SEVENTH CHORDS, PART TWO: MINOR
Hey there, bass players! This lesson is the oh-so-anticipated follow-up to exploring seventh chords. In the previous column, we took a major triad, and stacked an additional note on top, resulting in major seventh and dominant chords. Now, it’s time to direct our attention toward minor tonality.
You may be wondering, ‘Why should I be so concerned about chord qualities—bass players just have to play the root notes, right?’ In some musical scenarios, yes, we can rely on rocking the root, especially if we’re pedalling eighth notes in a pop or rock song. However, the moment we decide to add variation, compose a groove, or walk through changes, we have to
