How to Improve Your Groove by Understanding the Micro-Time of Your Bass Lines

When it comes to bass lines, we often talk about the "right" notes, and when it comes to playing together in a band, we like to talk about groove and feel. But what few people talk about are the subtle nuances contained in micro-time, the analysis of which can make your bass lines sound better and groove more. Micro-time (also known as micro-timing) refers to such small rhythmic details that, while they can't be written down as notes, they can still be analyzed and heard. In this video, I explain the differences between playing "laid back" (slightly later than the drummer) and "ahead of the beat" (slightly earlier than the drummer) and demonstrate it on the bass using several audio examples. Micro-time refers to such small rhythmic nuances that, while they can't be written down as notes, they can still be analyzed and heard. Here's the link to the follow-up video where I analyze micro-time together with an experienced drummer: https://de.bassvideo.academy/micro-ti... You can support my free YouTube lessons with a donation here: https://de.bassvideo.academy/unterstu... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶ HERE ARE MY BASS COURSES: https://de.bassvideo.academy/kurse/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ There you will find Also check out my free course: ▶https://de.bassvideo.academy/kurse/to... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #eddiandreas #learnbass #basslessons 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Audio Example 1 01:39 Audio Example 2 02:17 Explanation of Micro-Time 03:43 Playing "Laid Back" Rhythmically (Dragging) 05:02 Playing "Play Ahead of the Beat" (Rushing) 06:56 What is Micro-Time Good For? 08:58 Audio Example 3 09:36 How Can I Improve My Micro-Time? 12:09 Refining grooves with advanced micro-time