Letter Slash Bass

Lesson script

When you see F/C, play an F chord with C in the bass. First letter (or symbol) is the chord; after the slash is the bass note.

Practice G, G/B, G/D. Listen how inversions and slash bass make smoother bass lines.

Done when: you can play three slash examples smoothly.

Instrument paths

• Piano: LH bass note + RH chord.
• Strings: Low string takes the slash note.
• Percussion: Bass drum on slash changes only.

Learning modes

• Solo child: Write three slash chords and play them.
• Child + parent: Parent points in a chart; child realizes bass.
• Family: Bass player (LH or low instrument) + chord player.