Jazz bass lines book

Mike downes the jazz bass lines book chord music melody. Jazz bass stylings is designed to help make your bass playing sound like the real thing. Provides the aspiring jazz bassist with a thorough guide to walking bass lines. The blues in 12 keys, book i in the constructing walking jazz bass lines series is designed to give the aspiring bassist of all levels the tools and devices required to construct professional level jazz bass lines and to build a strong functional awareness of how to function as a professional bassist in any musical setting. With these jazz standard study guides you learn how to master your favorite jazz tunes on guitar.

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. If you know how to create a walking bass line, you can be more creative in your jazz playing. New release walking bass workshop pt ii rhythm changes. The recordings feature two separate versions of each etude. The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on which f pitch is written. It kind of looks like a notebook and my previous bass teacher had it which is the first time ive ever seen it. This is a simple yet thorough book on beginning bass lines. For this walking bass line im going to use only two scale patterns as the foundation for the whole thing. Books by steven mooney share book recommendations with. Pdf the jazz bass book download full pdf book download. A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines including playalong cd featuring ron carter bass builders the jazz bass line book advance music only 6 left in stock more on the way. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a 12 key facility for the jazz bassist.

This book teaches everything you need to know to create great bass lines. Jazz walking bass is designed to get you started on the correct path. The fundamentals of music are pitch and rhythm which are placed in a grid of five lines and four spaces called staff. Bass guitar jazz bass tab lesson walking bass line the blues in c. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method. Geddy lees big beautiful book of bass 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. 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. Probably the best walking bass book i have ever purchased. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys bass tab edition steven mooney on. Clifford browns practice routine, ray browns bass method, and patterns for jazz have been essential to my understanding of jazz bass technique. Geddy lees big beautiful book of bass this lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration. Jazz bass method books, walking and latin bass lines. The bill evans trio volume 3 19681974 creating jazz bass lines jim stinnett. First off, before we begin, it is important that you take a look at your skillset.

Most other books ive seen have been very similar in their approach, and while this book travels the same ground. Constructing walking jazz bass lines walking bass lines 3 book set for a limited time buy books 1 3 and take our walking bass workshop course free. The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f. The jazz bass line book advance music mike downes on. In this weeks lesson were looking at a very simple walking bass line through the chord changes of the jazz standard autumn leaves. Master the art of creating effective bass lines, develop your playing technique, and perform for family and friends all of the music in the book is presented in bass tab and notation. Intended for beginners and professionals alike, the book deals with playing in 2. Highly endorsed by john clayton fine jazz bassistcomposerarranger dir. 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. As a busy rhythm section clinician, i am thrilled to use and demonstrate this muchneeded and complete text. Get a hold of the fundamentals before tackling this. 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.

Learn 141 jazz guitar licks over common chords and chord progressions, including major and minor 251. In this lesson, we will show you a couple of jazz bass lines that will help to open your eyes to the use of chords and chromatics within jazz bass guitar playing. What this book does is patternize jazz chord shapes, scales, and arpeggios into exercises that make playing jazz bass lines second nature. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording from a new approach to jazz. This is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. Hey guys, i was hoping you could help me find a book full of the bass lines for a lot of jazz pieces. 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. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon. Steven mooney has 45 books on goodreads with 4167 ratings.

Rhythmically most swing bass lines sound best with quarter notes but are no means limited to that one rhythm. New release walking bass lines for guitar the blues in 12 keys book i. When you master this book, you will be playing good jazz bass. Recommended to me by my bass teacher, this book upped my game. As an active member of the new york city jazz scene, wallace has participated in jazz festivals, spoken and performed live on radio, and played at many prestigious jazz clubs and concert halls around the country. 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. Jazz bass explores the key ingredients necessary to play great jazz bass lines, including the sound, feel, foundation, and power. Throughout the course, you will learn techniques for playing effective walking bass lines over jazz chord changes. Walking jazz lines for bass ebook written by jay hungerford.

R 3 5 6 7 walking bass line theory basics chris fitzgerald. Were going to use basic chord tones and repetitive lines that will act as a springboard in developing your own lines. Sep 01, 2015 the jazz bass line book advance music mike downes on. Bass conversations episode 0003 walking bass lines, listening to the masters. The simplest walking bass line formula exactly where to. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method paperback, and all of mr mooneys series. All concepts are demonstrated using common jazz chord progressions. Resources on jazz bass killer walking bass blog medium. Chordal tone phrases, chordal subs, stacked triads, ii v7 i, and pivotal b5 lines.

