Bass runs help provide a smooth and musically interesting transition as you change chords Theyre especially useful in country bluegrass and folk songs often providing a harmony line to the sung melody ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of ...

Melody and rhythm are almost inextricably linked. I say ‘almost’ because you can have melody or harmony without a ...