Chordal Fingerstyle Study

This study piece is a solo bass composition that will get you acquainted with the chordal fingerstyle technique. This involves playing the strings of the bass using the thumb and fingers of the picking hand. Although this is a technique that is more commonly associated with the guitar, you’ll find that it works equally well on bass. Whilst it’s admittedly rare that bassists are required to perform solo, there’s nevertheless a certain satisfaction to be had from performing a piece of unaccompanied music.

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