The Genius of Mark King
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Mark King didn’t just bring slap bass to pop and funk—he transformed it into something entirely his own. In this lesson, Scott and Ian dig into some of his most legendary bass lines. From his signature thumb technique to lightning-fast ghost notes and tapped high-register runs, they break down what makes his playing so jaw-dropping and how you can start to unlock it.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - Staatus or Staytus ?
00:35 - 1 - Love Games
02:00 - Mark’s Slap Technique
04:38 - The Slap Bass Bootcamp
05:23 - 1 - Love Games (continued)
06:08 - Mark King’s Drumming Background
07:04 - 2 - Something About You
09:51 - 3 - Lessons In Love
12:14 - Mark’s Gear
16:03 - 4 - Hot Water
18:23 - 5 - Mr Pink
19:57 - 6 - 43
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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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? Grab the FREE Tab & Notation here: https://sbl.link/46Lpc6l
? 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
Mark King didn’t just bring slap bass to pop and funk—he transformed it into something entirely his own. In this lesson, Scott and Ian dig into some of his most legendary bass lines. From his signature thumb technique to lightning-fast ghost notes and tapped high-register runs, they break down what makes his playing so jaw-dropping and how you can start to unlock it.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - Staatus or Staytus ?
00:35 - 1 - Love Games
02:00 - Mark’s Slap Technique
04:38 - The Slap Bass Bootcamp
05:23 - 1 - Love Games (continued)
06:08 - Mark King’s Drumming Background
07:04 - 2 - Something About You
09:51 - 3 - Lessons In Love
12:14 - Mark’s Gear
16:03 - 4 - Hot Water
18:23 - 5 - Mr Pink
19:57 - 6 - 43
===
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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