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The Greatest RATM bass line was SLAPPED? — DeepCutsArchive
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🔥 Download your FREE tab & notation → https://sbl.link/4bn0iZJ 🔥 Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: https://sbl.link/join-sbl 🚀 Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (enrollment open now!): https://sbl.link/the-blueprint There’s no denying the immense power of Rage Against The Machine. The rap-metal quartet’s finest hour was probably their 1991 self-titled debut album, a highlight of which was Take The Power Back. A masterclass in slap bass, it's the opening riff that qualifies the song for immortality! In today’s video we’re showing you how to recreate Tim Commerford’s jaw-dropping bass line – complete with performance notes, a free PDF workbook and explanations on how Tim dialed in his Music Man StingRay to give the song an extra rhythmic edge. === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - The StingRay Sound 02:36 - Tim’s StingRay Journey 03:10 - The Tone 05:49 - Verse Bass Line 07:11 - Chorus Bass Line 09:21 - Summary === GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt 🎧 Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share 📱 Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-... ABOUT SCOTT'S BASS LESSONS (SBL) _________________________________________________________________ As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott's Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place. With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional. Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you've missed: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq5Wss5r1Cvvplt7z7O45JHk2TaJ3NT53 #bassguitarlessons #rageagainstthemachine #rockbass

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Rage Against the Machine (often abbreviated as RATM or shortened to Rage) was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. It consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. They melded heavy metal, rap, punk rock, and funk with anti-authoritarian, anti-capitalist, and revolutionary lyrics. As of 2010, they had sold over 16 million records worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll H...

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