LESSON

Description
Join Scott Devine as he breaks
down the three times Sharay Reed went
beast mode in his viral 2009 YouTube video
from the Chicago Gospel Music Jam.
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Sharay Reed:
• In perhaps the first viral cellphone video of a bass player, Sharay Reed took the bass world
by storm while playing “Joy to the World” at the Chicago Gospel Musician Jam in 2009.
» The video has garnered an astonishing 5+ million views ... and counting!
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• Since then, Sharay has gone to play with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Cory Henry,
Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, and many, many more.

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The Opening Few Bars (1:55)
• Focus on:
» Nailing the placement of the notes—get the rhythm correct!
» Articulations and dynamics.
» Note length—leave room to “breathe” !

BEAST MODE LICK #I:

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*Times noted in the notation are

from the original YouTube video.
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“One of the Most Famous Bass Licks of All Time on YouTube” (5:06)
• When someone asks about that kind of “Gospel-bass-lick-type-thing” that goes over the
bar line,this is likely exactly what they’re talking about.
» Check out the audience reaction!

• Lick is built around the B Minor Pentatonic Scale, with the addition of a 9th.

BEAST MODE LICK #2:

(2:03)
The 9th

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The Outro Licks (8:41)
• No commentary needed. Just listen to Sharay play!

BEAST MODE LICK #3:

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