THuMB AND FINGERS PlucKING FOR BAss

JOSH FOSSGREEN

Exercise 1: Simple plucking pattern with thumb, index and middle finger
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right hand: T I M I T I M I etc.

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Exercise 2: Exploring the possibilities with "alternating bass"

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Exercise 3: Palm muting with a funk line in F# minor

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T I I T I T I T I I T I I T I T I T I T

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