Deluxe Bass Chords, Arpeggios & Scales
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Book Description
This is a very valuable study and reference book for the bass player. Four different scale and chordal arpeggio forms are shown for each major, minor, and dominant seventh chord. In each key the basic I-IV-V7 chord progression is shown in four different locations on the bass fingerboard. Also included are whole tone and chromatic scales. Finally, numerous movable chordal arpeggio forms are presented on 12 types of chords.
About the Author
Al Hendrickson was born in Eastland, Texas. He became recognized as a premier jazz guitarist during stints with the Artie Shaw band and the famed Gramercy Five. Al later played with the Benny Goodman band and sextet. Known for his outstanding rhythm and chord playing, he became much sought after by leading band leaders. Al performed with Woody Herman, Johnny Mandel, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Bellson, Ray Noble and Neal Hefti among others. Al settled in Los Angeles and became one of the busiest studio guitarists in America. He estimates that he played on over 5000 film soundtracks from 1939 to 1980! In addition, Al backed such notable musicians and singers as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat "King" Cole, Benny Carter and Lena Horne. He played in orchestras led by Lalo Schifrin, Nelson Riddle and Quincy Jones.
Art Orzeck was born in Atoka, Oklahoma but was raised in Rhode Island. He worked as a machinist at Lockheed and did work as a musician but was forced to suspend his musical endeavors when he joined the Army in World War II. The music scene after the war was in a depressed state so Art used the GI Bill to earn degrees leading up to a Ph.D. in psychology. He then landed a job with the Veterans Administration Hospital system. He is an accomplished guitarist and bassist and has co-authored numerous guitar and bass books with Al Hendrickson.
Deluxe Bass Chords, Arpeggios & Scales,Al Hendrickson,Mel Bay Publications,0871668238,General,Music
Deluxe Bass Chords, Arpeggios & Scales
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