Subs/Bassist's perspective
David Kaczorowski ( kaczordk@UMDNJ.EDU )
Thu, 10 Oct 1996 20:32:17 -0400 (EDT)
Hi everybody,
I'm thinking my earlier post was quite inadequate, so here's
another stab. The original post was concerning subs and bass lines,
etc. I hope this helps.
Let's say your playing a Bbm blues, when on the I chord, try
building a line from the A, or the C, or even C#. Generally speaking,
I think building a line from a step above the root of the chord works
well, but virtually any thing will work depending on what position/
register your playing in and whether you're going to play an ascending
line or descending line. However, starting from a fourth above the
chord root is no good, though it might work as a passing tone.
You must also keep in mind the next chord and how you're going
to aproach it. Some guidelines were mentioned in an earlier post
( resolve from whole step above, half step below, etc) This is a
good start, but my ears accept others: half step above, tritone above
or below, thirds, minor thirds, possibly sixths and sevenths (natural
or altered). Use these tastefully and in context. You can make great
use of whole tone scales.
Reed, anybody, did I miss anything? I am kinda pressed for time.
Is my advice good or worthless? As I am not formally trained, I'm not
sure whether or not I make much sense to those who are.
peace,
David