In this lesson we break down the bass line from Lauryn Hill’s classic “Doo Wap (That Thing)” and use it as a way to understand how bass lines actually work.

Instead of just memorizing notes, we look at how the groove outlines minor triads and how those notes connect to the chords underneath.

In this lesson we cover:

• How the bass line outlines A minor and G minor triads

• Why chord tones make bass lines sound strong

• How to practice the groove slowly

• How to play the line at full speed

• Simple ways to embellish the idea and build your own bass lines

Tab and notation are included on screen so you can follow along step by step.

By the end of the lesson we start seeing that great bass lines are often built from very simple theoretical ideas.