Music Harmony Lessons - Improving a Bass Line - Music Composition

How to take a plain bass line and turn it into something much more interesting. By using quavers and eighth notes this music composition lesson works through how to use extra chord tones, harmony notes and non-chord tones, inessential notes in order to keep the bass line moving in a way that energises the rhythm. The video is based on “God Save the King”, the U.K. National Anthem. ⬇️Download the files https://drive.google.com/file/d/198d__9838AxHb_pzt_q_kGgN6mCt92fK/view?usp=sharing 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg?sub_confirmation=1 🎵 Become a Music Matters Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/join 👕 Merch store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/store 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to improving a bassline 0:44 - Explaining the example exercise 2:09 - Passing harmony notes in the first bar 5:46 - Auxiliary and harmony notes in the second bar 10:43 - Passing notes and changing the chord in the third bar 13:30 - Keeping the chromatic movement in the fourth bar 15:39 - Harmony and auxiliary notes in the fifth bar 17:19 - Leaping an octave in the last bar 17:46 - Playing and comparing the two versions 18:47 - Further thoughts 20:03 - Conclusion 🎓 Learn Music Online with Music Matters Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level. http://www.mmcourses.co.uk 👥 Social Media Website: http://www.mmcourses.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersGB Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicMattersGB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MusicMattersGB Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvgdUD 🔗 Affiliate Links Amazon: https://geni.us/71PKSR #MusicComposition #MusicMattersHarmony #TheAllRoundMusician