Double Bass Blues

Double Bass Blues
Author: Andrea J. Loney
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524718521

A Caldecott Honor Book! A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street. Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds--his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he's jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.

The Art of Solo Bass

The Art of Solo Bass
Author: Michael Dimin
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2015-11-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652460

The Art of Solo Bass is a jumping off point, a place to glimpse the possibilities of the electric bass. This book examines the use of chords and chord/melody in performance, arranging, composing and the development and exploration of new techniques. from using chords to enhance and embellish your groovin' bass lines, to developing a comping style to perform with an ensemble and finally to create solo arrangements and compositions for practice and performance.The Art of Solo Bass will open new horizons for you, the bass player. This is a step-by-step tutorial into the techniques, theory and practical application of solo bass. the Art of Solo Bass includes actual arrangements, recordings, notation and tablature to guide you along the way.

The Bass Book

The Bass Book
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879309244

The first full-color, comprehensive history, tracing the entire development of one of the 20th century's most important musical instruments. Based on firsthand interviews with primary inventors and makers of past and present bass guitars, this new book examines the birth of the instrument, its popularization during the 1960s and 1970s, and modern variations of the instrument.

Upright Bass Primer

Upright Bass Primer
Author: Andy Hohwald
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781893907638

"Includes audio CD with over 20 play along songs with a full band. Quickly & easily learn to play like the pros with this step by step method." --front cover.

Mandolin Blues Book

Mandolin Blues Book
Author: Brent Robitaille
Publisher: Kalymi Music
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1990144071

Take your blues mandolin playing to the next level with the Mandolin Blues Book. A collection of 101 blues riffs and solos ideal for all mandolinists looking to get a good grasp of jamming the blues. The book covers all the essential tools needed to play blues mandolin. Start by learning the 40 stylistic riffs and 25 one and two bar blues riffs in multiple keys, then move on to the longer 12 bar blues rhythm riffs and extended solos. Most of the longer rhythm riffs and solos follow the standard 12 bar blues form, so they are readily applicable to the many mandolin playing styles, including country, rock, jazz, and bluegrass, to name a few. To further deepen your mandolin skills, study the major, minor and blues scales and arpeggios as well as the library of mandolin chords and blues chord progressions in all 12 keys. No book covers everything, but with some practice, you will be ready to take your mandolin, jam the blues with confidence, and show off your new skills. Audio and Video online: https://brentrobitaille.com/product/mandolin-blues-book/

Ray Brown's Bass Method

Ray Brown's Bass Method
Author: Ray Brown
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 139
Release: 1999
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0793594561

(Bass Instruction). Legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Includes: solo exercises and arpeggios; music fundamentals; right- and left-hand positions; scales; chords; exercises in tenths; rhythm patterns with "drops"; diminished chords; runs and variations; blues patterns; extension scales; and much more.

Walking Bass for Jazz and Blues

Walking Bass for Jazz and Blues
Author: NICK. CLARK
Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2016-11-21
Genre: Bass guitar
ISBN: 9781911267966

A complete guide to walking bass lines so you learn how to play on the most common chord changes in blues and jazz.

The Essence Of The Blues

The Essence Of The Blues
Author: Jim Snidero
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2018-04-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9783954810512

The Essence of the Blues by Jim Snidero provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of the blues. In 10 etudes focusing on various types of the blues, the musician learns to master the essential basics step by step. Each piece comes with an in-depth analysis of blues styles and music theory, appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for improvising, recommended listening, and specific techniques used by some of the all-time best jazz/blues musicians, including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, B.B. King, Stanley Turrentine, and others. The accompanying play-along CD features world famous New York recording artists including Eric Alexander, Jeremy Pelt, Jim Snidero, Steve Davis, Mike LeDonne, Peter Washington, and others. Recorded at a world-class studio, these play alongs are deeply authentic, giving the musician a real-life playing experience to learn and enjoy the blues.

Keith Ferguson

Keith Ferguson
Author: Detlef Schmidt
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781574243062

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