Rhythm changes like the blues is an essential part of the jazz musicians vocabulary. This book is specifically on walking bass lines for 12 bar blues in all 12 keys. Walking the ii v i in combo, youll learn that the ii v i is one of the most important chord progressions in jazz. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist. 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. A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines. Part 1 of the book outlines and demonstrates the various techniques used by professional jazz bassists to provide forward motion and a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation into bass lines. Also recommended in this series by the same author is. It includes ten commonly played jazz standard progressions. Playalongs and downloads constructing walking jazz bass lines. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method bill evans jazz piano solos series volume 19 the artistry of bill evans. Written assignments to reinforce the lesson material. Its a jazz staple, youve got to be able to walk a line on the blues if you want. 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.
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The following is an example of a common bass line construction when the harmonic rhythm is moving at the rate of two chords per bar target notes are. Wallace stelzer is a professional jazz bass player and content creator from houston, texas. A great way to test your knowledge of course material. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book ii walking bass lines. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12. Jazz online bass workshops constructingwalking jazz bass lines. 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.
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