Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way (Bass Cover) (Play Along Tabs In Video)

[@CoverSolutions]

Thanks for watching. It was a very hard song to transcribe and prepare, specially for the different and complex rhytmic patterns. It's played only with DI and it's in a clear Motown style and sound. Try to play it and you'll be surprised how hard some parts can be. I did my best but missed some bars, sorry about that. Let em know if you have any question. I'll answer.

[@berlihe]

Está excelente pero supongo que esto significa que no vas a hacer la versión de Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. 8-( Por supuesto lo entiendo porque debe haber muchísima más gente interesada en esta versión.

[@TheChrismuse]

Dream Theater - Panik Attack please brother.

[@logicape]

Thank you for working on my request (Milo0blong). Proud to be a continued Patreon supporter for such an amazing channel!

[@MarkHindenaturalbodybuilder]

I will not be able to do this yet. But will work on it

[@lukassteffen9554]

So many different ways to get great feel into this song. When can I find this transcription on Mega?

[@WelshSweden]

The final boss of bass lines. Disco really did have some incredible bass lines.

[@dominolexington9435]

Producer: How many different ways can you play this progression? Bass player: Yes

[@barrysmithjr2749]

Lol yeah, this dude definitely had a blast putting this bass line together

[@MrNathan791]

4-Sure 👏🏽👏🏽

[@paz3353]

Ok, lets get real... THIS is one of the hardest line to play and learn... It"s like the complete scope of a professional bassman toolbox in a song... Amaaaazing job man... Respect!

[@paz3353]

When you can, it would be nice to hear some 3 finger plucking theories, techniques, exercizes... ;)

[@patientsofthepanicroom7291]

@@paz3353 I feel like he may have already done some videos on 3 finger plucking?

[@markginsel4238]

Yep. This is note for note perfection.

[@seanticleer4915]

This is the equivalent of running a marathon at a sprinting pace. Pure, 24 carat Motown gold.

[@rocketman63]

Old fart coming back to it after being absent for 3 DECADES chiming in here. Your bass tutorial is superb. It was perfectly visible how you were playing it; and additionally the tabs are super helpful for a guy who never learned to read music.😮 I built myself a jazz bass with Musicman pickups, and want to learn funky lines that are fun; to put it to work. Thank you for making it possible for me to learn this intricate bassline.😊

[@davidscothern8513]

This bassline is absolutely wild.

[@progmanjum]

Thank You!!!! One of my favorite basslines. I should be able to learn this in 10-12 years.

[@kingsilvers69]

Hahahahaha I'm on here learning how to play the bass so I can make a remix, will take me about 20 years

[@londonemski]

🤣me too. Shame I have to try and learn it within two weeks! I'll never do it but this version is genuinely inspirational. I'll come up with something (but nowhere near as good as this!)

[@bassomatic6055]

Ok . Its one thing to play the riff right a couple times, but to nail this whole song is truly amazing. I remember dico dancing to this as a young man. Always loved the bass part.

[@acecodemaster1337]

That little slide at 3:06! I was waiting to see if you'd play it and you did. Every detail and nuance is covered in you're videos. Amazing.

[@boomerbassmeme]

Nice! I haven't heard this since the early 80s and forgot how monster this bass line was.

[@Kaiju3301]

I’m not a bass player but the goddamn bass in this song absolutely slaps

[@louistorres]

One of the best basslines in music history! Great job! I've known this song since it came out in 1975 and as a kid, the bassline always stuck out. You killed it! Thanks for recording and posting this!

[@nursebridgie]

So damn good!!!! Beyond…. 💗

[@RodCornholio]

One of the greatest bass lines ever.

[@codythedoggo7671]

Some of the best bass ever in a song

[@heatherpoyer]

Amazing! I used to play the bass when I was in my early 20’s. Basic punk rock. I stopped playing and just started back up about a year ago. (Just turned 49) What you share is so helpful. I’ve been trying to learn this song. The first week, my arms and neck were sore, lol! I’m good now. Thank you for helping us to learn bass lines like this one. Love it.

[@kennet7837]

Love this bassline! It's not that long ago I discovered this song, so it's a nice surprise to see you uploading the transcription now.

[@ChemicalMusic25]

Masterful. I have a feeling this is one of those bass lines that never gets played the same way twice.

[@paulguthrie4857]

One of my favorite songs. I knew there was more going on with the bass than I could really hear....now I know for sure! Epic.

[@dessingo]

The bassline for this song will keep any bass player busy!

[@melissamilligan]

Remember when this came out. Amazing song. Have always loved it but had no idea so much was going on with the bass line. That’s honestly crazy! My hand hurt just watching. Lol.

[@11Mino11]

I looooove that baseline!!!!

[@11Mino11]

Bassline!

[@Pladderkasse]

Ok, I was looking for a disco bass workout and boy did I just find one. Phew! Thanks.

