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1. ! ! A # Jazz Walk (#23291) by WAYNE ELLIOTT
Another attempt at jazz, tell me what you think.
Jazz · Beginner · 70073 Hits · Last Modified: 12/10/08
2. ! ! PARIS (on My Mind) (#23548) by WAYNE ELLIOTT
The lesson directory will show the music please look at it.
Jazz · Beginner · 6699 Hits · Last Modified: 5/12/09
3. ! (PEON) (#23613) by WAYNE ELLIOTT
His mother was a mudder, his father was a mudder!
Jazz · Beginner · 5924 Hits · Last Modified: 8/23/08
4. ! A Park In The Run (#23446) by WAYNE ELLIOTT
Jazz attempt, hope you like it.
Jazz · Beginner · 9043 Hits · Last Modified: 5/2/09
5. ! Slow Burn (#15767) by Pat Wise
Burnin out of control
Jazz · Beginner · 62295 Hits · Last Modified: 8/1/07
6. #1 (#23111) by Corey Aa
Just a thought.
Jazz · Beginner · 4504 Hits · Last Modified: 11/4/07
7. 0 - A Little Jazz (#21221) by Bootsy Collins
A easy but nice piece of jazz (16 bars)
Jazz · Intermediate · 23723 Hits · Last Modified: 3/20/08
8. 1 - 8 Bars Of Jazz (#19988) by Bootsy Collins
A little fretless jazz groove/solo (8 bars)
Jazz · Advanced · 22067 Hits · Last Modified: 9/11/07
9. 10:38 PM Walk (#11753) by John Farrelly
A Simple Bass Walk
Jazz · Beginner · 26504 Hits · Last Modified: 7/2/03
10. 12 Bar Blues (#18552) by Brenton Flower
A twelve bar blues i made up a long time ago.
Jazz · Beginner · 11553 Hits · Last Modified: 6/2/05
11. 12 Bar Blues The Old Way (#21382) by Mike Adams
This is the way a 86 year old jazz bassist taught me to play the 12 bar blues.
Jazz · Beginner · 7961 Hits · Last Modified: 8/28/06
12. 12 Bar Blues/ Rules For Walking (#20884) by Brenton Flower
This bass line is an example of the rules of walking a bass line. Very detailed and down to earth. Also includes a 12 bar blues walking line.
Jazz · Intermediate · 11438 Hits · Last Modified: 3/5/07
13. 12 Bar Jazz (#20866) by Dan Gable
12 bar jazz
Jazz · Intermediate · 12021 Hits · Last Modified: 10/8/11
14. 12 Bar Jazz Blues (#14727) by Jack Connolly
Another lesson from my teacher. Certainley not something I came up with, but it's great for stretching out that left hand. Just want to pass it along.
Jazz · Beginner · 16411 Hits · Last Modified: 5/16/04
15. 12 Bar Jazz Blues (#24662) by Adam Furay
Negotiating a 12 bar jazz blues
Jazz · Beginner · 1147 Hits · Last Modified: 10/10/10
16. 12 Bar Take A Walk Jazz/Blues (#9852) by Pavel Chichkanov
A great walking jazz line that has a much more melodic chord progression than the normal 12 bar blues.
Jazz · Advanced · 37046 Hits · Last Modified: 2/2/03
17. 12 Bars Blues Jazz Style (#18082) by Dan Gable
A twelve Bar Jazz Walk arranged without a chord chart to guide you. This was written in Standard Notation and a good tool in reading notation by note positions without relying on chords
Jazz · Intermediate · 10720 Hits · Last Modified: 2/27/11
18. 12 Bars For My Teacher (#17864) by Dan Gable
A fun Jazz Bassline I wrote trying to keep it simple with a Dotted 8ths to 16ths.
Jazz · Intermediate · 6598 Hits · Last Modified: 7/4/08
19. 16th Note Groove (#17332) by David Hopkins
Ha 16th notes
Jazz · Advanced · 9156 Hits · Last Modified: 1/5/05
20. 24 Jazz Line (#16289) by Brian Juel
Here is an 24 bar jazz line
Jazz · Beginner · 15261 Hits · Last Modified: 11/1/04
21. 2am Jazz (#10592) by Jedaiah Van Ewijk
A walking line using arpeggios and a couple of passing notes.
Jazz · Intermediate · 16271 Hits · Last Modified: 3/31/03
22. 3/4 Slap Riff (#5898) by Harris Miller
This riff is great for developing slap techniques such as the open-hammer-pluck as well as speed and accuracy. Enjoy.
Jazz · Intermediate · 32131 Hits · Last Modified: 1/22/02
23. 4 Blues Lines U Should Know (#7931) by Zach Partain
U should already know these, but beginners out there need to learn them, so here they are
Jazz · Advanced · 34568 Hits · Last Modified: 8/10/02
24. 58 (#17645) by David Hopkins
Another solo
Jazz · Advanced · 11677 Hits · Last Modified: 2/11/05
25. 70s Soul/jazz (#24600) by Farhad Vaziri
Just play and enjoy!
Jazz · Beginner · 588 Hits · Last Modified: 6/6/10
26. 8 Bar Sequence In G (#13785) by Andy Johnson
A quick run over a G - C - D - G sequence
Jazz · Beginner · 6924 Hits · Last Modified: 2/11/04
27. A Easy Bass Walk (#146) by Nathan Amber
I understand this is pretty straight forward..but maybe helpful to newbies.
Jazz · Beginner · 41560 Hits · Last Modified: 6/13/00
28. A Fun Jazzy Riff (#4422) by John Kemper
Just a fun riff i like to play with some jazz
Jazz · Beginner · 27189 Hits · Last Modified: 8/8/01
29. A Funky Line (#19379) by Kenn Smith
A funky line for a jazz-blues groove.
Jazz · Intermediate · 4704 Hits · Last Modified: 9/2/05
30. A Good Sixteenth Note Exercise (#6292) by Frank Ciambra
This is a piece of a bass line taken from a song that my teacher taught me this has helped me tremendously ,just want to pass it along,it can be played over and over building on the tempo
Jazz · Beginner · 17717 Hits · Last Modified: 2/10/06
31. A Jazz Walking Line (8 Bars) (#14573) by Greg Wallace
A walking bass line using quarter notes over an 8 bar progression for early intermediate players.
Jazz · Intermediate · 6896 Hits · Last Modified: 11/21/06
32. A Jazzin' (#6145) by John Smith
Cool line you can use all over the neck once you get it down. Add fills, walk around, have some fun with it. Hopefully it hasn't been put in already! Enjoy...
Jazz · Intermediate · 17319 Hits · Last Modified: 2/19/02
33. A Jumbo Line (#5519) by Ethan Raymond
A line i came up with. i like it.
Jazz · Beginner · 7741 Hits · Last Modified: 1/2/02
34. A Lesson From Jaco (#19321) by Kenn Smith
This is something I use to warm before a gig or as part of my practice. It's something I pick up listening to Jaco.
Jazz · Intermediate · 5842 Hits · Last Modified: 8/26/05
35. A Little Jazz Lick (#8349) by Felipe Mullen
The title gave it away, but it isn't bad...
Jazz · Beginner · 8270 Hits · Last Modified: 9/20/02
36. A Little Stroll (#24536) by Keith Palmer
Enjoy Your Stroll
Jazz · Intermediate · 421 Hits · Last Modified: 2/1/10
37. A Melody In C (#17446) by Cliff Moore
This is a small melody that I came up with that is movable into other keys.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1929 Hits · Last Modified: 1/19/05
38. A Nice Walk (#19150) by Charles Maenfreimer
A good practise for the fingers.
Jazz · Beginner · 2349 Hits · Last Modified: 8/8/05
39. A SLap N Pop LINe (#20634) by Clint Robbins
Little smooth pop and slap line for yuh to make it better pop the D and G stings cuz on here the ''slap 1'' seeting only pops the G string and or speed it up a little bit :) -peace
Jazz · Beginner · 1520 Hits · Last Modified: 3/30/06
40. A Slap Solo (#7044) by Tiger Darkow
This is a slap solo i created. I also musdt include that the 045 or e g# and d are suposed to be slured fast together. and the half note e is supposed to be slid from the 12th fret or harmonic g up to the 1st fet or f. and please rate this lesson.
Jazz · Expert · 20709 Hits · Last Modified: 5/16/02
41. A Solo For Mike Berg's Route 66 (#20996) by Tim Sherwood
Hey Mike - thought I'd throw in a solo chorus over your "Route" changes... I colored-them-up a bit with some foo-foo, hope you don't mind... Tim
Jazz · Expert · 2735 Hits · Last Modified: 6/2/06
42. A Song For My Father (#6233) by Clifton Jackson
Happy Father's Day!! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!! Chord Progression: I-I-I7-IV-iv and a Diminished chord. I make up a Song for my Father. Sounds just like him! Give it a listen!! :^D
Jazz · Beginner · 9202 Hits · Last Modified: 6/20/04
43. A Song For Reggie Bush (#22840) by Jon Hermansen
You good people should recognize this classic, and then you should know the hidden symbolism behind the title:
Jazz · Intermediate · 772 Hits · Last Modified: 8/20/07
44. A Standard (#1215) by Steve Peterson
More bebop changes
Jazz · Beginner · 572 Hits · Last Modified: 2/27/09
45. A Swang Jazz (#7070) by Stacy Bjornson
Shoot for 240bpm.
Jazz · Intermediate · 10862 Hits · Last Modified: 9/13/06
46. A Sweet Base Line (#18428) by Jacob Burks
A sweet base line I made up
Jazz · Advanced · 2354 Hits · Last Modified: 5/18/05
47. A Sweet Run Around The Fretboard In E (#11695) by Forest Watkins
Just a solo up, down and around the fretboard. Check it out you might learn somthing. .Foz.
Jazz · Advanced · 24858 Hits · Last Modified: 6/26/03
48. A Walk Around The Block (#12632) by Greg Wallace
Three easy walking bass patterns.
Jazz · Beginner · 6890 Hits · Last Modified: 7/21/09
49. AAA Sumpin' (#6144) by John Smith
I like to mess around with this. Nice -n- easy but has a groove feel you can really snazz up or dress down.
Jazz · Intermediate · 5578 Hits · Last Modified: 2/19/02
50. Acidic Jazz (#21367) by Rob Fish
This is an up-tempo line, typical to the acid jazz style. I have contrasted a busier line with a more solid and steady line to demonstrate that less can just be as much as the more.
