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5-String Bass Cover: Paralyzer by Finger Eleven

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Uploaded by on May 23, 2009

One of the first songs I've learned on bass. I've only had a bass for a few weeks, so I know it's not as tight as it could be, and I messed up a few times.

Learned by ear, as there aren't any 5-string tabs, but it's not a hard song. The bass is a Schecter Stiletto Custom 5, tuned standard BEADG, recorded direct into Pro Tools. Video captured via iMovie and built in iSight camera.

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  • You're great for such a new player

  • @Firejack95 Bass basicly gives the song a background.

    Listen to a song without bass, there's something missing, and bass in the missink link.

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  • IF you get here from the stupid video Our crappy "ban" playing paralyzer Thumbs UP ;)

  • that is a beautiful instrument. Schecters are really, really nice.

  • dude you look just like edward norton!!!! nice cover

  • @Firejack95

    In most radio music, there isn't a lot of focus on the bass, but it does hold it's ground by keeping the rhythm together. Listen to some good reggae like Picture On The Wall by Groundation. Reggae is ALL about the bass.

  • Dude .. you're the first person I've heard on Youtube get it pretty much right.... I learned it a while ago but, originally, I thought I could cheat by picking it up from here - no such luck. I ended up having to put in the time and learn it myself. I was going to post it so someone else might benefit but you're basically doing the same thing I do. Rock on brutha.

  • dude that's the first cover i heard that sounds right, gj mate

  • schecter stileto custom five? niceee

  • can you send me a link for that bass i wana buy it!!!!

  • @Firejack95

    The bass is an epic instrument. It's about rhythm AND melody. It's especially important with the drums, forming what's usually called the rhythm section. In songs when it's all about the guitar, without the bass it would be nothing. The way you play the bassline can completely transform a song. I'm just covering some standard stuff here.

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