Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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This guide also contains a full transcription of this song, as well as several other great basslines that are perfect for beginner/intermediate players.
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In this lesson I'll be teaching you how to play Larry Graham''s simple slap bass part from the classic Sly & The Family Stone song 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). This is one of first songs to feature the slap bass technique and it's great fun to play.
The backing track from this tutorial can be purchased from Karaoke Version: karaoke-version.co.uk/instrumental-mp3/sly-and-the-family-stone/thank-you.html
If you enjoyed this video, be sure to check out my full video course series over at Bassline Publishing. Accessible via subscription, there are hundreds of courses available on the site covering a HUGE Beginner Bass series, and Scales, Arpeggios and Modes courses. We also have an acclaimed range of technique courses, covering slap bass (beginner to advanced), tapping and plectrum techniques. PDF worksheets and backing tracks are available for each course.
You can SUBSCRIBE to my video courses here: basslinepublishing.com/video-course-choice
Follow Bassline Publishing:
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Instagram: instagram.com/stuartclaytonbass
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Click Here to download my free 61-page PDF guide to getting started with the bass:
offers.basslinepublishing.com
This guide also contains a full transcription of this song, as well as several other great basslines that are perfect for beginner/intermediate players.
Don't forget to like the video and subscribe so that you see more great bass content from me in the future!
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In this lesson I'll be teaching you how to play Larry Graham''s simple slap bass part from the classic Sly & The Family Stone song 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). This is one of first songs to feature the slap bass technique and it's great fun to play.
The backing track from this tutorial can be purchased from Karaoke Version: karaoke-version.co.uk/instrumental-mp3/sly-and-the-family-stone/thank-you.html
If you enjoyed this video, be sure to check out my full video course series over at Bassline Publishing. Accessible via subscription, there are hundreds of courses available on the site covering a HUGE Beginner Bass series, and Scales, Arpeggios and Modes courses. We also have an acclaimed range of technique courses, covering slap bass (beginner to advanced), tapping and plectrum techniques. PDF worksheets and backing tracks are available for each course.
You can SUBSCRIBE to my video courses here: basslinepublishing.com/video-course-choice
Follow Bassline Publishing:
Facebook: facebook.com/BasslinePublishing
Instagram: instagram.com/stuartclaytonbass
Twitter: twitter.com/BasslinePublish