Jazz · Intermediate · 7148 Hits · Last Modified: 7/25/09
51. AFD (#24566) by Dan Gable
A simple jazz bassline
Jazz · Intermediate · 1530 Hits · Last Modified: 4/4/10
52. Ahhh (#4684) by Dan Karp
Easy to play, fun to improvise
Jazz · Intermediate · 9355 Hits · Last Modified: 9/1/01
53. Ahhh (#17967) by Matt Pinkard
This is the hardest thing i've ever played.it took me forever to get it and i still can't do it more than four times before my hand cramps up and i can't move my pinky.afterplaying this for 10 minutes my hand swells.what do u think of it
Jazz · Intermediate · 2732 Hits · Last Modified: 3/21/05
54. All Of Me - Bass Study (#24049) by Simon Wojcik
Chart for practicing
Jazz · Beginner · 710 Hits · Last Modified: 1/5/09
55. Altered State (#5968) by DJ Dardar
This lesson will utilize an "altered" scale played over a 7 chord acting as a V chord. This II,V,I pattern utilizes the altered chord in the second measure of the turn around.
Jazz · Advanced · 5587 Hits · Last Modified: 1/29/02
56. Am7 To Ab7 Latin Pattern (#15001) by Greg Wallace
An easy version of a common Latin fusion pattern.
Jazz · Beginner · 2086 Hits · Last Modified: 2/5/06
57. Aminor Groove (#5021) by Morgan Holt
A Deep Aminor Groove with a few interesting fills.
Jazz · Advanced · 9940 Hits · Last Modified: 11/11/01
58. An Italian Swing (#17723) by Marco Cerruti
Paolo Conte is one of the most appreciated composer and piano player in Italy and France. Here are an easy walkin' line on the chorus progression of Conte's "Via di qui" and some ideas to walk under a solo in Am.
Jazz · Beginner · 2703 Hits · Last Modified: 4/3/05
59. Anatol (Rhythm Change) (#15389) by Eric Draven
All you ever wanted to know about Rhythm changes (but were afraid to ask). -Now NEW-
Jazz · Beginner · 2915 Hits · Last Modified: 8/1/04
60. Another Fusion Piece (#7828) by Jon Hermansen
The only reason I call this Jazz is how the piano came out, in actuality the bass has a ragtime feel.
Jazz · Advanced · 4405 Hits · Last Modified: 8/2/02
61. Another Standard (#1216) by Steve Peterson
Some more standard changes. Try a walking line.
Jazz · Beginner · 668 Hits · Last Modified: 2/27/09
62. Arawak (#15297) by Michael Sheridan
Jazz progression with simple walking bass line.
Jazz · Beginner · 1817 Hits · Last Modified: 7/21/04
63. Aria (#1894) by Marco Cerruti
One of my few compositions. It's only the main theme... Now speeded up and with accomp!!
Jazz · Intermediate · 5535 Hits · Last Modified: 3/4/05
64. Arrpegios #1 (#16836) by David Hopkins
Fun arrpegios
Jazz · Advanced · 2295 Hits · Last Modified: 11/15/04
65. Augmented Scale/ Three Triad Approach (#16325) by Thomas Sciple
The lesson discusses use of the augmented scale to develop lines and solos over a 2-5-1 progression. The scale can be thought of as three triads a major 6th apart ex.C,E,Ab (major or minor)
Jazz · Advanced · 1541 Hits · Last Modified: 9/30/05
66. Autumn Leaves (#23620) by Dan Gable
A Bassline I composed for autumn leaves. It is not my full composition due to the limits on the line builder. If you want to hear my pro recording go to www.soundclick.com/gabwell
Jazz · Intermediate · 1730 Hits · Last Modified: 4/10/10
67. Autumn Leaves (#23859) by Kiyoshi Kubota
My version of the standard.
Jazz · Beginner · 773 Hits · Last Modified: 8/21/08
68. Autumn Leaves (#23230) by Adam Furay
Autumn Leaves Solo
Jazz · Intermediate · 3305 Hits · Last Modified: 12/18/07
69. Autumn Leaves - Bass Study (#24046) by Simon Wojcik
Chart to practice along with.
Jazz · Intermediate · 576 Hits · Last Modified: 1/6/09
70. Autumn Leaves Bass (#23895) by Guitarousse Guitarousse
Autumn leaves in am / les feuilles mortes ... Pour vous mes amis musiciens + bonjour de France
Jazz · Beginner · 1350 Hits · Last Modified: 9/14/08
71. Awesome Jazz Slap Riff (#11606) by Jacob Delong
Loop it once or twice to get the real feel for it
Jazz · Advanced · 3504 Hits · Last Modified: 6/17/03
72. B Flat Blues Solo 1 (#20995) by Tim Sherwood
B Flat Blues Solo 1
Jazz · Advanced · 4920 Hits · Last Modified: 6/2/06
73. B Flat Line 1 (#20994) by Tim Sherwood
B Flat Blues Walk
Jazz · Advanced · 8178 Hits · Last Modified: 6/2/06
74. B Flat Minor (#18032) by Micah Foxx
I accidentally came up with this while trying to write my other jazz line "Goin' Away." if you notice, all I did was look at the fretboard upside down!! The numbers are all the same, but this came out to be a great bass line for B flat minor jazz/blues.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1306 Hits · Last Modified: 3/24/05
75. Basic Jazz Line (#20057) by Chris Barry
A cool jazz line that is easy and should help with some finger and it can be a good warm up if you change it around or whatever.
Jazz · Beginner · 1825 Hits · Last Modified: 12/25/05
76. Basic Playing (#1730) by Nicholas Brown
If you don't know where to go, this will help guide you.
Jazz · Beginner · 11214 Hits · Last Modified: 1/16/01
77. Bass Accell (#6914) by David Daniel
Beginning Bass
Jazz · Beginner · 3757 Hits · Last Modified: 4/30/02
78. Bass Groove Of The Week #32 (#16063) by Patrick Pfeiffer
A bass groove in the style of Alain Caron.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2329 Hits · Last Modified: 9/7/04
79. Bass Groove Of The Week #36 (#16402) by Patrick Pfeiffer
A groove in the style of Paul Jackson.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1694 Hits · Last Modified: 10/4/04
80. Bass Groove Of The Week #48 (#17128) by Patrick Pfeiffer
A bass groove in the style of Will Lee.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1928 Hits · Last Modified: 12/30/04
81. Bass Solo In Locrian (#19323) by Kenn Smith
This line is based on the 7th degree of the major scale, locrian.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2623 Hits · Last Modified: 8/26/05
82. Bassline For Satin Doll (#23884) by Dan Gable
Connecting measures with chordal notes.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1280 Hits · Last Modified: 2/27/09
83. Bb Blues IMaj7-vi7-ii7-V7 (#20805) by Tim Sherwood
Nice line for this progression - lays well.
Jazz · Ridiculous · 1868 Hits · Last Modified: 4/28/06
84. Bb Jazz Blues Line (#17525) by Haddon Poo
2 walking line's over jazz blues, pritty simple but nice
Jazz · Intermediate · 5471 Hits · Last Modified: 1/28/05
85. Bb Rhythm Changes Bass Line (#17537) by Haddon Poo
Bass line the gershwin's incredibly popular chord progession.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3184 Hits · Last Modified: 1/30/05
86. Before (#4764) by Middy Burns
A little slow beat to keep a person taping
Jazz · Beginner · 4354 Hits · Last Modified: 9/12/01
87. Beginer 1.0 (#3700) by Dima Retsja
From classic
Jazz · Beginner · 5427 Hits · Last Modified: 6/18/01
88. Beginer 1.1 (#3827) by Dima Retsja
Tempo:Moderato!!!
Jazz · Beginner · 3191 Hits · Last Modified: 6/18/01
89. Beginer Jazz Riff (#838) by Chris Janecki
Nifty littl riff Mix it up after the last bar to make it sound really good
Jazz · Beginner · 11297 Hits · Last Modified: 11/1/00
90. Beginner Jazz (#5793) by Maksim Frolov
Easy standart jazz
Jazz · Beginner · 11141 Hits · Last Modified: 5/8/02
91. Beginner Jazz (#20193) by Matthew Sun
Simple rhythme and bass line
Jazz · Beginner · 1183 Hits · Last Modified: 9/7/06
92. Beginner's Jazz (#20195) by Matthew Sun
Simple bass line
Jazz · Beginner · 1341 Hits · Last Modified: 9/7/06
93. Beginning Jazz (#180) by Justin Douglas
Do you have no clue on how to form a jazz line. Well, I have a small clue, and I am going to share it with you.
Jazz · Beginner · 31156 Hits · Last Modified: 6/30/00
94. Beginning Jazz: Stick Shift (#19831) by Andrew Zielinski
Jazz line for beginners.
Jazz · Beginner · 1190 Hits · Last Modified: 11/21/05
95. Bird's Blues (#22741) by Chris Shumway
This is an easy walking bass line to follow the chord changes.
Jazz · Beginner · 3266 Hits · Last Modified: 7/21/07
96. Bitter Almonds Marching (#15594) by Michael Sheridan
March tune for two basses.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2881 Hits · Last Modified: 7/24/04
97. Blackbird (#15224) by David Cooper
This is one here you must use 3 fingers to play. go and learn this and impress your friends.
Jazz · Advanced · 2967 Hits · Last Modified: 7/9/04
98. Blue Bossa (#18646) by Dan Gable
Two Bass for this Bossa Nova
Jazz · Intermediate · 8413 Hits · Last Modified: 8/8/08
99. Blue Bossu (#16472) by Neil Nunnamaker
Quite eazy but melodic. Help learn to walk into chords. please rate.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2988 Hits · Last Modified: 10/6/04
100. Blues In Dm (#9113) by Harris Miller
This short blues riff incorporates intermediate theory including progressons, arpeggios, and "bass" chords. Writen in D minor, the progresson stays in the Aleonian mode. Enjoy.
Jazz · Intermediate · 9158 Hits · Last Modified: 12/2/02
101. BNC Walking Bass Line Exercise (#8603) by Tracy Hardy Johnson
This is the walking bass line exercise given to the Bass/Nature campers by Bill "The Buddha" Dickens and Anthony Wellington in October 2002.
Jazz · Intermediate · 13643 Hits · Last Modified: 10/15/02
102. Boggie Woggie In F Major (#7867) by Josh Rawlins
Its very simple just a litlle fast because it uses 1/8th notes
Jazz · Intermediate · 2661 Hits · Last Modified: 8/6/02
103. Breeze Reef (#22033) by Matt Rowan
A segment of an original song i made. It is relativly easy just a bit technical.
Jazz · Advanced · 647 Hits · Last Modified: 1/20/07
104. Broadway Bass (#24691) by Mike Berg
Some Broadway-based lines that have me practicing again. They sound great in the acoustic setting. Page three is the latest.
Jazz · Advanced · 986 Hits · Last Modified: 1/8/11
105. C Major Scale Study (#11393) by Deniz Oflaz
Here is the C major scale study.Play it slowly first
Jazz · Intermediate · 2708 Hits · Last Modified: 5/26/03
106. C-cite (#17274) by Josh Pedigo
Very hard ,but very jazzzy
Jazz · Beginner · 1083 Hits · Last Modified: 12/29/04
107. Campbell's Kiss (#15) by Kerry Galloway
like a song from Bill Evans "Affinity"
Jazz · Expert · 27184 Hits · Last Modified: 4/2/00
108. Canamana (#6280) by Angel Baillo
Funny,practical.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2180 Hits · Last Modified: 3/5/02
109. Cara's Song (#13489) by Nathan Olfert
A neat little walking line.
