Bass riff - Grapevine - Gladys Knight

[dwalmz]

Good job but I don't understand why dedicate your time in playing the way Jamerson played (one finger)! What benefit do you receive from playing that way? 

[jamersonshook]

@dwalmz Cheers - the hook technique helps develop the rake, which is easier and faster than using 2 fingers, also it helps understand the importance of open strings and using them to develop a groove - nothing against any other technique, but I try to stick to the hook for my Jamerson tributes as it gets closer to the original tone and feel of the track

[deeharr1]

all i can say is jamerson was amazing! cuz dude is trying real hard to do something jj had no problem with

[ChrisHansenFTW]

nice tone

[ThatoneguyDennis21]

Can you send me the tab please?

[xj14y]

The greatest bass line ever laid down. Just laying back in the pocket playing that ascending pattern under the "heard it through the grapevine" lyrics.

Awesome.

[u84six]

That's a tough bass line. Most people have not idea.

You nailed it. I learned that one a year ago and it still gives me trouble. ;)

[sokoloffdowse1]

Very authentic! You nailed it. I haven't tried Grapevine yet by Gladys Knight so I'll check your video out a few times.

[jamersonshook]

Many thanks - I'm playing it from memory so I know it won't be nailed but I hope it shows how one finger can groove as well as two sometimes!