How to write dope rnb basslines

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Komentáře • 237

  • @trentonkipps
    @trentonkipps Před 3 lety +120

    This is dope fr. I like the focus on theory...we gotta stop running away from it lol

  • @nemyaprod
    @nemyaprod Před 3 lety +50

    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!

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +6

      Dope, for sure, it’s always nice to have the theory behind it too! Being self taught i’m still catching up on theory

  • @BKthaGr808
    @BKthaGr808 Před 3 lety +4

    Those sounds work so perfectly together. That bass pluck sounds beautiful.

  • @trelevels1480
    @trelevels1480 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @Tobes1100
    @Tobes1100 Před 3 lety

    Your tutorials have really helped my beat making! Thank you!

  • @theycallmedub
    @theycallmedub Před rokem +1

    Been watching tutorials for 15 years and this is by far the dopest one yet. Thank you

  • @VthatGuy1
    @VthatGuy1 Před rokem +1

    It's great to learn things from someone who can really play, make it much more understanding and enjoyable. Thanks You!

  • @alessandrobernardi3938

    Very good Tutorial!! And you're explaining it smoothly.

  • @JC-oq9mb
    @JC-oq9mb Před 2 lety +3

    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!

  • @remyslim1756
    @remyslim1756 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @ayshasword
    @ayshasword Před 3 lety

    loved this step by step! So helpful! Subscribedddd!

  • @atomboyd
    @atomboyd Před 5 měsíci

    Great way to relay the info. So thankful for this.

  • @1000eyes55
    @1000eyes55 Před 3 lety

    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!

  • @steveclifford6893
    @steveclifford6893 Před 3 lety +2

    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!

  • @djsilent01
    @djsilent01 Před 3 lety

    I really like this video. It put some things in focus with RnB basses.

  • @apisdude
    @apisdude Před rokem

    this is a master class on developing a soulful bass line. I will study this. thank you!

  • @semyonboyk0
    @semyonboyk0 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant lesson, thank you for sharing

  • @unicornsunglasses1011
    @unicornsunglasses1011 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a helpful video, thanks so much! I'm glad someone is actually focusing on theory 😆.

  • @JavierMelodico
    @JavierMelodico Před 2 lety +2

    You earned my sub ! You killed this tutorial. Straight to the point. Exactly what I needed. Thank you 🙏🏽💪🏽💯

  • @mikeb1824
    @mikeb1824 Před 2 lety

    Yoooo thank uuuuu!!! Needed this!!

  • @keyron_emcee
    @keyron_emcee Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gift of music. It’s appreciated.

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Much love bro! Thanks for watching and supporting! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @ryanspeed4671
    @ryanspeed4671 Před 3 lety

    I'm a drummer & love tight bass lines. The video & explanation/playing is tight and on point!!

  • @sunnymuniz6040
    @sunnymuniz6040 Před 3 lety +4

    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! :)

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Hey Sunny! That’s awesome to hear, glad I could share this with you!

  • @JEtienneMusic
    @JEtienneMusic Před 3 lety +61

    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!

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Yo Joseph! Appreciate it bro! 100% man

    • @phatnana2379
      @phatnana2379 Před 2 lety +2

      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

  • @echobeats3091
    @echobeats3091 Před 2 lety

    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!

  • @mandingo1437
    @mandingo1437 Před 2 lety

    Honestly my favorite person to listen to. Beats and music theory are dope. Have learned a lot from listening to this 'Guy ' :)

  • @soulrydaz
    @soulrydaz Před 3 lety +20

    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💯🙏🏾👊🏾

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +2

      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! 🙏🏾👊🏾

  • @breedsoundstudiosreed2334

    Great tips and tutorial!

  • @sirseno
    @sirseno Před rokem

    so well explained! thank you so much stefan!!

  • @thaexception3406
    @thaexception3406 Před 3 lety

    Quick and comprehensive - and that last bass line was it!

  • @bulletsmichael
    @bulletsmichael Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @MikeBeatzcom
    @MikeBeatzcom Před 2 lety

    Thanks for helping us out!

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 2 lety

      You’re welcome brother, thanks for supporting man 🙏🏾

  • @ASAPJermz
    @ASAPJermz Před 2 lety

    Appreciate you big dog 💯❤️

  • @twodizzy2979
    @twodizzy2979 Před 3 lety +1

    love your vids man

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Thank you man! Much love!! 🙏🏾

  • @krugdotson
    @krugdotson Před 3 lety

    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

  • @latoniathomas5051
    @latoniathomas5051 Před rokem

    so dope thanks

  • @LogicOnLockDown
    @LogicOnLockDown Před 3 lety +5

    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! ✊🏾

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Thank you bro, appreciate it man!

