Your trademark

[karmapavementplan]

I thought it might be cool if people posted what their trademark or "thing" was when they played bass/wrote their bass lines.

My personal one is I always prefer playing the higher frets around 12th and above.

Oh, I also play slap bass with my penis... the women love my calluses.

[oak tree]

I reference YYZ in every song.

[karmapavementplan]

yyz?

[Jimbobntnr]

My thing is that I respond to threads with an answer that shows that I clearly didn’t read the original question very well.

[Sammy_L_D]

YYZ is that one song where the bass line goes "PINGa-pa-PINGa-PA-boo, PINGa-pa-PINGa-PA-boo, BAboo".

[:amaze:]

YYZ is that one song where the bass line goes "PINGa-pa-PINGa-PA-boo, PINGa-pa-PINGa-PA-boo, BAboo".

no, its more like "badadadadada-da-DA, badadadadada-da-DA-DA-duh."



:amaze:

[Sablate McNuff]

YYZ is an instrumental by Rush. It's considered one of their hardest songs to play, at least bass-wise.


I use a lot of 3-fret chromatics when I play. Here's an example of the main bassline to one song I have partially written:

C||---------*-------------------|---------*-----------------------|
G||---------R-------------7-----|---------R-11-10-9---------------|
D||---------E-------7-8-9---9---|---------E---------11-10-9-7\9---|
A||---------S-7-8-9-------------|---------S-----------------------|
E||--7----7-T-------------------|--7----7-T-----------------------|
B||---------*-------------------|---------*-----------------------|

|||--Q----S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-E.--|--Q----S-S--S--S-S--S--S-S-S--E.-|

Also, when I write, I really like to use a lot of sus2 chords. I feel that the lack of a third leaves the chords general tonality somewhat ambiguous and interpretive, as it can be either major or minor depending on where it's placed in the progression.

[Sablate McNuff]

My thing is that I respond to threads with an answer that shows that I clearly didn’t read the original question very well.

lmaorgasm.

Thank you, Jamey, for existing.

[rh15951]

All my basslines are "Take the power back" in a different key each time.

[BenJammin]

All of my basslines induce narcolepsy.

[Linkinbassist]

all my bass lines are in 3/4, regardless of the actual time signature at hand.

[fenderbassjtt]

my solos are my trademark

[Left Shoe]

every song i quote sun ra

*hopes someone gets this*

[irishslappop]

im a fifth whore.

[Akira]

All of my basslines induce narcolepsy.

True fact.

[BullDoG_37]

all my bass lines dont actually involve any bass at all

[Richi]

I'm a fan of 6ths. Think it sounds lovely when used right.

[EADGC]

the major 6th is the underrated interval imo

[edgebass5]

It all depends on how I'm playing...

Slapping: Either OHP fills, or popping the seventh then hammering-on to the root (i.e. at the octave)
Finger: Rocco Prestia type stacatto
Pick: Chromatic runs starting a fifth above the root and heading back down

[lemoley]

i rip off other bassists and claim it to be my own work

[muthafunkabass]

Normal speed lines (for thrash anyway) I tend to use a lot of ghost notes and syncopated pedaltone stuff. At faster speeds my lines tend to gallop or if I'm riding a note I tend to groove in a triplet feel.

[Richi]

the major 6th is the underrated interval imo

Totally agree there. Doesn't see enough use.

Perhaps that adds to its charm though?

[Efrim]

I slide.

[trumpeter]

Normal speed lines (for thrash anyway) I tend to use a lot of ghost notes and syncopated pedaltone stuff. At faster speeds my lines tend to gallop or if I'm riding a note I tend to groove in a triplet feel.

No way.

[Jimbobntnr]

please don't buy into the farce that the 6th is special or superior to any other interval. It's only use is for nubs to be able to say "My bass plays teh 6th its teh roxxor ur teh sux".
unless your current interval is broken you will see no gain by using a 6th.

[Efrim]

please don't buy into the farce that the 6th is special or superior to any other interval. It's only use is for nubs to be able to say "My bass plays teh 6th its teh roxxor ur teh sux".
unless your current interval is broken you will see no gain by using a 6th.

I think its quite clear that the sixth has been demonized by today's liberal media.

[muthafunkabass]

No way.
Yes way, I am generic.

[Akira]

Are ghost notes actually audible in thrash?

[BenJammin]

True fact.

I should warn you
I go to sleep
You won't know when I go to sleep
Because I'm not tired
I'm not tired
I just sleep

/Ben Folds

[edgebass5]

Are ghost notes actually audible in thrash?

I was wondering about that...

[Left Shoe]

im going to go with a resounding no on that one

[muthafunkabass]

Are ghost notes actually audible in thrash?
I meant like mutes, when I make the lines. "daduhda-daDUHdaduh-daduh"

[Left Shoe]

oh, that was completely understandable

[muthafunkabass]

Well that's what you get with text communication.

