6 Hacks for Better Bass Lines

[@HackMusicTheory]

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[@daanthijssen1748]

Wooohooo! Thanks many much for the PDF!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Our pleasure, Daan, we hope it helps give your music theory a boost!

[@TNeulaender]

Boring version: 2:35 Hacked version: 10:15 I found it useful for comparison :).

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks T. Neulaender that's very helpful. Take care, Kate :)

[@gorkemgulan]

Wauwww yes.

[@ObsoOrder]

in the name of Gsus

[@mercwiffamouff7301]

Laaaaawl

[@meinfs]

Perfection. I’m gonna steal this and use it someday!

[@marcomartinez89]

Congrats man. This is amazing.

[@exactly7788]

Lol

[@vinx5518]

Lol

[@JappaWakka]

BECAUSE OF YOU, MY SONG SOUNDS AWESOME AND SWINGING! THESE USEFUL TIPS ARE AMAZING!

[@xaosnox]

Spinal tumors took me off my feet, and inspired me to record audiobooks to have for the days when I couldn't even hold up an iPad to read. Audiobooks led me to REAPER and voice acting. REAPER inspired me to want to start doing full audio mixing. Mixing led me to revisit my lifelong dream of learning the cello. The desire to learn cello led me to re-learning music theory, which led me here. Soon as I saw that REAPER logo, I knew I was about to get some good info. I'm loving it! Thanks!

[@182AVA44bcr]

in the past 5 years i have clicked myself through hundreds of bass tutorials and left frustrated most of the times. this is the first video i watched that is on point and helpfull! you guys made me really happy today! :D

[@vikramms]

That was probably the best video on basslines period. Ray's class on Warp Academy is awesome too.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wow, thank you sooooo much for your super kind comment, we are deeply grateful. And thanks also for your kind words about my Warp course, that was a super fun experience and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! By the way, what kinda music do you make? And where are you based? Thanks again for taking the time to watch our videos and connect! Ray :)

[@MaineUmphreak]

That is a great method of dissecting/building/tweaking bass lines - without even using a bass guitar. Rather than just listening and watching someone play, one can see the progress through a spreadsheet of timing and notes chosen. Thanks - Subscribed!

[@piotr-kochanek]

I am a bass player and none of my teachers explained it SO clear and simple as You did. congrats. great job. You hale my subscribe from 3rd minute. greatings from Poland

[@djdrwatson]

11:17 Sample that burp and turn it into a funky bass line!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Ha that's a fun idea! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! What kind of music do you make?

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

careful what you wish for haha! :D

[@omnipop4936]

Revolution Harmony He makes BurpStep, apparently. 😜

[@Johnny_Awesome]

I did that, only thing I received was a clear EW stare...

[@foreignpaul]

djdrwatson Then use the sample to replay "September". I NEED THIS.

[@jimijack100]

I just tried this on a simple track and it worked first try. Took less than 5 minutes. Instant Subscribe! Thanks!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Jimi! Thanks so much for watching, connecting and subscribing. We're super pumped that you took our hacks for a spin and found them helpful! Have a great weekend and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@ericfellner2689]

This is the most amazing, simple yet thorough music video I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@julianmorrisco]

Good stuff. I wish I’d had something like this in 1982 when I was first stretching my mind songwriting and performing. Personally I’d probably use 2 or 3 of those ‘hacks’ at most (but perhaps bass lines were simpler in my day and the style was somewhat different!) but they are all useful ideas. Good work.

[@johnminah3333]

I've never written a note of music in my life, but this is fascinating!

[@LaymensLament]

What I love about this video is that it gives me a new approach to try to create baselines. Starting from root notes and breaking them up by thinking about and employing the mentioned concepts lets you experience / learn those concepts practically without presupposing you have the embodied (theoretical and technical) proficency to "just" write your baseline in an "interesting" way. Thank you. It's not what you try to do but I would also enjoy long form content on the different concepts you talked about.

