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    OCTAVE-BASED BASS-LINES PT. 2

    Dec 01, 2020 3 minutes

    Hey there, bass players! Welcome to Part Two of our octave discussion. Knowing how to intuitively execute an octave will come in handy every time you pick up your instrument. It can define the groove of a song or add a bit of variation to your bass-line; it can take you to a different region of the neck and influence the intensity of a chorus. In other words, it’s a musical element that can be dressed up or down to fit any occasion. Let’s give it some extra love!

    In my previous column, we

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