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Connections – Bass

How to play a slur on the bass?

What you need to know before learning to play a slur on the bass

Slaves are super important for playing bass, because they allow you to extend a note on
there rhythmic figure next. To play a slur on the bass, you need to keep constant pressure on
the rope for the duration rhythmic of the connection. You have to keep your finger pressed on the fret without releasing the pressure
too early. If you release the pressure too soon, the note may stop prematurely and you will break the slur.
If this is the case, you will have to modify the writing.

In addition to maintaining pressure on the rope, you need to pay attention to the rhythm and duration of each
note so that the connection is smooth and precise. You have to make sure that each note is played in time and
appropriate duration, depending on the musical context and the score.

Conclusion of the bass connection

To summarize, slurs are really important for playing bass, because they allow you to create
more coherent and expressive melodic phrases. To play a slur on the bass, you have to keep a
constant pressure on the string throughout the duration of the note and pay attention to rhythm and duration
of each note so that the connection is fluid and precise.
Basically, bass connections are essential to have good playing technique and create a melody
which makes sense. They allow you to extend the duration of notes and create melodic continuity between
the notes.