Approaching
from a half step above
You could also approach the roots from a half step above. This
is a stronger more tense sound, so use it with caution. In the
example below I have approached only 2 chords from a half step
above, and for the same reason in both instances.
*When
going from the Am to the G chord, I am using a half step above
the G chord. This creates a nice smooth movement between the 2
roots which are just a whole step apart. So I am just filling
in the gap.
*Going
from the D to the C chord also is also a great place for this
half step above approach.
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crescendo MIDI player
Other techniques that you will be using to create bass lines
will require you to know the key that you are in. Or require the
use of particular scales and arpeggios. But the chromatic approach
is fair game anytime.
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