Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. After you get through these two books, then get todd johnsons walking bass modules. Constructing walking jazz bass lines is a new series of instructional method books for the double bassist and electric. This is the second lesson in the series devoted to walking bass lines. Walking bass in the pedal keyboard part of baroque organ music j. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz tradition. It is part of a series that includes books on rhythm changes in all 12 keys and standard jazz lines whatever they are. Its the most comprehensive jazz bass book ive found to date. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i walking bass lines. Just like walking with your feet, tyjwalking bass line is one step after the other that takes you somewhere. 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. Constructing walking jazz bass lines, jazz bass books and educational material in 12 keys for the jazz bassist.
Playalongs and downloads for our most popular walking bass books and online lessons. Book iii covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 choruses of professional jazz bass lines as an example. Included is over 150 choruses of walking jazz bass lines over the jazz blues lines in 12 keys. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking bass lines in the jazz tradition. A bass line is a melody line played in the bass by a lowpitched instrument such as the piano, double bass, electric bass, tuba, etc. Download our walking bass book playalongs as well as lessons for bass and guitar. Oct 07, 2010 now with mp3 playalong backing tracks of rhythm changes in 12 keys outlining the chord substitutions used in the book. 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. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Steven mooney, constructing walking jazz bass lines book series.
The goal of a walking bassline is to outline the chord progression but with an. Use these lines to get you going the right direction when you start playing a blues. Rhythm changes like the blues is an essential part of the jazz musicians vocabulary. Playalongs and downloads constructing walking jazz bass lines. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12. Walking the ii v i in combo, youll learn that the ii v i is one of the most important chord progressions in jazz. Chord tones should be the first stop on the road to learning how to play walking bass lines.
Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method ultimate easy guitar playalong the doors. Chords and walking bass part 1 in this lesson ill demonstrate how i approach playing walking bass lines and chords at the same time. Jazz guitar makes full use of many theoretical concepts, and also tends to use a lot of the more difficult concepts in music, such as improvisation and proper usage and implementation of the chromatic scale. Book ii in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series rhythm changes in 12 keys provides various insights into how the rhythm changes song form may be.
Take two different chords and you want to move as stepwise as. Without the cd this would have been a great book but with the cd it is the perfect book. If you like these ideas and want more information, my books walking bass lines for jazz guitar and walking bass lines for bass guitar are available at. It builds up from rootfive and adds more from there. Now with mp3 playalong backing tracks of rhythm changes in 12 keys outlining the chord substitutions used in the book. Walking bass lines 2 complete watch again next lesson many high level and notable bass players consistently discuss how critical studying jazz was for their progression as a bass player and musician. Jazz bass books, constructing walking jazz bass lines.
Building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist is an excellent resource for those that want to dig a little deeper in to technical studies and constructing walking jazz bass lines. Fundamental concepts for walking bass a systematic method ebook by george urbaszek. And walking basslines are a continuous sequence of quarter notes, generally played on the beat 4 notes per bar in 44 time walking basslines. For example, when you do steps 1, 2, or 3 above, you are creating the most basic kinds of ostinato. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. This video is the seventh in a series of jazz instructional videos featuring chris fitzgerald, assistant professor of music theory and jazz bass at.
The bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. Rhythm changes in 12 keys compliments book i the blues in 12 keys by following on with an in depth study of must know jazz chord progressions for the aspiring jazz bassist. Construction walking jazz bass lines discusses the jazz bass and its importance to the music. Students and readers of constructing walking jazz bass lines. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book ii walking bass lines. The goal is to create a line with good melodic motion, which also presents the basic harmony of the song. Constructingwalkingjazzbasslines book ithebluesin12keys. To walk bass lines on the ii v i, all we have to do is learn three different walking patterns. This first example uses only chord tones 57 of each respective chord. Jazz walking bass is designed to get you started on the correct path. These same passing tones and approach tones are utilized when constructing walking bass lines over a series of chords. An intelligent jazz blues player and comping generator for ios devices.
Common problems with walking bass lines and how to avoid them. Part 1 demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to. This lesson is the first look into how we construct the actual lines and starts with a primer on arpeggios or chord tones. A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing. This is the first step in developing walking bass lines. The term walking is used lescribe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. Walking bass for jazz and blues fundamental changes. Walking bass workshop constructing walking jazz bass lines. How to create bass lines 5 ostinato or riff bass an ostinato is a repeated rhythmicmelodic. How to write a walking bass line learn jazz standards. Standard lines 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. I will definitely be getting the others in the series. 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.
