Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Bk II - Rhythm changes in 12 keys -Bass Tab Edition: Walking Bass Lines - Jazz walking bass method for the Electric bassist - Softcover

Mooney, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982957033 ISBN 13: 9780982957035

Publisher: Waterfall Publishing House, 2010

Synopsis

Rhythm Changes like the " Blues " is an essential part of the Jazz musicians vocabulary.Book II in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines series Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys provides various insights into how the Rhythm Changes song form may be approached by the Jazz Bassist.Part I outlines the Rhythm Changes form and provides examples of how to construct walking jazz bass lines using voice leading, chromatic passing tones, pedal points, tri-tone substitutions, and harmonic anticipation.Part II provides an in-depth look at the Rhythm Changes A sections and shows the common chord substitutions used by the bebop musicians when improvising.Part III provides an in-depth look at the Bridge or B section providing various chord substitutions used when improvising and walking bass lines.Part IV outlines Rhythm Changes in 12 keys using all the previous lesson topics and bass line examples outlined in the book.Included are over 100 choruses of professional jazz bass lines in all 12 keys.Suitable for the beginning to advanced electric bassist.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys is Book II in the " Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines " Bass Tablature series for the Electric Jazz Bassist.

Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys compliments Book I " The Blues in 12 Keys " by following on with an in depth study of " must know " Jazz chord progressions for the aspiring Jazz Bassist.

Rhythm Changes in 12 Keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz tradition.

Part 1 of the book outlines and demonstrates the various techniques used by professional Jazz Bassists to provide forward motion and a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation into bass lines.

All exercises are designed to give the Electric Bassist strong jazz bass lines in the bottom register of the instrument.

An additional bonus for the Electric Bassist, Part 1 provides a complete study of Bb Rhythm Changes whilst in the first position. This is an excellent technical study for building strength, improving intonation and being able to walk strong bass lines at increased tempos in the bottom register of the instrument.

Part 2 expands on the lessons and techniques used in Part 1 providing the aspiring Jazz Bassist with the previous devices used in professional level bass lines in all 12 keys. Providing over 70 choruses of Rhythm Changes in all 12 keys using the whole register of the instrument. In total there are over 100 choruses of Rhythm Changes included in Part I and Part II of this book.

There are many advanced principles applied in the following bass lines whilst never losing sight of the functioning principle of the bass in the jazz idiom. To provide a strong foundation of rhythm and harmony for the music being played & providing support for the melody and or soloist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Waterfall Publishing House
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0982957033
• ISBN 13: 9780982957035
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170