Building Jazz Bass Lines: A Compendium Of: Techn...

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)

Scales provide a smooth, melodic flow between chord tones. Use stepwise motion to bridge the gap between a high note and a low note. 3. Chromatic Approaches (The Gravity) Building Jazz Bass Lines: A compendium of techn...

To create a line that sounds professional, you need a mix of these three techniques: 1. Arpeggios (The Skeleton) Start by outlining the chord tones (1, 3, 5, and 7)