The Chromatic approach notes are used in the jazz walking bass line to create forward motion in the bass line and also to create " tension and release " , an important part of the jazz bassists vocabulary .
The chromatic approach note exercises below are applied to Rhythm changes walking bass lines and are excerpts from the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Series Book II - Rhythm changes in 12 keys. bass tab edition
Example 1
Chromatic approach from below.
Example 2
The Chromatic approach from below.
