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How do you play twinkle little star on bass?

Here's how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on bass:

Tuning:

- Ensure that your bass is tuned in the standard E-A-D-G tuning.

String Map:

- Open E string: high E

- Open A string: A

- Open D string: D

First Phrase (Verse 1):

1. G|---------------|

D|---5---5---7---|

A|---5---5---7---|

E|-3---3---5-----|

Second Phrase (Verse 2):

1. G|-------------------|

D|--------3--------|

A|------3------3----|

E|-1--------------1-|

Chorus (Repeat x2):

1. G|---------------|

D|---5-7-5---5---|

A|---5-7-5---5---|

E|-3-5-3---3-----|

Verse 3 (Identical to Verse 1):

1. G|---------------|

D|---5---5---7---|

A|---5---5---7---|

E|-3---3---5-----|

Verse 4 (Identical to Verse 2):

1. G|-------------------|

D|--------3--------|

A|------3------3----|

E|-1--------------1-|

Remember, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" follows the chord progression of C-G-Am-F-C-G-C. Practice each section slowly until you're comfortable playing the entire piece. Happy playing!

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