Now Play It
Now Play It — Blur
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No. of tutorials: 22
Now Play It — Full
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Song 2
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Alex James
- Difficulty:
- 1/5
Title
Learn the bass part to this classic Blur track from the man who wrote it. As well as giving you everything you could ever need to play the bass part, this lesson provides a unique insight into the mindset of Alex and his approach to playing bass. As entertaining as it is educational, this lesson is a must for any Blur fans and generally great viewing for anyone who's into music and wants to pick up some tips from someone who's played in one of the most successful British bands of the last 15 years.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 9.23 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Tender
- Instrument:
- Bass Guitar
- Tutor:
- Alex James
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
Another great lesson from Alex James. Here the Blur bass player gets his double bass out to take you through the part to this track. All the parts he shows you on double bass can easily be translated onto normal bass (At one point he starts playing the song on acoustic guitar so you also get a quick Guitar tutorial on Tender thrown in.) As entertaining as it is educational, this lesson is a must for any Blur fans and generally great viewing for anyone who's into music and wants to pick up some tips from someone who has played in one of the most successful British bands of the last 15 years.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 12.24 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Coffee And TV
- Instrument:
- Drums
- Tutor:
- Dave Rowntree
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
A fairly basic drum part takes you through the entire song. Great for beginners who want to start out with one of the more simple classic rock drum parts. Includes a slightly more complex drum fill to start the lesson off which you can leave out if you're a beginner.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 15.20 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Parklife
- Instrument:
- Drums
- Tutor:
- Dave Rowntree
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
The drum part to this song uses a fairly simple rock rhythm with a slight swing added to the feel. All the parts are broken down and explained individually before then being put back together. A master class in drumming from someone who's played in one of the most successful British bands of the last 15 years.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 10.46 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Song 2
- Instrument:
- Drums
- Tutor:
- Dave Rowntree
- Difficulty:
- 1/5
Title
As well as taking you through all the parts to this classic song the lesson also contains some great tips on getting new and interesting sounds out of your drum kit. These are ideas you can easily take forward and apply to your own songwriting and creativity.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 10.01 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- There's No Other Way
- Instrument:
- Drums
- Tutor:
- Dave Rowntree
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
Anyone old enough to remember the Manchester Scene of the early 90s will instantly recognize this drum rhythm as the classic Manchester Baggy groove. A master class in drumming from someone who's played in one of the most successful British bands of the last 15 years.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 11.47 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Girls And Boys
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Alex James
- Difficulty:
- 4/5
Title
Learn the bass part of this Blur classic. This song was always driven by Alex's catchy bass line. In this lesson he takes you through the song step by step in his own unique way, taking strong influences from disco and funk. Lots of quick fret work makes this a great lesson for the more intermediate players.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 15.31 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- This Is A Low
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Alex James
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
Despite never being a single, this song became a live favourite and as Alex James points out, was voted one of the best Blur tracks by radio one listeners. A great bassline to learn as it involves lots of different ideas and explores lots of different areas on the neck. Once you've mastered the part there's lots of room to be creative and come up with your own variations. A great lessons delivered in Alex James' unique way.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 11.38 Mins)PREVIEW
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Now Play It — Lite
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Tender
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
This song sounds a lot harder to play than it actually is. Just 6 basic chords make up the whole song. You can play the song using the basic shapes and once you've got used to these there are loads of great variations you can explore by switching between strumming and picked rhythm to bring out certain notes. Perfect for beginners and more intermediate players alike.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 06.32 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Coffee and TV
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
This song works brilliantly played on a single acoustic guitar. Uses some conventional shapes as well as a few that you may not have encountered before.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 06.54 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Parklife
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
This song sounds a lot harder to play than it actually is. Just 6 basic chords make up the whole song. You can play the song using the basic shapes and once you've got used to these there are loads of great variations you can explore by switching between strumming and picked rhythm to bring out certain notes. Perfect for beginners and more intermediate players alike.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 03.53 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Song 2
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
One of their biggest hits, this song is great for beginners as it only uses a couple of simple chord shapes that are then moved around to different positions on the neck. Works especially well on electric guitar with the distortion cranked up.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 02.43 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Beetlebum
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
A Blur classic, Beetlebum features a really effective slide- riff that drives through the song, a perfect example of how to develop a fairly standard chord progression into an original and fresh guitar part. In addition, there is a great atmospheric section near the end of the song, which will satisfy beginners and advanced players alike.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 05.57 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Girls And Boys
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 1/5
Title
Perfect for the beginner. This Blur classic uses just one chord shape which is moved around to five positions on the neck. Perfect if want to get used to using power chords.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 04.45 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- There's No Other Way
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
This classic Britpop track has plenty for intermediate guitarists to sink their teeth into. The song uses a capo on the second fret, and takes you through some great chord variations as well as the occasional lead part. A very enjoyable song to play for intermediate guitarists looking for a bit of variety in what they play. THIS SONG REQUIRES A CAPO
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 04.47 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Song 2
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 1/5
Title
A perfect song for beginners to learn, played through a distortion pedal for added power. Excellent for the beginner bassist to rock out with a simple yet effective bass part.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 02.07 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- This Is A Low
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
A fun song to play, and a prominent bass part with plenty of different parts to get stuck into. Intermediate level bassists will find a good challenge in this song, especially those making their first steps into more complex techniques.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 05.14 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Girls and Boys
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 4/5
Title
The bass part is the main focal point of this disco-inspired Britpop song. This bassline is not for the faint of heart - even somewhat seasoned bassists will have a hard time keeping up, but if you're up for a challenge then this is a great song if you're looking for a song with a prominent bassline and a good thumping rhythm.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 04.20 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Tender
- Instrument:
- Bass
- Tutor:
- Lite Tutorial
- Difficulty:
- 1/5
Title
A slow, simple song in which the bass part simply provides some extra texture for the song. It is traditionally (as in the video and in Blur's live performances) played on a double bass, but it would work fine on a standard electric bass. Great for beginners to learn the fundamentals of playing the bass, and a fun song to play along to.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 06.04 Mins)PREVIEW
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Now Play It — In House
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Coffee & TV
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- House Tutor
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
This song works brilliantly when played on a single acoustic guitar. In House tutor Adam, takes you through the clever variety of conventional and more advanced chord shapes and breaks all the sections and techniques down in great detail. As most of the shapes are based around barre chords, the chord sequences provide the perfect exercises to build strength in your fret hand and fingers. There’s also a classic off-beat rhythm to the guitar part which once mastered is great fun to strum out. As Adam demonstrates, this rhythm is emphasized by the use of percussive guitar muting with the pick hand. Overall, this tutorial is best suited for someone who has got to grips with basic open chord shapes and wants a helpful and fun introduction to the world of barre chords!
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 19.33 MINS)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Song 2
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- House Tutor
- Difficulty:
- 2/5
Title
One of their biggest hits, this song is great for beginners as it only uses a couple of simple chord shapes that are then moved around to different positions on the neck. Works especially well on electric guitar with the distortion cranked up.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 17.39 Mins)PREVIEW
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- Artist:
- Blur
- Title:
- Beetlebum
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Tutor:
- House Tutor
- Difficulty:
- 3/5
Title
A Blur classic, Beetlebum features a really effective slide- riff that drives through the song, a perfect example of how to develop a fairly standard chord progression into an original and fresh guitar part. In addition, there is a great atmospheric section near the end of the song, which will satisfy beginners and advanced players alike.
(TUTORIAL DURATION: 27.37 Mins)PREVIEW
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