    • @neosoulmusicman
      @neosoulmusicman Před 2 lety

      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…

  • @houseofgraceworship
    @houseofgraceworship Před 8 měsíci

    Fire video. Thank you

  • @uswemusic8267
    @uswemusic8267 Před 2 lety +1

    Very intuitive bro! Please don't change..

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Glad you thought so bro! 🙏🏾

  • @TieDiesel
    @TieDiesel Před 3 lety

    Dope! Great job bro!

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @musadawodu2408
    @musadawodu2408 Před 2 lety

    youre very talented man

  • @majormindsbeats7740
    @majormindsbeats7740 Před rokem

    This is dope bruh thanks

  • @Z3R01d
    @Z3R01d Před 3 lety

    Correct guy 🙌🏾

  • @bernardjames913
    @bernardjames913 Před 2 lety

    bro ur incredible... thank u....

  • @katulamwangi9164
    @katulamwangi9164 Před rokem

    Niiiiice!! Super Helpful

  • @jamalpyfrom4199
    @jamalpyfrom4199 Před 17 dny

    Just found this thank you

  • @JMXCzw
    @JMXCzw Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks bro... great tutorial

  • @defjustice5144
    @defjustice5144 Před 3 lety +2

    Just from the video itself I'm gonna grab that M32. Thanks for this.

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Sweet little keyboard! Love it!

  • @drumatic
    @drumatic Před 2 lety

    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)

  • @TitoSilversax
    @TitoSilversax Před 3 lety +2

    Just commenting to prod the algorithm. Nice work bro

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Ah bless you bro! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 appreciated it!

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz Před 3 lety +1

    Let’s go!!! 🙌🏾

  • @jasonlewis2443
    @jasonlewis2443 Před 2 lety

    Great vid. Can u show how u made that reverse guitar loop? It was super dope

  • @julubeats
    @julubeats Před 3 lety +1

    ive been trying the hardest to incorporate these basslines in my beats, bless!

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad I could share this with you man!

  • @georgewashington7425
    @georgewashington7425 Před 2 lety

    An another amazing video brother. The reverse loop guitar in the background where can I find it? Or some like it? Thanks brother.

  • @sreckodimitrijevic5089

    Love it

  • @hienvuduy7598
    @hienvuduy7598 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @deemomusic1982
    @deemomusic1982 Před 3 lety +3

    Bro your a genius! I love it!!! It’s so....QUINTESSENTIAL! 😂🤣

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      😂 much love bro! Appreciate you man! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @OfficialJunnie
    @OfficialJunnie Před 3 lety +1

    Yessir I needed this video and I haven't even watched it 😤

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Haha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @hitsquadfuze6196
    @hitsquadfuze6196 Před 5 měsíci

    Dat 🔥🔥🔥

  • @LegacyX1000
    @LegacyX1000 Před 11 měsíci

    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. 🙏🏽

  • @BlezzBeats
    @BlezzBeats Před 3 lety

    Where can I hear this quintessential beat? Beautiful

  • @312dasbkilla
    @312dasbkilla Před 4 měsíci

    That’s what’s up. Scales are very important in music

  • @kidinPJs
    @kidinPJs Před 3 lety +1

    Nice vid bro

  • @Tyler-ko8dp
    @Tyler-ko8dp Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @jayjayjaythebrand
    @jayjayjaythebrand Před 3 lety

    can you make a video on how you made the sound loop for beginners?

  • @johnlee4492
    @johnlee4492 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @thelongplaylp
    @thelongplaylp Před 2 lety

    relative 2-5-1 getting into chords other than the I is a great tip

  • @maestro2033
    @maestro2033 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the tutorials I find them very quintessential 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @rayfordreed9304
    @rayfordreed9304 Před 3 lety +6

    Can you do a video on using augmented chords in RnB?

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +8

      Sure thanks for the suggestion! I thought I had one, but just realised I only covered diminished and half-diminished chords!

  • @izycool4444
    @izycool4444 Před 3 lety +2

    I thought jodeci was finna go oooohyeeeeah! lol! 🔥🔥

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      Looool 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @dylanlundgren
    @dylanlundgren Před 3 lety +1

    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!!!

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      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

    • @NoQualmsTheArtist
      @NoQualmsTheArtist Před 3 lety

      @@stefanguy if you could point me to some Monark sounds it would be much appreciated 🙏🏽😁

  • @jeorgemarvel4086
    @jeorgemarvel4086 Před 2 lety

    This melody sounds too good!
    Can we get the sample of the melody 😳

  • @arturskozlovskis124
    @arturskozlovskis124 Před 3 lety +3

    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.

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      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!

    • @vascoricardongale2258
      @vascoricardongale2258 Před 3 lety

      I love your lessons and I'm thankfull for more this one

  • @BlinkBeatz777
    @BlinkBeatz777 Před 2 lety

    8 Months Late But Right On Time. 🤟🏾😎🎹

  • @Vincent-kp3ey
    @Vincent-kp3ey Před 3 lety +34

    As an English learner, now I will never get QUINTESSENTIAL out of my mind.

