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Stepping Down
Instead of walking up to the bass note of the next chord, in today’s challenge you will be walking down to the bass note of the next chord. This is a subtle shift in your approach, but it adds yet another flavor of bass walk to your repertoire. You will be using four notes to play this walk, but you will be putting all of those notes into only 2 beats, meaning you will be using eighth notes for this. It’s kind of a two for one special in that not only do you get this wonderful descending line, you get to play with the rhythm a little bit and see what’s possible in a short window of time.
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Really enjoyed this guitar lesson
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Loved. Thank you Tony for sharing your talent! So grateful
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Done
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This took some time. Am to Em was the easiest because it was stepping down on an outside string. The 1st and the 3rd transitions were tougher cuz I kept landing on the wrong string with my finger or my pick. This is one I’ll mark as a fav. Not because it’s my fav but it’s good practice!
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These longer bass walk downs are pretty cool. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe Willie Nelson incorporates these types of longer transitions into his playing.
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The tips of my fingers a killing me when I am playing.
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This one was kind of spunky! Sounds good but does not sound right, to me. It becomes catchy, once you start to get a grasp on it. Then it’s hard to stop!
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I hear this and I want to step down but walk back up. I know,i’m a little strange.
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A little different for sure
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Second time around on this piece. Sounds great but need to work on Em back to C. Guess just needs more practice and muscle memory there. Enjoying this lesson. 🙂
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This was fairly easy.
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What’s going on with the daly challenges? This is not on theme for the week?
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I got this but the transition from Em to C doesn’t feel smooth or effortless.
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Could make my way through but needs some time.
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Click on “Be Kind Rewind” on the left side menu.
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It takes some concentration to hit all 4 notes of the walk down. It was definitely a challenge for me. A good day. I can’t wait to read the comments.
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Really enjoyed this guitar lesson
Loved. Thank you Tony for sharing your talent! So grateful
Done
This took some time. Am to Em was the easiest because it was stepping down on an outside string. The 1st and the 3rd transitions were tougher cuz I kept landing on the wrong string with my finger or my pick. This is one I’ll mark as a fav. Not because it’s my fav but it’s good practice!
These longer bass walk downs are pretty cool. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe Willie Nelson incorporates these types of longer transitions into his playing.
The tips of my fingers a killing me when I am playing.
This one was kind of spunky! Sounds good but does not sound right, to me. It becomes catchy, once you start to get a grasp on it. Then it’s hard to stop!
I hear this and I want to step down but walk back up. I know,i’m a little strange.
A little different for sure
Second time around on this piece. Sounds great but need to work on Em back to C. Guess just needs more practice and muscle memory there. Enjoying this lesson. 🙂
This was fairly easy.
What’s going on with the daly challenges? This is not on theme for the week?
I got this but the transition from Em to C doesn’t feel smooth or effortless.
Could make my way through but needs some time.
Click on “Be Kind Rewind” on the left side menu.
It takes some concentration to hit all 4 notes of the walk down. It was definitely a challenge for me. A good day. I can’t wait to read the comments.