The Low Down Book 2: A Supplemental Resource of Jazz Bass Lines

Supplementing the pedagogy of the popular walking bass method Low Down Vol. 1, this book (Vol. 2) provides 200 pages of reading practice in 12 keys. 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. Check out what these great bassists have to say: "Danny Ziemann has given considerable thought to the role of the bass in jazz, and has devised a practicing program sure to develop the skills you’ll need to provide what the music requires. Danny’s hands-on experience as a rhythm section player and his teaching skills combine to provide relevant, useful information for the ensemble bassist. There is immense satisfaction in playing exactly the right note at exactly the right time; these materials will guide you down the road toward that end, and they'll make practicing exciting and pleasurable, as it should be.” - Steve Swallow"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, 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 ClaytonDanny 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. Read more