@ArtinSinger Жыл бұрын
@@pop_polizei I also love that version! Thank you for sharing!
@erickroth Жыл бұрын
Bonus points for John Taylor’s solo in “Broad Street”!
@rsmallfield 8 ай бұрын
What a classic.
@NigelJones01 Жыл бұрын
This is one of, if not THE, best SBL videos so far!! Excellent and fun.
@steveleeatfullmeasure Жыл бұрын
Yeah, exceptional
@cliffmelhuish Жыл бұрын
I don't sing and have no intention of trying. It's all I can do to remember my Bass part. This video was so refreshing and massively entertaining. Whoever dreamt it up, go to the top of the SBL class. Brilliant!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Most of the credit goes to Sharon Renold - the bassist on screen - for writing, filming, recording and editing it. XD The rest of the content team was happy to contribute in whatever ways they could, though.
@rennymc Жыл бұрын
@@devinebass Does Sharon have a Twitter or Instagram account?
@Shred_The_Weapon Жыл бұрын
Yes Scott,where did you find her?
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
@@rennymc Her IG handle is @sharonrenold! Don't think she's active on Twitter.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
@@Shred_The_Weapon Haha, Sharon's one of our video editors on the team!
@adamwoolf9993 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Sharon, what a superstar. Love the singing - and of course bass playing! Fool on the hill is just magic.
@Bassdriver Жыл бұрын
That was such a fun video! As a bassist who also tries to sing a bit sometimes I enjoyed it a lot :-) You sing great! Very in tune, lots of forward focus (bet you cut through the mix like a japanese butcher's knife!), you also have some soulful vibe to your voice when singing softer, and your harmonies are top notch! And Ian's lows, WHOA! Those lowest notes have almost Zappaesque quality to them. Your duet was absolutely stellar ❤️ The world needs more videos like this!
@LittleManFlying Жыл бұрын
I hope folks at Berklee and any music school are taking notice and holding this up as a fabulous example of how someone can launch from school into a stunning career in music. I love all that you're doing and can't wait to see what you choose to do next.
@qfella Жыл бұрын
What a stellar performance. Very vibrant. You both represented the works of Sir Paul McCarthy and the Beatles exceptionally well.👍🔥✌
@andrewpinner3181 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, super cool singing & playing Sharon ! Also great to see Mr. Ian in the video !
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in dude!
@Dslots_ Жыл бұрын
The beauty of KZfaq is you can see Ms. Renold putting these lessons into practice 14 years ago. Rock on kid.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@chrisggoodwin777 Жыл бұрын
Of the three instruments I play (bass, drums, and guitar), I find it most difficult to sing while playing bass. Many of the bassline's syncopations don't match with more straight ahead vocal parts, causing me to either match the syncopation with my voice, or straighten out the line. As mentioned in the video, I generally favor simplification of the bassline to ensure the voice is on point. Side note: I want that Warwick!
@brunocyclist Жыл бұрын
That duet was really beautiful! Your voices blend really well together!
@shipsahoy1793 Жыл бұрын
❤️’d that team effort on “You Never Give Me Your Money.” 🥳Great job. That’s one of “those” Beatles tunes that always punches me in the gut for some reason.Both👍👨🏻
@AndersRomin Жыл бұрын
I’m soo happy I watched this to the end! Great job with all the covers, and thanks for the advice.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Awesome dude! Thanks for checking out the video!
@Macna333 Жыл бұрын
We need way more Sharon! She is outstanding!
@PushSueAside Жыл бұрын
Sharon, you’re killing it. Thank you
@IanMartinAllison Жыл бұрын
Shaz thank you for having me on your amazing video!!
@sharonrenold Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR BEING AWESOME AS USUAL 🤩🤩
@ChiliBass Жыл бұрын
LOVING THIS!!! "You Never Give Me Your Money” was a great way to wrap it up.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@sharonrenold Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!!! It was a blast!!
@NJSmithMusic Жыл бұрын
THAT DUET WAS AMAZING. LOVE IAN WITH THE BASS VOCALS AND BASS VI SOLO. SHARON'S COMPING ON THE WARWICK WAS SICK AS WELL. NEED AN ALBUM OF YOU TWO!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@mariusgoldhammer Жыл бұрын
Sharon is a master musician! Great playing, great singing and fun content! Thanks, Sharon!!!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Big up Marius!
@markwlv Ай бұрын
Don't know how I missed this one. The prep that went into this must have been immense. Great job Sharon!
@darrylbiggsuk Жыл бұрын
This video is sooooo good, this is the standard for content and no other channel gets close.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
So great to hear Darryl!
