Common Problems with Walking bass Lines and How to Avoid Them! (Part 1)

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In this video, I share my top tips on how to avoid the most common problems with walking bass lines. I've taught hundreds of students how to play walking bass lines and this video outlines the issues that were most common.
I hope you enjoy the video and would love to hear your thoughts about the best way to create walking bass lines. Join us in the comments section below.
Cheers Geoff
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[@johnl.6930]

Thank you so much for this lesson! I play electric bass but can certainly apply each of these well explained and executed examples to help me improve my feel!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks for watching and best of luck with all your music 🎶

[@garyholdsworth53]

Yep, definitely one of my main challenges, moving from R&R bass guitar to other genres on upright, is that repeating the "same old, same old" line just sounds passe on upright. inspirational video here.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks Gary, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Geoff :-)

[@alfberger3150]

2:35 great tip! I try to to this when i'm soloing, but haven't really thought about applying it to walking basslines.

[@johnmatelski6413]

really nice chorus of blackbird at the top :)

[@rokeley94]

I kind of liked the accented 2+4 bass line at the end! Wouldn't want it to be standard but to me has a nice momentum to it. Thanks for the all the great content!

[@colbymck]

I do this intentionally a fair amount! I agree, I kind of like it. Usually only on uptempo stuff where the guitar is chunking 2 and 4 Freddie Green style. It really solidifies the pocket. But again, doesn't work in every situation.

[@jamesfriedman1878]

Solid lesson Geoff. Good ideas for staying on track rhythmically as well as keeping things harmonically interesting. It's always an added joy to watch/listen to you just playing naturally as you do in the opening bars of the lesson. Best, Jim

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks Jim :-)

[@HMDickson]

Finally, a real upright bassist!!!

[@nataliemontoya3424]

just ordered the course!!! super excited

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Fantastic, we really hope you enjoy it and if you need any help along the way just let us know! Cheers Geoff

[@joopjansen9102]

Good hands-on vid, very instructional - thanks again Geoff!

[@gringochucha]

Interesting way to play a walking line; kind of like a classical musician who's late for breakfast.

[@hhohn]

Geoff, I really appreciate you sharing your skills and talent with us. And your bass is sounding amazing. I like hearing how you play the standards and make the lines interesting. I'd too would like to see you during a gig. Marco Panascia (NYC) points a mobile device or GoPro at himself during gigs, and then shares cuts on TH-cam. I think it is beneficial for us amateurs who are perfecting our craft to see a real world instance of you playing during a gig.Thanks for everything you do. Henry

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Hey Henry, thanks, I really appreciate that and I'm a huge fan of Marco Panascia and love his videos. I will certainly make sure I get some filmed and share them when I do :-)

[@cheungsingjeremyng2863]

Really useful guide, Thx Geoff.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks :-)

[@SimonWojcik1]

Lots of great tips in this one, Geoff. Thank You.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon! Thanks for watching :-)

[@Gabrielon13]

Thanks Geoff! Great stuff to practice and know

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it and keep an eye out for part 2 which comes out in 2 weeks time. :-)

[@salvadorbarandiaran5564]

Thanks for lessons and good vibes from argentina!!!!

[@DanielWesterMusiker]

Great lesson as always Geoff! I'm guilty of (at least) the last one haha

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks Daniel :-)

[@holgerschulz701]

That help´s. Thanks Geoff!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

My pleasure :-)

[@bobwright9516]

Great lesson Geoff

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks Bob :-)

[@biLLisboredmlg]

Bye bye blackbird in the intro right? ;)

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Dawn Keibals yes, great spot!

[@cpaterso28]

another good one, Geoff!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks :-)

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

Great lesson!!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks Mark, I hope you're doing well :-)

[@monkeydooswingband831]

thank you!

[@DanielLizzama]

Hello Geoff. This Tutorial is a very good.

[@warcraftiireplays7426]

very informative! is the model for hire?

[@federico7748]

hey Geoff! (excuse my english please) let me ask you, do you play in a band? i've seen a video on youtube of you playing in The Julia Wray Quintet, it would be great to see you with a band, you are a great musician. thank you for give us this great lessons, i do play elec bass, but your lessons are very useful. Thank you a lot !!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Hi Frederico, yes I do play regular gigs in lots of different groups, but I don't have any decent video of recent work. I need to get on that and film something :-)

[@JakeARandom]

How are you making that kind of muted sound on the g string every once in a while? Is there a tutorial on it?

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

yes, you can check out a lesson here: discoverdoublebass.com/lesson/ghost-notes-and-slapped-notes-to-make-your-bass-playing-groove-double-bass-lesson-l25

[@MingusDynastyy]

For me it's not following the changes

[@dic_chocolate1282]

Play with the bow it’s more lit

[@winkcrittenden6011]

Are you just really small or do you have a gigantic bass?

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

I get asked this a lot! I'm 5'10 and the bass is an average 3/4 size ,but the camera angle makes it look huge. :-)

[@johndavidkromkowski816]

Barry Harris hates bass players who tap their foot on 2 and 4!

[@dic_chocolate1282]

I hate when he does that in the beginning