Today’s “bass run” could actually be played on the bottom of yesterday’s “fill-in.” You’d have to try them out together to see if it works for you, ok?
Shouting / Jubilant Bass Run in Ab Major (again):
Note: Each note below must be played separately and in a rhythmical pattern (kind of like the “Make you wanna shout” laundry detergent jingle … you’ve heard it haven’t you?)
Ab — C — Db — D — Eb — F — Gb — G — Ab
Notice that the bass run above is just a cycle and can be played over and over again. This is the way I like to do it:
a) I play the “Ab” first
b) Then on the “C” right after it, I play that “C” lower than the Ab (not higher).
c) After the “C”, I just work my way back up to the Ab
d) So essentially, the “Ab” is the highest note because I drop down to the “C” and continue every note from there.
e) After you get back to the “Ab”, then continue the pattern back to “C.” This is common in gospel music more than any other style.
f) The faster you play it, the better it will sound!
Does this make sense?
Why don’t you try it and e-mail me if you have any problems, ok?
Jermaine Griggs
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i have been playing bass for alongtime but i seem to do the samething what can i do to better myself
thank you
tring to learn to hold a grove when i play gospel shouting music
I LIKE it :)
Do you have a bass training series?
I want bass lesson
I want bass lesson and i have no teacher.
I like this
hey thanks for the info ima new bass player and would to bring our worship to a new level for the Holy Ghost Power to enter our service i have this part ab c db d and then back again cant seem to get the other part down its so hard for me to find some one to teach me i really only play gospel do you have any suggestions? I only want to praise our God thanks
sorry man I just got it thanks
I play bass at my church, but the organ player plays so loud it is hard for the rest of us to hear ourselves. He has been told but ignores everyone. He also, plays bad chords. He will not practice with the rest of the band, tries to teach new songs to both the choir and the band at the same time. Oh, I forgot to say he is the pastor’s son.
Should I quit, or stick it out?
Please advise soon. Today was no better. I have tried speaking with him and he refuses to hear not just me but others in the band. Help!!!
I learn my bass by learning d r m f s l t d
When will you have something for bass players?
how do I play spontaneously with both hands
I want to learn bass guitar
nice one but i need beginner progression on sokus
Please can u provide the right hand chords that goes with bass runs. Thanks
Thank you for sharing about how the Gospel Bass Run