Paul McCartney’s walking bass linesFor Bass Players Only

It’s not jazz; it’s the Beatles!

By Jon Liebman
June 27, 2024

A lot of people think of walking bass lines as being generally reserved for jazz.

For the most part, they’re right.

Except…

There are a lot of rock songs that use walking bass too. Including a lot of Beatles songs!

In this week’s video, I highlight a few of Paul McCartney’s great walking bass lines on some classic Beatles tunes.

Check it out, then hit me back and let me know your takeaways.

Let’s play bass!

Jon

Comments on Paul McCartney’s walking bass lines

Joe Dashiell says:

Thanks for that one, Jon! Good to hear of PM style of walking Bass

Brynjar says:

Paul M is awesome. Listen to «Something»….masterpiece….🤟
Thanks Jon..!!!

Colin Baxter says:

Great Jon, that’s right in my lane. Tab would have been nice.

Tabatha Gano says:

Hey John I really enjoy walking bass lines. Thanks for the demonstration of how we can use walking bass lines.

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