Description
“Power Personality” Official Bass Transcription
This is the only authorized bass transcription of Power Personality by Jody Whitesides. It exists to document how the bass actually functions inside the songrhythmically, structurally, and emotionally.
This transcription was created for bassists who want accuracy, not approximation. It reflects the original five-string bass parts as they were written and performed, locking directly with the guitars and drums. Nothing here is inferred from surface listening. Everything is placed with intent.
If you want to understand how the low end holds this song together, this is the correct reference.
What You’re Getting
This digital product is a professionally prepared PDF bass transcription, featuring:
- Bass TAB
- Standard notation
- Song-accurate rhythm and phrasing
- Clean, readable PDF layout
- Designed for both screen and print
- Instant digital delivery after payment
No scans. No approximations. No community edits. Every section is laid out for clarity, allowing you to focus on timing, placement, and feel rather than decoding the page.
Built Around Power Personality Itself
Power Personality relies on weight and control. The bass does not decorate the arrangementit defines its center of gravity. Performed on a five-string bass in standard tuning, the part reinforces the tension established by the guitars while anchoring the drums with consistency and pressure.
The bass lines are deliberate. Notes are chosen for their impact, not their movement. Space is used as actively as sound. When the part locks in, it does so completely, creating a foundation that allows the rest of the song to remain restrained without losing momentum.
This transcription preserves that relationship. You can see exactly where the bass aligns with the riff, where it reinforces the groove, and how it sustains the song’s emotional weight without stepping outside its role.
Built for Serious Players
This transcription is written for bassists who understand that groove is not an accident.
If you care about note length, placement behind or ahead of the beat, and how the bass interacts with the kit, this document gives you the information you need. Nothing is simplified to make it “easier.” The part is presented as it functions within the song.
Players at all levels can learn from this material. Less experienced bassists will gain insight into discipline, restraint, and how to serve a song. More advanced players will recognize how subtle decisions in timing and sustain define authority in the low end.
This is not about speed or flash. It’s about control.
TAB + Standard Notation = Complete Clarity
Both TAB and standard notation are included because each reveals different aspects of the performance.
TAB shows position and string choice, which is especially important on a five-string bass where register directly affects weight and tone. Standard notation communicates rhythmic intent with precision, showing how each note relates to the groove and the drum pattern.
Together, they eliminate guesswork. You’re not left interpreting feel from memoryyou can study it directly.
Why This Matters for Fans
Playing the bass part changes how you hear the song.
When you engage with the low end, you begin to understand where tension comes from and how it’s sustained. The song becomes less abstract and more physical. You feel how structure is maintained over time.
This is permanent access. A DRM-free PDF that belongs to you. You can print it, mark it up, return to it years later, and trust that it hasn’t shifted or disappeared.
Owning official notation also preserves the work accurately, keeping it intact rather than diluted through reinterpretation.
Perfect For
- Bassists learning the song accurately
- Players focused on groove and timing
- Teachers and students working with real material
- Fans who want official, artist-approved notation
Digital Delivery No Waiting
This product is delivered as a downloadable PDF immediately after payment. There is no shipping, no physical storage, and no delay. Once purchased, the transcription is yours to keep and use.
Why You Should Act Now
Official transcriptions exist to preserve musical intent. Owning this bass transcription ensures continued access to the song’s low-end foundation in its correct form, without relying on incomplete or temporary sources.
If understanding the role of the bass matters to you, this is the version worth keeping.
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