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ESSENTIAL STYLES FOR THE DRUMMER AND BASSIST - BOOK 1
ESSENTIAL STYLES FOR THE DRUMMER AND BASSIST - BOOK 1
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Essential Styles, Books 1 and 2 are two innovative book and play-along CD packages that teach 50 essential grooves from today's jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a rhythm section and woodwinds, with drums mixed on the left channel and bass on the right, so either instrument may be dialed out.
Product Code: AP006
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Artist/Author: Steve Houghton, Tom Warrington
Publisher/Distributor: Alfred Publishing
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In addition, many of the tracks contain open choruses of comping so any instrument can practice playing solos! Essential Styles emphasizes the most important aspects of solid group playing—locking-in between the drummer and bassist— providing a strong rhythmic foundation and creating an authentic feel for whatever the style demands.

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ESSENTIAL STYLES FOR THE DRUMMER AND BASSIST - BOOK 2
Essential Styles, Books 1 and 2 are two innovative book and play-along CD packages that teach 50 essential grooves from today's jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a rhythm section and woodwinds, with drums mixed on the left channel and bass on the right, so either instrument may be dialed out. Our Price: US$19.95

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Over 200 Rhythms in Many Different Styles
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STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN
The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson
Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove – the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Written in standard notation (no TAB). 194 pages. Includes 2 audio CD's. 		Our Price: US$35.00

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JERRY JEMMOTT - BLUES AND RHYTHM & BLUES BASS TECHNIQUE
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WORLD BEAT GROOVES FOR BASS
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Mastering the Bass Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality with obtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. Our Price: US$24.95

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