Im putting together a medley for a bassist that has to be both rhythmic and easy (fairly). Looking for suggestions of song titles. He loves Hamilton and Queen but any genre is welcome. Band + singers + wind/brass can be arranged.
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Rhythmic groove for bass
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This question is so open ended it's nearly impossible to identify appropriate suggestions.
Why wouldn't you start with songs he already knows? Or at least songs you know, if your role is to teach him? What is the purpose of this exercise?
Why wouldn't you start with songs he already knows? Or at least songs you know, if your role is to teach him? What is the purpose of this exercise?
He's open to learning new songs, but ideally wants to do one Queen Song. The Medley is to showcase his ability across different genres. He says he really likes rhythmic songs like Hamilton - more Musical than Hiphop though and rock like Queen. Soundtracks too and some Pop Music. He last played Starman by David Bowie and liked that. The three songs have to fit together, too. I play double bass, classically trained, and I teach him in Music (general education). Hence the question here. Thank you!
Another One Bites The Dust is easy (at least the main riff), rhythmic and by Queen. Same for Under Pressure.
A Kind of Magic is rhythm driven and quite easy. Crazy Little Thing Called Love could also fit the bill.
So I guess Hysteria by Muse is off the list? Just kidding.
Why don't you just create some nice rhythmic grooves for him? Bouncing around the intervals in the box, open string bounces, using multiple open strings and double stops, etc. Get some nice grooves there.
Why don't you just create some nice rhythmic grooves for him? Bouncing around the intervals in the box, open string bounces, using multiple open strings and double stops, etc. Get some nice grooves there.
Like others have already said, Queen songs seem to tick the boxes.
I’d do Pressure > Crazy Little Thing Called Love > Another One Bites the Dust
Each one has very clear staccato brakes following the chorus where it would be simple to just launch into the next tune . One verse , one chorus each. They also represent good slice of rhythmic styles
I’d do Pressure > Crazy Little Thing Called Love > Another One Bites the Dust
Each one has very clear staccato brakes following the chorus where it would be simple to just launch into the next tune . One verse , one chorus each. They also represent good slice of rhythmic styles
