10 Ideas for Amin7 (Minor Pentatonic isn't always the answer)

Full Bass Fundamentals Course: https://payhip.com/b/2KZ69 Instead of relying solely on the A minor pentatonic scale, I would encourage bassists to analyze the underlying harmony, in this case we are in the key of G Major, to choose more colorful and harmonically appropriate options. Key Concepts and Techniques: Analyze the Harmony (0:00-1:29): The video emphasizes that an A minor 7 chord can function as the 'ii' chord in the key of G major. Recognizing the actual key is essential for selecting notes that better match the mood of the music. Expanding Beyond Minor Pentatonic (1:30-4:10): While the A minor pentatonic works, playing G major pentatonic or C major 7 arpeggios provides a much 'sweeter' and more colorful sound that aligns with the G major tonality. Exploring B Minor 7 (5:25-7:06): Using concepts from the G major key, the video shows how to incorporate B minor pentatonic or B minor 7 arpeggios to create new textures. Linking Positions (7:07-8:50): Try to to link different positions of the E minor pentatonic scale across the fretboard to create longer, more fluid bass fills. Strategic Fill Placement (9:02-10:48): Instead of only playing fills at the end of a progression, try playing fills starting on different chords in the sequence, such as the C major 7 or E minor 7, to challenge your playing and improve musicality.