How to write dope rnb basslines
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Күн бұрынIt's not everyday 808 bass. Sometimes we need that synth bass baby!
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@trentonkipps 3 жыл бұрын
This is dope fr. I like the focus on theory...we gotta stop running away from it lol
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!! And 100% man haha
@SuperbHerbMusic 3 жыл бұрын
100% Agree with you.
@BlinkBeatz777 2 жыл бұрын
Facts!!! 💯💯💯
@nemyaprod 3 жыл бұрын
I've been doing some of these by ear not knowing what I was playing, it's cool to have it all put into theoretical context!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Dope, for sure, it’s always nice to have the theory behind it too! Being self taught i’m still catching up on theory
@JEtienneMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Such a well presented tutorial. Also a great plug for music theory. I have been sliding by for years with ears alone and I know I will grow exponentially when I learn my scales proper. You were killing that bass line improv by the way Brother!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Yo Joseph! Appreciate it bro! 100% man
@phatnana2379 2 жыл бұрын
Def be sure to figure out (for the most part) the scales that are EXACTLY the same even in different keys lol!! I spent WAY too much time writing shit out (that's how I commit to memory best) just to realize I wrote like 40 scales that were all played the exact same way on a guitar... Same notes/frets and everything, just with dif root position
@ayshasword 3 жыл бұрын
loved this step by step! So helpful! Subscribedddd!
@Tobes1100 3 жыл бұрын
Your tutorials have really helped my beat making! Thank you!
@BKthaGr808 3 жыл бұрын
Those sounds work so perfectly together. That bass pluck sounds beautiful.
@trelevels1480 3 жыл бұрын
This is mad appreciated..been struggling with bass for a long time and you very clearly explained what I’ve been hearing in my head for years.
@alessandrobernardi3938 3 жыл бұрын
Very good Tutorial!! And you're explaining it smoothly.
@theycallmedub Жыл бұрын
Been watching tutorials for 15 years and this is by far the dopest one yet. Thank you
@atomboyd 5 ай бұрын
Great way to relay the info. So thankful for this.
@1000eyes55 3 жыл бұрын
Nice bruh! very musical phat R&B bass line and the #7 pass tone is dope very subtle but very smooth thank you great job!
@soulrydaz 3 жыл бұрын
The way you explain things is absolutely brilliant I’ve wanted to know how to write baselines for years and you summed it all up in one video, you are a God send, we appreciate you.. your MIDI pack is amazing too. Keep up the great work bruv💯🙏🏾👊🏾
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words man, means a lot! Happy to hear you found the video useful and like my MIDI pack!! Much love! 🙏🏾👊🏾
@remyslim1756 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I really have to learn this. And I have been trying to learn it for such a long time. I don't know why I've been holding off on clicking the link, but I'm so very glad I did. This is what I've been hoping to add to my sound for quite some time now. One of the best videos and most informative production videos I've seen, hopefully I can finally re-commit just before the summer starts. Great video, thank you.
@JC-oq9mb 2 жыл бұрын
I love theory in my tutorials! I learn better that way. You won me over when you talked about formula. Many blessings to you for your assistance in my learning process!
@semyonboyk0 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson, thank you for sharing
@VthatGuy1 Жыл бұрын
It's great to learn things from someone who can really play, make it much more understanding and enjoyable. Thanks You!
@mikeb1824 2 жыл бұрын
Yoooo thank uuuuu!!! Needed this!!
@JavierMelodico 3 жыл бұрын
You earned my sub ! You killed this tutorial. Straight to the point. Exactly what I needed. Thank you 🙏🏽💪🏽💯
@keyron_emcee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gift of music. It’s appreciated.
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Much love bro! Thanks for watching and supporting! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@unicornsunglasses1011 2 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video, thanks so much! I'm glad someone is actually focusing on theory 😆.
@breedsoundstudiosreed2334 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips and tutorial!
@steveclifford6893 3 жыл бұрын
Great video man , preach it ! scales , scales scales ! Ive been playing a long time and all through the eighties could never afford tuition chord books and scale books were expensive items , working blind and muddling through kind of kills of any inspiration , but thank god for the internet ! this information is free!
@djsilent01 3 жыл бұрын
I really like this video. It put some things in focus with RnB basses.
