This volume is a step-by-step approach to improvisation in jazz, rock and pop music. Each chapter is based on easy music which can be practised together with the play-along CD. The textbook can also be used by a band at schools or music schools (for pupils with at least 2 years of instrumental lessons). / Contrebasse

Text: English / deutsch Completely revised and enlarged edition! Jazz Bass Compendium is one of the most comprehensive method books. 208 pages filled with information and aspects on jazz bass playing. The right hand: position, effect on sound and timing, exercises, three finger technique, drops The left hand: position, shifting positions, intonation, pizzicato technique, vibrato Coordinating both hands Bass lines: rhythm, pulse, timing, walking bass, two-beat feel, arpeggios, diatonic passing notes, leading notes, chromatic lines, scales and tetrachords, pentatonic scales, bass lines over II V progressions, harmonic clichés, pedal point, rhythmic embellishments, bass lines on standard chord progressions, straight 8ths bass lines, Latin bass lines The elements of sound Various improvisation concepts Arpeggios Studies and etudes on the chord changes to Sunny, Footprints, I Hear A Rhapsody, Solar, Confirmation Upper structure voicings Phrasing and articulation Scales and scales studies, chord-scales, breaking up scales Practice concepts, different learning fields 4 bass duets and one solo, including Georgia On My Mind, Blues 4U and More Bass Hit Sigi Busch is one of the most respected European jazz bassists/educators. He heads the jazz departement at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin, Germany.

Cette pièce le long de l'ouvrage contient des arrangements de 12 chansons et est disponible pour 8 instruments différents. Adapté aux débutants ainsi que les professionnels. Sur la face de la cassette est un enregistrement de toutes les chansons faites par des musiciens de studio professionnel. Sur la face b sont les mêmes chansons sans l'instrument pertinent, permettant ainsi à l'élève de jouer avec un groupe. À l'aide de cette méthode de lecture, sans autres musiciens sont nécessaires. / Contrebasse