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
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!
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.
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!
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…
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!
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
@@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!
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. 🙏🏽
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
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!
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
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 🤜🏾🤛🏾
My iZoptope plugins don’t work in Logic but work standalone. (RX8). U-he plugins work, native plugins work for the most part, I think I had issues with Raum and one or two others from Native. However i’ve been able to use those same effects via Guitar Rig. All my synth plugins work, Serum etc. Cable Guys plugins work. I haven’t loaded on any of my Waves plugins yet. Most plugins are supported through Rosetta 2 now. I don’t think any I own work natively yet which is a shame
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.
Thanks man! So the 2-5-1 is always played in the key of the note you want to arrive at (the 1 in 2-5-1). So if I want to land on C I'd play the 2-5-1 in the key of C (D, G, C). If I want to land on A I'd play the 2-5-1 in the key of A (B, E, A). I hope that makes sense. However, the notes of the 2-5-1s in this video, were actually in the key of B minor still. As we were just playing bass notes. If we played the corresponding chords, we would have played some notes outside the key.
@@stefanguy Great way of explaining the 2-5-1 concept in this post, I"ve been playing keys for years and I'm still learning how to apply the 2-5-1! Like always Great Vid!!
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 bro! Haha! Links in the description but it’s from Native Instruments Super 8.. can’t remember what it’s called but it’s the only one that sounds like that under Basses so you can’t miss it!
@@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🤣)
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
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!!! 💯💯💯
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
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
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'm not even gonna lie I didn't learn nothing I was over here freestylin' every time the beat came on 😜😂😜 Hahahahahahaaaaaa...
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 😂😅
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Good stuff. Lol I wonder how R.kelly naturally knew all of this.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Those sounds work so perfectly together. That bass pluck sounds beautiful.
Bro your a genius! I love it!!! It’s so....QUINTESSENTIAL! 😂🤣
😂 much love bro! Appreciate you man! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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!
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…
I find R&B basslines typically follow a Blues progression, as a bass player. I guess you can write anything you like.
looking for those late 90s to early 2000s RnB drums...any idea where to look?
Just from the video itself I'm gonna grab that M32. Thanks for this.
Sweet little keyboard! Love it!
8 Months Late But Right On Time. 🤟🏾😎🎹
How can I use my online keyboard with this course please thanks
Such a helpful video, thanks so much! I'm glad someone is actually focusing on theory 😆.
that minor scale has always CONFUSED me. hmmm
melodics teaching everything ? i have no knowledge on theory or even how to play, just have a good ear
Just commenting to prod the algorithm. Nice work bro
Ah bless you bro! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 appreciated it!
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
It's great to learn things from someone who can really play, make it much more understanding and enjoyable. Thanks You!
im going to use my moog for the bass
Wish I had one!
Cheat Code*** Use wave candy it will give you all the notes played
Been watching tutorials for 15 years and this is by far the dopest one yet. Thank you
Thanks for the tutorials I find them very quintessential 😂😂😂😂😂
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Thanks bro!
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
I thought jodeci was finna go oooohyeeeeah! lol! 🔥🔥
Looool 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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!
whats that bassline pluck called bro?
You earned my sub ! You killed this tutorial. Straight to the point. Exactly what I needed. Thank you 🙏🏽💪🏽💯
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.
That’s what’s up. Scales are very important in music
100% bro!!
Very intuitive bro! Please don't change..
Thank you! Glad you thought so bro! 🙏🏾
5:22 ii-v-i
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. 🙏🏽
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)
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
Just found this thank you
Hi can I get the course please
What can you call the super 8 sound in the background? I want to find something similar among the instruments I have.
how did you do the reversed guitar?
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!
An another amazing video brother. The reverse loop guitar in the background where can I find it? Or some like it? Thanks brother.
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
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 🤜🏾🤛🏾
Does your M1 mac Support all plugins?
