Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You might not immediately think of bass guitar as songwriting tool. Its role is, after all, often about creating a groove with the drums, setting the foundation for a tune and making the rest of the band feel good. But what about songs like ‘Seven Nation Army’ or ‘Another One Bites The Dust’? Both The White Stripes and Queen tracks were written on bass, with hooks that are instantly identifiable.
While writing an international smash might be a longshot, In this lesson video, Elixir Strings artist MPNG lays out some simple advice for writing memorable lines that can act as the backbone riff for a song. Don’t overcomplicate, limit the number of chord changes and make it memorable are the takeaways so watch, learn and then go create your own masterpieces!
Explaining why he’s a fan of Elixir Strings, MPNG says, “Elixir® Strings sound brilliant and never break. This gives me the freedom to focus more on the music.”
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You might not immediately think of bass guitar as songwriting tool. Its role is, after all, often about creating a groove with the drums, setting the foundation for a tune and making the rest of the band feel good. But what about songs like ‘Seven Nation Army’ or ‘Another One Bites The Dust’? Both The White Stripes and Queen tracks were written on bass, with hooks that are instantly identifiable.
While writing an international smash might be a longshot, In this lesson video, Elixir Strings artist MPNG lays out some simple advice for writing memorable lines that can act as the backbone riff for a song. Don’t overcomplicate, limit the number of chord changes and make it memorable are the takeaways so watch, learn and then go create your own masterpieces!
Explaining why he’s a fan of Elixir Strings, MPNG says, “Elixir® Strings sound brilliant and never break. This gives me the freedom to focus more on the music.”
Check out our products: elixirstrings.com/products
Keep Current. Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/ElixirSt...
Find out more about Elixir Strings long lasting tone: bit.ly/36hbh6J
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/elixir_strings
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/elixirstrings
Follow MPNG at instagram.com/mpng
