Blues bass books pdf

Bass virtuosos notefornote transcriptions of 24 classics from such greats as victor wooten, jaco pastorius, stanley clarke and james jamerson. This book and audio package is solely devoted to providing you with all the technical tools necessary for playing 12bar blues with authority. Blues bass survival guide andrew ford guitar lessons. Often new players are drawn to the instrument because of a desire to play the blues. Holiday classics jump at the sun holiday classics blues bass a guide to the. Unless your blues song fades out, you want the final verse to end on chord i instead. Ill be covering blues rock and jazz blues in upcoming lessons. General information this booklet is designed to give you the basics which you will need in order to learn the art of improvising in music. Walking bass line theory basicspart 1by chris fitzgerald. Complete blues bass download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. I have used all 3 but this was the one i ended up using the most due to its practicality and straightforwardness. Bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players.

The best single source for learning to play the blues for bass. The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f. Major and minor bass guitar scales bass books and music. Click download or read online button to get complete blues bass book now. A comprehensive collection of scales is provided, suitable for use in blues, rock, metal, jazz and classical music. Blues bass a guide to the essential styles and techniques hal. Please drop me a line, if you wish to use it or link to it or correct it. Songs included favorites from james brown, cab calloway, aretha franklin and more.

The majority of the presentation will focus on walking bass lines in a 44 meter. Adding bass runs requires a bit of concentration and focus. Bass runs and fills something that can add a lot of interest to your blues playing is a few well placed bass runs. The blues you can use books have been great, but i agree that there isnt much that i can find that i consider intermediatelevel books. Essential bass lines and techniques for the modern blues bassist. Blues turnarounds exceptions blues is not limited to 12bar patterns. So its quite common, but this doesnt mean it should be boring at all. The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on which f pitch is written. For when you have to learn to play the bass right now. There are also songs based on 8bar, 16bar and 24bar patterns.

Aside from of course an extensive knowledge of blues standards and grooves. Lets take a look into some of the ways to put some variation into this twelve bar progression. Of the bassebook pdf versionhere are 18 of the most incredible heavy metal bass lines ever recorded, from iron maidens first five albums. Studies for bass 3volume setebook pdf versionthese three books from david motto make up one of the great sightreading resources of all time. How to play bass guitar 5 beginner books to learn bass. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method jump n blues bass bookcd jump, frog, jump.

This book covers all the important aspects of blues bass playing, dealing with the most common blues progressions, turnarounds, scales, riffs techniques in a variety of blues styles. The best bass tab books bass tab white pages legendary bass guitar songs the. These free bass transcriptions are provided for educational use only click on the transcription title to view and download the pdf. Be sure to download the free pdf and backing track below. All the bass guitar scales in the book are presented as movable diagrams, allowing you to play all over the neck. Well stick to the 12bar forms here because these are the ones you will most often hear played by blues musicians and our primary focus here is the blues turnaround. Its made up of the root, 3rd, 5th and 6th degrees of an e major scale for all of you music theory buffs out there. In this example, the bass line consists of simple arpeggiations of each chord, giving the overall effect of a simple blues bass line. This book with online audio uses classic blues songs and standards to teach you how to lay down your own solid blues bass lines.

The fake book is a central part of the culture of playing music in public, particularly in jazz, where improvisation is particularly valued. Walking bass for jazz and blues fundamental changes music. If you use scales to improvise and composewhatever style of music you playthen the guitar scale book is the reference book you need. A very thorough study of blues bass lines covering many different blues styles from texas swing to jazz and rock blues. Remember to study this bass blues scale tab fingering with a metronome at 607080 and then increase the speed. We may earn a commission for amazon purchases using our links. If youre using transcriptions for paid gigs or as teaching material, then a small. If youre looking for bass tabs, then click here these free bass transcriptions are provided for educational use only click on the transcription title to view and download the pdf. Available singly or as a set, in print or ebook form, with accompanying audio.

Preachin blues up jumped the devil corey harris version robert johnson corey harris. You can break up the monotony of the straight bass line by adding little fills between almost any chord change. Our collection of tabs, guitar chords, and video lessons is constantly growing, so check back often to find your favorite songs. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Many feel that people who improvise or play jazz are special. Nov 21, 2016 walking bass for jazz and blues is a complete method to help beginners master each element of blues and jazz walking bass.

Bass guitar scales chords and arpeggios features a wide range of common and exotic scales including. This is a good one for all beginning bass players to know. Pickups are also mounted to the body and work like little microphones that pick up the sound from the strings. The video lesson covers nine incredibly useable patterns not just for these styles but also blues, pop, funk and rock. Free blues, rock, metal and country bass tabs in pdf format. The bass line construction method explored here uses chord tones, approach notes and basic reharmonization. While some knowledge of music theory is necessary, excellent bass lines can be.

On this video the backing track has a very full sound and the bass can sound a little overpowered on smaller speakers. I purchased some stevie ray vaughan tab books and one with a play along cd that can be slowed down, but lets face it, going from a beginners book to. Many professionals use these recordings to warmup, keep in shape, practice new patterns or licks, or to learn new songs and improvise on the chord. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method jump n blues bass book cd jump, frog, jump. If you have problems hearing it be sure to use either. Ebook keith ferguson texas blues bass hdubbook pdf. I am not trying to screw anyone out of royalties, etc. Click download or read online button to get 101 blues patterns for bass guitar book now. The blues is almost universally known, so if you ever find yourself playing with new people, you can always use some of these blues bass lines to start making music instantly. Sixth intervals also work well on the bass strings. Hal leonard bass method book 2 teaches the box shape, moveable boxes, notes in fifth position, major and minor scales, the classic blues line, the shuffle rhythm, tablature, and more. Get the tabs, notation and practice tracks for all the bass lines in this lesson if you want. Otis rush go here for books and videos on blues guitar go here for links to other blues sites blues guitar minor blues lesson 1, part 1 cmajor diddie has something there minor blues lesson 1, part 2. Blues bass, ebookpdf version like many forms of american music, the traditional electric blues of the 50s and 60s has become an endangered species, increasingly replaced in clubs and recording sessions by a more high energy rock sound.

