Bass guitar: your first songs

Your first songs on the bass are often about playing root notes in rhythm. It's surprisingly rewarding and an important job in a band.

You will need

• Your instrument
• Sheet music, tabs or an app
• Metronome

Steps

1. Choose a song

   Choose a song with a simple bass line.

2. Learn the notes

3. Play in rhythm

4. Learn the structure

5. Play with a backing track

6. Add variety

7. Play the whole song

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