Such a well presented tutorial. Also a great plug for music theory. I have been sliding by for years with ears alone and I know I will grow exponentially when I learn my scales proper. You were killing that bass line improv by the way Brother!
Def be sure to figure out (for the most part) the scales that are EXACTLY the same even in different keys lol!! I spent WAY too much time writing shit out (that's how I commit to memory best) just to realize I wrote like 40 scales that were all played the exact same way on a guitar... Same notes/frets and everything, just with dif root position
Great video man , preach it ! scales , scales scales ! Ive been playing a long time and all through the eighties could never afford tuition chord books and scale books were expensive items , working blind and muddling through kind of kills of any inspiration , but thank god for the internet ! this information is free!
The way you explain things is absolutely brilliant I’ve wanted to know how to write baselines for years and you summed it all up in one video, you are a God send, we appreciate you.. your MIDI pack is amazing too. Keep up the great work bruv💯🙏🏾👊🏾
I love theory in my tutorials! I learn better that way. You won me over when you talked about formula. Many blessings to you for your assistance in my learning process!
Hi Stefan. Love watching your videos. There so insightful. Can you tell me wht are you using to make your audio come out in stereo in your videos please. Feel like I’ve tried everything and nothing is working. Mine comes out in mono smh. Please help…
Hey, I really have to learn this. And I have been trying to learn it for such a long time. I don't know why I've been holding off on clicking the link, but I'm so very glad I did. This is what I've been hoping to add to my sound for quite some time now. One of the best videos and most informative production videos I've seen, hopefully I can finally re-commit just before the summer starts. Great video, thank you.
Great Video, I always knew a formula existed and you put it where "The Goate's (ME) can get it" Moving forward Root - 3 -6 -7 is how I'm starting all my basslines. Thank-you with the most respect!!!! -KD
Really dope ideas this videos is stellar. Little did you know the guy who produced Boo’d up is Rance 1500 who runs a music academy and tells his students to learn their scales all day everyday 🤣😂. Big ups tho I’m saving this video so I can keep coming back to it. 🙏🏽
One thing you could do is use tritone substitution where the 5 should be in 2-5-1 progression. Let the 5 chord stay in the synth and use the tritone substitution in the bass
Appreciate the video Yah has used you have inspire to further my piano scales and my production skills & really dive into daily. I’’ve been dabbling for years Its all click now. Its been exciting feeling. LoVe Shalom Bro!
Dude, loved this video. I have a song in literally the same key, and I'm trying to find a new bass sound for it, and know that I want the same kind of warm, fat analog bass sound like you use in this video. Is this a serum preset?! Love love love this sound!!!
Thank you bro! This is sound is from Native Instruments Super 8. It’s my go to bass at the minute. But I often use once from Monark and U-he Repro. If you have any of those I can point you to the sounds
Thanks Stefan, quick question - at 6:45, when leading down a semitone from a note above, what chords would you use in this scenario if you wanted something to accompany the bass? Some music I hear will use extended chords with their passing bass notes, but I never know which to use because it kind of leaves the main key you're in.
Bro I swear you are a mind reader...after u get the RnB chords obviously you need the base lines.....wish I could double sub geez no one cares about RnB in main stream thank u again
@@stefanguy little do you know u was going to ask if you had any base line tips in that last video but when you're a good content creator you already know what the people need. Salute bro 🤜🏾🤛🏾
@@stefanguy haha... super quick but awesome... i'm more into kpop beats.. make R&B every now and then, so the FXs and techniques i'm still learning alot of them (R&B uses more FXs than kpop at times🤣)
Amazing, I have such a hard time writing bass lines. I have a question though - when you switch between 2 - 5 - 1s, how do you know which ones you should use? Let's say I have a song in D minor, can I choose the landing note (1) to be any note from that scale?
Yo! My English brother. I am enjoying your r&b videos. But can you show us how to get to the change up in the song or bridge like in late 80s and early 90s r&b music
@@stefanguy My guy! Appreciate you! Is there anywhere we can hear your stuff - I had a little look last night but could only really find the educational videos - Would love to hear some of your finished projects!
Nice one Stefan, great tutorial as always! quick question, Do you ever find that some samples are harder to come up with a bass line for than others? I mean I know you're a music theory wizard, but personally, I struggle with this sometimes.
Thanks man! And 100%, especially if the sample already has a bassline. In those cases I’ll often try use EQ to filter out as much of the bass as possible. Even still, samples will often limit you in terms of what bass notes you can play if they have long chord progressions. The less chords it has the more freedom you have I’d say. That’s why I like going for simple samples that have 1 or 2 chords in them. Also, I’m not quite the music theory wizard yet, but i’m trying haha. Thank you man!