@apisdude Жыл бұрын
this is a master class on developing a soulful bass line. I will study this. thank you!
@echobeats3091 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video Yah has used you have inspire to further my piano scales and my production skills & really dive into daily. I’’ve been dabbling for years Its all click now. Its been exciting feeling. LoVe Shalom Bro!
@sirseno Жыл бұрын
so well explained! thank you so much stefan!!
@stefanguy Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sunnymuniz6040 3 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you for this! I need a good bassline for a song I’m working on and now I have a guide!! Excellent tutorial! :)
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sunny! That’s awesome to hear, glad I could share this with you!
@ryanspeed4671 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a drummer & love tight bass lines. The video & explanation/playing is tight and on point!!
@twodizzy2979 3 жыл бұрын
love your vids man
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you man! Much love!! 🙏🏾
@bulletsmichael 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@latoniathomas5051 2 жыл бұрын
so dope thanks
@MikeBeatzcom 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping us out!
@stefanguy 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome brother, thanks for supporting man 🙏🏾
@mandingo1437 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly my favorite person to listen to. Beats and music theory are dope. Have learned a lot from listening to this 'Guy ' :)
@houseofgraceworship 8 ай бұрын
Fire video. Thank you
@stefanguy 8 ай бұрын
Thanks man! 🙏🏾
@majormindsbeats7740 Жыл бұрын
This is dope bruh thanks
@stefanguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@TieDiesel 3 жыл бұрын
Dope! Great job bro!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@LogicOnLockDown 3 жыл бұрын
Yooo this was dope Stefan! You broke down the theory of the methods and showed how to do it in the process. More videos like this and R&B! ✊🏾
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, appreciate it man!
@neosoulmusicman 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stefan. Love watching your videos. There so insightful. Can you tell me wht are you using to make your audio come out in stereo in your videos please. Feel like I’ve tried everything and nothing is working. Mine comes out in mono smh. Please help…
@ASAPJermz 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you big dog 💯❤️
@katulamwangi9164 Жыл бұрын
Niiiiice!! Super Helpful
@stefanguy Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@krugdotson 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I always knew a formula existed and you put it where "The Goate's (ME) can get it" Moving forward Root - 3 -6 -7 is how I'm starting all my basslines. Thank-you with the most respect!!!! -KD
@thaexception3406 3 жыл бұрын
Quick and comprehensive - and that last bass line was it!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you man!
@musadawodu2408 2 жыл бұрын
youre very talented man
@bernardjames913 2 жыл бұрын
bro ur incredible... thank u....
@JMXCzw 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro... great tutorial
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!!
@Z3R01d 3 жыл бұрын
Correct guy 🙌🏾
@sreckodimitrijevic5089 2 жыл бұрын
Love it
@stefanguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@jamalpyfrom4199 Ай бұрын
Just found this thank you
@hienvuduy7598 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@312dasbkilla 5 ай бұрын
That’s what’s up. Scales are very important in music
@stefanguy 5 ай бұрын
100% bro!!
@Vincent-kp3ey 3 жыл бұрын
As an English learner, now I will never get QUINTESSENTIAL out of my mind.
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
😂 it was the last time I promise lol
@TitoSilversax 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a quintessential word 😂😅
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
😄
@uswemusic8267 2 жыл бұрын
Very intuitive bro! Please don't change..
@stefanguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you thought so bro! 🙏🏾
@drumatic 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help... i mainly write bass line on SP1200, and it's not easy :) (have to play all by ear, using plastic drum trigger pads)
@hitsquadfuze6196 5 ай бұрын
Dat 🔥🔥🔥
@julubeats 3 жыл бұрын
ive been trying the hardest to incorporate these basslines in my beats, bless!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could share this with you man!
@dafingaz 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s go!!! 🙌🏾
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@defjustice5144 3 жыл бұрын
Just from the video itself I'm gonna grab that M32. Thanks for this.
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet little keyboard! Love it!
@georgewashington7425 2 жыл бұрын
An another amazing video brother. The reverse loop guitar in the background where can I find it? Or some like it? Thanks brother.
@jasonlewis2443 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Can u show how u made that reverse guitar loop? It was super dope
@TitoSilversax 3 жыл бұрын
Just commenting to prod the algorithm. Nice work bro
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Ah bless you bro! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 appreciated it!
