Aebersold Goldsby J. - Jazz Bowing Techniques For The Improvising Bassist + CD - Contrebasse

Summary of This Method

Designed by John Goldsby, this method offers a structured approach to developing jazz improvisation arco on the double bass. The course is designed to build solid and musical foundations: progressive instructions, targeted exercises, and diagrams guide you toward more confident playing in intonation, articulation, and phrasing, while preserving the spirit of the jazz language.

The included CD perfectly complements the written work: it features audio exercises, demos, and play-along tracks to immediately apply the concepts, work on listening skills, rhythmic placement, and sound continuity. The method also emphasizes the study of styles and historical approaches through transcriptions of major figures such as Leroy "Slam" Stewart, Jimmy Blanton, Paul Chambers, and Eddie Gomez, as well as transcriptions by John Goldsby.

Regarding repertoire, the book includes compositions conceived "by and for" double bassists, useful both for technical work and interpretation: "Bowin' The Blues," "Festus Yukan," "Grahi," "Blues For Sarka," "Gotta Git," and "Roll Down, Roll On." You will also find transcribed solos on iconic tunes, including "Sophisticated Lady" and "Mr. J.B. Blues" (Jimmy Blanton), "I Got Rhythm" (Slam Stewart), "Tale Of The Fingers" and "The Theme" (Paul Chambers), "Elsa" (Eddie Gomez), as well as "Lava," "Three Short Stories for Bass and Piano," and "The Cupbearers" (John Goldsby). A comprehensive study resource, recommended to enrich your arco vocabulary and gain ease in improvisation.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Artist	John Goldsby	Genre	jazz improvisation method
Instrumentation	double bass (arco)	Language	English