Ron Carter - Building Jazz Bass Lines

[audioripple]

Could anybody own the <<Building Jazz Bass Lines >> and how about it?
I start to play jazz and play electric bass.
Or the better books can be recommended.

thanks

 

[brianrost]

I have it and found that Ed Friedland's "Building Walking Bass Lines" is easier to understand.

 

[stretchcat]

I have it and found that Ed Friedland's "Building Walking Bass Lines" is easier to understand.

Good book for getting started with walking lines. Also, check out the classic Rufus Reid book, The Evolving Bassist, that has been discussed many times in the General Discussion forum.

 

[audioripple]

the book pack ? the dvd copy? or all of tow?

 

[stretchcat]

the book pack ? the dvd copy? or all of tow?

I have the book which is excellent, but I was looking at the DVD yesterday while I was at G****r Center trying to buy some strings (They never have what I am looking for). It would be a really good learning experience to watch Reid play and then listen to him explain what he does and also to see the group interplay. Mulgrew Miller is one of the best jazz piano players out there right now. It wouldn't hurt you to own the book and the DVD. If you are new to jazz, though, I would recommend finding a good instructor in your area.

 

[audioripple]

I have the book which is excellent, but I was looking at the DVD yesterday while I was at G****r Center trying to buy some strings (They never have what I am looking for). It would be a really good learning experience to watch Reid play and then listen to him explain what he does and also to see the group interplay. Mulgrew Miller is one of the best jazz piano players out there right now. It wouldn't hurt you to own the book and the DVD. If you are new to jazz, though, I would recommend finding a good instructor in your area.

Thanks Stetchcat.
I am from Shanghai,China. A big city, but it's hard to find bass instructor. Only club player who work there as a job.