Bass guitar jazz pdf

Were going to use basic chord tones and repetitive lines that will act as a springboard in developing your own lines. It doesnt make a big difference if you have 20, 22, or 24 frets on your guitar. They show the scales as played on a 4 string bass with standard tuning. I used my fender jazz bass made in mexico and no effects. Jan 30, 2019 learning jazz guitar licks is essential for anyone studying the genre. Getting started with walking bass lines on bass guitar. A big part of being a jazz guitarist is accompanying other musicians. A guitar in standard tuning will never reach the lower bass notes of a real bass, but between the sixth and. Written to be the only reference book a bassist will need, bass guitar scales chords and arpeggios is available to download direct from. As always you can download the examples as a pdf here.

Scroll down to download a printable pdf version of the chart, with no login or signup required. One very important and widely used jazz guitar technique is playing bass lines in combination with chords. The jazz guitar chord dictionary this jazz guitar chord dictionary is a reference to help you. This just means that you can play a couple notes higher on the guitar and those notes are so high pitched they are pretty annoying to listen to anyway. One of the most effective ways of comping is using walking bass lines. Free jazz bass guitar sheet music, lessons, chord charts, resources sheet music pieces to download from. In time, you will probably discover more reasons, but. Bass scales chart a free printable bass guitar scales. Make sure you get a bass amp and not a guitar amp 6 some way to tune your bass. Fender jazz bass manuals manuals and user guides for fender jazz bass. The video is based on a recording i made and transcribed. Nov 30, 2018 as a special bonus, 2 specially commissioned online videos are included, with martin taylor illustrating the secrets of walking basslines on jazz guitar. Jazz bass guitar sheet music, lessons, chord charts. The amazing josie for bass tablature bass guitar by steely dan.

Perfect for intermediate or intermediate advanced players, offers pdf sheet music files. It contains a huge range of movable scale, chord and arpeggio fingerboard diagrams allowing you to play in any key. In this weeks lesson were looking at a very simple walking bass line through the chord changes of the jazz standard autumn leaves. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazzs online jazz handbook. Bass improvisation is an important skill to learn, and jazz music makes full use of it. This product is exclusively prepared for daniel lopez qauertaro mexico walking bass lines for jazz guitar by stephan badreau a step by step. Bass guitar scales chords and arpeggios is a printable pdf book for bass guitarists. I highly recommend our summer jazz workshops which are offered in the u. In this lesson i am going to go over a walking bass comp on a 12 bar bb jazz blues and how you play it on guitar. Sep 23, 2012 i added tabs on the bottom right of the screen, so you can learn easily this walking bass.

The first task is to focus on a tiny part of the bass and find as many ways to change between the arpeggios as possible. Jazz standards for jazz guitar pdf sheet music, tabs, chords and soloing with audio examples welcome to our archive of some of the most popular jazz standards for jazz guitar. Here, we will provide you with lead sheets, basic chord melodies, chords and single note solos that you can begin applying over some of the most popular standards right away. Apart from scales youll have to learn modes as well, as many jazz songs are modal. The ultimate guide to the perfect bass setup version 1. Coltrane, davis, ellington, shorter, mingus, monk and more.

A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members. A leading tone is a note that makes the link between the previous bass line and the next chord. Walking bass line theory basics pdf file chris fitzgerald. The function of a bass player in the jazz combo is to work with the piano player and drummer to provide both a harmonic and rhythmic stability for the tune. A guitar in standard tuning will never reach the lower bass notes of a real bass, but between the sixth and fifth strings on the guitar you can create the illusion of a bass player being present. Playing jazz guitar bass lines and chords terence wright. Jamey aebersold jazz playalong volume 111, 112, 1, 120, 128 pdf download. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. In this lesson ill demonstrate how i approach playing walking bass lines and chords. This is a a way of playing that i use really a lot in situations where theres no bass player, so mostly duo settings with a guitar player, singer or horn player.

The jazz bass guitar is called walking bass and it usually is improvisation. Chord symbols have been simplified, especially on dominant chords. Hopefully this article, gives you a bit more view into the world of jazz. What you need to note about jazz bass guitar is that the bass isnt a riff like it is in rockpop music. Playing jazz guitar bass lines with chords the guitar is an extremely versatile instrument, with seemingly endless techniques and tones around every corner. Free online jazz bass lessons bass guitar player world. Power jazz bass, p bass, standard p bass, j bass special, standard j bass, power j bass. How to play walking bass exactly like a bass player. As im sure you have heard before, practice makes perfect. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. And here is a small sample of great books of transcriptions from a range of artists, many including performance and gear notes. Join 4000 other subscribers in recieving nothing but the best jazz guitar lessons. Here are some tips to aid you in mastering these bass blues licks. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution.

