How Paul McCartney Wrote The PERFECT Bass Line
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The best Beatles bass line isn’t something that everyone will agree on, but I definitely have my favorite.
May 5th, 1969…
Paul McCartney arrives at Olympic Sound Studios, plugs in his bass and records what I believe is his absolute PERFECT Beatles bass line.
It’s ultra-melodic and singable, but still supports the song.
It’s delicate and tender when it needs to be, and big and brash when the song calls for it.
To me, it both glues the song together and is just as memorable as the actual melody of the song as well.
So today, I want to peel back the layers of this song and show you how Paul wrote the best Beatles bass line - and we’re going deep!
You’ll learn:
►► The three almost ‘invisible’ skills that Paul used to create this bass line
►► How you can use these skills when you’re creating your own bass lines
►► Why skill #3 is probably THE most important (the entire bass line was built around this skill)
And of course, if you’d like the tabs, notation and bass-less practice track from the video, just fill out the form on this page:
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And I’ll send it to you 100% free.
There are also two very curious things about this bass line.
Firstly, Paul didn’t actually write this particular song - George Harrison was responsible for this one.
And even more interesting is that according to the Beatles’ recording engineer for this song, George at one point was telling Paul that he needed to ‘greatly simplify’ what he was playing.
But the bass line that ended up on the recording is fairly busy and active, so who knows whether Paul ignored the request, or whatever he was playing before he was asked to simplify was even busier and more complex.
Whatever the case may be, the best Beatles bass line - along with the song as a whole - ended up being truly iconic, and hopefully, you can use some of the ideas in the lesson when you go to create your own bass lines.
Good luck with the lesson and happy playing!
Cheers,
Luke
P.S. If you want to learn this entire bass line for yourself and have a bass-less backing track to go with it, you can get everything from this lesson (tabs, notation and track) for free. Just head to this page:
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P.P.S. Make sure you check out the original recording of this song as well:
• The Beatles - Something
And if you’re curious, here’s the isolated bass track:
• The Beatles - Somethin...
Plus if you want to know what mistakes to AVOID when making your own bass lines, then be sure to check out this video:
• Did John Lennon INTENT...
[Chapters]
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Did This ‘Invisible’ Skill Make The Bass Line Too Busy?
4:02 How Paul McCartney Expertly ‘Fills In The Gaps’
6:33 Paul’s MOST Important Bass Line Creation Skill
#beatles #paulmccartney #basslesson 
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This is definitely *my* favorite Beatles bass line, but what’s yours? And more importantly *_WHY_* is it your favorite?
Come Together. Nothing is cooler than that bass and drum intro. When I heard it at the age of 10 or 11 when it was released, I was mesmerized, although I'm sure I didn't know what instrument it was that was making that magic.
I really like Oh, Darling.
@B. Clay Shannon - I love that one as well. It was quite literally the very first bass line I ever learned. It basically got me hooked on bass.
I'm *super* into that song as well @John Marino - there's definitely something about it, and it's great fun to play.
I've always thought the bass line on Rain tells a story all by itself. I could listen to it over and over and the use of variations keeps it fresh the whole way through.
“Something” is simply not of this world. The bass and drums are iconic.
Perfect drumming from Ringo that allows space for the perfect bass line.
I feel like Paul stole George’s song.
@@gogbpackers12 no way, george’s songwriting and guitar solo are still the best part of the song, paul simply added his magic to it
my biggest takeaways from Paul's bass playing: 1) sing-able parts! 2) his parts always develop... he's rarely playing the same thing in later parts of the song as the beginning. He's constantly developing the part.
100% @weedywet - having singable bass lines means the bass line can go beyond being solely a supporting thing and being a hook in its own right.
And you're 100% right about his parts developing too. Every time he plays that countermelodic idea in the 'chorus', it's slightly different. Same for every part of the song though with the exception of the bridge, but even then, he's still changing the range he plays the line in. There's just so many layers to this bass line - it's so cool!
Yes!! MELODIC!!! Paul is always melodic.
As nice of a song as this is, without Paul´s bassline there is no ¨Something¨.
