Uncle Dave, thanks for taking the time to explain your approach to us. I find it very helpful.

My teacher is working on this very thing with me. My biggest problem is left hand independence. Meaning, trying to keep a left hand bass pattern solid while you comp or solo with the right hand. This is not very easy. Especially for an old dog like myself.

Right now I'm working on a shuffle beat / bass line in the key of G major. I'm also soloing with my right hand using the blues scales. After a few months my left hand is starting to get automatic with this beat. I've already mastered the left hand boogie like the bass line in Jailhouse rock. After I master the shuffle it's on to something more complex.

I also practice with some songs such as My Girl and Pretty Woman. Those bass lines are straight foward and are a signature part of those songs.

Great Topic, thanks!!!


[This message has been edited by kbrkr (edited 11-20-2004).]