Blues stuff ?

[jazznfusion]

Just wondering if anyone could recommend a book in this area. It could be as simple as basic theory and some sheets, nothing crazy im still a beginner. Thanks..

[lowendfriend]

two good sources:

1. http;//www.studybass.com

2. Ed Friedland's Blues Bass book/CD

3. After you've built a few chops, go find a Blues jam in your area, go to a couple to get the lay of the land and bring your bass on the second or third time.

[kreider204]

I highly recommend these:

http://www.amazon.com/Mel-Bay-Blues-...5842210&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/Mel-Blues-Bass...d_bxgy_b_img_b

(You can even see my reviews there.)

[jazznfusion]

Im going to the music store tomorrow, ill check em out ! Thanks again..

[onosson]

Originally Posted by lowendfriend

After you've built a few chops, go find a Blues jam in your area, go to a couple to get the lay of the land and bring your bass on the second or third time.

+1

I learned more from going to blues jams when I was starting on bass (14 years old) than anywhere else. I may even go to one tonight ... 25 years later.

[MalcolmAmos]

Call up some jamming video tracks and play-a-long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUK5pE5x_6A That's the basic 12 bar blues progression. Roots only and see if you can keep up. Look on the right hand side of the screen - try some of those.

Little more challenging. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD1NR...eature=related Again look at what is on the right hand side of the screen.


Here is a long discussion on the blues you might find interesting http://www.ibreathemusic.com/forums/...ad.php?t=18375

[Stumbo]

Some great info on TB and other online sources. Here are a few links to check out:
5. STYLES
~Blues
Becoming a blues bass player
Blues progressions explained w/ audio samples
Basic lessons/free backing tracks
Getting into the blues
Slow blues
1 "Must know" blues tunes
2

1 Blues jam terms/progressions
2
3
4

Ice Cream Changes
Backdoor Progression
ii-V-I
more blues

1 First jam
2
3

Gig coming up

Blues bass player's club

Influential musicians (mostly) pre-1959
History and styles
20 important blues recordings & more

"Blues Bass" by TB member Jon Liebman
Ed Friedland's Essential Styles and Techniques
Blues books
"Complete Rhythm Guitar Guide for Blues Bands"
"101 Blues Bass Patterns by Larry McCabe
Turn arounds book for blues/jazz

[MalcolmAmos]

If you did not bookmark that, your missing a great learning tool.

[fmoore60]

Ed Friedland's Blues Bass book/CD


Ed is the man
, sorry Jimmy you are a close second! LOL. Ed's book has all the blues licks, riffs, and songs you are going to need for developing your ability to sit in at a blues jam. You will have strength and confidence in playing. I have 30+ years playing and was honestly practicing with
Crosscut Saw" "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Sweet home Chicago" just before I got on TB tonight. ED is also a TBr and will respond as a straight cat.
Ed, you ever in Central PA you got a home cooked diner coming!