Walking Bassline Clinic with Dave Frank - Complete

[@dreamarnab]

Hello Dave, You are Godsend. I have been searching for years to find a teacher who can hold my hand and walk along this beautiful journey of jazz piano. My search ends with you. You are just the perfect teacher to study something as profound as jazz piano. Your absolutely methodical way of teaching and your ability to break every concept down to its simplest of forms is very rewarding for a student. I am digging every lesson of yours and have also started with your Joy Of Improvisation Part I book. I am going to learn from you for the rest of my life.

[@DaveFrank]

OK it's a deal) If you would like a free skype lesson after the holidays perhaps that can be arranged, you can write to me directly at [e-mail]..have fun)

[@dreamarnab]

Sure I will :). My new year gift to begin with! Will write to you after the first week of January. Thanks

[@coreyp1]

Honestly, i think that this is one of the best videos that i have ever seen, both on the left hand walking bass line, as well as a general approach for adding right hand improvisation. A heartfelt "Thank You" for putting out this content for free! I plan to start looking through your other videos... I'm hoping that you have one on rootless voicings. Regardless, I'm sure that I will find many other gems in the process.

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Corey, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 57 in-depth jazz classes, all free for thee) For rootless voicings you may want to check out my Book series Joy of Improv, vol 1 +2, published by Hal Leonard. Blessings and keep swinging!

[@pierrecohenmusic]

Dave. You are the man! So humble, so approachable, so methodical with your teaching.

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Pierre, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankajzz.com, there are currently 34 in-depth classes for your viewing pleasure, all free for thee. Hi from NYC!!

[@michaelshurtleff8148]

Thank you for this fantastic leap in my theory lack. Scaley...that's one thing I've been scratching my head about for a long while. Locally we suffer a shortage of bass players and as a lead guitar practicer for decades now that I have a synth this information that you put forth is like gold. Cheers.

[@DaveFrank]

Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 33 classes like this one, all free)

[@rachelsmename]

Dave, I took great notes from this and developed a walking bassline for the first eight bars of Autumn Leaves adding a leading note at the end to take it back to the top! Thank you for this excellent video! I could not do this without you!

[@DaveFrank]

join us at our Wednesday hangouts on Zoom and I will do more for you)

[@rachelsmename6]

Thanks, I look forward to it!

[@HankusMaximus]

incredible lesson. wow. Your teaching is simply marvelous.

[@thomasrodgers2672]

This is wonderful Dave. You're really a God Send.

[@DaveFrank]

hi Thomas, thanks for writing) Which God sent me?

[@davidfariaphd1497]

Great insights on the bass line. Much appreciated. Awaiting videos 3 and 4 on improvisation. You are truly a jazz guru.

[@George-jo7mi]

Love it! Something solid to work on. Great demo, explanations, kinda unveiling the misterioso!!!❤

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy 60 YT in-depth master classes on YT all free, and consider joining us any Saturday for online jazz school) Tx for for writing!

[@Gruszyn90]

I just love the jokes in between. Great lesson, covers way more than i need actually.

[@donaldscherzi169]

Thank you Dave. You are a very special pianist, teacher, and person. Always learning from your videos-A BIG THANK YOU.

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing, Don) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 42 in-depth master classes, all free. I'm also doing a free online lesson hang every Wednesday from noon-2 nyc time on Zoom)

[@robertmacleod4396]

I could spend the next year (or more) extracting all the fruit I can out of this one. There’s a key element where I must start writing MY OWN BASS LINES and at the appropriate time add various figurations to free myself of the handcuffs. THANKFUL FOR THE INSPIRATION AND INSIGHT!

[@dd-ow6pe]

wow. i not a beginner .. but watching you i feel like i'm at my first jazz lesson.. amazing.. thank you so much for vid.

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 58 in-depth master classes, all free) Thanks for writing!

[@stud1ounderd0g]

so glad I found you on here Maestro Frank! what a video....I needed exactly this...thank you sir

[@DaveFrank]

hi, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 38 in-depth classes, all free)

[@stud1ounderd0g]

already have....thank you again !!!!!!

[@user-dt9fd8bl7h]

Thank you for grreat video! i will learn from this a lot!

[@MrRezillo]

Love this! Exactly what I'm looking for. I'm a trumpet player starting to learn piano. Mega thanks for what your'e doing.

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there's 34 of these babies all free for you)

[@postadimanzo]

These masterclass videos of yours are an exceptional resource!! thanks!

[@peter-andrepliassov4489]

Thank you very much, Dave! You are truly a fantastic teacher. I've been struggling with walking bass-lines for ages, but your video made it all very clear and suddenly playing bass lines became a whole lot easier.

