The blues bassline

In this extraordinary workshop with Carmelo Leotta you will feel the special connection between double bass and harmonica, bass and melody. As a blues and jazz musician, Carmelo is often on stage with harmonica players and will show you what is important when playing together.
As a double bass player, you will learn how to create a strong rhythmic and harmonic ground and how to make melodic offerings. As a harmonica player, you will learn how to make the bass line melodic for your free improvisation and how to use it to find your way back into the song – no matter how far away you may have been flying in the improvisation.
The workshop is aimed at double bass and harmonica players (diatonic, chromatic) who want to explore the interplay between bass lines and improvisation. It contains 10 lessons, 60 minutes each. The workshop will be held in German and English. In addition to your instrument, you should bring a lot of curiosity and a little enthusiasm for experimentation.

Carmelo Leotta
Carmelo Leotta is a Berlin-based blues and jazz musician and author. He performs in various musical formations and has published an online course on the blues bass line.
Carmelo Leotta
Blues bass lines. From Blues to Jazz

Location
ufafabrik, Studio 2, Viktoriastr. 10-18, 12105 Berlin

Schedule
Saturday: 10:00AM–5.30PM
Sunday: 10:30AM-2.00PM

Costs
165 €

Accommodation
guest house ufafabrik
(self booking)