RHYTHM CHANGES

Rhythm Changes like the " Blues " is an essential part of the Jazz
musicians vocabulary.
The following chapters provide various insights into how the Rhythm
Changes song form may be approached.
It is essential for the aspiring bassist to learn the following material
in all 12 keys as layed out in the following chapters. It is then
advised that the student take the various lines and devices and build
their own bass lines by substituting various A section or B section
bass lines from the examples within.
Write the lines out on manuscript.
This will enable the student to compose and hear their own bass
melodies and to accelerate the process of becoming a Jazz Bassist in
their own right.
It is essential for the Jazz Bassist to have a strong understanding
of the harmony of the music being played, a solid rhythmic
foundation but most importantly to have their own sound and
identity.

Enjoy the book.

The Tablature Series of " Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines " is designed to

make available the same information to the bassist not experienced with reading music.

All examples , lesson topics and bass lines are the same as the bass clef series for the Double Bassist.

For the student wanting to learn to read music all examples and bass lines are shown in tablature with the standard bass clef directly above.

This enables the bassist to apply what they already know to the task of learning to read music. This is excellent study material .

The book covers all aspects of learning how to construct walking bass lines with

step by step instruction and various lesson topics . All examples are outlined by the author with sample bass lines which build from chapter to chapter.

BLUES BASS TAB VIDEO LESSON on You tube

Taken from the

Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I
Walking Bass Lines - The Blues in 12 keys
Bass Tab Edition

Video I

The following video is provided to assist the bassist to familiarize themselves with some of the rhythmic phrases used in the jazz walking bass vocabulary.
The Example is a walking blues medium tempo in the Key of G and is taken from Part 2 of Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I - The Blues in 12 keys Bass Tab edition.

The examples provide the bass tab and the bass clef directly above.

Listen to the track and follow the sheet music, this will enable the bassist to accelerate the learning curve and incorporate the jazz rhythmic language into their playing.
It is also an excellent way to transfer the knowledge of bass tab to the task of learning to read music which can open many doors for the professional musician.

Enjoy the video.

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BLUES BASS TAB VIDEO LESSON

Taken from the

Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I
Walking Bass Lines - The Blues in 12 keys
Bass Tab Edition

Video I

The following video is provided to assist the bassist to familiarize themselves with some of the rhythmic phrases used in the jazz walking bass vocabulary.
The Example is a walking blues medium tempo in the Key of G and is taken from Part 2 of Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I - The Blues in 12 keys Bass Tab edition.

The examples provide the bass tab and the bass clef directly above.

Listen to the track and follow the sheet music, this will enable the bassist to accelerate the learning curve and incorporate the jazz rhythmic language into their playing.
It is also an excellent way to transfer the knowledge of bass tab to the task of learning to read music which can open many doors for the professional musician.

Enjoy the video.

More updates to follow.

Http://basstab.net Http://constructingwalkingjazzbasslines.com

Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys Book II in the " Constructing
Walking Jazz Bass Lines " Bass Tab series for the Electric Jazz Bassist.

RHYTHM CHANGES

Rhythm Changes like the " Blues " is an essential part of the Jazz
musicians vocabulary.
The following chapters provide various insights into how the Rhythm
Changes song form may be approached.
It is essential for the aspiring bassist to learn the following material
in all 12 keys as layed out in the following chapters. It is then
advised that the student take the various lines and devices and build
their own bass lines by substituting various A section or B section
bass lines from the examples within.
Write the lines out on manuscript.
This will enable the student to compose and hear their own bass
melodies and to accelerate the process of becoming a Jazz Bassist in
their own right.
It is essential for the Jazz Bassist to have a strong understanding
of the harmony of the music being played, a solid rhythmic
foundation but most importantly to have their own sound and
identity.

The Bass Tablature Series of " Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines "

is designed to make available the same information to the bassist not experienced with reading music.

All examples , lesson topics and bass lines are the same as the bass clef series for the Double Bassist.

For the student wanting to learn to read music all examples and bass lines are shown in tablature with the standard bass clef directly above.

This enables the bassist to apply what they already know to the task of learning to read music. This is excellent study material .

The book covers all aspects of learning how to construct walking bass lines with

step by step instruction and various lesson topics . All examples are outlined by the author with sample bass lines which build from chapter to chapter.

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WE just uploaded the first in a series of jazz bass tab play alongs featuring various examples from the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines series Book I The Blues in 12 Keys . Bass Tab edition.

The videos cover key areas for the bassist reading bass tab and wanting to learn the tradition of walking jazz bass lines.

Video I The Blues in C

Work on your reading and jazz walking bass rhythms by following the video and playing along.

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