How to Write Funky Disco Basslines like Daft Punk, Dua Lipa, SG Lewis

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  • @ag-k
    @ag-k 2 роки тому +502

    Bro the way you mix teaching with humor and the way you deliver both is so fun and engaging to watch... i mean i had fun learning music production from the start (despite it being pretty difficult) but your way of educating just pulls me in even more and almost makes me forget how hard it actually is... this shit makes me remember that i started out making music to have fun. I sometimes forget that until i come across another one of you vids. keep it up

    • @alexisjames8321
      @alexisjames8321 2 роки тому +7

      yeah this guy is genius

    • @djtall3090
      @djtall3090 2 роки тому +1

      Seriously funnier than most stand up comedians and tv sitcoms

  • @gepmrk
    @gepmrk 2 роки тому +605

    The Electric Bass in the Guitar and Bass pack is particularly good for creating bass 'ghost notes'. This is what makes bass players like Jaco Pastorius sound so funky. Once you've written your bass line, go back and start adding extremely short notes in syncopated 16th positions in the high register. These notes are so short you can barely tell what pitch they are but they add a percussive magic that will bring your bass lines to life.

    • @artress
      @artress 2 роки тому +4

      Thanks! Will try this out.

    • @v5q211
      @v5q211 2 роки тому +4

      Jaco was a beast at bass solos

    • @wubwub616
      @wubwub616 2 роки тому +6

      See MonoNeon from Ghost-Note

    • @thinkandgrowbtch
      @thinkandgrowbtch 2 роки тому +2

      Great tip, and 100%

    • @lucderan
      @lucderan 2 роки тому +5

      @ Arne Hanna: Pastorius, Erskine and Zawinul are GODS!
      At least 70% of what I know about Funky Bass and keyboards improvisation comes from Weather Report. So I'm gonna put a HUUUGEE Thumb up here!

  • @grimish_tunes
    @grimish_tunes 2 роки тому +224

    Never thought I'd learn so much about bass in a 10 min video. Thanks underbelly 🕺

  • @TheDudecof
    @TheDudecof 2 роки тому +13

    This is the new gold standard for tutorial videos for any topic

  • @RateOfChange
    @RateOfChange 2 роки тому +32

    0:59 "it's the sweet delicious glue that holds the pieces of the band together"
    **Yoko's picture**

  • @candid4463
    @candid4463 2 роки тому +50

    Been making the best how to produce videos for years and still getting better. Thanks fella!

  • @Jedmanuel91
    @Jedmanuel91 2 роки тому +5

    Praise be to the UA-cam algorithm for delivering this channel.

  • @jpmusic08
    @jpmusic08 2 роки тому +63

    This is one of the best tutorials i've ever seen. So helpful and the humor is on point. I love this guys teaching.

  • @pixelwax2882
    @pixelwax2882 2 роки тому +111

    I spit out my coffee when he said "It sounds like Humpty Dumpty has colon cancer" and I wasn't even drinking any

  • @adrielsfx
    @adrielsfx 2 роки тому +73

    The second part of the bassline reminds me Music sound better with you by stardust, excellent tutorial UB!!

    • @biggusdickus8511
      @biggusdickus8511 2 роки тому +3

      Because those 4 notes are the same but played differently ;)

  • @ceekei_
    @ceekei_ 2 роки тому +9

    Laughing while learning is the greatest feeling. You're the best, Underbelly!

  • @contentmusic9554
    @contentmusic9554 2 роки тому +2

    Legit the AVGN of Music Production Tutorials I love it XD

  • @alainyong5737
    @alainyong5737 2 роки тому +30

    I honestly didn't expect to actually finish the video. But it's unexpectedly brilliant! Good on the democratized nature of UA-cam that can allow such unique voice to be published and heard!

  • @stevolopez
    @stevolopez 9 днів тому

    My sister has colon cancer (not funny uggh) .... but I spit my coffee laughing! "C is for colon cancer, let's chage to E".... classic! Super easy and insightful way to create funky bass beats. Love that octave jump and step ladder technique. Subscribed instantly!

