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| 15 EASY JAZZ, BLUES & FUNK ETUDES
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No reviews | Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 EASY JAZZ, BLUES & FUNK ETUDES will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high level of musicality, the lyrical compositions and the opportunities to improvise. Either way, the format is simple; Bob Mintzer plays and demonstrates each etude with a stellar rhythm section on the included CD. You learn each etude slowly. When ready, you play the etude with the CD accompaniment. Each of Bob Mintzer's 15 etudes focuses on the 'melodic groove' and is drawn from the jazz and blues tradition. Everything you need to play jazz, funk and blues is included in this book a. All books are compatible so they can be performed together. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes audio CD. 40 pages.
 
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| A GUIDE TO JAZZ IMPROVISATION (BASS CLEF INSTRUMENTS)
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No reviews | First published in 1968 and now thoroughly updated and revised, his method provides a practical and intuitive approach to teaching basic jazz improvisation through 12 lessons and an accompanying CD.
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| A PORTRAIT OF JACO: THE SOLOS COLLECTION
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 | This book features highly detailed analysis of 12 of Jaco's epic bass solos.
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| BASIC ELECTRIC BASS VOL. IV - BASIC JAZZ PATTERNS AND STUDIES
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| Published by the University of Miami Music Publications, this title is study book #UM-148. Vol. IV of the 5 Vol. series written by James Progris, consists of 300 chord arpeggios, chord progressions, scale studies, and etudes, based on the most commonly used patterns in all styles of modern popular music and jazz at the present day. Written in standard notation (no tablature). 32 pages.
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| BASS NOTES
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No reviews | Transcriptions and bass lines played by John Goldsby from play-a-long recordings Volumes 41, 48 and 55.
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| BASS STANDARDS
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No reviews | The latest release in the acclaimed Classic Jazz Masters series, this book features note-for-note transcriptions of 17 of the finest improvised jazz bass performances ever recorded. Written in standard notation (no tab). 112 pages.
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| BASS WORKS BY TYRONE BROWN
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No reviews | "Bass Works" is Brown's second book of original compositions, and includes a companion CD of him performing all 10 pieces from the book. For this publication, he has enhanced his own legendary artistry with accompaniment by outstanding artists on piano, cello, drums and percussion. As with his first book, "Compositions for Bass", the companion CD can be utilized as a play-a-long. Brown's work has earned strong endorsements from Bass Player Magazine and the Boston Globe, in addition to such jazz greats as bassist Henry Grimes, trumpeter Cecil Bridgewater, renowned classical bass soloist Gary Karr, and Neil Courtney, assistant principal bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. This publication is a "must" for bassists, and has great listening value for other musicians as well as non-musicians. Written in standard notation (no TAB). 40 pages.
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| BEGINNING JAZZ BASS
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No reviews | Ideal for any bassist looking to explore new styles, this one-on-lesson includes loads of exercises, diagrams, patterns, styles, and real-life applications to study and practice. The 43-track accompanying CD lets you play along with recorded exapmples to further fine-tune your jazz chops!
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| BEYOND TIME AND CHANGES: A MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO FREE JAZZ IMPROVISATION
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No reviews | In Beyond Time and Changes, acclaimed jazz trombonist, pianist, composer, arranger, teacher and author Hal Crook offers a methodology to guide the advancing improviser through the un-chartered musical territory known as free jazz.
Beyond Time and Changes shows improvisers how to prepare for soloing and comping in free settings by exploring the issues of musical accuracy, musicality and continuity (motive development) on form, and then reveals how to create structure and order within free settings by using the known to navigate the unknown. With the aid of lucid explanations, concise musical examples, practical exercises, solo transcriptions and a compelling demonstration CD featuring 17 performances by the author and a stellar rhythm section, Beyond Time and Changes solves the mystery long associated with how to make free improvisation make sense—without losing your freedom in the process.
