LOVELY RITA
The bass line on "Lovely Rita" is Rob's all-time favorite. Find out why it's an "encyclopedia of bass patterns."
YOUR EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND PATH TO A DEEPER Appreciation
BEATLES SONG ANALYSIS
The music theory and historical context of the Beatles' music
FIXING A HOLE
What's happening in the bass part on the Beatles song "Fixing a Hole?" Why does it sometimes sound like there are two basses? Well....
PAPERBACK WRITER
Find out why John Lennon called Paperback Writer the "Son of 'Day Tripper." Rob compares the two songs, looks at how Indian music was influencing the band, and focuses on Paul's stellar bass line.
WHO PLAYED BASS
ON SHE SAID SHE SAID?
Paul or George?
Take a look at the evidence and decide.
BASS ON RUBBER SOUL
How is Paul McCartney so good?
Learn how he grew as a musician on this album.
MARTHA MY DEAR
Find out why this seemingly quaint song is actually one of the most challenging in the Beatles' catalog.
TAKE A GUESS! (Part 1)
Just for fun – see how many of these 10 songs
you can name just by listening to the bass lines.
TAKE A GUESS! (Part 2)
Just for fun – see how many of these 10 songs
you can name just by listening to the bass lines.
VENUS AND MARS
Explore this Wings album from a musical and lyrical perspective. Find out why it's much deeper than it is often given credit for.