Exactly. He does this brilliantly in "A Day In the Life." The bassline doesn't repeat, which is amazing.
My favorite is Silly Love Songs
"Hey Bulldog" has a very rhytmically interesting and melodic bassline. It is also a counterpoint.
4 real i think its the best. Its so swampy and melodic
I never get tired of that bass line. Fixing a Hole is simple but phenomenal.
I feel that the slower tempo of the song makes some of the devices a little bit easier to use, lots of space with the other instruments often as pointed out, the old adage about everybody can’t be driving 70 miles an hour
Yesss that’s my favorite Beatles song
Paul’s a complete musical genius. There are no equals.
McCartney has too many brilliant baselines to count, both with Beatles, and solo. My favorite bassist.
Paul is #1, Jack Bruce is #2.
Bassline*
@@ling2553 Thx
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@@jayburdification Right?
He really did Something special with that bass line.
I was going to reply with a pun of my own @YouAreBaconMeCrazy, but I decided to just Let It Be.
and the backing vocals!
@@Bella-nt7ec I love Paul's backing vocals in this song as well. Best part of the song for me. And one of my very favorite basslines of any song.
@@daletwin1 right, it wouldn't sound that great without Paul's contribution. The Beatles' magic
Like he did on "while my guitar gently weeps" with his piano work.. Absolutely genius musician on different levels.
The strange thing about “Something” and ever since I first heard it as a very young kid, is that I’ve always hummed the bass line rather than the vocal melody. It flows in and around the tune and even counts as a sub-“song” to the overall tune. To me, it’s actually the best part of the song.
Ditto - no wonder george felt threatened, again
It’s also like a pedal/modal thing as the descending chord movement happens. Almost like a jazz piano player
Man that is a great insight! 1000% agreed!
@@salvatoredipietro7174 I've honestly never understood why he had more of a grudge against Paul than John. I feel like Paul put a lot more effort into George's songs. As good as he was, he mostly brought in snippets of songs. When we saw Paul do the same he'd literally just sit there and keep hammering it out until it was workable, I don't think George got much less help than John did.
I do the same with Here Comes the Sun bass line
"I want you" has also great, melodic bass line. Additionaly it makes passionate, almost insane mood.
Paul's thumping bass on Silly Love Songs is just one other of his which springs to mind .
That's what I thought this video was going to cover. 😂
@@Adam-hs1ft I saw him play Silly Love songs live back in the 70's and it was note perfect [whilst singing at the same time, and jigging around the stage like a loon too in the non vocal bits :)].
'Goodnight, tonight' is another cracking funky bassline.
Absolutely. It's almost a song by itself.
I've been saying for years that this was Paul's best bass work. Finally someone who gets it. Thanks.
that bass line is almost as beautiful as the song itself.
Yessss
The melody-countermelody in the chorus is a classic question-answer, that kind of stuff is absolutely everywhere in the Beatles catalogue.
I remember reading _Revolution In The Head_ about the track Don't Let Me Down, in it, the author describes the bass line McCartney was playing as a "bubbling bass" or words to that effect, that traditional bass players hated at the time. I've always subscribed to the point of view that bass should be as creative as guitar. In that track it perfectly complemented the guitars.
"Something" itself is a [or the] perfect song -- so perfect that any part of it is in perfect harmony within and without.
This is absolutely my favorite bassline of all time and the reason 15-year-old me started learning the bass. I can play the notes after 35 years, but that tone, especially live, has eluded me. It's perfect.
I'm not positive, but I think Paul was playing a Fender Jazz Bass on this song.
All four of them mastered the art of serving the song and not being afraid to try - in a time where everything was not easy to redo/comp/edit. Thousands of hours went into their playing and carefully understanding each other's interests and parts is what allowed each member to choose and alter their own additions to those songs. How remarkable, you could do a master class on just their ability to serve the song.
Being shot down for his "silly love songs", he titled the song as such and challenged bass players to play his "silly" bass lines. Gotta love Sir Paul!
