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12. The Dotted Quarter Note Rhythm

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Throughout the previous eleven courses we’ve covered a significant number of notes on the fingerboard and put them all to use in a series of simple basslines. In this video course we’re going to add an important new rhythm into the mix, one that is commonly used by bass players regardless of what style they play. With a new rhythm to work with, we’ll be able to play lines that are more varied.

Don't forget to hit the Download Resources button above to receive the PDF worksheet and backing tracks that accompany these lessons! This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. Dissecting the Dotted Quarter Note Rhythm

In this video we’ll look at the effect that adding a dot to a quarter note has. We’ll also learn a simple bassline that illustrates the new rhythm.

2. Exercise 77

This is a very simple application of this new rhythm. As you’ll hear, it works really well for simple, slow-tempo pieces such as this one.

3. Exercise 78

This exercise uses the new rhythm as part of a rock riff.

4. Exercise 79

Here’s another rock bassline that makes use of the dotted quarter note rhythm.

5. Exercise 80

In this exercise the commonly-used dotted quarter note and eighth note combination is followed by a rest. This is another popular way to use the rhythm and as you’ll hear from this exercise, can be very effective.

6. Exercise 81

This video features the new rhythm in a funk groove.