Jazz · Beginner · 1466 Hits · Last Modified: 1/13/04
110. Carls The Indian Boy (#15091) by Angel Baillo
A walk for a bad boy
Jazz · Advanced · 1095 Hits · Last Modified: 6/17/04
111. Cassanova (#17608) by David Hopkins
Fun basic jazz line
Jazz · Beginner · 1741 Hits · Last Modified: 2/11/05
112. Catchy Line (#10342) by David McKenney
Just a catchy little line that sounds cool. Please rate.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1670 Hits · Last Modified: 3/13/03
113. Chord Changes For Alice (#1071) by Andrew Lack
A simple walking bass line to play under the chord changes of this Bebop classic.
Jazz · Advanced · 2700 Hits · Last Modified: 5/19/04
114. Chromatic Walk (#22779) by Eric Gabriel
Cool linear chromatic walking bass line.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1437 Hits · Last Modified: 8/7/07
115. Chromo Lounge Bass (#13698) by Jesse Fish
This is a simple line using chromatic tones to make a steady, running feel...
Jazz · Intermediate · 1674 Hits · Last Modified: 2/3/04
116. Circle 2 (#11522) by Damon DeLuca
Jazz jam along II-V-1 halfway round the cycle of fifths in 24 bars with some thirteenth chords for opening up your arpeggiating. i made this for rehearsing with oneself, but its cool to jam with others as well.
Jazz · Advanced · 1897 Hits · Last Modified: 6/7/03
117. Circle Of Fifths Ending (#4461) by Evan Donovan
Since I'm not a jazz musician myself, I'm not sure how often this type of ending would be used in a real tune, but it does show how to end something using a sequence of dominant 7ths resolving down by 5ths.
Jazz · Intermediate · 5858 Hits · Last Modified: 8/11/01
118. Classic Fun Jazz Line (#12583) by Zack Record
A really fun bassline youve probably heard before
Jazz · Intermediate · 2039 Hits · Last Modified: 10/6/03
119. Classical Solo (#16843) by David Hopkins
A very classic sounding solo
Jazz · Advanced · 1622 Hits · Last Modified: 11/16/04
120. Connections (#17391) by Geoffrey Barnes
A jazz/ bluesy blend of the I, II and IV chords in the key of c- with split major/ minor bars between c major and d minor. Tempo: 120, Sound: Elec Pick
Jazz · Intermediate · 2274 Hits · Last Modified: 1/12/05
121. Contrasts (#17675) by David Hopkins
A bassline with a little tapping
Jazz · Intermediate · 1019 Hits · Last Modified: 2/13/05
122. Cool And Easy Jazz Line (#19411) by Garth Fisher
A Fun Jazz Line
Jazz · Beginner · 1528 Hits · Last Modified: 9/5/05
123. Cool Bass Solo (#6645) by Samuel Green
A cool bass solo i improvd at a band practice
Jazz · Advanced · 5185 Hits · Last Modified: 4/5/02
124. Cool Cm7 Groove (#19117) by Kenn Smith
A great way to solo to a funky jazz groove.
Jazz · Intermediate · 9027 Hits · Last Modified: 8/26/05
125. Cool Little Jazz Thing (#15344) by Drew Walden
It sounds real cool i think i just started playing it last night it sounds real good on a stand up i think i have heard it before but mabey not i just started playing it so i put it on here
Jazz · Intermediate · 1341 Hits · Last Modified: 7/7/04
126. Country For Marty (#22924) by Andrew Phillips
A country-jazz fusion weird beyon all belief.... but sadly it works
Jazz · Beginner · 2138 Hits · Last Modified: 9/9/07
127. Cowboy Bebop Bassline (#12907) by Robert Schmitz
Kind of sounds like the Cowboy Bebop intro.
Jazz · Beginner · 2454 Hits · Last Modified: 7/13/04
128. Crazy MOFO (#18092) by Chelsea Hoefle
Hey my bass line dosn't look hard but when you try to put everything together,it's pretty hard
Jazz · Advanced · 1231 Hits · Last Modified: 4/3/05
129. Crickets On The Tile (#20183) by Andre Bone
Simple 4 bar jazz line I-iii-vi-IV-ii progression, check it out
Jazz · Beginner · 1761 Hits · Last Modified: 1/11/06
130. Cutting Up (Walking With Mack) (#13777) by Shawn Bentz
Walking Bassline over standard older pop progression
Jazz · Beginner · 3017 Hits · Last Modified: 2/10/04
131. Cycle Of Fourths (#21632) by Shawn Bentz
Cycle of fourths around the 12 Major keys starting on C
Jazz · Intermediate · 2657 Hits · Last Modified: 10/19/06
132. D Minor Fun (#17424) by Geoffrey Barnes
D minor fun- with a jazz line- a variation and a blues variation
Jazz · Beginner · 2048 Hits · Last Modified: 1/16/05
133. Da # 5 (#2698) by Brandon Coventry
This is a good song to work the fingures. The last line you slide down. Tell me If you have anysuggestions
Jazz · Advanced · 3499 Hits · Last Modified: 3/29/01
134. Dave's Song (#6868) by Phil Gough
This was written by Dave McDougall, very cool jazz chord progression. The chord in bar 8 is F#/A#.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3040 Hits · Last Modified: 4/24/02
135. Deep Groove (#17152) by Rich Sullivan
A little warmup groove.
Jazz · Advanced · 2882 Hits · Last Modified: 12/20/04
136. Dental Office Part Two, The D.m.v (#22126) by Jon Hermansen
Yes, same line different chords. What can I say I like to expirament.
Jazz · Advanced · 461 Hits · Last Modified: 2/4/07
137. Donna Levi (#24511) by Adam Furay
My take on a jazz classic
Jazz · Intermediate · 603 Hits · Last Modified: 1/7/10
138. Dove Volano I Cormorani (#2656) by Bolis Jacopo
Buon giro di basso in ottave creato da Bolis Jacopo Leone: bassista dei the faith
Jazz · Intermediate · 1886 Hits · Last Modified: 3/27/01
139. Dynamics And Articulation (#2379) by Matthew Brown
By devoting some time to combining dynamics and articulation, you'll find it easier to use them in a solo or accompaniment.
Jazz · Advanced · 8519 Hits · Last Modified: 10/2/02
140. E Z JAZZ (#1092) by Bob Head
A FUN AND EASY RIFF I MADE UP THAT IS GREAT FOR STAND UP BASS AS WELL AS ELECTRIC BASS.
Jazz · Intermediate · 5764 Hits · Last Modified: 11/29/00
141. Easy Bass Line (revised) (#5525) by Nutbutter Hertz
Ok.I messed up my last posted lesson entirley..so im changing it around, its the same basic principle of easy improvising of of a major scale in G,C, and D
Jazz · Beginner · 1822 Hits · Last Modified: 12/17/01
142. Easy Cool Bass Rift (#24014) by Seb Pelle
This a cool bass rift that's easy to play and is great with a good drum beat
Jazz · Beginner · 562 Hits · Last Modified: 12/15/08
143. Easy Jazz (#23903) by Guitarousse Guitarousse
Easy jazz
Jazz · Beginner · 375 Hits · Last Modified: 9/15/08
144. Easy Jazz Line In G (#2564) by Justin Williamson
This is a very easy and very useful jazz line. You can play it in any key once you learn it.
Jazz · Beginner · 4371 Hits · Last Modified: 3/20/01
145. Easy Slap Line..nice To Jam With (#5871) by Nutbutter Hertz
A nice and easy pop-slap lesson with small parts of the major scale....enjoy
Jazz · Beginner · 6998 Hits · Last Modified: 1/20/02
146. Eddie's 12 Bar Blues Adventure In G (#7019) by Ed LeFave
A jazz lesson in 12 bar blues...or a blues lesson in 12 bar jazz ?!?!! lol
Jazz · Intermediate · 8147 Hits · Last Modified: 5/14/02
147. Electric Bass: Tips On Walking (#1750) by Matthew Brown
In addition to getting an authentic sound, the electric bass player will want to consider how to "voice" the walking line. Using open strings helps. This has been updated; I welcome feedback on it.
Jazz · Intermediate · 20492 Hits · Last Modified: 3/18/01
148. Essential Jazz Improv Scales (#9987) by Dr. Tom Barton
Here are 4 essential Jazz Improv Scales, hope you find them useful.
Jazz · Advanced · 12433 Hits · Last Modified: 2/13/03
149. Evolution of the Jazz Blues Form (#26) by Kerry Galloway
How did the blues get from the simpler, older forms to the 12 bar jazz blues of Charlie Parker's era? Four blues demonstrate an evolution.
Jazz · Intermediate · 74383 Hits · Last Modified: 4/3/00
150. Exercises For Coltrane Cycles (#12174) by Travis Schilling
This is an exercise to help you digest the sound of coltranes harmony techniques.
Jazz · Advanced · 2430 Hits · Last Modified: 7/17/06
151. Experiment (#6909) by Eric Cooper
Something i came up with when i was bored
Jazz · Beginner · 1774 Hits · Last Modified: 4/27/02
152. Experiment In E Minor (#7970) by Adam Pumilia
This is a bassline that is supposed to be in 3/4 but works fine in 4/4.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1529 Hits · Last Modified: 8/12/02
153. F - Blues Walk (#23935) by Primoz Pavlin
Simple walk line on 12 bar blues sheme
Jazz · Intermediate · 8648 Hits · Last Modified: 9/27/08
154. F Blues Walk (#21233) by Eric Gabriel
Walking line over a standard jazz blues progression.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1617 Hits · Last Modified: 7/18/06
155. FANIA LATIN JAZZ LINE (#24855) by Michael Fierro
The Fania All Stars were a '70 Latin Jazz group this line was a standard in their style.
Jazz · Beginner · 774 Hits · Last Modified: 9/3/11
156. FAST FREDDY (#2524) by Jeremy Steele
<b>ITS A REALLY FUN PEICE OF MUSIC IN PLAYED IT IN A CONCERT ON 4/15/01 FOR THE JAZZ BAND AND THIS TAB IS 100% PURE JAZZ NO WRONG NOTES</b>
Jazz · Expert · 9399 Hits · Last Modified: 3/18/01
157. Fast-tempo Swing (#16295) by Dylan Woodman
I decided to make a lesson based (no pun intended) on this awesome genre of music, because I havent seen very many lessons about it.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1141 Hits · Last Modified: 9/19/04
158. Fire House (#3695) by Jeff Kahn
This is a really fun bass solo created by my band just two days ago. It is very fast and funky and is alot like disco meets RHCP. Hope you like it!
