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    I'm trying to get a better understanding of how to write bass lines that don't entirely mimic the guitar part. I've watched youtube vids but nothing has really sunk in for me. If any of you happen to know of any explainers that work for you, please share.
    I think I know the theory that if you're playing a C G D chord progression, you could play any note in the C chord on the bass, then any note in the G chord, and D chord. Right?

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    • concentrate on the root scale, most pop music if the song is in C maj you're using the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B. When it doesn't work it should be obviouskingsteven
    • but yeah, chord shapes are important to me. like if i was playing in Cmaj I'm thinking about 3 places i can play a Cmaj chord and work around them but alsokingsteven
    • C maj has the same notes as A min (circle of 5ths) so you can double your 'boxes' - a good cheat if you are familiar with chord shapeskingsteven
    • Cool - thank you ksstoplying
    • Focus on following the drums more. Start by playing a note on every kick and snare, then switch up the patterns (skip a snare, play two 1/8 notes on the kick)section_014
    • In terms of the actual notes, lots of basslines are just root - 5th - octave. You can get pretty far just by using those.section_014
    • play with the kick not the guitardoesnotexist
    • Rhythmically, yes I play with the drums. But notes wise, these comments are great - thanks all.stoplying
    • Never forget the rhythm of what you play too, move around the guitar and accent the drum — even one note can sound great.robthelad
    • Fuck it, start by writing a really nice bass line with the drums and make the guitar fit around that.

      youll probably have a better sounding track :)      woowahesque
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