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Walking Bass Notes II

Now that you have been introduced to Walking Bass Notes let's take a look at Bass-Notes that connect different chords. Walking Bass-Notes can connect to different chords by "Walking" Up or "Walking" Down.

As the arrow at the top of the first example indicates - this Bass-Line will "Walk" UP. String and fret positions are detailed. Listen to the sound clip to hear this smooth chord migration. The second example, as indicated by the arrow, "Walks Down". F chord to C chord.

Sample C chord to F chord
Sample F chord to C chord

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