Bass Exercises: Applying Root 5 Flat 7 8 To The Blues

Applying Root 5 Flat 7 8 To The Blues Exercises

Bass Exercise #1: Simple R 5 b7 8 Line on a G Blues

In this line you are simply walking up the four notes of this basic pattern. Try doubling up each note playing the line with shuffle eighth notes.

Bass Exercise #2: F Blues with the Root, 5th, and Flat 7th

This bassline should show you how you can vary a few simple notes to create an effective line. Notice the emphasis on that flat 7th. Try creating your own patterns and variations.

Bass Exercise #3: C Blues Using the Root, 5th, 7th, and Octave

Here's another example of this pattern now on a blues in C. Eventually you should be able to create a pattern and play it on the blues in any key. Challenge yourself. Practice these patterns and your own creations in different keys and tempos.