The Improvisor's Bass Method
What makes the book outstanding is how it covers both the basics and the more creative aspects of bass playing. Recommended for electric or upright bass players at all levels of musicianship.”
— Jazz Educators Journal
Chuck Sher has put together a book that is informative, readily comprehensible, and highly imaginative. I recommend it for any bassist interested in expanding his awareness in the art of improvising.”
— Eddie Gomez, bassist with Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and many others
...aimed at helping everyone, from novice to veteran, become more adept at handling either electric or acoustic upright bass... quite informative.”
— Guitar Player Magazine
...a very comprehensive study of both the acoustic and electric basses. You are welcome to my endorsement.”
— Bob Magnusson, bassist with Joe Farrell, Sarah Vaughan, instructor at the Bass Institute of Technology
This book is a wonderful contribution to the art of jazz bass playing.”
— Lennie Lasher, bassist with the San Francisco Symphony and jazz recording artist
The book is great and Chuck Sher is to be congratulated. It is very thorough and gives a great deal of knowledge about both instruments. This is really an excellent theory book and a reference book too.”
— Rufus Reid, author of "The Evolving Bassist"
Undoubtedly the finest book of its kind available today... Sher's book demonstrates a profound understanding of the nature of improvisation... Recommended for any and all bassists, classical, jazz or rock. Teachers of improvisation will find it the only reliable and comprehensive text available.”
— International Society of Bassists Newsletter
Chuck Sher has sincerely made an honest and musical effort to bring to bass players a complete book on how to approach the bass violin as a creative instrument... used not as a means to an end, it may become a very valuable source of information to the serious bass player.”
— David Friesen, Inner City Records recording artist
When I was just starting out and got "The Improvisor's Bass Method"it really gave me a jumpstart on the whole idea of what it means to be a jazz bass player, and the transcriptions opened me up to all the great bassists waiting for me to discover. Thanks!”
— Larry Grenadier, bassist with Brad Mehldau, Fly
I'm very impressed by Sher Music's books in general but I'd particularly like to mention “The Improvisor's Bass Method” - a true classic and one of the few books that can just be opened at a random page to find something useful, interesting and inspiring to practice. Thanks!”
— Rob Crowdy
The most comprehensive bass method book ever published!
A complete method book, over 200 pages, filled with information and exercises on all aspects of bass playing, for both acoustic and electric bass.
The Improvisor’s Bass Method was designed to be the equivalent of Simandl’s classical bass method, i.e. a guide to all the components of bass playing, leaving the reader well-equipped to tackle any musical challenge. There are complete chapters on basic music theory, scale studies, chord studies, rhythm studies, interval studies, analyzing tunes, soloing, and more!
The extensive chord and scale diagrams throughout the book show you where all the relevant notes are all over the fingerboard – broken up into positions that make everywhere on the fingerboard feel like ‘home base.’
The hundreds of exercises are designed to encourage you to create your own bass lines on each idea. This will give you a lifetime of material to practice since each exercise will result in new versions of itself as you grow!
Plus transcribed bass lines and/or solos by:
| Eddie Gomez | Ron Carter | Ray Brown |
| Charles Mingus | James Jamerson | Paul Jackson |
| Scott La Faro | Marcus Miller | George Mraz |
| Jaco Pastorius | Paul Chambers | Alphonso Johnson |
| Jimmy Garrison | Stanley Clarke | ... and more! |
Spiral-bound, 218 pages!
Endorsements
What makes the book outstanding is how it covers both the basics and the more creative aspects of bass playing. Recommended for electric or upright bass players at all levels of musicianship.”
— Jazz Educators Journal
Chuck Sher has put together a book that is informative, readily comprehensible, and highly imaginative. I recommend it for any bassist interested in expanding his awareness in the art of improvising.”
— Eddie Gomez, bassist with Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and many others
...aimed at helping everyone, from novice to veteran, become more adept at handling either electric or acoustic upright bass... quite informative.”
— Guitar Player Magazine
...a very comprehensive study of both the acoustic and electric basses. You are welcome to my endorsement.”
— Bob Magnusson, bassist with Joe Farrell, Sarah Vaughan, instructor at the Bass Institute of Technology
This book is a wonderful contribution to the art of jazz bass playing.”
— Lennie Lasher, bassist with the San Francisco Symphony and jazz recording artist
The book is great and Chuck Sher is to be congratulated. It is very thorough and gives a great deal of knowledge about both instruments. This is really an excellent theory book and a reference book too.”
— Rufus Reid, author of "The Evolving Bassist"
Undoubtedly the finest book of its kind available today... Sher's book demonstrates a profound understanding of the nature of improvisation... Recommended for any and all bassists, classical, jazz or rock. Teachers of improvisation will find it the only reliable and comprehensive text available.”
— International Society of Bassists Newsletter
Chuck Sher has sincerely made an honest and musical effort to bring to bass players a complete book on how to approach the bass violin as a creative instrument... used not as a means to an end, it may become a very valuable source of information to the serious bass player.”
— David Friesen, Inner City Records recording artist
When I was just starting out and got "The Improvisor's Bass Method"it really gave me a jumpstart on the whole idea of what it means to be a jazz bass player, and the transcriptions opened me up to all the great bassists waiting for me to discover. Thanks!”
— Larry Grenadier, bassist with Brad Mehldau, Fly
I'm very impressed by Sher Music's books in general but I'd particularly like to mention “The Improvisor's Bass Method” - a true classic and one of the few books that can just be opened at a random page to find something useful, interesting and inspiring to practice. Thanks!”
— Rob Crowdy
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| Description | The most comprehensive bass method book ever published! A complete method book, over 200 pages, filled with information and exercises on all aspects of bass playing, for both acoustic and electric bass. The Improvisor’s Bass Method was designed to be the equivalent of Simandl’s classical bass method, i.e. a guide to all the components of bass playing, leaving the reader well-equipped to tackle any musical challenge. There are complete chapters on basic music theory, scale studies, chord studies, rhythm studies, interval studies, analyzing tunes, soloing, and more! The extensive chord and scale diagrams throughout the book show you where all the relevant notes are all over the fingerboard – broken up into positions that make everywhere on the fingerboard feel like ‘home base.’ The hundreds of exercises are designed to encourage you to create your own bass lines on each idea. This will give you a lifetime of material to practice since each exercise will result in new versions of itself as you grow! Plus transcribed bass lines and/or solos by:
Spiral-bound, 218 pages! Endorsements
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