How to write a good rock bass line - 8 tips in 8 minutes

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[@60degreelobwedge82]

One of the last times I played music with real people, I intentionally played an F under the guitar player's Aminor chord (changing the chord to an Fmaj7) on an original song the guitar player had written. He hated it and I played an A the rest of the jam. Next time out we play that song again and this time I'm playing an A and he is playing an Fmajor. He said he listened back to the recording and liked it better that way so he changed the song.

[@justinthyme3147]

You’re the man Paul!

[@thomasfioriglio]

Excellent advice. I love the idea of using rests as notes. Nothing wrong with playing less and letting the other instruments and vocals shine. And some great examples of bass lines with 4 notes or less. For me, I have no problem with driving 8th notes if that is what the song requires. No need to be flashy just for the sake of being flashy.

[@johnrolling6569]

Man you're the best guy out there for being the most informative in the least amount of time! This channel is crushing it in my opinion

[@geburu]

I’ve learned so much for your channel Paul! Really appreciate all that you do for the base community 🎉

[@jensvide777]

The piano roll tip is something I can relate to. Composing by using the piano roll expanded my note choices beyond what is normally comfortable for me on a real instrument.

[@quincylarsonmusic]

I have rewatched this video several times over the past year as I learn more music theory, and each time I get a little more insight out of it. For example, I have taken your advice and started writing all my bass lines using MIDI at the same time as I write the chord progression. I primarily used 7th chords before, but now I use triads where the bass makes the chord into a 7th chord, and it sounds way better than just doubling an already-existing root note. Also, writing bass lines with MIDI helps me coordinate the bass with the drums, and know when to open up space for the snare.

[@sterlingc9846]

I don't even have a bass,why am I here

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

Because you want to be a bassist.

[@bassistananta5333]

Excellent video ❤

[@michaelanthony9068]

Great tips. Thnx !

[@jarrodf_]

Great video.

[@danscalone8110]

Great advice. I'm going to remember this.

[@geraldfouts2994]

Really liking these tips videos. Thank you!

[@anbyeastbank319]

Awesome tips!

[@travisstafford397]

Such great advice as always

[@tim-9071]

Thanks this helps a lot.

[@Tonceitoys]

To add to point number 7, what I tend to do is to write basslines in my mind after listening to a song many times without my bass at hand. If the bassline is good I should be able to remember it later and play it as it is by ear.

[@robsonbala4546]

Thanks, man! Great explanation.

[@johnl.6930]

This is great and succinct advise! Each of your points can be practiced so you’ll begin to automatically absorb them. For me top 3 you mentioned, keep it simple, don’t get in the way of singers and guitars and listen to other genres of music. Your channel has opened up heavy metal by focusing on the bassist and has given me an appreciation for the musicianship and creativity of a genre I wasn’t particularly interested in. Very valuable service provided, Paul! Thank you✌️❤️

[@kamilek3969]

now that's helpful!

[@taranazare2633]

Thank you

[@alainbrasseur7083]

this has to be seen and heard by all the players in a band who don't play bass too! 😊

[@devinwatson4594]

Can you do more vids on metallica? Thanks buddy!

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

John Deacon was a genius just like Freddie Mercury. He once stated: it's not about how many notes you play in one bar. It's about how many you don't play. Breaks are music too!

[@Tony-pf8rw]

Any chance of a tutorial on Bernard Edwards?!

[@Acujeremy]

Is "Slash chord" another term for "inversion"?

[@happytomato1135]

It's kinda astonishing how these are all really great tips, but if you look around, the "big ones" break these guidelines all the time. 🤷‍♂️

[@tormentor502]

Make a video speaking Italian

[@ricardodiaz6669]

Is it okay to use 5 notes max???

[@genri.a9128]

I kinda liked the version of another one bites the dust without rest.

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

Jeez... what a boring friggin way to play bass. Hard pass

[@johnterpack3940]

I was thinking the same thing. Four notes? Nope. This is why bass is treated like an afterthought.