grayn Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 As I almost always work out bass lines by ear, over the many years of bass playing, I have mostly made up my own bass lines, although it works with other folks bass parts too. I often sing the bass parts first. More so in the early days but I still do it now, sometimes. I think your voice seems to naturally tune itself to music. It also allows you to be more original and counter melodic, when needed. I guess it's an alternative to relying on scales and other formats, that are also very useful, of course. Anyone else use this method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Only just started to do this. I have always thought it was for those with perfect pitch Getting to grips is going to take time but I'm in it for the long haul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 yes - drives my wife up the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yes, I do it too. Even though I only occasionally do BVs I end up hoarse after every gig and rehearsal because I sing everything I do, often tunelessly (hopefuly not the BVs), and have to steer clear of the mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I do it. It's really useful for getting ideas in your head onto your fingers quickly. I also sing most scales/modes and notation when I practice. I would advise anyone to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I always do that BUT i can never work out the bass lines i've "written" by singing! Any tips? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 That's how I have always done it. Fortunately for everybody else I sing them in my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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