Paul Simon Bass Transcriptions Published

Transcriptionist Aidan Hampson has turned his talents to to the work of prolific singer/songwriter Paul Simon.

His latest book, The Best of Paul Simon for Bass, features bass lines created by some of the greatest: Anthony Jackson, Tony Levin and Bakithi Kumalo on fretless bass.

The book includes 12 songs:

1. Mother and Child Reunion
2. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
3. Kodachrome
4. American Tune
5. Still Crazy After All These Years
6. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
7. Slip Slidin’ Away
8. Late in the Evening
9. The Boy in the Bubble
10. Graceland
11. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes
12. You Can Call Me Al

The book, which includes tablature, notation, chord symbols and notes on technique, is available as a PDF, which you can download from Hampson’s site for $7.99.