Recently I’ve been getting a lot of requests from my brothers and sisters for some Israel Houghton Bass Tabs to be posted to the blog…
Well today you’re in luck…
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I just prepared a quick little video (and the bass tabs to go along with it) that teaches you, note by note how to play the super slick bass intro our boy Terence Palmer was playing on the hit song “All Around”…
This is one of the more requested Israel Houghton Bass Tabs we’ve been getting asked for recently so I decided to start here but you can look out for a lot more to hit the blog…
Basically the intro for this song is played over a basic I-IV-V progression in the key of E-flat… (If that is “Greek” to you, you might wanna take a quick look over here…)
The bass part that T.P. is playing is based around notes mainly from the major chord arpeggios and while at first the line might sound a bit “complex” once we break it down you’ll see that for the most part you really only need to get like 5 different “phrases” under your fingers and you’re good to go.
Anyways…
Hi Alex,
Just got it down, awesome lesson.
Nice work again.
thank you Rennie! it is a decent bass part that sounds more complex that it is. glad you ‘got it down’. Peace
That was nice. Thank You.
I would like to see to notes to Fred Hammond’s song “My Desire”.
Thanks again
hey Byas, you’re welcome my friend… will check out that Fred song, and see what’s up.
great stuff alex.even though i play in a texas style rocking blues band i love the gospel licks and bass playing in gospel music.helps my playing a lot.thanks and keep up the good work,its appreciated.peace,scott
hey Scott, yeah man at the end of the day we’re all playing the same 12 notes. So I think there’s just about every style of music out there. Keep listening and thanks for the comments. Peace!
This is the kind of thing that I signed up for which makes my membership to all the other programs by you worth while to me.
I am interested in gospel and the bass tabs really really helps beginners and intermediate players who just want to be able to play some songs and not necessarily rock with a band and understand all the theory.
I wish that the gospel bass DVD came with tabs.
Hey Alex,
Thanks again for another great lesson. You are the MAN!!!!!! I can’t wait to get into my Gospel Bass Player dvds.
Hey Martin. alrite alrite.. that’s what I’m talking ’bout! 🙂 Glad you liked today’s video! Peace and Blessings bro
Hi Alex
Thanks so much for all you do for the bass community. The video is just great, you make it look soooo easy :¬) Terence Palmer is one of my favourite gospel bass players right now. His slap Intro to “Trading my sorrows” is awesome (on New Season CD) I have seen people try to copy it, but none have come close or really nailed it, but I am sure you could do it :¬) I am sure A LOT of the bass community would appreciate you showing us how to play that intro .
All The Bass!
Aww shucks Harold, now you got me blushing… lol – Slap bass is not really my forte but I’ll take a listen see. I do know the song you’re referring to and you’re right T.P. is the man!
Was great to see you pop up in my e-mail! And as ALWAYS a wonderful Lesson. I’m Playing Bass in a Christian Praise and Worship band and also play at my church, this insight to ” Israel Houghton’s ” music was much appreciated! Thank you! It sounded a little difficult , but You explain it so well and make it so easy, You have a wonderful gift in your teaching style, YAH has Blessed you! As for other music by Israel , ” I am not Forgotten ” comes to mind, would like a little HELP with that one, if you could !? So wonce again Thank you and YAH BLESS YOU and your Family. Cheerful Art P.S Alex if you have time you can see my band “Spirit and Truth” on YouTube at “JESUS25750”
Thank you kindly Art… Glad to hear that you understand my wonky teaching style lol – I am not forgotten is one of my jaunts! That song is tight… Blessing to you too bro! Keep it grooving.
Alex
PS I checked you out on YouTube man… You working it guy! 🙂
Was real happy to see you pop-up in the email…was like yes lord! As always the way you break the videos down….That’s what’s up! I’m a novice older bassman with a real busy schedule, so I don’t have a lot time to sit down and pick songs out note by note. Love ya stuff, keep on blessing me as well as others.
hey buddy, glad to hear you got some value from the lesson and appreciate the comments… keep looking out for our emails… As usual will be putting up some more stuff as we go along… Peace and blessings
Alex, a “Thank You” goes out to you for the help you are providing to us as future Bass Players and wanting to reach a higher level in our playing. Tabs are a good start and they help to keep down some of the frustration and keep me motirvated until I develop that ear of all intervals. Please give me more TABS. I agree with James, I wish you could do another version of the Gospel Bass Player DVD with TABS. Many thanks, and keep up the great work…..God Bless!!
Hello Alex!! I really enjoyed that tab section. I had put down my bass because I was getting upset because I was not learning nothing. I thank you along with the other bassplayers for how GOD is using you. Keep up the good work and be Blessed!!! Thanks!
Hey man glad it inspired you and glad you got something done… Peace
hello alex it good to hear from you . you just don’t know how i wanted to hear someone show me some of israel houghton bass line . thank you and may God keep blessing you . chris
haha Chris, yeah Israel got some nice stuff… I’ll try to post some more stuff that hopefully is helpful. peace
just the right staff i needed to see. thanx a lot brother and God bless!
glad it’s up your alley my brother! take it easy
This is a quite interesting type of a bass line. It is totally melodic and if it is played slowly, it sounds
like a popular african song. And if it is played fastly, its sounds like a repeated bass run. It is quite busy
and does not sound typically like an african bassline. However if you simplify it and punch out half of half
of the busy notes, then you will get a typical african bassline. If it is played relaxed with palm muting, it might even sound better in band context.
But anyway, an excellent example for what you can make out of such a piece of music.
Manfred
hey Manfred, thanks for stopping by… yeah you’re right we can take this one line into so many different directions! Blessings!
Thanks for the slick breakdown. Do you think that you can add more TP stuff, like “What If” from his solo album. Thanks again for the great work. BGS got me out of a 26 year rut!
Hi Mike, muchas gracias senor… I know of TP’s solo album but now that you mention it I never really checked it out… Will have to vibe on some of the songs. Peace and thanks for the reminder.
Alex, you are commited to something that you love & do extremely well. I appreciate you sharing, in lesson form what you do. I am happy with what you decide to put on your sight. I like all kinds of music. When you respond to what you say that many have requested …I figure I must have the same taste as all those that make a request 🙂 I have yet to see anything less than quality. Thank-you for sending an e-mail with your latest Isreal Houghton.
hey Brian, thanks for the kind words man… Like you said this is fun for me and I’m glad you liked my messing around. Blessings.
Great example, bass line was not on my mind but now that you bought i to my attention i will get it down thanx to you.
hey Al, yeah TP got some nice stuff with Israel and New Breed back in the day… Check it out fo sho’ Peace bro!
Thanks Alex, the lesson was awesome!
Glad you liked it Ken… thx for the comment!
Well done big bro, more grease and power to your fingers.
why thank you bro! grease and power is always welcomed! 🙂
Alex – THAT was a lesson- palin simple and clear and what a lick! Thank you sir! tj
nice work dude! keep up z good job!
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