The Air Up Here – by Origami Angel – Bass Breakdown

Dec 8, 2023 | Bass Guitar

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) The Air Up Here – by Origami Angel – Bass Breakdown A nice driving bass part most likely played (aggressively) with the fingers. I based the section labels on Jake Checkoway’s Pro Tools session of this...

This is Why – Paramore – Song Breakdown

Nov 26, 2023 | Song Breakdowns

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) This is Why – Paramore – Song Breakdown Melody At first I thought this song was about simple agoraphobia, but with a little research I found it’s about the dark side of the pandemic, and the words gave...

Gym 1: Find the Buzz

Nov 22, 2023 | General, Guitar

Gym 1: Find the Buzz! What’s the point? This week we’re talking about a technical guitar exercise to help you get control over your fingers. Gym 1 will help you find the buzz, which sets your finger pressure properly, and keep those fingertips closer to...

Guitar Stocking Stuffers – 2023

Nov 12, 2023 | Drums

Stocking Stuffers – 2023 Seeking assistance in selecting the ideal gift for the musician on your list? Look no further. We present our collection of top-tier gear, including guitars, picks, sticks, accessories, books, and more. Streamline your shopping...

Now And Then – The Beatles – Drum Breakdown

Nov 3, 2023 | Drums

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Now And Then – The Beatles – Drum Breakdown Being a very dense and compressed production, it’s sometime hard to make out exactly what the drums are doing, but this should be close.   To make sure we...

Dance With Me – Blink-182 – Song Breakdown

Oct 24, 2023 | Song Breakdowns

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Dance With Me – Blink-182 – Song Breakdown Lead Guitar This is the main electric guitar part, which does more of the lead lines, but also doubles the rhythm part when it’s not off on its own journey....

Lips Are Movin – Meghan Trainor – Song Breakdown

Oct 19, 2023 | Song Breakdowns

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Last Night – Morgan Wallen – Song Breakdown Melody A song inspired by Meghan Trainor’s conflicts with her record label. The vocal range is F3-D5. Download the Melody Music Here   Keyboard I have the...

Last Night – Morgan Wallen – Song Breakdown

Oct 8, 2023 | Song Breakdowns

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Last Night – Morgan Wallen – Song Breakdown Melody A nice country pop song with elements of R&B thrown in. The melody and progression move like an endless circle, sort of how the subject matter is...

Atomic City – U2 – Song Breakdown

Oct 4, 2023 | Song Breakdowns

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Atomic City – U2 – Song Breakdown Bass Guitar Some good driving bass with some elements of walking lines and lots of slides. It appears to be played with a pick. Download the Bass Sheet Music Here Lead...