This is such good info. As a drummer... I'll say... I appreciate MOTION in a bass line. It makes the cymbal beat pop and dance. Of course there's a way to play pedal tones that pop, but I think pedalling is an approach for very specific musical situation. Generally, the line needs to keep moving, and a bassist has to stay congnizant of the range they're playing in as they approach the end of sections and choruses. Maximizing the effect of drops of octave and skips is important... I want to hear those effects in a subtle way at crucial points in the harmony (generally), and then in a more emphatic way when energy starts to build and release. So a person could think about walking up from the lowest register to the highest, and have a plan for a drop in a really emphatic point in the music... Look ahead to the spot where landing on a really good note will have its greatest effect. It goes without saying that the voice leading needs to be clear; walkups are an easy way to get there.
This video was i.mensely helpful. I just got a bass sax and am trying to go from being a lead instrument to a bass line player and had no idea where to begin. I've always found theory more useful than transcribing. It's much easier for me to apply a concept than just copy others.
Bro, I’ve been wanting to play or learn how to walk the base for many years I hear different teachings I caught onto your teaching which is pretty darn good you said pat yourself on the back. I’m gonna have to practice a little bit more. I understand the theory the whole half half half whole theory, which makes a lot of sense. I always wanted to play upright, but I will practice on my Fender. I appreciate you. Thank you if I could see your fingers a little bit more I think I’ll be real good. Thank you for your time, bro. You’re a good teacher. God bless.
I loved playing "wallpaper gigs" with my bluegrass band; nobody was really listening so we felt free to experiment and mess around with arrangements while getting handsomely paid. I'm just getting back into upright bass and love your channel. Thanks!
Oh man. This was pure gold and yes... you've just laid out my practice for the weekend. I gotta get a lesson with you in 2022 Paul! Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Thank you so much. I am currently in my schools chamber orchestra but I personally want to get better at jazz for my senior year I will continue to watch ur videos and u seem like a decent guy
Bro, I’ve been wanting to play or learn how to walk the base for many years I hear different teachings I caught onto your teaching which is pretty darn good you said pat yourself on the back. I’m gonna have to practice a little bit more. I understand the theory the whole half half half whole theory, which makes a lot of sense. I always wanted to play upright, but I will practice on my Fender. I appreciate you. Thank you if I could see your fingers a little bit more I think I’ll be real good. Thank you for your time, bro. You’re a good teacher. God bless. Oh PS I will be subscribing you and stay on your channel so once again, thanks Bro.
Sometimes I sneak in these jazz walk ups (whichever applies for the change happening) into bluegrass or country (what I usually play). it breaks up the monotony of too much root-five or the standard country walk up which can get boring after a while, not just for the bassist but the rest of the band. Good to know changes across different genres, a number of country and bluegrass bassists incorporate jazz and classical movement into their playing.
Thank you so much! I used to play classical, but never joined jazz. I keep my old upright in my classroom for a unit that we do on sound. The other day I played pink panther on it while they were working, and they loved it. I think it might be fun to learn how to walk properly so I can do more wallpaper gigs for my students when they want me to.
I came across your channel about a month ago and it has been so helpful. I really appreciate the straight forward explanations and demonstrations. Jazz can be so daunting and to be able to pull back the curtain and show it isn't so scary is such a relief. I look forward to more of these little lessons from your channel.
Bro! I've watched so many of your videos. I just watched your video on Anthony Jackson and subscribed to your channel. OMG!!! You are freaking Awesome!! I don't read music and I don't know music theory but listening to you. I need to get over myself. You rock man!!
Totally agree there’s are a must know pattern - I like to add the octave displacement to make to give some variety- so fog down a seventh where appropriate - but again, Janis is core must know.
I’d already noticed this occurring in my own lines as I listen to the masters; nice to see it pointed out this way. In fact it’s so entrenched in my playing that I’m trying to get away from it and do something else! But if I’m lazy, it’s the first many bars of, say, How High The Moon.
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very informative, thank you good sir. What about a video about how you approach solo-ing over changes? I WOULD love to see how you approach jazz solo-ing on upright. Great content as always!
I owned the great Ben Tucker's upright. I was so stupid I tried to play it like an electric. No go. That's ok I'm a killer electric player. I learned to walk from the monster Larry Taylor on John Mayall's " Jazz Blues Fusion " album. I highly recommend it to all players it's a kick ass record!
Ron Carter sent me here. Great video, and thanks for the "Wallpaper gig" definition. Not gunna lie; for a second, I was impressed your nice clothes weren't covered in wallpaper paste ;)
Ha.. I refer to them as the "Hey Joe" climbs. That song moves in 5ths, so you go from the root to the 3rd and chromatic from there. It's also in Stevie Wonder's "I wish" going from the Ab back to the Eb-7. Yep, it's everywhere man.
