donna lee head

[nathanmcnathan]

Does anybody have the head for Donna Lee in bass clef? I've got it in treble clef, but it's so much easier to read and play in bass clef. if you have it, can you please email me - nathanmcnathan@hotmail.com
Thanks!

[steverosati]

Its in the real book bass clef sixth edition, book well worth having, or the Parker Omni book bass clef. we have them both at Bass specialties.

[cnltb]

I would transcribe it myself.
That way I think you 'll get the most out of it.
It's not that hard either.

[dchan]

Originally Posted by cnltb

It's not that hard either.

Playing it or transcribing it?

[Adrian Cho]

I highly recommend learning to read heads in treble clef.

[nathanmcnathan]

Originally Posted by Adrian Cho

I highly recommend learning to read heads in treble clef.

I think you're right. I can read treble clef for Eb instruments on bass (yes, I'm a cheater), so I should probably learn to sight read treble clef better for C instruments. That and transcribe by ear.

Thanks everybody!

[shwashwa]

or just write it out in bass clef yourself from the treble clef version. that's a good first exercise in learning how to read treble clef better

[koricancowboy]

Originally Posted by Adrian Cho

I highly recommend learning to read heads in treble clef.

+1 all bassists must be able to read bass, treble and tenor clefs with ease.

[Nami]

if you still want it i have it and even with fingering and harmony fixes. i play it alot it's a real joy to be able to (so is "freedom jazz dance" BTW)
just say here or PM me if you want me to send it.

[damonsmith]

Originally Posted by koricancowboy

+1 all bassists must be able to read bass, treble and tenor clefs with ease.

+2
The faster you get over the "clef hang up" the better things will be for you. For one your practice time will be spent much more efficiently as well as opening yourself up to all kinds of great music whether written for the bass or not.
Transcribing "Donna Lee" is probably a waste of time. Read the head and spend your transcribing time on your favorite solos - we only have so much time and there is plenty of great music that is not written down.

[Marc Piane]

Originally Posted by koricancowboy

+1 all bassists must be able to read bass, treble and tenor clefs with ease.

I agree that in order to be a well rounded musician you should be comfy reading in these clefs. Since this is in a jazz thread though I have never had to read or even seen anything in tenor clef on a jazz chart. Even Marc Johnson and Michael Moore's books that talk in depth about thumb position flip straight from bass to treble for higher stuff.

[damonsmith]

Originally Posted by fingers

I agree that in order to be a well rounded musician you should be comfy reading in these clefs. Since this is in a jazz thread though I have never had to read or even seen anything in tenor clef on a jazz chart. Even Marc Johnson and Michael Moore's books that talk in depth about thumb position flip straight from bass to treble for higher stuff.

Most great jazz players study some classical music. Being able to work on Bach, for example is going to help you be a better jazz player.
As many players from Mingus to McBride recommend. The jazz and classical tradition have been strongly connected from day one.

[damonsmith]

Also, since when does jazz not require bassists to be well rounded musicians?

[BassmanDk]

If your level of musicianship allows your to play "Donna Lee" on upright, i can see no reason not to learn it by ear. Or reading treble clef!
In other words, if you can't or won't bother reading it in treble clef or transcribing it, you probably cannot play it anyway!
I'm not saying this in a condacending way but i believe it's the truth!

[Marc Piane]

Jeez Damon. Why are you disagreeing on this? Quit reading into my posts. I say what I mean, nothing more. I never said anything about jazz players not needing to be well rounded.

Let's stay on topic for once. The OP asked about Donna Lee. I have never seen Donna Lee in tenor clef.

[damonsmith]

Originally Posted by fingers

I never said anything about jazz players not needing to be well rounded.

- Your Moutin thread and some of your comments have that undertone. You may want to check it out.

[Marc Piane]

Ah... undertone... got it.

Sorry to derail your thread Nathan.

[damonsmith]

Nathan's questions got several legit answers. Derailing the thread often leads to interesting or at least entertaining posts.

[nathanmcnathan]

Originally Posted by fingers

Ah... undertone... got it.

Sorry to derail your thread Nathan.

Don't worry about it - almost everything posted here is helpful to younger musicians (me). I have been getting better at reading treble clef, mainly through classical guitar class (I can't belive I get a credit for playing guitar for an hour a day - really, the class is way too easy), and I can read tenor clef a bit due to solos in instrumental music classes. So, everything's been helpful so far!

Oh, BTW: I've already learned the first phrase, and I'm starting the second once I get back from a school trip (NYC!!!)

[cnltb]

Originally Posted by dchan

Playing it or transcribing it?

both.
I does some take practicing though, as does anything one wants to do well.