Guitarists who are new to playing bass will often double the guitar part one octave lower. This is another version of a walking bass line over the same changes, in which we have some eighth notes in play as well as the other elements from the previous demonstration. The bassline construction method explored here uses chord tones, approach notes and basic reharmonization. Average white band pick up the pieces alto, electric. How to play bass to pick up the pieces how to play bass. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Fills are the little pieces of ear candy that embellish a solid bass line and help propel a song. In this example, the bass line consists of simple arpeggiations of each chord, giving the overall effect of a simple blues bass line. For example, when you do steps 1, 2, or 3 above, you are creating the most basic kinds of ostinato.
Your arrangement of pick up the pieces is missing the entire solo section. The bass line descends the scale and lands on the root of the next chord. It is recommended to put the walking bass line in a noterange between contra f and small g. This book teaches everything you need to know to create great bass lines. The course focuses on creating bass lines for four different genres. Pickin up the pieces is the debut album by country rock band poco, released in 1969. Pick up the pieces guitar tab by average white band with free online tab player. This example has a unique, but common set of substitute chords in the last two measures. Pick up the pieces average white band free sheet music and tabs for fingered bass, trumpet, clean guitar, alto sax and drums. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Reportedly, the primary motivation for the answer song was the appropriation of the bass line to james browns hot pants road. Listen to how other bass players set up a new section, and shamelessly jack anything that grabs your ear. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz.
There is certainly a place for lockstep octave doublingjust listen to aerosmiths sweet emotion, led. All we need to begin is a simple chord progression. The full drumset transcription for average white bands. On the picture of that lakland you can see the side of the knobs or at least the reflection and the g. Pick the bass notes lets talk about how to play chords and bass all together using the pick. While some knowledge of music theory is necessary, excellent bass lines can be. It has a different tone, scale length, feel and musical role, and in many cases it requires a different conceptual and technical approach. Average white band pick up the pieces 1975 funky purrfection version duration. The four conductor cabling allows for a wide variety of wiring modes for different tonal options. Learn this song on jellynote with our interactive sheet music and tabs. This page features over 180 free bass transcriptions in standard notation. I think you repeat the whole thing then end on the second line.
To walk bass lines on the ii v i, all we have to do is learn three different walking patterns. It combines the loose and relaxed stroke of a chord strum, with the tight and accurate pluck of a single note being picked. Scott also touches on layering, automation, and subbasses, and finishing techniques like bussing, tape saturation, and limiters. If there are two notes on that beat and you arent sure which one to play with your thumb pick the lower note. Do you know the only 6 things a bass beginner should practice. Im lower brass, and as you know, we get down like nobodys business. Make sure to play the notes fully without trying to skip or rush to the next note. Average white band pick up the pieces sheet music in ab. An early version of what a day was included on the springfields eponymous box set in 2001 bassist randy meisner appears on the album but quit the. As i stated before, the bass note is typically played on every beat. See below for my bass transcriptions as well video tutorials that i have created. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in ab major transposable. Pick up the pieces is a 1974 song by the average white band from their second album, awb.
Print and download pick up the pieces drums sheet music. Pick up the pieces average white band bass cover youtube. Pick up the pieces, uhhuh pick up the pieces, alright pick up the pieces, uhhuh pick up the pieces, woo. My focus has always been to strive to get them 100% as per the recordings but if. Learn to play the bass line and the thirds and sevenths all at one time. I have the music but there is a sixteen bar solo in it and i have never improved in my life. In addition to the playing, i have always got a lot out of sharing my learnings and helping others to grow. Playing fills that conclude one section of a song such as a verse and lead into the next such as the chorus is a great way to break. Having learnt from so many great online resources contributed by the bass community, i wanted to do my bit by sharing some of my resources ive generated over many years of playing. My band director asked a tenor player and me if we would play pick up the pieces for our end of the year banquet. This is a nice song to play a little funk to so have fun with this one. As we will see as we go through this course, the notes of the major scale can be played in sequence up and down with a. An easytouse, stepbystep approach to basic theory is given as a foundation, and then the essential stylesand many styles within each styleare explored from the bass point of view. Print and download pick up the pieces sheet music by average white band.
