Talking Technique: That Riff in “Spain”
That riff from Chick Corea’s “Spain,” played between the solos and as part of the head, is as catchy as it is tricky. I get frequent requests for help on that section, so I’ll break it down for you step by step.
Follow along with the transcription and video to practice this in 4-bar increments to get it up to speed, with precision.
Austrian-gone-Californian Ariane Cap is a bassist, educator, blogger and author. In her book Music Theory for the Bass Player and corresponding 20-week online course, she teaches music theory, bass technique, bass line creation and fretboard fitness in a systematic, practical and experiential way. She just released a brand new course on ear training for the bass player: Ear Confidence - 6 Paths to Fearless Ears. Contact her via her blog or website.
Awesome Ari! Thanks for much for showing not only this song, but how you approach breaking down songs to aid in learning them. I love your teaching technique … you make all things possible!
Thank you Kevin, great to read!