How Sledgehammer Changed the History of Bass FOREVER

Tony Levin is arguably the greatest studio bassist of all time – but how well do you really know his work with Peter Gabriel? In today’s video we take an in-depth look into his slick fretless fills, his ‘funk fingers’, and other well-guarded secrets from Peter Gabriel’s groundbreaking hit single, Sledgehammer – complete with note-for-note transcriptions and a free PDF workbook. 🔥 Download your FREE PDF Workbook - === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction to Tony Levin’s Bass Line in ’Sledgehammer’ 00:39 - The Unique Elements of Tony Levin’s Bass Line 01:09 - Breaking Down the Sound and Technique 02:23 - Playing the Bass Line with the Right Feel 03:00 - Swung 16th Note Pick Technique 03:54 - The Phrasing and Notes of the Bass Line 05:12 - Exploring the Verse and Intro Sections 06:05 - Playing in the Low Register with an Octave Pedal 06:56 - Analyzing the Chorus and the Use of Space 09:04 - The Story of Funk Fingers 10:26 - Tony Levin’s Use of Funk Fingers 11:24 - Summary and Additional Resources === GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → 🔓 Unlock your FREE trial to transform your bass playing → 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. Featuring beginner level bass lessons, engaging courses from expert instructors, step-by-step development curricula, direct feedback on your playing, real-time mentorship from A-list bassists and a thriving and incredibly supportive community, SBL is the perfect platform to uplevel your bass playing, whether you’re a total beginner, or an advanced pro-level bassist. Try SBL Membership today! → RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you’ve missed: ➡️ #bassguitarlessons #tonylevin #petergabriel LINKS & OTHER RESOURCES _________________________________________________________________ Tune in to our Weekly Podcast: 🎧 Explore our free courses: 🎸 Try our FREE GrooveTrainer App: 📱