This’ll have you grooving in no time

Jon Liebman
August 31, 2025

Just because it’s called “walking bass” doesn’t mean it has to be fast — or complicated. In fact, if you’re just getting started, the key is to keep it simple and focus on the groove.

In this week’s Essence of Groove video, I’ll show you how to build a walking bass line using just four notes per chord. It’s easy to play, it sounds great, and it’ll have you walking straight through a 12-bar blues with total confidence.

By the end of the video, you won’t just be copying a line — you’ll actually understand how it works, so you can start making your own.

Watch the video, then leave a comment below with your takeaways.
Let’s play bass!
—Jon