Jazz double bass method pdf file

This includes works originally scored for solo double bass. The imperial method for the doublebass mollenhauer, eduard. Each track has an accompanying license which describes whether it may be. The capacity of a bassist to fully support an ensemble is something that can be. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. The resulting tone may approach the sound of an upright bass, depending on the amplification used. A jazz bassist must learn how to walk a line based on the chords of a tune. Pdf scanned by emn cypressdome 20121011 editor first edition. Namely, that he plays ahead of the beat, pushing the time.

Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. Bob haggart bass method the classical double bass il. It is common for the harmonic rhythm to vary within most chord progressions. The following 112 pages are in this category, out of 112 total.

He touches on just about everything important to a jazz bass player. 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. In the following thesis i dont discuss techniques used in jazz. Teaching improvisation to orchestral double bass players. The electric bass and double bass are two different instruments sharing a common function. 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.

Most common variations on blues changes in the jazz bass book. The use of rhythm drops in his bass lines helps to give the music a feeling of forward momentum. Upright bass method and study books string emporium. Here the table of content that gives a clear idea what to expect. David condenses a wealth of experience and knowledge into practicespecific. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass. Bass guitar techniques are methods or approaches used by bassists when playing bass guitars. Ray brown legendary jazz bassist ray brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this indepth book. This video is the ninth in a series of jazz instructional videos featuring chris fitzgerald, assistant professor of music theory and jazz bass at the university of louisville school of music. All of the music on this site may be downloaded for free. The art of the bow towards developing a pedagogy for. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods, and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of. It includes exercises, his etudes, walking bass lines and tons of photos on technique. The bassline construction method explored here uses chord tones, approach notes and basic reharmonization.