Paul is my favorite Beatle and it's interesting that ppl just remember him as a great vocalist/composer but his bass skills are very neat
I don't think he's a virtuoso in the Stanley Clarke or Jaco Pastorious sense, but when it comes to creating a memorable and melodic bass line he has few equals.
The rain bassline is a favorite of mine
Paul’s playing on this track is a masterclass on playing what the track needs and with the drummer just a fantastic bass line… for a fantastic song…
Paul might not have the fireworks of other high level bass players, but he is without a doubt the greatest bassist in rock music.
Very interesting. It seems that those three points are actually one. The song feels like a conversation between the instruments. When one is active, the others are letting it speak.
As a singer I really appreciate the way you have broken this down. I have always loved loved loved this bassline by Paul. The song itself is a gem there are so many parts of it that make it iconic but Paul's part! It did not upstage the song but to me it has always had its own character. I just love the way you broke this entire piece down. Thank you.
This is a great lesson. I am always glad (as an old timer) when the innovation and beauty is highlighted in 60's and 70's music.
So glad to see someone cover this bass line. Paul is my favorite bassist because my own playing has always tended toward busy and melodic. And he shows you a great road map for how to do that. And this bass line is his masterpiece. I play it almost every time I pick up a bass.
That's so cool to hear @rome8180. If there were ever a bass line worthy of being played every time you pick up your bass, this is a great candidate!
Just brilliant. Everything you say about Paul’s bass playing is everything I’ve ever thought about it. It’s so good to hear someone else - someone really tuned in - confirm that he’s just a fucking genius. Thank you so much
Silly Love Songs has one if my favorite bass lines. It's actually my favorite part of the song 🎵
"Strategic busy-ness" can also be heard in Geezer Butler's (Black Sabbath) basslines, especially on songs like War Pigs and Lord of This World
I imagine Paul taking inspiration from blues records, where you'd hear the main vocalist sing a line, followed by a backing musician answering back with "tell me about it" or a similar line.
This is why McCartney is my favorite bassist. I love his melodic style!
Thank you for this! Pauls' bass is the melody within the melody. As a lifelong bassist, I've always admired Paul as the gold standard. His every note has its' own character.
Thank you, I'm not very much of a musician at all, but I do recognize Paul's brilliance. He was truly the beat in the Beatles.
Mine would have to be his work on "While my Guitar Gently Weeps". Simple start, then chords, the chorus with the 9th fret Fb dropping to it's lower octave on the E string, his counter with Clapton on the lead. And the final "weeping"? line at the end. Never gets tired for me.
For a while, this was my favorite song @Kevin Egan. Not just favorite Beatles song - it was my favorite overall. I love all the later George Harrison songs - they're amazing.
Mine, as well ... Luke knows my history with this awesome tune - LOL. I also never tire of hearing it! Something joins WMGGW in my Top 5.
Only thing is, Paul is not playing the bass. George Harrison is on bass and Paul is on piano.
@@beatlesrgear pretty sure McCartney played bass AND piano, as well as background vocal to Harrison’s masterpiece. Of course, possible with mult-tracking … Luke?
@@beatlesrgear cept it was John.
The bass line that Paul plays on the song "Nowhere Man" is one of the most interesting patterns I never heard. I saw a video of him playing this song. He was not pulling it off. Very hard to play live and sing simultaneously.
In The Beatles Anthology book, Paul talks about how George thought his bass playing on Something was too busy. Paul said in my defence, I was playing the best bass line I could for the song.
I’ve always though You Never Give Me Your Money is a masterclass in bass. So many different parts and shifts in style and Paul delivers the whole time. Rhythm, spacing, it’s like a compilation off all his favorite tricks in one song.
Anyone ever notice that Band on the Run is a remake of You Never Give Me Your Money? Listen to it.
As a guitarist, songwriter and arranger I have to compliment with you: the lesson on this genius bassline has many takeaways, thank you Luke!
Love that bass Paul is a great musician it made the song.
My band played Something and it is so beautiful in every way. I played bass, and was new to the instrument; I learned so much from this song.
Not only my favorite Beatles song, but my favorite song of all time.
