8th-Note 'Chugging' Bass Lines Tripping You Up? Do This...
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►► FREE: Get the tabs, notation and practice tracks for the bass line in this lesson → becomeabassist.com/8th-note-b...
Imagine this. You’re playing a ‘chugging’ 8th-note bass line with a guitarist and drummer. You know the kind of bass line - it’s nothing but 8th notes just about the entire time (aka. Just about every AC/DC bass line ever).
At the start, everything sounds great - it’s all locked in - but after a few minutes of playing the same thing the whole time, your mind starts to wander.
You start thinking, “Did I lock my car?” or “What am I doing after this?” or any of the other random thoughts that happen to cross your mind.
Except then, you snap back to reality and realize…
You’ve drifted out of time.
You try to quickly fix your mistake, but it’s not that simple. Because you dropped the groove, the drummer was thrown off the rhythm and now they’ve messed up as well, which forces the guitarist to adjust, but then he starts stumbling as well.
ARGH!!!
Your single, tiny rhythmic slip up causes this cascade of mistakes which can ruin a great song.
That’s exactly what was happening to a student of mine, Joel, when he emailed me a while ago. He wanted to know how he could get more solid at playing the chugging lines and how to recover if he did mess up.
I answered his email when he first asked his question, but it was such a good question that I needed to make a video about it.
So in today’s video, you’re going to learn:
► The foolproof method to developing rock-solid timing and rhythm on ‘chugging’ 8th-note bass lines (it may not be the ‘sexiest’ process, but it’s super effective)
► The essential ‘groove insurance policy’ that ensures you stay locked in when you start playing these songs in the real world with other people
► Why it’s so important to get physical when it comes to keeping time and groove (plus what I do to make sure my rhythm stays solid the whole song)
If you want to download for FREE the tabs, notation and practice tracks for this lesson, simply click here:
becomeabassist.com/8th-note-b...
The process I show you in this video is exactly how I approach learning and mastering tricky lines myself and avoid the dreaded mistake cascade.
Remember though, even professional bassists make mistakes - it’s totally normal, so please try not to beat yourself up if you find yourself falling into this trap every once in a while.
Good luck with the lesson and happy chugging!
Cheers,
Luke
P.S. If you want SUPER tight bass lines, make sure you download the tabs, notation and practice tracks for this lesson: becomeabassist.com/8th-note-b...
[Chapters]
0:00 Intro
0:37 “I Keep Stumbling On ‘Chugging’ Songs”
1:48 Progressive And Rock-Solid Rhythm
11:34 An Insurance Policy Against Stumbling Through Songs
14:02 Let’s Get Physical
15:55 How To Play In Time Every Time
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Welcome back Luke!
Good lesson Luke nice to see you again.
Synchronizing with the drummer is definitely the key!!! And no matter what, when The One comes around, be there for it; nothing else is more important than that. That was a huge lesson for me.
Another great lesson Luke! Keep it up!
I love bass soooo much, and I appreciate all the tips / Lessons you've given out... thanks man!!!
I often pluck chugging bass lines with one finger. I find that gives me a steadier pulse than alternating picking. It might not work as well for a song like this because of the string jumps and rhythmic variations. But it's especially great for recording because it gives you a really consistent tone.
@nathanwahl9224
2 жыл бұрын
Quite true, but I also practice trying to make the notes sound the same no matter which finger is doing it. By the end of the night that comes in really handy!
@rome8180
2 жыл бұрын
@@nathanwahl9224 yeah, I don't really do the one-finger method live. Really just on recordings when I need to be especially precise.
As a veteran drummer but a new bass player I was struggling until I discovered your site. De-mystifying the modes made all the difference...thanks for all the material you`ve put out...I love it
@BecomeABassist
2 жыл бұрын
That's so cool to hear John! Thanks so much for letting me know!
I like the fact that you didn't edit out the mistake. 🤘🏼
I love the tone of your Spector, 🙂✌️🎸🎛️
Another wonderful lesson Luke. Man, that switch to the G was tricky at first. I wanted to hit it on the one. Nice way to slow down the tempo and build up to it. And I like the idea of playing at a quicker tempo from the original. Lol, that will definitely happen when playing live. I had a similar experience to your student when playing U2's "When Love Comes to Town." It's a simple 2 note pattern, but playing it consistently throughout the song can get challenging if you are not focused.
COOL VIDEO LUKE
I guarantee he's focusing so much on making sure he hits that C on time, that he losses his focus. I learned you have to be EXCITED to hit that C! Plus not to worry about what my left hand is doing -it'll be fine, just focus on driving those 8ths! Haha if I can add my two cents- thank you for this video!
What are you using as your metronome? A drum machine?
I'm watching your right hand during this lesson. It looks like you're using your middle finger for almost all the downbeats, index finger for the eighth note upbeats...except when coming back after the held C. The note after that sounds like an up, and you play it with middle finger. Not to overanalyze, but my timing is going to come from how I train those two fingers.
@BecomeABassist
9 ай бұрын
Yes - I tend to ‘lead’ with my middle finger @1oolabob, however that’s just my personal preference. There are plenty of people who prefer all the stronger beats being played by their index and that can work really well too. Whatever you practice most will become the most natural-feeling technique for you.
Just happened to me with U2's "With or without you". Piece of cake, I thought, even boring. But then I recorded myself playing along and it sounded awful. I felt ashamed.
@BecomeABassist
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Definitely - the recording doesn't lie.
@ignaciocordovadonoso8662
2 жыл бұрын
@@BecomeABassist :(
@BecomeABassist
2 жыл бұрын
That wasn’t intended as a sleight @Ignacio Córdoba Donoso - it was an acknowledgment of going through exactly what you’re talking about; hearing myself played back on a recording and not liking it. The good news though is that now you know what you sound like on a recording, you can figure out how to sound better and better. I actually have an old lesson on this right here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGqY2NGEfLKwnJM.html
@ignaciocordovadonoso8662
2 жыл бұрын
@@BecomeABassist Yes, I know. I've played some more advanced bass lines and recorded them and they sound pretty decent to me. Not professional, but, kinda OK. But this one was supposedly much easier, and this thing happened. Thank you for your time, pal. Keep it going!
Those are called pushes..or ands
They probably played it at 155 bpm live.
@BecomeABassist
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!