Members lyricpoet Posted October 24, 2007 Members Posted October 24, 2007 Although I and the rest of UVFIC may pose as artists, we're more money whores. We've agreed to back an up and coming hip-hop/rapper in our area (no surprise he's white) for one set for some nice cash. Seven songs, but only loosely rehearsed. How does one play rap bass? Here's what I think: simple, repetitive yet mostly funky bass line with very minor variations played in a zen-like state. Absolutlely no 16 bar fills to corrupt the groove. Enough? The guy is happier than all hell with us, I just hope the audience is as well. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.
Members fretless Posted October 24, 2007 Members Posted October 24, 2007 let me try booooooom (rest) Booooooom (rest) Booooooom (repeat)
Members fretless Posted October 24, 2007 Members Posted October 24, 2007 in all seriousness , better listen to some Sugar Hill Gang quick !
Members lyricpoet Posted October 24, 2007 Author Members Posted October 24, 2007 in all seriousness , better listen to some Sugar Hill Gang quick ! Noted. I grew up listening to that stuff!!
Members fretless Posted October 24, 2007 Members Posted October 24, 2007 Old skool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFn-Q_FN44
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