Why This Bass Line Effin’ Kills It → Roundabout by Yes (+Tab)

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How do you get that Chris Squire *sizzle*? Lemme break down “Roundabout” for you and show how you to level up your own bass lines.
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Hey, are you the bassist in a famous 70’s prog band? Me neither. But by the end of the video, you’ll sound a little more like it. I’ll cover
- What makes that epic Roundabout bass riff so… epic
- How to play bass with a drummer PROG-style
- How to sound really good by shutting up
- Chris’s top secret (and insane) melody overdubs
- WTF how is his bass tone so disgustingly good
- Watch to the end to see Chris doing his Michael Palin impression
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[@BassBuzz]

What’s your favorite Chris Squire riff? 🎸I think I might have to go with Heart of the Sunrise, although I could definitely play You By My Side all freaking day… Timestamps for this lesson: 0:38 - Ghost Notes 2:10 - Syncopation 4:08 - Anticipation 5:32 - Bass & Drums 7:24 - Spaaaccceee 8:51 - Crazy Overdubs 10:34 - Gnarly Tone

[@Mr4Strings]

Long Distance Round-Around. Face melting bass/drums

[@jstanley4968]

Hey what was the scale you played at 1:53?

[@aprilkurtz1589]

What song are you playing at 11:42? I can't remember. Chris used to play with a shilling as a pick. Allegedly.

[@kidchyron]

I go back and forth. Depending on the day my favorite Squire riff is either Yours Is No Disgrace (syncopation!) or Siberian Khatru (melodic lead bass!) But man, he's what made me pick up a bass in the first place, so I got an encyclopedia of 'em... Great video, Josh - thanks!

[@michaelschlitzer8742]

Parallels. Parallels. Parallels. What a fantastic song from start to finish.

[@duckszn.]

Since I’m early I just wanna say thanks for teaching me to play bass, I got my bass in June 2020 and you were the only youtuber I could listen to and understand. Thank you!!

[@TheOrthak]

i can absolut agree on . I got so far, that i bought the beginner to badass - course and i am so happy with it! Amazing teacher

[@BassBuzz]

You're welcome!!!

[@kian2961]

Same story for me, got mine in may of last year and almost exclusively learned from this channel. Even got the video course recently and I‘m super happy!

[@MikeNevill3]

Yes .. and he's nice.

[@williamsaunders2010]

True story you use simple language and don't fly through your video as if you were teaching people who have been playing for years

[@aaron_d_henderson1984]

As many people as there are who complain about bass players who use picks, nobody should question a legend for doing it 😆

[@GrimpleGromble]

I’ve never heard anyone dumb enough to criticize Chris Squire.

[@tadpetrie3464]

I have played with a pick for years, I don't pay attention to the so-called "Purists".

[@donfarrington3240]

Chris used a quarter as a pick for years

[@GrimpleGromble]

@@tadpetrie3464 right on.

[@JackPeloquin]

People that bitch about picks suck with dynamics.

[@Smashies]

That rickenbacker sounded amazing! Great playing as well!

[@superheavydeathmetal]

“I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.” - Gilmourisgod

[@DeadKoby]

As a Rickenbacker owner, the Ric bass just has more "cut" and can really stick out on the mix. When I made a punk rock record, it was my FAVORITE choice.......it REALLY becomes part of the percussion also.

[@CorePathway]

fat Fat PHAT! Love that sound

[@Boone382]

I was just about to say this. Such a unique bass tone even though I find Rick’s uncomfortable to play, personally.

[@thefunkdroid2777]

I can't believe there's almost no Jojo references in the comments.

[@Gerasimos-o9g]

At last ok anime maybe good but we are listening to a song that till this day you still discover new things about it after 53 years....

[@guitartec]

This song IS why I play music, and have been a guitarist for 45 years. It led me to opening a guitar repair business in 1977 til now. Oddly, it was the bass and keyboard solo that made my jaw drop back then as I was a 7 year child piano student back then and never, ever heard anything like Roundabout. It blew my tiny mind, and now it still blows what's left of my tiny mind.

[@SpikesTrailerPark]

Your story is the same as mine.

[@guitartec]

@@SpikesTrailerPark Nice, hope biz is good for you.

[@briandillon8041]

I like you sir

[@buxtonofficial4280]

Cool rickenbacker!

[@33.466-m]

True, interesting how Chris Squire, whom endorsed the Fender Squire by namesake doesn't play the ....uh....bass, that Rick is a true bass players first setter.

