How to Play Sir Duke Bass Tutorial Pt. 1. Stevie Wonder Bass Lesson The Intro Section

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Part 1 of 4. How to Play the Intro bass riff to Sir Duke from the 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life by the incredible Stevie Wonder. Bass Line by Nate Watts.
This is a must learn bassline for any player.

Links to
Part 2 the Verse/PreChorus -    • Sir Duke Bassline tutorial 2 Verse & PreCh...  
Part 3 the Chorus -    • Sir Duke 3 Chorus  
Part 4 the Unison section(Money Riff) -    • How To Play Sir Duke Bass Tutorial Pt.4. T...  

The intro does not contain bass in the original recording, but it lays down the arpeggiated foundation of the main chord structure.
The chord progression follows a I vi bVI V pattern in the key of B. There are some interesting accidentals on the vi chord along with the accidentals created by inserting a bVI or #V chord.
This riff has groove, funk, and a whole lot of soul.

I have fun playing it and learn something new every time I revisit it.

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Equipment used
Fender MIJ Geddy Lee Jazz
Rotosound Swing 66 strings
Orange Crush Pre
AKG C2000B mic
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 gen 2
Samsung S10+
Drum Beats Metronome
HP Envy
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