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	1. Eddie's 12 Bar Blues Adventure In G (#7019) by Ed LeFave (30168) A jazz lesson in 12 bar blues...or a blues lesson in 12 bar jazz ?!?!! lol Jazz · Intermediate · 12005 Hits · 4.84/5 (31 ratings) · Last modified: 5/14/2002

	2. If The Shoe Fits (#24473) by Jim Oneill (2034) A little something in A Jazz · Advanced · 8175 Hits · 4.83/5 (24 ratings) · Last modified: 12/6/2009

	3. Cool Cm7 Groove (#19117) by Kenn Smith (164) A great way to solo to a funky jazz groove. Jazz · Intermediate · 11587 Hits · 4.83/5 (23 ratings) · Last modified: 8/26/2005

	4. It's April, Fool! (Another Add-A-Track) (#10762) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460) 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 · 10536 Hits · 4.80/5 (45 ratings) · Last modified: 3/3/2007

	5. Bitter Almonds Marching (#15594) by Michael Sheridan (77) March tune for two basses. Jazz · Intermediate · 3374 Hits · 4.80/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 7/24/2004

	6. B Flat Line 1 (#20994) by Tim Sherwood (416) B Flat Blues Walk Jazz · Advanced · 9454 Hits · 4.79/5 (19 ratings) · Last modified: 6/2/2006

	7. Giant Steps Solo (#12380) by Travis Schilling (951) A solo over John Coltrane's Infamous Jazz monster. Jazz · Advanced · 4817 Hits · 4.78/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 9/9/2003

	8. The Definitive Walking Guide (#11131) by Alex Gallichotte (2976) 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 · 121172 Hits · 4.76/5 (213 ratings) · Last modified: 5/4/2003

	9. Sippin A Martini (#8902) by James Head (445) Hear the gentle tinkle of champagne glasses clinking in the smokey darkness... Jazz · Intermediate · 3128 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 3/11/2003

	10. Using Arpeggios To Solo (#14970) by Adam Furay (1777) Obvious use of arpeggios in a solo Jazz · Intermediate · 3032 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 6/4/2004

	11. Jazz Blues- 12 Bar/ Bb (#14471) by Kory Mcafee (702) Basic walking line for a 12 bar jazz/blues tune. Jazz · Intermediate · 2657 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/19/2004

	12. Crickets On The Tile (#20183) by Andre Bone (91) Simple 4 bar jazz line I-iii-vi-IV-ii progression, check it out Jazz · Beginner · 2120 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 1/11/2006

	13. AFD (#24566) by Dan Gable (699) A simple jazz bassline Jazz · Intermediate · 1834 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/4/2010

	14. Like A Moth To The Flame Part 2 (#22239) by Gary Smejkal (101) 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 · 1675 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 3/8/2007

	15. 8 Bar Sequence In G (#13785) by Andy Johnson (431) A quick run over a G - C - D - G sequence Jazz · Beginner · 7303 Hits · 4.73/5 (26 ratings) · Last modified: 2/11/2004

	16. Autumn Leaves (#23230) by Adam Furay (1777) Autumn Leaves Solo Jazz · Intermediate · 4080 Hits · 4.73/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 12/18/2007

	17. Walking Over Jazz-blues Progressions (#20114) by Dirk Ericson (314) Some walking lines over jazz-blues progressions. Jazz · Intermediate · 3968 Hits · 4.73/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 2/17/2006

	18. Route 66 (#19431) by Mike Berg (36564) A few line ideas for a classic. Jazz · Intermediate · 5163 Hits · 4.71/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 12/30/2006

	19. Jazz Blues- 12 Bar/ F (#14458) by Kory Mcafee (702) 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 · 3879 Hits · 4.71/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 4/13/2004

	20. Sweet Ballad Solo (#11396) by Forest Watkins (935) 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 · 5553 Hits · 4.71/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 5/26/2003

	21. Bb Jazz Blues Line (#17525) by Haddon Poo (70) 2 walking line's over jazz blues, pritty simple but nice Jazz · Intermediate · 6309 Hits · 4.71/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 1/28/2005

	22. F - Blues Walk (#23935) by Primoz Pavlin (9546) Simple walk line on 12 bar blues sheme Jazz · Intermediate · 9659 Hits · 4.70/5 (37 ratings) · Last modified: 9/27/2008

	23. Jazz Solo Ideas (#11616) by Greg Wallace (7283) Some Jazz Solo ideas in these lessons - currently 4 pages... Jazz · Intermediate · 16235 Hits · 4.70/5 (50 ratings) · Last modified: 5/20/2009

	24. Bb Rhythm Changes Bass Line (#17537) by Haddon Poo (70) Bass line the gershwin's incredibly popular chord progession. Jazz · Intermediate · 3586 Hits · 4.70/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 1/30/2005

	25. Acidic Jazz (#21367) by Rob Fish (712) 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 · 7418 Hits · 4.70/5 (23 ratings) · Last modified: 7/25/2009

	26. Jazz Chord Progression (#5738) by Clifton Jackson (35557) 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 · 56192 Hits · 4.68/5 (105 ratings) · Last modified: 4/10/2013

	27. Walk (#13701) by Greg Wallace (7283) 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 · 3856 Hits · 4.67/5 (15 ratings) · Last modified: 9/3/2007

	28. Happy Swinging Bass (#5959) by Lorna Moone (323) Building and Playing Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords. Jazz · Beginner · 11051 Hits · 4.67/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 12/26/2004

	29. An Italian Swing (#17723) by Marco Cerruti (398) 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 · 2870 Hits · 4.67/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/3/2005

	30. Before (#4764) by Middy Burns (72) A little slow beat to keep a person taping Jazz · Beginner · 4505 Hits · 4.67/5 (18 ratings) · Last modified: 9/12/2001

	31. WholeNote's Add-A-Track Project (#8174) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460) 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 · 6531 Hits · 4.67/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 11/2/2002

	32. Melodic Bass Phrasing (#9354) by Don Haight (82) A melodic bass movement within a minor chord structure. Jazz · Advanced · 5247 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 12/23/2002

	33. Triple Approach (#20457) by Ben DiGilio (682) Something my private instructor has taught me. Jazz · Intermediate · 4570 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/5/2006

	34. Ja Da Theme (#6807) by Maksim Frolov (95) Bass line and theme Jazz · Beginner · 3722 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/30/2002

	35. Bass Solo In Locrian (#19323) by Kenn Smith (164) This line is based on the 7th degree of the major scale, locrian. Jazz · Intermediate · 2856 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/26/2005

	36. No Rest (#2772) by Jeremy Steele (506) <B> THIS IS THE EASY AS I COULD THINK OF</B> Jazz · Advanced · 2519 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/4/2001

	37. Walkin' It (#22504) by Alex Atwood (137) 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 · 2111 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/12/2007

	38. Funk'ed (#11357) by Charlie Rockaway (168) Just some funk jazz line Jazz · Intermediate · 2049 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/24/2003

	39. The Mayflower Funk (#18498) by Rich Sullivan (47) Summer funk Jazz · Advanced · 1883 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/28/2005

	40. Jazz Groove (#16696) by Stevan Moon (1017) Jazz groove Jazz · Intermediate · 1696 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/30/2004