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Writer's pictureKaymery Swart

Slash Chords and Bass Runs

Today we're learning about Slash Chords and Bass Runs!


Symbols like the ones below are often seen.


In this scenario, these symbols indicate than an F Chord should be played with your right hand and a G notes with your left hand simultaneously.


Saying it out loud helps with practicing and playing. For example, “F over G” should be said when you see F/G. (Right hand on top and left hand at the bottom)


What are Slash Chords all about?


These chords indicate that a BASS RUN will be played by your left hand- this leads to chords that follows. Envision playing as a bass player. If you practice this way, you will realise that these slash chords and bass runs are a positive ADD to a tune played on a piano.


Now let’s practice some of these slash chords. The sequence below makes use of a Slash Chord base line.


Practice some of these progressions below.



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