In this bookonline audio access pack, bass legend ron carter illustrates stepbystep the basic concepts of. In this book online audio access pack, bass legend ron carter illustrates stepbystep the basic concepts of creating bass lines. For this quartet set, veteran bassist ron carter is joined by pianist stephen scott, drummer lewis nash, and percussionist steve kroon. I think that he really strives for a voice and sense of individuality on the instrument something i think he has really achieved. Apr 04, 2020 here i am on day two with the ron carter bass method book. Ron carter new and used ford, chevrolet, gmc, ram and.
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As an electric bass guitar player, im finding carters book ear opening, mostly because it concentrates mostly on bass lines using a single hand position half position near the nut. Shop and buy ron carter bass lines transcribed from volume 15 sheet music. The play along cd is helpful for practicing playing a fretless bass in tune. Ron carter bass lines transcribed from volume 6 charlie. Includes online audio access using the unique code printed in the book with an allstar rhythm section and isolated bass parts, so players can. This would not be the only book id use to learn walking lines, but its a refreshing change from books oriented toward electric bass. He started to play cello at the age of 10 his first jobs as a jazz musician were playing bass with jaki byard and chico hamilton.
This book features 22 fantastic bass solos in bass clef from various recordings over ron carters legendary career as a firstcall bassist for many jazz greats. Ron carter building jazz bass lines book with audio. Ron received a bachelors degree from brigham young university before earning a juris doctor degree after attending law schools at george washington university and the university of utah. I mean, bad tone or not, you cant miss the fact that its ron carter playing that bass. How he comes up with all those famous walking bass lines. Ron carter biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Includes online audio access using the unique code printed in the book with an. Ron carters comprehensive bass method ron carter books. A recordbreaking jazz legend returns to tokyo ron carter says interest from japan keeps him playing at the age of 82 by william archambeault. Ron carter is a master at the jazz bass and gives you all the help you need in this excellent book and cd package. In this book online audio access pack, bass legend ron carter illustrates step by step the basic concepts of creating bass lines.
A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines including playalong cd featuring ron carter bass builders by ron carter dec 1, 1998 3. About bassist ron carter ron carter, an american jazz. Ron carter s most popular book is prelude to glory, vol. Working through the ron carter bass method book day 2 youtube. With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, he has recorded with. In 2016 he published ron carters comprehensive bass method, an advanced level book pioneering the use of qr codes to demonstrate technique in printed books. The bass and i is an album by bassist ron carter recorded in 1997 and originally released on the japanese somethin else label with a us release on blue note records. The music is complicated enough to be interesting, but it is also presented in a basic way. For some reason my phone stopped recording at 12 ish minutes. The book is a comprehensive insight to his style on some of his recordings from the 1960s with musical examples and six fulllength transcriptions from legendary performances such as e. Working through the ron carter method book youtube.
Youll soon go from playing along with ron on the cd to making your own double bass lines that express your style and mood. Shop and buy ron carter bass lines transcribed from volume 35 sheet music. See all books authored by ron carter, including prelude to glory, vol. With qr codes that link to video demos by ron carter ideal for both upright and electric bass. Carter shares his expertise in the series of books he authored, among which are building jazz bass lines and the music of ron carter. Ron carter bass lines transcribed from volume 15 by. At the same time, i really have to give it to him for experimenting with all facets of his sound and approach. With more than 2,500 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of musics greats. His first records were made with eric dolphy another former member of hamiltons group and don ellis, in 1960. Learn advanced bass line harmony and how to make harmonic choices to create your own unique sound.
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Dec 01, 2012 the sorcerer a bass transcription by alex wilkerson this transcription comes from a herbie hancock composition entitled the sorcerer. Ron carters comprehensive bass method advanced level. Ron cart solos, book 2 includes 26 fantastic bass solos in bass clef from various recordings over ron carter s legendary career as a firstcall bassist for many jazz greats. Ron carters comprehensive bass method reissued no treble. The most recorded jazz bassist of all time a native detroiter selects his most memorable dates as sideman, leader. From what ive seen of the bob magnusson book i would not recommend it.
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Ron carter bass lines transcribed from volume 35 by book. In this bookonline audio access pack, bass legend ron carter illustrates step by step the basic concepts of creating bass lines. Ron carter official website ron carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines including playalong cd featuring ron carter bass builders ultimate drum playalong led zeppelin, vol 1. Blues for two bottoms up doom eight einbahnstrasse fill in the blank spaces first trip for toddlers only fragile last resort little waltz nearly new waltz no flowers please one bass rag tail feathers tear drop the third plane. Ron carter teaches bass players of all levels how he himself constructs his famous walking bass lines and clearly shows you how to do it yourself. Charlie parker changed the melody with this book you are. Ron carter is the author of prelude to glory, the much acclaimed ninevolume fictional recreation of the revolutionary war, as well as many other novels.
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