Digression...I joined my first pro band at 17 and we did a wallpaper gig at a local doctor's mansion. During a break I ran to the bathroom and accidentally walked in on my orthodontist snorting coke. I was only two years out of braces at that point. Good thing we were wallpaper because I was catatonic the rest of the night.
Hi, Paul. Just discovered your work, and I have a question about this technique versus advice provided in Jazz Lesson #2 (Walking Bass Part I). There, you emphasize chord tones. "Play chord tones on 1 and 3." This works for the minor/dom7 and half-dim patterns provided here (since the chord tone on 3 is going to be minor, and that fits in the walkup and leaves two half-steps to complete the fourth), but it doesn't for the pattern supplied for major/dom7: from tonic half-half-whole-half puts the second on 3. It really isn't possible to put a major third on three and still have space for another note (well, barring microtones) on four before reaching the fourth. I realize that the advice for chord tones in walking lines includes room for exceptions, but should one only use this pattern for a major chord when sus2 can substitute for the third without sounding too sour? Or is this a case in which one needs to be aware (well, maybe simply a little more aware than usual) of the melody note(s) on 3 to avoid killing the groove? More simply, if the line is in a major chord without the dominant 7th, is it better to switch to an alternate technique rather than risk going sour here?
Great question. Oftentimes, 6ths and 2nds can work on those critical beats. The real task is to AVOID playing a b3 on beat 3 if the chord is major. The major/dom walkup is basically playing up a major scale with a passing tone between the root and second. I found this line transcribing players like Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, and Sam Jones. They all play it…a lot. Remember that where your line is going is as important as where it is in that moment. If it sounds right, forget the rules and just play.
@@pdbass Yes, yes, well aware and wrote "up to the fifths" :-) Your lessons are incredible, by the way, and such clear, precise, and powerful playing for the examples (would love to hear you "in context" even a "wallpaper" gig). I play piano actually, and just getting into jazz but your lessons are completely relevant. Absolutely stunning!
This is such good info. As a drummer... I'll say... I appreciate MOTION in a bass line. It makes the cymbal beat pop and dance. Of course there's a way to play pedal tones that pop, but I think pedalling is an approach for very specific musical situation. Generally, the line needs to keep moving, and a bassist has to stay congnizant of the range they're playing in as they approach the end of sections and choruses. Maximizing the effect of drops of octave and skips is important... I want to hear those effects in a subtle way at crucial points in the harmony (generally), and then in a more emphatic way when energy starts to build and release. So a person could think about walking up from the lowest register to the highest, and have a plan for a drop in a really emphatic point in the music... Look ahead to the spot where landing on a really good note will have its greatest effect. It goes without saying that the voice leading needs to be clear; walkups are an easy way to get there.
This is gold that you are teaching to people are just getting started on walking bass lines. Kudos to you sir!
I am switching to Double Bass, I am convinced.
This video was i.mensely helpful. I just got a bass sax and am trying to go from being a lead instrument to a bass line player and had no idea where to begin. I've always found theory more useful than transcribing. It's much easier for me to apply a concept than just copy others.
man , i have been doing these background gigs for over 30 years,,,and never heard that so on point expression! Wallpaper gigs..
Sometimes they pay quite well - I assume that the pay is for the indignity of being ignored for 3 hours...
Bro, I’ve been wanting to play or learn how to walk the base for many years I hear different teachings I caught onto your teaching which is pretty darn good you said pat yourself on the back. I’m gonna have to practice a little bit more. I understand the theory the whole half half half whole theory, which makes a lot of sense. I always wanted to play upright, but I will practice on my Fender. I appreciate you. Thank you if I could see your fingers a little bit more I think I’ll be real good. Thank you for your time, bro. You’re a good teacher. God bless.
I loved playing "wallpaper gigs" with my bluegrass band; nobody was really listening so we felt free to experiment and mess around with arrangements while getting handsomely paid.
I'm just getting back into upright bass and love your channel. Thanks!
Oh man. This was pure gold and yes... you've just laid out my practice for the weekend. I gotta get a lesson with you in 2022 Paul! Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Thank you so much. I am currently in my schools chamber orchestra but I personally want to get better at jazz for my senior year
I will continue to watch ur videos and u seem like a decent guy
Fly Me to the Moon is a really good example of this too! Amazing tutorial and channel
This bass teacher is genius. Circle of fourths= brilliant lesson.
You're a brilliant communicator. Pure joy to listen and learn!
one of the most concise and clear instructional videos on youtube geared towards bassists. subscribed and excited for more!
