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Modern Jazz Bass Exercises & Etudes: The Complete Method to Develop Technique, Harmonic Knowledge & Creativity On Jazz Bass (Learn how to play bass)

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Condition
New
Dimensions
8.5 x 0.19 x 11 in
Weight
8 oz
Publication date
June 11, 2025
Language
English
Print length
83 pages
Part of series
Learn how to play bass

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Modern Jazz Bass Exercises & Etudes by John Patitucci“The Complete Method to Develop Technique, Harmonic Knowledge & Creativity on Jazz Bass”Do your bass exercises feel disconnected from the music you want to create?Struggling to turn scales and arpeggios into expressive jazz basslines?In Modern Jazz Bass Exercises & Etudes, Grammy-winning jazz legend John Patitucci presents the complete method for developing musical technique, fretboard fluency, and creative expression on jazz bass. Featuring more than 70 powerful exercises and etudes, this book bridges the gap between technical drills and real musical improvisation.Whether you want to improve your time feel, master the fretboard, or build a stronger foundation for your knowledge of jazz harmony, Modern Jazz Bass Exercises & Etudes offers a clear and musical path forward.Each one of the 70+ original etudes/exercises targets a core element of modern jazz bass soloing, harmony and technique, with an emphasis on precision, tone, and musicality.Master These Jazz Bass SkillsBuild clean, controlled string crossing technique and rhythmic accuracy through real musical etudesMaster jazz triads, arpeggios, and wide interval shapes across the entire fretboardCreate lyrical jazz bass solos using bebop, modal, and modern jazz vocabularyLock into time with swing, funk, and Latin bass ostinato exercises that strengthen groove and articulationApply diminished, whole tone, augmented, and tetrachord-based harmony to your improvisationEach etude stands as a complete musical statement…so much more than a drill! You’ll quickly develop your voice on the instrument while building the essential tools for improvisation, groove playing, and technical mastery.Includes Free Audio Download of 73 Beautiful Bass Etude-ExercisesHear every etude performed with full tone, phrasing, and groove. Use the audio to develop your ear, improve timing, and understand the musical intention behind each note. These recordings offer professional guidance for making the most of every study.Modern Jazz Bass Exercises & Etudes is the essential guide for bass players who want to move beyond routine and play music with depth, clarity, and creativity. It’s ideal for players who are ready to master jazz bass technique, explore jazz soloing, explore new harmonic territory and unlock the full potential of their instrument.Learn jazz with John Patitucci – a truly iconic musician and multi-Grammy-winning bass player with the unique distinction of having played in both Chick Corea’s and Wayne Shorter’s bands, as well as working with Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock and countless other jazz legends.Buy it now! Read more

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Publication date June 11, 2025
Language English
Print length 83 pages
ISBN-10 1789334527
ISBN-13 24
Item Weight 8 ounces
Dimensions 8.5 x 0.19 x 11 inches
Part of series Learn how to play bass

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Another great book of JP
Format: Paperback
I have multiple books by mr JP, his etudes are always fun and challenging, this book is very well put together and is a great addition to my library for expanding my jazz vocabulary and bass chops
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Daniel Ivan
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