Yesterday I joined my first jam session! I didn’t know parts of the setlist, so I used all the recommended tools from the module 15 to follow along. THANKS — this course really gave me the needed push to get by and enjoy the jam. I now need to learn a 6‑track setlist quickly. I want to remain on rythm and fundamentals first and then gradually match the original basslines.
What’s the best app bassline simplification and progressive improvement ? Thank you in advance and THANK YOU for the quality of the course!
I use Moises to split MP3s of the songs I’m learning, that way I can isolate the bass line itself. Moises also tells you what chord is being played, which is very useful. Using Moises, I can then learn the chord progression - root notes - then start to practice the actual bass line, as required.
I also use Guitar Pro and YouTube (search [song name] bass tab) to get a better understanding of some bass lines, if I can’t work it out for myself.
I have several of the other tools mentioned above, but my #1 go-to is Song Master (Pro) by Aurally Sound. Rather than mention all of the tools available, just check out their home page that I’ll link to below. The two apps (Pro adds some extra features, but the base app may be all you need) have a pay-once perpetual license. No ongoing subscription monthly/annual payments. It has an excellent user interface, and for what it offers, I think the pricing is very reasonable. I’m in France, so I don’t see the $$$ prices. In the EU, Song Master is priced at 53,26 € and Song Master Pro is priced at 88,79 €. If you’re not sure, start with Song Master. It is easily upgradable to the Pro version if you need the extra capability. The upgrade is priced at 35,53 €, which is simply the difference between the two. There’s no penalty for upgrading later. Highly recommended!
Hi @juliettepoupeney and congrats on your first jam session! Welcome to the forum and have fun!
I use mostly YouTube for learning songs. I can find there tabs and sometimes notations for most of the songs I want to learn. The advices the guys gave above are great.
Hi @juliettepoupeney . Here’s a new video from @markjsmith at TalkingBass.com (with some excellent follow-on courses to B2B), a friend of BassBuzz that I think is apropos to your question, and fits in nicely with what Song Master can help with.
