Bass Exercises: Dominant 7ths On The Blues

Dominant 7ths On The Blues Exercises

Bass Exercise #1: Dominant 7ths on a G Blues

This is a good example of how you might apply the notes of the dominant 7th chord to each chord in the blues. Don't forget these are shuffle 8th notes. Notice the staccato dots on beats 1, 2, and 3. Play them short to get a similar feel.

Bass Exercise #2: Dominant 7ths on an F Blues

This bassline uses the same dominant 7th chord pattern as the one in G, but now you have to see the pattern on the fretboard with open strings. Make sure you adjust your fingering. Only use your first finger on the first fret!