4 Non Blondes - What's Up (Bass cover with tabs)

#basstranscription #basscoverwithtabs
If you are playing in a cover band chances are high that this song appears on the setlist. The song seems to be very easy at first, because it repeats the same three chords over and over again through the whole song. But the main challenge with songs that are built around repetetive chord changes is to keep the bassline interesting. This original bassline is a perfect example on how to do this.
When you only have three chords the best way to find an interesting bassline is through rhythmic variations. Here a very common rhythmic concept is applied concerning the overall structure of the song. The main rhythms of the verse and the chorus are discernible different with lesser and longer notes during the verses (providing a rather calm mood) and more shorter notes in the chorus (what gives it more density and more energy).
Unfortunately I don't know who played on the original recording, but this bassline is a excellent example on how to deal with songs that have the same chords for verses and choruses.
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[@mateoleyba7189]

Thanks for this. Helped me put some sauce on the 3 note drudgery I was using!

[@gwen3829]

Thank you, Tom. This is really helpful advice on how to deal with songs with just 3 chords. I'm gonna put it to use on a lot of stuff I am learning.

[@mrtorize]

Aaawsome. I could play this song before on base. I miss so mutch to play this awsome sobg again on base . I wil use this lovly video here

[@andreiter]

Love your videos! Keep 'em comin'! Danke von Toronto, Canada

[@08CC01]

Nice job. Enjoyed it!

[@zoio8958]

Belíssimo trabalho. Thank you!

[@ralfspitaler8921]

Wonderful 🤩

[@PYULTV-0283]

Great video thank you for charing

[@rockartgeorge]

Great choice sir. Many thanks

[@MrWhitey222]

Good cover ! Christa Hillhouse was the original bassist on this song.

[@basscination]

Thank you 🤗

[@wiwikpurnayanti8417]

Wonderful. I like it 😍

[@JasonVoorhees1946_]

Good job😊

[@Bastian_Zugnappen33]

Schönes Lied, vielen Dank Tom! 🔝🎸

[@joesalazar7657]

Thank you

[@Madmikey626]

Great Cover Tom , could you do a cover of Duel by Propaganda,one of the best Bass lines of the 80s

[@user-mu4ev8pm3s]

Thank you^^

[@cleosant7816]

Nice

[@KingR2TheGreat]

Another amazing cover from you sir.... I've got some but not as good as yours... by the way sir to all your bass cover is it not copyright claim cause mine ive got some copyright claim thanks in advance... Stay safe and stay connected

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Сразу ставлю "палец вверх".

[@juandiegolopez1222]

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[@cmdc778]

Is this song 432 Hz?

[@andreirlmeier]

Dein Basspart ist besser als der Originale

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[@glennmanliquez5801]

you finger is very close to the other lyrics i cant see see you one finger to learn other viewers

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