[@AlwaresHUN]

Its rare when an 11 minutes video has real information what can't be summed up in 30 seconds. This was really informative, thank you, subbed.

[@mattkaz9604]

Again, your videos actually deliver what they promise - really useful advice delivered in clear and thoughtful ways. Brilliant work.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi again Matt! So glad that you are finding our videos helpful. Hope you've been finding lots of gems which you can implement in your own songwriting. Until next time, take care! Kate :)

[@AlejoEremita]

Mottifs..YAYYY

[@HackMusicTheory]

I'm with you on that. It's all about the motifs!! Thanks for watching Alejo, hope you're having a great week. Kate :)

[@chocorain1000]

Agreed 👍

[@robfrydryck127]

Super tutorial for us non-bass players. You really kept it simple so I could understand what you were teaching. Nicely done.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Rob Frydryck , it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Until next time, take care. Kate :)

[@AntiPattern123]

THX..... Definitively helped me a lot. The best thing is.... in every song doable without sounding the same everytime.

[@jeremya9675]

where did these videos come from!?? Wow seriously good job someone who speaks clear finally and explains things all the way through in a way anyone can understand.

[@corrda1993]

I like that you guys are doing a "music theory of pop music" kind of thing. All this talk about breaking expectations in a way that isn't overwhelming to the listener is what pop music is about. Not to mention all the talk of the importance of rhythm in todays music. Keep up the good work!

[@HackMusicTheory]

​Thanks so much corrda1993 for watching, connecting and cheering us on! Yes, we believe that pop music deserves to be as well composed as classical or jazz, and also be fun and enjoyable to listen to :) Music after all is an art form and by using theory we can properly express our creativity! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Kate :)

[@floofytown]

Right on. And good pop music _is_ well composed...it's just so effortless that we barely notice. It took me a long time to really appreciate good pop music. I had to have a reason to listen before I really understood how much thought goes into the best stuff!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Exactly, good music is good music regardless of genre!

[@danardalin]

Never been much of a fan of pop. The lyrics have always struck me as vapid and pointless. But when I started listening to kpop I developed a better appreciation for the music since I wasn't able to understand the lyrics. Also, when you don't speak the language the voices become just another instrument... some good, some not so good.

[@denieffe]

Probably the most helpful 11 and a half minutes of KZbin i've ever watched. Cheers.

[@SHTMusik]

This is just exactly what I needed. I have spent all day trying to come up with a cool bass part.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Amazing!!! Thank you sincerely for watching and sharing, SHT musik, it means a huge amount to us! Please feel free to share the music you make using our hacks too, as it's always thrilling hearing them come to life in other musicians' music! Take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@sss.8150]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I've been struggling with trying to make deep house basslines with a funky, 80s synth feel. My first try after this tutorial came out Fire! Can't thank you enough

[@LiquidRush]

I just learned about 4th & 5th intervals "yay"

[@Marxlrose]

It gets better every time - 100% of the time :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Lol, thanks Mark!! Hope this finds you well, we're sending you all our good vibes :) Kate

[@moe45673]

Wow, what an excellent video. I knew all the concepts you laid out but never applied so scientifically to bass. Thanks for making this video! I tend to go for a rhythmic approach (rhythmic as in sheet music rhythm, not BPM) and apply dynamics to make my more complex lines stay in the background where they belong in an ensemble context, then simplify as much as I can so my playing doesn't take over the song. But this vid was a great bit of expansion to my knowledge :D

[@OrbiliusMagister]

Very precious material here, squeezing in a short cideo what many people already know but in saprse fragment or by intuition. I'm into classical music, mainly focusing on choral music and therefore quito out of my turf, but this quick practical lessson is both giving insight for both reading and writing awareness.

