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  1. wal4string
    I use these play along movies as quick practice movies. I have produced countless numbers of similar what I would say are easy practice tunes. No need to find a pdf and mp3 file and then somehow get everything to fit on screen and then having to hit the space bar to move the pdf on, that is of course if I don't happen the the mp3 file chosen. With this particular tune from letter F until the 8th bar after Feel no Sorrow, try playing in the 3rd position (Ist finger over the 3rd fret) which means the bar before F begins on the 4th fret of D (Gb) starting with your second finger. Next note 2nd finger on G (5th fret D string) then at F your 4th finger on the Ab (6th fret D string). Try playing the rest of F section still in the 3rd position. The Bb on the 6th fret of the E string is a bit of a stretch but is more than doable.
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    Dougie Thomson's bass line on Goodbye Stranger by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. Goodbye Stranger.mp4
  3. wal4string
    Dougie Thomson's bass line on School by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. School.mp4
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    If you would prefer a PDF of my transcription it is relatively easy. Click the broken square at the bottom right while file is playing then press pause. Then hit print screen (on a pc. ctrl + prt,sc) then open your chosen image editor i.e. Paint or Photoshop. Press new then oast, save the image or images and convert to pdf. The movie above I created for my own practice purposes. Recently began listening to Supertramp (Alexa) and after many years and having always liked Dougie Thomson's bass, after fruitless Google searches I decided I would have to transcribe the lines myself so I could play them. Which is what I have chosen to share here. I have created hundreds of these practice movies. Why you may ask! No need to dig out the pdf and the MP3.
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    Dougie Thomson's bass line on Bloody Well Right by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. Bloody Well Right.mp4
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    Dougie Thomson's bass line on Even In The Quietest Moments by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. Even In The Quietest Moments.mp4
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    Yes. Give A Little Bit.pdf
  8. wal4string
    And I thank you for the thank.
  9. wal4string
    Dougie Thomson's bass line on Dreamer by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. Dreamer.mp4
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    Dougie Thomson's bass line on Breakfast In America by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. Breakfast In America.mp4
  11. wal4string
    Cheers Mr.T
  12. wal4string
    Dougie Thomson's bass line on Give A Little Bit by Supertramp. For educational purposes only. Rather than count the 22 bars rest, there is a drum pick up in bar 23 just before bass comes in. Give A Little Bit.mp4
  13. wal4string
    Not a big fan of anyone playing along to a tune. Chaka used Anthony Jackson on several recordings, sounds like him to me.
  14. wal4string
    girls-on-film.pdf
  15. wal4string
    It just so happens. Room 335 bass.pdf
  16. wal4string
    Cheers Chris, to be honest the fills I found the most difficult but on hard listening I found them simpler than what I initially thought. I slowed them down, tuned them up an octave, plus eque. Having said that, I would be more than happy to go with yours.
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    I suspected it may have been but wasn't 100% sure.
  18. wal4string
    Cheers for the info. I did find it hard picking out some of the notes. I read the Gary Stevenson article fascinating read. Many thanks for the link.
  19. wal4string
    Very possible it was detuned but as bass tool pointed out the part was originally played on a synth. Black notes are easier to pick out on a keyboard.
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    My transcription of the 1985 hit by Go West - We Close Our Eyes. Both the singer and Pino play Bass on the album this came from. It's played on a 5 string but I don't recall seeing Pino playing one. Not the easiest of keys to play in, so don't let the E sharp trip you up. I find the easiest way is to play the verse in the 3rd position and the chorus in the 1st, a finger per fret of course. We Close Our Eyes.pdf
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    Is it a British thing or are we unable to give a simple thumbs up or a quick thanks to the guys who spend a lot of time and effort to post there hard work of there transcriptions here on BC. For me these transcriptions are a main source for my going forward as a bass player. Not only that several of these guys go the time and trouble of maintaining a website which believe me is no mean effort. To date I see that ChrisDev has had 25,880 views and a mere 201 replies to his post and TKenrick a 10,381 views and a total of 71 messages. There are many other contributors which show the same story. Ron. (I wish I had more feedback, good or bad)
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    I play both a 34" scale Musicman 4 string Stingray and a headless 32" 5 string headless Status bass. I could play Green Onions all day on the Status (Green Onions is a 4 finger stretch) but on the Stingray after about 30 bars my left hand begins to cramp up. (I have told the wife for years small is best). I recall reading somewhere (so don't quote me) that Paul McCartney's violin bass was a 30" scale. And watching videos of Chris Squire (again don't quote me on this) always looked as though he was playing a far shorter scale bass Rik than the one I owned. A shorter scale bass with the right strings will sound no different. I would highly recommend a Status though, a graphite neck wonderful.
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    I would be interested in seeing that.
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    My transcription of The Police Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.pdf
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    My transcription of Nik Kershaw's I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me. I Wont Let The Sun Go Down On Me.pdf
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