Elton John with Nikita. Bass Cover Tabs Score Notation Chords Transcription. Bass: David Paton

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This is really a great basspart from David Paton! A long time the idea was that Pino Palladino plays on this song, but it is David Paton who also (among other things) did some really great basslines for Kate Bush. Listen for instance at my basscovers from Moving • Kate Bush with Moving.... and Wuthering Heights • Kate Bush Wuthering He...
Back to Nikita: David plays some really fantastic melodic (and sometimes fast) bassriffs. Listen for instance at bar 35 in the first Chorus: sixteenth notes; hammer on notes and staccato (short) notes alternated with legato (long/bound) notes.
An other astonishing riff is in bar 94. Check it out!
When you listen to the basic rhythm (for instance bar 9 -17) the ‘secret’ is to really play the rest after the notes. When you look at bar 9 I’ve written one and a half note G; than a rest; one and a half note B and than a rest. It’s very important to not play two half notes (G and B) but really feel the ‘breath’ between those notes.
Besides playing a steady rhythm and groove and the riffs in bar 35 and 94 I’ve mentioned, David plays really nice other licks. Listen for instance at bar 29. That’s not a very difficult lick, but it’s very tasteful with alternating the short and long notes. And also the riff in bar 45 is really nice. David plays the riff with syncopated C notes and a staccato note on the A. I think it really pops!
To get close to the fretless sound of David I place the fingers of my righthand above the pickup next to the bridge. And I also use a bit of Chorus/flanger and a compressor.
I play this song on a Sire Marcus Miller V10 with roundwound strings. Standard tuning E A D G. Don’t forget to tune your bass a bit higher (A4 = 445 Hz).
Bass: David Paton
Album: Ice on fire (1985)
Composer: Elton John
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[@22alisaxni]

Well done writing, playing, feeling of beat....❤

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Chris, thanks very much for your compliment, much appreciated 👍. Greetings from the Netherlands, Pete www.basscoverpete.com 🎶🎵

[@bruceski2133]

Haven’t heard this all the way through…I think this was Dave Paton David Paton…from a group called pilot…known for their hit “ oh ho ho it’s magic, you know,never believe it’s not so” not sure of the lyrics…no used as a commercial for ozembic oh oh oh ozambic …loved his playing with Elton, loved hearing and watching you, fine work! Ok I’m listening as I write, I will hear it all the way through cause I love it!

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Bruce, thanks for your kind and enthusiastic comment! Greetings from the Netherlands, Pete www.basscoverpete.com 🎶🎵

[@raimundowilsondesouzasouza9345]

Muito bem feito toca muito parabéns.

[@basscoverpete]

Thanks Raimundo! I appreciate your comment 👍 Greetings from the Netherlands, Pete www.basscoverpete.com 🎵🎶

[@muziekblogkoesters6306]

Dag Pete, Ik heb een vraag over de transcriptie. Wat is het verschil tussen 16de noten met boogje erbij en 16de noten met een hammer on? Ik heb het idee dat bij beiden de 16de noten met één vinger worden gespeeld. Is het een legato boog? Ik kom er niet uit. Hoop dat jij het uit kan leggen. Alvast dank. Groet, Frans

[@basscoverpete]

Hoi Frans, als je kijkt naar maat 8 dan heb ik een boog gemaakt om aan te geven dat je niet direct bij het aanslaan van de noot begint met de slide maar pas op het moment dat ik de slide downwards heb geplaatst. Als je naar maat 10 kijkt dan is het inderdaad een hammer on. Je slaat de noot alleen op de eerste noot aan (met rechtervinger) en laat de volgende noot klinken door je linkervinger te laten vallen. Helpt dit of heb je een vraag over een andere maat? Dank voor je vraag en je support door transcripties te kopen! Dat stel ik zeer op prijs! Groetjes, Pete

[@muziekblogkoesters6306]

@@basscoverpete Helemaal duidelijk, ging inderdaad om maat 10. Je heb ook tabs waar dan een h wordt neergezet. Het betekent dus wel hetzelfde. :)

[@ryan-yu3qi]

Amazing playing

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Ryan, thanks for the compliment, much appreciated 👍. if you like to support me in continuing making these basscovers and transcriptions, please visit my website www.basscoverpete.com where you can get over 150 transcriptions for only 2,85 Thanks for your support and greetings from the Netherlands, Pete 🎶🎵

Parabéns, coloquei até os fones para ouvir o peso do Baixo.

[@basscoverpete]

Thank you! 🎵🎶 greetings, Pete www,basscoverpete.com

[@AmaliePark]

I love your covers. Thank you, as always!

[@basscoverpete]

And I love your support and suggestions, as always 😀🎶🎵

[@abiprates5943]

Fantastic job

[@basscoverpete]

Thank for you comment 👍😀

[@jaderadelima986]

You nailed it! Great Thanks!

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Jadera, thanks for your comment! My pleasure and greetings from the Netherlands, Pete www.basscoverpete.com

[@sumedhaspg]

Lovely playing..👍🍻

[@basscoverpete]

Thanks Sumedha for your comment 👍 If you like to support me in continuing making these videos and transcriptions, please visit my website www.basscoverpete.com where you can get over 150 transcriptions. Greetings from the Netherlands, Pete 🎶🎵

[@DominicMoutonceau-xp7ro]

Great job!

[@basscoverpete]

Thanks Dominic! Cheers, Pete 🎶🎵 www.basscoverpete.com

[@user-pq8mm7lu6f]

Thank you as always, I'll practice right away

[@basscoverpete]

My pleasure and have fun ! Greetings, Pete 🎶🎵

[@MikeTRX8]

Great work Pete.

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Mike, thanks for your kind comment 👍 Greetings, Pete www.basscoverpete.com 🎶🎵

[@GenuineAussie1]

Lovely!! 😊👍

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Aussie 😃. Thanks for your comment! If you like to support me in continuing making these basscovers and transcriptions please consider visiting my website www.basscoverpete.com where you can get over 150 transcriptions for only 2.85 Thanks for your support and greetings from the Netherlands, Pete 🎶🎵

[@thebuzzkillshow]

Awesome cover!

[@basscoverpete]

My pleasure! Enjoy this great bassline 🎶🎵👍

[@herryrobeen]

This is a great bassline and it was a pleasure to watch you playing it.

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Herry, thanks for your kind words 👍 If you like to support me in continuing making these videos and transcriptions, please visit my website www.basscoverpete.com where you can get over 150 transcriptions. Thank you for your support and greetings from the Netherlands, Pete 🎶🎵

[@miguelangellopez2047]

Maestro...

[@basscoverpete]

Hi Miguel, thanks! 👍🎵🎶

[@67Baja]

👌

[@basscoverpete]

Hoi Bart, dankjewel! Basknorrende groet, Peter www.basscoverpete.com

[@pipokcosta]

Thanks

[@basscoverpete]

My pleasure!! 👍🎶🎵

[@antoniomartins2991]

Quase perfeito , Mas esta muito bom.

[@basscoverpete]

Thanks Antonio! Greetings from the Netherlands, Pete www.basscoverpete.com 🎶🎵