Jazz upright bass book

Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and userfriendly. Certainly unaccompanied works for string instruments have. For aesthetics, it has maple back, sides and neck with arched back construction. Ive worked through a lot of various systems through the years, but these. In addition, you can find their piano accompaniments and playalong cds to help develop your bass playing skills. Unavailable finally, youll find all of the real books that are written for bass or f instruments. This upright double bass comes in size 44 and it is operated upright like most double basses. The jazz bass line book by mike downes is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. In this informationpacked dvd, bassist ed friedland reveals the technical and stylistic details behind professional jazz upright performance.

I highly recommend our summer jazz workshops which are offered in the u. Giving the bassist reading bass tab access to information used by professional level jazz upright bass players. Textbook for jazz bass by john goldsby, reference book for double bass, textbook, history book and biography in one, life and work of more than 70 bassists. The jazz bass book technique and tradition by john goldsby foreword by ron carter goldsby is a respected bass player and bass player magazine columnist. Tons of runs for the contemporary pianist by laverne. Depending on the players size and skill level, there are different models you should consider. Jeff is a master teacher and provides an invaluable resource in this visually appealing book. Backbeat books the jazz bass bookdouble bass thomann uk. This book is a compilation of standard jazz tunes combined into one large text, and is used by jazz musicians all over the world. Students studying jazz upright bass will also use the new real book from sher music.

It includes exercises, his etudes, walking bass lines and tons of photos on technique. Goldsbys book documents jazz bass players and their techniques from a historical perspective. It is distinct from the precision bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental frequency. Dedicate at least 3060 minutes each day to playing the bass. About 15 years ago, i discovered george vance and his progressive repertoire books. Until about 1970, most jazz bassists played the acoustic, upright bass, also known as the double bass. Our expert tutors cover a diverse range of styles including jazz, classical, blues and more. This is a nice websiteblog about playing upright bass. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Vintage upright basses and used double basses at upton bass. These are not only important to know, they contain very important harmonic lessons that can help us understand any other jazz standard. Upright bass is the anchor in many jazz combos and you can learn how to play with study and practice.

Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes, keep the time flow or pulse steady, and keep the form of the song together. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel. I feel honored to be able to vicariously study with the best upright player in the history of commercial and jazz. He worked with pat metheny and joni mitchell, and recorded albums as a solo artist and band leader.

These are my desert island classical double bass technique books. This book captures the stories about jamils travels playing bass around the world with bb king, ahmad jamal and many jazz greats, his jazz advocacy, and starting the memphis in may festival. Instructional exercises book upright basses, pickups. More than a players manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century american music. Anything written by ed friedland is good, the complete bass method published by hal leonard is great. The ultimate challenge jeff bradetichs magnum opus on double bass technique is an incredibly well put together resource on all things double bass. It is considered to be a member of the violin family, and it has the lowest pitch in that family. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in. Standard lines jazz bass book uprightelectric ebay. You can browse the lesson categories below or use the search bar to find what you need. December 1, 1951 september 21, 1987 was an american jazz bassist who was a member of weather report from 1976 to 1981. Jb100 rufus reids the evolving bassist is a classic, must have book for any kind of player interested in jazz playing. Sids ahead bassline sids ahead bass solo time was bassline time was solo videos.

The fender jazz bass or j bass is the second model of electric bass created by leo fender. The upright bass supports the low end of the string ensemble as well as many jazz and folk groups. If you know how to create a walking bass line, you can be more creative in your jazz playing. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. This firstofitskind work is filled with transcriptions, historical and technical information, discographies and more. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist. The jazz standards playbook learn jazz standards the.

A walking bass line is a more creative form of bass playing than the other swing styles because you choose new notes each time you play the same song. Diminished and whole tone scales are covered for the avid reader. Not really a beginners book, it is a fairly intensive study on finger positions, scales, and chords, using the familiar exerciseetude format. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal and slashchord harmony, ballads, and much more. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The jazz standards playbook walks you through indepth studies of what i call my 10 master jazz standards. Jazz bass books constructing walking jazz bass lines. Bass improvisation, walking bass lines, jazz phrasing, jazz play alongs, and transcriptions are all part of the complete collection of jazz method books and dvds from lemur music.

Lifetime achievement award, pittsburgh jazz society, duquesne university, outstanding dedication to bass performance and pedagogy and lifetime achievement award from bass player magazine 2008. An upright bass, also known as the bass or double bass, is a stringed musical instrument that is played either by plucking its strings pizzicato or with a bow arco. The jazz bass fender american original 60s jazz bass. Lemur stocks dozens of arco technique books, bowing studies, and fingering methods for upright bass. When i was 18 years old, i new that i wanted to play the bass somehow for a living. Is hip hop the grandchild of be bop he applies himself quite well to the serious subjects at hand. Back in 1960, when fender launched their deluxe model bass, it was designed as a stablemate to the companys upmarket jazzmaster guitar that had been recently introduced. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double. Jazz bass on top lefthand technique book by andy mckee drawing upon years of performance and teaching, master jazz bassist andy mckee has developed a jazz based lefthand fingering technique to strengthen your skills and technique. The bass lines are good and one simple addition to know is that just about any chordwalking bass line, you can always use a leading tone that is, 12 step below to whatever is the next chord. It is conventionally a member of an orchestras string section and is also used. His book, the jazz bass book, is an indepth look at the tradition, history.