[@DaveFrank]

+Medium that's great, medium) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com

[@peter-andrepliassov4489]

Dave Frank I will! Have a great afternoon, or evening, or morning depending on wherever you are in the world, ha ha!

[@DaveFrank]

I am Omnipresent, aren't you haha)

[@peter-andrepliassov4489]

Dave Frank Oh, I forgot. You know how we mortals are. But in all seriousness though, I would like to thank you again. I have been watching some more of your videos and it really helps put a better perspective on jazz. Ever since I started playing piano I've been obsessing over how to get that ''Jazz'' sound you hear all the time. It really can't be explained, but you know it when you hear it. I'm sure you know what I mean. And what I wanted to say is that your videos have helped me demystify the different aspects that make jazz sound like well ... jazz. I've been watching these videos for a while now and just wanted to let you know that I am thankful for what you do. It's really boosted my piano playing and heavily influenced my style.

[@DaveFrank]

+Medium Thank you for writing. Blessings and keep swingin)

[@oripoka3151]

Last 10mn are just insane... Eternal respect Mr. Dave Frank.

[@DaveFrank]

thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for you) Blessings from NYC!

[@arthurroschbooksandmusic7700]

Not only that, but you do NOT have delicate leetle slender fingers. Oh my, I need this tutorial big time.

[@ChristopherVanBuren1989]

Excellent video Dave. Time for me to stop procrastinating and brush the dust off the ole Casio.

[@DaveFrank]

have a ball Chris!

[@AndreFalachoTorres]

Thank You Very Much, Mr. Frank. Extremely helpful, even for a beginner in jazz piano like me. So good clinic! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Andre, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)

[@AndreFalachoTorres]

For sure!

[@DaveFrank]

*NEW and IMPROVED* Save hundreds of American Dollars on bass players! No more extra plane seats needed! One hand Only! In Color!

[@waynenorman8773]

I wonder how this dude..would place the bass lines on Malmsteens music..🎶🎶

[@pianoman_luke]

Wayne Norman just use a synth

[@IvanRx76]

well, I´m a bass player, but I agree...excellent video sir...

[@DaveFrank]

@@IvanRx76 thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 54 in depth master classes, all free)

[@LuisFlores-xr5bu]

Anyway, playing with basses is still fun and always liberating.

[@BMarPiano]

Your site is FABULOUS!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@DaveFrank]

+Brenda Martin that'll be $2 Brenda.

[@williamcurrie2734]

enlightening lesson, much appreciated Dave.

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are presently 39 in-depth classes, all free) Hi from NYC!

[@sloperdad4835]

Excellent. Thanks much.

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writings, blessings from NY!

[@hoangphan4091]

Thanks to Mr. Frank for lesson .nice to bass walk.

[@DaveFrank]

hi from NYC!

[@mauricioaguiar4764]

yes ..great master class I will see ..haha I am from Brazil .... I like jazz very much ..... the best teacher

[@toneyam3643]

Frank you and my brother Manny can pass for twins, blowing my mind. Next time I am in the City I'll try to come out and hear you on a gig.

[@eugene-d]

As as a bass player I've noticed a bass case at 0:27 and since then I have been waiting untill somebody takes it and starts playing the walking bassline on the bass. What a shame it didn't happen... Just kidding. Great lesson. It doesn't hold all the secret ingredients to effective walking bassline (more could be seen here on YT), but to my mind this lesson is still the most comprehesive and gives essential components in the right order. Thanks a lot! And best of luck.

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for sharing.

[@dmitrykoudrin5621]

You, sir, are incredible! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Regards from Russia!

[@DaveFrank]

hi Dmitry, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 56 in-depth classes, all free for you) Blessings from NY!

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

Superb.

[@jazzpianosista]

Frigging LOVE this!! Thanks so much!! :)

[@DaveFrank]

Tenia Nelson please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 29 classes free, no commercials) Hi from NYC

[@tonyklattmusic]

Very goodly clinic - thanks!

[@humblemai2211]

Please make more tutorial about jazz Bebop Piano improvisation Thanks

[@mauricioaguiar4764]

fantastic teacher .. congratulations

[@DaveFrank]

thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 38 in-depth classes, all phree) Blessings from NYC!

[@johnsonlaw0804]

Thanks for the lesson

[@davidanthony7349]

Excellent clinic!

[@epistrophy9919]

Great lesson, Dave. In this lesson you've artfully outlined, in great detail, the steps necessary to be proficient at playing baselines. There is easily enough material here for 6mo to 1 year of dedicated practice. One of the best lessons I have ever seen.