[@MrNathan791]

4-sure. He’s working this bass line. That was amazing.🤩

[@gooble69]

Playing the bass is easy they said... only four strings they said... play the root note and you'll be fine...

[@musickitten88]

Sure... then you watch this.

[@Cerseiswineglass]

Just stay in key and feel the rhythm they said...

[@EliseAnmchara]

Lol

[@jwardbass4452]

I think this song is deceptively simple, don’t get intimidated. It’s mostly octaves and if you’ve listened to the song enough, you already know the rhythm and when to play the notes. After playing close to 10 years, starting my learning with CoverSolutions, I was able to pick this song up like it was nothing. You got it.

[@patrickpalmer2364]

Holy SMOKEShow! A treasure trove of Disco licks. Nice work figuring it all out, nailing it down and sharing the tabs. Impressive!

[@MertKöse1745]

Maan, this was my first time listening this song. I was saying "looks like a standart bassline" before listening but it turned out this song has very cool bassline. Thanks for sharing

[@mikearcaro7663]

Dude.. this is the song that solidified me wanting to be a bass player, that was so awesome!! Kudos to you bro and thanks for posting!! Keep it funky

[@babel232]

Quite the combination of Simplicity and Complexity, It really is a Great Bass Line, and a Great Song.

[@jamzst]

The absolutely quintessential bass line that must be learned/played by anyone who claims to be a bassist ... Bravo 👏 sir!

[@dominicmacinnes6451]

This is such a precise bass line. I make it sound like a drunk man falling down the stairs.

[@guillerali]

Sinceramente en una palabra... Increible. La transcripción exacta nota por nota. Maravilloso trabajo.

[@jsteel120]

Bless you! This song has been on my bass bucket list for years and I might finally make some proper headway on it now!

[@thomasdzubin]

This is brilliant Bass playing

[@hazzard8760]

Who the hell wrote this bassline.. its amazing. its what makes this song

[@coletteguimond7546]

Awesome Song , awesome cover , awesome playing ,awesome bass sound yet including a score and with a great camera angle - thank You very much for sharing your Awesomeness !:) very much appreciated -.

[@coletteguimond7546]

And Oh by the time iill be able ro play that line , ill be probably dead -. Lol

[@johnpick8336]

Great Spot On Tone !!! That Squishy tone is the way to go on this tune. Great Playing too !!!

[@docsavage6636]

Really like your video with the tabs. Thanks very much for sharing. Great growl on the bass, great finger technique, smooth & confident. Really impressive on a very difficult piece, the best iv'e seen. I watch and learn. thanks again

[@Bartoonnnn]

Your time is amazing. Great groove.

[@Leigh-ux9ry]

Great tune, thanks for another excellent video!

[@alejandrogomezresendiz4497]

Exacto, otro excelente video, gracias

[@vernpilder4616]

This is great!!!!! There’s a bluegrass version of this song by Jerry Douglas and Allison Krause

[@George-vl4lm]

The bass rift in Don't Leave me this way, was a lift of Diana Ross's Love Hangover

[@verity9000]

Holy COW that's an intense track on every level. Thanks!

[@faronjohnson3478]

I hope the dislikes are toward the song n not toward coversolutions. This guy is awesome n really doesn't need to share his talent. Thanks for sharing!

[@miffmaff2673]

Cool man! This song came into my feed and it has such a rippin bassline I wanted to learn it. This was my top search result and I was stoked it was you, thanks again!

[@MrNathan791]

Great rendition. A lot of Motown bass lines seem to be complicated with all the small fill ins . This Thelma Houston song has always been a favorite of mine with it’s superb bass line. Is it best to start learning to play this by slowing it down as I’m learning to play it or what? I really would appreciate your advice. Also could you please do a video on Diana Ross song “Love Hangover “. That bass on it is really kicking it. Thanks.

[@NASA-criminals]

You kicked ass on this...wow!

[@estefanhernandez8308]

I put this on just to listen to the Bass. Wish it was on Spotify

[@badidou69000]

Wouah, congratulations from Lyon (France)

[@Jon_2218]

Let your fingers do the walking, you nailed it right down to the sound tone, nice and clean, thanx!

[@anthonyvermeersch90]

absolutely insane......

[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

Hey there. I complained, just a few hours ago, about a Daft Punk song, nothing but eighth note root notes. But... THIS SONG ROCKS! I never realized how active (and downright JUMPIN'!) this bassline is! You do a great job playing it, too - *mucho kudos to you, brother!* Just wanted to demonstrate that I have a positive side as well. Credit where credit is due (at the end of the month usually). Great job, you nailed it, bro!

[@kristeandreatujague7016]

I feel this in my soul. 🧡

[@sbaz1885]

excellent tab! Thanks, I'm gonna be practicing to perfection this one for a while

[@eyesthatdontsee]

Amazing Bass cover, amazing song 👏👏👏

[@WhiteBear2024]

3:53 this part 🎉

[@Thingsyourollup]

I've always loved this song, and this is the first time I've heard it since I started learning violin... and I hear a violin part. Excuse me while I go fetch and try to see if I can figure it out by ear.

