Alfred Publishing Overthrow David - Mastering Electric Bass + CD - Bass Guitar

Name: Overthrow David - Mastering Electric Bass + CD - Bass Guitar
Brand: Alfred Publishing
SKU: 118061
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EAN : 9780739006832

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Essential Information About This Method
• Advanced level, clear progression: a structured transition from intermediate skills to high-level electric bass playing.
• Modern harmony made accessible: "Rhythm Changes," tritone substitution, odd meters, and chord playing explained simply, with immediate musical application.
• Essential grooves and styles: focused study of Latin grooves, reggae, ska, and advanced funk lines to enrich your vocabulary.
• Improvisation and practice method: concrete guidance to develop soloing, ear training, and an effective practice routine.

Overthrow David - Mastering Electric Bass + CD - Bass Guitar

31,40 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Summary of This Method

Designed as the culmination of an educational journey, this method begins with a quick review of essential concepts already covered at the intermediate level, to consolidate technique and rhythmic understanding before moving forward. The goal is clear: to guide you toward a more mature, musical, and autonomous electric bass playing by integrating concepts found in jazz, funk, and contemporary music contexts.

You will discover advanced harmony tools designed to be immediately playable: "Rhythm Changes," tritone substitution to color your cadences, as well as exploration of odd time signatures to gain precision and fluidity beyond usual patterns. The method also covers chord playing, ideal for enriching your accompaniments, introducing simple voicings, and better understanding the function of notes within chords.

The "groove" dimension is not neglected: in-depth work on Latin grooves, reggae, and ska, as well as advanced funk lines, helps you develop placement, articulation, ghost notes, and dynamic control. Finally, dedicated sections on improvisation (solo) and practice guide you to structure your progress, strengthen your consistency, and turn exercises into musical reflexes. A true launching pad to build a solid and lasting bass language.

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Methods

Instrumentation	electric bass	Language	English
Genre	method / bass pedagogy	Difficulty	advanced

Questions frequently asked

Is this bass method suitable for an advanced level?

Designed for an advanced level, this method quickly reviews intermediate skills before addressing harmony and more advanced rhythmic work. The content notably includes Rhythm Changes and the tritone substitution.

What groove styles are covered in Mastering Electric Bass + CD?

The program covers Latin grooves, reggae, and ska, with advanced funk lines. The work focuses on placement, articulation, ghost notes, and dynamics.

Can electric bass chord playing be learned with this method?

A section dedicated to chord playing introduces playing chords and simple voicings on the electric bass. This approach helps to understand the function of notes within the chord.

Does the method cover odd time signatures on bass?

Odd time signatures are among the concepts studied to develop precision and fluidity beyond common rhythmic patterns.

Is the book in French or English?

The book is written in English and is intended for electric bass players. Sections on soloing and practice accompany the development of improvisation and regular practice. The title indicates the inclusion of a CD.