We’re going to play the same exercise this time around, but this time, you should also tap your foot and count along to the beat with 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4 to help you keep time. Each note lasts one beat, then rest one beat, play the next note one beat, and then rest one beat.
For example, play the A string one beat, rest one beat, play the E string one beat, rest one beat, and repeat.
Why The Same Exercise?
This exercise differs with the exercise in step one in that we want the emphasis on keeping time by tapping our foot. The timing of the alternating bass is of the utmost importance, so special attention to the matter is important: