The ONE bass line EVERY bass player should know

🔥 Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: https://sbl.link/join-sbl 🚀 Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (enrollment open now!): https://sbl.link/the-blueprint If there was ever a ‘must know’ bass riff, Express Yourself by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band is that riff. It’s unquestionably in-the-pocket and effortlessly funky! It’s also a good example of how ‘less is more’ when it comes to coming up with a really catchy riff. There aren’t too many basslines that single-handedly make you want to move like this 1970s banger! In this week’s video I give you a crash course in how to master the smooth grooves of bassist Melvin Dunlap. As always, see you in the shed… Scott :) === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Iconic Riff Introduction 00:35 - Why "Express Yourself" Stands Out 01:10 - The Groove of Melvin Dunlap 02:00 - Breaking Down the Bassline 03:20 - Applying the "Less is More" Approach 04:05 - Tips for Mastering the Groove 04:45 - Conclusion === GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt 🎧 Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share 📱 Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-... ABOUT SCOTT'S BASS LESSONS (SBL) _________________________________________________________________ As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott's Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place. With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional. Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you've missed: ➡️    • SBL Full Video Playlist   #bassguitarlessons #bassforbeginners #easybasslines