Jazz · Advanced · 3317 Hits · Last Modified: 6/10/01
159. Fiver (#23728) by WAYNE ELLIOTT
I'm the candidate and I approved of this ad.
Jazz · Beginner · 3233 Hits · Last Modified: 3/7/09
160. Flats (#11523) by Damon DeLuca
Here is a backing track with the cycle of fourths, in II-V-I, again with some thirteenths, elevenths and flat 5s thrown in for color. walk your way into these keys.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1239 Hits · Last Modified: 6/7/03
161. Flowyjazz (#12992) by Kellette Wade
Easy lil' line from one of our songs
Jazz · Beginner · 1082 Hits · Last Modified: 11/25/03
162. Fly Me To The Moon (#24823) by Ajn Cvaj
Fun
Jazz · Intermediate · 1016 Hits · Last Modified: 7/12/11
163. For Jack (#9302) by Pat Ro
Check this rad line out
Jazz · Intermediate · 1151 Hits · Last Modified: 12/19/02
164. Forward First (#13036) by Alex Leier
A cool song from a band i know
Jazz · Advanced · 1139 Hits · Last Modified: 11/30/03
165. Free Fingers (#8450) by Alan Camara
Very good exercise for independence of the fingers of the right and left hand.
Jazz · Advanced · 2555 Hits · Last Modified: 9/30/02
166. Free Left Hand (#9170) by Alan Camara
Exercices for left hand
Jazz · Beginner · 1867 Hits · Last Modified: 12/7/02
167. Fun Solo (#16833) by David Hopkins
This is a good solo for those about to rock
Jazz · Advanced · 4215 Hits · Last Modified: 11/14/04
168. Fun Song (#18872) by Austin Lubs
This is fun
Jazz · Intermediate · 997 Hits · Last Modified: 8/10/05
169. Fun With Major 7ths (#12588) by Kevin Rhodes
Fun and fairly easy improv and runs over Major 7th chords. Check it out!
Jazz · Intermediate · 1359 Hits · Last Modified: 10/7/03
170. Funk'ed (#11357) by Charlie Rockaway
Just some funk jazz line
Jazz · Intermediate · 1888 Hits · Last Modified: 5/24/03
171. Funky Jazz Progression (#22831) by John Black
Just a good little line to jam with
Jazz · Beginner · 710 Hits · Last Modified: 8/19/07
172. FunkyJazz (#2362) by Perez Cantrell
This "tasty" treat provides a good intro into various funk-jazz melodies. Easy to improvise on the upbeats.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3941 Hits · Last Modified: 3/7/01
173. Fusion Groove (#23727) by Chris Kujawa
Here's a line that I've been messing with all morning. There's nothing like a little jazz funk groove to start your day.
Jazz · Intermediate · 915 Hits · Last Modified: 5/17/08
174. G Minor Jazz Tournaround (#9698) by Fausto Carcione
A simple tournaround for the G minor scale.
Jazz · Beginner · 1840 Hits · Last Modified: 1/20/03
175. G Minor Jazz Walk (#16381) by Dylan Woodman
This is a walking bassline with a slight blues feel to it. Walking basslines are easy to play, and sound great! So try out this lesson.
Jazz · Beginner · 2457 Hits · Last Modified: 6/11/05
176. G Minor Walkaround (#8243) by Victor Alonso
This is something that I came up with playing a chart that started in G minor and did the circle of fifths around to G minor again.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1934 Hits · Last Modified: 9/10/02
177. G-Jam Blues (#4777) by Niklas Olsson
Lots of blues are going in G-major, like Route-66 by Nat King Cole.
Jazz · Beginner · 3500 Hits · Last Modified: 11/7/01
178. Giant Steps - Bass Study (#24047) by Simon Wojcik
A chord chart for Giant Steps.
Jazz · Intermediate · 420 Hits · Last Modified: 1/5/09
179. Giant Steps DeMystified (#6) by Chris Tarry
Here is a little insight into breaking down one of the hardest jazz standards
Jazz · Advanced · 67460 Hits · Last Modified: 3/28/00
180. Giant Steps Solo (#12380) by Travis Schilling
A solo over John Coltrane's Infamous Jazz monster.
Jazz · Advanced · 4079 Hits · Last Modified: 9/9/03
181. Gm Blues, Use The Whole Neck (#238) by Steve Peterson
A GM Blues progression and a sample bass line
Jazz · Beginner · 1103 Hits · Last Modified: 8/18/09
182. Goin' Away (#18030) by Micah Foxx
This is just a standard jazz proggression that I used for a song that I wrote. With a little help from other musicians, this progression can sound very nice.
Jazz · Intermediate · 860 Hits · Last Modified: 3/24/05
183. Good Bass Line For F And Bb (#11100) by Amie Somone
Just a little something I had to do for Jazz band....can't member the name of the song, but when I find out I'll add it ok.
Jazz · Beginner · 1721 Hits · Last Modified: 6/12/03
184. Hand/eye Coordination...can You Take It? (#19884) by Austin Boyer
A way to boost yourself in other ways than just mindlessly playing tabs
Jazz · Beginner · 738 Hits · Last Modified: 11/30/05
185. Happy Swinging Bass (#5959) by Lorna Moone
Building and Playing Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords.
Jazz · Beginner · 10461 Hits · Last Modified: 12/26/04
186. Havona Turnaround Condensed Way To Play (#24547) by Tom Langley
The condensed way to play the infamous turnaround motif from havona (weather report) worked out by ear and the way id suggest learning to play it start off by isolating each part practice it SLOWLY and gradually up to 160 making sure its clean an tidy:)
Jazz · Ridiculous · 826 Hits · Last Modified: 3/1/10
187. Heres A Tricky One (#11019) by Adam Zimmer
This was just something I was messing around with at 4am. hope you like!
Jazz · Advanced · 2771 Hits · Last Modified: 4/28/03
188. HERES TO MR WALLACE (#14713) by BILLY SCHUTTE
THIS IS A BASIC JAZZ LESSON I CREATED WITH THE THIS SKILLS I'VE LEARNED ON THIS SITE. IT IS AN EXAMPLE OF USING ARPEGGIOES AND SCALES
Jazz · Beginner · 1273 Hits · Last Modified: 5/14/04
189. Hip Rhythm Turnaround For Blues (#9872) by Brent Sanders
This is just a little turnaround for you to use, i put in Bb, that way horn players will like you and buy you beers.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1876 Hits · Last Modified: 2/3/03
190. Hit For Six (#20756) by Geoffrey Barnes
A jazz/funk piece made up in parts from a E minor blues scale.
Jazz · Advanced · 2771 Hits · Last Modified: 4/20/06
191. House Of The Rising Sun Walk (#22222) by Rick Taylor
House of the Rising Sun Walk
Jazz · Intermediate · 1342 Hits · Last Modified: 3/9/07
192. How's My Time? #2 - Jazz (#24) by Kerry Galloway
If you're playing (swung) jazz, be aware of the different feels you need to approach different tempos with. Try "How's My Time" #1 first. <br>
Jazz · Intermediate · 7364 Hits · Last Modified: 4/3/00
193. I Got The Jazzy Blues (#6286) by Clifton Jackson
'Old Cripple Dog Washington' will show you a "Jazzy Blues" progressions that is very interesting. It is not the same old Blues progression that you are used to playing!! Like different things? Then this lesson is for you!! :^D
Jazz · Beginner · 7435 Hits · Last Modified: 4/20/02
194. If The Shoe Fits (#24473) by Jim Oneill
A little something in A
Jazz · Advanced · 5370 Hits · Last Modified: 12/6/09
195. II-V-I (#17360) by Sam Johnson
Just a chord progression I made up. Uses II-V-I progressions in Bb.
Jazz · Beginner · 1151 Hits · Last Modified: 1/8/05
196. II-V-I's (#15332) by Mike Bradley
The II-V-I chord progression is the bread and butter of many jazz standards. In this lesson, the first beat of the measure contains the root.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1904 Hits · Last Modified: 7/6/04
197. II-V-I's In The Upper Register (#16197) by Barney Brazitis
Playing II-V-I chords in the Upper Register
Jazz · Intermediate · 1496 Hits · Last Modified: 9/6/05
198. Imitation Coda (#10) by Kerry Galloway
Jazz Minor workout
Jazz · Advanced · 25265 Hits · Last Modified: 4/2/00
199. Improv (#23627) by Dan Gable
Many players substitute the Sub-Dominant ii)Minor Chord for the V7Chord for soloing and creating good walking lines.Here are a few ideas to get you to understand and put into practical use.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1904 Hits · Last Modified: 4/17/08
200. Improving Your Time And Feel (#2159) by Matthew Brown
Once you have mastered the basics, turn your attention to time...and away from brain chemistry.
Jazz · Advanced · 26604 Hits · Last Modified: 5/16/01
201. Improvisation (#4779) by Paolo Serra
This is a a trick that I play during the rests with the band. It's got a lot of sound.
Jazz · Beginner · 2897 Hits · Last Modified: 9/14/01
202. Invisible Man 1 (#427) by Dragan Milojevic
Shows you how to walk long lines over one chord
Jazz · Intermediate · 3597 Hits · Last Modified: 8/28/00
203. Invisible Man 2 (#450) by Dragan Milojevic
Walk over dominant7 chords
Jazz · Intermediate · 1883 Hits · Last Modified: 9/1/00
204. Invisible Man 3 (#458) by Dragan Milojevic
Walking over minor7 chords
Jazz · Intermediate · 2564 Hits · Last Modified: 9/3/00
205. Irene´s Bath Song (#9298) by Javier Baillo
My baby needed one song to sing the story included in her bath book. The dolphin, the whale, the shark....
Jazz · Intermediate · 1343 Hits · Last Modified: 12/19/02
206. Isolation (#15521) by Rick Taylor
Jazz style walking line to a progression in the keyboard friendly key of Eb
Jazz · Beginner · 907 Hits · Last Modified: 7/22/04
207. It's April, Fool! (Another Add-A-Track) (#10762) by Tracy Hardy Johnson
Inspired by the 2003 April Fool's posting. Intended for guitarists to provide rhythm or lead tracks over. Now with a video of a live performance, a more relaxed, sparse, acoustic version than the studio recording.
Jazz · Beginner · 8532 Hits · Last Modified: 3/3/07
208. Ja Da Theme (#6807) by Maksim Frolov
Bass line and theme
Jazz · Beginner · 3612 Hits · Last Modified: 4/30/02
209. Jaco Line Fever (#43) by Steve Vincent
For all you "Jaco"heads out there here's a taste of it. I hope it sounds good!
