Chameleon (Bass Line)
by Herbie Hancock
🎷 Jazz
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Tuning
Standard
Capo
None
The infectious bass line from Head Hunters that defined jazz-funk. This Bb minor groove played on the lower strings is one of the most recognizable bass riffs in music, perfect for building finger independence and timing.
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A|---1--1--4--1---3--3--6--3---1--1--4--1-------|
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A|---3---3---1---1---------1--1--4--1---3--1----|
E|-------------------3--1-----------------------|