Improvising Jazz Bass PDF composed by Richard Laird. Tunes and exercises in the styles of Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, and others presented to provide a well-rounded improvisational background. Plus professional insights into jazz scales, rhythms, tonal concepts, equipment, and more. Includes a bibliography and discography. Tells you all you need to know in order to play a variety of contemporary styles successfully. Important chapters on Fundamentals of Technique, Positioning, Scales, Making a Walking Bass Line, Developing an Idea and much more.
Richard Laird has performed throughout the world with many of the leading jazz artists of today including Stan Getz, Chick Gorea and John Dankworth. He is a best known for his work with the original Mahavishnu Orchestra, formed by guitarist John McLaughlin. He has made records and has appeared on the concert platform, in clubs and on television and radio.
Format: PDF, 114 pages
