Lie: Bass TAB Digital Sheet Music

Lie: Bass TAB Digital Sheet Music

John Petrucci, Dream Theater, John Myung, Michael Portnoy, James Labrie, Kevin Moore

Item: 00-PS-0006040

Digital Download
$2.99
Description

Lie: Bass TAB Digital Sheet Music isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.

Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
Additional Details
SKU: 00-PS-0006040

More about this title

About the Artist: Dream Theater

Dream Theater emerged from the progressive metal scene in the late 1980s and built a devoted following through virtuosic musicianship and boundary-pushing compositional ambition. The band's bass lines stand out for their melodic independence and technical complexity, offering bassists a masterclass in how the low end can drive and shape progressive arrangements. Over three decades of recording and touring, Dream Theater has influenced generations of musicians who study their work as both artistic inspiration and pedagogical resource.

Why we love this

This TAB gives bassists access to a piece where the bass line carries genuine melodic weight and rhythmic sophistication. Rather than serving as harmonic filler, the bass work here rewards close study and offers tangible technical challenges that stretch right-hand coordination and fingerboard knowledge.

What to expect

The bass line sits somewhere between groove and narrative; it locks into the song's pocket while carving out its own melodic journey. Expect moments of driving rhythmic precision balanced against passages where the bass breathes and explores the fretboard, all woven into a song structure that rewards careful listening.

Who it's for

This TAB serves intermediate to advanced bass players who want to tackle material from a recognized influence in progressive rock. Players comfortable with reading TAB and handling rhythmic variety in pop-rock contexts will find genuine musical substance here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Isolate the kick drum pattern first; lock your rhythmic foundation before worrying about the melodic content of the line.
  • Mark fingerboard positions in your TAB to establish consistent hand placement across position shifts; this song demands accuracy in quick transitions.
  • Record yourself playing the bass line alone, then layer in a backing track to verify your pocket stays solid under tempo pressure.
  • Study the dynamic arc of the original recording; bass dynamics shape the song's energy just as much as the drums and guitar do.

How to use it

Feature this in a recital or ensemble showcase where you want to highlight the bass as a lead voice in contemporary rock contexts. It works especially well alongside other progressive or technically ambitious pieces that demonstrate how bass playing has evolved beyond traditional accompanimental roles.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing bass TAB with confidence
  • Maintaining rhythmic precision across shifting dynamic levels
  • Coordinating syncopated melodic lines with steady harmonic support
  • Navigating the fingerboard with efficiency across multiple positions

You May Also Like