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One of the most iconic alt.rock line-ups of a generation?
In today's video we give Sharon Renold her first taste of the Smashing Pumpkins – and watch her create her own bass line from scratch. Whether you’re a fan of the band and can’t get enough of frontman Billy Corgan, or just love watching Sharon pushed to her limits, this is one you can’t miss!
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - she knew the first song...
00:48 - First Listen: Bullet with Butterfly Wings
01:46 - Take the Challenge yourself!
01:54 - How do you start tackling a challenge like this?
02:46 - Sharon's process
05:06 - Why play in the upper register
05:50 - Process continued
06:37 - Tuning down...
07:01 - First Take
07:40 - Sharon's Take: Bullet with Butterfly Wings
12:00 - Talking through the experience
12:57 - The Big Reveal
14:09 - Listening to the original
16:17 - Final Thoughts
17:02 - Nominate our Next Challenger!
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