The Best Advice On Writing Basslines Ever! Turn Your Shred into Songs! - Metal Bass Monday Ep.15
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4 жыл бұрынMetal Bass Monday! The best advice I've given on how to write your own bass lines, and be your own favorite bass player! We'll also discover how to turn your shred noodling into actual songs and bass lines!
*How can I write bass lines i'll always be happy with?
*How do I make my killer tapping and shred licks into basslines that work for actual song parts?
Find out in this weeks episode!
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@iamgribs 8 ай бұрын
Drummer is a bassist's best friend. Alex Webster is another example of someone who can make a solo a song.
@ZDvoid 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, I love you. The best advice I've ever heard, from anyone. I wish somebody told me this 20 years ago.
@RodneyMcG 3 жыл бұрын
I hope it helps!
@IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN 17 күн бұрын
Totally agree...
@IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN 17 күн бұрын
@@RodneyMcGabsolutely amazing
@gusmatchain7299 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing advice. I really needed this.
@IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN 17 күн бұрын
This is literally the best info and direction ive ever gotten and im an old man now.... Wow... Bro tysm
@RodneyMcG 17 күн бұрын
I'm so glad it had some value for you 🤘
@IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN 17 күн бұрын
My nickname has been gobijuan since I was 13 because I'm a bassist and know the force
@bassimprovjams3772 2 жыл бұрын
Damn Rodney everything you said is so on point! I’m glad to hear someone say this stuff! It’s stuff I’ve grown to know and feel but you set it all in stone to let people like me know we’re going about it in the correct way. When you can hear the drum beats right away it’s magic almost feels like your doing it wrong and maybe not putting enough into hearing it but you made me realize I am doing it right!🤘🙏
@iericnierman Жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@karolzmaczynski9681 4 жыл бұрын
I agree in 10000% with Your approach to the building bass lines and songs. Music comes from the mind and heart at the first place, then fingers and bass guitar kicks in. Also those tapping patterns are cool. Can't wait to figure smth out in similar vein :) P.S I always hated Mondays but now it's probably my favorite day of the week, because of MBM. Keep up the good work Rodney!
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karol, glad you're getting something out of the show!
@Justin_Shadow999 4 жыл бұрын
Aw man. Thank you so much for the muscle memory thing. The greatest lines come from our heads and hearts. I have been so stuck playing the same old stuff, yet I have such good ideas that never make it to the instrument, never mind making it to the recordings. Having a phone with recording can be priceless in the moments inspiration hits. Really glad I found your channel.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out Justin, hope it helps!
@metalbob23 4 жыл бұрын
Another great episode and I love how I can totally understand where you are coming from and we seem to flow in the same way keep it coming
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for watching my friend!
@TheAtlantaThrasher 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I got my Schecter Riot-4 on Monday! I love it so much! Thanks for the advise about it earlier! You were a tremendous help!
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Congrats!
@bassnotbass748 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Rodney! I love the content of your channel! I first discovered it a couple weeks ago when looking for info on the Schecter Riot basses, and it's quickly become my new favorite bass channel. I am taking your advice on how to improve the three finger plucking hand technique...and it is working! I really appreciate your pragmatic and logical approach to teaching/sharing. Keep it up!
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Marc! Thanks a lot for the kind words, and for checking out the channel. Glad I could help!
@timanderson5417 4 жыл бұрын
I'm about your age RMcG, luckily I was a nerdy Beatles freak for a while, before hearing Maiden and Sabbath. I think listening to great song-writers has helped me learn how to make listenable basslines more than any time spent actually on my bass. Another great lesson! These videos are more help than the few times I tried actual bass lessons.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tim. Really glad your getting something out it! Glad to have ya!
@dimitrisdiskovolos4749 4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the Metal bass microscope ! The episodes so far have been very informative both from a listener's point of view as well as a bass player looking up to those guys !
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to getting more of those up, but negotiating the copyright issues, ETC. I may have to release them on a different platform going forward. We'll see how it works out.
@morbidmike 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Sir this really helped me to sit back and get back to understanding what makes a great bass line and player 👏
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Really glad you got something out of it! Thanks for checking in!
@GreatHouseAtreides 4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said...and bonus points from me for the Ryan Martinie talk haha. The way that guy plays while maintaining a supportive role is incredible imo.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Ryan is a beast. Hope it helps you a bit. 🤘
@deviationblue Жыл бұрын
Also, his form is to be emulated.
@ccombs2666 3 жыл бұрын
This made me think a bit. My whole life as a musician I have never had an interest in learning covers. I always have wanted to get the sounds out of my head. I am finally learning guitar out of frustration in explaining to someone else what I hear. I never had traditional tuition contributes to this. I also think that I have been extremely inefficient. For example, learning covers probably would have made it easier to identify and actualize my ideas. I appreciate the lesson and would love to know more about how you keep yourself from falling back on muscle memory and routine.
