JOHN PATITUCCI WALKING BASS IBD

Sinopsis

Play jazz basslines by thinking like a composerAt the heart of his walking bass method, John Patitucci teaches you toáthink compositionally, and youâÇÖll discover that walking bass is not just a way to connect the chords by any means. He demonstrates howáeveryáline can be a strong melodic statement in its own right.áThe musical way to master walking bass, with John PatitucciáYouâÇÖll hone these essential skills on electric and upright bass:How to compose andáuseáwell-conceived basslines with strong, driving melodiesHundreds of walking bass movements so you can discover JohnâÇÖs jazz vocabularyHow to tastefully spice up the harmony and walk on the most common progressions in jazzA simple strategy to adapt your basslines when the chord changes are altered or substitutedMelodic walking bass from simple to complexJohn Patitucci Walking Bassábegins with a look at the essential ii V I VI7 sequence that forms the backbone of hundreds of jazz standards. However, each chapter develops this sequence further with essential harmonic concepts to alter the harmony...ááeach of which becomes more radical as you progress.áThis incremental bass method teaches you to walk on any chord changes, no matter how radical.Discover theáFour Guiding PrinciplesáJohn uses to compose strong, memorable basslines that have interest and momentumLearn to focus your basslines to start simple, then add layers of complexityMasterá15 specially composed bass etudesáthat give unparalleled insight into JohnâÇÖs walking bass approach and vocabularyEach one of John PatitucciâÇÖs 15 beautiful bass etudes is broken down into easy-to-digest cells, so you can learn quickly and efficiently.áMaster Two-Beat and Four-Beat walking bass feelPlaying half time or 'two-beat' is a technique all the bass masters have used, from Ray Brown to Paul Chambers. Each of JohnâÇÖs 15 walking bass etudes begins with a two-beat passage to help you develop a deeper sense of feel and swing, before moving into a regular walking pattern.