The Four Tops | I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) | Bass | Cover | Tutorial | Tab

[@stephendallison1465]

James jammerson the king of Motown bass played most of the tunes straight away no rehearsing. And played or picked with one finger , amazing what a fantastic session man .his tunes will live forever

[@easybasstabs]

Legend!

[@m.eastville8596]

Without a bass there is no song!

[@easybasstabs]

The bass is the engine

[@RobsAquariumRoom]

Awesome
Bass playing

[@easybasstabs]

Glad you like it!

[@DonnaCoffer-m7c]

I love this song ❤❤❤❤

[@easybasstabs]

❤️

[@petraluger5357]

this song is soooo wonderful and Bass Players always underrated....

[@easybasstabs]

So true. It's perfect

[@JuiCeBoX19]

JJ might be the most underrated musician out there by the general hearer but will always be the #1 for all the players in the world :)

[@Bunty1962]

Fantastic song played very well nad the camera work is outstanding. thank you

[@easybasstabs]

Thank you very much!

[@rodolfoboimarinho6504]

Thanks for the close on the left hand. I had a hard time trying to understand it but when I see it like in a piano style it´s way easier to catch.

[@easybasstabs]

Really glad it works for you.

[@jamesthompson6673]

Awesome

[@easybasstabs]

Thanks

[@Rich-qs6kn]

Thanks for this. I'm getting back into bass (picking one up at the end of the month)
Planning to learn a few of my dads old faves, and this is right up there :)

[@easybasstabs]

Have fun!

[@mickthetraveller6646]

Great bass man

[@easybasstabs]

Appreciate it!

[@davidebeltrami3477]

Linea di basso semplice ma di grande effetto, andrei avanti a suonarla per ore 😂 a volte le cose più semplici con il giusto ritmo sono le migliori. 👍🏻

[@MichaelJohnson-eg4bj]

Awesome thank you so much

[@easybasstabs]

You are very welcome

[@errolforster2226]

Well done!

[@mickandjean]

Great man

[@Andyjefford]

Great cover,even better camera work👍

[@easybasstabs]

Thank you. It takes some time but I think it's worth it as most videos it's hard to see what is played.

[@karelnathaniel8744]

Nice

[@easybasstabs]

Thank you. I hope you find it useful

[@KeiraRedfernMusic]

How do u stop your left hand cramping when playing this? 😭😭 I gotta play it for a project and keep putting it off cus i can't figure out how to stop da pain lol

[@easybasstabs]

I play with a wrist motion to reach for the notes rather than stretching my fingers. If you watch I'm never over stretching or anchoring my hand down.

[@TheDeAngeloo]

put the tabs at the top so we can pause and not have the tabs covered by the time bar. only suggestion, otherwise great viddy

[@easybasstabs]

I've listened thanks for the feedback.

[@User37277]

Curious as to why you are fretting and releasing the frets inbetween each note, this seems like alot of effort when you could anchor your hand in place and play smoother, perhaps this is just to show the notes more clearly for the viewer?

[@easybasstabs]

Thanks for your question, I went back and reviewed my technique. There are a few reasons: I'm muting the strings when I pull off to stop the higher strings ringing out, I would suffer from the worst cramp keeping my hand in the same position, I enjoy the groove and moving in time.
I once had a bass injury from repetitive overstretching and had stopped playing while my ligaments healed. I did some research and the pro's say the best technique is what causes no pain so you can play all the time. I've alway stuck by this and my playing has improved.
I'd recommend anyone to focus on what feels right for them, as there are a wealth of different styles and variety is the spice of life.