[@tonybp]

John Taylor of Duran Duran makes great use of ghost notes. He's an awesome bass player, you should do a video about him.

[@fundymentalism]

This! Plus you can use JT as an example of fantastic syncopation

[@jackie_treehorn2736]

Came here to say the same!

[@TimmyTantrum]

I agree completely. Rio alone is a masterclass in itself.

[@RickTransit]

Yes, as soon as ghost notes were mentioned Rio sprang to mind immediately!

[@bryanchandler3486]

@@TimmyTantrum every single instrument on Rio goes so goddamn fucking hard like that song is a fucking slept upon banger

[@jdtzrmusic7283]

"Yours Is No Disgrace" = monster bass lines throughout

[@sarcasticguy4311]

Agreed. My particular favorite is the bass semi-solo lead-in from one section to the next at ~4:30. Early Yes playing this live was the cat's meow. Chris did all sorts of nifty trills and humor notes during the quieter sections.

[@davep8221]

@@sarcasticguy4311 Excellent. BTW, how TF do up embed a link like that. I'm not the sharpest bulb in the shed.

[@sarcasticguy4311]

@@davep8221 For the time? Just type the timestamp you want and it pops up as a link on its own.

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

Gates of Delirium, Awaken, Close to the Edge, The Remembering, the list could go on and on. So many Yes songs have awesome bass action throughout

[@peterthegreat996]

Amazingly enough ,it’s all fundamentals.

[@stuartthomson2846]

That Rickenbacker bass is sexy af

[@matejtaus2447]

Please Josh, do episode on Tony Levin. He is one of the best bass players in the world. His stuff with King Crimson or Peter Gabriel is absolutely mindblowing.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

I concur! Please do!

[@chachabooom5]

Yes, like Sledgehammer

[@jefffree6990]

Not to mention his stint in Yes!

[@davep8221]

Absolutely. Something from Liquid Tension Experiment would be nice, too.

[@plasticslacks]

For sure. Tony Levin along with Geezer Butler and Tim Commerford are the players that most made me want to pick up bass.

[@FernandoIncetta]

It's not mentioned enough that you are not only a great bass player and a great teacher...you are also really funny

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Fernando!

[@DerekHubbard]

Chris was SUCH an amazing player. I remember having drinks with him in a hotel bar after a mind-blowing show (Dream Theater opening for Yes) and he was just one of the friendliest guys. We talked bass for a bit, and it is just one of my favorite memories. Steve Howe was there as well, but he was exhausted after the show. His guitar tech was cool, though.

[@ob1kenob738]

I was fortunate enough to have a few exchanges with Chris Squire. The last thing he ever said to me was "That's what she said". Some people say "never meet your heroes". Their loss.

[@DerekHubbard]

@@ob1kenob738 He was a really nice guy! Especially when he was clean.

[@S2Sturges]

My brother hung out with him a lot in Honolulu, my brother lives there. Think he said Chris lived or staying long term on either Oahu or Maui, but really a terrifically down to earth bloke..

[@OriginalRitz]

I saw them on that tour also, in London, Ontario. 2003 I think! Third row on the floor.

[@michelforest6329]

If you were having drinks, I'm sure Chris was friendly. He liked to party! ;-) My favorite rock musician of all-time. He's the reason I became a Yes fan.

[@cheelinville125]

Holy smokes I miss Mr. Squire. Seen him live 5 times with Yes. A legend.

[@salty_3k506]

Hey Josh. I love your breakdowns of individual musicians. I always learn a lot about different styles of playing and how to implement them into my own playing. Would you mind telling us who is up next? I would love to see a video about Fieldy, Roger Waters, Rex Brown, Tim Commerford or David Ellefson (if you have anything to say about them ofc).

[@astrogallotron]

I KNEW THERE WAS GOING TO BE A JOJO REFERENCE! LMAO

[@TimmyTantrum]

Favorite Chris Squire riff? Impossible to choose. Favorite *underrated* Chris Squire riff? Choose something off of Yes' Drama. Tempus Fugit, Does It Ever Happen?, Into The Lens, Machine Messiah... all bangers.

[@colinburroughs9871]

he had to do a lot of writing to make that thing "yes". Good licks to learn for sure.

[@lamecasuelas2]

Drama Is super under rated, for me Is one of Yes's Best, probably #3

[@thirdgengta]

Yeah, 'Tempus Fugit' had a fabulous bass line; but it was that Electra MPC Outlaw bass he used with the built-in flanger that got my attention. It was an ungainly looking instrument; but in the right hands, the bass sounds wicked. Was easily able to recognize which songs he used it on 90125 also.

