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Slap Bass Triplet Patterns and Scale Connections – (Gospel) Fred Hammond Style
Sometimes the best grooves happen when we’re not even thinking about it! In this lesson, we break down a spontaneous slap bass line that came out while playing along with Fred Hammond’s Let the Praise Begin.
We’ll explore:
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The connection between D minor and its relative major, F major
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The technical breakdown (pluck, pull-off, thump, hammer, triplet feel)
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How to apply these ideas in your own playing
Perfect example of taking a concept and running with it!
📌 Homework Assignment
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Practice the pluck → pull off → thump → hammer sequence slowly with a metronome.
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Try converting the groove into a triplet-only exercise across one octave.
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Great lesson. I love these moments, when you get lost, searching for those movements. It’s awesome to see how the process goes, and I’m continuing to improve steadily. Very slick.
Teddy