@OfficialJunnie 3 жыл бұрын
Yessir I needed this video and I haven't even watched it 😤
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Haha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@LegacyX1000 11 ай бұрын
Really dope ideas this videos is stellar. Little did you know the guy who produced Boo’d up is Rance 1500 who runs a music academy and tells his students to learn their scales all day everyday 🤣😂. Big ups tho I’m saving this video so I can keep coming back to it. 🙏🏽
@kidinPJs 3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid bro
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@illreel5169 2 жыл бұрын
🔥💥🔥 I'm not even gonna lie I didn't learn nothing I was over here freestylin' every time the beat came on 😜😂😜 Hahahahahahaaaaaa...
@deemomusic1982 3 жыл бұрын
Bro your a genius! I love it!!! It’s so....QUINTESSENTIAL! 😂🤣
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
😂 much love bro! Appreciate you man! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@childofgod89ad29 2 жыл бұрын
💫
@Tyler-ko8dp 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stefan, quick question - at 6:45, when leading down a semitone from a note above, what chords would you use in this scenario if you wanted something to accompany the bass? Some music I hear will use extended chords with their passing bass notes, but I never know which to use because it kind of leaves the main key you're in.
@dylanlundgren 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, loved this video. I have a song in literally the same key, and I'm trying to find a new bass sound for it, and know that I want the same kind of warm, fat analog bass sound like you use in this video. Is this a serum preset?! Love love love this sound!!!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! This is sound is from Native Instruments Super 8. It’s my go to bass at the minute. But I often use once from Monark and U-he Repro. If you have any of those I can point you to the sounds
@NoQualmsTheArtist 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy if you could point me to some Monark sounds it would be much appreciated 🙏🏽😁
@johnlee4492 2 жыл бұрын
Yo! My English brother. I am enjoying your r&b videos. But can you show us how to get to the change up in the song or bridge like in late 80s and early 90s r&b music
@rayfordreed9304 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on using augmented chords in RnB?
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Sure thanks for the suggestion! I thought I had one, but just realised I only covered diminished and half-diminished chords!
@arturskozlovskis124 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Stefan, great tutorial as always! quick question, Do you ever find that some samples are harder to come up with a bass line for than others? I mean I know you're a music theory wizard, but personally, I struggle with this sometimes.
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! And 100%, especially if the sample already has a bassline. In those cases I’ll often try use EQ to filter out as much of the bass as possible. Even still, samples will often limit you in terms of what bass notes you can play if they have long chord progressions. The less chords it has the more freedom you have I’d say. That’s why I like going for simple samples that have 1 or 2 chords in them. Also, I’m not quite the music theory wizard yet, but i’m trying haha. Thank you man!
@vascoricardongale2258 3 жыл бұрын
I love your lessons and I'm thankfull for more this one
@thelongplaylp 2 жыл бұрын
relative 2-5-1 getting into chords other than the I is a great tip
@SuperbHerbMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@izycool4444 3 жыл бұрын
I thought jodeci was finna go oooohyeeeeah! lol! 🔥🔥
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Looool 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@Prod.Tobo2 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@maestro2033 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorials I find them very quintessential 😂😂😂😂😂
@stefanguy 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@jawazshabazz1604 3 жыл бұрын
LEH GO!!!
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@donnyd9450 3 жыл бұрын
He's good 👍
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donny!
@jayjayjaythebrand 3 жыл бұрын
can you make a video on how you made the sound loop for beginners?
@BlinkBeatz777 2 жыл бұрын
8 Months Late But Right On Time. 🤟🏾😎🎹
@BlezzBeats 3 жыл бұрын
Where can I hear this quintessential beat? Beautiful
@spacedaddy5517 9 ай бұрын
I find R&B basslines typically follow a Blues progression, as a bass player. I guess you can write anything you like.
@DanzelDangleben 3 жыл бұрын
nice video. can you make a video on the loop? the one you used in this video.
