Keep It Groovy: Adding Grace Notes To Your Funky Blues
In this episode of “Keep It Groovy,” we’re going to feature a funky bass line over a 12-bar blues progression. We’ll use the blues box pattern but add a few grace notes for maximum funk.
We’ll begin by playing along to a drum groove reminiscent of the Otis Redding and Carla Thomas track, “Tramp.” Thinking to ourselves, “what would Duck Dunn do?” we can create a bass line that integrates dead notes and grace notes to add a bit of hipness!
Ryan Madora is a professional bass player, author, and educator living in Nashville, TN. In addition to touring and session work, she teaches private lessons and masterclasses to students of all levels. Visit her website to learn more!
