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Singing bass lines


grayn
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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?

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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.

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