Charley Sabatino
Mini Lesson-Walking Lines
Second only to soloing (improvisation), no subject is more feared or misunderstood by students than walking lines. It seems that they feel it is an advanced skill that they are either not ready for or is not applicable to them because it is just for playing jazz. While it is MOST prevalent in jazz, it is also present in other styles and proficiency in walking lines will aid in all aspects of playing. Ok, you may ask...how? Well, walking lines require the ability to "think ah