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What happens when Jon Button sits down with Ian Allison to break down one of the most iconic bass solos ever written? In this lesson, they walk through My Generation in sections, showing how it builds from simple ideas into something more aggressive and expressive before locking it all together. See if you can nail the feel.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Learning the solo & The Who’s approach
02:06 - Gear, pick technique & tone discussion
03:27 - Listening to the original recording
03:51 - Breaking down the solo (Part 1)
05:26 - Picking technique & articulation
06:01 - Breaking down the solo (Part 2)
08:12 - Breaking down the solo (Part 3)
10:32 - Final section & alternate endings
11:14 - Technique, tone & position changes
12:30 - Choosing your version of the solo
13:34 - Full playthrough together
14:20 - Gear breakdown & signal chain
18:05 - Backup rig & live performance considerations
19:08 - Final thoughts
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