new guy needs help.

[ringo1]

I just have one question,i just started playing bass a month ago and I was wondering as a bass player, when the guitarist is playing a c-chord, can i play anynotes in that chord to sound right? I rather not play the major c and do something more creative, what are my options! IF anyone can help i would appreciate it.

[KaizerWilhelm]

Play in the key, man. It SHOULD sound good, but you'll never know till you try. Avoid 4ths, though, unless you like it.

[FallenAbom]

Hey Ringo! Welcome to TB!

To answer your main question: yes you can play either the C/E/G and it will sound "right" (Right meaning it will sound pleasing to most ears, but there is no actually right/wrong in regards to what your asking), but they'll all add a different quality to the sound. Its really dependent on what you are looking for in the song..

I'd agree with the above, try it and see how it sounds first. If you don't like it, try the next note and so on.

If you want more info to help you out go to http://www.studybass.com, I found this site while reading posts here on TB and it has a lot of great content! (Not affiliated in any way)

Hope that helps.

[Stumbo]

Welcome to TB.

You might want to check out the links in my sig. below for some great TB info that may help you along the way.

Good luck and good learning.

[kb9wyz]

Another good site, but just for some basic theory, nothing too fancy:

www.musictheory.net

[ringo1]

thank you all for the info!!