Download or read book Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book Iv Building a 12 Key Facility for the Jazz Bassist written by Steven Mooney and published by Steven Mooney. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume discusses how to create bass lines for various common jazz chord progressions, as well as the use of tritones, accents and phrasing, and minor key issues. With a foreword.

Download or read book Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book V Building a 12 Key Facility for the Jazz Bassist written by Steven Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building a 12 key Facility for the Jazz Bassist Pt. II - Methods for practicing scales, modes & arpeggios. While Building a 12 key Facility Pt. I Book IV in the "Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines " series for the upright & electric bassist focuses on practicing jazz standard and bebop chord progressions in 12 keys, a task practised rigorously by the masters of the jazz idiom. Building a 12 key Facility Pt. II Book V in the "Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines" series outlines the various approaches used to build instrumental facility through the study of scales, modes and arpeggios. Included are the Major and Melodic minor scales, arpeggios and modes in 12 keys, Bebop scales, Blues scales, Major and Minor pentatonic scales and the Harmonic minor scale all in 12 keys. Also included are the symmetric scales: Whole tone, Diminished & Augmented scales in triad and 7th chord formations. Incorporating these techniques into the daily practice routine will solidify the core foundational structures required for the improvising musician of all genres. Scale studies are utilised by the bassist to learn harmony and instrumental facility while building dexterity, flexibilty and stamina. The 12 key exercise drills in this book are used as an aid to building muscle memory and training the ear. An excellent resource of information for bass players and music teachers of all levels Practicing scales and having a dedicated daily practice routine are at the core of professional musicians worldwide.

Download or read book CONSTRUCTING WALKING JAZZ BASS LINES Book I WALKING BASS LINES the Blues in 12 Keys Bass Tab Edition written by Steven Mooney and published by Waterfall Publishing House. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I -The Blues in 12 Keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking bass lines in the jazz tradition. Part 1 demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to provide forward motion into bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. Part I includes triads, 7th chords, voice leading, playing over the bar line, chord substitutions, pedal points, harmonic anticipation and chromatic approach notes. The exercises are designed to give the Electric Bassist strong jazz bass lines in the bottom register of the instrument. As an added bonus for the Electric Bassist Part 1 provides a complete study of the Blues in F whilst in the first and open positions. This is an excellent technique builder. Part 2 expands on the lessons and techniques used in Part 1 providing the bassist with the previous devices used in professional level bass lines in all 12 keys. Included is over 150 choruses of Jazz Blues lines in all 12 keys using the whole register of the instrument. There are many advanced principles applied in the following bass lines whilst never losing sight of the functioning principle of the bass in the jazz idiom. To provide a strong foundation of rhythm and harmony for the music being played & providing support for the melody and or soloist.

Download or read book CONSTRUCTING WALKING JAZZ BASS LINES Book II Walking Bass Lines RHYTHM CHANGES in 12 KEYS BASS TAB EDITION written by Steven Mooney and published by Steven Mooney. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhythm Changes like the " Blues " is an essential part of the Jazz musicians vocabulary. Book II in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines series Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys provides various insights into how the Rhythm Changes song form may be approached by the Jazz Bassist. Part I outlines the Rhythm Changes form and provides examples of how to construct walking jazz bass lines using voice leading, chromatic passing tones, pedal points, tri-tone substitutions, and harmonic anticipation. Part II provides an in-depth look at the Rhythm Changes A sections and shows the common chord substitutions used by the bebop musicians when improvising. Part III provides an in-depth look at the Bridge or B section providing various chord substitutions used when improvising and walking bass lines. Part IV outlines Rhythm Changes in 12 keys using all the previous lesson topics and bass line examples outlined in the book. Included are over 100 choruses of professional jazz bass lines in all 12 keys. Suitable for the beginning to advanced electric bassist.

Download or read book CONSTRUCTING WALKING JAZZ BASS LINES Book II Walking Bass Lines RHYTHM CHANGES in 12 KEYS written by Steven Mooney and published by Steven Mooney. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys is Book II in the " Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines " series for the Double Bassist and Electric Jazz Bassist. Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys compliments Book I " The Blues in 12 Keys " by following on with an in depth study of " must know " Jazz chord progressions for the aspiring Jazz Bassist. Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys is a complete guide demonstrating how to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz tradition. Part 1 of the book outlines and demonstrates the various techniques used by professional Jazz Bassists to provide forward motion and a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation into bass lines. Part 2 of the book outlines Rhythm Changes in 12 keys with over 70 choruses of professional jazz bass lines. for Beginner to Advanced students.