1:30 What's the best way to identify the name of the scale, once you established the individual notes, but you lack the knowledge to connect those single notes to their corresponding scale / key? I always struggle with this due to limitations in my music theory.
Google a chart if you don't know them by heart. It's what I do. Though usually I start writing by picking a scale then it's just a matter of sticking to that scale in all my instruments. If you sample (which I rarely do) I've heard from some of my friends that some sites will give you info on what key the sample is in
dunno if this is long shot, but those reverse guitars are amazing. Do you mind sharing how you made that? or where the loop is from? Thank you for your work
Play the chords as you normally would. If you have any moving notes in the chord, be careful not to do too much too fast....you can add some verb if you like or a nice atmospheric sound adds to the flavor, but doesn't have to be used. Once you get a progression you like......apply reverse to it.....enjoy
This is dope fr. I like the focus on theory...we gotta stop running away from it lol
Thank you bro!! And 100% man haha
100% Agree with you.
Facts!!! 💯💯💯
I've been doing some of these by ear not knowing what I was playing, it's cool to have it all put into theoretical context!
Dope, for sure, it’s always nice to have the theory behind it too! Being self taught i’m still catching up on theory
Such a well presented tutorial. Also a great plug for music theory. I have been sliding by for years with ears alone and I know I will grow exponentially when I learn my scales proper. You were killing that bass line improv by the way Brother!
Yo Joseph! Appreciate it bro! 100% man
Def be sure to figure out (for the most part) the scales that are EXACTLY the same even in different keys lol!!
I spent WAY too much time writing shit out (that's how I commit to memory best) just to realize I wrote like 40 scales that were all played the exact same way on a guitar... Same notes/frets and everything, just with dif root position
Great video man , preach it ! scales , scales scales ! Ive been playing a long time and all through the eighties could never afford tuition chord books and scale books were expensive items , working blind and muddling through kind of kills of any inspiration , but thank god for the internet ! this information is free!
The way you explain things is absolutely brilliant
I’ve wanted to know how to write baselines for years and you summed it all up in one video, you are a God send, we appreciate you.. your MIDI pack is amazing too. Keep up the great work bruv💯🙏🏾👊🏾
Thank you so much for your kind words man, means a lot! Happy to hear you found the video useful and like my MIDI pack!! Much love! 🙏🏾👊🏾
I love theory in my tutorials! I learn better that way. You won me over when you talked about formula. Many blessings to you for your assistance in my learning process!
Those sounds work so perfectly together. That bass pluck sounds beautiful.
Been watching tutorials for 15 years and this is by far the dopest one yet. Thank you
It's great to learn things from someone who can really play, make it much more understanding and enjoyable. Thanks You!
As an English learner, now I will never get QUINTESSENTIAL out of my mind.
😂 it was the last time I promise lol
It’s a quintessential word 😂😅
😄
Yooo this was dope Stefan! You broke down the theory of the methods and showed how to do it in the process. More videos like this and R&B! ✊🏾
Thank you bro, appreciate it man!
Hi Stefan. Love watching your videos. There so insightful. Can you tell me wht are you using to make your audio come out in stereo in your videos please. Feel like I’ve tried everything and nothing is working. Mine comes out in mono smh. Please help…
Very intuitive bro! Please don't change..
Thank you! Glad you thought so bro! 🙏🏾
This is mad appreciated..been struggling with bass for a long time and you very clearly explained what I’ve been hearing in my head for years.
Awww thank you for this! I need a good bassline for a song I’m working on and now I have a guide!! Excellent tutorial! :)
Hey Sunny! That’s awesome to hear, glad I could share this with you!
Just from the video itself I'm gonna grab that M32. Thanks for this.
Sweet little keyboard! Love it!
love your vids man
Thank you man! Much love!! 🙏🏾
I'm a drummer & love tight bass lines. The video & explanation/playing is tight and on point!!
Just commenting to prod the algorithm. Nice work bro
Ah bless you bro! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 appreciated it!
Hey, I really have to learn this. And I have been trying to learn it for such a long time. I don't know why I've been holding off on clicking the link, but I'm so very glad I did. This is what I've been hoping to add to my sound for quite some time now. One of the best videos and most informative production videos I've seen, hopefully I can finally re-commit just before the summer starts. Great video, thank you.
That’s what’s up. Scales are very important in music
100% bro!!
