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Building Bass Lines w/ Arpeggios | Groove & Exercise
In today’s lesson we’re working through a simple but powerful minor groove using F minor and B♭ minor 9. By moving between these two chords, we’ll build not just groove, but also fretboard knowledge and dexterity.
What we’ll cover together:
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The interval structure of minor 9 chords
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How to arpeggiate between F minor and B♭ minor 9
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Using string skipping to stretch your technique
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Shifting across the neck for better fretboard mastery
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A fun, musical exercise you can add to your practice today
This groove may look simple, but it challenges your hands while sounding great. Stick with it and you’ll feel your playing loosen up in no time.
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What a cool groove! Those jumps between the chords are crazy! This exercise has it all… Thank you 🙌
Thanks Julien! Gotta few more exercises like this in the works !
It is possible we can get that drum loop?
Hey, sure thing man. This loop is actually from an app that I use on the iPad. Did a review about it not too long ago, but I can definitely download and create a loop from it. I’ll send you a message once it’s available to download.
Hey Jay, backing track should be available to download right underneath the video!
Thank you man!!
Also, here’s the app that I was referring to :
https://daricbennett.com/lessons/#the-ultimate-bass-practice-tool-you-didnt-know-you-needed-session-band-app