This is a triad inversions bass guitar lesson that will teach you: Dive in, and you’ll be playing inversions within minutes. What are triad inversions on bass guitar? A triad is a three-note chord built from a root note, a variation of the third, and a variation of the 5th. For example, if you play […]
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6 string bass notes fretboard diagram PDF Memorizing the notes on a 6-string bass The standard tuning for a 6-string bass guitar, from the lowest to the highest string, is B–E–A–D–G–C. Start by memorizing the names of the open-string notes in the middle: E-A-D-G. These are the 4 open-string notes on a standard 4-string bass.
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How to Play The C Minor Chord on Bass The most common way to play the C minor chord on bass is at the 3rd position of the fretboard, on the E, A, and D strings. Play it with your ring, pinky, and index fingers. Here’s how to place your fingers: The root note, C,
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How to Play The D Minor Chord on Bass The most common way to play the D minor chord on bass is at the 5th position of the fretboard, on the E, A, and D strings. Play it with your ring, pinky, and index fingers. Here’s how to place your fingers: The root note, D,
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How to Play The E Minor Chord on Bass The most common way to play the E minor chord on bass is at the 7th position of the fretboard, on the E, A, and D strings. Play it with your ring, pinky, and index fingers. Here’s how to place your fingers: The root note, E,
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This is an F major scale bass lesson. You’ll learn how to play the F major scale in one octave and at each of its 7 scale degrees. And at the end you’ll learn the basics of applying and practicing the scale. Let’s dive in. F major scale bass fretboard diagram (showing intervals) F Major
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This is an easy, but effective chromatic scale bass lesson. The chromatic scale is not a difficult scale to understand, so let’s dive right into it. What is the chromatic scale? The chromatic scale is a 12-note scale that includes every pitch in Western music, moving in half steps (semitones) from one note to the
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This is a B minor scale bass lesson. You’ll learn how to visualize it across the fretboard, play it with 3 notes-per-string shapes, and finish by learning how to practice the scale (which includes playing one of my favorite bass riffs). Let’s check it out. B minor scale bass fretboard diagram (showing intervals) B Natural
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This is a D minor scale bass lesson, covering the scale’s notes, all positions on the fretboard, and best tips for practicing. The D natural minor scale is sometimes considered the “saddest” scale in music, but there’s, not a super compelling reason why. It is also a well-known scale in rock and metal, specifically because
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Comparing 5 string bass vs 4 string bass can seem like tricky territory, but it’s actually straightforward. It ultimately comes down to your bass playing style, goals as a musician, and comfortablity (especially for your fretting hand). Let’s break it down fast so you can make a great choice. 4 String Bass: Classic, And Effective
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