Bro, I’ve been wanting to play or learn how to walk the base for many years I hear different teachings I caught onto your teaching which is pretty darn good you said pat yourself on the back. I’m gonna have to practice a little bit more. I understand the theory the whole half half half whole theory, which makes a lot of sense. I always wanted to play upright, but I will practice on my Fender. I appreciate you. Thank you if I could see your fingers a little bit more I think I’ll be real good. Thank you for your time, bro. You’re a good teacher. God bless. Oh PS I will be subscribing you and stay on your channel so once again, thanks Bro.
"I've got some practicing to do" was my thought exactly just before you said it. I need to run through all the keys more often.
This is also the key to a lot of classic R&B and rock bass. Great to know!
Sometimes I sneak in these jazz walk ups (whichever applies for the change happening) into bluegrass or country (what I usually play). it breaks up the monotony of too much root-five or the standard country walk up which can get boring after a while, not just for the bassist but the rest of the band. Good to know changes across different genres, a number of country and bluegrass bassists incorporate jazz and classical movement into their playing.
I am practicing with a big smile on my face. Thank you so much.
TH-cam did it again. Pure Gold content
Thank you so much! I used to play classical, but never joined jazz. I keep my old upright in my classroom for a unit that we do on sound.
The other day I played pink panther on it while they were working, and they loved it. I think it might be fun to learn how to walk properly so I can do more wallpaper gigs for my students when they want me to.
I came across your channel about a month ago and it has been so helpful. I really appreciate the straight forward explanations and demonstrations. Jazz can be so daunting and to be able to pull back the curtain and show it isn't so scary is such a relief. I look forward to more of these little lessons from your channel.
What a beautiful timbre
So glad to have encountered your channel, it's given me new inspiration to practice and my mind is expanding
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks for speaking slowly and congratulations for your accent. For a non native speaker it makes all the difference.
Great lesson! 👍🏻🙏🏻
Appreciate the shorter no-filler format. There's too many TH-cam videos now that are ten minutes long, regardless of the actual content
I love your videos, you are an amazing teacher✨🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽‼️
Love your straight forward, methodical and focused approach to something very simple but abundantly applicable.
Bro! I've watched so many of your videos. I just watched your video on Anthony Jackson and subscribed to your channel. OMG!!! You are freaking Awesome!! I don't read music and I don't know music theory but listening to you. I need to get over myself. You rock man!!
Love these lessons!
This mixed in with some arpeggios and octaves or drops and a whole lot of good bass lines are right there. It's like knowing your Scrabble words.
Man, I got hyped by the thumb nail and thought you was to do a Mingus review. You got to do a Mingus Review this year !
Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much
PT!!!! You are a master teacher. Thank you for sharing.
Watched > Saved > Liked > Subscribed.
Great video. These walkups are the connective tissue to chord movement and resolution.
Great information Paul! Everyone should learn these not just bass players!
I've never seen your videos before, but you're great! You're teaching is wonderful and you seem like a humble, decent guy.
Wow. This is great info that I never thought about. Thanks so much.
It's moving in 5ths. 5ths. It is the cycle of 5ths. You are a great educator thank you for your great work.
Totally agree there’s are a must know pattern - I like to add the octave displacement to make to give some variety- so fog down a seventh where appropriate - but again, Janis is core must know.
Never heard of, but played it a million times. Nice to have a term for it. I like it thanks.
Heading upstairs to practice right now! Great video
Very nice! So much info in a short video. Thank you so much for sharing.
New fave jazz channel?
Great stuff dude. Perfect video lesson that anyone can use. Bravo!
Great lesson, Paul, and what a beautiful bass you are playing.
Thanks! ‘72 Pollmann. She’s a looker!
I’d already noticed this occurring in my own lines as I listen to the masters; nice to see it pointed out this way. In fact it’s so entrenched in my playing that I’m trying to get away from it and do something else! But if I’m lazy, it’s the first many bars of, say, How High The Moon.
Love the timbre of your bass!
I always automatically hit “like” as soon as you I open one of your videos.
Respect! I watch your classes everyday, mentor. Congratulations
Thanks , more like this please! Excelent, short and straight
Love it Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this bass instructions
Beautifully simple! Subbed👍 Thank you for the content.
Thanks for the video! An simple approach taught in a usable formate. Have a happy holiday!
This is quite good. Thanks.
Great vídeo. Thank you!
Just commenting to help the algorithm spread the coolness. Bravo!!!
Thank you, thank you. Thank you!
Superb Videos.
My first vid, was the ten doublebass lines in hip hop.
Thumbs up and greetings from germany.
Thanks, a lot, for your work.
Thank you for this Sir. 😊
Dr. Dopenstein's Dopesauce Delivery👍🏾🤓
The beauty/effectiveness of simplicity, eh?🙌🤗💣😉
thanks for the ideas I'm gonna give it a go
Subscribed. Giving this to my students ASAP. You’re the man.
Yeah Paul! How cool!
Excellent and excellently done.
