The song Substance is a fantastic tune to learn in the style of folk-swing or lighter rock with maybe just a hint of classic country mixed in. This one’s set at a nice, easy tempo and feel to allow you to work on the fundamental techniques that are critical for moving forward as a better bassist and musician. While working on this piece, you’ll learn things like how to play clear and consistent sounding notes, quarter-note and quarter-rest rhythms, whole notes, how to mute the strings for rests using both hands, how to lock in with the rhythm section, song form, and so much more. It could be your perfect introduction to playing tunes with a band, so check it out!