[@Irridia]

IMHO the entire Fragile album highlights the brilliance of Chris Squire! I especially love Southside of the Sky and Heart of the Sunrise, of cours Roundabout too!

[@thomasloveless7503]

Geddy Lee grew out the nail on his pointer finger and essentially used it as a pick in his own weird Geddy Lee way when he played this song live for the Yes reunion show, there’s you video somewhere on KZbin where he talks about it

[@zeke7142003]

He nailed it! Geddy is badass!

[@markmarkofkane8167]

"I've seen all good people " is one of my favorite bass lines.

[@sarcasticguy4311]

The live version from YesShows is my favorite version. Everything is so clean and separated even though it's live.

[@brennanthewilson9122]

If anybody is skeptical of Josh’s Beginner to Badass course, let me say it was probably one of the smartest music decisions ever made. I’ve learned so much from his course and videos like these. Thanks Josh!

[@ragingmong5593]

Can we get a John Entwistle bass line video?

[@michaelginever732]

Love "The Fish" . Especially love the bass on Roundabout. I also love "The Ox". I think Chris was himself greatly influenced by Jon Entwistle.

[@drunvert]

Hopefully not the blow

[@JimLaughlan]

Totally. And he made it a fact going to early Who shows.

[@davidcox3076]

@@JimLaughlan Never knew that about Chris Squire but always assumed Entwistle was an influence. My ear for music sucks but even I can hear it. If you're going to emulate someone, pick one of the best.

[@stanwray5663]

I purchased your beginner tutorial a while back , and it has helped me tremendously . Secondly , I would like to thank you for taking the time to show a little love to Chris Squire , Yes , and classical progressive music . Bravo indeed , sir ...

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Stan!

[@beornthebear.8220]

Bill Bruford was quite non-conventional in his bass drum and snare drum timing. The chorus in Roundabout really kicks. Bruford hits the snare in 2s and 3s here, when most drummers would use the bas drum. It's rather unusual, but still sounds good. Also, as a long-time bass player, the silent parts make the played parts seem all the more powerful. And, of course, having a RIC with Rotosound Roundwound strings, and playing much in staccato with a heavy nylon pick doesn't hurt, either. Geddy punishes his strings by how hard he plucks them.

[@bonescheffel7795]

Holy cow- the size of Chris Squire's hands!! The man was a giant (6'7" or so)

[@RMGCBG]

Saw Close to the edge tour (and many more) you couldn’t take your eyes of Chris Squire. He flat out owned the stage

[@avawilliams4979]

Definitely not watching this so I can play the jojo meme song 😐

[@kylegraywolf]

Love this! Would love to see you break down Heart of the Sunrise (you snuck it in there at the end), and the whole Fish Out of Water album. Keep it up!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Kyle!

[@elforeigner3260]

Chris Squire actually played Bass Guitar, meaning he held the floor but at the same time added a melody to it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joehook145]

When I was a teenager back in the 70s I always thought of Chris playing “Lead Bass”

[@sarcasticguy4311]

@@joehook145 That's the same phrase I've heard. I've used it in a few bands and watched the horrific looks I get in return and always chuckle.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@joehook145 I've heard his playing described this way before, and I agree. He has also frequently been charged with overplaying, which is almost certainly accurate in some cases . . . although it also made him very famous. But there's no doubt that he helped Rickenbacker sell gobs of those wacky basses!

[@michelforest6329]

@@patrickfitzgerald2861 He certainly helped Rickenbacker! Funny thing is that his own Rick was actually defective. He said that the upper pick up was a bit faulty and its output was never as powerful as the other pickup, and that somewhat gave his bass a special sound.

[@rooftopcat1785]

Chris was a very big beach boys fan. Some of the melodies sang have that beach boys sound to them, on his solo album fish out of water ,again you can hear it there as well.

[@Profdesoussol]

Again, how good is this video, it's so great! Well structured, good exemples and explanations, and the whole rythme of the edits and the visual. This must take a lot of time. Great bass teacher :)

[@Joetime90]

RIP Chris Squire. Fish Out of Water is an absolute must have. Love the JoJos reference

[@davep8221]

There's a very cool commentary about making of FoW. Long, but more than worth it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6vCZ5irecenbtk Great, now I need to listen to it again.

[@emilbergdahl3063]

I have been beasting most of your vids during the past weeks and I must say; you are not only a great bass teacher but you seem to be a straight up nice human being. Thanks for all the great content and resources! ❤

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Emil!

