Mastering Blues Walking Bass Lines: Learn From Chas Chandler! (No.236)

[@GregsBassShed]

Here is the FREE pdf for this lesson: www.gbshed.com/blues-walking-lines

[@chriscantor6329]

Thanks Greg. Chas's lines are amongst my favourites and Dimples is one I've not been able to work out or find. Thanks to you I can get to learn it.

[@GregsBassShed]

No worries Chris. I’m doing a full play-through of Dimples next week so that will help you even more.

[@rdhudon7469]

Many moons ago I saw the Animals and met Chas . I was in awe. Not so much for his bassist skills but the entire package . He took the time to chat with me and I touched the hand that touched Hendrix ....I feel light headed just thinking about it ! lol

[@GregsBassShed]

That’s so great! I would have loved to have met Chas. He was indeed the whole package!

[@rdhudon7469]

@@GregsBassShed It was crazy how small the venue was . Little in the way of security . It was like watching a local band in a little speak easy but of course much better . Things used to be much more informal and allot of these icons were very approachable . Now if you get within 5m the entire security is in your face.I remember saying to Eric Burdon that if Chas got too big for his britches I could sit in the bass chair . Everyone laughed at that one Lol The ticket was $12.50 CAD . I still have the stub .

[@uwrossl]

This lesson taught me that I haven't listened to the Animals closely enough. The live version of this tune with The Animals and Sonny Boy Williamson is ridiculously cool too. Thanks for this one!

[@GregsBassShed]

Thanks for the tip, I haven't heard that. I love a bit of Sonny Boy!

[@ROCKAlEX-zl5hb]

Chas Chandler was a great bass player, and I love his basslies he was such a brilliant bassist thanks for shared it!!! Regards!!!!

[@GregsBassShed]

Glad you liked it. I agree that Chas was a really great player.

[@Mohawk763]

Excellent lesson, helped me learn more about 8th notes in a walking line. Thanks.

[@GregsBassShed]

Glad you liked it. I'm releasing a video on Saturday of me playing the whole of Dimples so watch out for that. I like Chas Chandler's use of 8th notes too!

[@jondadd5297]

Thanks Greg. A very useful addition to my repertoire. Always looking for new ideas.

[@GregsBassShed]

Cheers Jon

[@StevenDoyleLuke]

Totally love his walking lines!

[@GregsBassShed]

They are great aren’t they!

[@wmkennard]

I love this n trying to get it down. Got me thinking. You are the man. Thank you again Greg.

[@GregsBassShed]

Have fun, it's a fast one 😀

[@alfheyer7277]

Thanks Greg for this blues bass information. Chas' blues bass playing is very versatile; very nice. I listened to the stereo version, which is a great way to study Chas. With Fender's Riffstation software, his bass can also be heard very well in the right channel. Thank you and have a nice Sunday.

[@GregsBassShed]

Good tip with the software, sounds like a good way to hear bass more clearly.

[@barondavis5692]

Thanks for another informative and useful lesson.

[@GregsBassShed]

No worries. I’ve just released a full play-through of this bass line with the original track which you might like.

[@barondavis5692]

@@GregsBassShed I will check it out.

[@kennyi8141]

Love Chas Chandler's bass playing thanks. Back in the day he was one of the few you could hear clearly in the mix. I think that the Animals producer, Mickey Most said it was to hear the excitement of the bass. How about some Leo Lyons from Ten Years After Undead - great walking bass.

[@GregsBassShed]

I love it when bass as prominent in the mix! I feature Leo Lyons in my Birth Of British Blues video course, another great walker!

[@lawrencenewman]

Great stuff!

[@GregsBassShed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lawrencenewman]

And I could read it (slowly) because I took your excellent reading boot camp last year. First time I was able to read for 60 years( I’m now 76.) Do you have one for guitar as well?

[@AllLe-y5q]

Thank you so much!! this served me a lot to creat my own bass lines on top of backing tracks thanks for the tutorial regards from Peru!!!!

[@GregsBassShed]

You're very welcome! All the way from Peru too, that's great!

[@philslocombe1513]

Thanks

[@GregsBassShed]

Thanks Phil

[@travisreed5965]

Way Cool - Obviously I Know The Animals But Never Knew Any Of The Members Names - So Many Options Here In This Lesson - I Dig The Concept Of Working Towards The C From The F Note - And Never Thought About A Double Strike On The C As Well - Pretty Dang Cool There Mr G Well Done , Cheers

[@GregsBassShed]

Cheers Travis. There are loads of really useful patterns in this bass line for Blues walking. Glad it’s helpful 😀

[@GrimpleGromble]

Hey now, thanks!

[@GregsBassShed]

No worries, glad you liked it.

[@jenserjenson4407]

Thanks man! Found myself at a jam recently and couldn't provide a decent groove for a blues. A little embarrasing to be honest haha

[@GregsBassShed]

It’s happens! It’s about working out what style of bass line works. Sometimes it’s a riff or groove or walking bass. You’ll get there.