[BenJammin]

Well.

No.

See, mutes =/= ghost notes.

[muthafunkabass]

Ok.

[Left Shoe]

Well.

No.

See, mutes =/= ghost notes.

explain that one to me

[BenJammin]

explain that one to me

I was always taught that a ghost note isn't a note you actually play, but 'ghost' play so as to continue the feel of the piece, whereas a mute, you're actually plucking the muted string.

Basically, the difference is that you're not supposed to hear a ghost note.

[Akira]

Lawlz. Nice ninja Ben.

[muthafunkabass]

Are ghost notes actually audible in thrash?
I was always taught that a ghost note isn't a note you actually play, but 'ghost' play so as to continue the feel of the piece, whereas a mute, you're actually plucking the muted string.

Basically, the difference is that you're not supposed to hear a ghost note.
So then ghost notes wouldn't be audible in any genre...

[BenJammin]

I thought that was the point. :/ Ghost notes are for feel, not sound. That's my knowledge of it.

[muthafunkabass]

Well as along as Akira is wrong.



/;)

[Akira]

I always thought a ghost note was like the opposite of an accented note.

[muthafunkabass]

So it's less noticed than a normal note rather than more noticable? Isn't that a form of accenting a note too?

[Stuff]

I take off my pants and jacket at every show.

[funkyhoney]

So it's less noticed than a normal note rather than more noticable? Isn't that a form of accenting a note too?

Accent: In music, an accent is an emphasis placed on a particular note, either as a result of its context or specifically indicated by an accent mark. A tonic accent is an emphasis on a note by virtue of being higher in pitch than surrounding notes. ...

Ghost note: Ghost notes are musical notes occurring in a rhythmic figure which are purposely deemphasized, often nearly to the point of silence.


No.

[Left Shoe]

Accent: In music, an accent is an emphasis placed on a particular note, either as a result of its context or specifically indicated by an accent mark. A tonic accent is an emphasis on a note by virtue of being higher in pitch than surrounding notes. ...

Ghost note: Ghost notes are musical notes occurring in a rhythmic figure which are purposely deemphasized, often nearly to the point of silence.


No.
this

[muthafunkabass]

So is Ben right or Akira?

[funkyhoney]

So is Ben right or Akira?

I don't know, nor particularly care, as I am far too lazy to read the entire thread to find out what we're even talking about.

[BenJammin]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/sius/blarinblarresizehz1.jpg

[Mr. Grill]

I use a lot of dead/muted notes, and enjoy the use of dissonance.

[trumpeter]

I'm a whore for pentatonic riffs.

[:amaze:]

i always try to be the drunkest person in the room when i play. it usually goes over well.




:amaze:

[EADGC]

this

+1

Akira is right, it's the oppose of an accent


a muted note can be a ghost, but a ghost doesn't have to be a mute

[Trevo]

I play shirtless.

[Az_Holl]

I have this really bad habit (that i probably stole from Sheehan) when i have to bend every note as far as humanly possible, then hit it with a pinch harmonic and thene slide down the neck.

Not cool :p

[Left Shoe]

+1

Akira is right, it's the oppose of an accent


a muted note can be a ghost, but a ghost doesn't have to be an accent

did you read the post, a ghost is the complete opposite of an accent

[blacklungfever]

with the jazz trio I play a lot of polyrhythms, along with the drummer while the piano player stays with the original 4/4 swung feel.

I also use a lot of ghost notes/muted notes/whatever the hell they are with the reggae band. I use a lot of palm muting too.

I always thought a ghost note was the same as a muted note, or at least a really quiet note. Kind of like ghost notes on the snare, barely audible.

[Spazzout22]

i always try to be the drunkest person in the room when i play. it usually goes over well.




:amaze:

I tried that once... I thought I was doing pretty well... got amazingly drunk but still was able to actually play... Then my ****ing guitarist drinks two pitchers an hour before our show and has to lean against the wall the entire time cuz he can't stand up. What a ****ing show off. also... our singer had to tune his guitar for him. End point, the show was a booming success...

[Jody LeCompte]

The only thing I can think of that isn't completely generic is my hip hop playing. When I'm playing hop I'malways playing with my thumb, in the higher register, with my tone knob rolled completely off.

[EADGC]

did you read the post, a ghost is the complete opposite of an accent


which is why I said "+1"

did you read mine?

[Left Shoe]

you said 'a ghost doesnt have to be an accent'. a ghost CANT be an accent.

[BenJammin]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/sius/blarinblarresizehz1.jpg

Just because I feel this sums up the thread.

