Bass Exercises: One Octave Minor 7th

One Octave Minor 7th Exercises

Bass Exercise #1: Gm7 - Cm7 Groove

In this example you simply ascend the notes of each minor seventh chord. The tricky part is the rhythm. Try to feel the syncopated 16th notes as anticipations of the beat.

Bass Exercise #2: The Pinky Problem

Most people have a difficult time getting their 4th finger smoothly down to that b3rd. I made this exercise to emphasize this problem (and to frustrate you). Keep your 4th finger hovering over the strings so you can get to that b3rd.