[@gravl1]

A major component of Chris’ (and Geddy’s) tone is compression. Chris often used a guitar amp for the treble pickup, which compresses naturally a lot more than a bass amp. You can get that by inserting a stomp box compressor in the bridge pickup side of the split. And the guitar amp’s natural overdrive adds that crunch to the top end.

[@jasondorsey7110]

If you use a powerful enough compressor, it can boost your signal and push the amp's front end a little more for that gnarly tone, I always use an 18-volt dod comp from the early 80s when I break out my ric

[@unfunnydave5485]

You could’ve called it. “Yes, this bass riff is ridiculously good.”

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Yes, the best, and Chris Squire the best bassist. Nice review, new sub. Check a new all-female Japanese band called Band-Maid, the best current band to my taste, and check her bassist Misa, amazing bassist, one of the best nowadays. Thx 💪👍

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

Glad you focus on all of the dynamics. Notes are good, notes with emphasis and nuance in all the right places are much better. More people should pick up bass playing keeping in mind how important an instrument it is, and not do it because it's only got 4 strings, is for backdrops and is therefore simple: It isn't if you do it right! As john Entwistle said: Bass is a lead instrument!

[@ACriticalHit]

I love your “killer bassist” series. Can you do Jack Bruce?

[@cachelesssociety5187]

Great job clearing this up for us and helping shed light on Chris's syncopation. It seems like there aren't enough quiet times these days! I would love to see a breakdown of those early parts of Close To The Edge where his syncopated lines are almost unequaled.

[@andylane3739]

As a pick only bass player, Squire has had my ear since I was a little kid in the early 70s. I LOVED Roundabout. The other 7 year olds thought me quite weird.

[@odyssk]

What about a bass video about Frank Bello from Anthrax? 😋

[@joshuabrice3800]

I love the way you break down all the rhythmic elements of this song. It's wicked good, and you explaining why all of this works is the so great! You have a teacher's heart and it's so amazing!

[@TylerAStinson]

At least someone considers this song more than just a meme

[@electric_whelk1653]

I REALLY appreciate how many of your lessons are about things that aren't super difficult TO do, but that players might not think to do. it's such a great supplement to the other videos out there

[@britinlondon2391]

Wait!? The bass riff is actually played with a pick!? All of my life, i thought he was slaping the bass!

[@mattrogers1946]

No Chris was a pick player, as were a number of other famous bassists.

[@talkingbasslessons]

Love it!!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Mark! Dug your Roundabout vid too. (here for anyone reading - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ_VmJZumdComtU )

[@tonyonbass]

Jeeze‼️What a fantastic video and channel! I have no idea why I did not see this before making my own “Roundabout” video… I don’t think I would’ve made it… -GREAT CONTENT! Subscribed‼️🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@anthonyspaltro3643]

I'm not proficient in bass, but John Entwistle's playing for the Who blew my mind when I heard them isolated

[@sf3486]

I don't play any instrument but I learned something from this. Amazing playing editing overall video. Thank you. Roundabout will live in infamy as one of the greatest most iconic timeless wonders of 70s rock as will Squire's bass riff and the bands guitar, drum and organ riffs incredible creative synchronization.

[@therealpbristow]

"infamy"? Not sure that word means what you think it does.... =:o}

[@l.j.turner185]

Been enjoying the Beginner to Badass course a lot~~~ I have a grand-spanking new bass arriving tomorrow; I’m finally starting a collection ❤️ 🎉

[@BassBuzz]

Glad you're digging the course LJ!

[@douglasstrother6584]

Rock, Blues, Jazz: the 4-string Guys drive the music! Rick Beato covers "Roundabout" in one of his "What makes this song Great" videos.

[@Sweetmanthanks]

The whole song slams because of that early drop just before one. I never get tired of it.

[@mohammedaminefarid8389]

That bassline at 1:54 said it sounded like Anderson.Paak, care to tell what song?

[@cantarosinfonico]

8:52 I remember not just Roundabout, but the whole Fragile album is full of loop-based overdubs and sections, particularly the awesome instrumental track The Fish, which can actually be played entirely live by using just a simple looper pedal (like the Ditto or the RC-1). Good video, btw! 😎

[@py1211]

My favorite Chris Squire riff? I think it's The Gates of Delirium.

