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The Basic Bass Line Pattern
Ex.1 shows the bass line played in quarter notes.
Ex.1
String Crossing
One of the biggest challenges will be the string crossings between the E string (4th) and the D string (2nd). Here are some prep exercises to help you with these crossings. As you work with these you will notice an improvement in the groove of the line.
In Ex.2 you will alternate between the A note (E string, 5th fret) and G note (D string, 5th fret). Start with your right hand index and ring finger alternating in quarter notes (Ex.2a), then 8th note triplets. (Ex.2b). An 8th note triplet is playing 3 times in every beat.
Ex.2a
Ex.2b
Repeat this pattern on D note (A string, 5th fret) and C note (G string, 5th fret)
Ex.3b
Ex.3b
Bass Line Pattern in Triplets
Now that you are more comfortable with the string skips, let’s get back to the basic pattern only played with 8th note triplets.
Ex.4
Bass Line Pattern With Swing 8th Notes
Ex.5 shows the line played with a swing feel. You can think of a swing feel as a triplet with the middle note omitted.
Ex.5
Bass Line Pattern Mixing Rhythms
Ex.6 helps create some variety by alternating swing 8ths and triplets.
Ex.6
 Page 1, Intro - Music Theory - Video Lesson
Page 3, Shifting the Bass Line Patterns to D7, and E7 - Blues in A - Jam Track 
The 1 b7 6 5 Bass Line Pattern - Part 1
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