How to Play Jazzy Bass Chords

Here I show you how you can play a few jazzy bass chords. These easy-to-play chord voicings can be used for working out "changes" (chord sequences), for solo bass, and for teaching.
The backing track is from Band-in-a-Box at www.pgmusic.com
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[@paultraynorbsc627]

Nice jazzy tones. Thank you

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Hello Paul
Jazzy indeed - thanks for your comment.
George

[@user-en3cl1xo6c]

Thanks for free lessons

[@cgrimes72]

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[@DrXbox101]

Thanks good lesson:)!

[@BassLessonsOnline]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for your post.
Kind regards,
George

[@prometheuscall5759]

ok! Thanks

[@konkon3535]

Very good.hallo from greece

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Great. Thanks for your post ... and hello from Down Under Australia.
George

[@kengagnon1358]

Your bass should have been louder the backing track was not loud enough either but otherwise good clear instruction

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Thanks for your comments, Ken. You are correct - sometimes my mix is not ideal for all listening environments. I keep trying to improve :)
Kind regards,
George

[@izziOnBass]

thanks for the lesson. Any idea about 9th and 11th chords in a 4 string? in any alt tuning? thanks

[@BassLessonsOnline]

+izziOnBass
Yes, it is easy enough to play extended chord voicings on 4-string bass. As long as you know all chord tones in all chords you can apply the notes you select to a bass in any tuning.
With 11th chords, do you mean sus4? I ask this because this will determine how to best voice the chords on bass.
Kind regards,
George

[@izziOnBass]

+BassLessonsOnline Hi George thanks for the reply. I think I asked a blunt question, I also did some reading and found it can be played. Any idea to play 7thsus2 chor? Thank you

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Hello Izzi
Yes, you can play a 7 sus2 chord within 4 frets on bass. Try, from low to high strings, root, fifth, flat seventh, second (ninth). This creates an uncluttered voicing.
I hope this helps.
Kind regrads,
George

[@shaggymattrocks]

Is this a cover of "isn't she lovely?" by stevie wonder

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Hello Matt
This is not a cover of any song. However, what you recognized was the IIm7 V7 chord sequence which is in "Isn't She Lovely" - so well done!
Kind regards,
George

[@bobasquid3339]

Nice vid! Thanks! Your bass volume is a wee bit too low. Fyi, louder, would be nice. Good vid nonetheless!

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Thanks. In this example I wanted to have the chords "embedded" in the music, as opposed to standing out. Its good with headphones ;)

[@prometheuscall5759]

Can't hear your bass my volumes are up and fine

[@brianmason9803]

Theory is good, but can't hear the bass. Thanks anyway for putting it on.

[@anhanhtrinh1828]

may you speak slowly . and you show me each rhythm to understandable please, my teacher

[@tobysnelgrove]

Thanks

[@prometheuscall5759]

Can't hear you

[@BassLessonsOnline]

Hello Yserick
I just checked the video and found the volume and balance of the tracks to be fine, even on a laptop.
You may have to check the settings on your device. Good luck!
Kind regards,
George

[@marylaf]

Works fine on my computer as well. Awesome lesson. TY so much!!