Free free jazz double bass sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. I could read music before, but never had practice in bass clef. This is a pack containing orchestral instrumental samples of a doublebass playing single notes with an pizzicato attack and an nonvibrato sustain. It is very important to seek the help of a teacher or a double bass expert in purchasing your double bass. He also studied theory with felix deyo and ruggiero vene an assistant of ottorino respighi. Top 5 best bass instruction books b ass instruction books are everywhere, heck, i even wrote one. Example 24 pattern 1 2 3 1 example 25 pattern 1 2 3 5 example 26 pattern 1 2 3 12 above example 27 pattern 1 2 3 12 below. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass. Ii, 64 pages, last five pages blank, in original illustrated dustwrapper with authors pensive photograph on the rear panel. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Double bass strings upton bass string instrument co. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double. A double bass is not an item you can just send someone to get for you.
Jeff is a master teacher and provides an invaluable resource in this visually appealing book. Slap it funk studies for the electric bass by tony oppenheim should be on every bass players book shelf. The jazz bass book technique and tradition by john goldsby foreword by ron carter goldsby is a respected bass player and bass player magazine columnist. 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. The best books for a bassist to read and learn from. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.
Thomas on sonny rollins album saxophone collosus and ol orleansnew orleans second line feel 149 bpm listen to dr. However, as with all of our builds, sizing is not set in stone. Ive been playing electric bass for years, and this book was the perfect first step into upright bass. Autumn leaves scott lafaro, cjam blues ray brown, chasing the bird paul chambers, giant steps paul chambers, inner urge bob cranshaw, killer joe ray brown, poinciana song of the tree chuck israels, seven steps to heaven. From the upright basses first used in the 1890s to the electric basses favored by many jazz musicians today, the bass has been at the forefront of this great genre. It is rare in music pedagogy that something truly revolutionary comes along. This is a 2020 caldecott honor book, mostly illustrated, that tells the story of little nic and his double bass. Learn to play great jazz bass lines, recognize common chord progressions in jazz standards, and study the work of jazz bass greats like paul chambers, ray brown, ron carter, and christian mcbride. In 44 time there are four quarter notes in a bar, in 34, there are three. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal. Stagg edb34tb 34size electric double bass w gig bag. A double bassists guide to refining performance practices by murray grodner. Jazz bassist charles mingus was also an influential bandleader and composer whose musical interests spanned from bebop to. Few instruments have been as important in the development and evolution of jazz as the bass.
Frederick zimmerman was born on may 18, 1906 in new york city. Recommended classical and jazz study materials for double. From the 1920s and 1930s swing and big band era, through 1940s bebop and 1950s hard bop, to the. Feb 20, 2019 a double bass is not an item you can just send someone to get for you. Due to the nature of walking bass lines, the only rhythmic value you will see in this book is a quarter note. Bass improvisation, walking bass lines, jazz phrasing, jazz play alongs, and transcriptions are all part of the complete collection of jazz method books and dvds from lemur music. There are exercises for form, intonation, and more. Two examples include bass by the bay calypso 145 bpm listen to st. Please contact gary to discuss your ideal custom double bass. The term walking is used lescribe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. Jazz method, learn to play jazz bass, upright bass, double. Jun 18, 20 bass book jazz bass classics 16 great performances transcribed notefornote with tab for acoustic and electric bass. May 03, 2012 this is a pack containing orchestral instrumental samples of a double bass playing single notes with an pizzicato attack and an nonvibrato sustain. His book, the jazz bass book, is an indepth look at the tradition, history and personalities of jazz bass.
Absolutely no improvisation is necessary for the successful use of this book. You need to consider several factors because the best double bass for your friend may not be suitable for you. For further rhythmic training, i highly recommend the book, modern reading tat. The body shape is also different from the precision bass, in that the precision bass has a symmetrical lower bout on the body, designed after the. Its like a perfect little pocket guide for practicing double bass. 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. Frederick zimmermann collection of double bass music. This list of jazz bassists includes performers of the double bass and since the 1950s, and particularly in the jazz subgenre of jazz fusion which developed in the 1970s, electric bass players. Bellafina bmba4014of musicale series 14 bass outfit. Anything written by ed friedland is good, the complete bass method published by hal leonard is great. Double bass sheet music and music books sheet music plus. Bass book jazz bass classics 16 great performances transcribed notefornote with tab for acoustic and electric bass.
The fender jazz bass or j bass is the second model of electric bass created by leo fender. They have all been recorded with a zoomh2n microphone in an xy setup by volunteer musicians during the. Bellafina bmba4034of musicale series 34 bass outfit. Intended for beginners and professionals, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 34 time, using a broken feel, modal and slashchord harmony, ballads, and much more. Skip ahead 30 something years, and there are now legal versions based on the original real book. Designed for bass players and jazz fans alike, it is as far as we know the first comprehensive reference of its kind. Gain the tools and knowledge you need to improvise jazz bass lines like a seasoned professional. Jazz method, learn to play jazz bass, upright bass, double bass. It starts off with the first position and not a lot of notes. Jazz appreciation 3 pack jazz bass book, mingus and carter.
