The following example is simple bass line making a full cycle through the circle of fifths. The sequence of 4ths and 5ths flows naturally from one to the next.In this example, chord symbols and slash rhythm notation are added are added in the right hand. This is a common way to write parts for chord players (piano or guitar.)In this example, the right hand part has the chord symbols notated on the staff. The following example is simple bass line in the key of A minor. This also follows the circle of fifths.In this example, once again chord symbols and slash rhythm notation are added are added in the right hand. This is common for chord players.

This example uses the same chord progression but has a basic, simple melody added in the right hand.