Probably the Best Slap Bass Riff EVER! "HAIR" by Larry Graham /// Scott's Bass Lessons
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In this lesson I'm going to teach you one of the best slap riffs of all time!
I show you the riff, break it down slowly, and then explain why and how the actual riff works from a harmony perspective so you can take this information and use it in your own slap riffs.
I expect, you're wondering what the riff is, right?
It was written by the godfather of slap, Mr Larry Graham, and performed with his band 'Grand Central Station"...
The name of the song... "Hair"... and yep, and I've not got much of that! ;)
Oh, and just a word of warning... it's so funky it'll even get your mother dancing! ;)
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@mrnelsonius5631 4 жыл бұрын
Picked up bass at age 13 listening to Primus. My HS band teacher was a black gospel bassist and when he heard me listening to Primus said “he’s just playing recycled Larry Graham riffs!!” He gave me the Graham Central Station record with “Hair” and I was blown away. Single most important moment in my bass journey. Jaco came next and made me consider quitting 😂
@jamessantiago2907 2 жыл бұрын
It always dope hearing that initial path through the bass stars and where you finally landed!!!! Good stuff!!!
@La_sagne 2 жыл бұрын
your teacher seems to be a pretty negative person
@Nortonius_ Жыл бұрын
Awesome story, always great to have a mentor figure like that to send you on the path
@element-dh9dx Жыл бұрын
Hhaha awesome
@element-dh9dx Жыл бұрын
If you quit then you will never become a bass legend by yourself, a legend that is never told.
@saedt 7 жыл бұрын
As a guitarist, I enjoy your vids quite a bit, thank you very much. A youtuber once said that the reason he got better at the guitar was that he learned bass. I think it's very important to know your pockets no matter what you play. Thank you for your work dude.
@jimibeamon7316 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite bass line period
@nigelstansfield1644 3 жыл бұрын
This is an English guy with a feel for funk.Respect.
@Breadgoods 3 жыл бұрын
Funk doesn't discriminate.
@nigelstansfield1644 3 жыл бұрын
This tune is from Graham Central Station's first album.Larry had just left Sly and the Family Stone ,apparently with some accrimony.Around 73.Release Yourself is probably their best album.Line-ups changed.Eventually Larry went solo and had a couple of ballad hits(80s?)Then nowt for decades.I think he became a lay preacher.Then about 10 years ago he picked up his bass and came to UK.I wish more people knew about how wicked a player he really is.
@soullessSiIence 7 жыл бұрын
Extremely good teaching. Even without any tabs for reference anyone could learn it.
@dnukenote1190 7 жыл бұрын
Esteban Aguayo
@backgroundbreakwater5726 3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes “anyone”
@gregurbanek186 6 жыл бұрын
I always been a fan of Sly, Scott. Unfortunately, when I was young there was no internet. Other basses guarded their "trade secrets" when they learned a hot riff. You're a great teacher and a blessing to basses everywhere. Thanks for the incredible lesson!
@dialect64 4 жыл бұрын
Love this riff, and hearing various players' takes on it... but keep coming back to listen to yours! The subtle bits of how you hang on parts or emphasize parts... would never show up in transcription, yet just makes your playing of it nail it how I feel the riff
@mcjacques11 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you said “I’m not even making sense today.” I was totally lost after that breakdown of the sections
@OohWeeShaShaCooCoo 3 жыл бұрын
Scott, every time I have a hard time learning something new you always have a tutorial for it and I FINALLY learn it! You’re a great teaching thank you so much for all the years of content.
@kelsofire7366 6 жыл бұрын
brother Scotty i`v been following you for a while now and i must say that i have learnt so much from your lessons and iv seen the improvements in my playing because of you and i must THANK YOU BIG TIME for making me a much better Bass player .... LOVE YOUR WORK MATE AND GOD BLESS
@georgiosvamvatsicos1004 6 жыл бұрын
....And probably the best teacher and bass player around! Really appreciate how you break down quite complicated pieces and making them understandable. Myself, long time bass-player, but a total failure when it comes to slapping. This gives me hope! Keep up the good work Scott!
@laurobass 7 жыл бұрын
When you played this riff on the last live video, I imagined the lesson was in its way! thanks from Brazil, Scott!
