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58.67Why bass matters so much
The bass tells the listener:
- where the pulse lives
- how heavy the style is
- whether the harmony is moving
- whether the music swings
- whether the groove is straight
- whether the arrangement feels vintage or modern
Before RH adds a single sophisticated extension.