Bass Chords

[Heaven And Hell]

Bass chords - the backbone of Motorhead and bands that try to sound like Motorhead, and other noise =)

But I love that filthy sound of bass chords. However, all my research has led me to either considered doling out £30 for the 5 Tips of Bass Chords on some commercial website, or showing me some bass chords really high up 'often used in jazz and classical'.

I'm looking for the bass chords that people like Lemmy and Alan Davey seem to use. Not just two notes on the high G, but like, actual chord formations at the lower end.... I try to imitate the pictures but I get nothing from it. Power chords on bass only sound good on some strings and frets...

So, basically - can anyone reveal to me the mystery of actual bass chords????

Thanks,
Haz.

[Gawd]

chords are chords are chords.. if you learn how to construct a chord, you can do it on any instrument using the same methods.

[bassteban]

There's a very good little book on bass chords by Jonas Helborg.

[honestjohnny]

Originally Posted by Gawd

chords are chords are chords.. if you learn how to construct a chord, you can do it on any instrument using the same methods.

Have to agree here. Get a book of scales and note where the different scale degrees are. The major triads are where it's at. Flatten the 3rd-now it's minor. Subtract and add other scale degrees. Play inversions (3rd, R, 5th; 5th, 3rd, R,; etc.). Arpeggiate. Use drone or pedal notes. With 4 strings it's relatively easy to divine all the different fingerings. Knowing when to use them is hard.

[bassplayertom77]

hal leonard's bass arpeggio finder

[miguel2u]

Michael Dimin has a book on bass chords and usage with examples. No Motörhead but a chord is a chord is chord.