This was the first song I learned to play on bass because of how melodic it is and how perfectly it's fits the song.
The lyrics are simply beautiful and the melody is, as well.
What a monster bass line to pick for your first song @David Goldstein - that's amazing!
Hi Luke, for me, Paul’s top bass line is: “Being for the benefit of Mr Kite”.
So intricate, with the same elements he used for Something, that’s my 2nd favorite one.
I'd vote for 'I want you' - that bass line absolutely rocks! Similar techniques as the above. Paul rightly gets a lot of credit for his songwriting and being able to play a lot of instruments, but his bass playing is really under-rated IMO.
I heard McCartney saying that it was his favourite, recently.
he said himself that that was one of the most complicated bassline he ever did
Paul knew the bass must sing and be arranged the same as a guitar or a vocal. Paul, composer, arranger. The best beatles to me.
A bass line written to complement the song is never too busy or too simple.
Great forthwith the song and on it's own (like the bassline to "Papa was a rollin' stone).
Gotta love that George Emerick. He was almost as good of an engineer as his brother Geoff.
Ain't nothing but a G thing
Wow, ive always loved this bassline but now I love it even more!
This is THE song that made me want to pick up a bass and learn to play like Sir Paul-particularly that part you point out in the Countermelody section. So brilliant.
I'm not surprised @Scott Scaggs - it's so brilliant. Funnily enough, the first bass line I ever learned was a Sir Paul line, although not nearly as challenging as this one.
if only music instruction around the world was like this. great job man
He is a genius, that does help.
These type of baas lines appear all throughout Abbey Road. Especially in the Sun King. Very melodic bass lines.
That's my fav over this one honestly
I always feel it's a priviliege to play this bass line. It is sublime. So melodic, so beautiful!
Most of the Beatles stuff has been remastered.
These new remasters really boost the bass and give us insight into what and how Paul played.
It might tarnish the original sound but Beatles songs are even better because of this.
Thanks for the video! From rehearsals and early takes of "Something" it sounds like Paul was jamming busily experimenting with every second of the song with many notes and frills. I assume that George was referring to those attempts as "too busy"and simply directed Paul to where he liked space or where the bass could phrase away. I also assume that IF Paul argued against it, it was not to keep it busy but to be allowed to keep the bass line alive. But I read somewhere that he just played as instructed, probably happy to help George in what was turning out to be a special song (Paul might have been excessive sometimes but he was always supportive of his friends' songs).
Probably my #1all-time favorite bass lines by Paul. “Something” is among my top Beatles’ treasures❤️
I agree. I’m no musician but sometimes I listen to the bass of Something like it’s a song in itself
For me, Paul’s greatest bass line is on “with a little help from my friends”. In my mind, Paul’s bass line catapults an “ok” song to one of my absolute favorites. It dances playfully yet drives. It dominates but doesn’t overshadow. I have stolen from this song regularly for my own bass lines I play at church with our worship team.
This is such an underrated bassline, people don’t seem to talk about it as much as they should!
I have always loved it since day 1, first hearing.
Underrated? When talking about Paul's bass line, 90% of the time they think about this song. Nothing is underrated in Something, the vocals, bass, the organ or quartets, the drums, everything. That's why this song is perfect
Thank you for breaking (braking?) it down for us. This is definitely my favorite Beatles bass line, and has to be one of my top 10 at least
No worries at all @R1D2. It's definitely my favorite for sure.
"Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" is another great example of McCartney's melodic/counter-melodic bass lines.
You young folks crack me up. Paul played bass as if he was playing piano or guitarist. You act as if you poops gold or he’s found the fountain of youth. He knows what the chords are and with a bit of thinking made a beautiful song even more memorable.
I'm not sure what you mean @Neal Van. I agree with what you say about Paul knowing the chords and making a great song even better, but it sounds like you somehow disagree with 'something' (pun absolutely intended) in the video. I'd love to know what you mean by your comment.
...so? your point being?
Ive played this bass line many times....its beautiful!...and incredible at the same time. You can feel there was some incredible inspiration to have come up with it....and this was for Georges song!
