So far in this Jazz Bass series, we have looked at constructing bass lines and soloing using a number of ideas including major 2-5-1 progressions & minor 2-5-1 lines and diminished scale patterns. If there is one thing we need to have a firm grasp of when playing a solo, it’s using chord tones. If you have played jazz gigs in the past, you’ll be familiar with the situation … [Read more...] about Jazz Bass Soloing Pt. 4: Soloing Using Chord Tones
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Jazz Bass Soloing Pt. 3: Soloing Over The Half/Whole Diminished Scale
The half whole diminished scale is one of the most commonly used scales in jazz soloing. Its main function is to add alterations to dominant 7 chords. This creates a great deal of tension which usually resolves when the dominant moves to the tonic chord. I have included a PDF which explains the alterations added to a dominant 7 chord, 2 lines which use the diminished … [Read more...] about Jazz Bass Soloing Pt. 3: Soloing Over The Half/Whole Diminished Scale
Jazz Bass Soloing Pt. 2: Soloing Over the Minor 2-5-1 Chord Progression
In the previous lesson about jazz soloing, we looked at soloing over the 2 5 1 chord progression in major keys. It is just as common to come across a 2-5-1 progression in a minor key. The theory behind soloing over the chords remains the same but the chord types change. A 2-5-1 progression in C major would give us these chords - Dm7, G7, Cmaj7 where as a 2-5-1 progression in … [Read more...] about Jazz Bass Soloing Pt. 2: Soloing Over the Minor 2-5-1 Chord Progression