[@0prahTV]

I'm Jewish. Will these hacks work for me?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Absolutely yes! Rest assured, we always trial our hacks on a multicultural test group before releasing them to the public, so I'm happy to confirm that they do indeed work for Jews too :)

[@migfloresxx]

I'm a guitarist and was uncertain on learning to play bass. After watching this, now I really want to learn it!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Yuvie! Thanks for watching and really glad you're feeling inspired! Have you seen our video on writing guitar riffs? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57Zhmxoradkn80. Take care and happy playing and songwriting. Kate :)

[@djkanels2311]

While I do feel like you're majorly misusing the word "hack", I have to thank you for this video because it is one of the most helpful if watched (of dozens) in the last few days!

[@theorncampbell4432]

This is great. You're totally filling on the holes from those lessons that I forgot, skipped or didn't understand how to apply.

[@kalleklopsklopsmann1891]

i have a theoretical question: when you hair falls to only one side, does it pull your head to the side a bit as well ?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha, exactly :)

[@yinkaibiam5597]

Say what now??!! (-: ^_^

[@MrKarottman]

Thank you ! Just the kind of advice you want to find when you're trying to change your bass play a little

[@maurostrachwitz747]

As a bass player i could not agree more, this is an invaluable lesson, and... yay!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Yay, so pumped that you enjoyed our video Mauro!! Really glad to hear that it resonated with your bass playing. All the best with your playing and songwriting and we hope to hear from you again! Until then, take care. Kate :)

[@austinlcarr7881]

One of the best teachings I’ve heard. Great job & Thanks

[@kylemaducdoc]

"are you not lovin your low end? 😉" looool

[@Kifon]

this channel is seriously a gold mine of information. I wish there were more channels like this one. Cheers!

[@HackMusicTheory]

You're too kind, Elex! Happy to see you again :) We hope you have a lovely weekend full of music making!

[@Haiddsalami]

I got two of your ebooks on your website and it's full of good stuff, really clearly written and a total steal. I managed to plow through quite some conventional music theory before but this makes me wonder why they had to explain it in such a difficult way all the time haha. Thanking youu!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hallo Paul, great to hear from you again! We're super pleased that you've gotten so much out of our ebooks. Good for you for taking the next step in your music education! How is your songwriting coming along? How's the winter weather been in Amsterdam? Take care and talk soon. Kate :)

[@Haiddsalami]

Hey, winters are really soft here nowadays. Been getting near freezing the last two weeks and a bit gloomy, but not too bad. Songwriting wise i have about 10 good basic song ideas but still haven't really begun. I'm really anxious to start, but have been working on making a decent template for reaper, learning how to use my gear properly and analyzing some songs really deeply. Just trying to make this songwriting round more free flowing and less tedious you know. And being ready when band life comes around after. But it will be epic, i can feel it! Thanks for your message! All my best, Paul

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Paul, thanks for sharing, sounds like you've got an epic plan! I wish you the best with your songwriting and please do let me know it goes! Have a wonderful holiday season and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@EminoMeneko]

In France we have a famous artist called André Manouchian and he presented some short music related show around a specific topic and in one of them he complains on how we teach music. I must say I agree. But the unfortunate thing is it does not stops to music. Almost every topic is treated in a boring conventional way. Also a lot of people swear only by the over complication of concepts. I often wonder if the guy tries to explain a thing or focus on his ego. i wish the world teaches things a good interesting way. Bit by bit, layer by layer. Once again this channel is awesome because it goes straight to the point mixing the practical aspect with the theory and explaining why you do what you do is very important actually.

[@floofytown]

Thumbs UP!! Great advice. To summarize: to make an interesting bass line, MAKE IT A MELODY. That's it! Everything should be a melody in music. Internal voice leading in chords, even. Solo anything and it should stand on its own as an interesting melody.

[@The_SOB_II]

floofytown especially the drums

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey floofytown, thanks so much for your enthusiasm, for watching, connecting, and subbing! Wow! I like your summarized advice :) Writing melodies through harmony is incredibly powerful. That's where music comes to life and why we love Bach so much! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Kate :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Nice Steve!

