The i–V–V–i chord progression was very commonly used in 70s and 80s salsa. Many famous songs have been written on this two chords. It is also one of the easiest to play for a bassist, as it can be fully played with only two notes (root and fifth of the tone), although most of the time, experienced musicians add passing notes to enrich it.

Here are presented three various examples of tumbao bass line on i–V–V–i progression.

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