@MrToomuchfunk 6 жыл бұрын
This is the very reason I'm getting into bass guitar!
@depecher6s311 3 жыл бұрын
It’s been 2 years bro how’s the journey been?
@piyushsharma3991 3 жыл бұрын
Yea give us updates man
@richardgray7310 6 жыл бұрын
Scott, love you man. Been a subscriber for about 2 years. Playing bass for 30 years but you helped me clean up a few things. Thanks again man.
@flanneljoe7473 4 жыл бұрын
Been to busy to enjoy life for the last few years. CRAZY. You've got my bass out of the corner for me. Thanks. Sincerely
@KlasseKolja 7 жыл бұрын
Larry is a legend! Like God of slap bass!! THX for your lessons, man! Klas Kallhag, Sweden
@tulsatombob2769 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott! I've been a touring bass player and did a lot studio session recordings over the last 35 years. You have a ton of great advice even for us old school guys and worn out road dogs. I used to play at a very popular rock club in Dallas, Texas called Gerties. I got to see Larry Graham play at Gerties around 1975 or 76. You can only imagine how much Larry Graham affected my future as a professional bass player. At that time, it was like having an orgasmic bass experience after watching Mr. Graham play live. I even saw John Bonham, Jeff Beck, and Freddie King show up and jam with whoever was playing that night. Those really were the Good Old Days! Keep the great videos coming. Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!!
@tobennaokoli4743 3 жыл бұрын
That's the great Larry Graham. No one on the planet has such slap bass composition. Thanks Scott for explaining it.
@bassmanjtfunk 4 жыл бұрын
bro i have been teaching for longer then i care to say. my son and i both think your great!! keep it coming .
@dob0 7 жыл бұрын
I really can't get my head around the rhythm of this riff! I just keep playing on the wrong beat :O
@briancherry8088 7 жыл бұрын
yeah. its a tough one. I started playing along with the track, and only playing the few notes I could get right... but made sure I got them right, and in the right time, and then added more notes and more until I am... nearly... playing all of the notes. 2 weeks later and I only just figured out the timing on that glis, slide, slide part he does.
@ivancheneau 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Scott !! It's really the best bassline ever made using slap !!! Most of the people don't hear or play that A (ghost note) or even just don't notice it.The other thing is most miss the major third and pllay an A instead .Scott is the best teacher and nailed that !!.It's hard to believe but Larry slides and bends the G string at the octave (0:12) instead of sliding it back and forth like James Jamerson or Verdine White would do. ... I
@basspowerof6 7 жыл бұрын
That is a great groove man. So many spend so much time doing the fast slap but not a nice slow groove like this. Awesome man thanks!
@marksadventures3889 5 жыл бұрын
Larry was one funky Mother! Great to be back seeing your channel after a while - don't ask. Good to see you're still killing it fella
@user-oy7gz5bf2h 4 жыл бұрын
Man! For some reason, this riff is super hard to get my head around. Feels like some math-core riff to me! The tempo and technique are no problem. Just the way it dances around the down beat.
@randombrowser6692 2 жыл бұрын
Yo i believe in you man! Keep at it and I'm sure you'll be able to plauly it!
@element-dh9dx Жыл бұрын
It's so simple though, I mean look at the pattern, so easy right ? Hahaha : ).
@flowerlandofjohn Жыл бұрын
Just had to put some alternative “fusion-drums” on this classic: enjoy! ✌🏻🤩 kzfaq.infoU0xLcfQpDek?feature=share
@xMadmax5x 6 жыл бұрын
Great Scott, what a great job!!! Cheers my bass slappin friend!
@cambridgebasslessons 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson Scott!!
@bj70torinogt 6 жыл бұрын
Cambridge Bass Lessons
@Thisisspacemusic 7 жыл бұрын
Excellently funky man! Love your videos; great tone on that one too!
@masterlockandkey 3 жыл бұрын
Scott gets funky. Wonderful work brother!
@rossco420 4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome playing scotty boy superb ! Loved it 🔥🔥🎸💯🤙🏽
@e_wiggin 7 жыл бұрын
This riff seriously gave me chills. Damn. Taking this to the woodshed.
@georgewilliams7227 7 жыл бұрын
Scott!!!!! You are the man!!!!! Your sound is flat out disrespectful!!!!! I heard your sound and just packed my bass up and put it away!! 😱😱😱OMG!!!! Your sound is incredible bro. For real!!! I LOVE IT!!