  • @NoahLema
    @NoahLema 2 роки тому +2

    Bro the way you teach is so motivating for some reason, maybe it’s the humor idk but I love it

  • @MrKenilles
    @MrKenilles 2 роки тому +12

    This was fucking amazing. Love the sense of humor, memes, music and talent! Great job mate, honestly.

  • @Sportkids.
    @Sportkids. 2 роки тому +10

    What a perfect video. I just started with Ableton & this whole producer thing less than a month ago so everything is very new to me. I’m happy with my progress but your video has taken me from the middle of the disco with a frown to groovin in the spotlight! You rock man! Keep it coming 👏👏👏

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      @subtension 2 роки тому

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  • @tangerinebandit2292
    @tangerinebandit2292 2 роки тому +18

    I teach Ableton in a school, this is such an unbelievable tool , thank you so much !!!

    • @martinheath5947
      @martinheath5947 2 роки тому +2

      It is noble to be expert in whatever you have the good fortune to teach

  • @SeedfulMusic
    @SeedfulMusic 6 місяців тому +1

    Best tutorial voiceover you could possibly ask for. Damnit man, keep up with these style!

  • @1337million
    @1337million 2 роки тому +8

    at 3 minutes in I finally understood what is meant by playing along with the drums just by showing an actual example of it! Haven't found any video that explained it that simply lol

  • @djsyntrix
    @djsyntrix 2 роки тому +23

    Bruh, I died at the bassist take upers and downerss thats why they always playing octaves. XD

  • @jstndmnd27
    @jstndmnd27 2 роки тому +7

    I'm a bass player by feel and sound alone and never thought learning core and basic music theory would up my bass playing. Thanks for this video i never knew that i was doing Chromatic motion all the time i decided to use a Diminished chord/note both on my bass and electric guitar playing.

  • @mannywhosmanny9237
    @mannywhosmanny9237 7 місяців тому

    This was hands down one of the best tutorials!! Loved the simplicity of this process

  • @danielfuenzalida7565
    @danielfuenzalida7565 2 роки тому +1

    Only vid I’ve seen so far and I could not subscribe and like fast enough. Dude keep it up

  • @cinderblock3544
    @cinderblock3544 2 роки тому +5

    You are a legend in pedagogy

  • @RaneRaps
    @RaneRaps 2 роки тому +10

    Amazing tutorial as always 😭🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

  • @lukasmol1978
    @lukasmol1978 Рік тому

    I NEVER WRITE COMMENTS, BUT MA YOU DID A HELL OF A JOB! STRAIGHTFORWARD, FUNNY, GROOVY, YOU GOT IT ALL!

  • @Hello5015
    @Hello5015 2 роки тому +8

    That B part sent me into a groove. Good work! Daft punk vibes with it for sure.

    • @starphaserdisco
      @starphaserdisco 9 місяців тому

      The B part is basically the bassline from Stardust's only track, "Music Sounds Better With You." Stardust is compromised of Thomas Bangalter (silver half of daft punk, ran a label called roule), Alan Braxe (french house legend and released some tracks under roule), and Benjamin Diamond (just a french vocalist). So that probably explains why.

  • @christianyellic3394
    @christianyellic3394 2 роки тому +1

    Your tutorials are the best! 🕺 ⭐️ 🎸

  • @ggalluuu
    @ggalluuu 2 роки тому +37

    My roomate says I should lay off the lines, but now I can hit all the lines I want, basslines that is. Thanks UB.

  • @monokuromasu2409
    @monokuromasu2409 2 роки тому +5

    I main tuba and make hip-hop and silent hill beats. You have no idea how much the bass can make a beat or song feel so different and in many times, better.
    Listen to this man. Thanks for lighting more minds, underbelly.

    • @danhectic5629
      @danhectic5629 2 роки тому +1

      yo i'm gonna check out your silent hill beats!

  • @antaresbeatzz8756
    @antaresbeatzz8756 2 роки тому +4

    I feel like you are explaining like I'm an idiot, and I like that

  • @LeiChat
    @LeiChat 2 роки тому +1

    1st class infotainment! Entertaining and educational. Thank you.

