Yes it's true that on a gig or session you'll never really be asked to play chords on the bass guitar. However, knowing how to play chord is great for your musicianship, improvising, composing, and jamming skills.
The relationship between a chord, arpeggio, and a scale is vitally important and once you crack this you'll begin to connect the dots between music theory, unlocking the fretboard, and listening to and making music. Here's the video. Download the chord charts below...
Bass Guitar Seventh Chords - A String Root
Bass Guitar Seventh Chords - E String Root
