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