[@maso1340]

+ 1 For the love of Reaper!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Reaper love, yay! On that note, what kind of music you making in your Reaper? :)

[@maso1340]

I am an old drummer moving away from my metal roots these days. Currently working on some new stuff with an old friend. Reaper is awesome and as powerful as you want it to be. BTW, loved the video!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Yay for making new kinds of music with old friends, very cool! What kind of metal are you into? If you have some moments, may I suggest you check out some of Ray's music? He's done some really cool metal and non-metal stuff you might dig. Here's the link: RevolutionHarmony.com/Ray. And yes, I totally agree about Reaper...it seems we're always learning about some new feature and diving deeper into its functionality. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@carlostonebanks]

Very excited to see someone like Ray is part of this, his collaborations with people like Serj Tankien & Tom Morello is perfect for my interests. While the internet is full of music theory for pop, R&B and EDM until now I haven't been able to find anything by anyone with influences like this. I know that music theory is always applicable, but it helps when the musical examples suit the mood, rhythm and tone you are aiming for.

[@carlostonebanks]

Oops. My rant started was supposed to be a simple +1 for Reaper... which I forgot to write.

[@isopodMusic]

good ideas here. another nice thing that happens is when the rhythm of the bass (and other intsruments) seems to be singing a lyric in the song. this will make the arrangement stronger because it supports the message of the song. even instrumental songs can do this. an ensemble is a single voice professing a singular idea. with a strong bass line, you have a good chance of changing the world.

[@gordelicioustv9372]

This is the first video I saw and I loved it! Super clearly conveyed Thank you!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching and connecting, Gordelicious TV. It always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! Hope you're having a great week. Until next time, take care. Kate :)

[@tbg6nb]

very helpful, my basslines sound immediately better ! no more boring bass lines !

[@JC-xq1wg]

This channel is genius!!! I have one question about the harmony in this video: If is in A minor, why do you call the VI, III and VII flat? F, C and G majors are the regular A minor VI, III and VII grades so, why the flats?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Jorge, great question! Ray covers this topic in his free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords' which you can download from our website: revolutionharmony.com/books. Let me know if that answers your question. Thanks so much for watching and connecting. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@xVinegar]

As a bass player I watched this because I was curious and because "Hey you never stop learning boyy". This video was inspiring, well done and simple for beginners I guess (this doesn't mean it is only for beginners though). Keep up the good job guys!

[@pkdukesnides1]

This was made really simple and is such a great help. Thanks!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Sammy, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! We hope to hear from you again, until next time, take care. Kate :)

[@bluxbass]

The '"HACK MUSIC THEORY" part 1, is great!

[@bluxbass]

@@HackMusicTheory Thanks it was my mistake. I have learned a lot of music theory. Looked to change my post and will try again try today.

[@kaleb4299]

Subscribed right after that opening line. 😂 opening hooks are important Also quality content

[@Swooncraft]

i haven't picked up my bass in years, but now i might have to dust it off. great presentation and explanations

[@TechnoDad]

Great content! I produce music and the way you explain in such a simple way makes learning so much easier. Thank you so much!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Techno Dad, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping producers! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@hankigoe829]

I like big bass and I cannot lie! Seriously the finished version is quite a toe tapper, nice work

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

Boooring... Six steps later... Awwwwesome... :D Great stuff, subscribed

[@kjvisual7]

I am so glad KZbin magically added your video to my stream. This journey to learning to produce is going to be a lot more fun now.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Ken, we're also glad that we magically appeared in your video stream! Thanks so much for watching and connecting and we're pumped that we get to be a part of your music making journey! What kind of music are you making? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting, Kate :)

[@OlettaLiano]

As a bass player I can say cool video. Your changes sounded interesting, but would be even more interesting if played by a real person than a synth.

