Write More Creative, Interesting Bass Lines With These 2 Methods
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Let’s talk about how to make more creative bass lines!
Most beginning bass players are happy just to get through a song using roots and 5ths. They work well and they sound OK.
But after a while, a lot of bass players at this level get bored and start to feel like everything they play just sounds the same.
The problem is that most bass players at this level aren’t ready for crazy fills or complex improvisation. Thankfully there’s a massive middle ground between the ultra-simple and the super complex.
Exploring that middle ground is exactly what I want to do with you today. So if you can’t seem to get past roots and 5ths in your bass lines, or simply want to inject some of your own personality and flavor to your bass lines, then this is the perfect lesson for you.
The things I talk about in this video are just two methods of injecting your own creativity and making more creative bass lines. There are certainly other ways to do it too, but these will definitely be a good start for you though.
Once you’ve made a bass line of your own though, how do you know if it’s any good? You can be as creative as you want when you make your own lines, but if they don’t function well in the song you’re playing, none of that creativity matters.
That’s why I created the Bass Lines From Scratch Checklist. It’s a totally free resource you can use to make sure that the bass lines you create are actually good! Just go through the checklist process and see how your line stacks up.
To get the checklist, just go to this page:
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Fill out the form, and I’ll send it straight to your email address, along with all the tabs, notation and practice tracks from all the Basslines From Scratch lessons.
As always, if you have questions about anything you see in the lesson, just let me know in the comments. I’m always happy to help out!
Good luck with the lesson and happy bass line creating!
Cheers,
Luke
P.S. Here’s the direct link to get the Basslines From Scratch Checklist that will take your basslines to new heights:
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This whole series has been excellent.
Thanks so much Frank. Glad you’re enjoying it!
I am currently learning bass privately up here in Kenya. I found this very useful.
1. Diatonically Walking up or down roots.
2. Chromatically walking up or down the roots
3. Root inversions.
Thank you.
I’m a guitarist and am learning the bass and how to approach it. Your lessons are phenomenal. Thank you!
Excellent, clear presentation of how to approach the construction of solid and creative bass lines!
Hey simple at it is, this has been puzzling me how bass players play any song out of the root notes. Im just amazed how they create simple basslines that is pleasing to my ears.
Demystifying all the little nuances we’ve been hearing for years! Thanks Luke!
Love your vids...
I cant find a bass player to save my life..
So I decided to learn bass...
But not like a guitar player playing bass but a bass player laying down a real bass groove..
Your lessons are my favorites...
Awesome! Welcome to the world of bass and great to hear that you became the change you wanted to see!
I’m spent so much money just to learn what you’re teaching right now. Man, you’re great 👍🏾.
ANOTHER EPIC 5 STAR LESSON, MAKES THE NOVICE SOUND AS IF HE KNOWS WHAT HE DOING. THANK YOU🎉
Wow. What an incredibly clear and useful lesson! Thank you for all your teaching.
The most helpful video I've found so far.
HA ! I just stumbled across this series, it's 'zactly what I've been asking for ! I didn't realize it was here all along !
Awesome Mark! I hope it helps!
This is an excellent Johny cash idea nicely presented
I've never understood any lesson so fast. I've been able to learn and aply practically on the fly. Accurate theory taught in a simple way. Thanks Luke.
Finally, a man after my own heart ! Aside from repetitive drumming, the lack-luster bass-lines since the 1960s have left me disappointed. Looking forward to your other videos and thanks.
For anyone theory inclined, the reason walking down chromatically to the root note sounds decent and "familiar" is because of the flat 2nd, the characteristic note of the phrygian mode which is used very often in modern music to create a sense of speed and tension.
This is exactly where I am developmentally! Super useful...it explains walking up and down so well!! Thank you!
Newbie here, just found you, great lessons. Now I just have to go and work out some bass lines.
One of the best clip for beginners, Hands down
Luke, thank you so much. This was a very helpful lesson, and your checklist is on point! Very appreciated!
That moment you realise chords on bass sound better than chords on acoustic 6 string...
Complete sentences please. Enough of this “that moment/when…” YT comment. You sound like a clone or social media zombie.
Really Luke. All the tryhard "big" Bass player on youtube annoying me. But follow your videos feels like having really a good teacher on your side. You are very likable. If I had the money to pay for a lesson with you (damn pandemic destroyed me) I would instantly book you haha. Thank you Luke. Thank you very much
On Blue on Black, the guitars were going to the G but my ear found that going to the B worked better. I justified it because it was part of th G cord. Now I know why I was correct. Awesome lesson Luke. Thank you.
