Bass fills/runs

[collicsws6z28]

May be a stupid question, but what goes into making a good fill? I've heard bassists play songs that I can play, but just with more fills and runs. I've tried emulating what they are playing during these runs, but have a hard time getting it right, sooo whats the best thing to do in hopes of spiffing up some simple songs with some groovin runs?

[bassaficionado6]

Just close your eyes and guess...

No, the secret to good fills is knowing chord/scale structures. In all honesty, no one's going to notice if you change a run. I've covered a few Coheed songs and Mic Todd (bassist) goes crazy. I either leave them out or figure the basic notes he's playing and just wing it.

[Bassist4Life]

I can usually sing a pretty decent bass fill. I just try to copy what I'm singing. If it doesn't work out, I try something else.

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