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| COMPOSITIONS FOR BASS-BY TYRONE BROWN
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No reviews | A collection of hip musical compositions by award-winning bassist Tyrone Brown. Compositions for Bass offers 10 pieces in various grooves including Swing, Latin and odd meters. The companion CD has Mr. Brown performing each piece - eight on acoustic bass and two on acoustic bass guitar. The pieces are also playable on electric bass guitar. Some tunes are suitable for solos or duets. The solo from each piece is also transcribed. Written in standard notation (no TAB). 39 pages.
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| CONCEPTS FOR BASS SOLOING
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| The only book ever published specifically designed to improve your soloing!
Includes 2 CDs of Marc Johnson soloing on each exercise (Marc has been the bassist with Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Lyle Mays, etc).
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| ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF CANNONBALL ADDERLY
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No reviews | Many of the devices and techniques used by 'Cannonball' Adderley are covered in this text. In addition to the theory chapters, many melodic lines and phrases in the style of 'Cannonball' Adderley are presented.
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| ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER
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No reviews | Charlie Parker was arguably one of the most influential jazz musicians to have ever lived. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Charlie's style, grouped by their application in a given harmonic content. Students will learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. To facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys, each section of the book has a chordal play-along that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in the Charlie Parker style will also be discussed with examples provided. This will help musicians analyze each of the ideas presented, further ensuring their mastery. Written in standard notation (no TAB). 32 pages. Includes Audio CD.
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| ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF CLIFFORD BROWN
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No reviews | Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Written in standard notation (no TAB). 48 pages. Includes audio CD
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| ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF JOHN COLTRANE
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No reviews | Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative, creative, and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically, he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on the first period of Coltrane's career, when he was with Miles Davis, and the jazz vocabulary he used. First, to help the student better understand Coltrane's bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along CD provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of John Coltrane. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes audio CD. 56 pages.
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| FAMOUS JAZZ BASS CHORD PROGRESSIONS
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No reviews | This 5 1/2" by 8" QWIKGUIDE shows bassists how to play along with popular jazz chord progressions. The examples demonstrate how to use triads, arpeggios, scales, and passing tones in swing, be-bop, bossa nova, and ballad styles. Includes audio CD. Written in standard notation and TAB.
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| FUNK/FUSION BASS
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| The Best Single Source For Mastering the Two-Finger Technique
A comprehensive source of instruction for beginners and experienced players alike. A full range of exercises as well as a complete discography of dozens of bassists for reference. Standard notation and tab. 96 pages. Includes Audio CD.
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| HAL LEONARD JAZZ PLAY-ALONG VOL. 70: THE DOORS
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No reviews | For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before.
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| HAL LEONARD JAZZ PLAY-ALONG VOL. 116: JACO PASTORIUS
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No reviews | For use with all Bb, Eb, C and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection, Professional rhythm tracks, Choruses for soloing, Removable bass part, Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody), Additional choruses for soloing.
80 pages. Written in standard notation, (NO TAB).
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| HAL LEONARD JAZZ PLAY-ALONG VOL. 68: CHARLES MINGUS
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No reviews | With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the CD, this series makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before! 10 songs: Better Get Hit in Your Soul, Boogie Stop Shuffle, Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, Gunslinging Bird, Jelly Roll, Nostalgia in Times Square, Peggy's Blue Skylight, Pithecanthropus Erectus, Portrait, Slippers. 75 pages. Written in standard notation, (NO TAB).
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| INTONATION PLUS
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No reviews | A Comprehensive Method for the Double Bass Jazz Player
The intent of this book is to provide a measure of practical training through examples of traditional and contemporary styles of writing for the double bass. It also deals with technique, facility, and endurance required for solo work by means of carefully graded exercises. These exercises are designed to strengthen the fingers, overcome difficulties in intonation, and, in general, establish a good contact between the student and the instrument. Includes lots of instruction and close-up photos.
Written in standard notation with some finger positionings (no TAB). 91 pages.
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| JACO PASTORIUS
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| A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Styles and Techniques of the World's Greatest Electric Bassist.
Learn the trademark grooves and solos of the man who revolutionized bass guitar. This book/CD pack will help you take a closer look at Jaco's rich body of work through the structural, theoretical, and harmonic analysis of these classic recordings: Birdland, Bright Size Life, Come On-Come Over, Continuum , Donna Lee, God Must Be a Boogie Man, Kuru, Liberty City, Night Passage, Palladium, Port of Entry, Portrait of Tracy, Rockin' in Rhythm, Talk to Me, Teen Town. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes audio CD. 56 pages.
