Apr 03, 2011 standard lines jazz and bebop standards, book iii in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series for the double bassist and electric bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standard tradition. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12. While some knowledge of music theory is necessary, excellent bass lines can be. This book is specifically on walking bass lines for 12 bar blues in all 12 keys. The goal is to create a line with good melodic motion, which also presents the basic harmony of the song. In the next step of constructing walking bass lines, we will play what bass. Book iii covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 choruses of professional jazz bass lines as an example. Part 1 demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to provide forward motion into bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic. Constructing walking jazz bass lines home facebook. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii, author.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys new 2hr mp3 playalong free download featuring all chord progressions in 12 keys from part ii of the book available from. Download theory supplements, midi files, chord changes and full notefornote transcriptions of every lesson. The bass lines are good and one simple addition to know is that just about any chord walking bass line, you can always use a leading tone that is, 12 step below to whatever is the next chord. If you know how to create a walking bass line, you can be more creative in your jazz playing. Building walking bass lines pdf free download epdf. Were going to play a bass note on every beat and sometimes we will add additional approach notes to enhance the rhythmic feel of the bass lines.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii by darwinchang. As an active member of the new york city jazz scene, wallace has participated in jazz festivals, spoken and performed live on radio, and played at many prestigious jazz clubs and concert halls around the country. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii walking bass. When we play a walking bass line were looking to outline the chord progression and lead smoothly from one chord to the next in a fluid manner using constant quarter notes as our main rhythm. Constructing walking jazz bass lines is a new series of instructional method books for. So this hack works best with chords that last a single bar.
The ukulele bass is a perfect size with a great bass sound. Walking bass download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. In general, we make this transition smooth by limiting the interval between these two notes to either a half step semitone, whole step tone or a perfect5th. Constructing walking jazz bass lines, book 1 by steven mooney.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii walking. Constructing walking jazz bass lines standard lines. Walking the ii v i in combo, youll learn that the ii v i is one of the most important chord progressions in jazz. Standard lines, book iii in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series for the double bassist and electric bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standard tradition.
Its a jazz staple, youve got to be able to walk a line on the blues if you want to play jazz bass. The difficulty in walking bass on the guitar lies in the combination of playing chords and bass at the same time. Build a walking bass line from scales the jazz piano left hand. Walkin the blues walking bass line transcription includes bass tab. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii standard. When constructing a walking bass line, you need only to keep in mind that, when finished, you bass line should hold a melodic property. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. Constructing walking jazz bass lines walking bass lesson on classic bebop standard in the key of bb. In this weeks lesson were looking at a very simple walking bass line through the. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method essential elements for ukulele method book 1. The first jazz walking bass line etude we are going to learn is over the first eight bars of giant steps.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines is a new series of instructional method books for the double bassist and electric. Wallace stelzer is a professional jazz bass player and content creator from houston, texas. Part 1 demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to provide forward motion into bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. To demonstrate the jazz walking style properly, the following figure shows you how to walk. All were going to do is play the main triad of the chord for the first 3 beats root third fifth. Constructing walking jazz bass lines jazz online bass. Sep 30, 2012 constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii bass tab edition jazz bass lines over standard jazz chord progressions jazz bass tabs9781937187156b stay safe and healthy. The blues in 12 keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking bass lines in the jazz tradition. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii standard lines. Constructing walking jazz bass lines rhythm changes in 12. Download our walking bass book playalongs as well as lessons for bass and guitar. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book ii walking bass lines. The enclosure is a useful device when constructing walking bass. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines walking bass lines. It is part of a series that includes books on rhythm changes in all 12 keys and standard jazz lines whatever they are. While walking bass in a band is generally played by the bass guitar or double bass player, being able to play walking bass lines is an essential skill for jazz guitarists when playing without a bass player. When you can cleanly and smoothly play the bass line, add the chords. Included in this ebooklet are excerpts from the 3 book jazz walking.
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To walk bass lines on the ii v i, all we have to do is learn three different walking patterns. Download the free playalong of book i the blues in 12 keys over 2hrs of jazz bass backing tracks watch the video lesson from the book. Backing track downloads constructing walking jazz bass lines. In this bass guitar lesson, im going to take you through the 3 core concepts you can use to create walking bass lines. The bass lines are good and one simple addition to know is that just about any chordwalking bass line, you can always use a leading tone that is, 12 step below to whatever is the next chord. This first example uses only chord tones 57 of each respective chord. Mar 25, 2019 welcome to part 1 of the walking bass series.
If you are stuck in your progress or just looking to get a foot in the door with jazz bass playing. Rhythm changes like the blues is an essential part of the jazz musicians vocabulary. Walking bass lines the easy way with this simple hack. Walking bass is the most common type of bass that you will hear in jazz and jazz blues on the organ.
The majority of the presentation will focus on walking bass lines in a 44 meter. These same passing tones and approach tones are utilized when constructing walking bass lines over a series of chords. Book iii covers 24 jazz standard chord progressions with 110 choruses of professional jazz. Jul 11, 2019 jazz bass books and free video lessons for the upright and electric bassist. Pdf building walking bass lines download full pdf book. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i walking bass. Free mailing list for keeping up to date, and receiving free jazz bass lines and bass tips. To demonstrate this we are going to use one of the most important chord sequences youll find in jazz music the iivi or 251. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Ii book v in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series outlines the various approaches used to build instrumental facility through the study of scales, modes and arpeggios. The blues in 12 keys, book i in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series new 2hr mp3 playalong free download featuring all chord progressions in 12 keys from part ii of the book available from website. Jazz walking bass lines in 12 keys, bass blog, bass lessons, bass books, bass lesson videos for the upright bass and bass guitar skip to content constructing walking jazz bass lines. Constructing walking jazz bass lines daily warm up exercises for bass all books are available in either standard notation or bass tab.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines, jazz bass books and educational material in 12 keys for the jazz bassist. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys bass tab edition, steven mooney, 2010, music, 118 pages. 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. A walking bass line simply walks through the appropriate scale of each chord, one note per beat. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii, length. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Special online offer for the remainder of the covid 19 social. While giant steps can be daunting to improvise over, you can create a walking bass line with only a few notes. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys new 2hr mp3 playalong free download featuring all chord progressions in 12 keys from part ii of the book available from website. Standard lines jazz and bebop standards book iii in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series for the electric bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standard tradition.
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