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The Untold Secret to Melodic Bass

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“The Untold Secret to Melodic Bass is an outstanding rethinking of how expert jazz bassists actually conceptualize and navigate chord changes. Written from the perspective of a seasoned jazz veteran but set forth in a straightforward and engaging fashion, this book is an excellent addition to the library of any jazz bass student or teacher.” - Jason Heath, doublebassblog.org

Author(s): Jon Burr
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Year: 2009

Language: English
Pages: 32

I. Anchors, Pivots and Lead-Ins
Overview
Anchors
Pivots
Lead-Ins
The “Rules”
Internal Dynamics
Rhythmic Overlays
Harmonic Dynamics
Anchors
Anchor examples
Oppostion and the beginnings of melody
Pivots
Where do we get our pivots?
Roots and fifths
Lead-Ins
Embellishment of Fixed Bass Lines
Anchors, Pivots and Lead-Ins in Static Harmony
II. Internal Dynamics
The Substrate of Swing
Rhythmic Overlays
Nursery Rhymes
“Shave and a Haircut”
Hemiolas
Second Line
Harmonic Dynamics
In Conclusion…
Acknowledgements