what scale should i use here?

Discussion in 'General Instruction [BG]' started by Hutzbordello, Jul 14, 2013.

  1. i know the question is a little basic but I know just enough theory to help me write songs/jam to an extent

    anyway, im trying to figure out a bassline for a song im writing but Im not sure which scale im even playing in. I tabbed out the chord progression below if that helps. Mainly im confused with the first three chords. I realize I could play open notes and what not but what Im looking for is a more....complicated/musical way of playing things.

    Also if this makes no sense to people, sorry bout that



    Drop D

    ~/- are just place holders for formatting

    B~~~10
    G~~~~-11 7 6----2
    D 12 12 12 9 9 9 4 4 5
    A
    D 12 12 12 9 9 9 4 4 5
     
  2. Clef_de_fa

    Clef_de_fa Guest

    Dec 25, 2011
    well the notes are :

    D-F#-A
    B-D-C#
    F#-A
    G

    so ... well ... you are obviously in D major

    Dmaj7
    Bmin9
    F#min
    G

    so the progression is : I-vi-iii-IV