https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:42:41 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/#post-64081 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 21:21:54 +0000
Also, is the I-IV-V thing the standard blues riff?

I.E. I = A note, IV = D note, V = E note?

And wot are the I-IV-V's cousins

Cheers]]> Bass Players Discussion Metallifan https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/#post-64081 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/#post-64080 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 20:18:54 +0000
If you are fairly quick-thinking, you can have a lot of fun with a minimum set of playing tools. Obviously, you need to know where all the notes are. It's also good to know some simple patterns for blues and other I-IV-V songs, and their cousins. You should know basic Box transitions and blues walks. The Bass Lesson section here has a few suggestions.

It's also good to know a couple of songs with signature bass riffs. That way, you can ask "Hey do you guys know this?" and play a song you're more comfortable with.

If you know some theory, it helps you know what chord is likely to follow, and which transistion notes will be best (eg minor vs major 3rds).

If you have a chance, learn how to read the fretting hand of a rhythm guitarist. If you can read most folk chords and the standard barre chords, you'll find it a lot easier to jump into a song you don't know.

Other than that, keep it simple, listen to the other musicians, and have fun!

-Laz]]> Bass Players Discussion Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/#post-64080 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/#post-2922 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 17:50:27 +0000
I just thought it would be cool if I had the ability to go anywhere, say on holiday, and be able to pick up a bass with a band and after they've told me a few things like what key to play in, I could just lay down a nice steady sounding pattern.

Maybe in a while, make it a little more complex? Or is that too hard for session playing?]]> Bass Players Discussion Metallifan https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/session-playing-with-bass/#post-2922