Timeline for When creating a bass line, how do I know what notes I'm allowed to use?
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| Sep 13, 2017 at 11:53 | comment | added | Džuris | I suggest studying what you like. For example, if you want to play like AC/DC, you should only play B in steady pace. If you like smoke on the water - check out how the bass joins in (some 30 seconds into the songs). Disregarding any scales, it simply rolls up chromatically: 0-1-2-3-3-3-3... So root is your basis. Fifths, thirds and sevenths are flavour, the scale is for your runs and other notes are used as spices. Just don't overdo it when there's plenty of stuff going on in the band already :) Usually in rock bass is the stable and accountable part ;) | |
| S Sep 13, 2017 at 6:59 | history | edited | Tim | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| S Sep 13, 2017 at 6:59 | history | suggested | Andrew T. | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Sep 13, 2017 at 3:24 | comment | added | Stinkfoot | @D.David - Check out Essential Music Theory for Electric Bass . It is an excellent beginners book. You should consider finding a teacher, if possible - but make sure it's good teacher (not always so easy...) | |
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| Sep 12, 2017 at 18:15 | answer | added | Basstickler | timeline score: 13 | |
| Sep 12, 2017 at 17:15 | comment | added | D. David | Thank you so much @Stinkfoot !! I know you're not supposed to use the comments for this, but this is exactly what I was looking for and your answer is much appreciated. Time to go study chords and scales! | |
| Sep 12, 2017 at 17:11 | comment | added | D. David | I mean, yes that is the idea, but this question is more about gaining a good foundation to improvisation and understanding the basic guidelines of what notes generally sound best and when you should play them within the progression @corsiKa | |
| Sep 12, 2017 at 16:41 | vote | accept | D. David | ||
| Sep 12, 2017 at 16:30 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/StackMusic/status/907642539272015872 | ||
| Sep 12, 2017 at 15:48 | answer | added | Tim | timeline score: 5 | |
| Sep 12, 2017 at 15:41 | answer | added | Stinkfoot | timeline score: 15 | |
| Sep 12, 2017 at 15:09 | comment | added | user39614 | "does that mean I'm only allowed to play the notes in that scale"-- in an improvisational context the choice of notes is mostly up to you. To some extent this will depend on the style of music you play, but all notes are fair game. Often chromatic notes from outside of the key are used. I think there isn't a simple answer to your question, but starting from chord tones is good. Finding ways to spice up your playing by adding notes 1/2 step away from chord tones is a way to add chromaticism (e.g., walking bass lines). This will take time and experience; listen to lots of good music.... | |
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| Sep 12, 2017 at 14:53 | history | asked | D. David | CC BY-SA 3.0 |