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    STRAIGHT SIXTEENTHS

    Mar 01, 2022 3 minutes

    Hey there, bass players! Welcome back to the world of rhythm. After learning about eighth notes and triplet-based rhythms, we’ve finally reached the all-important subdivision of sixteenth notes. This is where our plucking hand gets a workout and our metronome skills get tested. Used in a wide range of genres, this technique will most likely come in handy if you’re playing funk or rock. Why? Well, both genres tend to focus on rhythmic syncopation, technical dexterity, and the sensation of momentum. We’ll spy a couple of examples in each genre and highlight our favorite bass players in the

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