This song is pretty simple, but the rhythmic pattern is very interesting. The song is in the key of A, so the chord progression is I - vi - IV - V. Note that the bass line is the same throughout the song, so the section indicated as verse is also the chorus and the bridge.
Stand by Me - Ben E King
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This song is a great example of Reggae bass lines; it follows the chord progression, while playing with rhythms and syncopation. A lot of the bass notes are not on the strong beats, which makes them stand out in the mix. Note that the rhythm is in double swing, or swing of sixteenth notes.
The chord progression is pretty simple, it is in the key of G minor and it uses the chords i - iv - v - VI. The most important thing to focus on in this song is the rhythm of the notes.
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley Bass Guitar
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The song "Good Riddance" is a great beginner song for picking and strumming. If you notice at the beginning of the picking section as well as the strumming section, there are indications of which way to strum your pick. If you have a hard time with the rhythm of the strumming section, then keep the rhythm of the picking section throughout the song.
The song is in the key of G, so the main chords used are I - IV - V - vi. It is a classic chord progression. The chords used are also a bit different. You simply keep your third and fourth fingers on the 2nd and 1st strings respectively, both on the third fret.
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