Walking Bassics - Beginners Guide to Walking Basslines

Want to sound like a real jazz bassist? Walking Bassics is the complete course for beginner to intermediate bass players who want to master the art of walking basslines and understand the theory behind them.

Whether you're new to jazz or ready to move beyond root-note grooves, this course gives you the tools to create smooth, swinging basslines that outline chord changes with confidence and creativity.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to build walking basslines using roots, 3rds, 5ths, 7ths

• How to use chromatics, passing tones, and approach notes

• The ii–V–I–vi–IV progression used in countless jazz standards

• Step-by-step methods for using scales, arpeggios, and chord tones

• How to write and play your own 8-bar walking basslines

What’s Included:

• 27 practical exercises with clear, progressive challenges

• Focused lessons for players with basic bass knowledge

• Techniques to apply across jazz, blues, and funk styles

• A musical, hands-on approach — no dry theory or sheet reading required

This course is ideal if you:

• Know your way around the fretboard and want to level up

• Want to move from basic grooves to melodic, flowing basslines

• Are curious about jazz harmony and how to lock in with a drummer

• Want to build a stronger sense of rhythm, tone, and timing

By the end of Walking Bassics, you’ll understand how walking basslines work, know how to create your own, and sound like a confident, creative player — not just a beginner. Enrol now and take your bass playing to the next level with the timeless groove of walking jazz lines.