How To Play 9 Famous Bass Guitar Riffs

Here is a video lesson on how to play 9 famous riffs on bass guitar. There is no download for this lesson - the music and TAB can be seen in the video below.

It's a great idea to build up your repertoire as early as you can and it's always fun to be able to play famous bass lines.

The Songs


Money - Pink Floyd

Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

The Chain - Fleetwood Mac

Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

Under Pressure - David Bowie/Queen

Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

What's your favourite bass riff to play? Comment below!

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