JohnSlade07 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 the concept behind playing "strong/important" notes on the 1st and 3rd beats of a standard walking bass line? For example does this mean that on the 1st and 3rd beats you might play the 1st, 3rd or fifth of the chord? What do you play in between? Other chord notes, chromatic notes, notes from the scale etc. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 To outline the harmony clearly. Yes and Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSlade07 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thanks for that Mikey. So if I was playing over Dm7 - G7 I might play something like D, E, F, E durig the first bar and G, E, D, B during the 2nd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='JohnSlade07' post='35810' date='Jul 23 2007, 09:40 AM']Thanks for that Mikey. So if I was playing over Dm7 - G7 I might play something like D, E, F, E durig the first bar and G, E, D, B during the 2nd?[/quote] Technically yes, but probably not as it doesn't create a good musical line really and that should be your aim. But as you are still learning there are many exercises you can do. I found this sheet on the internet a while ago, I think you may find it useful. Just work on each concept/idea one at a time just between two chords at first, and try to find every single possible way of getting from one to the other on every part of your bass. Then eventually start playing longer sequences of chord, then start mixing up the ideas, before you know it you will have some hip sounding lines and really know what you are doing. Not only that, but your knowledge of notes on the neck will be better than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSlade07 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Blimey! That should keep me busy for a couple of lifetimes. Thanks that's really useful. Well explained and easy to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Be aware that while tonic and fifth are strong notes in any chord, it is the third and seventh (or flat five) that actually define the status of a chord (Maj, Min etc) so they too are strong notes and judicious use of them makes for good lines Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I reckon one good fun way of really developing your bassline skills would be to buy one of the ultimate little fakebooks. These just feature the core melody line, be it vocal, piano or other instrument and list the chord changes, giving you the chance to work on the bass lines. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Fake-Book-C-Books/dp/0793529395/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/026-4158770-2670030?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188587413&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Fake-Book...7413&sr=8-1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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