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The Jazz Bass Book: Technique and Tradition (Bass Player Musician's Library)

by John Goldsby

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Publisher Comments:

This book is part player's manual, part historical profile, and part musical portrait. It explores in-depth all facets of jazz bass playing - from the development of "walking" and other techniques, to the human and musical interaction inside a rhythm section, to the bassists who made their instrument an integral part of America's greatest art form. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by every important jazz bassist. These achievements are explained both conceptually and technically, helping musicians and fans alike understand the art and craft of jazz bass playing. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods, and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plus rhythm section allows readers to hear technical examples from the book, presented in slow and fast versions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chord progressions.

Book News Annotation:

Aimed at bass players and jazz fans, this volume presents a history of jazz bass along with a discussion of some of the techniques of great players. Goldsby, a columnist for Bass Player magazine, includes profiles of more than 70 jazz bassists, placing their contributions in the context of the art form's development. The CD contains 47 technical examples and play-along tracks as well as notation in PDF format for selected tracks.
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More than a player's manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century American music. 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. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plus rhythm section allows readers to hear technical examples from the book, presented in slow and fast versions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chord progressions and song forms.

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For bass players and jazz fans, this book sheds light on the art and craft of jazz bass. Companion CD provides technical examples and play-along tracks.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780879307165

Foreword:

Carter, Ron

Publisher:

Backbeat Books

Foreword by:

Carter, Ron

Foreword:

Carter, Ron

Author:

Goldsby, John

Location:

San Francisco

Subject:

Jazz

Subject:

Songbooks

Subject:

Musical Instruments - Strings

Subject:

Music - Jazz

Subject:

Double bass

Subject:

Songbooks - General

Subject:

Genres & Styles - Jazz

Copyright:

2002

Series:

Bass player musician's library

Series Volume:

65

Publication Date:

20020931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

140

Dimensions:

28 cm. +

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The Jazz Bass Book: Technique and Tradition (Bass Player Musician's Library) Used Trade Paper John Goldsby

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Product details 140 pages Backbeat Books - 2013-05-17 English 9780879307165 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, More than a player's manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century American music. 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. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plus rhythm section allows readers to hear technical examples from the book, presented in slow and fast versions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chord progressions and song forms.

"Synopsis" by Gardners, For bass players and jazz fans, this book sheds light on the art and craft of jazz bass. Companion CD provides technical examples and play-along tracks.