Important Punk Bass Techniques Explained

[@SugarpillProd]

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[@quietri0t]

That's a great source to explain guitarists why basslines aren't reduced on playing the keynote. I'm so tired of being criticised for playing melodic lines which enhance the song - even more when the critics lack creativity and variations 🫠.

[@SugarpillProd]

You can definitely do a bit of both, so if anyone tells you to never play melodies, you should ignore them, haha. Sometimes, you might want the bass to take on more of a lead role; other times, it might just be holding down the low end. It really depends on the part at hand.

[@quietri0t]

@SugarpillProd true. Growing up as a Crossover bassist with a faible for NOFX and Green Day in the 90s I like the presence as well as the support for riffs by the lower tones 😊.

[@lospastoreslospastores]

hearing Oh Messy Life on the background brought a smile to my face

[@SuicidalSheep]

Streetlight Manifesto is so awesome with walking bass lines 👌🏻

[@SugarpillProd]

One of the best, without a doubt!

[@SuicidalSheep]

@@SugarpillProd like your vids, informative and entertaining 🙏

[@SugarpillProd]

@@SuicidalSheep Thank you! You're too kind 😅

[@martingarricks6209]

their bassist is so good honestly so underrated

[@martingarricks6209]

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[@cube_cup]

The main take-away I get from this video is 'throw some Jazz at it' And I love how several topics later, all of it still applied to the start of Holiday in Cambodia. It's a chord with a chromatic counter melody on one string and a drone on the other. That song is the definition of punk for all I care. The lyrics (minus the slur, but I know it's sung 'in character') too. Angry, sarcastic, witty and they absolutely knew what they were talking about. This goes for the guitar too, but the bass is the star here.

[@SugarpillProd]

100%. It's a great case study for almost all things that can go into making a great punk song, from the bass line to the lyrics.

[@astronomicalrat7616]

Did I hear Woolworm by Indian Summer and Oh Messy Life by Cap'n Jazz playing in the background?? awesome! great video

[@SugarpillProd]

Thank you! It was Angry Son, but you got the Cap'n Jazz one spot on 🙌

[@jeraldjoyce2995]

didnt think id be seeing motfd here, but im not going to argue with it. natsuko's bass playing is something that inspired me to pick up the bass again & rethink how i play it. with the guitarist frequently sitting in the mids to highs, its up to her & her fuzzy picked bass to hold down the low end & remaining mids.

[@SuspiscouslyDogLikeNapling]

i didn't know sugarpillproductions was chill like that MASS OF FERMENTING DREGS MENTION !!! 😼😼😼

[@erichobbs4042]

I love the length of these lessons. So much good information packaged into a nice digestible serving. I don't even play punk but I've yet to watch one of these videos and not found some nice information that I have applied to my own playing.

[@SugarpillProd]

That's really nice to hear! Especially that they help even if you're not playing the particular genre I'm discussing. Thanks for watching!

[@freddymaierx2363]

Sich Videos are great I dont know music theory But got in a Puni Band and want to make my Basslines more interesting Thanks man Keep going

[@SugarpillProd]

Thanks man! I also don't know much in the way of theory, so you're not alone there, haha. Good luck with the band, I'm sure you'll write some great stuff!

[@freddymaierx2363]

​@@SugarpillProd yeah we will Your Video about J Punk was also a really big eye opener for us Hope you make more about J Punk in the future I think there could still be a lot to talk about

[@SugarpillProd]

@@freddymaierx2363 I'm planning to make one on J-Punk bass next, so shouldn't hopefully be too long until that's out!

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

yes! thank you this is very helpful

[@SugarpillProd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@d08s]

Fat Mike's the man

[@kyloren8236]

Yup

[@roeescharf104]

You should release some punk technique book, you're very pedagogic and coherent.

[@SugarpillProd]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I might look into doing something like that in the future 👍

[@aidanklobuchar1798]

Psychiatrist: Walking bass and finger picked Blitzkrieg Bop aren't real. They cannot hurt you. SugerpillProductions: 0:59 and 4:17

[@dom_40]

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[@corygoodman8873]

What’s the song you play at 3:08, if it’s even a song lol, it sounds awesome

[@SugarpillProd]

Thanks! It's part of something I wrote when I used to make '...in the style of' videos years ago. I think it was my pop punk version of The Adventure, but can't remember for sure. It should still be up on the channel though.

[@youngpeace_]

MTFD MENTIONED OMG

[@rescuetoaster76]

Great Simpsons shirt!