Download or read book Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book III Walking Bass Lines Standard Lines written by Steven Mooney and published by Steven Mooney. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standard Lines, Book III in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines series for the Double Bassist and Electric Bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standard tradition. Book III covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 choruses of professional jazz bass lines as an example. Part I outlines the Modes and the chord scale relationships and the fundamental knowledge required to be able to build the diatonic triads and 7th chords in any key. Examples are given in the " 2 " feel and " 4 " feel walking bass style enabling the bassist to develop a strong rhythmic and harmonic foundation. More advanced bass line construction examples including voice leading and mode substitutions and mode applications related to specific jazz chord progressions are also outlined. Part II outlines the Symmetric Scales as well as the Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale related to the Minor II V I progression. Provided are written examples of the Symmetric Scales and the chord scale relationships and how to apply the use of the Symmetric Scales over popular jazz chord progressions. The Minor II V I is outlined and compared to the Major II V I outlining the differences with the suggested scale uses applied to common jazz chord progressions. Part III outlines the use of the BeBop Scales and their use in the jazz walking bass tradition, providing suggested uses of the Be Bop scales related to popular jazz chord progressions. Part IV outlines the previous lesson devices and concepts with examples of professional level bass lines over standard jazz chord progressions. All information builds in a stepwise progression enabling the bassist to apply the techniques in all 12 keys.

Download or read book Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book III Walking Bass Lines Standard Lines Bass Tab Edition written by Steven Mooney and published by Steven Mooney. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standard Lines Book III in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines series for the Electric Bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standard tradition. Book III covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 choruses of professional jazz bass lines as an example. Part I outlines the Modes and the chord scale relationships and the fundamental knowledge required to be able to build the diatonic triads and 7th chords in any key. Examples are given in the " 2 " feel and " 4 " feel walking bass style enabling the bassist to develop a strong rhythmic and harmonic foundation. More advanced bass line construction examples including voice leading and mode substitutions and mode applications related to specific jazz chord progressions are also outlined. Part II outlines the Symmetric Scales as well as the Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale related to the Minor II V I progression. Provided are written examples of the Symmetric Scales and the chord scale relationships and how to apply the use of the Symmetric Scales over popular jazz chord progressions. The Minor II V I is outlined and compared to the Major II V I outlining the differences with the suggested scale uses applied to common jazz chord progressions. Part III outlines the use of the BeBop Scales and their use in the jazz walking bass tradition, providing suggested uses of the Be Bop scales related to popular jazz chord progressions. Part IV outlines the previous lesson devices and concepts with examples of professional level bass lines over standard jazz chord progressions. All information builds in a stepwise progression enabling the bassist to apply the techniques in all 12 keys.

Download or read book CONSTRUCTING WALKING JAZZ BASS LINES Book I Walking Bass Lines written by Steven Mooney and published by Constructing Walking Jazz Bass. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I Walking Bass Lines - The Blues in 12 Keys The Blues in 12 Keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking bass lines in the jazz tradition. The book starts out in Part 1 by demonstrating the various techniques used to provide forward motion into the bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. The exercises are designed to give the double bassist and electric bassist strong jazz bass lines in the bottom register of the instrument. As an added bonus for the Double Bassist Part 1 provides a complete study of the blues in F whilst in the first position. This is an excellent technique builder in itself. Part 2 expands on the lessons and techniques used in Part 1 providing the bassist with the previous devices used in professional level bass lines in all 12 keys. Included is over 150 choruses of jazz blues lines in all 12 keys using the whole register of the instrument. There are many advanced principles applied in the following bass lines whilst never losing sight of the functioning principle of the bass in the jazz idiom. To provide a strong foundation of rhythm and harmony for the music being played & providing support for the melody and or soloist.

Download or read book Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book II Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys Japanese Edition written by Steven Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ( ) 12 2 12 ( ) 1 / I, II, III Bb ( ) IV I, II, III 12 70 100 /

Download or read book The Low Down written by Danny Ziemann and published by Institute for Creative Music, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Low Down is a comprehensive jazz bass method book covering the fundamentals of bass line construction, with useful information for beginners and advanced players. The Low Down accomplishes teaching the basics of sound production, layout development, and walking line construction with clarity. A recording (downloaded online) accompanies many of the examples in the book.

Download or read book Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I the Blues in 12 keys Japanese Edition written by Steven Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys is Book II in the " Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines " series for the Double Bassist and Electric Jazz Bassist.Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys compliments Book I " The Blues in 12 Keys " by following on with an in depth study of " must know " Jazz chord progressions for the aspiring Jazz Bassist.Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys is a complete guide demonstrating how to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz tradition. Part 1 of the book outlines and demonstrates the various techniques used by professional Jazz Bassists to provide forward motion and a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation into bass lines. Part 2 of the book outlines Rhythm Changes in 12 keys with over 70 choruses of professional jazz bass lines.for Beginner to Advanced students.

