A great way to learn how to create your own bass lines, is to study the bass lines of others.
B.B. Dickerson - Learn this classic bass riff from War's "Low Rider".
Flea
- Learn the intro riff to "Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Roger Waters
- Get some money and learn this classic Pink Floyd bass groove in 7/4 time.
Michael Anthony
- Run with the devil with this bass groove from Van Halen's bassist. Being a bass player isn't all about playing flashy lines.
David "Hooks" Williams
- Learn the feel good bass line from the James Brown classic I Got You ( I Feel Good).