The Motown Shape: Secret Behind Aretha Franklin's No. 1 R&B Hit

Using the Motown Shape for RESPECT
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In 1967, the legendary "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, unleashed her iconic rendition of Otis Redding's classic song "Respect," leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and beyond.
Join me as we delve into the making of this timeless hit, where a 24-year-old Aretha, accompanied by her talented sisters and the incomparable bass player, Tommy Cogbill, entered the recording studio with a clear vision and passion.
"Respect" soon evolved into a powerful anthem that not only captivated audiences with its soulful groove but also became a catalyst for igniting the civil rights and women's rights movements, leaving a profound impact on generations to come.
Today, we'll explore the magic behind Tommy Cogbill's infectious bass groove, which contributed to the song's iconic sound and massive success. I'll show you how to play the main bass riff, revealing the secret sauce that makes it so groovy and memorable. We'll dive into the off-beat chromatic walk-ups, the call and response elements, and the subtle variations that add that extra flair.
If you'd like to master the full bass line, you can grab the complete transcription with TAB & notation by clicking this link: basspdf.com/29af
I'm giving it away for free, so you can practice and play along at home.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 The Riff
1:27 1st Bass Riff
1:49 The Motown Shape
5:06 2nd Bass Riff
5:27 The Chromatic Walk-up
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[@JazMoss]

Click this link to download the FREE PDF: basspdf.com/29af

[@TheDuffland]

Is that bass riff heard in The Four Tops' song I can't help myself?

[@silentyouber2816]

Nope, sounds like James Jamerson on - I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJenm6qrrNF9fNE @ 0:34

[@garymulter1571]

Great lesson Jaz, using a pattern not commonly played so it gets the fingers used to a new motion.

[@rowi1964]

The Bass Riff: Time Is Tight from Booker T. & The M.G.'s with Donald Duck Dunn playing Bass! One of my favorite Bass Player!

[@JazMoss]

Ah yes! I’m going to doing a whole video on Donald Duck Dunns top 10 bass lines

[@skosivable]

Thank you so much

[@sunpapa9107]

I think you were going for "Can't turn it a loose" by Otis Redding at 2:10

[@JazMoss]

Ah yes 🙌 thanks 🙏

[@ebkp50]

Fantabulous Jaz thank you

[@leonardodino6633]

Felicitaciones!!!!! Muy bueno. Estaría, en lo.posible, algunos licks de R&B, Motown. Abrazo

[@bassfanbob]

THANKS ... 👍👍👍

[@JazMoss]

No worries I’m god you enjoyed the video 😊

[@SufferersKeepOnJammin]

CAN'T TURN ME LOOSE

[@sellbeyond]

Very nice job, but the 3rd and 4th part are by far the more difficult and interesting and quite tricky to decrypt by ears indeed!

[@JazMoss]

Ah yes you’re correct! Are you talking about the chorus and bridge?

[@andrewwright6893]

Great lesson again, cheers. Thanks very much for the sheet music it's great. Can I ask what precision bass guitar you are using.

[@JazMoss]

Yes I’m this video I am using a Nate Mendel Fender P Bass 😊

[@andrewwright6893]

@@JazMoss Thanks very much

[@bustan44]

Is there a reason for using the fretting notes instead of say open G or D strings?

[@JazMoss]

Yes, the tone of a fretted note compared to an open string is very different. If I’d like more control and a more consistent tone I’ll probably fret the note instead of playing an open string. However, when playing jazz I tend to use more open strings as most of the time I’m emulating a double bass.

[@jackjdolan]

Rescue Me- Fontella Bass I think is the bass line.Her name is pronounced like the fish not the instrument.

[@matlyon2]

Rescue me

[@JazMoss]

Great song!

[@silentyouber2816]

Sounds like James Jamerson on - I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJenm6qrrNF9fNE @ 0:34