  • @calebwitts1232
    @calebwitts1232 2 роки тому

    Easily my new favorite UA-cam channel

  • @micotang
    @micotang 2 роки тому +1

    Came for the production tips. Stayed for the WOWZERS

  • @AnthonyBecker9
    @AnthonyBecker9 2 роки тому

    Holy shit. I can't think of anyone as simultaneously funny and educational as you. GREAT video!!!

  • @gcioni
    @gcioni 2 роки тому +13

    beautiful explanation can you explain how to make disco 70 strings ?

  • @djphinesse
    @djphinesse 2 роки тому

    Learned a lot in this short video. Thanks!

  • @futur_sunds
    @futur_sunds 2 роки тому +15

    This was genuinely super helpful!

  • @bedogie
    @bedogie 2 роки тому +5

    Really like this format of videos, can't wait for new ones!

  • @TheBradgicShow
    @TheBradgicShow 2 роки тому +5

    I love how you make me feel like an idiot, while also teaching me cool stuff.

  • @i_teleported_bread7404
    @i_teleported_bread7404 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your wisdom, O Mighty Underbelly.

  • @wolfcatwolfcat
    @wolfcatwolfcat 2 роки тому +4

    Man, you had me at Yoko Ono

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    @bendoverson3385 2 роки тому +2

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  • @TopSoulMan
    @TopSoulMan 2 роки тому +1

    That Yoko Ono picture on the TV was excellent 😂 Ura genius UnderB!

  • @gustavolara9919
    @gustavolara9919 2 роки тому +16

    Using A minor after C major was hilarious

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  • @KniteGraffiti
    @KniteGraffiti 2 роки тому +27

    as someone who's just been throwing droney one-note per bar basslines into my dance beats way too much, this is good reality check. thanks

  • @SuperbHerbMusic
    @SuperbHerbMusic 2 роки тому

    This is one of the best tutorials. Your outro got me crying 😂😂😂😂

  • @turetskiy.shpion.
    @turetskiy.shpion. 10 місяців тому

    Finally a great video about writing funk basslines.

  • @james9926317
    @james9926317 Рік тому

    Never seen anyone explain stuff as basic. So helpful

  • @stevier3613
    @stevier3613 2 роки тому +1

    Great video mate! Cheers 👍🏻

  • @radiozelaza
    @radiozelaza 2 роки тому

    iv-i-VI-III progression, my favorite

  • @JesúsDuarte-g5k
    @JesúsDuarte-g5k 11 місяців тому

    I love your videos, you save me when i need motivation. Thanks for all Pewdiepie!

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    @daneilcorrea3404 2 роки тому

    wow...... 9:23 well this was an informal yet entertaining video jajaja. Life is good!

  • @johndow3061
    @johndow3061 2 роки тому +5

    Always enlightening, always entertaining . Thanks UB
    Can’t wait to get a lesson from Prance again.

  • @adelboussa181
    @adelboussa181 2 роки тому +2

    Highkey could build an entire career off of this video

  • @oberreden
    @oberreden 2 роки тому

    Your videos have helped me so much my guy

  • @vj7248
    @vj7248 2 роки тому +1

    So funny, and educational 😹 Legit never woulda thought I could understand how to make DISCO FUNKY basslines but you explained it perfectly.

  • @CarlosrendonmusOficial
    @CarlosrendonmusOficial 2 роки тому

    Best music UA-camr ever!

  • @dba9154
    @dba9154 2 роки тому

    you are the only teacher whose words im happy to write down

  • @memetotheextreme6775
    @memetotheextreme6775 2 роки тому +2

    hoooollllyyy shiiiiiid i never knew ableton had a scale section... game changer!!!!

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    @matttorrence2900 2 роки тому +1

    Your stuff is super fun and super informative. Good job.