Great Video, I always knew a formula existed and you put it where "The Goate's (ME) can get it" Moving forward Root - 3 -6 -7 is how I'm starting all my basslines. Thank-you with the most respect!!!! -KD
Great tips and tutorial!
Honestly my favorite person to listen to. Beats and music theory are dope. Have learned a lot from listening to this 'Guy ' :)
Really dope ideas this videos is stellar. Little did you know the guy who produced Boo’d up is Rance 1500 who runs a music academy and tells his students to learn their scales all day everyday 🤣😂. Big ups tho I’m saving this video so I can keep coming back to it. 🙏🏽
Can you do a video on using augmented chords in RnB?
Sure thanks for the suggestion! I thought I had one, but just realised I only covered diminished and half-diminished chords!
Quick and comprehensive - and that last bass line was it!
Thank you man!
Great way to relay the info. So thankful for this.
this is a master class on developing a soulful bass line. I will study this. thank you!
One thing you could do is use tritone substitution where the 5 should be in 2-5-1 progression. Let the 5 chord stay in the synth and use the tritone substitution in the bass
I’ve heard this before but definitely need to explore and understand it more. Could you point me to any good tutorials or posts on it?
wouldnt this make the bass line sound really crunchy and dissonant?
@@stefanguy I don't know of any specific tutorials on it
@@twodizzy2979 Not necessarily, its not something that would you would use regularly
@@BuenoLaidley ok so its a spice note 🌶
Fire video. Thank you
Thanks man! 🙏🏾
Nice bruh! very musical phat R&B bass line and the #7 pass tone is dope very subtle but very smooth thank you great job!
Such a helpful video, thanks so much! I'm glad someone is actually focusing on theory 😆.
Appreciate the video Yah has used you have inspire to further my piano scales and my production skills & really dive into daily. I’’ve been dabbling for years Its all click now. Its been exciting feeling. LoVe Shalom Bro!
Bro your a genius! I love it!!! It’s so....QUINTESSENTIAL! 😂🤣
😂 much love bro! Appreciate you man! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I really like this video. It put some things in focus with RnB basses.
Your tutorials have really helped my beat making! Thank you!
That thick bass :)
Very good Tutorial!! And you're explaining it smoothly.
Yoooo thank uuuuu!!! Needed this!!
loved this step by step! So helpful! Subscribedddd!
so well explained! thank you so much stefan!!
Thank you!
Brilliant lesson, thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gift of music. It’s appreciated.
Much love bro! Thanks for watching and supporting! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
youre very talented man
Dope! Great job bro!
Thanks man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yessir I needed this video and I haven't even watched it 😤
Haha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Man Stefan you need to create a theory piano course. Im ready to buy
Or maybe I just need to sign up with Melodics
I have something in the works! But yeah def check out melodics. I’ll let everyone know when what i’m cooking is ready!!
@@stefanguy cool
You earned my sub ! You killed this tutorial. Straight to the point. Exactly what I needed. Thank you 🙏🏽💪🏽💯
Correct guy 🙌🏾
ive been trying the hardest to incorporate these basslines in my beats, bless!
Glad I could share this with you man!
Dude, loved this video. I have a song in literally the same key, and I'm trying to find a new bass sound for it, and know that I want the same kind of warm, fat analog bass sound like you use in this video. Is this a serum preset?! Love love love this sound!!!
Thank you bro! This is sound is from Native Instruments Super 8. It’s my go to bass at the minute. But I often use once from Monark and U-he Repro. If you have any of those I can point you to the sounds
@@stefanguy if you could point me to some Monark sounds it would be much appreciated 🙏🏽😁
🔥💥🔥 I'm not even gonna lie I didn't learn nothing I was over here freestylin' every time the beat came on 😜😂😜 Hahahahahahaaaaaa...
Only 12 minutes but I feel like I have been here for 30 because I am learning so much
8 Months Late But Right On Time. 🤟🏾😎🎹
relative 2-5-1 getting into chords other than the I is a great tip
Thanks Stefan, quick question - at 6:45, when leading down a semitone from a note above, what chords would you use in this scenario if you wanted something to accompany the bass? Some music I hear will use extended chords with their passing bass notes, but I never know which to use because it kind of leaves the main key you're in.
Thanks for helping us out!
You’re welcome brother, thanks for supporting man 🙏🏾
This is dope bruh thanks
Thanks bro!