Great! Love your tone...
Awesome thanks👍🎶
Thank you for making Morgantown cool!
^^^^This comment^^^^🤣
excellent and layed out perfectly
This is so great, Paul! Such a great lesson!
Very helpful 👍👍 what about going back to
I'm a trumpet player but this helps me in listening
Great lesson! Thx
Great video again Paul!
really nice, love this video!
Seeing this video made me realise that maybe I am not as bad of a bass player as I think I am sometimes because I know this technique very well.
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very informative, thank you good sir. What about a video about how you approach solo-ing over changes? I WOULD love to see how you approach jazz solo-ing on upright. Great content as always!
I will cross that bridge! I just like to cover the most overlooked stuff first. We play bass, after all. Thanks for watching!
thanks a bunch for the vid.
Thanks!
Great talk, thank you! Is it a descending pattern like this walkup ? A walkdown ?
Yes! I will definitely be talking about that in another video. Thanks for watching.
Super helpful! Thank you!!
I owned the great Ben Tucker's upright. I was so stupid I tried to play it like an electric. No go. That's ok I'm a killer electric player. I learned to walk from the monster Larry Taylor on John Mayall's " Jazz Blues Fusion " album. I highly recommend it to all players it's a kick ass record!
Thank you!
Ron Carter sent me here. Great video, and thanks for the "Wallpaper gig" definition. Not gunna lie; for a second, I was impressed your nice clothes weren't covered in wallpaper paste ;)
Whaaaaaaa?!?! The GOAT saw my video?!?!
@@pdbass He reacted to it on Facebook :)
I just saw it! I might retire now 😁
@@pdbass If The G.O.A.T hasn't retired yet, what right do we have ;)
Super helpful! 🤯
Yes,thank you …..great info…..must have…..☮️🎶🔛🌎
Ha.. I refer to them as the "Hey Joe" climbs. That song moves in 5ths, so you go from the root to the 3rd and chromatic from there. It's also in Stevie Wonder's "I wish" going from the Ab back to the Eb-7. Yep, it's everywhere man.
Excellent
actually used this in autumn leaves..without knowing it
Digression...I joined my first pro band at 17 and we did a wallpaper gig at a local doctor's mansion. During a break I ran to the bathroom and accidentally walked in on my orthodontist snorting coke. I was only two years out of braces at that point. Good thing we were wallpaper because I was catatonic the rest of the night.
excellent!
I really gotta get one of those keyboard faucets
Hi, Paul. Just discovered your work, and I have a question about this technique versus advice provided in Jazz Lesson #2 (Walking Bass Part I). There, you emphasize chord tones. "Play chord tones on 1 and 3." This works for the minor/dom7 and half-dim patterns provided here (since the chord tone on 3 is going to be minor, and that fits in the walkup and leaves two half-steps to complete the fourth), but it doesn't for the pattern supplied for major/dom7: from tonic half-half-whole-half puts the second on 3. It really isn't possible to put a major third on three and still have space for another note (well, barring microtones) on four before reaching the fourth. I realize that the advice for chord tones in walking lines includes room for exceptions, but should one only use this pattern for a major chord when sus2 can substitute for the third without sounding too sour? Or is this a case in which one needs to be aware (well, maybe simply a little more aware than usual) of the melody note(s) on 3 to avoid killing the groove? More simply, if the line is in a major chord without the dominant 7th, is it better to switch to an alternate technique rather than risk going sour here?
Great question. Oftentimes, 6ths and 2nds can work on those critical beats. The real task is to AVOID playing a b3 on beat 3 if the chord is major. The major/dom walkup is basically playing up a major scale with a passing tone between the root and second. I found this line transcribing players like Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, and Sam Jones. They all play it…a lot. Remember that where your line is going is as important as where it is in that moment. If it sounds right, forget the rules and just play.
Nice! How about walking down the fifth, all scale tones? E.g., Fmin7, Bbmin7, Eb7, Abmaj7: F-G-Ab-A | Bb-Ab-G-F | Eb-F-Gb-G | Ab-G-F-Eb | Db etc.
30 seconds in and it's already a sub from me
Amazing! Different from Hey Joe which walks up to the fifths C, G, D, A, E and the formula there would be major 3rd / half / half / half.
Yes-but remember that Hey Joe is different: it’s moving in FIFTHS, not 4ths
@@pdbass Yes, yes, well aware and wrote "up to the fifths" :-) Your lessons are incredible, by the way, and such clear, precise, and powerful playing for the examples (would love to hear you "in context" even a "wallpaper" gig). I play piano actually, and just getting into jazz but your lessons are completely relevant. Absolutely stunning!
Would you please take a look at Buckshot Lefonque's Breakfast at Dennies.
Lynn Seaton referred to it as the “million dollar bass line”
Nice...