Blues bass licks in A

Im playing over a A7 to D9 chord sequence We can call the tune The Green Count;-)
Even though the A7 chord has a major third, you can play minor thirds as well its Blues!
Scales you can use:
A minor pentatonic / blues scale
A minor dorian scale
D mixolydian
A dimished actually the A dim chord in arpeggio form
G Major scale G Maj 7 arpeggio
E minor pentatonic scale.
Download the backing track from
http://playbassnow.com/bass-lick-of-the-day/l285-blues-licks-in-a/
I now give online "One on one" lessons: http://www.ashburymusichall.com/offerings/funk-rock-bass-marlowedk

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[TheDsX]

what gauge do you use on your strings?

[MarloweDK]

@TheDsX Gauge 45 - 105

[MrHazeee]

Great playing man!!! what strings and thickness do you use?

[MarloweDK]

@MrHazeee Nickel wound strings, gauge 45 - 105, brands vary

[sagasa456]

this is pure 70s sex !!!

[earthwormtom93]

i love the face lol

[ericgaldamez]

fresh!!!

[pipsqueek14]

i love your tone. could you tell me the settings? amp settings, what pickup you use.

[anina114]

Awesome playing dude!

[xMASSxDx187x]

YOU GIVE ME CHILLS ALL TIMES HAHAHA, MAKES ME REALLY NOD MY HEAD WITH THA FUNKDAFIED GROOVED

[rhythmandmoose]

@feverhood just don't only move upwards, use doublebeats occasionally, use "slower" notes, stops etc. Just try it. I'm at the beginning aswell, but nothing works better than trial and error.

[LedKrieger]

You rock!!!

[Gilbert919]

man you are fantastic how can i get in touch with you?

[DOGBISCUTS]

Damn you make it look so f-ing easy! this one is gonna take a bit!!