There are only 4 types of basslines

I found this video interesting....

"The Only 4 TYPES Of Bass Lines You'll Ever Need To Create"

Type 1 monorhythmic chord followers

Type 2 - drum rhythm chord followers

Type 3 - mimic

Type 4 - bass solo

Bass does its own thing. Think flea, les claypool. Bass players whos work stands apart from the rest of the song.