Learn A Simple Walking Jazz Bassline

Learning how to walk a bassline is a skill worth learning. Rhythm, harmony, and melody intersect in a powerful combination when you can play jazz lines with confidence. This video lesson shows you a very simple line that moves through three key centres.

The ii V I progression is explained as well as note choices to play over it.

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