Modern Walking Bass Technique, vol. I: A Contemporary Rhythmic Approach

Jazz bass lines for string bass, electric bass, tuba, organ, synthesizer, arrangers.

Endorsed by Eddie Gomez, Dave Holland, Jaco Pastorius, George Mraz, David Baker, Don Sebesky, Rick Laird, John Kuzmich Jr., Herb Mickman.

CONTENIDO:

About the author
Introduction
On reading this book
-Playing tips
Proper technique for playing the bass violin
-Left hand and arm position
-Right hand technique

I. Key of C
-Introduction
-Skips
-Ghost skips
-Pull-off skips, slurred skips, syncopated rhythms
-Triplets
-Combined techniques

II. Key of F
-Introduction
-Skips
-Ghost skips
-Pull-off skips, slurred skips, syncopated rhythms
-Triplets
-Combined techniques

III. Key of Eb
-Introduction
-Skips
-Ghost skips
-Pull-off skips, slurred skips, syncopated rhythms
-Triplets
-Combined techniques

IV. Key of A minor
-Introduction
-Skips
-Ghost skips
-Pull-off skips, slurred skips, syncopated rhythms
-Triplets
-Combined techniques

Selected discography
Conclusion