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Continuing on from last week's video lesson where I gave you a simplified version of the bass line from Don McLean classic, 'American Pie', this week I have a lesson on the original bass line.

 

This is an epic bass line from Rob Stoner, that is improvised all the way through!

 

The bass line is pretty busy, using a combination of triads, scales and repeated 8th note patterns, and it's really fun to play.

 

Because the song is so long, in the video lesson I've just picked out the key passages from the bass line, but you can download a full transcription of the note-for-note original Rob Stoner bass line.

 

Enjoy! 
 

 

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On 09/10/2025 at 07:18, AndyBass7 said:

Hi Greg - can’t see the link for the original bass tabs! Any chance you could send it to me? - or point to where I might locate it?

Kind regards

Andrew

Hi @AndyBass7 try this link: 

https://www.gbshed.com/american-pie-original

 

if that doesn't work, get in touch via my website contact page and I’ll then have your email address and I’ll send it directly to you;  https://www.gbshed.com/contact

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