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[Mahcks]

I picked up the bass guitar two or three years ago. I've been absolutely obsessed with the instrument for last year or so.

Aside from online sources like Wikipedia, reddit, and talkbass I'm self taught. I've got several notebooks with notes and ideas from theory to technique.

I'm not looking to be in a band or anything. My goal as a bass player is discover just how much can be done with this instrument and what I need to make it do more. That means hardware and materials, not just theory and technique. Creating my own instrument is definitely a pipe dream of mine, but I don't really have the time to learn how to build instruments on my own with work.

As far as play style goes, I'm all about harmonics and overtone control. Hopefully one day I'll compile my notes into a wordy forum post. Hell, maybe one day I'll quit goofing off and write a song.

Ego aside, pleased to meet you guys.

 

[MalcolmAmos]

If discovery is your goal - do think about writing a song.

• • Do it in C major.
  • Use The Cmaj7, Fmaj7 and G7 chords.
  • Have three verses and one chorus. Chorus is the hook, what you want them humming tomorrow.
  • Use the chord progression for the first two lines of the verse as the intro progression. The outro is repeat the chorus with the last two lines tagged.
  • First two lines of the verse bring up a new thought.
  • Last two lines of the verse react to what was said in the first two lines and bring that thought to a close - so a new verse can start.
  • Have two V-I cadences in each verse. I shoot for each two lines to stand alone, i.e. I-IV-V7-I
  • Rhyme or not up to you.
  • Keep it simple use the same progression for all the verses and the chorus. Remember this is your first song.
  • Melody - use the notes of the active chord as your melody notes. Yes it is OK to have some passing notes in there. Just stay in key, for right now. Hint - one melody note per lyric syllable works out fine.
  • That will write a lead sheet, treble clef, lyrics and chords used. As the bass player you could add a bass clef, or just leave it open to interpretation.

Think up a story. With out the story no need for the song. Now that should get those creative ideas working. Not a step for a stepper.

Have fun.

 

[Mahcks]

I've actually got a few disjointed parts I wrote on guitar. I need to dust them off.