This bass line really is a masterpiece. He is busy when it makes sense, restrained when needed. Great choice of a line to show how you craft an interesting bass line to fit into the context of a song.
Also, insofar as the allegation may be true, thank God Paul told George to shove it and played the line the way he did.
And thank god Paul got frustrated and ripped out the guitar solo on taxman in one take after hours of deliberation by George.
@@slavaukraini404 What? That's not how to develop a song? That's like saying we recorded the Beatles fighting and tried to make a salvageable song out of it?
I think you need to listen to any thing but the Beatles. Just realise that with any key there is a limit to what to can play in a given genre, i.e. this is far far far far from unique...
This was a fascinating video. I am not a bass player, nor do I ever plan to become one. But I am a big Beatles music fan, and what you highlighted about Paul's bass playing in this song helped me to identify that it's these perfectly planned additions to their music which makes it so enjoyable. At a high level, many of the Beatles' songs are relatively simple, but it's touches like these that make the musical product much more than just the sum of its parts. Great explanation! I look forward to checking out your other videos.
Thanks for this one! I've done these things in my playing for years but without thinking about how it affects the song as a whole.. making the mistakes you mentioned. Now you've made me a better bassist.
You don't always have to fill in the gaps, sometimes space is good in a song especially if it's not your song.
Thanks Luke, for clarifying these aspects of Paul's genius. This is one of the most interesting and well made RUclipss I have come across: a Classic! So much for a bass player, or any musician, to consider.
BTW the engineer was GEOFF Emerick: George MARTIN was the producer. I wonder what say Martin had in the development of that bass line.
Paul is a vocalist so he know exactly what he should do for a song as a bassist
Have thought for years that without Paul's bass, this song would be lacking that special "Something". Pun intended, but valid.
That song gives me chills every time I hear it.
Also, Paul's bass work on George's "Taxman" is off the hook! Paul played guitar on that song as well.
Several years ago I recorded my own acustic versions of some Beatles songs and it was there Something.
I started to study all the instruments, of course the solo guitar is amazing but then I began to study the bass lines and then I said to myself: ohh myyyyyy this is great, magnificent lines, the hardest part is just the part of the solo guitar section: many notes but placed at the exact moment, the exact melody, the exact counterpoint, the exact feeling, just what the song needed to sound great as a whole.
I confirmed what I discovered when I was a teenager: McCartney is a music master, a genius, unique in its kind.
Thanks for sharing your analysis!!
It seems to me that Harrison's were the only two truly innovative songs in Abbey Road, and McCartney showered them with the most beautiful bass lines you expose here, thanks a lot!
The guitar solo strays from the direction of the song and relieves the intensity that was building.
Brilliant. This is my favourite Paul bass line ever. His playing is sublime and I think he is really feeling the song which why it is so brilliant. You use words I feel and hear from this bass line. Tender and gentle. It sounds like it comes from the heart (cheesy I know but that is how I hear and feel it) and to me, this is my favourite bass line by Paul on not necessarily, as brilliant as it is, my favourite Beatles song. Great work and made my year to see someone waxing lyrical over this beautiful bass lane. Thanks
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Another fantastic lesson, Luke! I am loving this series of taking a bass line and discussing it. Always something for us bassists to learn and you do a great job presenting. Thanks for sharing this one Sir Luke.
You're too kind @Thomas Fioriglio! Thanks so much.
Learning it has been a labor of love for a huge Beatles fan and late in life player.
So the dynamics on the single note (increasing volume) is similar to a drummer who leads into a song or a chorus by hitting the same drum harder and harder. If this is the version that George complained about being too busy, it's a good thing Paul ignored him.
I'm still looking for a *_primary_* source that confirms that Paul ignored George about this @B. Clay Shannon. As far as I can tell, nobody who was actually there, in the room, has said this, but there has been speculation from people who weren't.
It could be that Paul _did_ ignore George's request and we ended up with the line we have. Or it could be that Paul was playing a much _busier_ line than what ended up on the recording, and what we hear IS the 'greatly simplified' version. Either way though, it's a great line for a great song.
