The 2020 version of an extensive collection of jazz bass transcriptions is out today and is free to download.
Progressive Jazz Bass Repertoire is the second version of an annually updated collection, now containing 359 pages of basslines, melodies, and solos transcribed over two years of teaching bass and jazz transcription at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege. The text includes pieces recorded by the pioneers of modern jazz bass playing, suitable for a variety of experience levels. Featuring:
- 136+ transcriptions from historically significant recordings
- Excerpts of various lengths appropriate to all experience levels
- Separate sections for blues, melodies, basslines, and solo transcriptions
- Piano, drum, and horn transcriptions to encourage aural, keyboard, rhythm and listening skills
- Arrangements for solo, duo, and/or trio performance
Download now by visiting the downloads page of this website.