Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This video is a play-through of James Jamerson's bassline from Marvin Gaye's version of 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'. This line features many key elements of Jamerson's playing, including his use of syncopation, chromatic passing and approach notes, as well as a strong focus on chord tones.

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