Building bass lines, point A to point B, brief theory of root motion, 8 approach options

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Bruce Gertz Lesson time: (2min 35sec)

Building bass lines is really about getting from point A to point B. Bruce demonstrates how to connect the chords with 5 different examples that he'll expand upon in the rest of the course.

About the instructor

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Bruce Gertz is an award-winning bassist (acoustic and electric), composer, educator, and author. He is a professor of bass at Berklee College of Music, where he has taught since 1976.

Bruce is the recipient of National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Performance Award Grant, Massachusetts Cultural Council Musical Composition Award, and numerous awards for outstanding bassist, from Boston Music Awards, A.S.C.A.P. Plus Popular Awards, and multiple recognition awards from the International Association of Jazz...  read more

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29 lessons (1h 11m) Advanced video features Downloadable sheet music Mobile, tablet & desktop access 100% satisfaction guarantee