The Bass Line that Defined 1967 | Aretha Franklin “Respect”

Think you’ve got the bass line to “Respect” down? Maybe… but this one’s way easier to play wrong than right.

In this lesson, Ian and Sharon break down Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and dig into what actually makes the groove work, from articulation and muting to how every note sits in the pocket. From the punchy intro to the bridge, it’s all about consistency, note length, and feel.

If you want this line to sound right, not just close, this is where it clicks.