Posted by AW on February 09, 2004 at 09:00:00:
In Reply to: Reading chord changes/bass lines posted by Me on February 08, 2004 at 17:18:20:
I am also learning to construct bass lines. I find it difficult to do what a string bass does: play constantly without taking breaths or swallowing saliva. This probably explains why tubas more often play two beats per measure rather than a four beat walking bass. The tubists I listen to doing walking bass lines frequently (but not always) leave out a note or two, obviously to take a breath, etc.
I would like to see a publication directed to bass lines on the tuba, a rather different instrument from any of the string bass types. Perhaps some BBS members could give us some tips on dealing with the differences between tubas and string basses?
Allen Walker