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Yeah I could possibly do a video on how I made it! It was actually super quick just for this vid haha
@DanzelDangleben 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy haha... super quick but awesome... i'm more into kpop beats.. make R&B every now and then, so the FXs and techniques i'm still learning alot of them (R&B uses more FXs than kpop at times🤣)
@lekeoluyomi9551 3 жыл бұрын
dunno if this is long shot, but those reverse guitars are amazing. Do you mind sharing how you made that? or where the loop is from? Thank you for your work
@user-qo4ym5ew8t 2 жыл бұрын
Use reverb like a lot of reverb
@keyoflife24 2 жыл бұрын
Play the chords as you normally would. If you have any moving notes in the chord, be careful not to do too much too fast....you can add some verb if you like or a nice atmospheric sound adds to the flavor, but doesn't have to be used. Once you get a progression you like......apply reverse to it.....enjoy
@FreshRichi 3 жыл бұрын
"Quintessential" That is all 😂🔥🎶
@bugsbenny 2 жыл бұрын
Only 12 minutes but I feel like I have been here for 30 because I am learning so much
@nr126 3 жыл бұрын
Low end therapy
@jeorgemarvel4086 2 жыл бұрын
This melody sounds too good! Can we get the sample of the melody 😳
@yoyoma4424 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! Quick question!! When you went to G 2-5-1 didnt you go out of B minor?
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! So the 2-5-1 is always played in the key of the note you want to arrive at (the 1 in 2-5-1). So if I want to land on C I'd play the 2-5-1 in the key of C (D, G, C). If I want to land on A I'd play the 2-5-1 in the key of A (B, E, A). I hope that makes sense. However, the notes of the 2-5-1s in this video, were actually in the key of B minor still. As we were just playing bass notes. If we played the corresponding chords, we would have played some notes outside the key.
@olrickbethel7877 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy Great way of explaining the 2-5-1 concept in this post, I"ve been playing keys for years and I'm still learning how to apply the 2-5-1! Like always Great Vid!!
@deadlinkofficialartst5592 2 жыл бұрын
im going to use my moog for the bass
@stefanguy 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I had one!
@Mr.Nobody-420 3 жыл бұрын
One thing you could do is use tritone substitution where the 5 should be in 2-5-1 progression. Let the 5 chord stay in the synth and use the tritone substitution in the bass
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard this before but definitely need to explore and understand it more. Could you point me to any good tutorials or posts on it?
@twodizzy2979 3 жыл бұрын
wouldnt this make the bass line sound really crunchy and dissonant?
@Mr.Nobody-420 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy I don't know of any specific tutorials on it
@Mr.Nobody-420 3 жыл бұрын
@@twodizzy2979 Not necessarily, its not something that would you would use regularly
@twodizzy2979 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Nobody-420 ok so its a spice note 🌶
@BigDreams87 3 жыл бұрын
This is dope Which bass in super 8 is that
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! It's called Daveland
@Thesuproducer 3 жыл бұрын
Man Stefan you need to create a theory piano course. Im ready to buy
@Thesuproducer 3 жыл бұрын
Or maybe I just need to sign up with Melodics
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
I have something in the works! But yeah def check out melodics. I’ll let everyone know when what i’m cooking is ready!!
@Thesuproducer 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy cool
@kingdomculture.tv. 3 жыл бұрын
My guy STEFAN
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@burgzdidit Жыл бұрын
💎💎💎🥂
@stefanguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@stanleyassor3172 2 жыл бұрын
looking for those late 90s to early 2000s RnB drums...any idea where to look?
@yamezsr 2 жыл бұрын
Quick question just got the mk32 and can't figure out how to use note repeat for my hi hats how do I do that on the mk32 thank you
@user-dreamyjungwoo 3 жыл бұрын
What can you call the super 8 sound in the background? I want to find something similar among the instruments I have.
@armandovidal446 3 жыл бұрын
5:22 ii-v-i
@thierrybouteiller1756 3 жыл бұрын
Hi ! Nice Video. What is that loop ? It sounds terrific !
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! The reverse guitar is from splice, the rest me! 🙂
@thierrybouteiller1756 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy The Bass Part is great also ! I will look on Splice. Thanks !
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you man
@vulpekulamedia2386 3 жыл бұрын
Bro I swear you are a mind reader...after u get the RnB chords obviously you need the base lines.....wish I could double sub geez no one cares about RnB in main stream thank u again
@stefanguy 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah that was my thinking too! Appreciate you man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@vulpekulamedia2386 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefanguy little do you know u was going to ask if you had any base line tips in that last video but when you're a good content creator you already know what the people need. Salute bro 🤜🏾🤛🏾
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