We're working on some new arrangements and a discussion came up about the use of passing tones in basslines.
Our Drummer (guitarist) says "no notes outside the key are allowed..it's a rule."
I say wha...? Many of the walking exercises I remember require chromatic passing tones as a specific technique.
Now I agree that passing tones are just that.......and if they create dissonance within the tune then they should be avoided, but I think it should be depend on the tune or the passage. Our lead guitarist agrees with me.
Is there a hard and fast rule? Am I missing something?
Peace,
Johnny Webb
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