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20.54Level 25 — walking bass
Rhythm Changes is excellent walking-bass practice.
A-section strategy:
beat 1: root/chord tone
beat 2: chord tone
beat 3: next harmony preparation
beat 4: approach next root.
At faster tempo, simplicity is critical.