Gain the tools and knowledge you need to improvise jazz bass lines like a seasoned professional. We have 4 fender jazz bass manuals available for free pdf download. You can move on to tuning forks, harmonic tuning, and variable instrument tuning later. Sep 27, 2012 constructing walking jazz bass lines walking bass lines 3 book. Learn to play great jazz bass lines, recognize common chord progressions in jazz standards, and study the work of jazz bass greats like paul chambers, ray brown, ron carter, and christian mcbride. Possession of this collection will enable any musician, independently of level and experience in jazz improvisation mastery, learn the basic styles and genres of jazz, and eventually become a true expert in this. Walking bass and chords on a bb blues jazz guitar lesson. Basics of bass guitar playing 8 there are usually about 20 something frets on a standard bass guitar. Aug 02, 2019 bass guitar scales chords and arpeggios is a printable pdf book for bass guitarists. By working jazz guitar licks, you increase your fretboard knowledge and build a strong connection to the jazz tradition at the same time. The 244 chord shapes on this page are essential knowledge for any jazz guitarist and will help you to comp chords with creativity, con. The bassline construction method explored here uses chord tones, approach notes and basic reharmonization. Playing jazz guitar bass lines and chords terence wright guitar. Dedicate at least 3060 minutes each day to playing the bass.

Playing a walking jazz guitar bass line is a captivating method of comping for other musicians, and yourself. Jazz bass books learn bass guitar, bass guitar tabs, music theory. To provide more variety, many etudes have been written with a certain concept in mind focusing on a certain interval or position on the guitar. Walking bass exercises for jazz guitar lesson with tabs and audio. Explore vintage and modern j bass guitars for your personality. T 1 2 a t 3 by chris fitzgerald a 4 t 1 a 2 t 3 a 4 walking bass line theory basics. Walking bass lines with chords jazz guitar lesson ever wanted to play chords and walking. Jazz bass special musical instrument pdf manual download. When the harmonic rhythm of a progression of a song is two chords per bar, the bass. See all eric beaule bass music transcription ebooks. Walking bass and chords is one of the greatest ways to comp if you are the only one playing behind a soloist like a horn or a singer. Chords and walking bass part 1 in this lesson ill demonstrate how i approach playing walking bass lines and chords at the same time. While you may know that its important to practice jazz guitar licks, finding the right lines to work on can be a daunting task. Jazz bass backing track medium swing 251 c youtube.

Using backing track one, begin by isolating the top two strings of the bass and play four notes from each arpeggio in each bar 14 notes. The difficulty in walking bass on the guitar lies in the combination of playing chords and bass at the same time. Fender, jazz bass, tobias, rickenbacker and musicman, among others. The fundamental concepts of building walking basslines from scratch. View and download fender jazz bass special manual online. By working with the three etudes in this article you will learn how to. Creating a walking bass line from scratch can be a daunting prospect so we will build it up gradually. In this weeks lesson were looking at a very simple walking bass line through the chord changes of the jazz. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon.

Start now to play birdland for bass tablature bass guitar by manhattan transfer. A guitar in standard tuning will never reach the lower bass notes of a real bass, but. For a complete guide to walking bass lines be sure to check out the full course here. This article teaches you 3 jazz walking bass line etudes arranged for guitar. The following is an example of a common bass line construction when the harmonic rhythm is moving at the rate of two chords per bar target notes are designated with t, and approach notes are designated with a.

These are the most common concepts you will come across, so it is best that you acquaint yourself with them before tackling jazz bass guitar. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Some of the finest performers and teachers of jazz appear at these workshops. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. An incredible 400 songs from the jazz giants of the last 40 years. For when you have to learn to play the bass right now. Download free and accurate pdf bass tabs for all your favorite journey songs made from power tab files. While walking bass in a band is generally played by the bass guitar or double bass player, being able to play walking bass lines is an essential skill for jazz guitarists when playing without a bass player. Jazz walking bass line etudes for guitar jamie holroyd guitar. It is common for the harmonic rhythm to vary within most chord progressions.