@innerwinnerproductions834 3 жыл бұрын
Larry Graham is the Father of Funk Slap Bass. I've always loved this song!! The fabulous shizness.
@mossovichwintovsky 7 жыл бұрын
this is Soo badass!! gimme a couple days and I'll have this bad boy down pat!! All thanks to u Scott
@tombennett4895 3 жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher and all round great dude - Nice one Scott!
@gregdangreaux4641 2 жыл бұрын
Huge thanks for your work and sharing with us, simple humans .
@user-vf2if9sy5h 7 жыл бұрын
Scott , you are the best teacher! thank you for this lesson
@slimyelow 6 жыл бұрын
It is the grid displacement of the melodic figures or 'fingur shlappped roodiments' that make this groove pop. Well explained Shcoott.
@lonnygondatube 7 жыл бұрын
Just found this today and love it. Scott love your lessons and how much you enjoy playing. Your into every not of very riff. And you teach pocket and groove. And you read and transcribe without forgetting the groove rules. If you haven't done so already. How about some Fred Hammond and gospel bass riffs and tools.
@wolfenfloffen7066 7 жыл бұрын
This was incredible, you're the best Scott
@SUBcyclist 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is a fantastic riff, and Scott is a master.
@rickkillian2378 4 жыл бұрын
As I was listening to you play and talk I just had to comment about the tempo / GROOVE. That's what R&B is all about
@skrankle66 7 жыл бұрын
I call this concept a 2 ,4 swing cuz it swings on 2 and 4 like a lot of the best grooves nice job Scott love your stuff
@bootzilla 5 жыл бұрын
Scott, I appreciate what you do!
@flash001USA 7 жыл бұрын
Your remark about the slower slap bass tempo is spot on. It just sounds more musical and less technical or mechanical. No doubt Larry Graham plays with a very musical and soulful groove.
@andyxeno 6 жыл бұрын
love the tune, loved this too. cheers
@craigo1981 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome bass line. I'll be trying this one! Need to work on my slap bass and this one seems like a nice slower one to practise with while also sounding badass. As you say, the tempo makes it.
@edfarmer2613 Жыл бұрын
You (and Larry) are the MAN!!!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@theindoctrinated6936 7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for this! The intro is perfect if you just need a visual reference of where the lick is on the fretboard
@slimk3836 4 жыл бұрын
man you really got that tone to such a good place at the beginning there, those slides were juicy!
@SpencerEdgards 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott! Man, you have got some admirable didactic qualities there! There's a lot of tutorials on here for this song, but they all go slow and break it down n - o - t - e - b - y - n - o - t - e ......("Zzzzz ~ whoops how long was I out for?! :o"). I totally appreciate your breakdown of this bass line. So yeah, thanks a bunch man! :)
@JohnAldenDavis 7 жыл бұрын
After reading the e-mail and seeing the title for this video, I commend you on your cleverness!
@laserlithuanian 4 жыл бұрын
great lesson scott
@drkevinoleary480 6 жыл бұрын
nice to see Larry have not seen him in years used to go to his house in Oakland he moved out of us. back in the days when we were young
@nicolasurteagabriceno3388 3 жыл бұрын
Really good lesson. Thank you a lot.
@salvadorlagos9575 7 жыл бұрын
Flawless , thanks for the video!
@omaralejandromoronesmunoz250 7 жыл бұрын
love it!!! im gonna learn it!
@ahorseinahospital 7 жыл бұрын
Killer riff! Thanks for the video!
@katedern 6 жыл бұрын
Great slap bass riff. Really enjoyable.
@jazznw 5 жыл бұрын
what i dig is that YOU dug that intro part. it is one of the baddest....
@flyniggasean7199 4 жыл бұрын
Sir you're one of the coolest bass players that ever walked the earth😁
@gumbaix 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson! From Spain!
@andresjulian2488 7 жыл бұрын
Thans man for the lesson. I've learned a new great song
@ChazJazzNY 7 жыл бұрын
Best Education on this bass line I have seen.
@anthonymoore6492 7 жыл бұрын
This dude is awesome.
@EarthXer-Earthcrosser 6 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks, that`s awesome teaching!
