Learn to play the bass line and the thirds and sevenths all at one time. Look at the following example and without your bass read along the top line of the page. The way i play this type of accompaniment is to use my right hand fingers and use my thumb for the bass line and the rest for the chords. Courses archive bass guitar lessons online ebassguitar. Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and userfriendly. If you own the to this book and it is wrongfully on our website, we. Free bass tabs printable, downloadable pdf bass tabs. Walking bass lines for guitar jazz guitar workshop series. Book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist.
Mike downes the jazz bass lines book chord music melody. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists, including ray brown, eddie gomez, charles mingus, milt hinton and many others. 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. Building bass lines 5 it is common practice by jazz bassists to simplify a walking bass line by playing only on beats one and three, usually during the beginning of the tune when the melody is being played. University of miami solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass by larry james ousley, jr. With these jazz standard study guides you learn how to master your favorite jazz tunes on guitar. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal and slash chord. Full lesson with tablature at mystery ebay les paul reissue. Jazz bass extended arpeggios fundamental changes music.
The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f. The language of jazz or the jazz idiom is in a constant state of flux. The purpose of this book is to provide the beginning to intermediate jazz bassist a. A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members.
The jazz bass line book by mike downes is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. All transcriptions are available in pdf format for free download. Jazz bass extended arpeggios fundamental changes music book. The chords that i am using in this lesson are the shell voicings that i covered in this lesson. Walking bass lines always sound cool in any style of music, but are essential to jazz blues and great american songbook jazz standards. This page lists 117 bass solo transcriptions that are available somewhere on the internet here you can find more about the best web sites that offer free and paid solo transcriptions. Each song in a fake book contains the melody line, basic chords, and lyrics the minimal information needed by a musician to make an impromptu arrangement of a song, or fake it. This book teaches everything you need to know to create great bass lines. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald.
The notes of the arpeggio are identical to the chord and contain the intervals 1, 3, 5 and 7. The bassline construction method explored here uses chord tones, approach notes and basic reharmonization. Bass lines by jim snidero is an exciting and unique way for bassists to learn and practice how to play in a jazz rhythm section and how to accompany a jazz soloist. Pay close attention to the quality of the chords dominant seven or minor. Autumn leaves bass guitar lesson upright and electric bassist, jared plane presents his new ongoing series of video tutorials focussing on creating walking bass. This book is not intended as a compendium of every possible pattern or harmonic approach. From the album black caesar 1973 bass by fred thomas 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38. Build the habit of looking at jazz standards from a functional harmony perspective play and improvise out of harmonic functions instead of chord changes, in any key learn how to follow. Jazz has changed greatly over the past 70 years and is presently in transition.
But if youre really looking for a walking jazz bass line book, then in alphabetical order ed friedland, ed fuqua, jay hungerford, and bob magnusson all have good books, each with a little different approach. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. In the previous lesson, we focused on arpeggios that spell out each chord. We offer a broad selection free bass tabs pdf sheets to help you learn songs. This book can help the learning process in multiple ways, such as. You may notice that certain phrases appear in many solos. 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 designated with t. Once a player can navigate a tunes harmony confidently, then rhythm can more easily come to the foreground. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal.
The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on which f pitch is written. More than a players manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century american music. If youre amazingly extra awesome, youll be able to sing the melody and make a bass line at the same time. This set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by different soloists and a worldclass rhythm section. Apr 10, 2009 full lesson with tablature at mystery ebay les paul reissue. Here are some tips to aid you in mastering these bass blues licks. Building walking bass lines pdf free download epdf. Autumn leaves bass guitar lesson upright and electric bassist, jared plane presents his new ongoing series of video tutorials focussing on. Jazz and blues bass lines ebookpdf version bass books. A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines. Throughout the course, you will learn techniques for playing effective walking bass lines over jazz chord changes. Each generation of jazz musicians contribute their own unique ideas, feelings, and sound to the music and this is what. Walking bass line theory basics pdf file chris fitzgerald.
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. Mike downes the jazz bass lines book free ebook download as pdf file. Jazz method books or walking bass line books can also be a great resource for learning to play jazz. 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. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon.
Download the jazz bass line book by mike downes is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing. Sids ahead bassline sids ahead bass solo time was bassline time was solo videos. Were going to use basic chord tones and repetitive lines that will act as a springboard in developing your own lines. Real book jazz pdf guitar a jazz real book amusingly also often called a fake book is a book. A slightly embellished version of this kind of line would also be typical of a basic boogie woogie type bass line, as in the following example. If you are looking for a specific solo that you cant find here or in these other sites,please do not ask me if i know where you can find it,because i obviously dont. How to write a walking bass line learn jazz standards. In this weeks lesson were looking at a very simple walking bass line through the chord changes of the jazz standard autumn leaves. Keep referring to the names previously written if you struggle to remember them. R 3 5 6 7 walking bass line theory basics chris fitzgerald. Here we have a walking bass line on the blues in f free purchase checkout. Easy walking bass lines pdf constructing walking jazz bass lines. Most other books ive seen have been very similar in their approach, and while this book travels the same ground.
Dedicate at least 3060 minutes each day to playing the bass. This book gives beginning musicians some of the basic tools they need to get into that kind of conversation on a deep level. An easytouse, stepbystep approach to basic theory is given as a foundation, and then the essential stylesand many styles within each styleare explored from the bass point of view. If youre just getting started download the easy walking bass lines pdf. The worldwide leader in jazz improvisation educational materials for over 50 years. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal and slashchord. Chuck rainey all of these transcriptions are from an instructional book that was never published. This ebook is a highpotency method for any bass guitarist who wants to practice the techniques used by worldclass players. Now its time to learn how to create a complete bass line from scratch. Mike downes the jazz bass lines book vyly5mem1q4m idocpub. Just like walking with your feet, tyjwalking bass line is one step after the other that takes you somewhere. 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.
In this example, the bass line consists of simple arpeggiations of each chord, giving the overall effect of a simple blues bass line. This style heavily utilizes the roots and 5ths of chords. Dec 01, 2011 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. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazz s online jazz handbook. Use the same method that is illustrated with the ii v is. Chords, soloing, theory, vocabulary, and more in each book. It is a really important area for all bass players to dig deep into. This will reinforce the mental link between the note and your recognition. As im sure you have heard before, practice makes perfect.
This simplification is known as a twobeat bassline. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. Jazz bass extended arpeggios are an essential part of jazz bass soloing. Download this as a guitar chord chart pdf, and hear what these, instantly view and print duke ellington jazz ensemble sheet music online the. Geddy lees big beautiful book of bass this lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. 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. Jazz bass explores the key ingredients necessary to play great jazz bass lines, including the sound, feel, foundation, and power. Apply these patterns to all of the ii v i progressions and blues chord changes in this book.
The jazz bass line book advance music mike downes on. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal and slashchord harmony, ballads, and much more. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass. The notes above are all natural however any of this notes can be raised or lowered a half. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. In order to be a part of the jazz movement one must accept change. You can also resize the bass tabs which makes them perfect for viewing on an ipad, smartphone or other tablet. These are all complete bass lines and this is the first time i have put them up for the general bass playing public. The term walking is used lescribe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. This play along is for the standard notation and bass tab editions. When you use our free bass tabs pdf youll be able to download and save them to your computer for future use. Walkin the blues by steven mooney walkin the blues walking bass line transcription includes bass tab.
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