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8. More Notes on the E-string

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Several of the earlier courses covered notes on each of the four strings of the bass. These notes were not randomly chosen, they were specifically selected because they are commonly played notes in keys that are often used for rock and pop songs. Throughout the next few courses, you will learn all of the notes within the first five frets that have not been covered so far. This course will focus on the two remaining notes on the low E-string – the F at the first fret, and the G#/Ab at the fourth.

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This course is 18 MINUTES long and contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. Understanding Sharps and Flats

This short video will explain how sharps and flats – also known as accidentals – work. As you’ll learn, a single note can be referred to either as a sharp or a flat.

2. Exercise #57

This is a very simple exercise that introduces the first of the new notes, F. Notes that have been covered on the other strings are also used here.

3. Exercise #58

This bassline makes use of the second new note, G#. In this example, you’ll be playing a basic blues-style bassline, which is based on an E major arpeggio.

4. Exercise #59

This exercise also makes use of the second new note, although in this example it’s been referred to as Ab rather than G#. Which name is used depends on the key.

5. Exercise #60

This exercise is a rock riff that makes extensive use of the G#. There are lots of opportunities to use the raking technique here.

6. Exercise #61

This exercise is a menacing rock groove that uses both of the new notes. Many of the notes in this line are played on the offbeat.