Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Click Here to download my free 61-page PDF guide to getting started with the bass:
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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.
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 the bassline from the classic Wild Cherry song 'Play That Funky Music'. This is a simple line, but it's great fun to play and it's perfect for anyone who's just getting started with the bass.
The backing track from this tutorial can be purchased from Karaoke Version: karaoke-version.co.uk/instrumental-mp3/wild-cherry/play-that-funky-music.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
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 the bassline from the classic Wild Cherry song 'Play That Funky Music'. This is a simple line, but it's great fun to play and it's perfect for anyone who's just getting started with the bass.
The backing track from this tutorial can be purchased from Karaoke Version: karaoke-version.co.uk/instrumental-mp3/wild-cherry/play-that-funky-music.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
