A GUIDE TO BASS GUITAR PLAYING – PART 1

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Discover the fundamentals of bass guitar playing with this practical introduction by professional bass player Norman “The Thumb” Bassman.

This free two-page PDF is ideal for guitarists looking to explore bass playing, covering standard bass tuning, root notes, fifths, octaves and simple bass patterns.

Learn how to create more interesting bass lines using chord tones, with practical examples in A, D and E and applications to a 12-bar blues.

 

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