Double bass technique left hand i authors transcription. In part 1 we created waling bass lines over major and minor 251s using the tones of the triad in combination with chromatic or stepwise approach patterns. Now its time to learn how to create a complete bass line from scratch. How to create bass lines 6 often youll use an ostinato for the head when the whole group plays the melody at the beginning and the end and use a walking bass for the changes when people take turns improvising over the chord progression of the song. Mark whites walking bass p6 bassist ron carter is a master of these effects on double basscheck out the way he uses them. So what walking bass line the complete bass player. This is an important concept to remember, the walking bass line is. This is a a way of playing that i use really a lot in situations where theres no bass player, so mostly duo settings with a guitar player, singer or horn player. Mark whites walking bass p6 bassist ron carter is a master of these effects on double bass check out the way he uses them. May 22, 2007 this week we are looking at ascending and descending our 4 note chord shapes.
This is the second lesson in the series devoted to walking bass lines. Lessons in this segment focus on the fundamentals of bass playing. Walking bass guitar is an important comping style for any jazz guitarist to study when learning how to play jazz guitar chords if you are new to playing walking bass guitar lines and want to learn an easy method for learning them, i highly recommend checking out this guide that i published before working through the material in this lesson. Mar 21, 2018 when learning how to play jazz guitar, one of the things that many players want to explore and get under their fingers is walking basslines. Just like walking with your feet, tyjwalking bass line is one step after the other that takes you somewhere.
This week we are looking at ascending and descending our 4 note chord shapes. Expect topics covering styles like blues, rock, jazz and funk, more techniques, walking bass, composition, ear training, advanced harmony and lots more. We work on employing the arpeggio ideas weve learned. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines including. In previous lessons, we have looked at creating a solid walking bass line to fulfill our supporting role in a jazz ensemble. Nathan east, matthew garrison, eddie gomez, charlie haden, dave holland. Chord tones root, 3rd, 5th, 7th are the most powerful choice you can make when creating your walking lines. In my previous post, how to keep your bass lines interesting, we defined what a bass line is and what its functions are, and looked at a few ways in which we can creatively negotiate chord changes. The original bass riff has both a slap bass line and a fingerstyle bass line so learning only one part can sound a little. Music educational books and sheet music downloads for blues, jazz, funk, latin, gospel, rock, celtic styles for instruments including piano, keyboards, sax, flute. Playing a walking jazz guitar bass line is a captivating method of comping for other musicians, and yourself. Dave marks the online home of northern irish multi. Therefore, the bass is played by the left hand on the lower part of the keyboard of the piano.
With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your walking bass technique. There is a big tendency for players to seek for advanced and complicated topics while they still did not master the basics. Misc cool walking bass pattern bass tab this cool walking bass pattern is fun to play, and also a good warmup. In this lesson ill demonstrate how i approach playing walking bass lines and chords at the same time. At the bass solo where there is no other instrument, youll hear the melody as well as the harmony. Even just pencilling in the notes on the notation would get you through a walking bass book.
Dave frank school of jazz, new york city music videos. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Not only does the anchor bass line improve the quality of your turnarounds, but it also provides you with a place for your bass lines to go. The techniques that jazz players call lefthand walking bass. From the funkiest bass grooves to the most lyrical bass solos, from the 50s up until 2020. Walking bass lines for jazz guitar by stephan badreau is a step by step guide to harmonizing bass lines on the guitar. In that song youll hear how the walking bass line expresses the harmony and fills in the melody. Another one for ed friedlands building walking bass lines. Apr 26, 2017 in my previous post, how to keep your bass lines interesting, we defined what a bass line is and what its functions are, and looked at a few ways in which we can creatively negotiate chord changes. You can get a pdf to accompany this lesson from you can down.
While often associated with jazz, walking bass can be found in any genre. A stepbystep method for developing extraordinary technique on the bass guitar strengthen your overall facility on the instrument with this series of exercises and lessons, presented in an effective themeandvariation format. This is the first step in developing walking bass lines. This paper describes a contourbased algorithm for the realtime automatic generation of jazz walking bass lines, following a given harmonic progression. Nothing too difficult, just make sure you are stamping your foot two times per second and that you are counting from 1 to 4 in time with your foot beat. Since its walking bass piece each note is a quarter note. Natural 7th our progression is a ii v i in the key of c major. A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing. There are notes available on pdf files that you can download for free to help with the lessons. When learning how to play jazz guitar, one of the things that many players want to explore and get under their fingers is walking basslines. If you are wishing to order the pdfmp3 files please go to the correct page as this product is for the pdf file only. Though learning how to walk a bassline and comp at the same time can take a lot of experience and time in the woodshed, there are a few rules and pointers you can follow in order to get you off on the right foot as you begin to explore the world of. Jerry explains how to play a chord progression with fingerstyle technique, with a set of chords common in jazz music.
