How can you make the most of your bass parts and avoid having a ‘muddy’ bass? In this video, we reveal the science of bass notes and give practical tips to make your basslines work for you.
1. Things that sound muddy played low, can sound fine played high
2. Overcrowding the bass
3. The science of bass notes
4. Classic things to do to avoid a muddy bass
4.1 Space out your chords
4.2 Use octaves, tenths, fifths
4.3 Double the bassline with something brighter
4.4 Make your bassline have a catchy rhythmic motif