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    PLAY QUARTER NOTE TRIPLETS

    Feb 01, 2022 4 minutes

    Hey there, bass players! Welcome back to our discussion of rhythm. While scales and arpeggios are great ways to practice technique, let’s maintain a musical balance with our understanding of rhythm, articulation, and note duration. These concepts can make or break your groove, so learning how to create or interpret different rhythms will help you stand out of the pack, or more importantly, stand next to a drummer on the bandstand.

    We’ve spent the past few columns discussing two types of triplet-based rhythms: Swung eighth notes and eighth note triplets. Now, it’s time to tackle something slightly more complex,

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