Playing jazz guitar bass lines with chords the guitar is an extremely versatile instrument, with seemingly endless techniques and tones around every corner. The function of a bass player in the jazz combo is to work with the piano player and drummer to provide both a harmonic and rhythmic stability for the tune. A walking bass line is a more creative form of bass playing than the other swing styles because you choose new notes each time you play the same song. Aug 11, 2015 in previous lessons, we have looked at creating a solid walking bass line to fulfill our supporting role in a jazz ensemble. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazzs online jazz handbook. May 22, 2007 hey all welcome to my first lesson on the topic of walking basslines. In this 3part jazz bass lesson, harvie share tips about bass line creation, being a professional, strengthening your time, getting a good sound and more. The transcription below is an excerpt from a dave mckenna version of c jam. Were going to start off by exploring arpeggios one of the most basic building blocks of music. If this kind of work is new to you, it may take several weeks or a month to get comfortable with walking lines between chords. Play lower notes with your right thumb and you can obtain a kind of. R 3 5 6 7 walking bass line theory basics chris fitzgerald.
How to play basic walking bass lines bass wonderhowto. Lesson 5 we are using a chord progression with 3 chord types. How to write a walking bass line learn jazz standards. We guitarists benefit from these effects by disguising the elements were using rhythmically. The walking wednesday bass line this week is so what. This lesson is the first look into how we construct the actual lines and starts with a primer on arpeggios or chord tones. From the blues inflected double bass solos of ray brown to the electric bass bebop of jeff berlin. Walking bass noterange usually the bass lies in the lower sound range of the music. Lesson 8 the neare if we picked e, we could ascend or descend c maj7 1 exercise 8. If you try to play notes that dont belong might sound. Fundamental concepts for walking bass a systematic method will show you stepbystep how to make up your own walking bass lines for jazz, country, rockabilly etc this manual can be used by anyone wanting to learn how to play improvised walking bass on any instrument in any time signature. The possible noterange of a walking bass can reach from subcontra a to middle c.
Beginners guide to walking bass lines bass tabs bass. Bass lessons beginners guide to walking bass lines bass tab standard string tuning g,d,a,e recommended 1. Popularized by piano greats lennie tristano and dave mckenna, among others, the walking lh bass line can effectively subtitute for a rhythm section, if desired, and provides a rhythmic and melodic foundation for rh improvisations. Aug 19, 2014 in this lesson ill demonstrate how i approach playing walking bass lines and chords at the same time. One very important and widely used jazz guitar technique is playing bass lines in combination with chords. When you have the anchor bass line as your musical destination, youll have the confidence to create walking bass line for the remaining measures of the song. When you are a beginner on walking bass, you should mainly stick to the chordmelody notes. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. Chord tones should be the first stop on the road to learning how to play walking bass lines. To get started with walking bass lines it is important to be aware of the root notes in each of the chords you are playing. Especially since im assuming here most of them will just have quarter notes or eight notes.
Hey all welcome to my first lesson on the topic of walking basslines. Playing jazz guitar bass lines and chords terence wright. Bebop walking bass a brand new mobile application for bass guitarists. You will learn some easy scales and how to play a walking bass line for whatever song you are playing. The term walking is used lescribe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. The bass also has a rich history as a solo instrument in jazz. Walking bass is a form of bass line, or a musical line that usually provides the lowest voice of the musical texture. There are any number of possibilities for moving from one chord to. Theres a transcription of it in the magazine and a. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. Playing with a walking bass line is a style of piano playing that is used most often in solo jazz performance. This week we look at 6 different exercises which help you to develop your basslines. If you know how to create a walking bass line, you can be more creative in your jazz playing.
The bass lines in the section are for you to learn, memorize, and play in a real live playing situation. Therefore being in control of them and becoming fluent is crucial. This is a short demonstration lesson detailing the basic principles of walking bass lines. Amidst hundreds of players slapping thousands of strings, there was incredible gear, awesome main stage performances and a whole host of fantastic masterclasses, both in the show masterclass room and in the scotts bass lessons room. These blues bass lines are like having a one chorus lick that you can. The description below is for the pdf and audio files. If you are looking to begin playing the bass then this how to video is the place to start. Try to use these effects randomly so theyre unpredictable. Five steps to walking basslines on guitar guitar world. In this example, the bass line consists of simple arpeggiations of each chord, giving the overall effect of a simple blues bass line.
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