Jazz · Intermediate · 16943 Hits · Last Modified: 5/5/00
210. Jam Track Autumn Leaves (#23896) by Guitarousse Guitarousse
Jam track autumn leaves
Jazz · Beginner · 2034 Hits · Last Modified: 9/16/08
211. Jam Track Blue Bossa (#23897) by Guitarousse Guitarousse
Blue bossa
Jazz · Beginner · 695 Hits · Last Modified: 9/16/08
212. Jam Track Swing Gitan (#23907) by Guitarousse Guitarousse
Swing gitan
Jazz · Intermediate · 382 Hits · Last Modified: 9/16/08
213. Jazz #1 (#11520) by Greg Wallace
Some standard jazz bass patterns on these pages...14 examples in all!
Jazz · Intermediate · 301317 Hits · Last Modified: 4/10/08
214. Jazz Ala Jim Hughart (#1632) by Adam Carlson
Woops! Thought that was Larry Taylor. Forgive me, I am a dunce. Now I know this aint accurate by any stretch but it definitely works. This ultra simple line was inspired(?) by the Tom Waits song Step Right Up...anyways, here we go...
Jazz · Beginner · 2008 Hits · Last Modified: 1/12/01
215. Jazz Bass Building Blocks - Intro (#3689) by Frank Russ
Building blocks of improvisation.
Jazz · Intermediate · 4183 Hits · Last Modified: 6/12/01
216. Jazz Bass Building Blocks - Part 1 (#3685) by Frank Russ
Building blocks of improvisation.
Jazz · Intermediate · 18282 Hits · Last Modified: 6/12/01
217. Jazz Bass Building Blocks - Part 2 (#3686) by Frank Russ
Building blocks of improvisation.
Jazz · Intermediate · 5619 Hits · Last Modified: 6/12/01
218. Jazz Bass Solo (#12411) by Matt Vick
A cool Jazz solo
Jazz · Expert · 2825 Hits · Last Modified: 9/14/03
219. Jazz Blues 12 Bar Progression (#20621) by Dan Gable
A fun 12 bar Jazz blues bassline I composed in Standard Notation and formatted it to fit the AB software. Set Tempo from 130 to 160 Set sound to electric pick or finger Set click to always and loop 4 times.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3303 Hits · Last Modified: 2/27/11
220. Jazz Blues Comping (#23924) by Guitarousse Guitarousse
Jazz blues comping
Jazz · Beginner · 488 Hits · Last Modified: 9/19/08
221. Jazz Blues Workout (#34) by Kerry Galloway
This is a version of a classic Parker-esque blues. I call it "Bet It's Blues". You can call it what you like. <br><br
Jazz · Advanced · 71893 Hits · Last Modified: 5/1/00
222. Jazz Blues- 12 Bar/ Bb (#14471) by Kory Mcafee
Basic walking line for a 12 bar jazz/blues tune.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2386 Hits · Last Modified: 4/19/04
223. Jazz Blues- 12 Bar/ F (#14458) by Kory Mcafee
The fallowing is a standard walking line for countless jazz tunes in a blues format,such as Straight No Chaser,Billies Bounce,Blues for Alice,ect..
Jazz · Intermediate · 3455 Hits · Last Modified: 4/13/04
224. Jazz Chord Progression (#5738) by Clifton Jackson
“Jazz Chords: Where do the Notes come from?” This is something that I have been wondering about for some time now. I have done some research. Let me share with you, what I have found out about this! :^)
Jazz · Beginner · 53661 Hits · Last Modified: 10/22/10
225. Jazz Easy (#13270) by ARi Strasser
This is the first jazz lines I ever played. you wont get by with just this so make it your own. mess with it, have fun.
Jazz · Beginner · 1079 Hits · Last Modified: 12/21/03
226. Jazz Exercises (#833) by Brack Key
Play jazz with the tone all the way muffled and a kinda jazzy swing to the notes.
Jazz · Beginner · 4103 Hits · Last Modified: 10/7/02
227. Jazz For Fun (#14888) by Adam Furay
A fun bebop line. watch out for more of my lessons and i'll explain the theory behind this goofy stuff
Jazz · Advanced · 2127 Hits · Last Modified: 5/30/04
228. Jazz For Lunatics (#8081) by Jon Hermansen
If your ever playing at an asylum, make sure to pull this classic standard out.
Jazz · Advanced · 1640 Hits · Last Modified: 8/21/02
229. Jazz For The Beginner (#98) by David Cintron
Learn how to play an easy Jazz lick quickly
Jazz · Beginner · 6073 Hits · Last Modified: 7/5/00
230. Jazz Fun (#17014) by Topher Thompson
A creation that just has some fun to it.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2494 Hits · Last Modified: 12/21/04
231. Jazz Fusion (#12576) by Ali Sleeq
Another fusion line... keep repeating this riff over and over. its in C# minor. PLZ RATE.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1884 Hits · Last Modified: 10/6/03
232. Jazz Groove (#16696) by Stevan Moon
Jazz groove
Jazz · Intermediate · 1461 Hits · Last Modified: 10/30/04
233. Jazz Idea Latin 1 (#20844) by Tim Sherwood
Solo idea over common Latin jazz changes
Jazz · Expert · 2498 Hits · Last Modified: 5/3/06
234. Jazz In A Minor (#6608) by Kaare Christoffersen
This is the first jazz line iv'e ever made, so bear with me.....
Jazz · Beginner · 5790 Hits · Last Modified: 4/2/02
235. Jazz In Dmin (#12823) by Dave Hopkins
Fun fun fun
Jazz · Beginner · 1309 Hits · Last Modified: 11/6/03
236. Jazz Intro (#1962) by Steven Arnott
A jazz intro/riff that sounds better the faster you play it
Jazz · Advanced · 4023 Hits · Last Modified: 6/26/02
237. Jazz Pattern #1 (#23503) by Tim Sherwood
A few idea variations for this harmonic pattern.
Jazz · Expert · 787 Hits · Last Modified: 3/1/08
238. Jazz Pedaling (#14320) by Rick Taylor
Example of some simple walking with some pedaling
Jazz · Beginner · 1609 Hits · Last Modified: 4/2/04
239. Jazz Riff Numero Uno (#8140) by Vadun Buk
Just something i came up with for all you beginners out there
Jazz · Beginner · 1559 Hits · Last Modified: 8/28/02
240. Jazz Riff Using 5'ths & 6'ths (#14154) by Rick Taylor
Simple jazz riff in the key of B over major and major 6th chord with a dominant 7th chord thrown in.
Jazz · Beginner · 1295 Hits · Last Modified: 3/19/04
241. Jazz Rithmic Line (#11547) by Carlos Hernandez
I just learned how to use scales and improvisation. I hope I got it right, anyone, If I have a mistake please tell me ....
Jazz · Beginner · 1599 Hits · Last Modified: 6/10/03
242. Jazz Rock (#17374) by David Hopkins
Fun lines for jazz rock styles
Jazz · Intermediate · 2796 Hits · Last Modified: 1/10/05
243. Jazz Solo (#2585) by Chad SisBach
It's just a solo i made up for a song and you can tkae it to many places and fits in good with jazz or even techno music. it fast but u can take it at the tempo u r in.(just like every other line and solo)
Jazz · Intermediate · 9075 Hits · Last Modified: 3/21/01
244. Jazz Solo (#23148) by Michael Bline
Neat jazz solo
Jazz · Intermediate · 876 Hits · Last Modified: 11/10/07
245. Jazz Solo 1 (#22932) by Cody McLaglen
A little solo I wrote on the chord changes of a big band chart.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1108 Hits · Last Modified: 5/2/08
246. Jazz Solo Ideas (#11616) by Greg Wallace
Some Jazz Solo ideas in these lessons - currently 4 pages...
Jazz · Intermediate · 15330 Hits · Last Modified: 5/20/09
247. Jazz Turn-Around Pattern 1 (#22550) by Tim Sherwood
Easy-Peezy.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1091 Hits · Last Modified: 5/29/07
248. Jazz Walk Up (#9047) by John Graff
Have fun with this popular riff
Jazz · Beginner · 2653 Hits · Last Modified: 11/26/02
249. Jazz Work Out (#16769) by Lee Petersen
Workout for jazz players.
Jazz · Intermediate · 867 Hits · Last Modified: 12/29/04
250. Jazz-a-ma-tazz (#12154) by Greg Wallace
4 pages of Jazz building blocks (so that you can play along with a "sax-a-ma-phone")!
Jazz · Beginner · 5125 Hits · Last Modified: 3/21/07
251. Jazz/Funk Groove Inspired By Stan Clarke (#10565) by David Vincent
Progressive jazz with funky rythm, Stanley Clarke style. You can see, by following lesson, how effective it is when chord progressions allow the use of open strings.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2685 Hits · Last Modified: 3/30/03
252. Jazzie Circles (#11563) by Rafael Cortes
Jazz walkin' line for a C circle
Jazz · Beginner · 2538 Hits · Last Modified: 6/12/03
253. Jazzjazz (#18308) by Peter Twarogio
J
Jazz · Advanced · 780 Hits · Last Modified: 6/2/05
254. Jazzmeister Hits It Again (#7686) by Zach Partain
Nice smooth bass line that works well to impress ur friends without breaking a sweat
Jazz · Advanced · 2545 Hits · Last Modified: 7/23/02
255. Jazzy (#1506) by Brian Offin
As you can tell from this lesson, im not a jazzy player, but if you play this slow it is a great jazzy thing. this is a great example that repitition can make anything sound good and jazzy.
Jazz · Beginner · 1816 Hits · Last Modified: 12/31/00
256. Jazzy Bass Line (#16150) by David Jo
Cool jazz line. Put the sound on either acoustic or elec. finger. If you don't like it sorry I'm a punk rocker.
Jazz · Beginner · 1197 Hits · Last Modified: 9/4/04
257. Jazzy Intro (#14129) by Rick Taylor
A Jazzy Intro with a bit of Tension
Jazz · Beginner · 1247 Hits · Last Modified: 3/16/04
258. Jazzy Run Thing (#14952) by Jamie Rodger
Rappid
Jazz · Advanced · 1067 Hits · Last Modified: 6/3/04
259. Jazzy Schtuff (#13301) by Ben Allen
A good easy bass line
Jazz · Beginner · 3187 Hits · Last Modified: 12/23/03
260. Jazzy The Cat (#24508) by Scott Hunter
Rip
Jazz · Intermediate · 1028 Hits · Last Modified: 10/14/11
261. Jazzy Trax (#3183) by Don Skiest
Simple jazz scale sounds cool
Jazz · Beginner · 1975 Hits · Last Modified: 5/3/01
262. Jazzylick (#5411) by Gary Melancon
Cool and challenging bass lick, the higher notes near the end will work your pinky
Jazz · Intermediate · 1874 Hits · Last Modified: 12/4/01
263. Jingle Bass (#15719) by Eric Draven
Jingle bells ringin repeating the beat of jazz!! How to Improve the bass line in a simple song, goin'walking, and makin'it sound real cool.
Jazz · Beginner · 5252 Hits · Last Modified: 8/27/04
264. Jump Walk (#12653) by Greg Wallace
A not-too-tough jazz line that combines string jumps with some walking bass.
