Korns first album technique? slap bass went with the drums

videodrone · #1 03-29-2003, 11:11 AM

If anyoen ever listens to Korn's first album, they see how impressive the bass is, it goes with teh drums and he gets unbelievable tone,

Does anyone have some tips on how I can write a bass line to go with a the drums, any tips or techniques?

there has to be some kinda formula, has anyoen cracked it?

JimK · #2 03-29-2003, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by videodrone
Does anyone have some tips on how I can write a bass line to go with a the drums, any tips or techniques?

Buy yerself a drum book(Gary Chaffee, Ed Biggs, etc) & learn/attempt to understand the drum parts therein.
The above books have samples/transcriptions of guys like Clyde Stubblefield(of James Brown), Zigaboo Modeliste(of The Meters) & Mike Clarke(of The Headhunters).

Attempt to play a line of your own using what these guys are doing with-
(a)The kick drum
(b)The snare drum

Play just the kick 'pattern'
Play just the snare 'pattern'(possibly a more backbeat vibe)
Play both(possiblt a busy vibe)

Eventually, omit what you feel...eventually, begin playing OFF what the drums are doing.

...just food-for-thought.

IAMERICCOCHRANE · #3 03-29-2003, 02:23 PM

Here ya go, this should solve all your problems:

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**Pacman** · #4 03-29-2003, 03:27 PM

What the hell is up with you guys? I don't like Fieldy either, but that's no reason to flame the guy. If you don't want to contribute, fine, but TREAT OTHER MEMBERS WITH RESPECT. Eric, I'm not going to tell you again.

IAMERICCOCHRANE · #5 03-29-2003, 07:34 PM

Sorry, it wont happen again

Matt Till · #6 03-29-2003, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by Pacman
What the hell is up with you guys? I don't like Fieldy either, but that's no reason to flame the guy. If you don't want to contribute, fine, but TREAT OTHER MEMBERS WITH RESPECT. Eric, I'm not going to tell you again.

but this is the guys second Fieldy thread since he's got here... isn't THAT against the rules?

**Pacman** · #7 03-30-2003, 07:03 AM

No matt, it's not.

old_skool · #8 03-30-2003, 11:33 AM

Honestly, if he would have asked about any other band would you have given him this much stink? Do you disagree that learning to lock with the drums is a vital part in you playing? If it isnt...maybe you should watch this thread and learn something. The guy likes Korn, do you really care what kind of music he likes? Should he only like the music that some of you guys find fitting. Lay off.

ErikKrueger · #9 03-30-2003, 06:15 PM

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The guy likes Korn, do you really care what kind of music he likes? Should he only like the music that some of you guys find fitting. Lay off.

i agree

warwickbass · #10 03-30-2003, 06:22 PM

Ya word to old_skool!

IAMERICCOCHRANE · #11 03-31-2003, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by videodrone
If anyoen ever listens to Korn's first album, they see how impressive the bass is, it goes with teh drums and he gets unbelievable tone,

Does anyone have some tips on how I can write a bass line to go with a the drums, any tips or techniques?

there has to be some kinda formula, has anyoen cracked it?

Well if you get the sheet music and learn the Time signature, that would make it simpler, other than that I dont know, I guess just experience and practice is what it takes.

Matt Till · #12 03-31-2003, 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by old_skool
Honestly, if he would have asked about any other band would you have given him this much stink? Do you disagree that learning to lock with the drums is a vital part in you playing? If it isnt...maybe you should watch this thread and learn something. The guy likes Korn, do you really care what kind of music he likes? Should he only like the music that some of you guys find fitting. Lay off.

For your information, I have in previous threads stood up for Fieldy on the basis of his tightness with the drummer. But this Fieldy has been done to death. Doing a search (as I told him in his other thread) is a tip I gave him in his OTHER fieldy thread. I guess you could look up to Fieldy, if you don't like playing actual notes.

Wow, am I getting old? Because now I'm the one complaining about Fieldy (I never liked him but still) and saying DO A SEARCH. Agg.

Matt Till · #13 03-31-2003, 08:32 PM

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Originally posted by Pacman
No matt, it's not.

Pacman doesn't like me

Also so I'm not just the Ahole who complained on this thread. JimK gave some great advice and on top of that... LISTEN TO WHAT THE DRUMMER IS DOING! It sounds simple, but it's a big thing. Also, maybe you should try getting behind a kit once in a while. If you have an understanding of the instrument you are trying to work with, that is the best way to write music that works well with it. The same holds true for guitar, etc. It never hurts to be a musician above a bass player.

**Pacman** · #14 03-31-2003, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by StupidMatt

Pacman doesn't like me

Not true at all! And hey, I'm sick to death of the guy too, but just because we can't stand him, doesn't mean the poster who asked the question has to pay. He asked a question, and gave enough info for a reasonable answer, should someone feel so inclined.

IAMERICCOCHRANE · #15 04-01-2003, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by Pacman

Not true at all! And hey, I'm sick to death of the guy too, but just because we can't stand him, doesn't mean the poster who asked the question has to pay. He asked a question, and gave enough info for a reasonable answer, should someone feel so inclined.

True that Pacman, Im sorry about my post with the pic, it was unecessary, He didnt say something like "FI3ldy
R0xor3!! h3 C4n Klickity and Jaco Pastorius c4nt!!!!", He was just asking a reasonable question which should have gotten a reasonable answer. Not me flaming him with Tab Crawler pics, Im a horrible human being

**Pacman** · #16 04-01-2003, 05:05 PM

No worries, Eric.

Matt Till · #17 04-01-2003, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by Pacman

Not true at all! And hey, I'm sick to death of the guy too, but just because we can't stand him, doesn't mean the poster who asked the question has to pay. He asked a question, and gave enough info for a reasonable answer, should someone feel so inclined.

touche. I'm not usually inclined to snap at a post. I've just been a bit mixed up lately. School stuff really piling up etc. Sorry videodrone, don't let jerks like me get to you. I hope you stick around Talkbass and getcho talk on.

**Pacman** · #18 04-01-2003, 09:47 PM

FWIW, Matt's no jerk. We all can have 'days' - god knows I've had 'em - he's a good cat.

Turock · #19 04-01-2003, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by StupidMatt

Wow, am I getting old? Because now I'm the one complaining about Fieldy (I never liked him but still) and saying DO A SEARCH. Agg.

I believe a Fieldy search would only yield more sarcasm, and not too much else.