Singing bass lines

[grayn]

As I almost always work out bass lines by ear, over the many years of bass playing, I have mostly made up my own bass lines, although it works with other folks bass parts too. I often sing the bass parts first. More so in the early days but I still do it now, sometimes.

I think your voice seems to naturally tune itself to music. It also allows you to be more original and counter melodic, when needed. I guess it's an alternative to relying on scales and other formats, that are also very useful, of course.

Anyone else use this method?

[Blademan_98]

Only just started to do this.

I have always thought it was for those with perfect pitch

Getting to grips is going to take time but I'm in it for the long haul

[BobVbass]

yes - drives my wife up the wall

[Paul S]

Yes, I do it too. Even though I only occasionally do BVs I end up hoarse after every gig and rehearsal because I sing everything I do, often tunelessly (hopefuly not the BVs), and have to steer clear of the mike.

[skej21]

I do it. It's really useful for getting ideas in your head onto your fingers quickly. I also sing most scales/modes and notation when I practice. I would advise anyone to give it a try

[AttitudeCastle]

I always do that BUT i can never work out the bass lines i've "written" by singing! Any tips? haha

[el borracho]

That's how I have always done it. Fortunately for everybody else I sing them in my head!