[@maxonmendel5757]

I'm a bassist and I'm actually really impressed with these hacks

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Maxon, so glad you enjoyed our hacks! Thanks so much for watching and connecting. Until next time, take care and happy bass line writing! Kate :)

[@kostas919]

First time watching your videos not even one minute in the video and subscribed

[@SupaPoopaScoopa]

Graphically love the piano roll thumbnails. Works for you on so many levels. Good job designer!

[@victoreijkhout8092]

Kind of a long sentence..... But you're absolutely right. "Boring. Scientifically speaking." Hah. That's both funny and right!

[@SistaPara]

I'm actually smiling when I'm watching this video. So much fun! subscribed.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww, thanks so much Chen, and a warm welcome to our Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Hope this finds you happy and healthy, and we look forward to hearing from you again soon :)

"yaay"

[@SnackMuay]

Wow changing the octaves made a massive impact

[@HackMusicTheory]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for sharing!

[@haveguitar]

Intresting practical adaptaion of music theory... I like it, great work! :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks for watching and connecting Have Guitar! We're pumped to welcome you into our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care. Kate :)

[@haveguitar]

Revolution Harmony I'm always all ears when theres a learning opportunity! Your channel has good content, love it! 😎👍❤

[@HackMusicTheory]

Awe thanks so much!! An attitude like that will take you a long way 😄 What kind of music do you make? Hope you're having a great week! Kate :)

[@haveguitar]

Mainly various guitar based music, but I guess I have my roots in the blues and classic rock! Actually started playing "seriously" again last summer after a way too long break. But there's always something new to discover/learn when it comes to music and that is one of the things that makes it fun, right? And the same to you, have a good one... :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on re-dedicating yourself to playing! You're absolutely right about there always being something new to learn or explore with music. There's a saying that it takes seven lifetimes to master music! I guess we'll never get bored ;) Hope you've had a great weekend. Kate :)

[@RB-mj7mp]

I honestly don't understand why this video has so many dislikes??? I have been casually into producing since 2012 and have no music background, but I have a major passion for music and want to be able to write my own melodies. I also tend to be a little bit of an unconventional learner. I love your guys' content! Subbed!!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for connecting and sharing a little about yourself! You've definitely come to the right place for unconventional music education and we're pumped to welcome you into the Hack Music Theory revolution! What kind of music do you make? Take care and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@benmaguire4098]

gr8 tips I just found your site .. subscribed & will be trying to learn more I am an over 60 muso struggling down the road of learning theory .. never too late to start right ? big thanks

[@dankwitdastank]

Thanks guys! gonna make a track trying out these hacks. THANK YOOOU.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Awesome, we love hearing that, DANKwitdaSTANK! Thanks so much for stopping by and all the best with your music making :)

[@paraboliqfred]

You're the sorcerer of the music that makes the rain come on our desert staves

[@thabisomabena8941]

One of the best baselines i have seen online

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wow, very cool Thabiso mabena, so glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@arkadeepm]

Instant sub material,, I could never get past root notes and octaves..

[@HackMusicTheory]

Awe thanks arkadeep for watching and subscribing, that means a lot! We're so glad that you've diggin' our content and so glad to hear that you'll be experimenting with notes other than the root, please do let us know how it goes! Kate :)

[@Havanacuba1985]

Hey you two, thanks for the free ebook. I’m going to have to buy some of the others now , I did have an understanding of chord construction, intervals etc but need to get a little deeper , like in this video , where you know that replacing perfect intervals with others will make it less boring, syncopation, and all those points. Can’t wait to read more , have a great weekend both of you. Best wishes Paul, In England

[@victorbenjamin]

Nice n purely music...! Awesome

[@HackMusicTheory]

We're really happy you enjoyed our video, victor benjamin! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@84nob25]