[@mhlevy]

Great video! "Fish" is such a spectacular album, with great performances by Bill Bruford, Andrew Pryce Jackman, Mel Collins (King Crimson!) and Patrick Moraz. The first song I learned from it was "Lucky Seven" and then "Hold Out Your Hand." Parallels, Siberean Khatru, wow, the list goes on and on. But my favorite song by Chris has become "Onward," due to the memorial Yes had at the beginning of their shows, and while I always loved it and Tormato, I completely tear up when I hear it now. Other great work he did was with Billy Sherwood and Conspiracy, Squauket with Steve Hackett, and even though I'm not Christian, I LOVE "Chris Squire's Swiss Choir!"

[@doublea125]

Damn Josh. How did you know I wasn't in a popular 70's band?!

[@corbettrobinson1179]

Was wondering why this video didn't exist. But it does!! Super badass. I mainly play Funk, but Chris Squire is my all time favorite. Nice job!

[@periachi4961]

Perfect timing, I just finished learning Paranoid by Black Sabbath yesterday, now I know what to learn next!!! Love your content man, thanks for teaching all of us noob bassists!

[@sandylman8219]

Can't fault your choice of favourites, but I'd add Parallels and Ritual. Then again I can't think of a Chris Squire baseline that's not outrageously awesome. Great video. I'll be tweaking knobs later to try to find that tone! Yes, more of these breakdown videos please.

[@jakefoxx7978]

I also like the rasp in his tone and the way it makes the percussive thumps of the dead notes sound softer

[@craigburner1296]

Tape saturation. They recorded it way past hot and loaded the tape machine electronics and saturated the magnetic tape. I've recorded a lot to 2" 24 track but seldom used this technique. It worked really well in this case.

[@Mr4Strings]

Excellent breakdown/analysis Josh!!! Really enjoyed it. Squire/Bruford say'ie no mor. Squire & Bruford were head spinning, brain twisting syncopating machines. BTW Josh, not too shabby yourself there on the ol' Pancake!!!! Well Done!! .

[@BassBuzz]

Thank you!

[@Zazalahyene]

Jotarō Fossgreen at 4:28 ! 😍

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I’m 69 and was lucky to see Yes back in the early 70’s in St Petersburg,Fla. They were so awesome on stage. Fragile is still my favorite Yes album to this day.

[@johnschopp5622]

It kills because it's Chris Squire. Master of the Ricky.

[@anthonyglaser929]

Regarding tone, I caught Yes on the first tour they did after Chris had passed away. Apparently Chris had gotten the diagnosis while he was planning that tour and he got Billy Sheridan to fill for the tour since he was not going to be able to make it. Anyway Sheridan was playing a Specter bass and sounded right one the money like Chris sounded. I was amazed at how well he played and sounded.

[@Schizont]

Sherwood, not Sheridan

[@michaelodonnell5710]

Not sure if you read these comments but, FYI - the content is good but whoever's handling your video production seems to be convinced that fast-cut editing and glitzy effects improve the viewing experience. Ummm, no... please just deliver the content and trust your audience to appreciate it.

[@lylesmith3506]

Chris has so very many cool riffs through out the years. But I was so blown away with future times Off the Tormato album, and the Quiet yet very powerful turn of the century off of the Going for the one album.

[@igordolovary4254]

Oooh, Rickenbacker so power.

[@JimLaughlan]

Seeing Yes live, I sat in the upper rows, first row. Chris sometimes would wash out the rest of the group and I could hear him clear as day. That's how loud he was. But man, it was music to my ears. The rhythm and lead you can play on bass are sweet.

[@michelforest6329]

Yep, Steve Howe used to complain that Squire was too loud. But then again, Squire was the best musician on stage, in my opinion.

[@JimLaughlan]

@@michelforest6329 Now I know how Daltrey felt singing next to Entwistle!

[@therealpbristow]

@@michelforest6329 Ah... the days before individually optimised folldback mixing... =:o}

[@tymime]

I once managed to _approximate_ a Chris Squire sound using a Hofner-style violin bass with flatwounds by cranking up the treble and using compression.

[@Thabassmon]

Wicked. I get a Chris squire sound by turning the controls opposite to how I actually like them. Basically if I go for trebly and annoying, that'll get me close and then tweak a little from there.

[@criops]

He’s heavier then any metal bassists using their fingers. He knows more about leaving space than everyone, & he’s heavy while being amazingly melodic. The bass in south side of the sky is even heavier. CHRIS SQUIRE!!

[@ElCapitanGames]

I’m sure you know. But the bass line from “long distance, run around” is MEGA I call the “push” a “pickup note”. IS this wrong?

[@BassBuzz]

Yeah, a "pickup" doesn't necessarily imply a syncopated accent, it can just a phrase that starts before the bar line.

