Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen “Water Song“ performance

In this performance from The Bass Guitar of Jack Casady, he accompanies his Hot Tuna partner Jorma Kaukonen in their iconic “Water Song.“ In his lesson Jack Casady shares ideas and techniques with learning bassists. In an informal and delightful session (Jorma Kaukonen provides vocals and guitar along with companionable commentary), Jack analyzes his bass parts for classic tunes from the Hot Tuna repertoire, and discusses the musical concepts that make up his unique style -- melodic lines, tonal variety, chordal work and improvisational solos. You’ll see all of Jack’s tricks: the use of partial chords, sustained notes, tremolos, trilling, tonal variety and many other fascinating devices. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Beginning of tune 02:44 End