Best Video/Channel I've ever seen in my 9 years of KZbin, wow. Thank you for this gift!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wow Terence Macias! That is a bold statement and one we take to heart. Thank you for your kind words and for your support, it means the world to us. We're so glad to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@84nob25]

Yes, the writing was very exact and it felt well-rehearsed, or at least that you've taught these techs a million times before -- I felt I got more than the typical value of a 10-minute vid. Thanks again!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks again for sharing your experience, Terence, it's great to hear how you see our video creation. It takes teamwork to make these videos, and Ray and I make a great team! Have a great weekend :)

[@TheAxeMonger]

"Yayyyy!!" :D

[@Minecraftrok999]

So I have no understanding of music theory at all (except maybe some half knowledge, which is probably wrong most of the time) and don't even play an instrument, but somehow you still made me interested in the video. Good job!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Ralph, thanks so much for watching and connecting, we're so pumped that you enjoyed our video! If you haven't already, may I suggest that you check out our free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords'? It's a refresher of the basics and it's a super fast and fun read. You can download from our website: revolutionharmony.com/books. By the way, what kind of music are you into? Kate :)

[@nightscriber8338]

First video of with you guys i was skeptical win I clicked Then SUBBed before the 3minute mark Awesome Content

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aw thank you so much for giving us a chance and then subscribing, that means the world to us! Really happy you're liking our videos, and please stay in touch :)

[@mrhillsman]

Same here!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Melvin! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, we're so glad to have you be a part of our music theory revolution!

[@WellfortheBird]

Same. Glad I clicked. Great video. Look forward to more.

[@Chris-pk9ec]

i was kind of skeptical too at the start but i found myself hadbanging so hard to that bass line at the end. my God...

[@natewillis1485]

Unbelievable ! SO glad i found this channel :) Well done Kate and Co. !!!

[@matgaio]

What the hell... This is the most f# amazing musical theory channel I've ever seen!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha! Thanks Alessandro! So excited that you're diggin' our channel and we're pumped to welcome you to our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care and happy songwriting. Kate :)

[@dyce3008]

I just read this as the most F sharp amazing

[@YeetusEliteus]

i know right

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha, that's awesome TonyCook! Thanks so much for watching, we appreciate it big time! Kate :)

[@stephenbloom6722]

Are you sure it isn't G♭?

[@davidlucky178]

thankyou for sharing these lesson, i am a bass player, this really help me to find breakthrough of my playing style.. this is not only useful for EDM or whatever music production, but this lesson gave me (as a bassist) the selection of note, dynamic, rhythm, and timing.. so happy i found this lesson.. keep up the good work!! cheers!! 👍

[@Maulleygxxx]

Subbintgon!!!!! Sorry. I'm put "ington" at the end of everything to make my own new words 😂🤣😂🤣

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanksington!!! We're super grateful to you for joining our music theory revolution, welcome :)

[@vadimzitsermusicianvlogcha3870]

Wow,amazingly useble short content.

[@aureliomarty3079]

well this 6 hacks are just plainly awsome. It's impressive how you could turn boring bassline into wild beast basslines . No wonder there is 430 peeps who pressed the like button. This hacks seemed to be working giving you melodies too!Merci beaucoup Kate et merci au Maestro Ray.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Comme toujour, merci a toi Aurelio pour votre soutien! I'm happy you liked the video and I really like your term for awesome bass lines, wild beasts :) It looks like your wish for us to have more subscibers is coming true...it's exciting and humbling at the same time. Thanks for staying in touch et prends soin. Kate :)

[@zazinjozaza6193]

Normally, I frown upon videos that have the word "hack" in them. I don't know why I clicked on this video since I expected literal trash. I have to admit I was wrong. This was more than educational, it was enlightening. Liked and subscribed

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Zazinjo Zaza, thanks so much for taking a chance and keeping an open mind! Glad you found the video helpful and we're pumped to welcome you to the Hack Music Theory revolution! Take care and until next time, happy songwriting. Kate :)