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| JACO PASTORIUS - THE GREATEST JAZZ-FUSION BASS PLAYER
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No reviews | Exact transcriptions with tab of this jazz-fusion legend's incredible work on 14 tracks.
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| JACO PASTORIUS BASS METHOD
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| Lessons, Tips, and Techniques from His Private Teaching Archives
Hailed as the “greatest bass player who ever lived,” Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987) lives on through his groundbreaking legacy of musical brilliance. And now for the first time, one of Jaco's private students imparts the wisdom gained from one-on-one lessons with the bass genius himself. Complete with songs, solos, techniques, theory, and personal experiences with Jaco, this one-of-a-kind book/CD is finally here to give the world what it craves – bass guitar lessons with Jaco Pastorius. We've even included a few scans of actual pages of Jaco's personal practice book – in his own handwriting – for the ultimate personal Jaco experience. The song list includes: Chromatic Fantasy, Continuum, Donna Lee, Havona, Opus Pocus, Portrait of Tracy, Teen Town and more. The accompanying CD includes audio tracks of all the examples in the book. Written in standard notation and TAB. 64 pages.
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| JAMEY ABERSOLD PLAY ALONG BOOK AND 2 CDs-VOL. 115 RON CARTER
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No reviews | For ALL instruments. Includes 2 CDs, each with a different mix. One CD has a mix without the bassist, allowing the student bassist to 'sit in.' This play-a-long is the first of its kind to feature both piano and guitar accompaniment. Ron performs his best original music with his working quartet. Many of these songs have been performed on classic jazz albums. This is a TIGHT group. Recorded in New York. 58 pages. Written in standard notation (NO TAB).
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| JAMEY ABERSOLD PLAY ALONG-VOL. 12 DUKE ELLINGTON-BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | Ron Carter bass lines. This is your chance to get ALL of the bass lines from the popular play-a-long 'Vol. 12 Duke Ellington!' Here you will find Ron's bass lines to many of the most well-known standards ever written, including Satin Doll, Take The A Train, and others (See 'Volume 12 Duke Ellington' below for complete contents.)
Lines are written in bass clef with chord symbols above each measure. There is no better way to learn the art of professional bass lines than to study the work of a master, the legendary Ron Carter. 19 pages. Written in standard notation (NO TAB).
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| JAMEY ABERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 12 DUKE ELLINGTON
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No reviews | Intermediate. Some of the most famous jazz standards in the world from rich, lush ballads to crisp and light swing tunes that every jobbing musician should know. An inspiring way to practice. A great gift for any musician wanting to learn standards, or who plays just for fun! Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz legend. 57 pages. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 01
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No reviews | ALL NEW, REVISED 6th EDITION.
The culmination of Jamey's 40 years as one of the world's leading jazz exponents, Volume 1 has unlocked the mysteries of jazz improvisation for a whole generation of musicians who previously had nowhere to turn for competent rhythm sections and accurate instruction. 103 pages and includes audio CD. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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Play Along Vol. 1 Bass Transcriptions
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 01 & 03 'JAZZ: HOW TO PLAY AND IMPROVISE & II/V7/I PROGRESSION' - BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | Complete bass line transcription book from Vol. 1 "JAZZ: How to Play and Improvise" and Vol. 3 "II/V7/I Progression" - featuring the great jazz bassist Rufus Reid. For All musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording (sold separately) until you feel you’ve mastered his “feel” and nuances. Then, using the special stereo separation on all of our Play-A-Long recordings, switch the bassist off and play along by yourself with just the piano and drums! This book (like all the Aebersold bass line transcription books) is a great study in professional bass line construction, and is a natural companion to the Aebersold Play-A-Longs. Combo instructors can use this book to give their bass students instant, professional bass lines. Includes notes in bass clef with chord symbols above each measure.
