And Your Bird Can Sing

[Swicked]

This song is hectic. just non stop groove. I refuse to look at the tabs, but i'm pretty sure i've got the first 40-50 seconds down. Any advice on learning it?

[Swicked]

bump for help?

[Neon Scribe]

Forget the tabs on the 'net, but consider this:
http://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Comple.../dp/0793518326
Complete transcriptions of every part on every tune the Beatles recorded, including tablature and standard notation for all guitar and bass parts. It's expensive, but maybe you can borrow a copy from someone.

[mccartneyman]

Not to be snippy, but practicing is the way to learn anything. If you can find get your hands on a device that will allow you to slow down the recording without changing pitch, that will help. I started playing by listening to records in the mid-1960s, and I'd say that better than 75% of guys my age learned the same way. Back then the best you could do was slow a 45 down to 33 1/3 or an LP from 33 1/3 to 16 -- if your turntable had that speed. I still learn most tunes by listening although I can read. Best thing about repetition is, eventually you develop an ear and it become easier. Once you have the notes, play it slowly until it becomes comfortable, then speed up gradually. As they say, don't practice till you get it right -- practice till you can't play it wrong.

[Swicked]

Originally Posted by mccartneyman

Not to be snippy, but practicing is the way to learn anything. If you can find get your hands on a device that will allow you to slow down the recording without changing pitch, that will help. I started playing by listening to records in the mid-1960s, and I'd say that better than 75% of guys my age learned the same way. Back then the best you could do was slow a 45 down to 33 1/3 or an LP from 33 1/3 to 16 -- if your turntable had that speed. I still learn most tunes by listening although I can read. Best thing about repetition is, eventually you develop an ear and it become easier. Once you have the notes, play it slowly until it becomes comfortable, then speed up gradually. As they say, don't practice till you get it right -- practice till you can't play it wrong.

this is helpful my dad has a turntable and a copy of revolver. thank you kind sir.

[Stick_Player]

Just a GREAT, GREAT bass line!

Yes, "The Beatles - Complete Scores" has the bass line notated in Bass Clef as well as in Tab.

I have the the book. PM if you need some 'insight'.

[nixdad]

One of my favorite Beatles songs.
If you get the chance to see the Beatles group "RAIN," check out Joe Bithorne - he plays both of George's parts simultaneously.

[mccartneyman]

Originally Posted by nixdad

One of my favorite Beatles songs.
If you get the chance to see the Beatles group "RAIN," check out Joe Bithorne - he plays both of George's parts simultaneously.

The tribute band "A Hard Day's Night" does a fine job on this tune as well, and their "Geroge" plays boith parts also.

[darkhorse9]

Perhaps this will help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMiZcPr2gbM

[OldDog52]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

Perhaps this will help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMiZcPr2gbM

Thanks for sharing that. Awesome.

[mccartneyman]

Speaking of isolated bass lines, there's a bunch of Beatles lines over on another board that shall remain nameless but can be found if you search for Beatles isolated tracks in Google.

[OldDog52]

Looks like EMI took exception to that AYBCS video with the isolated bass. YT took it down.

[Stick_Player]

Best version @ 2:47