A Linear Approach to Improvising-Create more expressive solos with this book/CD pack which presents a unique improvisation strategy based on ear-training and a linear interpretation of note relationships. Paul Del Nero presents comprehensive step-by-stepinstructions which will guide you as you:Develop an expectation of sound;Master the movement of notes over modes and harmonies;Become comfortable improvising over jazz standards; andCreate your ownchord pads to use as you practice recognizing the tendencies of pitches within chord progressions.Playing The Changes: Bass - A Linear Approach To Improvising is a fantastic book with accompanying CD and isan invaluable resource to bass players wishing to develop and secure their technique in improvisation.

Features two of the most creative musicians in contemporary music. Victor and Carter have known each other since childhood however Victor's Yin-Yang was the first project that they had ever done together.

This book will give bassists insight into many of the scales used in jazz. Each scale is presented with standard notation tablature and fingering patterns for both one octave and two octaves. The book starts with the basic majorscales then delves into the modes (Lydian Phrygian etc.) altered scales bebop scales pentatonic scales blues scales and symmetric scales (diminished scales whole-tone scales and chromatic scales). If you are not familiarwith these terms don't fear; they are explained clearly in the book. Along the way the authors offer advice and exercises to help you use the scales in improvisation. While not going into great depth or giving numerous examplesfor each scale this book will give the bassist a thorough understanding of the wide variety of scales available for improvising. Plan to spend some time practicing and working out your own patterns once you have mastered the onesin the book. The scale fingerings presented are applicable to both electric and upright Bass.

Pursuit Of Radical Rhapsody was compiled from Al Di Meola's own handwritten scores. This collection features his original compositions from the 2011 album of the same name.Each one of the 13 songs includes parts for multiple Guitars Piano and Bass along with chord symbols to provide a unique view of the interplay between instruments as Al had conceived.