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Query:
“Create a bass practice drill for the progression I–V–vi–IV in G Major. Include root notes, arpeggios, triplets, walking bass lines, and improvisation ideas. Provide clear instructions and TABs for each step.”

Response:
🎶 Bass Practice Drill: I–V–vi–IV in G Major
Key: G Major
Progression: I–V–vi–IV (G–D–Em–C)

1. Root Notes Only (Foundation)
Focus on locking in with the groove and clean transitions.

TAB:
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G|——————-|——————-|——————-|——————-|
D|——————-|——–7———-|——–2———-|——–5———-|
A|——–5———-|—————-5–|——————-|—-3————–|
E|–3—————-|–5—————-|–0—————-|——————-|
Practice: Play one note per beat using alternate plucking.
Tempo: Start at 60 BPM and gradually increase speed.
2. Arpeggios for Each Chord
Outline the chords by playing the root, 3rd, and 5th.

TAB:
G|——————-|——————-|——————-|——————-|
D|——————-|——–7–9——-|——–2–4——-|——–5–7——-|
A|——–5–7——-|—————-5–|——————-|—-3————–|
E|–3—————-|–5—————-|–0—————-|——————-|
Practice: Ensure each note rings clearly. Gradually increase dynamics and speed.
3. Grouping in Threes (Triplets)
Practice rhythm and phrasing with triplet groupings.

TAB:
G|——————-|——————-|——————-|——————-|
D|——————-|——–7–7–7—-|——–2–2–2—-|——–5–5–5—-|
A|——–5–5–5—-|—————-5–|——————-|—-3————–|
E|–3—————-|–5—————-|–0—————-|——————-|
Practice: Play with a metronome set at 80 BPM. Focus on even spacing.
4. Walking Bass Line
Add passing tones to transition smoothly between chords.

TAB:
G|——————-|——————-|——————-|——————-|
D|——–4–5——-|——–7–9——-|——–2–4——-|—-2–3–4——–|
A|—-5————–|—-5————–|—-3————–|–3—————-|
E|–3—————-|–5—————-|–0—————-|——————-|
Practice: Use chromatic passing notes for a smooth, jazzy feel.
5. Pentatonic Improvisation
Practice melodic fills and runs using the G Major Pentatonic Scale.

Scale TAB:
G|——————-0–2–|——————-|
D|————0–2——–|——-0–2——–|
A|—0–3—————–|–3—————-|
E|————————-|——————-|
Exercise: Improvise over the progression using slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
Jam Tip: Loop the progression and experiment with phrasing.
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