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

Always glad to see Yes get the love they deserve

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Was he inspired by John Entwistle tone?

[@USALibertarian]

It's so funky and prog at the same time. Sooo great.

[@peterbrooke7146]

1:52 Sounded like Come Down by Anderson .Paak Great vid!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Peter! Was definitely channeling that tune a bit. :)

[@ChrystianDanucalov]

This is the best channel on KZbin! Thanks for keeping these legendary bass players alive in everyone's memory. And what a great Rickenbacker tone!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks Chrystian!

[@danielmiranda6799]

Jojo

[@TheBorgCollective]

I really liked this breakdown. Also, please give your editor a raise immediately.

[@MWL4466]

Always loved Chris's tone on Close To The Edge. It almost sounded like baritone sax in some sections. Just awesome.

[@Farewelltokingz]

That’s his Maestro Fuzz and a fretless bass for certain parts.

[@drbassface]

So many fav Chris riffs….His lines on Siberian Khatru are epic.Everything Chris did was full of personality and creativity. How about that crazy middle bridge lick in Perpetual Change? Total Mass Retain in Close To The Edge….So many more. Great video as all of yours are excellent! Cheers.

[@selofeals947]

4:27 respect.

[@Dan.50]

In 1989 I was walking with a friend of mine on Sunset and ran into Chris and another guy.

[@emilygastelum6641]

I damn nearly died at the "To Be Continued" meme. 😂 As I'm learning to play the bass, (Thanks Senpai Josh!), I'm discovering through your videos that I really like the "nasty, clacky" bass sounds. Hopefully I develop this style of playing! 😝

[@bmanown]

Great video! One thing I would like to add about Chris Squire's sound is the picking technique he uses; he holds the pick pretty close to the tip so when he plucks the string his thumb hits it along with or just after the pick. So it's like a two prong attack, getting this mix of pick and thumb with each hit. He talked about that in one of his lesson videos. (Found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maHVlIykm8t-ldE) It definitely adds to that gnarly sound he has!

[@BassBuzz]

Thanks for adding that Brian, I heard him talk about that too but didn't figure out the technique (yet). Maybe that's why his tone still sounds so much better than mine despite my efforts. :)

[@bmanown]

@@BassBuzz yours still sounded pretty darn good, efforts really showed! (His technique reminds me a lot like playing pinch harmonics)

[@Kudeghraw]

This riff seems like it would work with slap and pops. Would like to see how Flea or Fieldy tackled this riff.

[@TheStobb50]

Chris Squire was an absolute genius musician and a phenomenal bass player the likes of will never see you again especially the way Music has gone

[@deathmetaldouglas69]

Geddy sounds like crap with his fingers on the song so it should always be done with a pick. You don't play Iron Maiden with a pick and you don't do Yes with fingers. If you don't use a pick don't play Yes. It's that simple.

[@WorldClassAce]

Nice video as usual Josh! The song itself is a classic and that bassline is fun a heck to play. And thanks for the JoJo reference!

[@michaelanthony9068]

Thank you for highlighting Chris Squire. I’ve LOVED YES since the 70’s and saw them in San Francisco and Oakland several times.

[@judih.8754]

That was some gnarly Bass Face you had going there Josh! I remember being mesmerized by the Bass in this song when it was released. Now those were the good old days.

[@Raymando]

great video! the editing and graphics really going perfectly with what you say!

[@thedancingdolfin8000]

Sick video Josh, will definitely try out some of these tips. Just wondering if you'll do one of these "Bass Breakdown" type videos on Rex Brown of Pantera fame? I think his groovy bass lines really exaggerate that untouched gritty sound of 90s metal

[@bassonthemark8191]

You may want to check out Paul Del Bello’s recent breakdown video of Rex Brown’s bass style. Paul’s videos definitely worth checking out in general. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmqUd4uFr7GoZs0

[@williamhosford2796]

Chris Squire was a bass god.

[@moosepoots1984]

I can't hear this song and not think of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure...

[@douglasstrother6584]

Rock, Blues, Jazz: the 4-string Guys drive the music! Rick Beato covers "Roundabout" in one of his "What makes this song Great" videos.

[@RychleTube]

Hey Josh, thanks for a breakdown of these ghost notes. Ps. hope you’re working on that intermediate bass course :-)

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Pick definitely has it's place on bass. I've known some that were adamant about finger picking but you just can't get some sounds without pick style bass; take 'Whole Lotta Love' for example.