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  • Beginning Bass 15: A Jazz Standard - Autumn Leaves

    Originally posted by Roy.

    Now that we've done a very old progression based on the Cycle of 4ths in a Diatonic Progression, let's use the Cycle in a more common format. We're going to use the progression of the Johnny Mercer tune "Autumn Leaves" which is a Jazz Standard and common at nearly any jam session for Jazz Musicians.

    There are two Cycle progressions based on G major and the relative key of E minor. The G major progression is ii-V7-Imaj7-IVmaj7 (Am7-D7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7) and the E minor progression is iim7b5-V7-im (F#m7b5-B7-Em). Both of these progression move through some part of the Cycle of 4ths.

    For this first exercise we're just going to play the simple arpeggios of R-3-5-7. In the event there are only 2 beats available we'll just use R-3. This will give you an idea of how this progression works. For more information, check out the Intermediate Bass studies on ii-V-I progressions and "Turn Down".


    Peace and Low Notes,
    Roy C. Vogt
    Teach Me Bass Guitar

    Autumn no bass.mp3

    Autumn Leaves scales w bass.mp3

    AUTUMN LE.pdf

    Scale tone Autumn leaves st.pdf
    Comments 5 Comments
    1. debitcred1's Avatar
      debitcred1 -
      What is the intermediate bass studies and "turn down" referred to? Did I miss something, or am I having part timers again?
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      No, you didn't miss anything. I'm going to be digging them up, if I can.

      Back when we were doing some upgrades to the VBulletin, we lost some of the material that had been posted (and/or the downloadable attachments). I'm going to try and find the lessons Roy mentioned, and (hopefully) re-post them for you. Stay tuned.
    1. debitcred1's Avatar
      debitcred1 -
      You are so dedicated to us thumper! Thanks for all you do, I know we all appreciate you service.
    1. debitcred1's Avatar
      debitcred1 -
      I meant to type to us thumpers. Didn't mean to call you the rabbit from the Bambi movie!
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      LOL. I have located the TURN DOWN material, and will be posting it shortly!
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