Billie Jean (Bass Line)

by Michael Jackson

💜 R&B / Soul
Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
Tuning Standard
Capo None

Louis Johnson's iconic bass line from Michael Jackson's biggest hit. This F#m groove played on the low strings is instantly recognizable and provides an excellent exercise in rhythmic precision and muting technique.

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E|---2---2---5-2---0---2---2---2---5-2---0---2---|

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A|---0---0---4-0-------0---0---0---4-0-----------|
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