There are different kinds of sequences that we can practice and memorize. This is very useful later for improvisation and even to play the melody.
For this page, I will always update to the latest sequence. All of the following sequences were trained with a slow tempo first, then start accelerating. One thing to keep in mind that "Speed is important but not absolute". Then trained in ascending (up) and descending (down). Learn one by one from each point below. Once memorized and then proceed to the next point
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Do - re - mi - fa - sol - la - he - do
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Showing posts with label Bass Lesson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bass Lesson. Show all posts
Left Hand Technique (Bass / Guitar)
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LEFT HAND TECHNIQUE
A. HAMMER ON (H)This technique is played by the left finger tapping on the fret board, sounded the right index finger and then with the left hand first finger is still pressing on the fret board, the other left hand fingers hit the fret board (with a higher tone) without pronounced with right index finger.
The symbol of...
Learning Bassline Technique
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Bassline is one of bass technique that underlies the bass chord accompaniment and rhythm of a song.Rhythm section is one part of the band (combo), which also determines the type rhythm / rhythm being played. They consist of drums, bass, piano / guitar. Piano / guitar also called chordal section.
Build BassLineIn building a bassline, played...
FINGER SHIFT
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FINGER SHIFT
1 = index finger
2 = Middle
3 = Sweet
4 = little finger
There are 4 kinds of finger shift that could in practice:
Everything is played from the first four strings. That is the bottom string of the image.
1. By using the middle finger.
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||--|- 1 - | -2 -|==>|- 2 --|---|- 4 --|---|
||--|---|- 2 -|---|- 4 --|---|---|---|
(==>) = Shift
2. By using the ring finger.
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||--|--|--|--|- A -|---|- 4 -|--|
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Blues Scale
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The contents of the Blues Scale are similar to the contents of Minor pentatonic. The difference is the "b5" is usually called the Blue Note. So the contents of the Blues Scale are 1 - b3 - 4 - b5 - 5 - b7. Blues Scale can be used as a Bass Line or used to create a melody (solo).
In addition to the rhythm of Blues, Blues Scale is commonly used also in the shuffle rhythms, Rock, Gospel, R & B, etc... Blues is the foundation of Jazz music. So the blues scale is also sometimes can be inserted in the jazz game.
Below is an example of the Blues Scale fingerings.
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Minor Pentatonic
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Minor pentatonic played a lot at the Rock and Blues style. But by not limiting the creativity, we can also play a minor pentatonic in other genres (some other styles). Actually we know and train with the forms (modes) of the major pentatonic, and then automatically we have to know the minor pentatonic. When we play a D minor pentatonic, then we may just play the major pentatonic from F.
Since...
Major Pentatonic
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Pentatonic means five-tones. Penta = Five, tonic = tones. Major pentatonic is often in use in a wide range of styles. Be it in the rock, blues, funk, etc. Major pentatonic commonly used in the major or the major seventh chord.
The contents of this Major pentatonic are: 1 - 2 - 3 - 5-6
below is the fingering of the pentatonic in the key of C Major with the five modes.
Mode 1
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Mode2
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Bass Guitar Parts
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Let's learn more explanation about the functions of the bass guitar parts
1. Tuning Machines serves as a tool to tune / adjust (tuning) guitar strings to produce a tone in accordance with our wishes
2. Headstock is the part that serves to hold the strings and tuning...
Accidental Symbols
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Accidental symbol (sign accidental), according to its function consists of:
Sharp / sharp (#)
Sharp or sharps denoted by the # sign
½ serves to raise the tone.
Example: C increased ½ ringing tone to tone C # (C sharp / C sharp)
½ F increased tone to F # (F sharp / F sharp)
Flat / Mol (b)
Mol denoted flat or with the sign b
Serves to lower...
Notation Numbers (Tablature)
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- The strings in the bass tablature Tablature bass strings of the bass shows are written horizontally. Tablature bass often written in the four bass strings, but some are written in 5 strings and 6 strings. Depending on the amount of bass strings are usually in by a bass player.
Bass strings are taken from the lowest note on the...
Interval bass guitar
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I will try to discuss about the interval on the bass guitar!
Interval definition is "the distance between two notes."
1. Simple interval Major interval
Let us take an example in C major scales
Major C = C - D - E - F - G - A - B - C '
C - D = Major two
C - E = Major third
C -...
Bass fingering exercises
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Sharing a little way to practice fingering Bass
The first step before starting the exercise habit in the joints warm up by stretching our hands.
Starting from a slow tempo. Learn first fingering pattern that will be in training until the possessed. Do not force your fingers to press too hard on the bass neck....
