Tom kennedy bass method book

Tom kennedy opens his third album as a leader, just for the record, by running his electric bass in dizzying circles around dave weckls bouncy drums. If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of the songs and get the most out of the lessons. Mar 01, 2012 tom kennedy by rick suchow bass musician magazine march 2012 issue it would be hard to overstate tom kennedys mastery of jazz bass, and surely anyone who has played with him a list of luminaries that includes james moody, freddie hubbard, dizzy gillespie, michael brecker and dozens more can attest to that fact. Apr 07, 2010 ive been planning to do this for a while but i didnt really decide to work on it until a day or two ago. I went back to the beginning and recorded exercises 1017, which are all of the exercises from the estring lesson. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. If youre looking for bass tabs, then click here these free bass transcriptions are provided for educational use only click on the transcription title to view and download the pdf. Toms musical roots are on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to it so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally. Soon he began to perform with many nationally recognized artists passing through the midwest. Heres an example in case youre not familiar with the studybass approach. Producer, arranged by, acoustic bass, electric bass, keyboards tom kennedy 2 soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone keith fiddmont vocals, piano tania maria tracks. Louis, mo, tom kennedy is widely regarded as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. This method book is a collection of 10 beginning studies for multiple percussion.

Breakneck is a short, bubbly exercise in speed, the musicians playfully sparring with their instruments. Apr 10, 2015 in this pack, tom kennedy discusses how to improve your soloing. All of the solo concepts are illustrated with examples played over the changes to all the things you are. All of the other parts of the bass are mounted on these three sections.

Comprehensive bass method book 2 67,50 628 pages this volume shows you hundreds of exercises dealing with specific challenges each time. While still a young man, tom found himself holding down the bass chair for jazz legends freddie hubbard, james moody, nat adderley, sonny stitt and stan kenton. Resurrecting the idea of a christian society author. He already plays as a professional bassist, but was looking at learning sheet music, this was a very good choice.

However, if you want one of these charts modifying different key, arrangement change or a tab chart then i can do that for you for a small charge of. Tom kennedy for bass players onlyfor bass players only. Pay attention, burn through this as fast as you can, and you. Hal leonard bass method book 1 hal leonard electric bass. Here are some tips to aid you in mastering these bass blues licks.

Tom kennedy is a master of both the electric and acoustic bass. Throughout the studybass lessons, i reference songs that are transcribed in these books. Tom bass was taught to sculpt by antonio dattilorubbo 18701955 within a traditional masterapprentice relationship. This is the album that really turned me on to tom kennedy and dave weckl and this is easily my favorite kennedy solo. This book is broken into individual sections each working on a different skill in instrumental performance. It is filled with charts of how all the scales and chords lie on the fingerboard, hundreds of foundation exercises to help bassists gain mastery of their instrument, ideas for constructing bass lines, soloing and more. This bass has the same incredible punch, warmth and character so common to fodera instruments, but is also perfect as a travel bass. Method book 1 tuning your bass, righthand and lefthand technique, basics of reading music, notes on all four strings, scales, licks, and songs, how to read tab, playing slides and accents, and photos and diagrams.

Anything written by ed friedland is good, the complete bass method published by hal leonard is great. Made in new york tania maria tom kennedy bass solo. It took about 5 mins to record, because i did it in one sitting and ran each exercise twice at 80 bpm. Bass trombone solo with bass drum and highhat cymbal one player. Amazon, audiophile imports, itunes, cd baby and my website. Tom s musical roots are on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to it so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as freddie hubbard, james moody, nat adderly, sonny stitt. Ney rosauro has created many stylistic studies that will further any young percussionist expe. Tom kennedy by rick suchow bass musician magazine march 2012 issue it would be hard to overstate tom kennedys mastery of jazz bass, and surely anyone who has played with him a list of luminaries that includes james moody, freddie hubbard, dizzy gillespie, michael brecker and dozens more can attest to that fact.

