From one of the all-time masters of jazz double bass, this is a thorough guide to technique development. Brown demonstrates left and right hand positions and presents crucial areas of study such as: scales; scales in thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, and sevenths; triads and chords; double stops; major and minor tenths; diminished studies; augmented studies; rhythm patterns with drops; blues bass lines; extension scales and exercises; solo exercises and arpeggios, studies in fourths; 7 arpeggios for endings and triplet studies.
Essential jump/swing and modern blues bass lines for electric and upright players. Includes lessons and music in the style of Willie Dixon, Larry Taylor, Edgar Willis, Duck Dunn, Tommy Shannon, and more! The CD includes a lives blues band with over 20 play-along tracks.