One thing that seems to give students a headache is choosing notes to construct a walking bass line. More often then not, the hang-ups are mental and can be easily remedied with some practice and a little theory knowledge. Let's look "under the hood" of walking lines to help and remove some of the mystery behind their construction.

Improvising walking bass lines is a demanding undertaking that should be confronted not only by jazz bassists, but other instrumentalists as well. This article presents a simple process for creating swinging bass lines that will be valuable to teachers and students of jazz alike.
Worn strings are by far the most common cause of a bad tone and contribute to a lot of tuning problems. These simple tips will help you get the most out of your guitar.