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Glad you're learning and volunteering in chapel. As you're practicing, keep in mind that the chord's root note is your home base, but you don't have to stay there. Anything in the scale theoretically 'fits', some notes better than others... if it's a major chord, explore a bit 'walk around' on the major scale or pentatonic scale of the root note, minor scale if it's a minor chord. (Practicing and playing around on your scales does help with learning them 😂) If it's a 4 chord progression song, using the other notes on these scales help you transition smoothly to the next chord. As you improve, just remember that your job as the bassist isn't necessarily to be heard audibly. You're successful if you're helping the rest of the band stay tight or 'in the pocket'. Best wishes!

Also on slash chords like d/f# or g/d, try playing the bottom note. Although it's not the root, the chord is an inversion so other instruments should match the bass note with you

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So glad to hear! Hope you have a great time learning / playing it!

Again, thanks for the comment, Thurgor! I love your passion in playing bass! It doesn't always start out the way for everyone, but you're 100% right... When you realize what makes up a great band, it takes the whole team, but really starts with the foundation, which is bass and drums. Appreciate you watching the content and sharing!

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Been playing bass for nearly 40 years now still active in my church worship team. God has blessed me with it I just give it back it’s definitely had a positive impact in my life. I’m 64 years old I’ll do it till either I’m physically unable or God takes me home. The player I’ve most looked up to is Abraham Laboriel another old guy like me who loves playing for Jesus

Thanks for the comment, Thurgor! You're exactly right - many songs do begin that way, especially slower or more mid tempo songs which make up the majority of worship music these days.

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@@RootedMusicCoaching Hello! I tried to send you an email but it keeps saying the address is invalid. I will be playing an accompaniment part for this song on the cello and the piano part will really help with the process! Is there any way you could email it to me at my email address??

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Absolutely! You'll just want to make sure the fills are coming from the pentatonic scale based on what chords you are coming from. For instance, when you go from a major chord, you'll want to play something from that major pentatonic, but when coming from a minor chord, you'd want to stick with a movement from that minor pentatonic scale.

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So one thing about worship music, you'll be playing low Eb and low D quite a bit. For this reason I would highly recommend a 5 string bass or at least tuning to D standard. Problem with going low is you need to extend the scale length to avoid sounding muddy and that doesn't really exist with budget basses. That being said, I would recommend a used Squier P-bass until you choose to be a little more "financially committed". They pack a lot of value for their price and they'll fit the worship style nicely.