An absolutely essential introduction method for every bass player wishing to learn the art of professional bass walking. Two Volumes of Bass Lines in one book! 80 minutes of written Jazz bass lines! Written in standard notation (no TAB). 58 pages.
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 03 'II/V7/I PROGRESSION'
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No reviews | Intermediate level. Probably the most important musical sequence in modern jazz! A must for all aspiring jazz players. Book contains all the needed scales and chords to each of the recorded tracks. These are written in the staff. Contains 120 written patterns that can be played with the various tracks on the recording, also includes three full pages of piano voicings that correspond to the tracks on the recording. 84 pages and includes audio CD. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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Play Along Vol. 3 Bass Transcriptions
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 06 'ALL BIRD'
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No reviews | Intermediate/advanced level. This set contains the essence of modern music and is considered by most musicians to be some of the most important music of this century. Bebop is the music of the future! Ten Charlie Parker songs that truly represent the Bebop Era. This is truly a bebop rhythm section and they make the songs sing! This is a tremendous way to learn ten songs by the master musician, Charlie Parker. 40 pages and includes audio CD. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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Play Along Vol. 6 Bass Transcriptions
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 06 'ALL BIRD' - BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | Complete bass line transcription book from Vol. 6 'All Bird' featuring Ron Carter. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording (sold separately) until you feel you’ve mastered his “feel” and nuances. 19 pages. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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Play Along Vol. 6
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 15 'PAYIN' DUES'
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No reviews | If you work on these tunes and chord progressions (which are based on standard chord progressions) you will be on your way to learning much of the standard jazz repertoire harmonies and root movements. 40 pages and includes an audio CD. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 15 'PAYIN' DUES' - BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | This book (like all the Aebersold bass line transcription books) is a great study in professional bass line construction, and is a natural companion to the Aebersold Play-A-Longs. Combo instructors can use this book to give their bass students instant, professional bass lines. Includes notes in bass clef with chord symbols above each measure. 25 pages. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 25 'ALL-TIME FAVORITES'
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No reviews | Intermediate/advanced level. Lyrics included. With 17 tunes, this is the largest collection of standards in any one play-a-long set. 68 pages and includes 2 audio CDs. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 25 'ALL-TIME FAVORITES' - BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | This book (like all the Aebersold bass line transcription books) is a great study in professional bass line construction, and is a natural companion to the Aebersold Play-A-Longs. Combo instructors can use this book to give their bass students instant, professional bass lines. Includes notes in bass clef with chord symbols above each measure. 38 pages. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 34 'JAM SESSION'
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No reviews | Intermediate/advanced level. Lyrics included. These are tunes everyone has heard and every musician should know. The names of the composers and lyricists read like a musical Hall of Fame. Nineteen tunes from the cream of the golden age of songwriting in America. You’ll find there’s “No Greater Love” in your play-a-long collection! RELATED PUBLICATIONS: “Steve Gilmore ‘Jam Session’ Bass lines.”
Rhythm section includes Hal Galper, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums. 68 pages and includes 2 audtio CDs. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 34 'JAM SESSION' - BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | Complete bass line transcription book from Vol. 34 'Jam Session' - featuring Steve Gilmore is for All musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording (sold separately) until you feel you’ve mastered his “feel” and nuances.... 38 pages. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 35 'CEDAR WALTON'
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No reviews | Intermediate/advanced level. Jam with this all-star rhythm section on nine fresh, original tunes by the great Cedar Walton - with Cedar on piano! Many of these tunes are well on their way to becoming jazz “standards.” Don’t overlook this one! Several tunes have Cedar’s own harmony parts as used on his original recordings!
The rhythm section includes Cedar on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Billy Higgins on drums. 42 pages and includes audio CD. Written in standard notation (no tab).
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Play Along Vol. 35 Bass Transcriptions
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| JAMEY AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONG VOL. 35 - BASS LINE TRANSCRIPTIONS
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No reviews | Complete bass line transcription book from Vol. 35 'Cedar Walton' - featuring Ron Carter is for all musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording (sold separately) until you feel you’ve mastered his “feel” and nuances.... 25 pages. Written in standard notation (no tab).
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