Bass Solo Improvisation Lesson #5 – Four Note Phrases
This lesson is the fifth in the Bass Improvisation Series that aims to provide an introduction to improvising for those just getting started.
This lesson deals with small 4 note phrases and how we can apply the permutation concept we covered with the 3 note phrases.
Sequences
4 Note Permutations
Starting On Root: 1357 1375 1537 1573 1735 1753 Starting on 3rd: 3157 3175 3517 3571 3715 3751 Starting on 5th: 5137 5173 5317 5371 5713 5731 Starting on 7th: 7135 7153 7315 7351 7513 7531
Component Phrases
Complete 4 Note Phrase: 3175 3 note component phrases: 317 175 2 Note component phrases: 31 17 75 35
This example truly turns the light on. Breaking the phasing down like this make it easier to understand developing ones own voicing. Truly an excellent demonstration. One of the best I’ve been introduced to.
Thank you Mark! Explaining bass theory in this practical way is so helpful. I understand the theory but couldn’t figure out how to use it and what to play. This helped me put it all together! Thank you so much!
I loved this lesson. Breaking it down to 4 note sequences and explaining how to make a run up and down was great. Salute! Thx