Bass Strings Only Exercises

1. 2 strings descending thumb plays rest strokes, muting string above. Rest
fingers i,m and a on top strings. After playing half notes thumb mutes the
string below as indicated with a mute sign and string number:
2. 3 strings descending
Thumb plays rest strokes muting string above when descending
On Quarter note rest, mute bass note with the outer side of the thumb as
indicated
3. 4 strings descending
Thumb plays rest strokes muting string above when descending
4. 5 strings descending
Thumb plays rest strokes, muting string above when descending
5. 2 strings ascending
Thum plays rest strokes, muting string above. Rest fingers i,m and a on top
strings
For each new 2-bar phrase, the outer side of the thumb mutes string below as
indicated
6. 3 strings ascending
When ascending:thub plays free strokes, muting string below with upper side
of the thumb
When ascending: thumb plays rest strokes, muting string above
7. 4 strings ascending
5 strings ascending
Descending Bass Line - 2 Strings
8. Thumb plays rest strokes, muting string above. Fingers i,m and a rest on top
strings
Quickly planting thumb on consequent note will mute over-ringing
After playing half note, thumb mutes the string below as indicated
9. Thumb mutes the string below on the 2nd beat of the bar as indicated
Let string 1 be sustained, plant finger i on string 3 for support
In the penultimate bar, use left hand index finger to mute strings 6 to 10