Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv including over 5hrs of backing tracks 333 tracks in total. Constructing walking jazz bass lines, book 1 by steven mooney. 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. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book 1 is an invaluable resource to the aspiring jazz bassist, with potential for learning teaching and great practical application. Walking the ii v i in combo, youll learn that the ii v i is one of the most important chord progressions in jazz. Also recommended in this series by the same author is. This first example uses only chord tones 57 of each respective chord.
A walking bass line is simply a melodic bass line found mainly in jazz and blues styles in which you walk around in quarter notes connecting the chords we can create a walking bass line over the following twelvebar blues chord progression instead of having a few different things to try in this lesson, we are going to learn a written bass line around. Steven mooney is the author of constructing walking jazz bass lines book i 4. Quarter notes are the foundation of all music, and are the most basic note values used in modern music. 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. Constructing a good walking bass line is much more difficult than most nonbass players probably realize. Example taken from constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii standard lines. Free mailing list for keeping up to date, and receiving free jazz bass lines and bass tips. Chords and walking bass part 1 in this lesson ill demonstrate how i approach playing walking bass lines and chords at the same time.
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. Book i by steven mooney, 9780982957097, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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 bass lines from chord symbols part 1 the following lessons are free for private individual use only. 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. It is part of a series that includes books on rhythm changes in all 12 keys and standard jazz lines whatever they are. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method ultimate easy guitar playalong the doors. 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. 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. Blues bass line, walking bass, jazz pianotutorial youtube.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in. This is an important concept to remember, the walking bass line is. Also, dont forget to write out your lines at first and really practice these. Mel bay the bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. The goal is to create a line with good melodic motion, which also presents the basic harmony of the song. Jazz bass books, constructing walking jazz bass lines. This book is specifically on walking bass lines for 12 bar blues in all 12 keys. In the end, walking bass lines are the most simple of concepts. The bass also has a rich history as a solo instrument in jazz. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii standard. Part 1 demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to. There are so many factors to consider, and one can spend a lifetime learning how to walk. 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. Constructing walking jazz bass lines, jazz bass books and educational material in 12 keys for the jazz bassist.
Constructing walking jazz bass lines home facebook. No part of this lesson may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without consent of the author. Just like walking with your feet, tyjwalking bass line is one step after the other that takes you somewhere. 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. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12. Building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist breaks down the jazz bass vocabulary by outlining key areas of harmonic structure related to the jazz standard and bebop styles. These same passing tones and approach tones are utilized when constructing walking bass lines over a series of chords. Jazz walking bass is designed to get you started on the correct path. Chord tones should be the first stop on the road to learning how to play walking bass lines.
We will also introduce rhythmic comping and other stylistic elements in our right hand. 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. And walking basslines are a continuous sequence of quarter notes, generally played on the beat 4 notes per bar in 44 time walking basslines. Jazz bass books constructing walking jazz bass lines. Constructingwalkingjazzbasslines book ithebluesin12keys.
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. This is the second lesson in the series devoted to walking bass lines. The material presented here is the exact same material that i have used for many years while learning and teaching walking bass lines. Jul 11, 2019 jazz bass books and free video lessons for the upright and electric bassist. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Previously, we have just placed the chords on beat 1 which. The term walking is used lescribe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. This article only presents a few elements of good walking bass lines. For that, ed fuquas book, walking basics, the fundamentals of jazz bass playing, has served as a great starting point. In previous lessons, we have looked at creating a solid walking bass line to fulfill our supporting role in a jazz ensemble.
From the blues inflected double bass solos of ray brown to the electric bass bebop of jeff berlin. The majority of the presentation will focus on walking bass lines in a 44 meter. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a. This lesson is the first look into how we construct the actual lines and starts with a primer on arpeggios or chord tones. Construction walking jazz bass lines discusses the jazz bass and its importance to the music. When constructing a walking bass line, you need only to keep in mind that, when finished, you bass line should hold a melodic property. A bassline is a melody line played in the bass by a lowpitched instrument such as the piano, double bass, electric bass, tuba, etc. Constructing walking jazz bass lines is a new series of instructional method books for the double bassist and electric. Jazz bass lesson video jazz bass lines walking bass. 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.
All lessons are applied to all 12 keys with written out bass lines and 333 mp3 backing tracks applied to 10 jazz and bebop standard chord progressions with over 150 choruses of written out bass line examples. The other book along these lines basics not transcriptions that i like is the bass line book a workbook by arn evans which may be out of print but you should be able to find with a little internet searching. Wallace stelzer is a professional jazz bass player and content creator from houston, texas. 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. 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. This book is designed to help bassists create walking patterns that can be used in a range of styles.
The bass lines in the section are for you to learn, memorize, and play in a real live playing situation. In the intro lessons on walking bass we outline the essential knowledge for constructing simple walking bass lines. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. Constructing walking bass lines can be a challenge for beginning or even more experienced bassists. While some knowledge of music theory is necessary, excellent bass lines can be. These blues bass lines are like having a one chorus lick that you can rely on to always sound good when you play it. The bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. Autumn leaves walking bass line tutorial walking bass. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book ii walking bass. In my opinion, the best way to learn how to walk is by learning from the masters. Five steps to walking basslines on guitar guitar world. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist.
The score to this video can be downloaded for free at my. Now with mp3 playalong backing tracks of rhythm changes in 12 keys outlining the chord substitutions used in the book. Steven mooney author of constructing walking jazz bass. Bassist wilbur ware was a master at creating swinging lines utilizing these intervals. Walking bass is most readily associated with jazz, where musicians have used it in ensembles of all sizes and styles. A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing. How to play a blues bass line is explained in detail with 5 rules for constructing good walking bass lines. To walk bass lines on the ii v i, all we have to do is learn three different walking patterns. Rhythm changes like the blues is an essential part of the jazz musicians vocabulary. How to practice walking bass lines in 12 keys book. Most often the bass lines are played by an acoustic or upright bass. 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. We will now apply the concepts to the wellknown jazz standard autumn leaves.
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. Demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to construct walking jazz bass lines. Ebooks jazz bass lines bass tab edition constructing. The goal of a walking bassline is to outline the chord progression but with an interesting. Providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. How to write a walking bass line learn jazz standards. When you master this book, you will be playing good jazz bass. Without the cd this would have been a great book but with the cd it is the perfect book.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. Books on the blues, rhythm changes, standards, as well as books for learning and developing technique. A good starting point when constructing walking bass lines is to use the intervals of the root, 5th and octave.