[@darkaspectproject2514]

Thank-you for taking the time to make these. It's wonderful to see someone teach theory that looks at like I do, if you are not able to explain it simply, you do not really understand it. That's been my experience time and time again, especially with theory. The way it's often presented is vague and overly complicated for simple principals i.e. to teach me what a scale was my friend tore up a post-it note and stuck them on all the scale degrees, then let me play around with those 7 notes. Bam. Made sense. Thanks again. Loving this channell :-)

[@Deeplycloseted435]

Wow, so glad you guys are doing this. I once payed good money for the simple information presented in these videos. Too many people are intimidated by theory. I think what most people don't realize, is that the music theory that writes 95% of the music we all know and love, the information could fit on a cocktail napkin. Thanks again.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Kevin! We really appreciate your support and enthusiasm for Hack Music Theory! Totally agree with you that music theory is simple... it's just the way it's taught or explained that keeps it simple or makes it confusing. Thanks for watching and connecting, we're glad to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@micheldindaine8403]

you are so right !!!

[@pauluszarv6812]

You hit the right compromise between rigorous music theory and an entertaining presentation. My compliments (subbed)

[@HackMusicTheory]

We're really happy you enjoyed our video, paulus zarv! Thanks big time for taking the time to watch, compliment and sub, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@_BangDroid_]

Really helpful, I've always thought my basslines were boring, Can't wait to try these hacks

[@mikemogul2263]

You two are amazing. Thank you so much for doing these.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww thanks so much mike mogul, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

[@thetuerk]

I actually enjoyed your tutorial quite a bit, very slow going and more fun then a lesson

[@MatrixxSoundlab]

That was awesome! My basslines have gotten better, but this here is gonna move me along faster!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Yay! We're pumped to hear that these hacks will help you make even better bass lines! Thanks so much for watching MatrixxSoundlab :)

[@KaruveliRaSaMahendran]

Excellent... I hope now, i too knew the secrets for better bass lines... Thank you so much...

[@clockbeat]

I always sucked at bass and this video taught me a lot! You just gained another sub ;)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Sooooo happy you dig our video, ClockBeat, thank you kindly for taking the time to watch, connect and subscribe, we are deeply grateful to you! Take care and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@neveradmitdefeat5751]

I just found this and ?????? you're an angel! thank you so much!!

[@ZinglZanglBoB]

very cool step by step guide :) i think this will improve my work a lot!! Thank you

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Zingl ZanglBoB! We are thrilled that these hacks will help you make better music! Yay! Until next time, happy songwriting, Kate :)

[@spikessignal]

Definitely would like to hear more interesting bass lines in metal. Sticking close to what the guitar plays is imperative for that big glued sound but it does have its costs.

[@volodyaperes2412]

Thanks! I've learned new ways with it.

[@PsyJaye]

You provide the best reasoning I can give my students for the importance of music theory and terminology; I have found it difficult to get them as excited about the why as the how...thank you; will be watching for more inspiration ~ J ~

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey thanks for watching and connecting, Jaye, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians and in your case, other music teachers! All the best, and until next time, happy teaching and musicing! Kate :)

[@djdigital3806]

As a keyboard synthenzier player 🎹 this helps alot. Thanks!

[@HackMusicTheory]

We're pumped to hear it, DJ DIGITAL! What kind of music are you making/playing? Hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks, until then, take care and stay safe :)

[@golf-freq]

I wish you would -- as the need arises (which it often does) -- suddenly appear as a tiny and magical sprite who lives on my shoulder and explain life to me in your ever so clear, concise and soothing way. You certainly are an excellent instructor! Thanks so much! ;)

[@manoftheman66]

Thank you for such great content you got my like because I picked this up way easier following this video than reading you made my day 😃

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww thanks so much Innes, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

[@manoftheman66]

@@HackMusicTheory I make edm trance but I'm just starting out as I've been kept busy since then with other projects :)