Jeff Gardner

Harmonic Concepts for Bass Jeff Gardner

A complete guide to building walking bass lines. Covers: cycles of fifths, triads, seventh chords, chromatic tones, cadences, harmonic sequences, modulation, vamps, bebop blues forms, Rhythm changes, and selected jazz standards. Text in English and Portuguese. "A great resource for the bass player that wants to expand his/her vocabulary, build interesting bass lines, and develope a harmonic approach to soloing. Will help composers and arrangers as well." (John Benitez) "Will bring a better understanding of intelligent walking bass lines, enabling the student to acquire a working knowledge of the fingerboard. It's all here - cycles, chromatic approach tones, triads and seventh chords, major and minor arpeggios - everything you need to quickly develop your understanding of the language of Jazz for accompanying and soloing. I'm going to use it myself!" Sizão Machado