@beemerr2016 Жыл бұрын
That was just pure joyful entertainment right there! Thanks you 2!
@318h7 Жыл бұрын
in love with the all the stuff you do at SBL 👏 often when creators expand, they loose the original vibe that people love about the channel. With you guys, it feels like you made a great channel so much better! ❤
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
So great to hear dude! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@judywinters8013 Жыл бұрын
Love this Ladies videos. Her style and perspective on Bass is great !
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Thanks Judy! 🧡🧡🧡
@PushSueAside Жыл бұрын
The duet achieved all the things music should. It made me happy, feel inspired to want to play with people again, nostalgic and entertained. To say, “I loved it” is an understatement. Seriously, Cheers!
@michaelanthony9068 Жыл бұрын
Love this lady ! What a shot of adrenaline for SBL. And great premise for a bass vid.
@andrewlong7578 Жыл бұрын
Another great video from Sharon. On " Something" Paul is credited with the backing vocal so presumably the harmony in the B section. What makes that interesting is how different the two basslines are. The A section when he isn't singing is simpler but much less linear than the much more complicated but more linear B section. I find that the linearity often makes more of a difference than how complicated it is. You often find Paul's bass lines have the less linear pieces in between vocal lines.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
This is a really insightful observation. Thank you for sharing!
@fahering Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest bass videos of all time! I simply love it, love them!
@bradericksen3175 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Great info Sharon and the duet at the end was worth the wait.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Big up Brad!
@thiagofreitas8180 Жыл бұрын
She absolutely killed it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@bowlmaned Жыл бұрын
More More More!!!! This young lady is such a joy to watch and "Talented"...forget about it!!!
@MrRickburns Жыл бұрын
Could listen to her sing/play all day
@stevenreynolds2327 Жыл бұрын
yes please
@Syncop8rNZ Жыл бұрын
I couldn't.
@stevenreynolds2327 Жыл бұрын
@@Syncop8rNZ you must be hearing impaired..
@Macna333 Жыл бұрын
You are the best addition to these postings. You bring a whole different vibe and you are so talented and funny.
@Macna333 Жыл бұрын
That video made me so happy. Incredible job. I laughed, I cried, I applauded with joy. Wonderful, thank you
@Jwinius Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I've always wondered how somebody like Chris Squire could play bass and sing at the same time and now I know the answer is just... practice. Thank you, Sharon, for that most insightful and enjoyable lesson. If you were to record an album full of Beatles songs like that, I could listen to it all day.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@sharonrenold Жыл бұрын
AWWW. Thank you!! 🧡💛💚
@marcpuyuelograndas1005 Жыл бұрын
Goodnight Tonight by Wings (with Macca on bass) has also one of his coolest bass lines of all time!
@NigelJones01 Жыл бұрын
The video is ace as well!
@ej3342 Жыл бұрын
One of the best vids I've seen from SBL.
@user-vu3ru5md5p Жыл бұрын
That last duet was insane! Well done!!
@user-mt6jq4zb5l Жыл бұрын
charming. The duet especially
@michelleinwi6919 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite SBL videos! So clever and really great content.
@rennymc Жыл бұрын
Easily your best video ever! I had to watch the duet twice. Listened through my Raycon earbuds and OMFG!
@shaker1025 Жыл бұрын
Has to be one of the best videos on this channel! Well done.
@DrKevGuitar Жыл бұрын
A-MAZING! This is the best video SBL have done. Amazing performances! BRAVO!
@capyxx04 Жыл бұрын
Your rendition of "You Never Give Me Your Money" was awesome
@Brother_Dave Жыл бұрын
Loved it. What a fun ending. Bravo.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@Shred_The_Weapon Жыл бұрын
It’s so fitting that Sharon would begin with McCartney. (Love to hear her take on Peter Cetera.) He was the first one not only to prove that it’s doable to play the bass and sing together but also the first one who made it awesome. He didn’t want to do it when the Beatles first came together with an actual bass player in their lineup, because he didn’t think it was his archetype. Then, he not only made it his own but made it something cool. I’m a guitar player primarily, but I made a point when I bought my first electric bass in 1996 to join that sub pocket of musicians that can play bass and sing simultaneously. It wasn’t just about Paul McCartney being able to do it, but I won’t deny he was part of the motivation. I was never tempted to buy that Hofner model, but having picked them up at different stages since ‘96, I understand one of the things that is so appealing about them. They weigh practically nothing. Sir Paul was able to front the Beatles and some of his solo projects without being weighed down by a regular bass that’s like a brick yolk. It probably wasn’t the same whenever he played his Rickenbacker.