My iZoptope plugins don’t work in Logic but work standalone. (RX8). U-he plugins work, native plugins work for the most part, I think I had issues with Raum and one or two others from Native. However i’ve been able to use those same effects via Guitar Rig. All my synth plugins work, Serum etc. Cable Guys plugins work. I haven’t loaded on any of my Waves plugins yet. Most plugins are supported through Rosetta 2 now. I don’t think any I own work natively yet which is a shame
@@stefanguy Thanks Brother, Love from India for all your stuff ❤️❤️
This dude is eloquent af
😄 thank you man
jodeci and the dream
Quick question just got the mk32 and can't figure out how to use note repeat for my hi hats how do I do that on the mk32 thank you
so dope thanks
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!!!! Quick question!! When you went to G 2-5-1 didnt you go out of B minor?
Thanks man! So the 2-5-1 is always played in the key of the note you want to arrive at (the 1 in 2-5-1). So if I want to land on C I'd play the 2-5-1 in the key of C (D, G, C). If I want to land on A I'd play the 2-5-1 in the key of A (B, E, A). I hope that makes sense.
However, the notes of the 2-5-1s in this video, were actually in the key of B minor still. As we were just playing bass notes. If we played the corresponding chords, we would have played some notes outside the key.
@@stefanguy Great way of explaining the 2-5-1 concept in this post, I"ve been playing keys for years and I'm still learning how to apply the 2-5-1! Like always Great Vid!!
I really like this video. It put some things in focus with RnB basses.
How did I whistle the Bass run down at 8:16 just before you played it haha! #Wavelength #UsualSuspectMovements
Low end therapy
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!
Only 12 minutes but I feel like I have been here for 30 because I am learning so much
Do you check potential business emails from your website?
Where can I hear this quintessential beat? Beautiful
Fire video. Thank you
Thanks 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 🙏🏽😁
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Dope...which plugin is that?
Thank you bro. Super 8 by Native Instruments
I'm a drummer & love tight bass lines. The video & explanation/playing is tight and on point!!
Honestly my favorite person to listen to. Beats and music theory are dope. Have learned a lot from listening to this 'Guy ' :)
Hey, pls can you tell the name of the bass on logic pro library?
Hey this bass is from Super 8 by Native Instruments, it's called Daveland
@@stefanguy thank you !
Nice one! Where can we find that bass preset though? Lol 👀
Thanks bro! Haha! Links in the description but it’s from Native Instruments Super 8.. can’t remember what it’s called but it’s the only one that sounds like that under Basses so you can’t miss it!
@@stefanguy 🙏🏽 appreciate you my guy!
This melody sounds too good!
Can we get the sample of the melody 😳
this is a master class on developing a soulful bass line. I will study this. thank you!
can you make a video on how you made the sound loop for beginners?
Dat 🔥🔥🔥
Yessir I needed this video and I haven't even watched it 😤
Haha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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🤣)
This is dope bruh thanks
Thanks bro!
Great vid. Can u show how u made that reverse guitar loop? It was super dope
Appreciate you big dog 💯❤️
Is it just me or does the loop hit different at 1.5x speed? lol
Thanks bro... great tutorial
Thank you bro!!
Great way to relay the info. So thankful for this.
relative 2-5-1 getting into chords other than the I is a great tip
Very good Tutorial!! And you're explaining it smoothly.
This is dope Which bass in super 8 is that
Thanks bro! It's called Daveland
Niiiiice!! Super Helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Where is this bass from (vst?
Super 8 by Native Instruments
Hi ! Nice Video. What is that loop ? It sounds terrific !
Thanks man! The reverse guitar is from splice, the rest me! 🙂
@@stefanguy The Bass Part is great also ! I will look on Splice. Thanks !
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
ive been trying the hardest to incorporate these basslines in my beats, bless!
Glad I could share this with you man!
He's good 👍
Thanks Donny!
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
LEH GO!!!
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Wait, what is this bass ?
Super 8 from Native Instruments
Your tutorials have really helped my beat making! Thank you!
My guy STEFAN
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Thanks bro!