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    STU HAMM: CHORDS LESSON

    Sep 13, 2022 4 minutes

    Welcome back! In the last issue we looked at chordal fingerstyle playing, an area of bass technique that offers some alternative perspectives on the combination of harmony and melody. In the previous instalment, we looked closely at the technique and worked through 10 exercises that put it to use. If you’ve worked through that material successfully, you’re ready for the next challenge.

    This month, we’re looking at an entire piece that was performed using the chordal fingerstyle technique. ‘Chordally Yours’ was written by virtuoso bassist Stuart Hamm and is part of his, a series of solo bass pieces written to illustrate the versatility of the instrument. You’ll find this piece on Stuart’s 2015

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