5. Basic Notes on the D-string
In this course we’ll be working on some basslines that use the open D-string and two notes found within the first few frets: the E at the second fret and the F# at the fourth. We’ll also be working through some exercises that combine these notes with some of the others that we’ve learnt on the lower strings.
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. Basic Notes on the D-string
In this short video I’ll be briefly talking about two notes on the D-string, then putting them to use in a simple bassline.
2. Exercise 28
This exercise uses all three of the new notes in a descending sequence: F# - E – D.
3. Exercise 29
This exercise has more movement, but still just uses the three new notes.
4. Exercise 30
In this exercise we’ll be using some quarter note rests along with the new notes.
5. Exercise 31
This exercise uses quarter note rests, but also makes use of some simple eighth note rhythms.
6. Exercise 32
This exercise is a very simple octave-based line. This will require you to play a note on the E-string, followed by a note on the D-string.
7. Exercise 33
This line introduces a few simple eighth note rhythms. In the second bar you’ll also be playing a whole note (semibreve), which lasts for the whole bar
8. Exercise 34
This exercise uses notes on all three of the strings that we have covered so far and also includes some quarter note rests.
9. Exercise 35
This exercise also uses notes on all three of the strings that have been covered so far.
10. Exercise 36
There are quite a few eighth notes in this exercise, but in the third and fourth bars these are broken up with quarter note rests.
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