@OlavSchneider Жыл бұрын
Wow, this channel is getting really awesome.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
So great to hear you're enjoying the progression of the channel dude!
@OlavSchneider Жыл бұрын
@@devinebass Hey, I'm also enjoying your podcast channel, so much insight plus the ins and outs about basses. I wish I could of had something like this 40 years ago. Keep the good stuff coming dudes!
@OlavSchneider Жыл бұрын
@@devinebass Hey I got another classic hit for a sing and bass: FYC Johnny come back home.
@cedarmoon08 Жыл бұрын
This is SO ENJOYABLE! And instructive!
@kevinallen1761 Жыл бұрын
Well done! You've touched on a subject that is very important to us weekend warriors. "Everybody plays, Everybody sings!"
@davidwhite1185 Жыл бұрын
Yet again you hit it out of the park. Great subject and well executed. Thank you, I look forward to re-watching this with the workbook
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in David!
@mtc918 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job & great songs!
@billyc1956 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice vocal/bass lesson! I’m working on it.
@ericolson326 Жыл бұрын
"You Never Give Me Your Money" reminds me of Mark Twain's joke about New England -- "if you don't like the weather, wait a minute."
@EChavezMontiel Жыл бұрын
Excellent episode, great hommage for a great musician, excellent performance by Sharon lovely voice too.
@sornord Жыл бұрын
Best bass video I've seen in a LONG time! And LOVE the "Bass VI" solo!
@sharonrenold Жыл бұрын
Ian singing and playing was the secret motivator at getting this video out.
@andylindemann4356 Жыл бұрын
That video was 100% fun! Enjoyed it!
@Davebenedict Жыл бұрын
This is awesome!!! Please do more of these
@junkyardjoerowland Жыл бұрын
I love this! As a bass player with aspirations of singing as well, this is the kind of thing I want to work on! Please keep doing content on this topic. Bravo, SBL!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Yes Joe! Thanks for tuning in!
@lukebighair Жыл бұрын
I want more!! This video rocks hard!!
@BN-gy8xc Жыл бұрын
I love it! This video inspires me so much to keep going and practice! One day, i want to be able to do this. It is the creative outlet I have been craving for years but didnt fully know or understand the feeling. THANK YOU!
@smdias65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I sing and play, but rarely have done them together. People like Sir Paul and Geddy Lee (among others) have always amazed me. "Fool On the Hill" seems like a good place to start. Some Beatles songs are a little high in my vocal range.
@steveeast1312 Жыл бұрын
Superb Sharon! Thanks so much from the UK 😊😊
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Big up Steve!
@michaelsantino01 Жыл бұрын
you are awesome! Scott - this is one of the best of SBL - hire this lady full time
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@adamscott1142 Жыл бұрын
More of this please!!!!!!! Love it.
@BrazosP Жыл бұрын
Nice job! Best bass / singing I have heard in a while!😊
@stevecox4534 Жыл бұрын
What a great video! I loved it!
@scoopmcg Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed your video - thanks!
@MATTTHEGREETER Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I will be watching this one again for sure. Keep up the great work!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Awesome dude! Thanks for supporting!
@CharlieDvoidoffunk Жыл бұрын
This is the best video ever!!! The Calab at the end!
@AnnettePhilipOfficial Жыл бұрын
Shroon. What a floof! How did you get so cool. What did you eat? Ending song with IAN made me Uber happy. Ian - I can’t wait to meet you with the Renolds some day! Hugggggs and omg. Can’t wait for the rest of this series!!!! Wallalalalaaa ❤❤❤
@IanMartinAllison Жыл бұрын
Annette!! Thank u and can’t wait to see the show and meet u as well!
@sharonrenold Жыл бұрын
Omg my favorite people meeting. Brb gonna go cry
@llammabean4590 Жыл бұрын
Thx so much! this is what ive been struggling with for the past year!
@ultramet Жыл бұрын
Silly Love songs is the perfect example of singing over a phenomenal bass line.
@SiddhiJoshi Жыл бұрын
Wonderful bass and video - great to hear that Hofner vintage sound!!! Nice duet! 🎉
@oockeewoockie666 Жыл бұрын
great format. thank u! )
@stevenjohnson7932 4 ай бұрын
OMG you need to do more videos, please? !!! Awesome job!!
