What? is the bass side now some mystical experience? Two step - four quarter notes to a bar - bass on 1,2,3 and 4 or if you're playing eigth notes bass on 1,3,5 and 7 - 4/4 time. Waltz - three quarter notes to the bar - bass on 1,2 and 3 - 3/4 time. Start with the bottom button and alternate until the wind changes.