[@SugarpillProd]

Thanks!

[@biggestalienhominidfan2787]

Bass rep it's always good in your videos. I don't have a bass yet but I think I'll like it when i have it Btw, have you ever (no pun intended)/will you ever mention Zebrahead in your videos?

[@SugarpillProd]

Thanks, it's probably the instrument I like playing the most. With regards to Zebrahead, I've never listened to them properly, outside of hearing a few songs in passing. So I guess it's unlikely, unless I happen to become a big fan in the near-future, haha.

[@tdchopping8666]

I find that my whole attitude changes depending on if I'm using a pick or my fingers

[@blazepond5518]

love your videos yo

[@SugarpillProd]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@baconfirre]

Another little gold nugget is wisdom! Thanks

[@SugarpillProd]

You bet!

[@jeydragon-koi]

Чувак, 🤟🎸

[@switch1e]

Did I hear capn jazz in the background 😂

[@BassicallyKiyash]

you are cool

[@SugarpillProd]

Haha thank you 😅

[@johnnydepp4866]

Karl Alvarez was in no use for a name ?! I thought it was Matt Riddle!

[@SugarpillProd]

What, no? I said Karl Alvarez-era Descendents 🤣

[@johnnydepp4866]

@ oh shit I misheard😂

[@alioth2021]

I've watched that Loudwire video of Fat Mike many times and I still can't get that picking pattern right.

[@SugarpillProd]

Haha yeah it's quite weird honestly. That's part of the problem when you try to learn things that clearly come more naturally to others. I can do a 'version' of it, but I still don't think it's super accurate to whatever Fat Mike is doing.

[@peterjanjanin9883]

Play with a plectrum with your bass around your knees.... What else is there?

[@SugarpillProd]

Probably the things I mentioned in the video...

[@nncntblzzrd2427]

Sorry guys, but there is no "Punkrock Bass techniques. Its individualls using what they want to and can do, thats the whole point on Punkrock 😂

[@SugarpillProd]

That applies to basically every genre, though. There’s no "big book of country guitar" that every single player must follow for fear of not being a "real" country guitarist. Some people genuinely enjoy learning about the genres they listen to, and there are obviously shared ideas among musicians who play punk and punk-adjacent music. So, simply saying "PlAy aNyThInG ItS PuNk" doesn’t help anyone who actually wants to learn.

[@nncntblzzrd2427]

@SugarpillProd you got me wrong. Punkrock has no specific Sound, so there are no Punkrock techniques. What you mean are signature styles of playing by popular Bands, same with the Look and stuff. People like to forget this, but punk is some Kind of culture, Punkrock is everytime when Punks play Rock music. These are called punkrockers 😅 me as a punkrocker doesnt really care btw, but in terms of a musician and an artist i do, kinda

[@nncntblzzrd2427]

@SugarpillProd i forgot on point, sorry, when you wanna learn to Play Punkrock Songs, okay fine, but its Not Punkrock when you Play it, witch is no problem, but the terms.. why dont say "iconic Bass styles from my Favorite Punkrock bands" or greates Punkrock Bands of All Time if you want more clicks.. doesnt matter for learning process

[@SugarpillProd]

@@nncntblzzrd2427 While I agree with you that there is no single punk sound, there are specific sounds within its many subgenres, each of which has its own individual techniques, clichés, tricks, and so on that make that particular subgenre recognisable. This is a production channel, so I'm obviously not interested in talking about punk rock as a culture or ethos. If that's what you were expecting out of a bass video, then I'm sorry, but I don't know what to tell you. I'm just focusing on the songwriting, production, and recording elements that go into the various subgenres that comprise it - all of which can be learnt.

[@nncntblzzrd2427]

@@SugarpillProd it is still Not Punkrock technique, its technique Popular in Punkrock 😂 i did a funny comment and you started the discussion That you dont care about the culture is obvious and no problem for me at all. What i think is funny is, the only thing Punkrock Sound is really about is the attitude to play music nobody wants to hear but its still beautiful because it has so much Meaning for you witch give it the Power an creativity. I know, every kif out there is talking about individuallity, thsts not what i mean. I mean, when you have nothing but heart and nothing to lose but teeth and still doin it cause it feels like you. You dont care about that but talk about the music? Im honestly sorry for you.. maybe you get it some Day, i wish best for you 👏 Btw ad a Producer, punkrock today is all produced the same way. Producing Punkrock is like playing it, better to know less