Introducing string crossing (using A, G, C and D)

We have now learned how to play four notes on the bass guitar and it is a good time to see if we can put them all together.

The next example has all of our bass notes for you to play and involves and introduces the technique of string crossing. This is where you simply have to change from playing on one string, to crossing to another. In this case you are going to need to be able to negotiate changing from the E string to the A string.

Now this is the first time we have attempted this, so I would use the multimedia files. Watch the video and then listen to the play-along exercise before having a go yourself.

Once you are comfortable with what you are trying to do, then try playing along with the media file very slowly, building the speed, and your ability to cross strings smoothly.

Exercise 5. Playing A, G, C and D together

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