Pick up the pieces average white band sheet music, drums. Girl if you were a taylor swift song, i would put you on repeat and listen to you over and over. On the picture of that lakland you can see the side of the knobs or at least the reflection and the g string seems to be at the very edge of the fretboard. Sheet music of pick up the pieces by candy dulfer for sax. Print and download pick up the pieces sheet music in pdf. Ensure that your computer is connected to your home router using an ethernet cable rather than using wifi wireless access. It is much easier to hand an already completed chart to a musician as opposed to writing the part myself. That being said, it is a very satisfying line that sounds great with a pick. Bass tablature for pick up the pieces by average white band. Remember that the pickups sit behind the strings with some distance, so a small shift in camera angle will give the illusion of misaligned pole pieces. We have an official pick up the pieces tab made by ug professional guitarists. Pick up the pieces sheet music download free in pdf or midi. The majority of the presentation will focus on walking bass lines in a 44 meter.
R 3 5 6 7 walking bass line theory basics chris fitzgerald. Average white band pick up the pieces alto, electric guitar. Jul 19, 2010 average white band pick up the pieces 1975 funky purrfection version duration. Print and download in pdf or midi pick up the pieces. On the single, songwriting credit was given to founding member and saxophonist roger ball and guitarist hamish stuart individually and the entire band collectively. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f.
Singlenote lines are typically derived from the minor pentatonic scale and used to outline the chord. Dec 08, 2016 we have an official pick up the pieces tab made by ug. A slightly embellished version of this kind of line would also be typical of a basic boogie woogie type bass line, as in the following example. Pick up the pieces average white band song wikipedia. The key to reading a piece like this is to pick out the bass line first. Drum sheet music drums sheet drum notes drum rudiments drum patterns drums beats english grammar worksheets drum lessons transcription. Pick up the pieces sheet music download free in pdf or. Bass is more than just a guitar with two fewer strings. Music notes for individual instrument part sheet music by average white band average white band.
Learn how to play average white band songs for alto, electric guitar, trumpet, bass and drums online. This example has a unique, but common set of substitute chords in. This is a technique that i like to use to build righthand accuracy. Bass play along pick up the pieces by average white band thank you for watching. If youre looking for bass tabs, then click here these free bass transcriptions are provided for educational use only click on the transcription title to view and download the pdf. Print and download pick up the pieces trumpet 1 sheet music. Music notes for jazz ensemble sheet music by average white band average white band. Chris squire is a beast, so check out the other yes songs from the 70s if you want some great picked bass playing. The notes above are all natural however any of this notes can be raised or lowered a half. Time and a word is another one i like, and its a bit easier. It was one of the earliest examples of the emerging genre of country rock. If necessary, find or purchase a long ethernet cable, up to 100 ft. Pick up the pieces trumpet 1 by average white band. Scott also touches on layering, automation, and subbasses, and finishing techniques like bussing, tape saturation, and limiters that can give your edm tracks a distinctive sound.
How to create bass lines 5 ostinato or riff bass an ostinato is a repeated rhythmicmelodic. Heres a video showing the bass guitar beginner how to play bass line to pick up the pieces by the average white band. Pick up the pieces drums by average white band average. Jul 30, 20 sheet music of pick up the pieces by candy dulfer jazz funk for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass saxophone, sopranino saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass saxophone, trumpet, cornet, clarinet and flugelhorn in eb, trumpet, flugelhorn, clarinet and horn in bb.
Pick up the pieces tab by average white band lead guitar. Average white band pick up the pieces tabs bass cover. Use the same method that is illustrated with the ii v is. Meticulously proofread, neatly formatted, and including a notation key and transcription notes. I am a sophomore in high school who mainly plays legit music. Updated full drum sheet music transcriptions for the entirely of dream theaters pioneering release images and words. It is essentially an instrumental, apart from the songs title being shouted at several points in the song. Theres a lot of other things going on with the bass line, horn line, and drums, so smaller, lighter chord voicings wont get in the way. Id half expect to see a transcription of the solo but please at least include all sections. Pay close attention to the quality of the chords dominant seven or minor seven chords. Once youve distinguished the bass line from the melody, add the melody in and get to. Several of the songs here date back to richie furays days in buffalo springfield.
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