PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
GRADE: 2
ARTIST: Alabama Shakes
SONG: 'Don't Wanna Fight'

ROCK & POP BASS SESSIONS: 'DON'T WANNA FIGHT', ALABAMA SHAKES - WITH DAVID KYLE PAYNE

Watch session bassist David Kyle Payne put his spin on 'Don't Wanna Fight' by Alabama Shakes. Despite having only recently been introduced to them, David’s a huge fan of Alabama Shakes, and likes that ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’ features a range of really interesting techniques and basslines. In particular, he recommends looking at the pedal bassline in this track.

David Kyle Payne is a session bass player based in London and is currently on tour with Joe McElderry. He’s worked with artists including Craig David, Sigala, Nina Nesbitt and Lucy Spraggan, and has played venues such as the O2 Arena, Camden Roundhouse and festivals including Reading, V Festival, and Glastonbury. Read our interview with David to hear more about his career as a bassist.





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