this may sound stupid but i genuinely do not understand how does one create rhythm chord progression after listening to a riff? (i only get playing leads to rhythm). i know bass players can just play the root notes of whatever the rhythm guitarist is playing but i also notice that sometimes they don't so how did they come up with a bass line that doesn't sound out of place when not doing those root notes.. i don't know if i am making any sense. can someone explain to me in simple terms if they get what i am saying.
i am usually the rhythm section and i play by ear all the time so instead of just doing my own thing i want to understand better on how other rhythm guitarists or bassists jam to their lead guitarist
Submitted 2026-02-25T20:38:08+00:00 by Salty_Discussion https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/1rep463/need_help_understanding_playing_rhythmlead/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 25, 2026