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Unlock the Secrets of Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass
Are you struggling to create dynamic, engaging bass solos?
Do your melodic ideas feel repetitive and predictable, lacking groove and flair?
Want to discover how to play compelling, grooving solos using just the humble pentatonic scale as a framework?
Then dive into multiple Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Haslip's new book and transform your playing!
In Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass, the legendary bassist teaches you how to transform basic pentatonic scales into expressive soloing tools. Though known for his 5- and 6-string prowess, every example here is playable on a 4-string bass, making this an essential study for any bassist.
Jimmy reveals how to use simple pentatonic scales as the backbone for soulful, vocal-like phrases. Master the minor pentatonic scale with advanced phrasing, creating motifs and sequences that add depth to your lines. Solo over some funky tunes, enhancing familiar pentatonic scales shapes with "borrowed" notes from the Natural Minor and Dorian scales, to bring new colors and flavors to your playing.
Develop Soloing Skills and Musicality
Haslip breaks down his soloing approach over jazz-funk tunes, teaching you intermediate and advanced solos. Understand how to apply vibrato and vocal phrasing for articulate, professional solos. Dive deeper into pentatonic mastery by integrating Blues, Dorian Bebop, and Diminished scale ideas into your playing.
Practical Applications and Composition Challenges
Take on the composition challenge by learning two short solos over contemporary jazz tracks, then create your own over the free, downloadable backing tracks. Solo and improvise over a drum groove by Nate Smith to enhance your timing and groove. Finally, bring everything together with advanced melodic lines over another original jazz-funk tune, combining every concept in the book.
Here's What You'll Master:
Minor Pentatonic Scale with Advanced Phrasing: Elevate your soloing vocabulary with creative motifs and sequences
Enhanced Pentatonics: Integrate Natural Minor and Dorian scales for deeper soundscapes
Soloing Techniques: Learn intermediate and advanced solos with vibrato and vocal phrasing, and odd-note grouping phrases
Advanced Pentatonic Mastery: Learn Jimmy's simple method to borrow notes from the Blues, Dorian Bebop and Diminished scales to play richer improvised lines
Composition and Improvisation: Create original solos over contemporary jazz tracks
Grooving Over Drum Patterns: Sync with Nate Smith's beats for tighter, dynamic playing
With over 120 downloadable audio files, including 5 special practice tracks, you'll have everything you need to perfect these techniques in a real-world context.
Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass by Jimmy Haslip is your ticket to mastering the pentatonic scale and transforming your bass solos. Get it now and groove like never before!
