School Days - Stanley Clarke's Bass Chord Classic!

This week we’re going to look at probably the most famous bass chord riff of all time by a player I’m embarrassed to say I’m yet to cover on the channel. It’s the main line from School Days by the legendary Stanley Clarke

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[tedbogan]

Wow! It’s hard to believe that you responded to my comment asking why you had not covered School Days by Stanley Clarke- the greatest bassist ever, and as I was checking my emails I found one from Talking Bass (You) on Stanley Clarke! Blew me away! In your video you teach that tune so clearly that even a beginner can learn to at least get a good working concept on the song, you’re a great bass instructor! I’ve been following you since 2015 and you never disappoint. The next Stanley Clarke song I’d like to see you tackle is Lopsy Lu! …and Tom Sawyer by Getty Lee of Rush.
Keep up the good work, thanks Mark!

[JoeDakota]

Hi Mark. For another Stanley lesson I would recommend "Lopsy Lu".

[Jackapoo]

Strum technique is perfect for me. You and Sir Nick Beggs are my teachers. You gentlemen are simply the best..

[bradleydunn]

I've been stuck learning this jam for months. Thanks Mark!

[dazzaUK]

You’ve got to cover more Stanley Clarke!

[scottarnold]

I don't read music. When this album came out I learned this song by playing all the parts on my record player, over and over again until I hit the right notes. I even learned most of the solo. I was a huge fan.

[adviceman]

THANKS MARK. I'VE BEEN "TOYING" WITH THIS LINE FOR A LONG TIME, THIS IS A GREAT HELP. NOW, IT'S GOING TO BE EASIER. THE ONE STANLEY SONG I CAN'T SEEM TO EVER FIND MUSIC FOR IS "LOPSY LU" !!! THIS, ALONG WITH "POWER" WERE MY TWO FAVORITE SONGS ON HIS SECOND ALBUM. AGAIN, THANKS !!!

[lanielcrutchfield]

I have been watching you for a while. I feel like I learned so much from this video. Thanks Mark.

[dragline]

This is a good breakdown. Simple power chords but a lot of little quirky moves make it so special. Thanks

[doug]

Love this riff and sound. Solid stuff. How 'bout a little "Pop Virgil"? That's about the funkiest thing I've ever heard.
Incidentally, I saw Stanley back in Phoenix many years ago. He was SOLO BASS on this tour. The Crusaders opened for him.

[pantosification]

Hi Mark. For another Stanley lesson, would recommend "Rock n'roll Jelly"

[k.jacobs]

Hi Mark. Wow another awesome lesson. Thanks! I really appreciate how you go into technique detail and show things at a pace I can see what you're doing. I saw you listed a darkglass overdrive in your gear list. It would be great if you can add a bit on how your gear choice is shaping the tone too. Thanks

[josephnaja]

Love Stanley and this song, I've been playing this riff for years but your way is so much easier 🌴🌴 Thanks

[peterspy]

Hi Mark, just want to say that I love your stuff, it's way above other channels when it comes to quality and knowledge you share!

Speaking of which, I'm trying to approach "Space" by Chick Corea Electrik Band II, and I have no idea how even to lock in with the rhythm or the drums 😂 I'd love to see your take on it, if you ever have a chance to do it! Thanks for all your hard work again!

[northwestgroove]

Sounds great! How about a lesson on Pop Virgil?

[bajakitesurfer]

Life is just a Game ! Please !11 and then of course Hot Fun, for its brilliant simplicity and repetition. If you’re really feeling ambitious, break don Lopsy Lu for us all, and then after you’re done with that, please take a real at Rock & Roll Jelly ( good luck ! 😮)

[dazzaUK]

So hoping this is the first of your Stanley Clarke series - Lopsy Lu next??

[kristofernewton]

Please Would You Show us the 2nd part???

[oldbridgemaker]

Man, resting your thumb on the A string to both anchor your hand and mute the string, is one of those simple "why didn't I think of that?" techniques. I always plucked the D and G instead of strumming because of ineffective muting. Thanks!

[funkerdelic]

🎉😢
Another great lession forgot to meantion in my previous comment.