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How To Play Bass Knock On Wood

July 29, 2020 by Paul Wolfe

Here’s the main parts of Knock On Wood for you to learn – don’t forget to use your ears! the slowed down sections will help!  The original line was played by Duck Dunn of course!

 

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Comments

  1. neonwasp9@live.com says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for posting, I love Duck Dunn.

    • Paul Wolfe says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      You and me both – and lots of others too. Someone once asked me what I thought Duck’s greatest skill was – my answer was that he had the knack of creating relatively simple lines that functioned perfectly and delivered them with great time. I got to see him play live in the late 80s with Eddie Floyd and the BLues Brothers….as far as live shows go it’s one of my favourite memories (along with the first time I saw Rocco and Tower of Power).

  2. zapdady@pacbell.net says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    Hey Paul,
    I hope this meants that you are about to release your 30 day Duck Dunn challenge. If so I’m in.
    JMc
    PS: Love this tune.

    • Paul Wolfe says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      My lips are sealed John 😉 (wait for Friday!)

  3. budizen@msn.com says

    July 30, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Some self-styled pundit on one of the bass player boards once posted that there was “no money above the fifth fret.” Among others, Duck (coincidentally my nick name too) disproved that theory a LOT.

    Bill Wyman’s minimalist playing was influenced by Duck who always seemed to know which notes to play and, more importantly, when to rest.

    • Paul Wolfe says

      July 30, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      I’ve always liked Duck’s playing!

  4. jaimeper@gmail.com says

    July 30, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Great.
    Thanks

    • Paul Wolfe says

      July 30, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      No worries.

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