  • @samusbros66
    @samusbros66 2 роки тому +1

    What a great video, loved your style man✌🏻👽✌🏻

  • @jakubon2
    @jakubon2 Рік тому

    This is an incredible tutotial, thanks for doing this! I learned so much in a such as short time, it was also fun to listen throughout :)

  • @athen33
    @athen33 2 роки тому

    love this guy and his delivery. thank you i no longer suck at producing

  • @vishnuhareesh281
    @vishnuhareesh281 2 роки тому +1

    2:03 How come his note, envelope and expression tabs are under the clip view?

  • @tombenquet5692
    @tombenquet5692 10 місяців тому

    Greetings from Uruguay! Thanks

  • @nikoculap9811
    @nikoculap9811 2 роки тому

    youre the best pls never stop creating!

  • @lionkaplan
    @lionkaplan 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Excellent tutorial

  • @jazzsong8566
    @jazzsong8566 2 роки тому

    Amazing. Missed your genre series 👏👏👏

  • @DC11music
    @DC11music 2 роки тому

    You are hilarious! Awesome job!!

  • @jeanmbt_neko
    @jeanmbt_neko Рік тому

    Great! 10 minutes that made impact in my production skills :)

  • @mustardseed
    @mustardseed 2 роки тому

    Oh wowzer. I didn’t know what to expect going into this video but I did actually learn a lot 😅

  • @ast_rsk
    @ast_rsk 2 роки тому

    Your video production is noticeably improved! Hilarious as always-- keep it up!

  • @alphonsodesselle212
    @alphonsodesselle212 9 місяців тому

    yooo that video was killin .. thx for hits!!

  • @itsDeej.
    @itsDeej. 2 роки тому +1

    6:22 sounded so genuine out of nowhere lmao these videos are hilarious

  • @twoscoops2
    @twoscoops2 2 роки тому

    I am glad this video is doing so well, bring back Disco underbelly

  • @danielhenrique2421
    @danielhenrique2421 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome tut

  • @picas256
    @picas256 2 роки тому +1

    We love you underbelly!

  • @marshwalker8322
    @marshwalker8322 2 роки тому +1

    Glad I found this channel, so many of these tutorials take themselves too seriously.

  • @CyanStripe
    @CyanStripe 2 роки тому +1

    awesome vid man ur hilarious and the groove was funky

  • @nopeacewithoutjustice6133
    @nopeacewithoutjustice6133 2 роки тому

    This channel is amazing

  • @garagoles
    @garagoles 2 роки тому

    i've been love your videos since time, yes good

  • @mgillah2698
    @mgillah2698 2 роки тому +4

    Ooh thank you for this! My basslines are gonna be x100 more 🔥 now 👀

  • @paulendean358
    @paulendean358 2 роки тому

    Classic love your teaching style

  • @voteutopia7548
    @voteutopia7548 3 місяці тому

    My dude! Thanks for this. 😎

  • @imslicc
    @imslicc 2 роки тому

    Great track at the end. Very talented, yet frustrated, musician you are.

  • @paulendean358
    @paulendean358 2 роки тому

    Classic dude love your style

  • @soundproductionandadvice
    @soundproductionandadvice 2 роки тому +1

    Dude...brilliantly funny and informative. Great work! ;)

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    @elianvargas51 2 роки тому

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    @taifaleo7401 2 роки тому +2

    Outrageously wonderful! Thank you

  • @Ruby4123-7
    @Ruby4123-7 Рік тому

    I needed this for my music❤

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    @PakaTheDog 2 роки тому

    You are like a cross between Thane Furrows and Dr. Steve Brule...and I mean that in the most complimentary way. Subscribed! 😎

  • @korewadev
    @korewadev 2 роки тому

    love this

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    @highestregard7324 2 роки тому

    Yesss! Great tutorial, delivered with 👌🏻humour. Subbed 👊🏼

  • @mattje27
    @mattje27 2 роки тому +1

    Extremely entertaining and informative. Thanks for reminding me that music making can be fun!

  • @jballista468
    @jballista468 2 роки тому +5

    As a bassist I definitely enjoyed it lol

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    @aguscorreas 2 роки тому

    Here is your well deserved thumbs up, good sir!

  • @Nsr3lias
    @Nsr3lias 11 місяців тому

    Your humour is incredible 😅