[EADGC]

you said 'a ghost doesnt have to be an accent'. a ghost CANT be an accent.
typo, I meant to say mute

[aria]

probbly shredding at full volume

[I_WEAR_RED_PANTS]

i learn alot of show tunes so when someone says play a song, i play a show tune and that'll keep em happy.

[:amaze:]

I tried that once... I thought I was doing pretty well... got amazingly drunk but still was able to actually play... Then my ****ing guitarist drinks two pitchers an hour before our show and has to lean against the wall the entire time cuz he can't stand up. What a ****ing show off. also... our singer had to tune his guitar for him. End point, the show was a booming success...

haha my guitarist gets worse when he drinks a lot, too.


pansies.



:amaze:

[Dark_Hero]

I always tap out riffs that can be played normally.

[Misanthropic]

i'm stuck in the scale in which i'm playing, i.e. i never play any non-harmonic notes. trying to get away from it though.

i also play 8th note octaves over every snare fill.

[EADGC]

I always quote Wankering for Sade

[Richi]

I always quote Wankering for Sade

Haha...quality.

Wow I actually laughed at your location thingy...

[Phalanx]

I have a habit of polyrhythm-ing (which sounds a lot harder than it is)

[aria]

you said 'a ghost doesnt have to be an accent'. a ghost CANT be an accent.

by the way of course it can

[Jimbobntnr]

I'm nominating this thread full o' win for sticky.

[tomtom]

i'm a 5ths whore ...
and i use runs that aren't in any specific/the wrong key WAY to often ... gotta love chromatic scales

[ROM]

WTF is a bass?

[EADGC]

by the way of course it can


phil u r challenged how do u act

[Akira]

i'm stuck in the scale in which i'm playing, i.e. i never play any non-harmonic notes. trying to get away from it though.

i also play 8th note octaves over every snare fill.

*chromatic

[Left Shoe]

phil u r challenged how do u act

indifferent.

[The Chemist]

G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|o---------------------------6-9------6-9-------8-11-------8-11--------------------6-4-7--9-9---6-7--o| A|o-------6-9-------6-9---7-7------7-7-------9-9--------9-9----------------x-7-----------------7------o| E|----7-7-------7-7------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

I play a lot of ska...

[The Chemist]

and I put trills into EVERYTHING.

[thelowsoundofbass]

I like to drop the first beat, triplets with a muted note as the second note with a rest after. I also like to do a slide from the high octave of a note to the low octave on the first beat of a song that I play.

lowsound

[EADGC]

indifferent.

but you were getting all up in my grill about that, then once aria calls you out on it you shut right up

what gives :-/

[Left Shoe]

i know im right, aria knows hes right, as long as we both know, its cool

[sr800bkBassist]

sometimes i just kill for fun. it's my thing.

[EADGC]

i know im right, aria knows hes right, as long as we both know, its cool


lawl


well

I'm not trying to perpetuate an argument, just geniunely curious as to how a ghost can be an accent ben bro

[tomtom]

I also like to do a slide from the high octave of a note to the low octave on the first beat of a song that I play.

lowsound

same ...

everytime our drummer counts us in, on the 4th best i'll do a slide from the high octave down to the low octave, ready for the first beat of the first bar. i think the rest of my band get's the shits with it ... i also have like 2 fills that i use ALL the time, and i slide heaps ...

[Spazzout22]

lawl


well

I'm not trying to perpetuate an argument, just geniunely curious as to how a ghost can be an accent ben bro

Accent is a way of playing a note, not a general term for note emphasis... it's a quicker, sharper attack with a faster delay (rough description I know). You can still play a note that way but have it be a de-emphasised note in a series...

For example, play all your notes like that and have them all Forte except one Piano. You've just found a "ghost" note that's played with an accent.

[Jimothy the 33rd]

At the moment, I'm playing broken major 9th chords and sometimes tapping the 8ve of the 5th or 9th quite a lot.
Apart from that, I got through phases of what I play.
I like to use 5ths 9ths and octaves in syncopation with the drums or guitar, depending on what style/chord progression I'm playing with.
I'm quite fond of descending chromatic fills from the high 8ve down to the 5th

[mick7]

this is what i use to warm up:

finger - 'pulling teeth'
pick - 'violent and funky'

[Jimbobntnr]

At the moment, I'm playing broken major 9th chords and sometimes tapping the 8ve of the 5th or 9th quite a lot.
Apart from that, I got through phases of what I play.
I like to use 5ths 9ths and octaves in syncopation with the drums or guitar, depending on what style/chord progression I'm playing with.
I'm quite fond of descending chromatic fills from the high 8ve down to the 5th

Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon™?

[Sablate McNuff]

"Russel, I believe I volunteered for the hand job."

[Singh]

i'm brown

[josh3184]

brown five?

[Jimothy the 33rd]

Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon™?

huh?
I'm not in a limo