Mastering Neo Soul Grooves: Playing Behind the Beat

[@ManCaveStudio]

Great video. I remember when the D'Angelo album came out and playing behind the beat really came into the forefront. I agree, once you get it its hard to turn it off. I usually don't take it the extreme since I am not playing Neo Soul but it works in moderation in many other styles.

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Great insight and great reference to D'Angelo!

[@keenanjacobs9949]

One bass player/teacher that doesn't get the recognition he deserves...Loving your content Mr Santiago blessings to you

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

I truly appreciate that. Thanks and blessings to you as well! 🙏🏼

[@YOULOOTWESHOOT101]

Good shit brother 🖤

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

I appreciate it. Thanks!

[@calkel2]

Nice lesson. Laying back makes a world of difference and is one of the untangibles between a beginner and a seasoned player. I didn't notice as much until I started getting into.recording.

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Thanks so much for sharing your insight and experiences.

[@peterrodriguez5961]

Awesome!

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Thanks!

[@SuperLamarJ]

Syncopation sounds great

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Yes! Thanks for stopping by!

[@dominicapostol4604]

It sounds more locked when it’s slightly behind almost like a whip between drum and bass. When it’s right on the beat the bass over shadows the drum and they sound separate rather than together

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Great observation. Thanks for sharing.

[@standarddisclaimer]

Be careful where/when you use this concept. A lot of people strictly want to hear bass on or on-top of the beat, and won't understand what you're doing or why, which can be misconstrued as having "bad time".

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

This is a very good insight. We definitely want to meet the need in every specific situation. My intent was to challenge the notion that it always has to be on top. Thanks for sharing.

[@vinsharrelson2246]

That's why "ghost notes" is my secret sauce!

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Love it! locks it all in.

[@AllAboutBasses]

Nice Warrior bass btw!

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Thanks so much. I appreciate yo stopping by!

[@2010jimn]

The examples are very helpful. I had to fast forward through half the video because talking went a bit long.

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Thanks for stopping by. Glad it helped!

[@MrDaneBrammage]

I can't hear it. Can you suggest how to train your "micro time" perception?

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Honestly, it takes trial and error like most things. I would say play behind to the extreme, and then begin to dial it back closer to the beat. If you look up artists in the Neo Soul, Gospel or even Jazz genres, you will come across records where this will become more evident.

[@czypauly07]

Great video! what software are you using there that shows every note you're playing?

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

The software is called "Midiculous". Thanks for stopping by.

[@czypauly07]

@@MusiciansNetworkTV Thank you !🙏

[@deanhopkins4117]

Funny, I was told by a producer years ago I needed to play on top of the beat LOL.

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Yea, it depends on the situation. My intent was to challenge the notion that it always has to be on top. Thanks for sharing.

[@1904style]

Very interesting concept with laying back. I feel like I’ve been playing behind the beat but need to play more on top. Thanks for the correction and the great video

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

Thanks for sharing. Definitely depends on the genre, but in general, even just a slight bit of laying back can make it sit differently in the pocket. Thanks for watching!

[@burtmann3921]

try playing in the pocket with a good drummer 2 cohesive players as one ;)

[@MusiciansNetworkTV]

One of the best feelings in the world! Thanks for stopping by!