Angular Walking Bass Line Etudes

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Angular Walking Bass Line EtudesI created my angular walking bass line etudes to help students break out of predictable patterns and explore fresh, melodic approaches to walking bass. These studies use disjunct motion, Baroque-inspired voice leading, and implied counterpoint to build harmonic awareness, phrasing, and technique.Each etude is written over jazz standards and includes tablature to support navigating hand stretches and sustained notes that create a sense of polyphony. They’re great for private practice, lessons, or creative warm-ups—and many of my students use them as a springboard to develop their own ideas.​

 

1. Beautiful Dove - Angular Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Victor Young's "Beautiful Love"

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2. Cherokee Etude - Angular/Baroque Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Ray Noble's "Cherokee"

 

3. Autumn Leaves Etude - Angular/Baroque Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Joseph Kosma's "Autumn Leaves"

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4. Mr. P.C. Etude - Angular/Baroque Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of John Coltrane's "Mr. P.C." with lots of substitute changes 

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5. Bye Bye Black Bird Etude - Angular/Baroque Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Ray Henderson's "Bye Bye Blackbird"

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6. Giant Steps Etude - Angular/Baroque Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of John Coltranes "Giant Steps"

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7. Stablemates Etude - Angular Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Benny Golson's "Stablemates"
 

8. Invitation Etude - Angular Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Bronislaw Kaper's "Invitation"

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9. Windows Etude - Angular Walking Bass Line Etude over the progression of Chick Corea's "Windows"