Download or read book Walking Jazz Lines for Bass written by Jay Hungerford and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bass has been called "the most important instrument in any band." 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. This book is designed to help bassists create beginning to advanced walking patterns (smooth-sounding lines) that can be used in jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, Latin and country music. By explaining the basics of intervals, chords, and scales the author builds a framework for understanding bass line patterns. Then the book presents one- and two-measure patterns that can be used in playing the blues, rhythm changes, the II-V-I progression, and 20 popular jazz standards. the book is written in standard notation with chord symbols. the CD gives you the opportunity to play with one of the finest rhythm sections around. It is in stereo, with the bass and drums on the left and piano and drums on the right. Since the examples in the book are presented both with sample bass lines and as chord progressions only, you can either follow along with the bass or practice your own lines with the CD as your accompaniment.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.

Download or read book Building Walking Bass Lines written by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1995 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El-basguitarskole.

Download or read book Building Bass Lines for Bass Guitar written by Chuck Archard and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches everything you need to know to create great bass lines. An easy-to-use, step-by-step approach to basic theory is given as a foundation, and then the essential styles-and many styles within each style-are explored from the bass point of view. Learn how the bass fits into the group, the important bass techniques for each style and even what tempos to expect. Bass players, arrangers and composers alike will love the hundreds of tips and sample bass lines.

Download or read book The Total Jazz Bassist written by David Overthrow and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Total Jazz Bassist is a complete jazz method, giving equal treatment to both electric and double bass. Covering styles like bebop, Latin, funk and fusion, this book provides examples and lessons that will help you become a well-rounded bassist. The Total Jazz Bassist also covers theory, technique, tunes, solos, jazz styles, and includes great advice for practicing and doing business. You'll learn to develop walking bass lines, how to solo, bass lines and solo patterns for blues changes and major and minor "two-five-one" progressions, dominant 7th chord scales, approaches for playing "Rhythm Changes," and much, much more! This is the one place to get everything you need to make you not only a great jazz bassist but an asset to any band. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.

Download or read book The Jazz Bass Book written by John Goldsby and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). 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 audio 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.

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Walking Bass for Bass Guitar Players written by James Eager and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn To Play Walking Bass Lines With A Simple, Easy to Understand System - Perfect for Beginner To Intermediate Bassists The '3M System for Walking Bass' starts right at the beginning (assuming nothing), and teaches you the 3 core methods to master Walking Bass with ease, especially for bass guitar players. Create Bass lines that sound great in the 'real world' using Chromatics, Chord tones, Intervals & Scales. Construct your own walking bass using the formulas & templates that top professionals use every day Produce spontaneous, improvised sounding bass lines, using pre-planning techniques to create 'in the moment' Walking Bass Walking Bass does not have to be hard or impossible to learn, and often agreed that it's the most powerful method any Bass Guitar student can learn. Here's Why: [Harmony] Walking Bass improves every single genre of music you play. You'll know exactly exactly which notes will work, even over the most complicated chords. [Fingerboard Knowledge ] Walking Bass improves fingerboard knowledge. Have confidence to start exploring the whole of the neck. Stop getting stuck in one or two positions of the bass. [Rhythm] Walking Bass ensures you focus on creating and maintaining pulse so your rhythmic confidence develops in every musical situation. Here's what's inside the book: A step-by-step system which starts simple at day one and slowly builds, assuming nothing. Clear teaching that makes each element of the 3M System for Walking Bass 'easy to understand' giving you total clarity on how Chromatics, Chord Tones, Intervals, triads, arpeggios and Scales & Modes work to create walking bass lines. Formulas, Templates & 'Riff Packs' so you experience and learn countless examples of these concepts in action. 101 audio examples and backing tracks that are all performed using 100% real musicians and instruments (nothing computer generated!) so you can hear exactly what your aiming for. Standard notation, tab and fingerboard diagrams so all examples are clear and understandable. The Essential Guide To Walking Bass For Bass Guitar Players gives you detailed knowledge of how to create, play & improvise Walking Bass over the most important 'Jazz' and 'Blues' structures ...after all, Walking Bass is right at the heart of all of the great bass players from Ray Brown or Charles Mingus all the way through to Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller or Victor Wooten. About The Author James Eager has almost two decades of gig performances in the UK as a full time bass player. He has taught hundreds of students in person, and now thousands of students online through his membership site and books. He believes that learning Walking Bass should be a straightforward and obtainable technique for all students. Which led him to the development of 'The 3M System For Walking Bass' and he has been on a mission for the past 15 years to teach this incredible style of bass playing to his students. He has also authored, 'The Complete Guide to Music Theory for Bass Guitar Players' and 'The Essential Guide to Technique for Bass Guitar Players'.