Wallace stelzer is a professional jazz bass player and content creator from houston, texas. This is an important concept to remember, the walking bass line is. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist. Walking bass lines for guitar jazz guitar workshop series. These blues bass lines are like having a one chorus lick that you can rely on to always sound good when you play it.
Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. The blues in 12 keys, book i in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series is designed to give the aspiring bassist of all levels the tools and devices required to construct professional level jazz bass lines and to build a strong functional awareness of how to function as a professional bassist in any musical setting. No part of this lesson may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without consent of the author. Common problems with walking bass lines and how to avoid. And walking bass lines are a continuous sequence of quarter notes, generally played on the beat 4 notes per bar in 44 time. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12. Heres what you get a complete guide to walking bass lines so you learn how to play on the most common chord changes in blues and. The material presented here is the exact same material that i have used for many years while learning and teaching walking bass lines. This book is designed to help bassists create walking patterns that can be used in a range of styles.
Book ii in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series rhythm changes in 12 keys provides various insights into how the rhythm changes song form may be approached by the jazz bassist. The bass lines in the section are for you to learn, memorize, and play in a real live playing situation. Mel bay the bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. The function of the bass is to provide the foundation. 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. Ive been working out of several books for the last year or so, but this is going to be my focus for the foreseeable future. Constructing walking jazz bass lines, book 1 by steven mooney. Paypal will automatically convert from us dollars to your. This book is specifically on walking bass lines for 12 bar blues in all 12 keys. I think this book is really good for learning how to play walking bass. I always recommend this book along with bob magnussons walking bass book.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines book ii walking bass. Books by steven mooney author of constructing walking. Jazz bass books constructing walking jazz bass lines. Walking bass for jazz and blues is a complete method to help beginners master each element of blues and jazz walking bass. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Walking bass for jazz and blues fundamental changes music. Exercise 1 demonstrates this with several examples. At the end of the book you have examples of walking jazz bass lines over popular jazz standards which is again great because one can compare what one has learnt in navigating the changes with solid examples. It is designed to develop strong harmonic skills, rhythm, phrasing and note choice. Free mailing list for keeping up to date, and receiving free jazz bass lines and bass tips. Playing a walking jazz guitar bass line is a captivating method of comping for other musicians, and yourself. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. A bassline is a melody line played in the bass by a lowpitched instrument such as the piano, double bass, electric bass, tuba, etc.
Apr 26, 2017 wallace stelzer is a professional jazz bass player and content creator from houston, texas. Rhythm changes in 12 keys upright bass method mooney, steven on. When you master this book, you will be playing good jazz bass. Books by steven mooney author of constructing walking jazz. Walking bass is most readily associated with jazz, where musicians have used it in ensembles of all sizes and styles. Constructing walking jazz bass lines is a new series of instructional method books for. Jul 22, 2019 constructing walking jazz bass lines, jazz bass books and educational material in 12 keys for the jazz bassist.
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. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys bass tab edition paperback the bass can be the glue that holds the music together, not obviously there, but noticed if its missing. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a. As both high school and college level jazz ensemble directors look to fill the bass chair, it is common to recruit a student with a great ear for rockanaroll or someone that has picked up the bass solely to fulfill that role in the ensemble. Constructing bass lines from chord symbols part 1 the following lessons are free for private individual use only. The bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes, keep the time flow or pulse steady, and keep the form of the song together. Constructing walking bass lines can be a challenge for beginning or even more experienced bassists. The first level will be to develop bass lines using triad chord tones only and resolve to the next chord root in the most economical way i. Jazz is one of those few styles that expands and goes past the average intermediate phase. A stepbystep course in this video, i share my top tips on how to avoid the most common problems with walking bass lines. 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. By explaining the basics of intervals, chords, and scales, the author builds a framework for understanding walking bass line patterns.
Rhythm changes in 12 keys is book ii in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series for the electric bassist. Also, dont forget to write out your lines at first and really practice these. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in. Constructing walking jazz bass lines walking bass lines 3 book set for a limited time buy books 1 3 and take our walking bass workshop course free.
How to create bass lines 2 3 play in four quarters. Constructing walking jazz bass lines home facebook. Books on the blues, rhythm changes, standards, as well as books for learning and developing technique. Mar 14, 2014 this video is the seventh in a series of jazz instructional videos featuring chris fitzgerald, assistant professor of music theory and jazz bass at the university of louisville school of music.
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