Inhalt:
Although designed for newcomers to the upright bass and bluegrass music in
general, this unique approach to creating basslines has something for
everyone! The first half focuses on bass-playing essentials, giving the
reader a solid technical footing with the instrument. Then, using his own
baritone voice and the classic bluegrass song, Going Down the Road Feeling
Bad, author Nate Sabat reveals his creative process in crafting effective
basslines from the songs melody and chord progression. The second half
focuses on bass playing within the specific context of complementing
bluegrass vocals. Well beyond what you might expect from an introductory
method, Nate tastefully guides the reader by presenting multiple composed
bassline options for each of five well-known bluegrass songs: Rabbit in the
Log, Dont this Road Look Rough and Rocky?, Long Journey Home, I Am a Pilgrim,
and Angel Band.Nates warm, pitch-perfect vocals can be heard on virtually
every track, giving this method an undeniable musicality. A lightly
accompanied vocal track with no bass is also provided, so you can be the sole
upright or electric bassist in the band. Youll not only want to back Nate
upbut sing harmony with him too! The impulse to sing cant help but influence
your bass playing in a natural and positive way. Nate provides notated
versions of the eight major scales most commonly used in bluegrass. Once you
get them under your fingers, youll soon be able to play along with the books
50 companion online recordings.With its simple harmonic palette and
repetitive nature, bluegrass music offers bassists the perfect opportunity to
become musically literate. If youve hesitated to learn to read music, this is
the time and place to eliminate that drawback. Working through these 46 pages
will provide the tools and confidence needed to create your own engaging and
musical basslines and hopefully, youll be inspired to continue your bluegrass
bass journey for years to come. Includes access to online audio.