silverknight72
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09/22/25
Awesome course, keeps it really simple and moves step by step in depths. Highly recommend!
Jazzy Blues Walking Bass
Tom Appleman, seasoned Berklee graduate and professor, invites you to dive into this his comprehensive jazz series.
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Tom Appleman
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About this course
Tom Appleman, seasoned Berklee graduate and professor, invites you to dive into this his comprehensive jazz series.
What you'll learn
- Execute triple chromatic approach patterns to target chord roots
- Navigate chord progressions moving in fourths using chromatic approaches
- Create smooth walking bass lines with forward motion
- Understand why certain chord progressions appear across multiple songs
- Build tension and release using approach tones
Release date: 11/12/2013 • 3h 41m runtime
Sample lessons
Chicago Blues
Using Arpeggios
Chicago Vs. Texas Blues
Chicago Vs. Texas Blues
Gospel Blues
Gospel Blues
Fallin' Leaves
Song Demonstration
What's included
37 lessons • 21 charts • 19 Jam Tracks
Tom Appleman Series Introduction
Tom Appleman, Berklee College of Music graduate and professor, invites you to check out his new series on jazz/blues walking bass. Tune in to see what you should expect in upcoming lessons, how this series will help you, and a little about Tom's background.
Chicago Blues
Tom Appleman takes a look at a blues in E with a focus on the Chicago blues style. The bass line for Chicago blues is very commonly used and consequently is very handy for jam sessions and pick-up gigs.
Chicago Blues
Tom Appleman takes a look at a blues in E with a focus on the Chicago blues style. The bass line for Chicago blues is very commonly used and consequently is very handy for jam sessions and pick-up gigs.
Chicago Blues
Tom Appleman takes a look at a blues in E with a focus on the Chicago blues style. The bass line for Chicago blues is very commonly used and consequently is very handy for jam sessions and pick-up gigs.
Chicago Blues
Tom Appleman takes a look at a blues in E with a focus on the Chicago blues style. The bass line for Chicago blues is very commonly used and consequently is very handy for jam sessions and pick-up gigs.
Chicago Vs. Texas Blues
Tom Appleman talks in-depth about the differences between Chicago and Texas blues.
Chicago Vs. Texas Blues
Tom Appleman talks in-depth about the differences between Chicago and Texas blues.
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