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Punk meets Motown? In this lesson, Ian breaks down A Town Called Malice by The Jam—a bass line that’s all feel, motion, and attitude. From the jumpy, soul-inspired groove to the driving verse, there’s a lot going on under the hood.
You’ll hear the Motown influence - but played like it’s late for a train.
Grab your bass and dig in—this one’s all about getting it in your hands and feeling it for yourself.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Motown Inspiration
01:22 - Intro & Chorus Riff
02:58 - Gear & Sound
06:38 - Picking Technique
08:30 - Verse
10:26 - How To Master The Feel
11:00 - Pick Technique Continued
12:40 - Wrap Up
13:05 - Outtakes
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With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional.
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? Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: https://sbl.link/join-sbl
? Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (12 Month Mentorship Program): https://sbl.link/the-blueprint
Punk meets Motown? In this lesson, Ian breaks down A Town Called Malice by The Jam—a bass line that’s all feel, motion, and attitude. From the jumpy, soul-inspired groove to the driving verse, there’s a lot going on under the hood.
You’ll hear the Motown influence - but played like it’s late for a train.
Grab your bass and dig in—this one’s all about getting it in your hands and feeling it for yourself.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Motown Inspiration
01:22 - Intro & Chorus Riff
02:58 - Gear & Sound
06:38 - Picking Technique
08:30 - Verse
10:26 - How To Master The Feel
11:00 - Pick Technique Continued
12:40 - Wrap Up
13:05 - Outtakes
===
GET MORE BASS TIPS ?
_________________________________________________________________
? Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt
? Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share
? Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-trainer-app
ABOUT SCOTT'S BASS LESSONS (SBL)
_________________________________________________________________
As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott's Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place.
With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional.
Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl
RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST
_________________________________________________________________
Catch up with SBL Content you've missed:
➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq5Wss5r1Cvvplt7z7O45JHk2TaJ3NT53
#bassguitarlessons #bassforbeginners #easybasslines
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