Chords For Bass [11 ESSENTIAL Shapes]

It's true, you don't normally play chords on bass guitar. BUT, you can compose, jam, improvise, learn harmony, and just have so much fun with them.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:17 Fretboard diagrams plus Technique Primer
03:49 G Major Chords E String Root (R - 5 - Octave)
05:21 Em D / C Chord Progression
06:43 Chord Tones/Arpeggios
07:19 G Major SEVENTH Chords E String Root
08:00 Quick harmony tip
08:54 D7 / Em7
09:06 Introduction to chord + melody at the same time
10:01 G Major SEVENTH Chords A String Root
10:24 Improvising with chords
12:36 Chord voicings
13:42 A few things for you to practise
15:22 Play through Giant Steps!

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