Reading Music On The Bass Guitar: The Very Basics – Reading Exercises

Here are some exercises for you with and without TAB. Only refer to the TAB if you get stuck. The point here is to wean yourself off the TAB so you can practice all the elements of reading music by yourself. Standing In The Shadows of Motown is a great book for more reading practice (if a little tricky...).

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Download link: Reading Exercises - no TAB

Reading Exercises - no TAB


Reading Exercises - with​​ TAB

Reading Exercises - with TAB

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