JIM'S THOUGHTS ON TECHNIQUE
"Command of your instrument is necessary to create good music."
Technique - Electric Bass Beginner intermediate advanced technique flow chart
1. Fundamental Technique For Electric Bass. This is a beginner technique book.
I wrote this book forty years ago. My experience using this exact material with all of my students has confirmed its effectiveness.
3. Cycle Of 4ths Practice Videos Video demonstration of selected patterns played around the cycle of 4ths. Fingerings and hand position clearly shown.
Cycle of 4ths - Major Scale Video
Cycle of 4ths - Minor Scale Video
Cycle of 4ths - Dominant Scale Video
Cycle of 4ths - Major Arpeggio Video
Cycle of 4ths - Minor Arpeggio Video
Cycle of 4ths - Dominant Arpeggio Video
Cycle of 4ths - Pattern 1231 Major Video
Cycle of 4ths - Pattern 1231 Minor Video
Cycle of 4ths - Pattern 1231 Dominant Video
Cycle of 4ths - Pattern 1713 Major Video
Cycle of 4ths - Pattern 1713 Minor Video
Cycle of 4ths - Pattern 1713 Dominant Video
4. Cycle Of 4ths Practice CD is a downloadable practice tool. The "CD" contains six audio tracks. Each track is roughly five minutes long.
1. Major Cyle @ 120 bpm
2. Minor Cyle @ 120 bpm
3. Dominant Cyle @ 120 bpm
4. Major Cyle @ 160 bpm
5. Minor Cyle @ 160 bpm
6. Dominant Cyle @ 160 bpm
7. Major Cyle @ 120 bpm two octaves
8. Minor Cyle @ 120 bpm two octaves
9. Dominant Cyle @ 120 bpm two octaves
Technique - Double Bass Beginner
For double bass players, we must develop fluency with disciplined technique practice. This series is a must; Strong Foundation, Build It Solid, and Fluency. I have taken many students through these books with tremendous results. Successfully working through these books will take some time.
Endorsed by Gary Karr!
