Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble: Bass (Book/CD)
Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.
Songlist:
- A-Tisket A-Tasket
- Ballin' The Jack
- Boppin' Around
- Ja-Da
- Jingle Bells
- London Bridge
- Riffin' Around
- Salsa Caliente
- St. Louis Blues
- When The Saints Go Marching In
