In a step-by-step fashion, Rhythm First! builds up the student's library of rhythmic figures and has them playing along with the accompanying CD to get the sound and feel of jazz soloing under
A comprehensive guide to rhythm changes, offering a wealth of information for beginners and professionals alike. Written in the language of the working musician and clearly laid
This beginner's guide to walking bass lines is a must for teachers and students! The approach is simple: each exercise introduces one new advancement to help you learn how to create your own bass lines. The
Designed for the beginning bassist, here is an in-depth book and CD combination on how to create authentic-sounding walking bass lines. It includes many exercises on how to get aspiring bass players up and
Jazz pianists have been trained to use one-octave, "thumb-under" fingerings, based on the Western classical tradition. But this system falls short when dealing with the wider intervals of the pentatonic