Jazz · Beginner · 1789 Hits · Last Modified: 1/28/06
265. Just Like A (#11953) by Forest Watkins
Simple but really really melodic and harmonious...really nice.
Jazz · Beginner · 2103 Hits · Last Modified: 7/27/03
266. Just Play A Melody (#2517) by Andrew Lack
Incorporating the melody of a jazz standard into a solo.
Jazz · Intermediate · 17788 Hits · Last Modified: 5/19/04
267. Justa Little Jazzy Walk (#21934) by Dave Root
This is a little jazzy walk that feels a little like Elvis.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1269 Hits · Last Modified: 12/28/06
268. Keep It Jazzy (#17837) by Rob Pizapio
Just something I was feeling at the time lower the tempo till you have the hang of it.
Jazz · Advanced · 1065 Hits · Last Modified: 3/1/05
269. Killer Practice (#4262) by Nick Jenson
This is a really simple riff you can use as a practice exercise.
Jazz · Intermediate · 4034 Hits · Last Modified: 7/25/01
270. La Pacchia (#1898) by Paolo Serra
It's an easy bass part in a composition of my band
Jazz · Beginner · 2257 Hits · Last Modified: 1/30/01
271. Laid Back Jazz (#12575) by Ali Sleeq
This is a nice little groove i came up with for my band... its an acoustic jam (though i'm on the electric). We played it live a few times... check it out. Its in the key of Emin so u can always fool around with it. RATE THIS PLEASE!
Jazz · Intermediate · 1368 Hits · Last Modified: 10/6/03
272. Latin Jazz Groove (#15442) by Adam Furay
Make ya wanna dance.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1603 Hits · Last Modified: 7/13/04
273. Latin Jazzy (#17122) by Rich Sullivan
A little jazzy fun.
Jazz · Advanced · 3128 Hits · Last Modified: 12/17/04
274. Latin Line (#4558) by Amador Cubillas
Enjoyable...
Jazz · Intermediate · 2535 Hits · Last Modified: 8/19/01
275. Leaping Instead Of Walking (#1577) by Matthew Brown
When playing in smaller ensembles, or when soloing, walking lines with larger intervals can help fill out the sound. Using leaps and double-stops in your walking lines lets your bass act like a pianist's left hand.
Jazz · Advanced · 7397 Hits · Last Modified: 3/19/01
276. Learning To Walk 2 (#16245) by Travis Schilling
Second part of a three part method for creating walking lines. Part 2 is focused on passing tones
Jazz · Intermediate · 1510 Hits · Last Modified: 9/25/04
277. Learning To Walk 3 (#16246) by Travis Schilling
Last part of the 3 part method. Focus is on applying the 3rds of the chords to out line the the quality.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3506 Hits · Last Modified: 9/25/04
278. Learning To Walk Part 1 (#16244) by Travis Schilling
A three part study in creating walking lines.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2192 Hits · Last Modified: 9/25/04
279. Like A Moth To The Flame Part 2 (#22239) by Gary Smejkal
Passage from the title track of the forthcoming CD "Like a Moth to the Flame" by Gary Smejkal. Scheduled for release in May 2007.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1453 Hits · Last Modified: 3/8/07
280. Line Without A Name (#20303) by Zack Crissman
Fast jazz
Jazz · Advanced · 1077 Hits · Last Modified: 2/3/06
281. Little Bit Jazz (#3568) by Mikko Viljakainen
Cool little jazz line...
Jazz · Intermediate · 2192 Hits · Last Modified: 6/1/01
282. Lydian Flat 7th Scale Fun (#5013) by Morgan Holt
This versatile scale can add color and depth to your jazz phrasing.
Jazz · Advanced · 6552 Hits · Last Modified: 10/13/01
283. Major Scale Improvising (#5524) by Nutbutter Hertz
Below on the chord chart is the basic part of the major scale starting on G, then C,D...easy to improvise off of..like the sound clip below
Jazz · Beginner · 2082 Hits · Last Modified: 12/17/01
284. Making Walking Bass Lines Interesting (#24541) by David Lockeretz
Here are a few ways you can make your walking bass lines more interesting, and help build your fingerboard fluency. Enjoy!
Jazz · Intermediate · 1107 Hits · Last Modified: 2/10/10
285. Malinconia (#8811) by Borja Rojano Broz
Step by step into jazz...
Jazz · Intermediate · 7951 Hits · Last Modified: 11/7/02
286. Many 12-Bar Walking Bass Lines (#8566) by Ben Reynolds
Just what the title says. Use it as the groundworks for you own improv.
Jazz · Intermediate · 17910 Hits · Last Modified: 2/5/03
287. Meander (#22111) by Joe Bott
Just a simple bassline for loosening up
Jazz · Intermediate · 1404 Hits · Last Modified: 10/9/09
288. Melodic Bass Phrasing (#9354) by Don Haight
A melodic bass movement within a minor chord structure.
Jazz · Advanced · 4781 Hits · Last Modified: 12/23/02
289. Miles And Miles (#20196) by Shawn Bentz
Just a short modal line similar to some of Miles Davis' tune, "So What." Similar mind you, not from the tune.
Jazz · Beginner · 1677 Hits · Last Modified: 1/14/06
290. Minor Jazz Line (#20859) by Geoffrey Barnes
This one takes quite a while to learn.
Jazz · Advanced · 759 Hits · Last Modified: 5/6/06
291. Minor Pattern #1 (#23500) by Tim Sherwood
Minor Pattern #1
Jazz · Intermediate · 457 Hits · Last Modified: 3/1/08
292. Minor Pattern #1 8va (#23501) by Tim Sherwood
Minor Pattern #1 8va
Jazz · Intermediate · 453 Hits · Last Modified: 3/1/08
293. Mmm...Swing That Bass (#504) by Steven Arnott
An easy, swingin', almost bluesy bass line that uses a lot of open strings, so there's not to much finger work to do.
Jazz · Beginner · 10119 Hits · Last Modified: 9/16/00
294. More than just bass players (#3) by Chris Tarry
When expanding your soloing ideas, transcribe more than just bass players.
Jazz · Advanced · 26999 Hits · Last Modified: 3/28/00
295. Mormons Are Coming!!!!!!! (#17768) by KEVIN CURRY
Check this out
Jazz · Beginner · 1086 Hits · Last Modified: 12/7/07
296. My First Jazz Lesson (#12568) by Secret Secret
This is an simple jazz lesson for beginners, like me:)
Jazz · Beginner · 1732 Hits · Last Modified: 10/5/03
297. My Solo Scale For Beginers (#19761) by Bird Jonathan
A simple scale witch will make up a decent solo for beginers!
Jazz · Beginner · 1708 Hits · Last Modified: 11/10/05
298. Nice And Easy Jazz Walk (#7757) by Ross Finnie
This is just a nice lazy jazz walk that I like to use to just loosen up my fingers and develop smoothness. You can easily mess around with timings, like playing slightly off beat.
Jazz · Beginner · 2210 Hits · Last Modified: 7/28/02
299. Nice Easy Bass Line (#11942) by Sean O'Dell
Walking bassline. This is my first lesson so dont be rough.
Jazz · Beginner · 1808 Hits · Last Modified: 7/25/03
300. Nifty Base Line (#5897) by Sean Riggs
This was taught to me by my friend it might be riped off I have no idea but its all good and sounds cool.
Jazz · Beginner · 1848 Hits · Last Modified: 1/26/02
301. Nights Of Beer & Supermarket Flowers (#15227) by Andrew Lack
An original solo over the chord changes of a well known jazz standard.
Jazz · Advanced · 4118 Hits · Last Modified: 6/29/04
302. No Key Jazz (#9676) by Pavel Chichkanov
A nice jazz chord progression, should be quite easy if u just work around the 7 arpeggios for the particular chords.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1922 Hits · Last Modified: 1/19/03
303. No Rest (#2772) by Jeremy Steele
<B> THIS IS THE EASY AS I COULD THINK OF</B>
Jazz · Advanced · 2453 Hits · Last Modified: 4/4/01
304. Nonstandard Blues (#910) by Steve Peterson
This is an offbeat blues progression.
Jazz · Beginner · 4986 Hits · Last Modified: 2/27/09
305. Oatmeal (#20371) by Kevin Myers
A line that sprung up...some walking coupled with some trotting.
Jazz · Advanced · 708 Hits · Last Modified: 5/6/06
306. Off-beat Rhythm, Lesson One (#1086) by Kevin Rhodes
Intro to off-beat rhythms.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1901 Hits · Last Modified: 11/28/00
307. One For The Boy (#6631) by Rob Finn
Being my first lesson and all, I thought I'd share with you a portion of a song written for my son. It is pretty straight forward although I do hammer on's when I actually play it instead of plucking every note. But let me know what you think.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2689 Hits · Last Modified: 4/5/02
308. Open String Pull-off Arpeggios (#1623) by Matthew Brown
Three-note groups of pull-offs using open strings across all four strings offer many possibilities for diminished and dominant sounds. Examples using 16th notes and 8th notes.
Jazz · Advanced · 5737 Hits · Last Modified: 1/9/01
309. Open3 Lines (#15882) by David Jackson
Nice simple line to practice
Jazz · Intermediate · 1282 Hits · Last Modified: 8/18/04
310. Panda (#23486) by WAYNE ELLIOTT
Jazz line
Jazz · Beginner · 10463 Hits · Last Modified: 5/7/10
311. Pasar Malam (#24333) by Steve Peterson
This is a bass line in the style of Weather Report, Black Market, as played by Alphonso Johnson and Jaco Pastorius
Jazz · Beginner · 1185 Hits · Last Modified: 8/18/09
312. Pattitucci and V7 Chords (#4) by Chris Tarry
Check out how John alters 7th chords!
Jazz · Expert · 6210 Hits · Last Modified: 3/28/00
313. Pedal Tones (#9628) by Matthew Brown
Using pedal tones you can save yourself a lot work and still sound really cool!
Jazz · Intermediate · 6159 Hits · Last Modified: 1/1/11
314. Perfect Note? (#10952) by Alfonso Celis
Important lesson. What do we have to do when we "screw it up" while playing???
Jazz · Intermediate · 20282 Hits · Last Modified: 5/8/03
315. Peter Gunn Theme (#2702) by Brandon Coventry
I know this is right because I have sheet music to it. You have to practice it to get the right speed. I made it slow. It goes A LOT faster.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2536 Hits · Last Modified: 3/29/01
316. Phrase Development (#19745) by Travis Schilling
Demonstrates how to move a phrase through the 8th notes of a bar resulting in over the bar phasing.
Jazz · Intermediate · 969 Hits · Last Modified: 11/7/05
317. Pixin'g (#3701) by Dima Retsja
My first bass line!
Jazz · Beginner · 1799 Hits · Last Modified: 6/18/01
318. Prelude (#22248) by Gary Smejkal
Passage from "Prelude" on the forthcoming CD "Like a Moth to the Flame" by Gary Smejkal. Scheduled for release in May 2007.
