My Top 5 Essential Transcription Tips for Bass Players - (L#210)

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Transcribing the musical language of other musicians is one of the most positive things I ever did for my bass playing, and in this new lesson you're going to learn my top 5 essential transcription tips.

If I was ever stuck in a rut or feeling like I couldn't get my playing to that next level, transcribing was the one thing that always helped me to discover something new. It might have been a different way of approaching a set of chord changes or imagining a solo through someone else's eyes.

Jaco Pastorius, Anthony Jackson, Gary Willis, Dominique Di Piazza, Alain Caron, James Jamerson, Willie Weeks... you name them, I've transcribed them at some point. And, that's just the bass players!

I certainly wouldn't be the bass player I am today if I hadn't studied the great bass players and soaked up as much of their musical language as I could.

The gag is, transcription is commonly misunderstood and can also be incredibly frustrating if approached in the wrong way.

I thought it'd be really helpful for you if I shared what I've learned over 20 years of transcribing. My tips, tricks, and what's worked for me and my students...

As always, see you in the shed...

Scott :)