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Charting the Course, Bass Book 1: Bass Instruments Method Book

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Charting the Course, Bass Book 1: Bass Instruments Method Book

Charting the Course, Bass Book 1: Bass Instruments Method Book

By Ryan Fraley

Grade: 2-2.5

Item: 98-HX102BS
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A collection of six charts for small jazz groups at grade 2 - 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic for each tune with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and suggested scales to use throughout each solo. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 49 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents Include: Porto Alegre; Time Will Tell; Leap Day; Bohemian Groove; Avalon; Steam Punk Funk

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Series: HXmusic
Publisher: HXmusic
ISBN10: 1-53086-760-6
ISBN13: 978-1-53086-760-8
SKU: 98-HX102BS

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Why we love this

Ryan Fraley has designed these charts specifically to lower the barrier for young jazz musicians while maintaining real musical substance. The inclusion of both transcribed solos and suggested starting-point solos means your bassists won't feel trapped by the recordings; they have permission to develop their own voice while learning from professional models. The mini-clinics built into each tune do the pedagogical heavy lifting for you, spelling out harmonic logic and scale choices so your students understand the why behind improvisation, not just the what.

What to expect

Six energetic, groove-centered tunes that span funk, swing, and contemporary jazz territory. The bass lines sit comfortably in the pocket while the harmonic changes give improvisers real meat to work with; this is music that swings and breathes, not theoretical exercises dressed up as jazz.

Who it's for

Young jazz ensembles and beginning improvisers who need structure without scaffolding that feels restrictive. This method book serves bassists in grades 2 to 2.5 who are learning to read jazz changes, build solos from chord progressions, and lock in with a rhythm section.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock into the recorded rhythm section during early run-throughs. Hear how the bass line interacts with drums and piano before worrying about solo phrasing.
  • Study the mini-clinics for chord progressions and suggested scales in the week before tackling solos. Students who understand the harmonic map improvise with more confidence and fewer dead ends.
  • Rotate between transcribed and suggested solos in rehearsal. A transcribed solo gives students an exact target; a suggested solo lets them test their own ears and harmonic knowledge without a net.
  • Use the play-along tracks in sectional rehearsals so bass players hear themselves sitting in the pocket without relying on live drums or piano to guide them.

How to use it

Slot these charts into a jazz ensemble unit in the second half of the school year, after students have developed foundational improvisation skills. The included recordings make this material work equally well for jazz band rehearsals, small combo clinics, or sectional coaching; you can assign transcribed solos as listening homework and build to full-band performances of the composed charts.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading jazz chord changes and rhythm changes notation
  • Walking bass lines and groove playing in swing and funk contexts
  • Soloing from chord progressions using suggested scales
  • Listening to transcribed solos and extracting melodic/harmonic ideas
  • Playing in time with a locked rhythm section
  • Building 12-bar and 16-bar solos with clear statement and development

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