Jazz Bass
Recommended Books
The Bass Tradition: Past, Present, Future by
The Bass Tradition is an incredible collection of 36 famous bass solos and lines from 18 masters written in bass clef, including Jimmy Blanton, Milt Hinton, Oscar Pettiford, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Sam Jones, Richard Davis, Stanley Clarke, and Michael Moore. Titles: Body and Soul * Sophisticated Lady * Stardust * But Not for Me * All the Things You Are * April in Paris * Stella * Like Someone in Love * Confirmation * and many more. Essential for every bass player's library!
Call Number: M55.C66 B3Publication Date: 1985
Building Jazz Bass Lines Book by
In this book/online audio access pack, bass legend Ron Carter illustrates step by step the basic concepts of creating bass lines; constructing lines using non-harmonic tones and diverse rhythms; playing in fast tempos; and developing tone and pitch. Includes online audio access using the unique code printed in the book with an all-star rhythm section and isolated bass parts, so players can listen to Ron play the sample written lines, practice them with the audio tracks, then create their own lines with the guitar, piano and drums backing them up. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Call Number: MT330.C37 B8 1998Publication Date: 1998
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