@RodneyMcG 3 жыл бұрын
We definitely have much in common. I was more motivated to create as well. I learned guitar after quitting my last band. Learning covers really does help develop your ear and understanding of composition. As far as routine, etc, I have a creativity series coming in the new year that does a lot of that. In one of the more recent MBM episodes, I also talk about altered and random tuning to force yourself into a different frame of mind. Hope that helps a bit.
@WHACK_space_rock 4 жыл бұрын
This IS really good advice...!
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you got something out of it!
@davidlovellbass4761 4 жыл бұрын
Sound advice. Looking forward to seeing the new platform and hoping for more cat based coverage
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. And the cat makes her appearances weather i want them or not!
@djandromus9232 4 жыл бұрын
hey, your using studio one too, cool!
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Its the by far my favorite DAW. Studio One creators unite!
@t.j.meechan682 4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking forward to this episode for a week now my man. Always make me look at things in a different way. Looking forward to seeing what else you've got coming on the other platform. Appreciate you Rodney! Have a good day sir!
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks TJ, I hope it serves you!
@t.j.meechan682 4 жыл бұрын
@@RodneyMcG absolutely.
@bassimprovjams3772 2 жыл бұрын
@@t.j.meechan682 glad to see you on these bass channels!! Rodney is the man!!
@t.j.meechan682 2 жыл бұрын
@@bassimprovjams3772 no doubt about that
@TheTimeProphet Ай бұрын
I am usually a guitarists, but last week I bought a bass guitar. I decided to learn finger style because I didn't want to get confused with the guitar. However when I record I notice a high pitched hum, which is very annoying. I have managed to work out how to remove it with EQ in Reaper, but I would rather it wasn't there. I have it going though a Pod Go and I use that as an interface.
@RodneyMcG Ай бұрын
Sounds like you may have a bad ground somewhere
@TheTimeProphet Ай бұрын
@@RodneyMcG Maybe the Bass has. I know my electrical supply is fine as I don't have a problem with any of my guitars. It was a cheap Bass. I didn't want to get an expensive one at first, because I didn't know if I could play it. I have a lot more respect from Bass players now I have had a go though. Gonna keep practicing everyday until I can get semi decent.
@stubennett7364 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have these moments where stuff pops in to my head for Bass lines but I’m sometimes out or at work and by the time I’m home I’ve forgotten how it went. Any ideas on how to get these ideas out and remembered when not at home?
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I'll cover it in depth in an upcoming songwriting lesson. Since we all have phones, it's pretty easy. Just sing the line into your recorder. I have tons of audio files of myself singing pieces of bass lines, beatboxing drums, etc. It sounds dumb, but it works! Often, I will make verbal notes to help me remember underlying rhythm, etc. Something like "Feel of Testament - Over The Wall", then sing the line. It helps me remember the feel, timing, and have an attitude reference.
@stubennett7364 4 жыл бұрын
Rodney McG awesome thank you that makes a lot of sense and I’ll try and do that the next time something pops into my head the next time I’m out of the house. Look forward to the upcoming lesson.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help, Stu. Let me know how it works for you.
@Jagdpz5 4 жыл бұрын
Huh... I was doing it all along. Probably it has more to do with me writing entire songs for all instruments. Only challenge ther is writing someting you can't quite play. But I guess that's how we improve as musicians.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely how you improve, and always in the direction of the artist you want to be. Well done!
@riesabass 4 жыл бұрын
for the first time i need to disagree with with. instrument and it's pulse of feeling make great deal in any player sound. nevermind if it's guitar, drums or even harmonica. SOUL of every instrument vibrates with player. i had few instruments and every one played on tone but... i played just from the begining things that was was glued on that. this is mind playing at some point. i know that guy from Cradle of Filth play death metal... but usualy PRS guitarists play blues in some sort of way. so do we still make music or we are hearing to to music from wood? XXI century but it's still nice topic to dig... :V
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
An instrument can give inspiration as well. It doesn't have to be all of one idea, or all of another. I have instruments that are inspiring, and i come up with fun ideas by playing them. However, I don't always have that instrument with me, and even then, often the idea i hear in my head is better than the one that I come up with by playing. Do all that you can and go with the best idea in the end. Thanks for contributing!
@crusherolies8195 4 жыл бұрын
on using another site for videos, could you consider posting to youtube still when you have a video on your other site. i for one am sick and goddamned tired of singing up for another fucking website every damn time i wanna check out something new.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely be doing that, especially as in the beginning, people won't know where to find it. I'm looking for avenues to make sign up optional as well
@crusherolies8195 4 жыл бұрын
@@RodneyMcG i just wanna watch stuff without having to sign up for the millionth website.
@RodneyMcG 4 жыл бұрын
I get it. It would be nice if we could use a single platform. Seems like a win for everybody. Seems like people can't stop shooting themselves in the foot
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