@jhorgeriguera2085 4 жыл бұрын
I can sit to you all day with your tutorial because of your sense of humor +.. Hahaha
@spacedaddy5517 2 жыл бұрын
Can see Scott really practiced this sounds great man
@00Kie00 7 жыл бұрын
Came here to hear the best bass slap bass riff ever. Got the best slap bass riff ever.
@larsa89 7 жыл бұрын
I thought "Hair" as the song in the musical, but this is near equal awesome!
@MrRentgould 6 жыл бұрын
That was amazing !
@Wildart2 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Funky Fied lesson Scott!
@rmcfee 3 жыл бұрын
KILLER funk bass! Awesome Scott!
@gearandoutdoorger.3935 6 жыл бұрын
Dude. I started Bass playing about 3 month ago. The first part is playable for me, the following ones just killed me 😂
@allinornothin 6 жыл бұрын
great track and very well done
@sanphir 7 жыл бұрын
Great lesson!!!
@jakebloor 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, thanks for the video once again. On a completely unrelated topic than slap bass, I think it would be amazing if you could do a lesson on the bass line from Solage's new tune Cranes in the Sky. It's an awesome bass line with some killer techniques (some of which I am struggling with) that will really help intermediate players understand groove better. Thanks for all of the Groovology that you bring to KZfaq, I really appreciate it!
@nathanfiori2931 4 жыл бұрын
who else just listened to the intro on repeat
@filippocorvalan6326 4 жыл бұрын
Nobody
@ahyo6947 4 жыл бұрын
The real question is: Who didn' t do that?
@dialect64 4 жыл бұрын
Scott's version is my favorite of anyone I have heard. hangs on all the right notes
@buguybuguy 3 жыл бұрын
Like 200 to times. And im about to do 300 more haha
@donnyjohnson3766 3 жыл бұрын
Nathan Fiori all of us!!!! 😂😂😂😂
@otterswimshome 5 жыл бұрын
Terrific breakdown.
@highlandhousestudio6638 5 жыл бұрын
Super dooper sick riff buddy!! I'm bald too so maybe that's why I prefer it also!!
@jamesnelson1169 7 жыл бұрын
Larry Graham is awesome!
@Sbato 7 жыл бұрын
best bass riff ever, imho. Pure groove.
@SeymourKilmore 7 жыл бұрын
I liked this video just for the faces you made while playing, you are clearly passionate
@marcelokornfeld8325 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks You Scott!! Muchas Gracias
@qfella 7 жыл бұрын
Larry Graham is definitely the one to learn from. Awesome video scott. Thank you. *-----Q-----*
@renoirmatos4245 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! !!
@mikebromelow8514 6 жыл бұрын
INSTANT sub after the first few moments of your video!
@Bring_MeSunshine 4 жыл бұрын
Inspirational. I'll take it on
@kevinmathieson9479 7 жыл бұрын
Was listening to Paul turners band shuffler cover this the other day, great bass line. Thanks for the break down.
@TheYjmfan 7 жыл бұрын
😉 brilliante I'm a guitar player but dabbled in bass just got a similar bass as you have and a Hartke 150 I hope I get the sound like yours love the way you play it I'm going to give it a go thanks!
@chrismoss7310 10 ай бұрын
SCOTT! Your a legend and I love this so thank you! Any chance you'd be up for doing a lesson video for the jam by Central Station? Can't find a good tab anywhere and your videos are perfect 👌
@wtfusheeple5383 6 жыл бұрын
great lesson,thanks
@dontgetmarried 7 жыл бұрын
kick ass video as always!
@RobertoDanni1971 4 жыл бұрын
Great Lessons thank you
@Silrian777 5 жыл бұрын
Pluckin the E, pullin off to the D, slapping the B, pluckin the D and then hammering on the E. Gotcha. This party's gonna be amazing.
@lastmountpit 7 жыл бұрын
man you own this riff
@TheYjmfan 3 жыл бұрын
Love Larry Graham king thumb!
@toddtucker323 5 жыл бұрын
going to to get a bass and try and learn and I know I will probably never be able to do this, but oh man, I want to!!
@ArthurStone 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Scott; great riff : -)
@chironjo 6 жыл бұрын
Man Scott. You got chops,!
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