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EBS Lesson Four  Developing rhythm for rock grooves

Lesson Objectives

Mixing combinations of subdivisions

In our first three lessons we have learned about quarter notes and eighth notes. These are often referred to as subdivisions, as they divide the beat.

So far we have used this knowledge to develop our ability to play rock grooves. This lesson develops a more sophisticated understanding of rhythm and helps you create more interesting rock grooves on the bass guitar.

Firstly, let us have a look at a series of exercises that mix quarter notes and eighth notes and see how we get on.

Remember you can use your BassXtractor to slow the exercise down if it is too quick and build the speed up when you become more comfortable.

Next: Mixing subdivisions – Bass Reading Study 1