Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magic for Bass Guitar
Blood Sugar Sex Magic is widely regarded as one of the defining rock albums of the 1990s and a landmark release in the history of alternative rock. This official bass transcription book allows players to study and perform every bass part from the album exactly as recorded by Flea, whose innovative playing style has influenced countless bassists around the world.
Complete note-for-note bass transcriptions
The book features authentic bass transcriptions for every song on the album, presented in both standard notation and tablature. Players can explore Flea’s distinctive grooves, slap techniques, rhythmic ideas, melodic phrasing and dynamic approach in remarkable detail, making this an invaluable study resource for serious bassists.
A masterclass in musical diversity
The album covers an impressive range of styles and emotions. From the bass-driven funk of Funky Monks to the melodic beauty of Under the Bridge, from the hip-hop influences of Give It Away to the heavier rock and metal-inspired energy of Blood Sugar Sex Magic, the collection showcases Flea's versatility as both a groove player and a musical storyteller.
Ideal for study and performance
In addition to the bass transcriptions, the book includes vocal lines and complete lyrics, helping players understand how the bass interacts with the songs as a whole. Whether used for practice, lessons, band rehearsals or performance preparation, this edition is an essential addition to any bassist's library.
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1. Apache Rose Peacock
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2. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
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3. Breaking the Girl
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4. Funky Monks
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5. Give It Away
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6. I Could Have Lied
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7. If You Have to Ask
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8. Mellowship Slinky in B Major
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9. My Lovely Man
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10. Naked in the Rain
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11. Sir Psycho Sexy
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12. Suck My Kiss
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13. The Greeting Song
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14. The Power of Equality
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15. The Righteous And The Wicked
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16. They'Re Red Hot
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17. Under the Bridge
| Arrangement | Bass Guitar |
| Genres | Funk |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 64 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Series | Bass Recorded Versions |
| Contributors | Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780793559763 |
| UPC | 073999403329 |