In previous posts I have discussed different ways to introduce the 12 Bar Blues to students. This month I wanted to talk about using a walking bass line to accompany another guitarist or musician when playing a 12 Bar Blues. Walking bass lines are generally associated with our bass playing brethren, but guitarists can also effectively use them. In its most simplistic form a walking bass outlines (or arpeggiates) the notes of a chord using a quarter note rhythm. There are many complications when introducing a new concept like a walking bass line to students, such as should the teacher discuss: What it is, Where it comes from, How to change keys or How to develop it; my M.O. (modus operandi) is that students are on a “need to know basis.” Don’t feel the need to burden the student with a great deal of information about what they are doing just get them playing, technical and theoretical information can be slowly introduced during subsequent lessons. Below is an example of a basic Walking Bass in A with fingerings. I have included accompanying chords not only for the teacher to play along, but also so the student can see how the chords fit with the bass line. Moreover, the teacher and student should swap parts as the student becomes proficient playing both parts individually.
Knowing bass patterns is an essential skill for bassists to be able to write and improvise bass lines. Thus, here are 9 easy ones.
If you know how to create a walking bass line, you can be more creative in your jazz playing. A walking bass line is a more creative form of bass playing than t
Bass chords can be tough for beginners. Thus, to make them easier to learn I have made a bass chord chart that you can use as a cheat-sheet.
Learn bass guitar with this comprehensive guide to understanding walking bass lines.
Funk is built on the bass. A great groove, when the bassist and drummer lock into one another and get everyone moving, is a beautiful thing, and easier to get ahold of than you might think. Like many great musical forms, however, funk bass...
Playing great walking bass lines can be challegning for beginners. Therefore, here are 7 easy beginner-friendly walking bass exercises.
Fills are mini-solos that give bass guitar grooves a little flash every now and then. It gives the bass guitarist a little bit of variety and individuality. The
We now have more than 100 years of jazz behind us. Thus, here is a list of the very best jazz bass lines from the last centennial.
I`ve always found that the best walking bass lines are the ones that don`t do too little nor do too much. Here are some of my favourites.
Walking bass lines are one of the most common grooves to play on the bass guitar and the double bass. Here`s all you need to know about them
This video lesson and article will show you how to take five common bass guitar scales and create bass lines in five different musical styles.
James Jamerson Isolated Bass - I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye - With Lyrics - Published to help hear and learn the bassline
I’m helping you learn and practice the top 10 bass lines for beginners. Instead of touching theoretical subjects, we’re going straight into the actual bass
Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses - Elevated Bass Line - Stem tracks remixed with bass guitar elevated for better ascertainment to help learn the song
For a child who is a beginner guitar player, making music can be BAFFLING. Teach them how to play guitar in small baby steps.
What if you didn't have to spend years learning how to make your own walking bass lines? In this video, you'll start walking using 5 plug-and-play formulas.
Pink Floyd has been at the forefront of the psychedelic rock movement for a long time. Check out these 5 bass lines from Pink Floyd and Roger Waters.
50 Blues Bass Licks You Must Know, learn bass grooves like a rumba, a boogaloo, a New Orleans style bass line, a funk shuffle and a stroll, learn muting.
20 Popular Songs with Simple Bass Lines that are Easy to Learn - includes audio of songs with instructions and notes #EasyBassSongs #EasySongs #BassGuitarSongs #BassGuitarVideos
Guitarists use a lot of power chords. So what is stopping bassists from doing the same, and can you play power chords on the bass too?
As bassists we learn to write lines that are deep and groovy, but how do you make melodic basslines? Here are the key things you should do.
Guitar TAB © 2014 by Bob Wingate The song is actually called "Guitar Boogie"
This printable bass clef chart is perfect for music students, teachers, and musicians of all levels. The chart features a clear and easy-to-read layout of the bass clef numbers, along with a detailed diagram of the bass clef lines and spaces. This PDF download is designed to help you master the basics of reading and playing music on the bass clef. You can easily print it out and use it as a handy reference guide while practicing or teaching your students. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 Page PDF REQUIREMENTS Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) or other PDF viewer OTHER INFORMATION The PDFs are printable, but are not editable. This is a digital product, and no physical product or printed material will be sent to you. Just bits and bytes. Designs are copyrighted by Write Idea Design. Use the template as much as you want, but do not redistribute or share the template with others. That's not cool. Due to the nature of the product, there is no returns, but we'd love to work with you on whatever issue you're having. Hit us up.
The Crunge - Led Zeppelin - Isolated Bass Track - Bass Only, provided to help learn the bass part and/or as a backing track, the crunge bass cover lesson
A discussion about how to realize a figured bass line.
This week we're looking at one of the most popular unison bass lines in the shape of the instrumental section from Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder (played by Nate Watts) The Little Things I learned this line many, many years ago but recently realised the original line is quite
