Start by breaking down the slow blues bass line into manageable sections. Practice each section slowly at first, focusing on accuracy and feel. Gradually increase your speed while maintaining the groove. Use the backing track to solidify your timing and develop that deep, slow blues feel. As you progress, challenge yourself by improvising within the bass line pattern to make it your own.
Part 2: Shift your focus to mastering the blues walkups. Practice these in isolation first to ensure smooth transitions. Once comfortable, begin incorporating the walkups into your arrangement, blending them seamlessly with the bass line. Use the backing track to test your timing and fluidity, aiming to create a cohesive and expressive blues groove.
Work through each lick slowly, focusing on capturing the nuances of the blues style. Once you’re comfortable, start incorporating these licks into your arrangement of the blues or 'Stormy Monday.' Pay attention to how each lick flows with the overall feel of the tune, and use the backing track to refine your timing and expression.
Begin by learning the song in sections, focusing on the melody and chord changes to internalize the slow, soulful feel. Pay special attention to the techniques that create the gospel sound, such as subtle chord voicings and phrasing, and practice these techniques separately before integrating them into the full piece. Once comfortable, apply the concepts to other blues pieces, experimenting with incorporating the slow, soulful gospel feel into your own arrangements. Finally, practice along with the backing track to ensure your timing and emotional depth are maintained.