10 Tootsie – Bass Rhythm

1.1 Listen and Play

After you listen to Tootsie played by the horns on the reference track, its time to play Tootsie!

1.2 Study Guide

Basic Vocabulary - Blues Scale
If you need help in developing vocabulary for improvisation using the blues scale for Tootsie, it is suggested that you work through the Beginner's Corner Lessons 1-4. (Start with Lesson 1 here) For players with experience, you will find Beginner's Corner Lessons 9-12 & Intermediate Corner Lessons 1-2 helpful. (Start with Lesson 9 here)

Expanding Vocabulary - Chord Scales, Pentatonic Scales and Pairs

Special Vocabulary

These scales will help you find and develop vocabulary for the alternate II-V changes introduced in Tootsie.

1.3 Bass Lines in the Rhythm Section

Use your open play track below to work on various vocabulary concepts introduced in the text. The traditional blues form is shown below to help guide you through the chord changes.