Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines - Walking Bass lines : Rhythm changes in 12 keys

by Steven Mooney

CONSTRUCTING WALKING JAZZ BASS LINES Book II WALKING BASS RHYTHM CHANGES IN 12 KEYS UPRIGHT BASS & ELECTRIC BASS EDITION RHYTHM CHANGES in 12 Keys, Book II 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. The book is an excellent source for building a 12 key facility and for developing advanced walking bass line techniques. The information builds in a stepwise progression enabling the beginning to advanced bassist to gather the necessary tools required to find their own voice as a bassist. 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. Part 2 of the book outlines Rhythm Changes in 12 keys with over 70 choruses of professional jazz bass lines. RHYTHM CHANGES in 12 keys has many advanced concepts and techniques built into the lesson material, enabling the bassist to develop their own jazz bass vocabulary and take their playing to the next level. Suitable for bassists of all styles beginner to advanced level.

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First published October 7, 2010