Types of Bass

Question 1

Walking Bass

Answer 1

Jazz or Blues. Often low notes. It goes for a walk, up and down a pattern of notes. Impression of walking

Question 2

Alberti Bass

Answer 2

Broken chords played by the left hand outlining harmonies whilst the right hand plays the melody

Question 3

Ground Bass

Answer 3

Bass line never changes. Long repeated pattern in bass line

Question 4

Pedal

Answer 4

A note which is sustained, or repeated continuously, in the bass beneath changing harmonies