Jazz double bass method pdf file

In ray browns bass method, there is a chapter on rhythm drops, where he introduces four different types of figures that can be used in walking bass lines. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods, and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of. Theres a lot of debate in the bass world about how to actually teach this material, but it remains an extremely important text and is a part of the education of most bass players. The following 112 pages are in this category, out of 112 total. Recommended classical and jazz study materials for double. A much heralded jazz practice method from leading educatorperformer david baker.

Pdf scanned by emn cypressdome 20121011 editor first edition. The resulting tone may approach the sound of an upright bass, depending on the amplification used. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. Here the table of content that gives a clear idea what to expect. It is common for the harmonic rhythm to vary within most chord progressions. David condenses a wealth of experience and knowledge into practicespecific.

Youre an intermediate to advanced bass player you want to learn christians specific techniques and concepts. Teaching improvisation to orchestral double bass players. New method for double bass the standard for over 100 years in double bass education. 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. Upright bass method and study books string emporium.

The use of rhythm drops in his bass lines helps to give the music a feeling of forward momentum. Namely, that he plays ahead of the beat, pushing the time. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass. In the following thesis i dont discuss techniques used in jazz. The bassline construction method explored here uses chord tones, approach notes and basic reharmonization. The electric bass and double bass are two different instruments sharing a common function. The imperial method for the doublebass mollenhauer, eduard. He touches on just about everything important to a jazz bass player. This video is the third 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 this. Most common variations on blues changes in the jazz bass book.

Ray brown legendary jazz bassist ray brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this indepth book. Each track has an accompanying license which describes whether it may be. 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. When the harmonic rhythm of a progression of a song is two chords per bar, the bass player will often play a target note on beats 1 and 3, and an approach note on beats 2 and 4. Bass guitar techniques are methods or approaches used by bassists when playing bass guitars. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. 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 includes works originally scored for solo double bass. Fundamentals of jazz bass and beyond is the perfect fit for you if. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. Bob haggart bass method the classical double bass il.