He touches on just about everything important to a jazz bass player. Hal leonard jazz upright bass dvd featuring ed friedland. Professional advice for the performing upright bassist. The best books for a bassist to read and learn from. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys new 2hr mp3 playalong free download featuring all chord progressions in 12 keys from part ii of the book available from website.

This book presents 1,001 melodic gems played over dozens of the most important chord progressions heard in jazz. Reddits loudest and most intune community of bassists electric, acoustic, upright, and otherwise. Upright bass method and study books, simandl, hrabe, solo music, montanari, etudes, 8006002689, lowest prices. Jazz upright bass featuring ed friedland hal leonard online. Jazz bass soloing fundamental changes music book publishing. The double bass might have the same amount of strings as a bass guitar. With the exception of the bass players in the trios bill evans led, bassists remained in the background with the drummer, forming the rhythm section, while the saxophonist, trumpeter, or vocalist handled the melody and led the band. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists, including ray brown, eddie gomez, charles mingus, milt hinton and many others. Larger than the cello, buying a double bass can be more difficult than other string instruments since they tend to be more expensive. Fly me to the moon double bass lesson upright and electric bassist, jared plane presents his new ongoing series of video tutorials focusing on creating walking.

Some of the finest performers and teachers of jazz appear at these workshops. Recommended classical and jazz study materials for double. Upright double bass instruments, accessories, parts, pickups, amplifiers and more. As im sure you have heard before, practice makes perfect. Purchase your copy of upright bass the musical life and legacy of jamil nasser. The body shape is also different from the precision bass, in that the precision bass has a symmetrical lower bout on the body, designed after the. This book, like the one above obrien is a must have book for any serious student or professional embarking on a career of playing the double bass. Bass arpeggios are a great resource for both practicing finger exercises as well as learning the fundamental components of chords every practice routine should include some kind of incorporation of finger exercise both for developing dexterity and finger independence as well as understanding chords from a fundamental perspective and how they relate to one another musically. The unaccompanied double bass solo is a relatively new medium in both jazz and classical common practice. The bass playalong series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Rhythm embellishments lesson john goldsby truefire. Books and videos, at gollihur music upright basses, pickups.

Slap it funk studies for the electric bass by tony oppenheim should be on every bass players book shelf. Its accompanying accessories are a wellpadded bag for safety, bridge and 2 sets of strings. Upright bass method and study books string emporium. In this informationpacked dvd bassist ed friedland reveals the technical and stylistic details behind professional jazz upright performance. The material presented in this book is exactly the same as the e standard notation volume. Feb 20, 2019 this upright double bass comes in size 44 and it is operated upright like most double basses. Part 4 is jazz bass line examples over standard jazz chord construction. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. Ray browns bass method instructional exercises book at gollihur.

Ray browns bass method essential scales, patterns and exercises legendary, prolific jazz bassist and teacher ray brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this book. Piano songbooks and sheet music guitar, bass and folk instruments educational piano vocal choral and classroom church music band, jazz and orchestra solo instrumental drums and percussion classical trade and reference books software and music technology instruments and accessories featured series playalong series. Jazz at lincoln centers jazz academy 115,437 views. An editorial on how versatility can make for a more interesting and successful career in playing the upright bass. Players began using the double bass in jazz in the 1890s to supply the lowpitched walking basslines that outlined the chord progressions of the songs. Ray browns bass method instructional exercises book at. For example for a one octave scale on the bass guitar starting on a on the e string you would usually use a moveable scale.

A double bassists guide to refining performance practices by murray grodner. New 2hr mp3 playalong free download featuring all chord progressions in 12 keys from part ii of the book available from. George traveled to japan to work with shinichi suzuki and was one of the first to teach bass to preschool students. Im an electric bass player of several years who swapped to the double, and it. His bass playing employed funk, lyrical solos, bass chords, and innovative harmonics. Technique and tradition john goldsby book with audio. Fly me to the moon double bass lesson upright and electric bassist, jared plane presents his new ongoing series of. Jazz method, learn to play jazz bass, upright bass, double. Jazz upright bass jazz bass lessions featuring ed friedland. Upright bass lessons in hendersonville music academy of wnc.

In this informationpacked dvd, bassist ed friedland reveals the technical and stylistic details behind playing professional jazz upright bass through live band demonstrations and detailed, stepbystep analysis. Its definitely not super modern, but its an amazingly simple walk through the fundamentals. Why users choose us there are many things our users love about groove3, but a couple always stand out at the top when asked why people choose us as their learning resource. Jazz real book pdf volume 1, 2, 3 c, eb, bb minedit. Jazz bass is the use of the double bass or bass guitar to improvise accompaniment comping basslines and solos in a jazz or jazz fusion style. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass. Through live band demonstrations and detailed stepbystep analysis ed shows you how to.

Using backing track one, begin by isolating the top two strings of the bass and play four notes from each arpeggio in each bar 14 notes. Jazz studies, bluegrass howtos, tuning in 5ths, all the genres have method books and lemur stocks those also. Find that old double bass your heart desires, be it a classic french bass, czech double bass, a fine italian bass from yesteryear or even a prescott bass. Walking bass tabs the blues in 12 keys jazz walking bass. Great book, very inspiring writing, but progresses a little bit too fast if you ask me. Here are some tips to aid you in mastering these bass blues licks.