New Orleans Second Line Groove

The second line groove is based on traditional New Orleans Music. This bass line consists of only two notes, the roots of the two chords played in the classic second line rhythm.

New Orleans Second Line Groove Bass Line Notation (PDF)
Download the PDF of the notated bass line and play along to the video.

Watch the bass line animated on the fingerboard!

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