It contains a huge amount of information to help you learn and master the fingerboard. How to play blues rhythm guitar like the blues masters. Of these several books, i think ed friedlands has easily the best single coverage of the blues and its fundamental theory and repertoire. An index of bands and artists beginning with the letter a. I bought two other blues bass books at the same time as this one. This is the first in a short series of lessons devoted to playing bass on a 12 bar blues. Designed for beginning bassists who want to play the blues, this title makes a great companion to any starter bass method and the perfect complement to the authors complete electric bass method. R 3 5 6 7 walking bass line theory basics chris fitzgerald. Bass music transcription ebooks from aidan hampson. Walking bass lesson 3 jazz blues fundamental changes. In lesson 2, we continued to build patterns for the common chord progressions we see in blues. Pay attention, burn through this as fast as you can, and you. This ebook is a highpotency method for any bass guitarist who wants to practice the techniques used by worldclass players. Jul 22, 2016 3 fundamental bass grooves explained james eager july 22, 2016 bass guitar theory, rookie blues bass intensive download the free 3 fundamental bass grooves pdf.

A free and accurate list of pdf bass tabs made from power tab files. Donald duck dunn played on the sound track for this musicalcomedy cult classic, and even portrayed himself in the film. Heres what you get a complete guide to walking bass lines so you learn how to play on the most common chord changes in blues and jazz. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. So far we have patterns for each chord change in the 12bar blues except for one, moving from v to iv i. Best blues bass study book discussion in general instruction bg started by jschwalls, oct, 2010. After browsing our selection of free bass tab pdf, view our video lessons to help you get started learning your favorite songs from start to finish. The cd includes 51 fullband tracks for demonstration or play along. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. If youre just getting started download the easy walking bass lines pdf. Jazz and blues bass lines ebookpdf version bass books. Each volume in the bass tab licks series contains over 90 essential licksriffs for live and studio performance as well as a brief history and recommended listening list for each style.

Belushi and aykroyd, respectively in character as lead vocalist joliet jake blues and harmonica playervocalist elwood blues, fronted the band, which was composed of. This book and cd package uses classic blues songs and standards to teach you how to lay down your own solid blues bass lines. All of the other parts of the bass are mounted on these three sections. Jazz bass books learn bass guitar, bass guitar tabs, music theory. I own several blues bass books, most acquired because they included a pattern or a song i wanted to know more about at the time. In this video bass lesson you will learn how to play a basic blues bass line in the key of e. The term 12bar blues has become synonymous with blues music and is the basis for an incredible body of jazz, rock n roll, and other forms of popular music. As the older bluesmen disappear, the younger players coming up the ranks do not have as many. To play the blues is a fascinating undertaking because it can be both simplistic and yet intangibly tricky to. Contains books 1, 2, and 3 bound together in one easytouse volume hal leonard bass method ed friedland. Along with specific instruction and analysis, plenty of sample blues bass lines are included. Below is the bass tablature for the basic blues in e bass line.

This page features over 180 free bass transcriptions in standard notation. All examples are presented in both standard music and tablature. Oldschool rhythm and blues and soul bass lines are so awesome. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon.

Learn various grooves in both straight and swing feels, all within the context of such styles as rock blues. Preachin blues up jumped the devil 3 tabs robert johnson. The bridge is the assembly that anchors the strings to the body. Nov 06, 2012 bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players. The notes above are all natural however any of this notes can be raised or lowered a half. It is designed to develop strong harmonic skills, rhythm, phrasing and note choice.

The blues brothers are an american blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedians dan aykroyd and john belushi as part of a musical sketch on saturday night live. Perhaps i havent looked hard enough or know where to look. Jazz online bass workshops constructingwalking jazz bass lines. Discover the best bass guitar songbooks in best sellers. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys constructing walking. Free bass tabs printable, downloadable pdf bass tabs. In part three of our walking bass series, we are looking at the final changes for the 12 bar blues. Blues scales blues is an irresistible tonality for a guitar player. Learn to play the guitar with these fingerstyle blues songs. As a self taught musician ive been making a living as a blues bass player for more than twenty years. Each volume in the bass tab licks series contains over 90 essential licksriffs for live and studio performance as well as a brief. Parts of the bass a bass is made up of three main sections.

Note to lawyers and any other litigiousminded folk. As im sure you have heard before, practice makes perfect. Blues turnarounds, by pete farrugia ba hons, dip mus. Dedicate at least 3060 minutes each day to playing the bass. Delta blues, texas blues, new orleans blues, west coast. Ive found that expression and feel is what a bass player needs to bring to the gig and to the jam. Leam to play hy studying the songs of famous bluesmen such as b. King, stevie ray vaughan tommy lee shannon, muddy waters, freddie king, albert king, the allman brothers, otis rush, tbone walker, louis jordan, and. A slightly embellished version of this kind of line would also be typical of a basic boogie woogie type bass line, as in the following example.

All of our bass tab pdf is printable and downloadable so you can enjoy it for years to come. The twelve bar progression is the backbone of the blues and it is the basis off thousands of bluessongs. Here is the basic bass pattern you will play over the e7 chord. The collection of material of this book is, in our opinion, the basics to playing bass guitar for some event. Here are some tips to aid you in mastering these bass blues licks. A fun and easy way to play bass licks in the style of your favorite artist whether you read music or not. See all aidan hampson bass music transcription ebooks. The important thing is to end on time and at the rigght.