Jazz · Intermediate · 807 Hits · Last Modified: 3/9/07
319. Question Mark (#18515) by Sylvester Tinkler
?
Jazz · Advanced · 3526 Hits · Last Modified: 5/30/05
320. Quick Latin Jazz (#14588) by Greg Wallace
A short "fusion" excursion to the upper frets.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1788 Hits · Last Modified: 12/1/06
321. Rhythm Changes Solo #1 (#21578) by Tim Sherwood
Solo idea #1 for Rhythm Changes
Jazz · Expert · 4411 Hits · Last Modified: 10/13/06
322. Riff #14 (#11581) by Chris Dodde
Kinda crappy during the sixteenth notes but it sounds better on my bass.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1055 Hits · Last Modified: 6/13/03
323. Right & Left Hand Warm Up (#7985) by Patrick Pfeiffer
A warm up using four strings, four fingers in the left hand, and alternating starting fingers in the right hand...what more could you ask for?
Jazz · Advanced · 5172 Hits · Last Modified: 8/13/02
324. Route 66 (#23265) by Adam Furay
Jazz Standard
Jazz · Beginner · 690 Hits · Last Modified: 12/28/07
325. Route 66 (#19431) by Mike Berg
A few line ideas for a classic.
Jazz · Intermediate · 4217 Hits · Last Modified: 12/30/06
326. Salsita (#6281) by Angel Baillo
Un poco de sabor
Jazz · Advanced · 1711 Hits · Last Modified: 3/1/02
327. Sample Walking Lines Over Ii V (#12149) by Steve Sklar
Some sample walking lines over ii V chord progressions that really swing
Jazz · Intermediate · 2360 Hits · Last Modified: 8/16/03
328. Short Solo (#19817) by Andrew Zielinski
A fast jazzy solo that's fast and jazzy.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1138 Hits · Last Modified: 11/19/05
329. Simple Am Dm Walk (#13496) by Rick Taylor
Simple quarter note walking over 1 bar of Am followed by 1 bar of Dm, repeated over and over again.
Jazz · Beginner · 1565 Hits · Last Modified: 1/14/04
330. Simple Fretless (#22938) by Josh Vincent
Simple lick that sounds cool with a fretless.
Jazz · Beginner · 1390 Hits · Last Modified: 9/14/07
331. Simple Two Chord Per Bar Jazz (#13295) by Rick Taylor
Illustrates a simple way of building a walking line behind jazzy chords
Jazz · Beginner · 2989 Hits · Last Modified: 1/7/04
332. Simplyjazzline!! (#24150) by Andrej Piwowarow
Bass line for beginners
Jazz · Beginner · 356 Hits · Last Modified: 2/11/09
333. Single-string Exercises (#20492) by Ben DiGilio
Some exercises given to me by my private instructor.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3329 Hits · Last Modified: 3/4/06
334. Sippin A Martini (#8902) by James Head
Hear the gentle tinkle of champagne glasses clinking in the smokey darkness...
Jazz · Intermediate · 2853 Hits · Last Modified: 3/11/03
335. Slap & Pop Run (#2485) by Ben Holt
This line is good 4 building speed.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3027 Hits · Last Modified: 3/16/01
336. Slap Speed/Endurance/Accuracy Workout (#13313) by Travis Grabiel
This is a piece of Jacos river people. Play it at 104(like jaco)but it will really test you if you kick it up to 125.The Faster you play it the more endurance you will gain*make sure the notes sound solid*
Jazz · Advanced · 2223 Hits · Last Modified: 12/25/03
337. Slowly And Faster (#1855) by Paolo Serra
Try to do this
Jazz · Beginner · 2162 Hits · Last Modified: 1/26/01
338. Smack The Knife (#19409) by Joseph Aholt
A good workout for your hands... but not like that, perv.
Jazz · Advanced · 1220 Hits · Last Modified: 9/4/05
339. Smooth Jazz (#2747) by Nick Rose
Just play it as smooth as possible
Jazz · Intermediate · 2881 Hits · Last Modified: 4/2/01
340. Smooth Jazz (#13594) by Aiden Benton
A very fluid jazz piece of my own, please rate it.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2004 Hits · Last Modified: 1/24/04
341. Smooth Solo In B (#11664) by Forest Watkins
A cool solo i wrote on my Fretless. Some Jaco-esque runs and cool grooves. Listen and learn. .Foz.
Jazz · Advanced · 3730 Hits · Last Modified: 6/25/03
342. Smoothy Frog Dance (#5630) by Anthony Church
You know what I mean....
Jazz · Intermediate · 1501 Hits · Last Modified: 12/31/01
343. Smoove Vertical Motion (#17879) by Geoffrey Harding
No real point to this lesson except to show off some nice vertical motion. Lots of fun to play.
Jazz · Advanced · 996 Hits · Last Modified: 3/5/05
344. Soloing Using Triads (#18) by Kerry Galloway
Different ways of using triads to freshen up your sound
Jazz · Advanced · 67207 Hits · Last Modified: 4/2/00
345. Soloing with Triads (8-Note Dominant) (#38) by Laurence Mollerup
A way of building solos based on triads applied to the 8-Note Dominant scale.
Jazz · Advanced · 34250 Hits · Last Modified: 4/21/00
346. Something (#14390) by Justin Lambert
??
Jazz · Beginner · 1009 Hits · Last Modified: 4/5/04
347. Songo (#705) by Frank Seneriz
A nice jazz bassline
Jazz · Beginner · 3116 Hits · Last Modified: 11/7/00
348. Souds Kinda Like Oceans Eleven (#10881) by Andrew Vipond
Just a little riff i made up one day. After i played it a couple times i realized it kinda sounded like one of the songs for Oceans Eleven.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1130 Hits · Last Modified: 4/19/03
349. Soul Food (#15514) by Jeff Bouck
This sounds like a cool jazz/swing line. I dont know if it really is but its sounds like one to me. Should be fairley easy.
Jazz · Beginner · 994 Hits · Last Modified: 7/18/04
350. Soul Hole (#22034) by Matt Rowan
A pretty cool groove.
Jazz · Intermediate · 832 Hits · Last Modified: 1/20/07
351. Space Ship Number 2 (#10763) by Justin Rod
A not too tricky little line that sounds like it was played on a spaceship. Why's it called number 2? Because number 1 broke up in orbit...
Jazz · Intermediate · 1171 Hits · Last Modified: 4/10/03
352. Space Walk (#5910) by Lorna Moone
This one is a little strange it has a weird feel to it.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1656 Hits · Last Modified: 1/24/02
353. Standard 12 Bar Walk (#12353) by Andy Johnson
An effective line over a 12 bar sequence in G. Transpose as neccessary.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2301 Hits · Last Modified: 9/6/03
354. Stang Swang It (#22810) by Jimmy Bass
Good ole tommy...
Jazz · Intermediate · 602 Hits · Last Modified: 8/14/07
355. Strait Jazz Walk (#7580) by Derek Frech
An example of how to walk over jazz chord changes using chord tones and chromatic runs.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3278 Hits · Last Modified: 7/2/03
356. Summer Nights In The City (#11458) by Greg Wallace
Nine pages of laid-back fusion grooves - some with a hint of George Benson's style for seasoning...
Jazz · Intermediate · 14800 Hits · Last Modified: 8/17/07
357. Summer Shine (#15922) by Luke Phillips
A cool jazzzy groove i made up
Jazz · Intermediate · 1457 Hits · Last Modified: 9/1/04
358. Sunflower Slow Drag (#23273) by Adam Furay
Scott Joplin's Sunflower Slow Drag
Jazz · Intermediate · 492 Hits · Last Modified: 12/31/07
359. Supersize That For A Dollar More? (#14180) by Lesa McCabe
Yeah, whatever...
Jazz · Beginner · 1251 Hits · Last Modified: 3/19/04
360. Supple (#18649) by Sylvester Tinkler
Jazz funky!
Jazz · Advanced · 3642 Hits · Last Modified: 7/6/08
361. Swangin It Part II.. (#22811) by Jimmy Bass
The 2nd half
Jazz · Intermediate · 478 Hits · Last Modified: 8/14/07
362. Sweet Ballad Solo (#11396) by Forest Watkins
Solo that's delicate and sweet over a simple four chord proggression. Not to hard to play except the fast 'jaco' like finger runs at the end.
Jazz · Intermediate · 4686 Hits · Last Modified: 5/26/03
363. Sweet Blue Jean (#13291) by Rick Taylor
Simple Bluesy Jazz in A
Jazz · Beginner · 3919 Hits · Last Modified: 12/23/03
364. Swing Jazz Line (#17629) by Rodney Liner
A nice little Swing Jazz Bass Line. Try using acoustic setting or possible fretless sound. For clearest notes use Elec Fing setting.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2283 Hits · Last Modified: 4/6/05
365. Swing That Bass ! (1) (#21913) by Joey Hammonds
A cool swing bass line
Jazz · Intermediate · 1067 Hits · Last Modified: 12/21/06
366. Swing/Jazz Pattern (#23817) by Sarah Powell
Here is a bass pattern that can be turned into any kind of music really, all you have to do is change the rhythm.
Jazz · Intermediate · 952 Hits · Last Modified: 7/19/08
367. Swingaround (#7334) by Javier Baillo
One way to play turnarounds
Jazz · Advanced · 1954 Hits · Last Modified: 6/19/02
368. Take A Walk (#14197) by Darrell Williams jr.
Little easy walking bass line
Jazz · Beginner · 1156 Hits · Last Modified: 3/19/04
369. Tangerine (#2744) by Brandon Coventry
This is a cool song I play in jazz band. I know its right because i got sheet music. I tabed the whole thing though in someparts it sounds different.
Jazz · Beginner · 3321 Hits · Last Modified: 4/1/01
370. Tapping A Salsa Tumbao (#16198) by Barney Brazitis
Tapping a bass tumbao and a piano montuno together
Jazz · Advanced · 3834 Hits · Last Modified: 9/9/04
371. The Definitive Walking Guide (#11131) by Alex Gallichotte
Walking is one of the true tests of bassists, and this guide will show you every aspect of building a walking jazz line from scratch. It also touches on how a bassist functions in an ensemble and how to direct the flow of a song.
Jazz · Intermediate · 112434 Hits · Last Modified: 5/4/03
372. The Entertainer (#8697) by Jon Hermansen
A great melody for a bassist to have fun with. Took me a while to work it out. Key is C major.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2851 Hits · Last Modified: 10/29/02
373. The Fuzz (#18499) by Rich Sullivan
Blues base, jazz intralude
Jazz · Advanced · 5097 Hits · Last Modified: 5/28/05
374. The Jazz Jam You Already Know (#8207) by John Hamilton
This is a fairly simple commonly heard jazz riff and lotsa fun. Easy to play but can be a lil frustrating to keep in order... Beginner overall...
