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Todd Johnson is recognized as a pioneer of the six-string bass. With his custom Yamaha six-string bass, equipped with a midi pick-up, Johnson uses an innovative technique where he plays chord changes and bass lines simultaneously. Additionally his use of the midi interface, a technology that allows his instrument to sound like many instruments at the same time, adds both harmonic color and texture that further defines his unique sound. Bass Player magazine's Ed Friedland says, "Todd can simultaneously swing like Ray Brown and accompany like organist Jimmy Smith." In addition to his work with the Ron Eschetι Trio, Johnson has performed and recorded with other artists, including Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Plas Johnson, Sam Most, Joe LaBarbera, Poncho Sanchez, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale. Todd has developed an incredible new course for bass... Take your bass playing to a new level! For complete information on this course visit here!
Technique Builders
The Essential Guide To Electric Bass
Technique
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The, "WALKING BASS LINE
MODULE SYSTEM" takes the "mystery" out of learning to play walking bass
lines by breaking it down into small "bite size" chunks that anyone can
"digest!" $40.00
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$40.00
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Book/CD Set by Sher &
Johnson. Expand your ability to create coherent and meaningful bass
solos. A thorough method that takes you through step by step with complete
examples by Marc Johnson on the two CD's.
$ 26.00
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"The Real Easy Book, Vol.3: A Short History Of Jazz (C Version)" — Like the earlier Real Easy Books, "Vol.3: A Short History Of Jazz" includes easy, but classic, jazz tunes on one page, and all the things a band director might have to write out for their students on each facing page. Vol. 3 is unique, however, because the tune selection includes 5-10 songs from each historical era of jazz--from Dixieland to Swing to Bebop to Afro-Cuban Jazz, and more. In addition, Vol.3 has an entertaining and informative history text introducing each section, including the musical innovations that happened in each era. All in all, a perfect teaching tool for any jazz educator, as well as just a great fake book! C version available now, Bb, Eb and bass clef version will be available in the spring of 2008. At over 200 pages, it is a bargain for only $25. (Sold in USA only.) "Walking Bassics" by Ed Fuqua. An in-depth method book on how to create authentic-sounding walking bass lines, designed for the beginning bassist. Includes many exercises to get any aspiring bass player up and walking on their own, as well as complete transcriptions of every bass note played by swinging NY bassist Ed Fuqua on the accompanying play-along CD. The CD features simple blues and standard tunes played by a top-notch NY rhythm section. Endorsed by Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Haslip, John Goldsby, etc. Price is $22 for book and CD.
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Sher Music Presents:The Latin Bass Book The only comprehensive book ever Published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean, Latin Jazz & South American styles. The only comprehensive book ever published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean, Latin Jazz & South American styles.
$34.00
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Sher Music Presents: The Latin Bass Book
ENDORSEMENTS "An indispensable learning and practice
tool. This book acts as a personal master class with Stagnaro. Part of the
joy of this book is just to engulf yourself in the sound and rhythmic feel
of Stagnaro's bass lines on the CDs. They are tight and solid, and really
open up creative ways of playing a bass part throughout an endless array of
Latin and related music styles. This book is so full of great ideas and
helfpul hints that bassists looking to learn about the intricacies of
playing Latin jazz can't go wrong." - DOWN BEAT MAGAZINE
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Afro-Cuban Bass Lines
Afro-Cuban rhythms are hot, and the bass is the beating heart of the groove! Now you can learn to play slap bass in seven popular Afro-Cuban styles: cha cha, son montuno, songo, timba, Afro-Cuban 6/8, Latin jazz, and Latin jazz in 7. Whether you read tab or standard notation, you will quickly learn all these styles and develop your slap bass techniques to create style-appropriate articulations. The included CD has percussion tracks, play-along tracks and complete songs to help you improve your groove to an Afro-Cuban rhythm. Grammy-winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro is one of today's top players and a pioneer in bass education. He is an associate professor at Berklee College of Music, where he helped found the Latin bass studies department. He is co-author of The Latin Bass Book. |
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Carlos Del Puerto The Cuban Bass
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Carlos Del Puerto ENDORSEMENTS "An exceptional book written by two authorities on Afro-Cuban music. For the intermediate or professional bassist, this is it! For the composer or arranger, this is the definitive source of information on the subject." -Victor Mendoza (Recording artist and jazz educator, Berklee School of Music, Boston, Ma
"This is a
wonderful book! I recommend it to all bass players."
"This will
improve your partnership with the Latin rhythm section."
"This is a
magnificent book which will bring all bassists closer to authentic Latin
music."
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Building Jazz Bass Lines Ron Carter
In this book/CD pack, bass legend Ron Carter illustrates step by step the basic concepts of creating bass lines; constructing lines using non-harmonic tones and diverse rhythms; playing in fast tempos; and developing tone and pitch. Includes a play-along CD with an all-star rhythm section and isolated bass parts, so players can listen to Ron play the sample written lines, practice them with the CD, then create their own lines with the guitar, piano and drums backing them up. Songs included are: Eight, Little Waltz, Nearly. $ 19.95
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The Latin Bass Play-a-Long is designed to help bass players and also keyboard players to improve their bass playing technique in various Latin styles including, Salsa, Mambo, Bossa Nova, Merengue, Soca, Tango, Conga, Cha Cha, Bomba & Beguine. Each chord progression (based on popular Latin/Jazz tunes such as: Wave, Watermelon Man, I Can't Get Started, Perdido, Besame Mucho, Nature Boy, Blue Moon, Feel Like Making Love, Girl From Ipanema, Fly Me to the Moon, Meditation, One Note Samba, Blue Bossa, Europa, Body & Soul, Evil Ways, Fly Me to the Moon, ) is played in two different Latin styles so the player can compare and contrast each style giving a total of 34 examples.
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Book/CD $24.95
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A Portrait Of Jaco- The Solos Collection
Explore the technical brilliance and musical genius of the greatest electric bassist the world has ever known. This book features highly detailed analysis of 12 of Jaco's epic bass solos from the songs: Amerika Bright Size Life Chromatic Fantasy Continuum Days of Wine and Roses Donna Lee Havona Port of Entry Portrait of Tracy Punk Jazz Slang (Used to Be A) Cha Cha. $ 14.95
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The Essential Jaco Pastorius
Note-for-note transcriptions with tab of Jaco's brilliant bass work on 16 songs: Amerika Birdland Blackbird The Chicken Chromatic Fantasy Come On, Come Over Continuum Donna Lee Invitation Liberty City Opus Pocus Portrait of Tracy River People Soul Intro Teen Town Word of Mouth. $ 17.95
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Jaco
The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius An updated and expanded tribute to the world's greatest bass player! $19.95 Buy Now! |
Chockful of new insights about Jaco's early years, along with new revelations about his tragic final days, this very special Anniversary Edition takes a greatly expanded look at the man who revolutionized his instrument and became one of the most potent and compelling forces in jazz during the 1970s. Like his heroes Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix, Jaco lived fast, made a huge impact, and died young he was 35 when he was fatally beaten in 1987. During his meteoric rise from South Florida phenom to international jazz star, Jaco altered the course of modern music and opened a door that generations of bass players have since walked through. "It ain't braggin' if you can back it up," Jaco often said. As this book shows, he always did. Includes a CD sampler featuring 40 minutes of newly revealed music from Jaco's pre-Weather Report years, along with spoken testimonials from Jaco's friends and colleagues. Also includes many new, never-before-seen photos acquired from the Pastorius estate.
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