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    Double Bass Must know swing songs

    Hi guys can you recommend some swing jazz songs that are a must or most recommended. So far I have "Take A train" and "All of me".
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    Need help figuring out genre's in this song

    Hey guys I found this gospel track earlier today and wanted to know if can help me figure out the genre's influencing this song. So far I'm hearing a lot of blues but any insights will be greatly appreciated.
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    Purpose of sheet music

    For the past couple years i've been learning music by transcribing the Cd and have never had any experience in the use of sheet music. I wanted to know if I'm missing out on anything because of my unfamiliarity with sheet music, especially Jazz. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!:)
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    Double Bass Is this normal?

    Recently I've been transcribing a few double bass Jazz pieces on my electric bass. But the problem is that by the end of the week it hurts my wrist a little. Is this normal or would you recommend a more effective way of transcribing double bass players on an electric bass. Thanks in advance.
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    looking for Jazz songs like this

    Toots Thielemans & Stevie Wonder - Bluesette - YouTube Hey guys, anyone know any real/straighahead Jazz songs with bassline's similar to the link above. I'm looking for anything with a similar feel. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance!:)
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    Jazz picks for the Intermediate player

    I'm in need of some Jazz artists/groups to transcribe. I'm an intermediate player, I've been playing for 3 years, I play in church on a regular basis, mostly gospel music. I tried Jaco, John patitucci, victor wooten but i've discovered that these guys are out of my league at the present time, I...
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    Question

    I was at the Berklee website and came across this: Students will learn to play the original bass parts to hit songs ( from Motown period). And will then create bass parts using this stylistic vocabulary/rhythm section technique over chord progressions in this style...For the past year or so...
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    Need direction with bass

    Im in desperate need of direction..I've recently began playing with a pianist who plays in fast tempos. What do i need to learn so there won't be empty gaps that should otherwise be filled by the bass in the songs..I understand the concept of Roots, octaves, 5ths, 7ths, scales etc. But i don't...