@KajVardinghus Жыл бұрын
Well done. I enjoyed it tremendously 😊
@roccobass Жыл бұрын
Sharon - you nailed it! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Loved everything about this video - most of all how your joy showed through while you were playing/singing these examples. I could see it in your previous SBL videos but it really showed through on this one - YOU HAVE SOME MAD SKILLS! - add to that the killer rendition of You Never Give Me Your Money that you and Ian did!!! Bravo! Keep 'em coming! P.S. When you played the slow version of Paperback Writer it was uncanny how everything was spot on in sync - it was better than using the slowdowner!!!
@kevinkwmiller Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video from Sharon! Your singing voice is beautiful. I have to say though, my favorite part was watching Ian go, “me, me, me me, me” 😜. I thought our special guest at the end was going to be Lydia! Love this new content style. Thanks SBL!
@lydsri Жыл бұрын
This comment makes me so happy. But I'm not sure people would have been as excited to see me as Ian on the video XD #whotheheckisLydia Thank you though, for saying that 😭
@TheKeseg Жыл бұрын
Wow that was so fun to watch. And wat was that for a lit performance at the end 😮😃❤️
@sullyhq Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, impressive singing and playing, love it!
@adammono1839 Жыл бұрын
AWESOME job, Sharon! Definitely a lesson we should all learn. I've been playing drums and singing for years, easy peasy! But bass and sing? Forget about it!
@ToPcz Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Drums/singing is nothing compared to bass/singing.
@AndyRobinson1010 Жыл бұрын
Simply brilliant and totally inspiring - thank you so much for sharing, really adored it, shame there's no double like button 👍 👍
@guillaumehonore2551 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing video, thanks
@jasoncarlson4769 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you for this
@juansecar2 Жыл бұрын
Its such and important cool skill to have. In my case I had a crash course, in an afrocuban gig, everybody had to sing. Omg... it was quite a challenge. 16 years later I'm still doing it and been improving by the by. So, I'd say start simple with roots and white or round notes... nail the melody along with that root, and from there start to make it more complex. For complex lines and melodies, there is no substite for hard work... try and understand the interaction between the bassline and the melody, there are common points that will help you figure the pattern, and from there it'll always start to make sense... and the good part is that it will feel freakin great and it will open a whole lotta doors for you. Cheers
@rome8180 Жыл бұрын
I think it helped Paul that he played with a pick. A lot of famous bassist-singers play with a pick, probably because you can get a more steady back-and-forth motion that way. At least that's the reason I find playing with a pick and singing much easier than playing with my fingers while singing.
@jessejordache1869 Жыл бұрын
The conceptual approach I use for music in general, and multi-tasking in music in particular is "left brain/right brain". Your left brain says "put your finger on this fret and press down and hold it", while you're right brain says "play". We all start as left brain players: the goal is to be right brained about more and more. (Right now I'm trying to be a right-brained improviser. It's not going well.) To sing and play at the same time, your bassline needs to be automatic -- you shouldn't have to think about the mechanics at all. This frees up the rest of your attention to singing: as someone who's a bassist/singer and done it live -- she's absolutely right about where your attention should be. Hammer the bassline down forwards and backwards OFF STAGE, and concentrate on your singing ON STAGE. One last tip -- humming while playing is a lot easier than singing with words. If you want a nice warm up to get used to controlling two simultaneous melodies, try humming first.
@jeffdevries5044 Жыл бұрын
That was so good! Thanks 🎉
@MultiMiles21 Жыл бұрын
That Höfner tone is perrrrfect!
@stelmacp1 Жыл бұрын
This video means so much to me.
@michaelrizun3403 Жыл бұрын
Even George Harrison said he has no idea where Paul came up with the melodies. I agree . As far as bass lines from song to song, every time I play a song, be it my own or not , I hear/play something just a little bit different. No rhyme or reason, just comes out that way. A tad different only adding/subtracting pick ups and inflections.
@zac3392 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Good idea for a series.
@MrJohnsbassmint Жыл бұрын
Great job and a topic that definitely needed to be covered. Very entertaining as well. Thank you.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Big up John!
@MrTDembinski 4 ай бұрын
Loved this ….binging on Sharon content. She’s a lot of fun (and talent).
@dangracia7805 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that one. Between you and Ian actually coming in on the last song to provide harmonies, it was great fun. So here's a bass line challenge for you, and one that gives me fits. Really enjoy singing the Beatles song, "Don't Let Me Down". I can sing and play all of it just fine except for the part that starts, "I'm in love for the first time, don't you know it's going to last." I can play it without singing it just fine and I can sing without playing it, but I'm lucky to do both at once 2 times out of 5.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking the video dude! That tune sounds like a challenge, will definitely be giving this a go!
@lareunoia Жыл бұрын
so much fun! thanks
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