Niiiiice!! Super Helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Bro I swear you are a mind reader...after u get the RnB chords obviously you need the base lines.....wish I could double sub geez no one cares about RnB in main stream thank u again
Haha yeah that was my thinking too! Appreciate you man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@stefanguy little do you know u was going to ask if you had any base line tips in that last video but when you're a good content creator you already know what the people need. Salute bro 🤜🏾🤛🏾
nice video. can you make a video on the loop? the one you used in this video.
Thanks bro! Yeah I could possibly do a video on how I made it! It was actually super quick just for this vid haha
@@stefanguy haha... super quick but awesome... i'm more into kpop beats.. make R&B every now and then, so the FXs and techniques i'm still learning alot of them (R&B uses more FXs than kpop at times🤣)
Thanks for the tutorials I find them very quintessential 😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the help... i mainly write bass line on SP1200, and it's not easy :) (have to play all by ear, using plastic drum trigger pads)
Thanks bro... great tutorial
Thank you bro!!
Great video!
Thank you!
Let’s go!!! 🙌🏾
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so dope thanks
bro ur incredible... thank u....
I thought jodeci was finna go oooohyeeeeah! lol! 🔥🔥
Looool 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Appreciate you big dog 💯❤️
Low end therapy
Nice vid bro
Thanks man!!
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching!!
This dude is eloquent af
😄 thank you man
Just found this thank you
My guy STEFAN
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Amazing, I have such a hard time writing bass lines. I have a question though - when you switch between 2 - 5 - 1s, how do you know which ones you should use? Let's say I have a song in D minor, can I choose the landing note (1) to be any note from that scale?
Where can I hear this quintessential beat? Beautiful
Back again ... and Subscribed 🎶👍
Hey Chris thanks man!!!
Great vid. Can u show how u made that reverse guitar loop? It was super dope
can you make a video on how you made the sound loop for beginners?
Love it
Thanks bro!
Yo! My English brother. I am enjoying your r&b videos. But can you show us how to get to the change up in the song or bridge like in late 80s and early 90s r&b music
Tight! Is that a NI bass patch?
Thanks man, yeah it's from Super 8 "Daveland Bass" - sguy.co/super-8
@@stefanguy My guy! Appreciate you! Is there anywhere we can hear your stuff - I had a little look last night but could only really find the educational videos - Would love to hear some of your finished projects!
im going to use my moog for the bass
Wish I had one!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro!
How did I whistle the Bass run down at 8:16 just before you played it haha! #Wavelength #UsualSuspectMovements
This is dope Which bass in super 8 is that
Thanks bro! It's called Daveland
Nice one Stefan, great tutorial as always! quick question,
Do you ever find that some samples are harder to come up with a bass line for than others?
I mean I know you're a music theory wizard, but personally, I struggle with this sometimes.
Thanks man! And 100%, especially if the sample already has a bassline. In those cases I’ll often try use EQ to filter out as much of the bass as possible. Even still, samples will often limit you in terms of what bass notes you can play if they have long chord progressions. The less chords it has the more freedom you have I’d say. That’s why I like going for simple samples that have 1 or 2 chords in them. Also, I’m not quite the music theory wizard yet, but i’m trying haha. Thank you man!
I love your lessons and I'm thankfull for more this one
LEH GO!!!
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
He's good 👍
Thanks Donny!
Dope...which plugin is that?
Thank you bro. Super 8 by Native Instruments
"Quintessential" That is all 😂🔥🎶
An another amazing video brother. The reverse loop guitar in the background where can I find it? Or some like it? Thanks brother.
5:22 ii-v-i
This melody sounds too good!
Can we get the sample of the melody 😳
1:30 What's the best way to identify the name of the scale, once you established the individual notes, but you lack the knowledge to connect those single notes to their corresponding scale / key? I always struggle with this due to limitations in my music theory.
Google a chart if you don't know them by heart. It's what I do. Though usually I start writing by picking a scale then it's just a matter of sticking to that scale in all my instruments. If you sample (which I rarely do) I've heard from some of my friends that some sites will give you info on what key the sample is in
dunno if this is long shot, but those reverse guitars are amazing. Do you mind sharing how you made that? or where the loop is from? Thank you for your work
Use reverb like a lot of reverb
Play the chords as you normally would. If you have any moving notes in the chord, be careful not to do too much too fast....you can add some verb if you like or a nice atmospheric sound adds to the flavor, but doesn't have to be used. Once you get a progression you like......apply reverse to it.....enjoy
Dat 🔥🔥🔥
Great video, what keyboard are you playing on ?
Thanks man, it’s the Komplete Kontrol M32 from native instruments sguy.co/komplete-m32