[@markginsel4238]

This is perfection.

[@mely_95]

This is the coolest thing I've listened recently, respect 🙌🏻

[@spaghettieast]

Incredible!

[@jwardbass4452]

This song wouldn’t have the same impact as it does without the bassist who played this track. The riff is a fairly simple variation of the standard disco octave pattern with some flair thrown in (when he jumps to the 7th fret during the chorus) and follows it with some James Jamerson style chromatic bass fills going along with the Bb and F, back to C The tricky part is when he’s relying on sliding octaves during the instrumental break that’s following the chord progression, that’s a lot more to remember and confused me too the first time I heard it. I started playing rock bass (probably the simplest genre to play bass in) and gradually moved to this soulful, funky style and now when I improvise I play lines similar to this so if I can do it, you can too.

[@coletteguimond7546]

Awesome song , awesome Cover .awesome bass sound and playing -. With great angle - thank you for sharing your awesomeness :)

[@ChuckBastie]

That was badass

[@squidy2302]

Its been 3 years, ill soon be able to learn this one

[@beat877]

Increíble bajeo de esta canción Disco. Siempre me ha gustado. Gracias por el,Cover. 🙌👍👏

[@joytser]

Excellent!

[@deanteti4485]

Outstanding job!

[@elzurdico851]

hypnotic

[@lawrenceevans99]

great awesome bass

[@pedrito77]

Fantástico!

[@SquashDaBeef]

Nice playing. I gave up trying to hit this note for note and just jam it nowadays. Fucking awesome playing

[@matthewlewis8738]

Thank you for that. Totally amazing!!!

[@luizbarros532]

Parabéns, muito bom .

[@borisdelic3586]

Holy shit what a basss line

[@everywherevlogs8912]

You Slayed the heck out of that!🤙🏽

[@MiigsMusic]

Never noticed you pick with 3 fingers. Should train my ring finger aswell would solve my problems quicky crossing several strings

[@CoverSolutions]

i don't really. I'm not doing that on this video. I think i did for some triplet parts on some songs but not very often. Just index, middle

[@ManuR7183]

Very good job, thank you for sharing all your video. It's very nice to work Bass with this kind of Gift ! But if i had just to note something, it would be nice to indicate the tempo on the tab, to work (sometimes) some parts just on the bit/click . (Sorry for the writing. I'm french...:)). Have a good day. Thank you again.

[@Ron-ws5lu]

Great job!!!!

[@aguirre67]

Great job, helped a lot!

[@pchykins6680]

so freakin" CLEAN! Respect :)

[@Joeherman]

Outstanding!

[@louisbrown2236]

Incredible! Thank you.

[@gimmeagig]

I never get tired of hearing this song. I'm going to try to learn it. Thanks for the video. The recording sounds like Henry Davis played it on a P Bass with a pick. Is that possible? You get really close. Are you using roundwounds?

[@fabianooliveira2003]

NICEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@luisrm21]

i was about to dislike the song but that bassline doesnt deserve it nice job man!

[@migpow]

Wowww👌👌👏👏

[@kallisteJM]

quand jouerai-je comme çà ??? il est au top lui

[@minioner5080]

Phew,that made my hands hurt just watching 😂😂

[@ChrisPotter_One]

Excellent chart! Can you tell us what recording/version this came from?

[@andreaelizabethramirezlope1316]

Ay wey que poder 😳 ❤️

[@vasconcellosdecastro]

Great👏👏👏👏👏

[@dsamusic5043]

This bassline is the equivalent of a hyperactive child drinking an energy drink

[@brentembry3175]

holy shit!!!

[@tystephjames]

amazing version. well done bro, what do i need to do to get tab???

[@davidscothern8513]

This tab is a great piece of work and I love playing it. I can't help but feel like the original was in dire need of some editing; the chorus repeats far too many times at the end.

[@marcom8658]

I wonder if this was because it was dance music. Similar to house music and people are just grooving on the dance floor for an extended duration so the song kept going. Bassist was definitely bored playing the same fill so used a bunch of different rhythms. Just a great study piece for that.

[@lucianoastrada7781]

nice

[@debralearyan8844]

❤💫

[@blankalack]

could you upload the tab again pls

[@orzelda9955]

You need to get on the case with getting Washburn to give you a signature bass

[@status6ix142]

Greetings and bravo, you are great... Theres a song from Uriah Heep I think you will find awesome and the bass dominates the soul of the song... Love in silence,,,,Bassist Trevor Bolder (R.I.P).. Best wishes!!!!!!

[@torinn961]

Please do November Rain, man! I’ve been looking for good tabs, but none of them have all of the bass fills! Only your songs have helped me with any songs before.

[@christopherkamer3262]

Hang Em High- Van Halen. Underrated bassist and i don't see too many bass covers for VH.