John Patitucci Walking Bass

<p>Play jazz basslines by thinking like a composer</p><p><br></p><p>At the heart of his walking bass method John Patitucci teaches you to <em>think compositionally</em> and you'll discover that walking bass is not just a way to connect the chords by any means. He demonstrates how <em>every</em> line can be a strong melodic statement in its own right. </p><p>The musical way to master walking bass with John Patitucci </p><p><br></p><p>You'll hone these essential skills on electric and upright bass:</p><p><br></p><p>How to compose and <em>use</em> well-conceived basslines with strong driving melodies</p><p>Hundreds of walking bass movements so you can discover John's jazz vocabulary</p><p>How to tastefully spice up the harmony and walk on the most common progressions in jazz</p><p>A simple strategy to adapt your basslines when the chord changes are altered or substituted</p><p><br></p><p>Melodic walking bass from simple to complex</p><p>John Patitucci Walking Bass begins 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...  each of which becomes more radical as you progress. </p><p>This incremental bass method teaches you to walk on any chord changes no matter how radical.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover the <em>Four Guiding Principles</em> John uses to compose strong memorable basslines that have interest and momentum</p><p>Learn to focus your basslines to start simple then add layers of complexity</p><p>Master <em>15 specially composed bass etudes</em> that give unparalleled insight into John's walking bass approach and vocabulary</p><p><br></p><p>Each one of John Patitucci's 15 beautiful bass etudes is broken down into easy-to-digest cells so you can learn quickly and efficiently. </p><p>Master Two-Beat and Four-Beat walking bass feel</p><p>Playing half time or two-beat is a technique all the bass masters have used from Ray Brown to Paul Chambers. Each of John's 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.</p>