Episode 6 1-4-5 Progression

Displaying how to use a 1-4-5 Progression. This Bassic Training session builds upon concepts already learned.

The 1 - 4 - 5 Progression makes a pattern that is similar to the number "7" or an upside down "L"

This pattern can be transposed, or moved over the entire neck, an it will always remain a 1 - 4 -5. The 1-4-5 Progression gets its name from the 4th and 5th degree of the major and minor scales. (See Music Theory: Building Scales for more details) Since the 4 and 5 is consistent they are called perfect intervals. The 1-4-5 progression is very popular in today's music.

Note the 1 - 4 - 5 progression in the above diagram.

The different chords are represented by different colors. Unlike other instruments chords are played 1 note at a time on the bass guitar, as opposed to playing them simultaneously on instruments such as the guitar or keyboard. Playing chords one note at a time is refered to as "Arpeggiating the Chord", or using "Arpeggios"