4A. Fretting Open String Notes
"Can't Get Enough" detail 1
The bass line of "Can’t Get Enough" (see 4D) involves the notes D, C, E, F, G and A.
How to fret open string notes
The open string notes can also be fretted. Their position on the fingerboard is easy to determine. Playing a string at the fret 5 produces the same note as the open string above it. This is useful for tuning your bass by matching the fretted note and the open string:
The following exercises feature both open strings and their fretted counterparts. They’re not as easy as they seem, so play them slowly. Pay attention to the fingering which indicates open and fretted notes.
The bass line of "Can’t Get Enough" uses fretted open string notes exclusively. Make sure to follow the indicated fingering!
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