E88 BPM
Root and Fifth in E (E)
Classic bass accompaniment alternating root and fifth in E major
ChordsE – A – B7 – E
Harmonic cycles and chord progressions for electric bass
Explore five essential accompaniment cycles for electric bass. Choose between root notes, root and fifth alternations, and walking basslines with real studio sound.
5 electric bass cycles
Harmonic cycles and progressions for electric bass
Collection of five accompaniment cycles for four-string electric bass (E, A, D, G). Learn to build solid foundations with roots, alternate fifths, walk through chord progressions, and hold cinematic pedal points.
C108 BPM
Walking Bass in C (C)
Swing and jazz bass line over ii - V - I - VI cadence with approach notes
ChordsDm7 – G7 – Cmaj7 – A7
A116 BPM
12-Bar Blues in A (A)
Classic twelve-bar blues structure with tonic, subdominant and dominant
ChordsA7 – A7 – A7 – A7 – D7 – D7 – A7 – A7 – E7 – D7 – A7 – E7
Dm84 BPM
Pedal Note in D minor (Dm)
Dramatic harmonic tension holding a D pedal under minor chords
ChordsDm – Bb – C – Dm
G92 BPM
Closing Cadence in G (G)
Fundamental I - IV - V7 - I sequence in G major for bass guitar
ChordsG – C – D7 – G
What changes from one circle to the next
Root and Fifth in E (E) goes through E, A, B7 and E in 4/4 at 88 beats per minute. Its roots run from E1 to B1 and it uses all four strings.
Walking Bass in C (C) goes through Dm7, G7, Cmaj7 and A7 in 4/4 at 108 beats per minute. Its roots run from G1 to D2 and it uses all four strings.
12-Bar Blues in A (A) goes through A7, A7, A7, A7, D7, D7, A7, A7, E7, D7, A7 and E7 in 4/4 at 116 beats per minute. Its roots run from E1 to D2 and it uses all four strings.
Pedal Note in D minor (Dm) goes through Dm, Bb, C and Dm in 4/4 at 84 beats per minute. Its roots run from Bb1 to D2 and it uses 3 strings.
Closing Cadence in G (G) goes through G, C, D7 and G in 4/4 at 92 beats per minute. Its roots run from G1 to D2 and it uses 3 strings.
How to practice electric bass cycles
The electric bass grounds harmony and drives the groove alongside drums. Start by playing only the root note on beat one of each measure. Once roots are confident, add the fifth and explore walking lines.
Mute each string before plucking the next by resting your right-hand fingers on adjacent strings. Low notes below A1 may sound quiet on mobile speakers, so practicing with headphones is recommended.