Channel: fretjam

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: alternate bass chordsslash chordschord lessonguitar chordschord theoryguitar songwriting

Description: Get extra fretjam on Patreon: patreon.com/fretjam In the first part, we learned how to modify the bass in those familiar open position guitar chords, called slash chords, changing the sound and function of the chord in a progression. This lesson expands on the alternate bass (slash chord) concept, showing you how to build these chords all over the neck and use them in interesting ways in your songwriting. Alternate bass allows you to create more melodic bass lines through your chord changes and completely change the mood and flow of a chord sequence. Try swapping out "regular" chords in your progressions for alternate bass chords and see what you can come up with. For more on this lesson, including fingering diagrams and ideas, visit the lesson page here: fretjam.com/movable-slash-chords.html