Scott Devine and Ian Allison: How “Sledgehammer” Changed the History of Bass FOREVER
I love the Scott Devine’s and Ian Allison’s videos where they break down songs and bass lines.
In this episode, they take on one of the greatest of all time: Tony Levin’s work on “Sledgehammer” – and more.
Here are teh timestamps for the video:
- 00:00: Introduction to Tony Levin’s Bass Line in ‘Sledgehammer’
- 00:39: The Unique Elements of Tony Levin’s Bass Line
- 01:09: Breaking Down the Sound and Technique
- 02:23: Playing the Bass Line with the Right Feel
- 03:00: Swung 16th Note Pick Technique
- 03:54: The Phrasing and Notes of the Bass Line
- 05:12: Exploring the Verse and Intro Sections
- 06:05: Playing in the Low Register with an Octave Pedal
- 06:56: Analyzing the Chorus and the Use of Space
- 09:04: The Story of Funk Fingers
- 10:26: Tony Levin’s Use of Funk Fingers
- 11:24: Summary and Additional Resources
To get the PDF Workbook they mention in the video, head over to SBL.
