The Low Down: A Guide to Creating Supportive Jazz Bass Lines (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780692405956)

Are you interested in learning how to play jazz bass or walk bass lines, but feeling overwhelmed? With so many method books to choose from how do you even know where to start? If you're looking for an extremely clear and straightforward method for learning musical walking bass lines, look no further than The Low Down. This book provides the tools to quickly start playing jazz bass, walking lines, improvising, and even playing with friends. Written for both bass guitar and upright bass, bassists of all experience levels will benefit from this resource. Supplemental audio is included, solidifying your understanding of concepts even further. Check out what these great bassists have to say:

"...The low down is that Danny Ziemann is an extremely talented bassist full of creativity, enthusiasm and the utmost respect for the tradition." - Larry Grenadier

"Danny Ziemann's new Jazz bass book, The Low Down, is chock full of pertinent and important information for the aspiring Jazz bassist...The Low Down is a well thought out and sequenced method to illustrate the myriad of options that we bassists have to become a more musical, swinging, and articulate bassist. The information is clearly stated. Now bassists, it's your time to go to work! Congratulations Mr. Ziemann."

- Rufus Reid, Jazz Bassist/Composer, Author: The Evolving Bassist

"This work will prove helpful to the intermediate bassist who needs a resource that encourages analysis as it helps the creative juices to flow. I am especially glad that Danny has included recorded examples so that the student can hear things like groove, tone, concept and other items that books alone cannot address. Bravo!"- John Clayton

Danny Ziemann is a professional jazz bassist and educator, with a love for helping jazz bassists-both upright and electric- become their most swinging selves. Danny has toured the US, Europe, and Asia extensively, playing major jazz festivals and swing events. He also has studied with the whos-who of the international jazz scene. Danny combines his experiences playing, teaching, and extensive researching of jazz pedagogy, to bring you the most relevant information to help you succeed in today's music world.