Jazz · Beginner · 1914 Hits · Last Modified: 9/6/02
375. The Mayflower Funk (#18498) by Rich Sullivan
Summer funk
Jazz · Advanced · 1758 Hits · Last Modified: 5/28/05
376. The Staccato Burp (#20102) by Chris Barry
Good finger practice and good sounding lesson.
Jazz · Intermediate · 977 Hits · Last Modified: 12/29/05
377. The Waiting Room Of An Old Dental Office (#22120) by Jon Hermansen
The old dentist office with the old school musak, and there was never any ether ever given at the door, that would have been interesting.
Jazz · Intermediate · 668 Hits · Last Modified: 2/4/07
378. There Will Never Be Another You (#24715) by Dan Gable
Jazz walking using 2nds. A few changes from the real book. The real book is not always right for walking
Jazz · Intermediate · 578 Hits · Last Modified: 2/6/11
379. TIAQUANA (#5916) by Lorna Moone
JAZZY LITTLE TUNE,PLAY YOUR OWN BASSLINE. THIS CHORD PROGRESSION CONSISTS OF A LOT OF MINOR CHORDS.
Jazz · Beginner · 1903 Hits · Last Modified: 4/25/02
380. To-Faus Solo (#13307) by Andre Veronez
Is very hard to play this fast, so practice
Jazz · Advanced · 1614 Hits · Last Modified: 12/23/03
381. Toe Sharpener (#18657) by Nick Odermatt
An Original Composition. (Only the A section for now..)
Jazz · Intermediate · 913 Hits · Last Modified: 11/12/06
382. Tom Eats Lunch (#19522) by Keith Evans
Repetitive jazz line. Where is a gun when you need it.
Jazz · Beginner · 1006 Hits · Last Modified: 9/25/05
383. Tracy's Fault (#12785) by John Lundgren
A little Jazzy tune
Jazz · Beginner · 1383 Hits · Last Modified: 11/5/03
384. Trane Turnaround (#21648) by Barney Brazitis
Here's a cool diminished line to play over ii-V-I turnarounds.
Jazz · Advanced · 3044 Hits · Last Modified: 10/21/06
385. Triple Approach (#20457) by Ben DiGilio
Something my private instructor has taught me.
Jazz · Intermediate · 4303 Hits · Last Modified: 3/5/06
386. Tumbao (#24673) by Adam Furay
The classic Tumbao
Jazz · Advanced · 953 Hits · Last Modified: 10/25/10
387. TwelvePack Of Smooth (#10538) by Stephen Potts
Uses an ascending chromatic walk from the third of the chord to the new root chord.
Jazz · Intermediate · 6937 Hits · Last Modified: 4/16/03
388. Two-Finger 16th/8th Jam (#17621) by Finn Anderson
Good Sounding two finger exercise. My First Lesson, please rate. Hope you like.
Jazz · Intermediate · 717 Hits · Last Modified: 2/8/05
389. Ulterior Motive (#23841) by David Lockeretz
This is an arrangement of a funk piece called "Ulterior Motive" on my upcoming CD "Jealousy Lounge". Hear the original at www.myspace.com/davidlockeretz.
Jazz · Advanced · 450 Hits · Last Modified: 8/4/08
390. Under The Streetlight (#20370) by Andre Bone
Fun little walking jazz line all based off of C min.
Jazz · Beginner · 675 Hits · Last Modified: 2/12/06
391. Using Arpeggios To Solo (#14970) by Adam Furay
Obvious use of arpeggios in a solo
Jazz · Intermediate · 2408 Hits · Last Modified: 6/4/04
392. Using Chordal Structures (#2705) by Jared Wood
Using chordal structures incorporated into a bass line tempo should be 100
Jazz · Advanced · 5045 Hits · Last Modified: 3/29/01
393. Very Easy Jazz Walking (#13231) by Rick Taylor
Easy Jazz walking using easy G, Em, C, D progression
Jazz · Beginner · 2960 Hits · Last Modified: 7/28/07
394. Vic Wooten Inspired Riff (#5030) by John Kemper
I don't know... I just kind of thought of wooten when i played this
Jazz · Intermediate · 2879 Hits · Last Modified: 10/15/01
395. Walk (#7319) by Javier Baillo
In patittucci´s way. please with the loop
Jazz · Intermediate · 2215 Hits · Last Modified: 6/17/02
396. Walk (#13701) by Greg Wallace
A basic 12-bar jazz line with a backing track, created as an introduction to jazz styles for newer players. Walking bass lines tend to move by step, and keep a steady rhythm (which makes them sound like someone walking)...
Jazz · Beginner · 3632 Hits · Last Modified: 9/3/07
397. Walk On D (#19895) by Rakesh Manandhar
A simple walking lines on a single chord D. The line may give some hints on walking lines. This line was created for simple jam up with my friends.
Jazz · Beginner · 2889 Hits · Last Modified: 12/3/05
398. Walkin Bass Line Vol. 2 (#21805) by Joey Hammonds
Yet another Walkin Bass Lesson
Jazz · Advanced · 1293 Hits · Last Modified: 12/19/06
399. Walkin Bass Line Vol. 3 (#21910) by Joey Hammonds
Need I say Again
Jazz · Advanced · 1536 Hits · Last Modified: 12/21/06
400. Walkin The Bass Vol. 1 (#21769) by Joey Hammonds
A cool little line
Jazz · Advanced · 4234 Hits · Last Modified: 11/19/06
401. Walkin' Bass (#6317) by Antonio Asensio Yzquierdo
This is a walkin' simple line with special feel.
Jazz · Intermediate · 8715 Hits · Last Modified: 3/5/02
402. Walkin' It (#22504) by Alex Atwood
My first sort of lesson. Hope you all enjoy, I had fun writing it, its just a short little jazzy walk. Enjoy, Alex
Jazz · Intermediate · 1985 Hits · Last Modified: 5/12/07
403. Walking A Minor Blues (#5704) by Andrew Lack
A simple walking bass line (quarter notes) for a 12 bar blues in C minor.
Jazz · Beginner · 5260 Hits · Last Modified: 1/6/02
404. Walking Bass (#86) by Scott Noftle
Learn the basics of constructing a walking bass line.
Jazz · Intermediate · 48100 Hits · Last Modified: 3/6/11
405. Walking Bass For Blues In F Part One (#12546) by Alun Vaughan
A 12 bar walking line in the first 4 frets.
Jazz · Beginner · 2277 Hits · Last Modified: 10/4/03
406. Walking Bass For Blues In F Part Two (#12547) by Alun Vaughan
A walking line using the first four frets on "Bird" or "Parker" blues changes.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2374 Hits · Last Modified: 10/4/03
407. Walking Bass Line Using Bebop #4 Scale (#529) by Altug Basaran
This line outlines the sound of dominant chord obviously.It is better to place chromatic notes on weak beats 2 and 4.Otherwise the sound of the chord can not be clearly outlined.Note the use of thirds.
Jazz · Beginner · 3509 Hits · Last Modified: 9/20/00
408. Walking Bass Lines Basics (#20654) by Robert Ridgeway
Here are the basic concepts behind walking bass lines. It is for the more advanced beginner.
Jazz · Beginner · 23150 Hits · Last Modified: 4/7/06
409. Walking Bass Lines For Beginners (#20679) by Robert Ridgeway
Here is a step by step approach to help beginners in building a basic walking bass line.
Jazz · Beginner · 5510 Hits · Last Modified: 4/7/06
410. Walking Bass Over Jazz-Blues Progression (#4139) by Evan Donovan
An example of a simple walking bass line using root, 3rd, 5th, 6th and b7th over a jazz blues progression in Bb.
Jazz · Intermediate · 5240 Hits · Last Modified: 7/15/01
411. Walking Bassline #1 (#17331) by David Hopkins
Fun walking jazz line
Jazz · Beginner · 1501 Hits · Last Modified: 1/5/05
412. Walking Changes (#17685) by Phil Boniface
Here is an example of using different walking patterns over bebop style changes .
Jazz · Intermediate · 1479 Hits · Last Modified: 2/15/05
413. Walking In G (#24728) by Rich Clemenson
A walking line in the key of G, with some half step approaches.
Jazz · Beginner · 1110 Hits · Last Modified: 3/6/11
414. Walking Jazz Line W/ Turnaround (#12409) by Matt Vick
Advanced walking with turnaround( I7-vi6-ii7-V7)
Jazz · Advanced · 1963 Hits · Last Modified: 9/14/03
415. Walking On Electric Bass (#82) by Chris Tarry
A few small pointers for electric players looking to improve their walking feel.
Jazz · Beginner · 68367 Hits · Last Modified: 5/15/00
416. Walking Over Jazz-blues Progressions (#20114) by Dirk Ericson
Some walking lines over jazz-blues progressions.
Jazz · Intermediate · 3277 Hits · Last Modified: 2/17/06
417. Walking That Line (#19670) by Geoffrey Barnes
Fun jazz line from mixing up scales based on A minor.
Jazz · Intermediate · 1857 Hits · Last Modified: 10/22/05
418. Walking The Dog (#23829) by Ivey Russell
Bass Run that incorperates Shuffle
Jazz · Ridiculous · 683 Hits · Last Modified: 7/27/08
419. WALKING THE DOG (#5915) by Lorna Moone
WALKING ON THE FRET BOARD.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2612 Hits · Last Modified: 1/25/02
420. Walkingbass Examples (#1819) by Paolo Serra
There are two examples of different kind of walking bass in standard jazz line and fusion one.
Jazz · Intermediate · 7850 Hits · Last Modified: 1/24/01
421. Waterlove (#2621) by Michael Buyskes
This is a good all round walking bass line to practice to build up stamina in your fingers
Jazz · Advanced · 2739 Hits · Last Modified: 3/24/01
422. Waterlove (#2622) by Michael Buyskes
Good walking bass line to build up stamina and speed
Jazz · Advanced · 2334 Hits · Last Modified: 3/24/01
423. Weirdly Timed Jazz Bass Line (#19428) by John Mayers
This is a kick ass groove i made up, its hard to get the feel just right, but after playin it, u'll feel this shit.
Jazz · Intermediate · 2076 Hits · Last Modified: 9/8/05
424. Wes Montgomery (#6867) by Jon Hermansen
A nice octave based jazz line, reminded me of good old Wes
Jazz · Beginner · 2713 Hits · Last Modified: 4/24/02
425. WholeNote's Add-A-Track Project (#8174) by Tracy Hardy Johnson
This the bass line I wish I could have contributed to the Add-A-Track project in the works by members of WholeNote. Check here for the finished product.
Jazz · Beginner · 6273 Hits · Last Modified: 11/2/02
426. You'll Know It When You Feel It (#13087) by Alex Leier
Just alittle somthin somthin
Jazz · Intermediate · 3890 Hits · Last Modified: 12/4/03

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