Good instincts with that B in the G chord @Peter Mandic! And glad you liked the lesson.
Thank you
Nice nice nice. Thanks. Your lessons are so clear
Hey from Dublin, Ireland the capital of Rock N Roll. Great Lesson. Very helpful as always. Cheers. Niall
Glad to hear it Niall.
Very good presentation on how to make a bass line. Thanks.
This makes me want to go home to practice
Haha! Awesome!
it’s been 2 years, have you practiced??
@@citrus4419 oh yeah
Very informative. Now to practice.
Great video Luke. This covers a lot of technique and theory all in one.
Wow thank you for a great video it a great exercises!!! Congratulations
Excellent presentation, clear, concise and to the point.
Great video, Luke. You gave some great information with just the right energy and enthusiasm. Well done, sir!
You are just a perfect teacher, congrats and thanks!
thanks; this was helpful for writing bass lines.
I love this. Thank you.
Nice lesson Luke 🎼. Cool bass too ! 🎸
Such a very beautiful bass
Nice video, mate. I'm learning a lot from your videos, and I am signed up on your mailing list. Much appreciated, cheers!
very good!
This is just simply fantastic! Thank you for this lesson and all the others in this course.
You're welcome friend! I'm glad you're finding them helpful.
Thank you, Luke.
Good video again, Luke. Thank so much!
Hello Luke. Thank you for your tutorials.
Exactly what I need right now. Cheers Luke!!!
Always happy to hear that Rex!
Thank you, great lesson!
Thanks Luke!!!
I love the effect when the fill includes an octave jump. I haven't seen the whole series. Is there an content how to do this efficiently?
Do +12 frets and play around in that same shape
gracias desde barcelona , eres magnifico .
Hey man you are my favourite bass teacher on TH-cam and im not even english😅 i have one question: i write rock songs and I mostly use power Chords, for example i know the song is in E Minor because the second chord of the progression is a C5 and E Major has an C# in it so how does chord inversion work on power chords. is there a video about it and if not can you tell me some rules or Tipps to crrate creative bass lines over Power chords. Thx for the answer in advance 🤘🤘🤘
Thank you
great lesson
Thanks
Great lesson Luke!
Hello can we be friends if yes just drop your email I will text you there🙏❤️
Thanks! I like this lesson! You are a Greatest teacher!
No worries. I'm happy you like this one!
Brilliant! Good work Luke!
Cheers Vic! Glad you like it!
Dumb question. Do you use the chord notes from the chord you are leaving or the chord you are going to
Brilliant question. 2 notes before the next chord you are going to
the great lesson !
Luke Fantabulous Mate Thank You. Lovely and Clear Teaching!
Glad you think so Keith - that's always good to hear.
Great lesson, very helpful. Thanks.
Great to hear Hugo. You're very welcome.
Thanks for sharing✌
Great lesson. I really appreciate it.
Cheers Paul. I appreciate you checking it out!
So playing a chord tone that isn't the root is what is meant by "inversion"? At least I finally understand what is meant when someone says "it's a X/Y chord"... Nice lesson!
Yup! For example, a C chord has the notes C, E, and G. If the lowest note is an E, we call that first inversions. G as the lowest is second inversion.
What kind of bass is this? I love it
This one's a Spector Euro - great instrument!
Banana peel
I have a question regarding the recording of your voice. Is there a lavalier hidden below your shirt, or is there any other tactic you are using? Sounds superb, so I would like to know the secret :) great lesson by the way
Not a bass player but I've been experimenting with putting the bass on 9ths 7ths and 11ths when the other instruments are playing like a cmaj.
03:43 My main instrument when I'm jamming is a 5-string fretless bass tuned B-E-A-D-G. Of course, with that tuning, I'm occasionally wanting to play a low A which isn't there. In short, it's my first principle of tuning instruments: No matter how you tune your instrument, there will be a note you want to play but can't.
13:14 An idea to combine with the previous video (building a bassline from tab or a chord chart). Example: "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" by Pink Floyd.
You could always drop the B to an A or get a 6 string for the low f#
@@NerttheNert Yes, but then I'll want to play an F.
My rule of instrument tuning is: There's always a note you want to play, but your instrument won't let you.