I agree! Is so melodic!
Unbelievably melodic @Eduardo Ferreira!
I don't play bass and never really thought I'd be excited about bass until watching your videos! Very thoughtful and well done and I greatly appreciate them!!
Definitely one of my three favorite songs of all time. Thanks for identifying why it is so grand.
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George said he waited for Paul to turn his attention to Something "He was just completely tuned in to his own stuff...as usual" But when he "found time to do something, it was great - though i always thought it was a bit busy""
The greatest rhythm section of all time, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, they were as one together.
This is great advice. I'm actually working on a bass part for an original song at the moment. Sir Paul's playing is an inspiration for me. There are no vocals for this song now so I may have to rework the bass part. I'm so glad I came upon this video. You have gained a new subscriber.
Well done, the world needs to know what you are saying here. I'm very glad you've made this excellent analysis. Not to take anything away from Something, I'd like to say that "A Day in the Life" has a low-key and subtle bass line that is as profound as that song is. Thanks!
Even Jaco admired Paul bass playing, on his video lesson Jaco said "I love his bass playing"
My favourite Beatles bass line to play. Love this riff
Thank you for acknowledging this brilliant bass line to a great song. Funny thing is that Paul basically played against the style he instructed George to play on Hey Jude. I think Paul was just tge best overall musician in the band.
In "Dear Prudence" he played differently bass licks on each verse.
On George's "If I Needed Someone" he played those chess pounding bass lines.
And when the key changes from A to G, he didn't change the key or go to G but continued the pulsating bass lines as it is.
"All My Lovin'", showed us that Paul can make the bass walk.
In "Rain" or "Paperback Writer" , it seems he's using his bass guitar as the lead guitar sound of the music.
For "Obladi-Oblada" & "Come Together" it seems he wanted to remove the phlegm on your chest.
For "Silly Love Songs", it's hard to sing and play those devastating bass lines by saying:
1. He's the most handsome bass guitarist ever
2. The best and the greatest guitarist ever
3. The most melodious
4. The most prolific
5. And he can sing while playing those hard bass lines
I love this song… I am so busy now but I want to learn to play this amazing bass line! Nice explanation thanks
This was the first big Bassline that I learned back in middle school. Now I find myself humming along to the baseline more than I do singing the words
My favorite is Something. It’s one of the greatest if the greatest melodic basslines ever written. I’m also very fond of I Want You, She’s So Heavy. Not because of its complexity or melodicism. Moreso because it fits that song perfectly and really anchors down that heavy as hell close out. McCartney deserves his praise as a bassist.
You put a lot of hard work in these videos and it shines through, take a bow!!!
Highlighting these bass concepts should, and no doubt will, benefit many bassists out there. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the kind words @Bryn Yowann Atkinson - I really appreciate it.
Another great video Luke, always one of my favourites! Another tune with a great melodic line and lyrical ballad playing is Don't Let Me Down with many of the same elements used in Something. If you ever get a chance to transcribe that it would be "fab!"
What a great video man. Well done.
I am glad you mention contrast. Sometimes when I've written a song with sparse guitar sections, if the drummer followed me too closely and played something sparse it made the section drag. They needed to contrast what I was doing to keep the song driving forward.
This is hilarious. I occasionally plqy the bass when i get time and i just learned this song 5 days ago. Its the only beatles song i know so far.
I picked it for all the reasons you go over in this video.
How busy it gets, how slow it gets, how it notes get lower or higher as the guitar and vocals do the opposite.
Such a beautiful song to learn and play.
You could make a whole RUclips channel analyzing Paul's bass playing. He's that good
Beautiful deconstruction of Paul's genius on this track. Thanks!
Fantastic break down of this bass line. It gave me a lot of inspiration for my own playing. Thanks!
Perfect @Steve Botsford - that's exactly what I was aiming for!
His bass playing in the song Rain.
Baby you're a rich man, the word, and something are favorites of mine. They are almost songs inside of songs. Very melodic.
Great analysis, thank you for posting this and making the backing track and tabs available.
You're more than welcome @Rob Murray.