Double Bass Ed Fuqua's new book Walking Bassics

[ashkenazy]

http://www.shermusic.com/new/1883217504.shtml
Based on what he's had to say here about playing lines and learning tunes I'd imaging a book like this from Ed Fuqua would be a valuable resource for the student or teacher.

Congratulations on getting this published Ed.

-MA

 

[Sam Sherry]

How about that!!

Sher music, too -- it's not like it's FewCo Publishing

Man!!

 

[Marcus Johnson]

Congratulations, Ed! Sher is a class act.

 

[Nami]

Looks like a great book. I think i'll buy it.

 

[Phil Smith]

One of the few method books that focuses exclusively on how to create authentic-sounding walking bass lines.

I love this quote from the linked page.

Does this mean the lines sound authentic but they are not?

 

[christ andronis]

Yeah Ed!!

 

[TimoMetzemakers]

Congratulations, Ed! The book looks great; I'll pick it up ASAP for my students (and also for myself ).

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

I got my copy last week!

I like how it says :

"Ed Fuqua is a young but already seasoned veteran of the New York Jazz scene.."





Seriously - I am going to use this and the CD, as I have been feeling I need to get back to the basics.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I love this quote from the linked page.

Does this mean the lines sound authentic but they are not?

Not responsible for ad copy! Or maybe it just means that you don't get a certificate of authenticity?

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I got my copy last week!

I like how it says :

"Ed Fuqua is a young but already seasoned veteran of the New York Jazz scene.."

I think that just means I haven't turned 60 yet!

 

[Damon Rondeau]

I think that just means I haven't turned 60 yet!

Haven't you heard? 60 is the new 30. It still means, though, that if you're over it you can't be trusted.

 

[dar512]

Wait, wait. Isn't Ed Fuqua the guy who has two answers "Get a teacher" and "you have to play what you hear"? (Question is not rhetorical. I'm not positive Ed is the guy I'm thinking of)

And if so, isn't his writing this book kind of ironic?

Not that I'd let irony stop me from buying the book.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Wait, wait. Isn't Ed Fuqua the guy who has two answers "Get a teacher" and "you have to play what you hear"? (Question is not rhetorical. I'm not positive Ed is the guy I'm thinking of)

And if so, isn't his writing this book kind of ironic?

Not that I'd let irony stop me from buying the book.

Guilty on all counts. Hopefully the couple of sections that talk about how to get to hearing with clarity will address answer number two. But, yes, it IS a book and I still contend that the best way to learn is being in the same room with a living breathing human who can help you. Just call me Bueller.


Ferrous Bueller.

 

[Marcus Johnson]

Guilty on all counts. Hopefully the couple of sections that talk about how to get to hearing with clarity will address answer number two. But, yes, it IS a book and I still contend that the best way to learn is being in the same room with a living breathing human who can help you. Just call me Bueller.


Ferrous Bueller.

How about if I channel you while I teach walking bass to my students using your book?

"What.... is happening to me?... hair is growing back.... when did I grow facial hair?..... my hands... they're....gigantic......like hams.....like.....giant, smoked, HAMS!!!....."

Marcus "Zelig" Johnson

 

[dar512]

Guilty on all counts. Hopefully the couple of sections that talk about how to get to hearing with clarity will address answer number two. But, yes, it IS a book and I still contend that the best way to learn is being in the same room with a living breathing human who can help you. Just call me Bueller.

Ferrous Bueller.

It took me a second, but I got the Bueller joke.

I was just giving you a hard time. It really does sound like something different in the way of "walking bass line" books. I've put it on my amazon wish list.

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

I think that just means I haven't turned 60 yet!

That means there's still hope for me yet!

 

[Daniel L.]

Congrats on the book, Ed. Looks pretty cool. I'm planning on picking it up when time and $ permits.

 

[wendell]

Got my copy of Ed's book yesterday and have had a chance to have a couple workouts with it. I like it very much. Although I am a pretty raw beginner at double bass, I am able to really jump into it and start working with the material which makes it a lot of fun and rewarding. I think this will be a good and long-lasting learning tool.

 

[bobnannie]

Ed, I picked up Walking Bassics at Cascio's Interstate Music and thought, "Hey, this is a little thin." But what a wealth of information. Nicely organized and presented. Hip, straightforward lines. Very nice, indeed. It goes right to the top of the pile, and gives me hope. Thanks.

 

[Roger Harper]

I received mine yesterday and spent a great hour or so with it last night. Great book and I look forward to spending several hours a week with it for quite a while.

Thanks for the effort and good product!