  • @stanleyassor3172
    @stanleyassor3172 Před 2 lety

    looking for those late 90s to early 2000s RnB drums...any idea where to look?

  • @SuperbHerbMusic
    @SuperbHerbMusic Před 3 lety

    Nice.

  • @childofgod89ad29
    @childofgod89ad29 Před 2 lety

    💫

  • @Prod.Tobo2
    @Prod.Tobo2 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice

  • @jawazshabazz1604
    @jawazshabazz1604 Před 3 lety +1

    LEH GO!!!

  • @donnyd9450
    @donnyd9450 Před 3 lety +2

    He's good 👍

  • @DanzelDangleben
    @DanzelDangleben Před 3 lety +1

    nice video. can you make a video on the loop? the one you used in this video.

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks bro! Yeah I could possibly do a video on how I made it! It was actually super quick just for this vid haha

    • @DanzelDangleben
      @DanzelDangleben Před 3 lety

      @@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🤣)

  • @janetmifsud9690
    @janetmifsud9690 Před rokem

    How can I use my online keyboard with this course please thanks

  • @lekeoluyomi9551
    @lekeoluyomi9551 Před 3 lety +2

    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

    • @user-qo4ym5ew8t
      @user-qo4ym5ew8t Před 2 lety

      Use reverb like a lot of reverb

    • @keyoflife24
      @keyoflife24 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @illreel5169
    @illreel5169 Před 2 lety +3

    🔥💥🔥 I'm not even gonna lie I didn't learn nothing I was over here freestylin' every time the beat came on 😜😂😜 Hahahahahahaaaaaa...

  • @deadlinkofficialartst5592

    im going to use my moog for the bass

  • @spacedaddy5517
    @spacedaddy5517 Před 9 měsíci

    I find R&B basslines typically follow a Blues progression, as a bass player. I guess you can write anything you like.

  • @bugsbenny
    @bugsbenny Před 2 lety

    Only 12 minutes but I feel like I have been here for 30 because I am learning so much

  • @BigDreams87
    @BigDreams87 Před 3 lety +1

    This is dope Which bass in super 8 is that

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks bro! It's called Daveland

  • @user-dreamyjungwoo
    @user-dreamyjungwoo Před 3 lety

    What can you call the super 8 sound in the background? I want to find something similar among the instruments I have.

  • @yoyoma4424
    @yoyoma4424 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!!!! Quick question!! When you went to G 2-5-1 didnt you go out of B minor?

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +2

      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.

    • @olrickbethel7877
      @olrickbethel7877 Před 3 lety

      @@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!!

  • @nr126
    @nr126 Před 3 lety +1

    Low end therapy

  • @Thesuproducer
    @Thesuproducer Před 3 lety +1

    Man Stefan you need to create a theory piano course. Im ready to buy

    • @Thesuproducer
      @Thesuproducer Před 3 lety +1

      Or maybe I just need to sign up with Melodics

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety +1

      I have something in the works! But yeah def check out melodics. I’ll let everyone know when what i’m cooking is ready!!

    • @Thesuproducer
      @Thesuproducer Před 3 lety

      @@stefanguy cool

  • @kingdomculture.tv.
    @kingdomculture.tv. Před 3 lety +1

    My guy STEFAN

  • @yamezsr
    @yamezsr Před 2 lety

    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

  • @Mr.Nobody-420
    @Mr.Nobody-420 Před 3 lety +1

    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

    • @stefanguy
      @stefanguy  Před 3 lety

      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?

    • @twodizzy2979
      @twodizzy2979 Před 3 lety

      wouldnt this make the bass line sound really crunchy and dissonant?

    • @Mr.Nobody-420
      @Mr.Nobody-420 Před 3 lety

      @@stefanguy I don't know of any specific tutorials on it

    • @Mr.Nobody-420
      @Mr.Nobody-420 Před 3 lety

      @@twodizzy2979 Not necessarily, its not something that would you would use regularly

    • @twodizzy2979
      @twodizzy2979 Před 3 lety

      @@Mr.Nobody-420 ok so its a spice note 🌶

  • @FreshRichi
    @FreshRichi Před 3 lety

    How did I whistle the Bass run down at 8:16 just before you played it haha! #Wavelength #UsualSuspectMovements

  • @GG24-c1u
    @GG24-c1u Před 2 lety

    how did you do the reversed guitar?

  • @janetmifsud9690
    @janetmifsud9690 Před rokem

    Hi can I get the course please

  • @xtrobeatss
    @xtrobeatss Před rokem

    where i can get these synth bass sounds ?