Bass Exercises: The Eighth Note Triplet Subdivision

The Eighth Note Triplet Subdivision Exercises

Bass Exercise #1: Playing steady 8th note triplets

First, you should get a feel for play a consistent stream of 8th note triplets with the metronome. Remember to count them out loud.

Bass Exercise #2: Alternate with quarter notes

Next, practice switching between quarter notes and 8th note triplets. This may seem hard until you have internalized the triplet feel.

Bass Exercise #3: Now alternate with 8th notes

This will seem harder yet. When you can do this without thinking you have probably internalized the 8th note triplet feel. Count out loud. And, practice!