The Latin Bass Book

The Latin Bass Book

Author: Chuck Sher

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1457101386

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The only comprehensive book ever published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean and various South American styles. Over 250 pages of exact transcriptions of every note Oscar plays on the 3 accompanying CDs. Endorsed by Down Beat magazine, Latin Beat magazine, Benny Rietveld, etc.


Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves

Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves

Author: Manny Patiño

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781576239100

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This book will help any musician unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel. By clearly demonstrating the underlying pattern called the Clave and the comping patterns called Tumbaos which are played over the Clave, this book will help every bass player learn these fundamental Latin rhythms. (Matching keyboard book (EL9706CD) also available.)


The Total Jazz Bassist

The Total Jazz Bassist

Author: David Overthrow

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2007-05

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780739043110

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The Total Jazz Bassist is a complete jazz method, giving equal treatment to both electric and double bass. Covering styles like bebop, Latin, funk and fusion, this book provides examples and lessons that will help you become a well-rounded bassist. The Total Jazz Bassist also covers theory, technique, tunes, solos, jazz styles, and includes great advice for practicing and doing business. You'll learn to develop walking bass lines, how to solo, bass lines and solo patterns for blues changes and major and minor "two-five-one" progressions, dominant 7th chord scales, approaches for playing "Rhythm Changes," and much, much more! This is the one place to get everything you need to make you not only a great jazz bassist but an asset to any band. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.


Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

Author: Ted Reed

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1457412195

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Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills. This book includes many accented eighths, dotted eighths and sixteenths, eighth-note triplets and sixteenth notes for extended solos. In addition, teachers can develop many of their own examples from it.


West African Rhythms for Drumset

West African Rhythms for Drumset

Author: Royal Hartigan

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780897247320

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With Freeman Kwazdo Donkor and Abraham Adzenyah. Based on four Ghanaian rhythmic groups (Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu and Akom), this book and CD will provide drumset players with a "new" vocabulary based on some of the oldest and most influential rhythms in the world. A groundbreaking presentation!


Standing in the Shadows of Motown

Standing in the Shadows of Motown

Author: James Jamerson

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780881888829

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(Guitar Book). Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Features a 120-minute CD! Allan Slutsky's 2002 documentary of the same name is the winner of the New York Film Critics "Best Documentary of the Year" award!


The Latin Bass Book

The Latin Bass Book

Author: Oscar Stagnaro

Publisher: Sher Music Company

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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This is a practical, comprehensive approach to learning Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and South American styles of bass playing, featuring 3 CDs of Berklee professor Oscar Stagnaro playing with three different world-class rhythm sections. The book consists mostly of transcriptions of every note Oscar plays on the accompanying CDs. Some amazing music, and logically progressing from simple to complex examples of each style.


Slap & Pop Bass: A Guide to Modern Funk Techniques, Book & CD

Slap & Pop Bass: A Guide to Modern Funk Techniques, Book & CD

Author: David Overthrow

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2002-07

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780739028155

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Learn to serve up funk-a-licious grooves and extract the vibrant percussive sounds hidden in the electric bass. Renowned expert, David Overthrow teaches everything you need to know to get started playing hot slap & pop bass lines. Following a clear and logical progression, each essential technique is covered individually, from hammer-ons and pull-offs to double pops and double stops. Your skills build gradually so learning is easy! Over 100 licks and grooves are provided, plus a special library of bass lines for additional fun. The recording demonstrates all the music featured in the book. A great book for any serious bass player, from beginner to advanced.