3 Easy Steps to Help You Write Cool Bass Lines

[@overales]

I’m a newbie on bass playing but these videos are really comprehensive. I love the way you take us through the whole process and how you explain things. Since now I’ve been trying to retain a lot of concepts and seemed a lot of info, but you’re making it simple and really understandable. Thanks!

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks so much! So glad to have you here. I hope this channel continues to be helpful for you ⚡️

[@bradylasserre9320]

Philip, I'm not a bass player. I hardly even play guitar. But I truly am enjoying your channel. You have a very calm and cool demeanor that grabs my attention and you're a killer bass player with alot of soul. Thank you for doing what you do. I'm learning a ton and having a great time!

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks so much Brady! Very cool of you to say, and I’m so glad to have you here ⚡️

[@entschnabler]

Just discovered your videos and immediatly subscribed. Very enjoyable and educational. This groove right here sounds to me like it was a song by Air 😊 Peace

[@taranazare2633]

Thank you - very helpful

[@geburu]

Learning bass again, I’ve been keeping the goal in mind of creating music with it. Playing favourite songs is of course a great joy of an instrument but learning to get inside of a song feels so inspiring. Thank you for letting us into your music!

[@timlecount8690]

Hi Philip, saw you over on Rhett's channel and I'm glad I checked it out. Outstanding video and advice; I really appreciate your thoughtfulness:)

[@terrymcdonaldbassguitar]

I recently discovered this channel as well from rhett - and rhett from rick beato. Lots of great content coming out of these guys.

[@chrisfielding]

Really loved watching you walk through this process.

[@johnjfoster]

Great advice and bass line. All The Best!

[@conorlarkin1111]

That One Note trick is seems super helpful for finding the groove. Can’t wait to try it out!

[@philipconradmusic]

Good luck Conor! ⚡️

[@exquisiteoath]

Fantastic lesson Philip, this totally changes the way I think about trying to write bass parts.

[@faronmclurkin1103]

I love this guy

[@remithejack8864]

I wanna like spend and evening with this guy making music, learning and hanging out.

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks for the kind word. So glad to have you here! ⚡️

[@chrisegg7936]

I really like droning bass lines, but I think in this case when you're establishing Dmaj as the tonal center and going straight to the very mixolydian bVII feel, it helps to outline that change a little. But that's just differences of opinion. This was really helpful!

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks for sharing! I like that everyone plays and experiences music differently. It’s cool that you would have made that choice. Glad to have you here Chris ⚡️

[@CarltonCullins]

Just found your page today reviewing your JMJ Mustang. I just bought one (on a whim) as well. Anywho, I checked out a few more of your videos. I just thought I'd tell you that Im enjoying your chillness, realness and your content. In the world of bass videos, it's refreshing. Keep on keeping on...

[@edtaylor7816]

Great lesson Philip! So much good stuff here.

[@lockedowng]

It was really interesting to see your method.

[@josealvarado7266]

I come to your videos when I am high, your videos are so relaxing.

[@johnl.6930]

Philip! So glad you’re back! This lesson is brilliant for so many reasons. Divided into sections, each building on the previous, clearly explained and laid out. I primarily play covers but hardly recreate the bass line from the recording unless there’s a iconic riff that you have to play, but all the rest of the song I can apply your thoughts. When I’m playing an original I can directly apply your step by step. I always defer to the feel in the end. Thanks!

[@JaniceLalla]

This was really great

[@ridesingletrack]

I really enjoyed this lesson. I'm a guitar player that just happens to have a bass, haha. I have a bad habit of just picking up the bass and noodling around with a song in the background. I'm definitely going to try this approach to start developing my own lines. Thanks!

[@cesarvivas]

This feels like learning from one of your friends. Thanks man.

[@goncalonunesfonseca6091]

Amazing!

[@Matt-1d]

So fascinating to get this insight into your process. Thanks for this, Philip.

[@philipconradmusic]

Thank you Matt!

[@swconnexion]

this is 🔥

[@Henryn94]

This is some quality content man!! Hoping you'll grow your channel! It sure deserves it!

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks so much Henry! ⚡️

[@johncook9983]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@enoodle]

this was great, i really liked the call and response idea in this. alternative idea could be building a bass line with only drums and adding chords/leads after, which is what i usually end up doing, so tips would be cool!

[@tyhubb]

This is great! Cheers!

[@themidireporter3357]

Interesting post. I love a good bass line...

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks! Glad to have you here ⚡️

[@Energy_from.the_Sun]

Dope… this was helpful.

[@WizardOfArc]

I remember watching a video where Jaco said that it was important for bassists to learn the songs melody

[@philipconradmusic]

He was right! ⚡️

[@kdakan]

Counterpoint (melody and bass line moving in opposite directions in terms of pitch, when melody moves up bass moves down or drones, and vice versa) is one of the best ways to find a good bass line.

[@philipconradmusic]

Well said ⚡️

[@Itsjustwilson]

Another Killer One Just wanted to say your a great inspiration in musical career and personal life, especially in how you teach and help others improve keep it up!🙏🏻 Btw have you ever worked on a marvel show?!😅

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks Wilson! So glad to have you here. And yes, I have worked on several Marvel shows 🤫

[@mikaelolsson5333]

Very well explained workflow metod for finding a bass line. Most inspiring. I follow parts of it when I need to find out basslines, except that I'm not as quick finding out used chord tones. Instead of the ghost notes you added to the D groove, I would play a semi muted lower 5 (A). More videos like this, please.

[@philipconradmusic]

Love playing muted down a 5th! Great idea. Chord tones will come quickly with repetition. Thanks for watching!

[@jrdPalacios]

Are we hearing the direct sound or B15 / di of sorts?

[@victor2510]

Another great vid Phil, I took various notes.

[@GillRigged]

14min in and hoping you'd add a little ascending run on the E string

[@nancyvanrijn9732]

So much fun to watch your process 🙂👍🏻

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks Nancy ☺️

[@momentoftruth7594]

it's hard to get your catchy groove out of my head, I'll have to come back later and skip to the end loop. cool lesson though 👍

[@hawqrr9701]

Your bass sounds great, do you use some type of pedal or setting?

[@philipconradmusic]

Thanks! I think I used the preamp of my ampeg b15 for this one if I remember correctly.

[@ryanscott1999]

Did anyone else think the drum loop sounds like the drum track from Blink-182's "I Miss You"?

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

I've never understood why it's 'X' chord over 'Y' note. Wouldn't it just be 'Y' chord add whatever? I mean, when you play a note underneath the chord, you're effectively changing the root note.

[@philipconradmusic]

Good question! I’m sure someone with a degree in jazz could chime in and give you an in depth academic answer. But the way I see it is chords are just groups of notes. We could give them different names to communicate the same thing. This progression made sense to describe it to me in that way because it’s a common progression with a drone. You could also think of it as Y chord add whatever. Just whatever makes the most sense to you. Hope this helps. Glad to have you here ⚡️

[@enoodle]

also reppin the ATL crew, that's wassup

[@philipconradmusic]

Nice! ⚡️

[@jeremyalm9006]

First!

[@68Goldfish]

Awesome Phillip! You crafted the perfect part. I notice the sound of your bass played a big part as well. Can I ask what strings your using there? I'd love to hear the whole song and how it all turned out. Great lesson!