@@christopherheckman7957 I don’t think you’ll ever need that F, isn’t it lower than a piano at that point? Would be barely audible
@@NerttheNert I heard that Phil Lesh (or another bass player for the Grateful Dead) would tune his instrument below audible hearing and play it at concerts. It had the unusual effect of being *felt* without any apparent sound.
@@christopherheckman7957 I guess that is true, strings would get a bit floppy though
Great lessons. Thanks
No worries friend. Thanks for watching.
.....annnd, You had Me at,
“...ahhhhh, I can’t talk...”
approx 6:38
Adorable.
[I may or may not be projecting.
*Cheshire grin]
Hello can we be friends if yes just drop your email I will text you there🙏❤️
Perfect lesson Luke! Your piece of theory, instant examples, music practicing and tabs are getting under my skin. Staying in touch...
this seems to be driven from an understanding
that bass is intended to support vice instigate
Ive seen a lot of chord inversions mostly on worship songs.
Super 🤩
Luke what gauge strings do you have on that bass? They look like Heavy?
Hey Tony - if I'm remembering right, this set was a medium set. I think 45-100, but I can't be 100% sure.
What is this color called on your bass, and model of that bass please
Hello : First time I've seen you. Wanted to ask you something. Years ago I played a Fretted Bass with several groups and now I'm thinking of buying a Fret-less Bass but do see a lot a negative comments on TH-cam about how their hard to play in tune etc.. I consider myself a pretty good bass player and feel that wouldn't be much of a problem for me but wanted to see what you think about the Fretted Bass. Their quiet expensive and don't want to waste money. Thanks in Advance and Subscribed & Liked and will be watching. Thanks :)
Hey Terry. It can be a bit of a learning curve to try and play a fretless bass, but it's not like it's impossible. I'd recommend you try to play as many fretless basses as you can before you buy one. I wouldn't recommend buying one without playing it at all. If your technique is already strong on fretted basses, then you'll have a much easier time getting around a fretless.
I actually have a bunch of exercises for upright bass for helping people play in tune, but you could use the exact same kind of exercises to improve your ability to play in tune on fretless bass too. upright.becomeabassist.com/get-effortless-intonation/
If you're near a place that does instrument rental, that could be a good option for you too. It'd let you put some real time into an instrument to gauge whether or not it's worth pursuing for you. If so, awesome! And if not, you haven't put a ton of money into an instrument that you don't like/won't use.
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What are "root", "fifth" and "one"? What are these?
They're referring to notes within the chords that we're playing over. They're based on the scales that go with each chord. For example, if you're playing over a C major chord, it's often associated with the C major scale. If you number the notes of the C major scale, you get this:
C - 1 (also called the 'root')
D - 2
E - 3
F - 4
G - 5
A - 6
B - 7
So the 'root' of the C major is the C, and the 5th is the G. I do have some other lessons that go a bit more in-depth. One good one to check out would be this one: th-cam.com/video/FHBpSe-i5gQ/w-d-xo.html
Hello. Excellent video.
I have a question that, can we use different approaches as you taught in a single song?like in different bars can we use different approaches?or we have need to stick with one approach throughout the song? Will be glad if you reply. thaks sir
Great question @sushobhan de! What do *you* think the answer is? Do you know any bass lines that use multiple approaches in the same song? Or do all the bass lines you know just use a single approach for the whole thing?
@@BecomeABassist basically as i am an indian mostly listen to bollywood..and bollywood music kind of subdues the impact of bass lines, i think multiple approches sounds great but i just want you to reassure me that i can use different approches in different bars. kind of confused. please suggest some songs if you can. Thanks a ton in advance sir.
Where do I find the rest of the series?
Right here: th-cam.com/play/PLng38Iik54jg9PJx2q-7rmwz6z8ZZUXkc.html
Thanks Luke! I really love your lessons!
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brand new bassist making stupid songs with my friends, helpful for me
proof that multitasking is a myth. " i can't talk" - luke 2019
Just study James Jamerson 😝
Absolutely! Jamerson uses all the devices I talk about in this video and he makes amazing bass lines.
Whadayamean no root and fifth? 😂
Who is here in 2024 🎉
This bass sounds awful. Serioulsy, terrible tone, especially on 2nd frets.
ok
dude. get to the point faster.
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Dorkiest music ever.
Makes sense. I am King Dork!
Just...
Davie504
Thanks a lot for this lesson. It was really eye opening. 😊
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