Backbeat books the jazz bass bookdouble bass thomann uk. C major scale in two octaves from bass guitar scale manual authors. Theres a lot of debate in the bass world about how to actually teach this material, but it remains an extremely important text and is a part of the education of most bass players. This work is based on research about technical exercises and method books used by. Violin, first guitar, second guitar, double bass 11 arrangements in the style of django reinhardt and stephane grappelli. While the double bass or its bass viol ancestor was not originally conceived as a predominantly soloistic or melodic instrument, due to its low range, there is a history of solo literature for bass which began in the classical period. 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. Double bass sheet music and music books sheet music plus. Giovanni bottesini concerto for double bass no 2 in b minor duration. This is an evergrowing archive of pdf and mp3 resources for double bassists. More than a players manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century american music. Our expert tutors cover a diverse range of styles including jazz, classical, blues and more. We have over 150 freely available lessons, interviews transcriptions, and articles to help you learn the double bass.
Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method 79sb all for strings book 2 string bass sound innovations for string orchestra sound development. One month now on the double bass 2 years previous on acoustic bass guitar i have to recomend. Thomas on sonny rollins album saxophone collosus and ol orleansnew orleans second line feel 149 bpm listen to dr. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. All instrumentations double bass 909 double bass, piano duet 581 b flat, e flat, c and bass c 154 bass clef instruments 36 timpani 16 2 double basses duet double bass, orchestra 10 double basses ensemble 5 string quintet. The list below includes all pages in the category for double bass. This book is not intended as a compendium of every possible pattern or harmonic approach. Tons of runs for the contemporary pianist by laverne. The role of the bass in latin music is primarily to hold down the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of the tune. You may notice that certain phrases appear in many solos. A staple in classical music, as well as dance and jazz bands, the double bass can be played with a bow, or by plucking the strings with your fingers. The ultimate guide to the perfect bass setup version 1. Playing two bass drums or using a double bass drum pedal can prove to be very challenging. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method 79sb.
With hundreds of warmups, beats, and fills, this is the most comprehensive double bass book on the market. Double bassist gaelen mccormick has been performing and teaching these 430 etudes on her youtube. These are my desert island classical double bass technique books. The capacity of a bassist to fully support an ensemble is something that can be. This sheet music accompanies nate browns video drum lesson demonstrating the. It offers high quality pdf sheet music files with audio mp3 and mp3 accompaniment files plus interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. The worldwide leader in jazz improvisation educational materials for over 50 years. Some of the finest performers and teachers of jazz appear at these workshops. It illustrates his use of various intervals as double. See also for double bass arr, scores featuring the double bass. For when you have to learn to play the bass right now. Jamey aebersold jazz playalong volume 111, 112, 1, 120, 128 pdf download. The bassment free bass guitar transcriptions in standard. As im sure you have heard before, practice makes perfect.
Play now the wonderful piece for doublebass and piano by domenico dragonetti. Shop the worlds widest selection of jazz double bass sheet music, music books, scores and more. Download now and take your bass playing to the next level. All instrumentations double bass 909 double bass, piano duet 581 b flat, e flat, c and bass c 154 bass clef instruments 36 timpani 16 2 double basses duet double bass, orchestra 10. Browse double bass music books including collections for wellknown jazz, pop and rock tunes arranged for double bass solo and bass quartet. Books and videos, at gollihur music upright basses, pickups. Gary karr double bass original vomit exercise lesson excerpt duration. Pay attention, burn through this as fast as you can, and you. How to create bass lines 5 ostinato or riff bass an ostinato is a repeated rhythmicmelodic. This book organizes the left hand into a precise measuring device, with diatonic, semichromatic, and chromatic positions that use the thumb as an anchor point. The electric bass and double bass are two different instruments sharing a common function.
A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members. Recommended classical and jazz study materials for double. I have not seen it mentioned here on tb, but it really helped me structure walking bass lines on the bass guitar. Books and videos, at gollihur music upright basses. Note tree exercise,the jazz ride meditation,the charleston warm down,the 20 minute groove,making the most of your metronome 17 double bass drumming 80 double bass drum technique,alternating strokes, latin variations, enhanced rock grooves,sixteenth note variations, bass drum reinforcement, double bass fills, double bass shuffles, latin. New method for double bass the standard for over 100 years in double bass education. Many of them are contributions from readers over the years. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of.