[@gpcooper309]

Intense content. Outstanding work.

[@DaveFrank]

GPCooper thanks for writing, please enjoy the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, 27 classes free, no commercials) Hi fr NYC!

[@roberprada]

So good Dave, i star right now. Regars from Colombia

[@DaveFrank]

have fun)

[@AlanHearnshaw]

Excellent. Thank you so much!

[@Yadeehoo]

So freakin awesome. My faith soared

[@DaveFrank]

***** have fun and keep swingin)

[@Yadeehoo]

Dave Frank I'm swaying now

[@1234567sophia]

Is there any midi device, programmed to produce these lines just following what I play on my FANTOM-08 . Hope you r still here

[@michaelprendergast1483]

Thanks Dave!!!!

[@DaveFrank]

you're welcome

[@Bookssful]

Wonderful stuff

[@EnriquedeMesa]

very good. thank you

[@rafikdiwan729]

Mr Jason nihaniel school awesome yr tutorials are very informative brassy to understand some time pls teach us ant song structure intro,verse,hook,melody,base line inshore important parts of the song

[@emmanuelkierie8252]

Simpely methodic great thanks

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 40 in-depth classes, all free)

[@itsinis]

Thank you so much for this! This is so amazing and helpful!!! -ilya

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks Illya, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 37 in-depth classes, all free for you)

[@itsinis]

Thank you so much! Will take a look. I'm in NYC as well. Maybe we could cross paths some time :)

[@BjarturMortensen]

0:27 forgot his name for a second

[@mybiggrin]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tmasterp]

I used to think that my lines suffered when constricted by having to fill the bass role... but lately I feel like my right hand phrasing is stronger when walking bass... is there a reason?

[@LuisFlores-xr5bu]

Maybe you feel good once you nail the WB because you have to feel the groove and your phrases become more honest and musical. As Barry said: Rythm it's like 90% so if rythm is good the rest will come eventually

[@franckmarronier130]

Is this a c maj 7 ?!

[@mr.harvey1342]

@39 mins the video edit is not the correct picture for the sound attached to it. Great video a part from this

[@DaveFrank]

ok thanks for this

[@Cocoodla]

Thanks a lot men! Seriously!

[@melosthesia]

Might Lennie Tristano have given the one finger exercise to force the student to play from the mind and not from the fingers? (i.e. to exclude motoric memory)

[@DaveFrank]

you think?

[@earthprisoner]

Very cool Dave.. Where's the 'one'?....I'm re-posting for my son and one other player I know who still learns......I guess you gig and teach...are there other assets you sell?

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing) I work with students worldwide via skype 7 days/week)

[@TheUsoltsev]

Тhanks Dave!

[@KirkKienzle]

4-6 months.. understood.. thx!! how much time each day in my practice routine should I give to this for 4-6 months type results.. : )

[@DaveFrank]

20-30 min consistently should do it)

[@jasneskis]

Nice ideas for base, too fast for me to comprehend. I never saw the arpeggios. Hopefully I'll get it.

[@DaveFrank]

you can slow YT down if you like)

[@jasneskis]

Dave Frank I wish I could. It is playing on TV. There is no slowing it down when on TV. That is only an option when using my phone.

[@johnjacquard2182]

I'm on guitar but working hard on your treasure of videos down to each bit of information

[@DaveFrank]

great, if you would like a free skype lesson sometime that can be arranged)

[@johnjacquard2182]

@@DaveFrank that would be amazing! Oh my God:D what an honor

[@johnjacquard2182]

That would mean the world

[@DaveFrank]

@@johnjacquard2182 you can write to me at [e-mail], let me know your location and available times and it can happen. No obligation)

[@johnjacquard2182]

@@DaveFrank rthank you much I'm very grateful, I'm in lake George ny

[@bellak3136]

es genial....si estuviera con subtítulos en español seria mucho mejor

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, hi from NYC)

[@timpascale4151]

So glad I found you and your site. I am a bass player of 52 years self taught except for my college level Theory and ear training Tons of experience in pop, rock, country ,blues, and church type music. Your lessons rock, I am a bass player but get a lot more out of your stuff than Scott´s Bass Lessons. Will have to unsubscribe from SBL.

[@DaveFrank]

poor Scott) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for thee) Hi from NYC!

[@violinoscar]

Dave, do you have any records (showing my age here), CDs available of you playing solo piano?

[@DaveFrank]

Hardtop Harry yes, there are 4 solo piano CD's available for purchase or download at www.jazzheads.com..Go for Portait of New York)

[@ronaskew]

Is it true that the smaller the ensemble, the more important it is that the bassline outlines the harmony (i.e. playing more 3rds) ?

