How to Use Chromatic Notes To Make Bass Lines More Interesting

I fill with chromatic walks a lot. Between verses, etc. Target the next root or starting root of the next verse then miss it by three frets. Walk to it one fret at a time and be on it for the chord change.

Little practice in leaving early so you hit the chord change dead on and it's a piece of cake.

 

Chromaticism is the way to go. So much of what I write is based on it.

Also, nice Lee Fields avatar. I had the great fortune of opening three shows for him last year.

 

Great video, thanks for sharing! Always looking for ways to spice up a bass line.

 

I’m in the SF Bay Area. Also, a huge Daptone fan. HUGE!

Here’s what we do if’n you’re interested...

 

Thanks for the heads up on that guy. I'd never heard of Lee Fields. Very cool. The band vibes like the Budos Band. Just not as sinister, lol.

 

Nice groove man! Bikes is just nasty, lol. I've got a lot of music and I'm not buying much lately, but I'd definitely buy your bands stuff.

Edit: Just did. Looking forward to hearing it on my system

 

Much appreciated.

 

Precision with Labella flats and foam.

Also, sorry to have kind of hijacked your thread. Back to chromaticism, lots on the album I shared. There, back on topic.

 

I know! Just great groove music. The Gold watch... Sick AF... I can't wait to get this CD. Prolly get it on wax too.

 

Man that wasn't a hijack. That was a lesson... Peace

 

Nice. It’s one of the best kept techniques in bass! I mean, look at blue notes.

 

I always wondered who that was ?

 

Byron Miller and Jamil Joanes used to do chromatic stuff all the time with George Duke and it was awesome.

 

Loved Sharon and the Dap Kings
If someone mentions daptone and then posts links , I have to check that sh!t out.
Lee Fields is great! thanks for sharing.