Master Melodic Bass Playing

[greghagger]

As bass players we are used to holding down the low end and providing a strong outline of the harmony for the rest of the band. So melodic playing can sometimes be an alien concept. something that we don't have any experience with.

 

But a strategically placed melodic intro or lick can be very poignant, can really make an impact and lift the song to another level. There's something very unique about the bass player covering the high end.

 

So I've put together a lesson with five tips to help you to start mastering melodic playing on the bass. I've used examples from Elton John's 'Rocket Man' and Carole King's 'So Far Away' which both feature excellent examples of creative melodic bass playing.

 

Find out more in my latest YouTube lesson. Free PDF download under the video.