Lemur stocks dozens of arco technique books, bowing studies, and fingering methods for upright bass. More than a playalong mingus, charles 1999 double bass music jazz scores m 58. Jazz philharmonic is a series of original jazz compositions offered in a carefully constructed pedagogical order. It is distinct from the precision bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental frequency. As such, its more of a disconnected set of essays than a narrative. The double bass, or simply the bass and numerous other names, is the largest and lowestpitched bowed, or plucked string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra the bass is a standard member of the orchestras string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo, and chamber music in western classical music. In previous lessons, we have looked at creating a solid walking bass line to fulfill our supporting role in a jazz ensemble. A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazz s online jazz handbook.
From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing. It can lead to a deeper understanding of the art form of jazz and the ways in which it is observed and appreciated, while at the same time focusing on the role of the electric bass. These blues bass lines are like having a one chorus lick that you can rely on to always sound good when you play it. However, in every jazz song ive listened to so far, have had bass lines which are basically eightnotes over the chord scale. Upright bass is the anchor in many jazz combos and you can learn how to play with study and practice. Mel bay this comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. Players began using the double bass in jazz in the 1890s to supply the lowpitched walking basslines that outlined the chord progressions of the songs. Apply these patterns to all of the ii v i progressions and blues chord changes in this book. The bass also has a rich history as a solo instrument in jazz. This book, like the one above obrien is a must have book for any serious student or professional embarking on a career of playing the double bass.
The bass lines in the section are for you to learn, memorize, and play in a real live playing situation. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon. My aim is to share some great jazz music that you might not have heard before, so theres lots of notable bassists missing. The ultimate challenge jeff bradetichs magnum opus on double bass technique is an incredibly well put together resource on all things double bass. Hi i have been thinking of purchasing a double bass for jazz music. Complete jazz bass book book mel bay publications, inc. Studying the improvisations of the masters helps you to improve your ability to hear your own melodic ideas, and learning the solos of heavy. Ive put together a selection of my favourite youtube videos by jazz double bassists.
Edited by analee bacon, lucas drew, lucas drew, and analee bacon. The 43track accompanying cd lets you play along with recorded exapmples to further finetune your jazz chops. Im also learning to play double bass, and the gradually progressing difficulty of music pieces was perfect for me. Art of the bow rabbath, francois 2005 double bass studies and exercises mt 330. While the double bass or its bass viol ancestor was not originally conceived as a predominantly soloistic or melodic instrument, due to its low range, there is a history of solo literature for bass which began in the classical period. He began double bass studies with herman reinshagen, a double bass player with the new york philharmonic and teacher at the institute of musical art later the juilliard school of music. Music books for violin, viola, cello and double bass. While the double bass or its bass viol ancestor was not originally conceived as a predominantly soloistic or melodic instrument, due to its low range, there is a history of solo literature for bass which began in. But if youre really looking for a walking jazz bass line book, then in alphabetical order ed friedland, ed fuqua, jay hungerford, and bob magnusson all have good books, each with a little different approach. Jazz appreciation 3 pack jazz bass book, mingus and.
This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. The tuning frequency concert pitch used is 442 and the dynamic intention is of mezzoforte. From the blues inflected double bass solos of ray brown to the electric bass bebop of jeff berlin. The jazz bass line book by mike downes is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. The art of walking bass a method for acoustic or electric bob magnusson. More than a players manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century american music. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. The potential benefits of an academic paper on this subject are significant.
The function of a bass player in the jazz combo is to work with the piano player and drummer to provide both a harmonic and rhythmic stability for the tune. This book is essentially an annotated and expanded collection of columns originally published in bass player magazine. But before my book, there were a couple of essential leaning tools that, along with private lessons, helped me become a better bass player. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions, basic theory, the first position, how to read music, fingering, accelerated fingerboard. We do keep in stock all tutors, pieces and supporting material required by the exam boards. Use these lines to get you going the right direction when you start playing a blues. We stock all the set examination books and recommended repertoire from both the associated board and trinity college for violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano as well as the aural tests and theory practice books and papers. The craze for the real book started in the 70s when jazz players around berklee college of music created a fake book of common jazz tunes called the real book. Sammy nestico transcribed bass lines and playalong cd. The bass important role in jazz guitar lessons poway. All of the tunes, backgrounds and solos are selfcontained performance vehicles. Double bass books any books for double bass that you cant find here we can surely source for you from the hundreds of publishers we are in touch with. Jazz bass is the use of the double bass or bass guitar to improvise accompaniment comping basslines and solos in a jazz or jazz fusion style.
Were wellversed in solo double bass string sets or higher. Transcription is an incredibly valuable tool to help jazz musicians improve their own solo ideas. He or she will give you a professional guide in choosing. Just like walking with your feet, tyjwalking bass line is one step after the other that takes you somewhere. Composed by bernadetto marcello and benedetto marcello 16861739.