By the 1950s, the double bass found its way into many popular groups at the dawn of rocknrolls inception, including notable favorites like bill haley and the comets. An excellent choice for serious students, each book includes a cd with performances, piano accompaniments, and printable pdf scores. An incredible 400 songs from the jazz giants of the last 40 years. With so many choices it can be hard to choose, so we share whats worked for us and our students. 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. Purchase here bass drum control by colin bailey hal leonard written for single bass drum but adaptable for double bass, this longtime favorite helps players develop the ability to play the bass drum fluently. Favourite double bass method books discover double bass. Nov 06, 2012 bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass.
The best bass tab books bass tab white pages legendary bass guitar songs the. Once a player can navigate a tunes harmony confidently, then rhythm can more easily come to the foreground. Editors foreword the role of the bass in latin music is primarily to hold down the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of the tune. Jamey aebersold jazz does not accept liability for incorrect spelling, printing errors including prices, incorrect manufacturers specifications, or grammatical inaccuracies in any product included in the jamey aebersold jazz catalog or website. Applicable taxes if any will be added prior to checkout. Here are some tips to aid you in mastering these bass blues licks. Youll find your jazz double bass music at sheet music plus. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. Giovanni bottesini concerto for double bass no 2 in b minor. With this book, you will practice foot control exercises, and increase your endurance, independence, and creativity.
Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more. And here is a small sample of great books of transcriptions from a range of artists, many including performance and gear notes. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method essential elements 2000 for strings. Possession of this collection will enable any musician, independently of level and experience in jazz improvisation mastery, learn the basic styles and genres of jazz, and eventually become a true expert in this. Essential elements strings book 3 hal leonard online.
The collection of material of this book is, in our opinion, the basics to playing bass guitar for some event. This includes works originally scored for solo double bass. Two examples include bass by the bay calypso 145 bpm listen to st. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double. 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. The function of a bass player in the jazz combo is to work with the piano player and drummer to provide both a harmonic and rhythmic stability for the tune. Bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players. Gleaned from years of teaching, performance, and listening experience bass players at all levels will benefit from studying the numerous exercises, grooves, and musical examples offered in this book. Sep 29, 2014 gary karr double bass original vomit exercise lesson excerpt duration. Just found the best bass notation site in the universe, also offering tab to the lesser bass mortals, just cannot understand why it took me so long to find you. This sheet music accompanies nate browns video drum lesson demonstrating the most common double bass drum patterns along with some drum fill applications. Simplified higher technique for double bass petracchis technique book is another pivotal work in bass technique. Jazz bass, tobias, rickenbacker and musicman, among.
Browns book, bass method, designed for expert and beginner alike. This book contains the main afrolatin styles of bass playing as well as sections on latin jazz bass. You can browse the lesson categories below or use the search bar to find what you need. As the world gets closer together, having a working knowledge of latin bass playing will increasingly be a prerequisite for any professional, improving bassist. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazzs online jazz handbook. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. For example, when you do steps 1, 2, or 3 above, you are creating the most basic kinds of ostinato. If youve got something youd like shared with the general bass public, this site is an easy way to do it. There are onemeasure and twomeasure beat patterns and fills, followed by six double. I highly recommend our summer jazz workshops which are offered in the u. Click the buy now button to be taken to gumroad, our secure download provider. Dedicate at least 3060 minutes each day to playing the bass. I feel honored to be able to vicariously study with the best upright player in the history of commercial and jazz.
Clair, richard the imperial method for the doublebass. Modern walking bass technique volume 1 by mike richmond, available from ped xing music you can find it on the web. But if youre really looking for a walking jazz bass line book, then in alphabetical order ed friedland, ed fuqua, jay hungerford, and bob magnusson all have good books, each with a little different approach. Note tree exercise,the jazz ride meditation,the charleston warm down,the 20 minute groove,making the most of your metronome 17 double bass drumming 80 double bass drum technique,alternating strokes, latin variations, enhanced rock grooves,sixteenth note variations,bass drum reinforcement, double bass fills, double bass shuffles, latin. 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. Doublebass sheet music to download top quality pdfs. The bassment is a mean machine groove for bass players.
This book is designed to help you learn to play this passionate and beautiful music. Drums premium grade 34 drum book with 17 drum lesson sheets. Topics bass jazz method collection opensource language english. See all eric beaule bass music transcription ebooks. In the following thesis i dont discuss techniques used in jazz. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. To the casual listener there is certainly a lot of repetition in most latin bass lines. See all aidan hampson bass music transcription ebooks. Essential technique for strings book 3 further develops music skills for the intermediate and advancing student.
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