Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines - Rhythm Changes in 12 keys

"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."

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