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Low Rider Bass Riff

by Shawn Bradshaw

Here is the riff from War’s “Low Rider” by bassist B.B. Dickerson. This is a fairly simple bass riff that is mostly just an ascending minor pentatonic scale, but is a very distinctive and recognizable line.

(Video Bass Lesson)

 

Low Rider Bass Riff – Tablature

Low Rider Riff Bass Tablature

Low Rider Bass Riff – Drum Jam Track

Jam along with this drum jam track.

 

G Minor Pentatonic Bass Scale Ascending

Below is the fingering for the minor pentatonic scale that is used. It’s an extended scale which requires a couple of position shifts. The riff itself stays on the bottom 3 strings only, but I’ve included the notes that would be on the first string as well.

When ascending you will make the shift with your 4th finger. You could also use your 3rd finger in place of your 4th finger.

G Minor Pentatonic Bass Scale Ascending

G Minor Pentatonic Bass Scale Descending

When descending make the shift with your 1st finger.

G Minor Pentatonic Bass Scale Descending

War – Low Rider (Recording)

For some inspiration here is the recording of “Low Rider” from War.

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About Shawn Bradshaw

Shawn Bradshaw is the founder of CyberfretBass.com. He received his degree in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music.

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