Add subtle percussive "muffs" between notes to increase the swing feel.
Start by outlining the chord tones (1, 3, 5, and 7). This ensures your line harmonizes perfectly with the piano or guitar. 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 Dominant 7: 1 - 3 - 5 - b7 Minor 7: 1 - b3 - 5 - b7 2. Scale Passages (The Connectors) Building Jazz Bass Lines: A compendium of techn...
(lines for "Autumn Leaves" or "Blues in Bb") Which area should we explore first? Add subtle percussive "muffs" between notes to increase
To create a line that sounds professional, you need a mix of these three techniques: 1. Arpeggios (The Skeleton) Building Jazz Bass Lines: A compendium of techn...