Can anyone help me figure out this bassline?

[definenredefine]

The harmonics are vexing!

 

[bholder]

I'm sure someone here can, but not me - way "beyond my pay grade" hehehe!

 

[bholder]

(never heard them before, kinda diggin' it!)

 

[ardgedee]

Remember hearing about this album when it came out but never listened to it... it's an interesting hardcore/postrock hybrid.

 

[ragetoca]

B B A F# C# harmonics

 

[JonathanPDX]

B B A F# C# harmonics

That sounds right. For lines like this I find you can either quickly locate the harmonic position on the fretboard where all the notes line up naturally, or just learn it by ear with non-harmonic notes to get the pitches in your head, then map out the harmonic locations once you know the notes.

 

[Wasnex]

Yes, figure out the notes first and then figure it where to play it. Some notes are available in different octaves.

Here is map of harmonics on 4-string (EADG) with E on the bottom.

Ref: Harmonics chart for bass

 

[pmatz2]

The BBAF#C# sounds right to me
have you checked out Out-Circuit The Ending Tab by Frodus | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm

 

[definenredefine]

Remember hearing about this album when it came out but never listened to it... it's an interesting hardcore/postrock hybrid.

Definitely among the top tier of late 1990s/early 2000s post-hardcore. Very unique sound, though you can definitely still here their roots in DC hardcore. This song is from their last album, and it's one of my favorites.

B B A F# C# harmonics

Thank you!

The BBAF#C# sounds right to me
have you checked out Out-Circuit The Ending Tab by Frodus | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm

I think I saw that, but I've always struggled a bit with tabs. Thank you for posting, though!

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I guess I should have learned where the notes are on the fretboard, like a proper musician...

 

[Hiroko]

I hear the opening as: B D A F# C# A F# (harmonics) rinse and repeat with variations. I hear that initial minor 3rd from the B to the D.

 

[definenredefine]

So I guess the problem that I have is I can't quite find the notes. I found...3 or 4 of them, but I'm not good with actual notes (I think in fret numbers) so it's been a challenge. I appreciate all of your comments!