Walk On The Wild Side - How To Play Both Bass Lines AT THE SAME TIME!

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This week we're taking a look at the main bass riff from the song Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed. The bass line is originally played by the legendary Herbie Flowers and is actually made up of TWO bass lines - the lower on double bass, the upper on electric bass.
Playing this song can be frustrating for a bass player because we have to make some concessions if we're to play it in it's complete form. So I'm presenting three different methods that all provide different approaches and techniques including chords and tapping! Enjoy
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Lesson Material: www.talkingbass.net/walk-on-the-wild-side/

[@barrievee]

Nicely done.. Interestingly: "In an interview on BBC Radio 4 (Playing Second Fiddle, aired July 2005), Herbie Flowers (the bass player on 'Walk on the Wild Side') said the reason he came up with the twin bass lines on Walk on the Wild Side was that as a session musician, he would be paid double for playing two instruments on the same track.."😉😜🥰

[@rickymcvoy3625]

this is the only tab i’ve seen that actually sounds like the song you’re a life saver

[@aligurata8374]

This lesson could also be seen as an introduction to tapping, which was exactly something I was looking for. So thanks a lot Mark. You made my day!

[@joshwilliams7118]

That’s how I’m looking at it, followed by, “let’s cover this!”

[@GrahamGardner-pt8iv]

Hi Mark, thank you sooooo much. You are first guy ever who has actually shown how to play this utter pasterpiece CORRECTLY. Thanky you! 😂

[@blackromulan]

Don't know what I appreciate more here: the genius simplicity of the instruction or that damn sexy Marcus Miller bass.

[@ridermak4111]

That is one shiny Fender !! ☀️

[@TheStobb50]

I once met Herbie Flowers and I asked him about, take a walk on the wild side, he told me he was a bit skint at the time and if you manage to play two lines on the session he would get paid twice so he talked the producer into trying two lines

[@garethevans2650]

Reaaaaaly good lesson. Tapping didn't exist when I started in 70s. I see how this could also work for other songs where there's bass and synth bass

[@GrahamGardner-pt8iv]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. You are the only guy EVER, who has shown how to play this total utter masterpiece ..... RIGHT! Btw, thankk you! 😂.

[@milandemin2758]

Yea, this hammering and tapping technique starches and shrinks my mind...hahaha.Mark you rock

[@9thchild358]

This was so awesome.

[@dasbear10]

Cool, there is some tasty fills played by Bernie as well on this.

[@silentgd]

many thanks..Fender Jazz will always be the most versatile bass around

[@kurtownsj00]

I knew that was going to be the solution! Great fun.

[@ronaldsassano1813]

A lot of good stuff packed into this lesson, and Lou Reed songs are a plus

[@mischelschiller1126]

Thank you very much for this tabs,its so easy with you😎

[@olafbrome2602]

Amazing. Thank you. Pure silk.

[@lordofthemound3890]

I saw Lou Reed play this on Late Night around 1990, and that’s exactly how his bassist played it: the two-handed tapping, sliding.

[@talkingbasslessons]

@@lordofthemound3890 Aha! Just checked it out. That’s Will Lee. Yeah he’s doing it too. Never seen that before. Thanks for the heads up.

[@lordofthemound3890]

@@talkingbasslessons Ah, I was writing from memory and couldn’t remember if Lou had his own guys or not. I’ll have to look it up. It’s strange-the odd things we remember, and the little details we forget.

[@drumsnbass]

Genius!

[@ih8utoob51]

Absolutely amazing im so gonna get this cheers man

[@phillipenriquez5318]

Pretty freakin cool! Gotta try it!

[@treylem3]

You're a great instructor Mark

[@Defmusicman1]

Love the song and really enjoyed this. I’m a deaf bassist so visual aids go a long way to helping me learn songs. Thanks for posting.

[@markbass354]

sounds excellent Mark , I hope you have a nice 2020 with more great videos ,

[@johngreenwood3540]

Clever stuff Sir!

[@geomiezzi]

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samuele6817]

I would really appreciate a tutorial for Walk on the Wild Side as played live by Fernando Saunders. Damn, it looks fun as hell. Anyway, great job on this one!

[@alfredwild2093]

nice lesson!

[@teeview5201]

Super lesson on a great old tune! Thanks again Mark!

[@noeditbookreviews]

Very nice

[@Phaidrus]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@JustinReid-go9ih]

Awesome!

[@yeetmeintotheabyss2893]

Haha, I recently did something similar to play the intro of "Dance Of The Sugarplum King" solo. It's real fun and those who see what I'm doing end up rather impressed.

[@tancho103]

Brilliant

[@jasonw9723]

🤯 BLOWN

[@solofiddle]

Nice, thanks

[@howtoeataham]

Thank you!

[@TinyDragon]

This was brilliant

[@TinyDragon]

Do you give private Skype lessons?

[@TinyDragon]

What reverb pedal are you using or is just the studio you are in? Noticed it in the upper line . Subtle and good

[@talkingbasslessons]

TC Electronic Hall OF Fame

[@robertsimington911]

Thank you

[@iane.millais2982]

HI Mark, I am a subscriber and member of the site. I love the lessons and am really wanting to get to the next level. I have a Jazz Bass and notice that you have one more tone knob on yours. I have an Orange amp and change my strings every couple of months, I am unable to duplicate the amazing tone you get from your JB. I am also really into the incredible sound you are getting from your other basses. I would love some instruction on developing great bass tone on the Jazz Bass in the slapping lessons. Would you please consider a video on how best to set up the guitar and also getting that incredible tone from the instrument? Keep up the great work. You really are a very gifted teacher as well as a brilliant musician. Very best regards.

[@DannyBoi2112]

This is Marcus Miller signature J bass just to let you know

[@1122445]

Magic

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

Cool

[@נועםדוד-י8ד]

why am i watching this at 2 am? i dont even own a bass

[@Jesse-mh6hv]

I only remember this song a car commercial when the dogs go Dedu dedu dedu ddddddu dedu

[@bailzzzzzz]

I actually think the second example, with the ascending 'f' in the bass is a better compromise if playing this live - the tapping just adds too much attack and fret noise to the notes so it doesnt sound 'right'. Got to consider the actual tone of the instrument when playing classic lines, just as much as the notes themselves. Both good examples though

[@talkingbasslessons]

As someone pointed out in the comments, this is how Will Lee played it backing Lou Reed on Letterman. The key is to roll off the treble if you want it to have less ‘tap attack’. That’s what Will seems to have done. Also, remember you’re hearing the frets from the camera mic on this video. When I solo the di bass it’s not as prominent.

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

Briiliant

[@hijmestoffels5171]

Or use a capo on the first fret. That makes it easy.

[@matthewjones613]

thank you man! =) "and all the coloured girls say "do da do da doo doo doo da doo"

[@LeoNovel]

😍

[@brendendielman3150]

listening to this with headphones. when he hit that F and that A i felt like i got f'ed in the a

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

So not to be a cheater or anything but a looper would be great in this situation , Boo Yah !! lol

[@vincentvega9863]

Can I kick it?

[@Xcorgi]

You don’t have to tap or slap. Just simply pluck the two strings with your thumb 👍 and finger similar to classical guitar style. That idiot slapping will destroy the deep smooth 70’s tone with that shitty thin trebled out 90’s piano wire tone.

[@talkingbasslessons]

Who have you seen slapping it?