Mastering Bob Babbitt's Funky Bass Line from Inner City Blues (No.250)

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Published 2024-03-16

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In this tutorial, we break down the funky bass line played by Bob Babbitt in Marvin Gaye's classic hit 'Inner City Blues.' Learn how to groove like a pro as I dissect the iconic bass line step by step, providing insights into Babbitt's technique and style. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your bass skills or a seasoned player wanting to add some soul to your bass lines, this breakdown will help you master this awesome groove. Get ready to funk it up with Bob Babbitt's bass line from Inner City Blues!

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Timestamp:
0:00 Mastering Bob Babbitt's Iconic Bass Line from Inner City Blues
0:55 Start of lesson
2:28 Main Groove
7:25 The rest of the 'A' section
9:30 The 'B' section
12:23 Song structure

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All Comments (11)

@StevenDoyleLuke 3 months ago

One of my all time favorite bass lines
@jonathanchevallier7046 2 months ago

Thank you for this very well explained video ! ;-)
@davidlawrence3425 3 months ago

Thanks for this great video and PDF. I play mostly Worship music so used to playing the flat notes and up high. Great options for bass lines here.
@Mohawk763 3 months ago

Nice groove! I point people from bass groups in this direction (GBS) because the breakdowns are easy to follow and always result in a killer bass line, that's often not that hard to play.
@halo20763 3 months ago

Superb lesson Greg, and as always thank you for emailing the tab 👍
@paullawson8610 3 months ago

Thanks Greg and also for the tab much appreciated
@user-qn4ju1ti1s 3 months ago

Thanks Greg, That Was Another Cool Bass Line !
@scottdavies2963 3 months ago

Oh yess the late legend bob babbit mr"Scorpio"😉🎸🎸🎸
@Rejette 3 months ago

There is no “opt-in” link on the email I received. Tried downloading the inner city blues pdf and it keeps sending me to a master class with only your welcome page.
@wancel35 28 days ago

Thanks Greg. The main pattern is not intuitive at all. Very challenging and full of ideas.