32.41Step 10 — Improve the bass
Try replacing root jumps with:
- inversions
- stepwise motion
- chromatic approaches
- pedal points
- contrary motion
Example:
C-G-Am-F
becomes:
C-G/B-Am-Em/G-F
Bass:
C-B-A-G-F.
Much stronger.
Try replacing root jumps with:
Example:
C-G-Am-F
becomes:
C-G/B-Am-Em/G-F
Bass:
C-B-A-G-F.
Much stronger.