[@DaveFrank]

not really

[@DaveFrank]

A decent bassline will work over everything ok)

[@ronaskew]

Guess it's just me, then. I need to hear the harmonic form. Power chord (roots and fifths) harmonic motion sounds musically empty to me.

[@DaveFrank]

sure, LH voicings like Bill used are the norm for most modern players..you can discover them in any of the transcription books of his playing..

[@michaelbutler9005]

On Green Dolphin Street??

[@DaveFrank]

Yes)

[@WeretII]

Why do you play d in cmajor7?

[@Retzloffs]

WeretII D is the major 9 of cmaj7 so technically he's playing a cmaj9. Lead sheets usually indicate only the maj7 or dom7 and it's up to the musician which extensions to add for the desired mood.

[@WilliamSlaght]

+WeretII As well to add with what Retxloffs said, depending on the context of the piece and who you are playing with others, the extensions do change depending what key. Such as Cmin7 in the key Ab with its extension would be b9 being Db and not the actual 9th being D. I hear a lot of players do this out of the lack of knowledge, but if it works, great, but if another person would be soloing, it could create some unnecessary tension or/and confusion since the soloist might play Eb to Db over Cmin9 (with that D).

[@ronaskew]

Never any notes. I've stopped looking for them.

[@johnjacquard2182]

Your music makes me feel like only Louis Armstrong's and Charlie Parker's does fine sir.

[@DaveFrank]

Can you explain what you mean?

[@johnjacquard2182]

@@DaveFrank the music that you make creates a feeling inside me, where the only other music that does it that way is Bach , Louis armstring and bird.

[@DaveFrank]

@@johnjacquard2182 wow, that's hard to believe haha! Please enjoy as much music as you like free on my YT channel, there's a ton of it) thanks for writing! you might want to check out Bill Evans)

[@johnjacquard2182]

@@DaveFrank tell me about it my own playing does not accomplish that :c

[@johnjacquard2182]

@@DaveFrank yes I like bill but it's not like your playing . I love his video him his brother explain improv black and white video

[@craigdouglas9979]

I don't reckon it swings.

[@DaveFrank]

walking bassline doesn't swing?

[@laka_bau5901]

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[@DaveFrank]

Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 37 in-depth classes, all free for you)

[@laka_bau5901]

thank you so much! I've been watching a lot of your videos and my word, you are brilliant. I wish I was as good (decent) as I am now when I first saw your videos. I would be living my dream by now. But no reason why I can't start right now and work onwards. thank you again got such amazing videos! and for the website. a lot of people don't do what you do and i respect that. goodluck with all your videos.

[@laladoobeedoo]

only 47 likes?? oO

[@oldsportpianogeek440]

Dave, after so many frustrations trying to compose, to no avail. I finally said to myself let me get some foundation while I have fun. I started with this video today and will continue exploring your library. I will continue with kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTPeK1jp8ycZ9k and BTW I couldn't find the video where you teach how to swing with your "slice of pizza pie" phrase video. I will be contacting you for some lessons soon. Thank you!

[@LuisFlores-xr5bu]

Hope that piano is 18+

[@DaveFrank]

??

[@LuisFlores-xr5bu]

It's like you make love with the piano everytime you play music, no ofense, Mr. Frank

[@DaveFrank]

@@LuisFlores-xr5bu ok, thanks, I'll let my wife this)

[@TinoCarugati]

...too much.... You 're an impossible target

[@andreaschristodoulou4274]

lost my time waiting to see how exactly or step by step you ''walking'' your fingers ....pity :((

[@DaveFrank]

everything is there, what didn't you see? How much did you watch, there is a performance or 2 at the beginning..

[@bongolibre1230]

Captain Kangaroo never said my name!

[@DaveFrank]

can you elaborate on that?

[@bongolibre1230]

sorry trying to be funny when you looked into the camera and said 'I see ' that's what the captain would do when I was a kid but he never saw me

[@DaveFrank]

Haha you got it!

[@bongolibre1230]

its nice to be understoodsincerely,mr. Greenjeans ! ! !

[@DaveFrank]

actually, wasn't that a lady who looked into the mirror on a similar type of show?

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

"We're coming to you live..." is a pretty strange thing to say on KZbin. You're exactly not.

[@DaveFrank]

interesting comment, thanks for sharing.

[@Photologistic]

Are you new to Dave’s channel? He always says that, it’s quite charming. If you were on his email list you might even get an invitation- I did! Unfortunately I was not able to go. He has folks there listening. It’s a live recording.