There is no tab in this so it is great for reading practice and comes with a cd of truly great bass players playing jamerson bass lines. Constructing walking jazz bass lines is a new series of instructional method books for the double bassist and electric. An easytouse, stepbystep approach to basic theory is given as a foundation, and then the essential stylesand many styles within each styleare explored from the bass point of view. Learn how bass lines follow the chords and structure of a song. Jan 30, 2019 learn 141 jazz guitar licks over common chords and chord progressions, including major and minor 251. My goal for this book is to make the process of studying the master bass players more accessible. Mel bay this comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. The latin bass book is the finest work, in a practical approach, yet written. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iv building a. There are a couple of exceptions as youll see but for the most part were looking at one line for ascending and one line for descending. This is an indepth look at the heart and soul of jazz bass playing.

Rather than arm you with a few examples of walking bass lines, this book will show. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz. Here you fill find jazz walking bass line books, excellent resources for learning to play jazz. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i walking bass lines. The walking lines and solos presented here are derived from the jazz tradition. This paper describes a contourbased algorithm for the realtime automatic generation of jazz walking bass lines, following a given harmonic progression.

A supplemental resource of jazz bass lines, book 2 institute for creative music, 2015 these volumes give a. Feb 12, 2011 bass guitar jazz bass tab lesson walking bass line the blues in c. Jazz bass lines book i walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b.

Walking jazz lines for bass by jay hungerford books on. Simple walking bass line for jazz beginners talkingbass. Nov 28, 2018 walking bass lines are not just for jazz players. The jazz bass line book by mike downes is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Book iii covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 choruses. Here are our recommendations for books on walking jazz bass and on. Books by steven mooney author of constructing walking jazz. A slightly embellished version of this kind of line would also be typical of a basic boogie woogie type bass line, as in the following example. Adding walking bass lines to chords is great fun and will make you a good accompanist. Mel bay the bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. Bass guitar jazz bass tab lesson walking bass line the. Complete jazz bass book book mel bay publications, inc.

A guide to creating supportive jazz bass lines, book 1 and the low down. An absolute must have hands down the series delivers on how to walk the walk and talk the talk constructing walking jazz bass lines, book 1. Walkin the blues by steven mooney walkin the blues walking bass line transcription includes bass tab. Packed full of clearly presented approaches for walking bass, along with exercises and transcriptions that can keep you busy for years. This book is genuinely one of the best bass books out there. 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.

By learning to play this material you will immediately sound more mature. Latin or straight8th note bass lines can be embellished by adding an 8th note on the offbeat of beats two and four. Hexatonics inside improvisation series vol 7 jerry bergonzi. The worldwide leader in jazz improvisation educational materials for over 50 years. For ascending lines im using the scale degrees 1 2 3 5. 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. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording from a new approach to jazz improvisation volume 54.

This is one of the bibles for bass players as james jamerson is one of the true bass greats. The right approach to getting fine jazz soloing together on bass. I am now personally excited to schedule walking bassics into my own study rotation. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal. Standard lines book iii bass tab edition jazz walking. Bass dvds bass improvisation bass lines books bass play alongs. Dec 28, 2015 walking jazz lines for bass ebook written by jay hungerford. This is the 2nd page of our upright bass jazz bass method books which we also include books on walking. How to keep your bass lines interesting learn jazz standards. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book iii water fall publishing.

Here you fill find jazz walking bass line books, excellent resources for learning to play jazz walking bass lines. Walking bass lines for guitar jazz guitar workshop series. The first section of the book, bass songs, contains tabbed versions of bass lines from example songs. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read walking jazz lines for bass. Lines in the style of wes, metheny, benson, and more. Wallace stelzer is a professional jazz bass player and content creator from houston, texas. Chords, soloing, theory, vocabulary, and more in each book. The jazz bass line book by mike downes, 978395480, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In this example, the bass line consists of simple arpeggiations of each chord, giving the overall effect of a simple blues bass line. Jazz bass books constructing walking jazz bass lines. I am working with this book for almost 2 years and still havent explored it all. Learning how to construct walking bass lines is the easiest and fastest way to start really learning your fingerboard. The material presented here is the exact same material that i have used for many years while learning and teaching walking bass lines.