Jazz and jazz fusion Bass guitar

a walking bass line

the introduction of electric bass in jazz fusion, in rock world, helped bassists play in high-volume stadium concerts powerful amplifiers, because easier amplify electric bass double bass (the latter prone feedback in high-volume settings). electric bass has both accompaniment , soloing role in jazz. in accompaniment, bassist may perform walking basslines traditional tunes , jazz standards, playing smooth quarter note lines imitate double bass. called walking bass line because of way rises , falls using scale notes , passing notes.

for latin or salsa tunes , rock-infused jazz fusion tunes, electric bass may play rapid, syncopated rhythmic figures in coordination drummer, or lay down low, heavy groove.

in jazz setting, electric bass tends have more expansive solo role in popular styles. in rock settings, bass guitarist may have few short bass breaks or brief solos during concert. during jazz concert, jazz bassist may have number of lengthy improvised solos, called blowing in jazz parlance. whether jazz bassist comping (accompanying) or soloing, aim create rhythmic drive , timefeel creates sense of swing , groove . information on notable jazz bassists, see list of jazz bassists article.