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This is a search-engine-friendly text mirror of the TalkBass Forums PDICKERS 09-22-2008, 07:57 AM hello Mr Seaton Can you recommend a tutuor book which teaches how to solo the blues on the double bass please ? Paul D. Lynn Seaton 09-22-2008, 10:10 AM The ability to play the blues and rhythm changes are certainly some of the most important skills to have as a jazz player. Transcribing basslines and solos yourself in the forms is very helpful if you also analyze how the notes and phrases fit the chords. There are lots of pre-transcribed solo and bassline books including the excellent series by Jim Stinnett. They are available at www.jimstinnett.com John Racina has written some nice etude books: Supplementary Jazz Studies Volume 1 ~ # 101 Blues Riffs, Supplementary Jazz Studies Volume 4 ~ # 104 Blues Etudes, Patterns and More (Treble Clef Instruments), and Supplementary Jazz Studies Volume 3 ~ #102B Jazz Etudes to Rhythm Changes. They are available on his website: www.johnracinamusic.com Ed Fuqua 09-22-2008, 12:35 PM It's not specifically for double bass, but it does a lot of nice work to help you get the IV chord in your ear. CAVEAT: I'm the bassist on the playalong... http://www.shermusic.com/new/1883217385.shtml Paul Warburton 09-25-2008, 05:56 AM [QUOTE=Ed Fuqua;6299375] CAVEAT: I'm the bassist on the playalong... But don't let that hold you back.......:D Ed Fuqua 09-25-2008, 11:42 AM [QUOTE=Ed Fuqua;6299375] CAVEAT: I'm the bassist on the playalong... But don't let that hold you back.......:D cause I'm having enough trouble holding the drummer back! Paul Warburton 09-25-2008, 06:39 PM I know the feeling....... Andy Allen 09-26-2008, 12:35 AM Hey, it's the Ed & Paul double act! And I hear you're pretty darned good bass players too, in case your comedy career doesn't take off! :p Good to see you posting again, Paul: and a quick 'second' for Ed's tasty book :) Andy Alan Vorse 09-29-2008, 08:03 AM Hey, it's the Ed & Paul double act! And I hear you're pretty darned good bass players too, in case your comedy career doesn't take off! :p Good to see you posting again, Paul: and a quick 'second' for Ed's tasty book :) Andy I have that book too and can honestly say it helped me out. Ed's tone and feel are a real treat to listen to also. |