using rhythmic motifs in your improvisation
In this video, jazz bass maestro Katie Thiroux teaches us a highly effective exercise for improvising bass solos. As she demonstrates, there's so much you can do without adding in lots of extra notes. If you're a beginner, give this a try and don't get distracted by all the pitch options. Rhythm is the key!
Don’t forget to download the transcription using the link below the video to follow along with Katie’s playing.
This lesson is a preview from Katie’s first course, From Beginner to Bandstand. If you're a fan of Katie's lessons and want to learn more, please find the details of the course here. Or, check out her course for advancing jazz bassists, Bandstand and Beyond.
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Katie Thiroux teaches how to get started with improvising using rhythmic motifs.