Jazz Blues
The next example is a 12 bar progression in the key of A minor with a distinct Jazz feel. Study the following rhythm pattern before trying this example. This rhythm pattern is dominant throughout the progression with exception to bars 9 and 10 where a walking bassline is applied.
Some notes are played slightly stronger as indicated by the accent symbol(L) . Listen to the recording carefully to get the right feel.
Rhythm Pattern
The following example is a 12 Bar Jazz Blues in the key of Bb. A walking bassline is featured.
For more Blues bass licks incorporating Jazz Blues see Progressive Blues Bass Licks.
The following Blues bass runs are based around the E scales discussed throughout the book. Try applying these to other chords by playing the runs in different positions on the fretboard.
This examples introduces double stops (two notes played simultaneously) on the last beat. Let the notes ring together.
This example introduces three quarter time (^). This indicates there are only three beats in every bar. Also introduced is the grace note (
), indicating that the first note of the slide has no time value.
For more Blues bass licks incorporating Blues bass runs see Progressive Blues Bass Licks.
