We're Movin' Now

This issue, I'm going to finish my trilogy on walking bass.

StaffTab: weremovin.pdf
Audio: weremovin.mp3

I wrote "We're Movin' Now" to combine aspects from the first two lessons. This tune incorporates a repeating scalar chord progression (like "Slow & Steady") and alternating rhythm & melody parts (like "Walkin' the Line"). The biggest difference, from the other lessons, is the bass line tempo - it is fast.

The bass line is defined in the first two measures and repeats throughout. Practice the bass line by itself, before adding the RH rhythm. The melody phrase is defined in measures 7-8. In each relevant measure, the melodic phrase starts on an upbeat, but is otherwise syncopated with the bass line.

As I've done before, the RH stays in the same position for the melodic phrase, so you can remain focused on your LH work.

My objective thus far has been more of a practical application of playing walking bass lines. I'll save an analytical approach to developing or arranging bass lines for the future. However, I hope working with these exercises; you acquire the facility to try musical directions to which you were previously hindered.

Chris
www.ChrisCrain.com