Chord walk up/walk down lessons book

[tbirdman]

Any recommended books to learn chord walk ups and walk downs focused on country style?

[Pine]

Flatpicking Essentials Volume 1 covers this. It has sections on Repeating Bass Notes, Alternating Bass Lines, Walk-ups, Walk-downs, Leading Tones, Chromatic Walk-ups and Walk-downs, and Bass Runs-OldTime Style.

This subject is about 12 pages out of the 80 in this excellent book. Volume 1 covers Rhythm, bass runs, and fill licks. You will find it for sale at www.flatpick.com.

I bought the whole set of the electronic version, as well as the first 3 volumes in physical books as well. I really like these books, but Your Mileage Will Certainly Vary.

[tbirdman]

Thanks I will give it a shot.

[tbirdman]

Thanks for the advice on the book. I was having some issues with some walk ups I was trying to apply . I finally cracked open this book, and solved my problem which was a matter of timing and too many notes between chords. A lot of excellent material to work with in this book.

[Pine]

Glad you found it helpful. I should crack mine open again. I often find it beneficial to go back through material I finished a couple of years back.

[tbirdman]

The introductory chapter is worth the price of admission. The author made some compelling arguments that rather than memorizing tunes you need in the beginning to work on a good foundation of rhythm and timing.

Thanks to the book I was able to learn and play a decent rendition of Folsom Prison Blues with walk ups and alternating bass which I will play for my instructor today..