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

[@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 :)

[@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 :-)

[@joopjansen9102]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@HMDickson]

Finally, a real upright bassist!!!

[@SimonWojcik1]

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

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

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

[@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 KZbin. 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 :-)

[@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. :-)

[@gringochucha]

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

[@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 :-)

[@bobwright9516]

Great lesson Geoff

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks Bob :-)

[@cpaterso28]

another good one, Geoff!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks :-)

[@biLLisboredmlg]

Bye bye blackbird in the intro right? ;)

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Dawn Keibals yes, great spot!

[@holgerschulz701]

That help´s. Thanks Geoff!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

My pleasure :-)

[@warcraftiireplays7426]

very informative! is the model for hire?

[@BestBassTabs]

Great lesson!!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

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

[@DanielLizzama]

Hello Geoff. This Tutorial is a very good.

[@monkeydooswingband831]

thank you!

[@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

[@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]

Play with the bow it’s more lit

[@dic_chocolate1282]

I hate when he does that in the beginning