Next Level - Outlining Chords in Jazz

[conttador]

if you want to learn walking bass, it makes sense to stay with looking at existing bass lines. There’s also value in transcribing trumpet, sax, piano etc. solos, but wouldn’t think it should be your first point of call when studying walking bass.

For example, you may see more use of alterations on the dominant chords, building tension, than focus on extensions during the I chord.

Agreed! I’m really trying to master the accompaniment before I start digging into improvisation. I love the various musicians I referenced but for the time being, I’m focused on trying to lay a good foundation for my fellow musicians to work with.

 

[sean_on_bass]

Ya'll, when someone says they are listening to Coltrane they mean they are listening to Coltrane records which have some of the best rhythm section players to ever grace music. They don't mean they are listening to Coltrane playing sax in isolation, lol.

 

[conttador]

Ya'll, when someone says they are listening to Coltrane they mean they are listening to Coltrane records which have some of the best rhythm section players to ever grace music. They don't mean they are listening to Coltrane playing sax in isolation, lol.

Specially in a bass forum… Just sayin’…