Tonality – the character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key
root – bottom note of a chord
contrary motion – Contrary motion is motion in opposite directions. That is, when one of the lines moves up, the other line moves down (that is, in inversion)
baselines are usually scales found in almost every piece of music
Step 3:Try making a bassline to a chord progress or melody line.
This activity was fun. I enjoyed making the chromatic scale. I struggled with the baseline but I will try to make some more progress with it later. I definitely need more practice with hookpad.
Choice 1:Explore Carol Kaye and James Jamerson’s Profiles in Excellent. These are two bass players are credited with creating some of the best bass lines! Then go for a walk and think of the funky work they created.
After playing with Quizlet, go for a walk and think about bass lines. Think of songs that have great basslines. When you are back from your walk, you might want to research more about the notes that make those basslines stand out?
Screenshot from Quizlet Bass Composition Techniques
Write a brief reflection on your mental meanderings.
STUDIO
Play around with playing the low E string (6th string on the top of the neck) on your guitar. Create a simple three note-ish bassline. Get funky with it. Try different plucking tempos to great the groove. You can even try playing Smoke on the Water
Screenshot from Kidsguitarzone.com
What did you compose? Write a reflection on what you did.
CONTROL ROOM
Record the bass line you developed in the studio.
How was this did the recording go? Write a short reflection.
WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED
Tell your daily story here! Highlight what you learned and enjoyed most and at least one problem you solved. Problem-solving is one of the most important skills you need in life. Employers want to know HOW you get stuff done as much as WHAT you got done.
