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