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Shifting the Bass Line
Pattern to D7
The next step is to take the bass line pattern up a string to the D note on the 3rd string 5th fret.
Ex.7
Shifting the Bass Line Pattern to E7
Ex.8.Repeat the same pattern E note (7th fret, A string).
Ex.8
Practice Tips
When you start to practice this lesson make sure you practice out of time. A metronome has its place in the practice room, after you have learned the lesson thoroughly. Work on a smooth transition from note to note.
Blues in the Key of A
Now we have a basic 12 bar Blues in the key of A major. The notation only shows the bass line in quarter notes, but you should also try mixing in swings 8th notes and triplets for variety.
Ex.9
Blues in A Jam Track
Here is a jam track that you can use to practice what you have learned in this lesson.
 Page 1, Intro - Music Theory - Video Lesson
Page 2, Basic Bass Line Pattern - String Crossing - Expanding Rhythms
The 1 b7 6 5 Bass Line Pattern - Part 1
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