Bought this to teach my bass guitar students the basics of sheet music, and the content is well laid out. If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of. Louis native got started on his career while still a teenager, playing with the likes of jazz legends dizzy gillespie, james moody, freddie hubbard, sonny stitt, nat adderley and many others. Endorsed by eddie gomez, rufus reid and others, this is a complete method book for electric or upright bass. As im sure you have heard before, practice makes perfect. If theres a bass part not listed that you want me to transcribe, then theres two options. Ive been planning to do this for a while but i didnt really decide to work on it until a day or two ago. The second edition has been totally revised and features all new engravings and photos. A book that can keep you occupied for many, many years.

Complete jazz bass book book mel bay publications, inc. Multiple percussion method books multi percussion steve. Tom kennedy interview with rick suchow for bass musician. Rhythm, cross rhythms over standard progressions, reading elements. Mel bay this comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. Rosauroten beginning studies for multiple percussion.

The bridge is the assembly that anchors the strings to the body. For when you have to learn to play the bass right now. Scotts bass lessons is the leading online bass community, with a wealth of free online lessons for new and experienced bass players alike. Practicing this book should always include a few minutes on. Toms musical roots are on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to it so naturally that within a few years he.

Tom kennedy by rick suchow bass musician magazine march. College level bass trombone repertoire douglas yeo. Slap it funk studies for the electric bass by tony oppenheim should be on every bass players book shelf. There are several long passages for bass trombone alone, and a long midsesction where the trombonist also plays bass drum and highhat. Tk has played with dave weckl and bill conners and has kicked booty on the bass in a number of hot fusion. In 1974, after more than sixty years practicing his art, tom founded his independent sculpture studioschool with the aim of teaching the fundamental principles, ideas and concepts vital to his tradition. This is an attractive work for the bass trombone player who can do three things at once. The hal leonard bass method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass.

Pickups are also mounted to the body and work like little microphones that pick up the sound from the strings. The song is childs play from dave weckls album, perpetual motion. Ive got a j bass american deluxe, and i watch tom kennedy play and i adore his tone. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. In addition, you can find their piano accompaniments and playalong cds to help develop your bass playing skills. The collection of material of this book is, in our opinion, the basics to playing bass guitar for some event. Im very excited to add a new fodera bass to my arsenal the emperor standard 5string bolton. Also included are excerpts of musical scores showing how each instrument fits into each variation of salsa, an historical synopsis, numerous photos of salsa. View the video for the tom kennedy interview w rick suchow for bass musician magazine march 2012. This page features over 180 free bass transcriptions in standard notation. Tom kennedy has been recognized as one of the top acoustic and electric bassists on the jazz and contemporary music scene over the last 25 years. I started tackling videos for older exercises in the hal leonard bass method tonight. All exercises show clear and logic fingerings and are worked out meticulously. Hal leonard bass method complete edition books 1, 2 and 3 bound together in one easytouse volume.

Top 5 best bass instruction books b ass instruction books are everywhere, heck, i even wrote one. Louis, missouri is an american double bass and electric bass player tom kennedy is the son of a professional trumpet player. May 29, 2017 tom kennedy is a leading jazz and fusion bassist, heard with dave weckl, mike stern and others. Office sessions music academy 2701 san pedro ne, suite 6 albuquerque nm 87110.

The only complete method book on salsa ever published. Tom kennedy is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions, basic theory, the first position, how to read music, fingering, accelerated fingerboard. Scotts top 15 books for bass players scotts bass lessons. The best books for a bassist to read and learn from. Learn to play double bass with the most widely requested bass method books lemur stocks dozens of arco technique books, bowing studies, and fingering methods for upright bass. This is a must for anyone beginning to learn sheet music specific to bass guitar. Parts of the bass a bass is made up of three main sections. Dedicate at least 3060 minutes each day to playing the bass. He began playing acoustic bass at the age of nine on a double bass brought home by his older brother, jazz pianist ray kennedy. Santa cruz, ca kuumbwa the dave weckltom kennedy project featuring bob franceschini and stu mindeman.

His resume includes such names as steps ahead, dizzy gillespie, stan kenton and al dimeola. If you want one of my bass transcriptions, theyre free. Tom kennedy is a leading jazz and fusion bassist, heard with dave weckl, mike stern and others. In this pack, tom kennedy discusses how to improve your soloing. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken.