“Building a Solid Walking Bass Line" - with Willem von Hombracht

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. According to Willem, what type of notes should be considered when building a walking bass line? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Chord tones

Chromatic leading tones

Modal variation tones

Contrapuntal free tones

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* 3. In Ray Brown's C Jam Blues used for analysis, which below was discussed? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

The line was based totally on the chromatic scale.

The fact that the chords in the "A" section move at the rate of two per measure, less opportunities exist for note choice creativity exist.

The fact that the chords in the "bridge" move at the rate of one per measure, more opportunities exist for note choice creativity exist and is expected.

The line is an example of only using lower pitches.

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* 4. Regarding listening, what guideline or guidelines did Willem suggest in creating a walking bass line? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Listen and consider the timbre of the solo instrument you are accompanying.

Listen and consider the time provided by the drummer on the hi-hat and ride cymbals.

Listen and consider note choices in relation to the chord comping instrument.

Listen and consider the volume of the pianist.

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* 5. Regarding listening, what additional guideline or guidelines did Willem suggest in creating a walking bass line? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Listen and consider the velocity of the soloist or featured section.

Listen and consider the note register of the soloist or featured section.

Listen and consider counterpoint with the soloist or featured section.

Listen and consider the intensity and interest of the audience.

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* 6. What principal below did Willem give about building a walking bass line? Please select all that apply. (20 pts)

Never sacrifice time or the groove to play the line.

The bass player is the lead "time-keeper."

Wrong bass notes are of little concern because they are so low that most people will not notice.

What happens in the moment should take precedence over anything that was planned beforehand.

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