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Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2

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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Advanced
00:52:49

Master jazz walking bass lines with 9 different approaches used by the pros.  We’ll work through one of the most common jazz progressions using techniques like 5ths, walkups, walkdowns, and tritones.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the chord progression & rootless voicings
  • Explore Walking 5ths & Tritones
  • Dive into Walkups & Walkdowns
  • Combine all approaches & master the swing feel
Learning Focus
  • Basslines
  • Groove
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Simple Yet Effective
Always felt my solo piano needed some variety from broken tenths in the left hand. The organization of this course helped me stay focused on my left hand. Trying now to work up to auto pilot on the major jazz keys so my right hand can play better solos.

Course Lessons

1
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2 – Lesson 1
11:54

Chord Progression, Rootless Voicings

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2
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2 – Lesson 2
06:55

5ths Technique

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3
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2 – Lesson 3
07:42

5ths Tritions, Tritone Swing

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4
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2 – Lesson 4
09:35

Walkups, Walkups Swing

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5
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2 – Lesson 5
10:16

Walkdown Steps, Walkdown Tritones, Walkdown Swing

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6
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2 – Lesson 6
06:27

Combined Approaches

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Featured Reviews

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Simple Yet Effective
Always felt my solo piano needed some variety from broken tenths in the left hand. The organization of this course helped me stay focused on my left hand. Trying now to work up to auto pilot on the major jazz keys so my right hand can play better solos.
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