Groove Construction and Bass Line Development
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Summary
Michael League is maybe best known as the bass player and band leader of the Grammy Award-winning group Snarky Puppy, but he is also an absolute GOLDMINE of knowledge in everything music, from composition, to producing, to arranging, and so much more. (Not to mention an incredible teacher as well.)
In these lessons, Michael gets deep into the subtler aspects of bass line and groove creation, using a “less-is-more” approach that can help and inspire any bass player at any level.
So, whether you’re new to bass or an advanced player, there is so much that you can gain from his perspective within these lessons.
Some of the topics covered are:
- Bass line structure and the importance of repetition to a groove
- How just a slight change in rhythm or adding a single note can add instant interest to a repetitive part
- The importance of creating space for your other band members in an ensemble environment
- How to control your note duration and dynamics in ways that are subtle, but also incredibly effective to the feel of a bass line
- And so much more…
This course is all about the true nuts and bolts of great, supportive, solid, artful bass playing—without any fluff. So we hope that you love this course as much as we do!
