You'll learn bass-line construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as 'Have You Met Miss Jones,' 'Embraceable You,' 'The Song Is You,' and Rufus's own composition 'It's the Nights I Like.' Noted bass player Rufus Reid gives some of his invaluable experience in this video lesson featuring techniques and songs.

It is not advanved level by any means, but it got me started, prevented hand pain (a real problem for double bass whether electric or traditional) and had me out rehearsing with the beast in quick time.īy Rufus Reid. The DVD is excellent - taught by a true master of the instrument.

I have recently purchased a NS Design Electric Upright Bass (EUB) and although similar in concept to a bass guitar when playing pizzicato the technique for such a differently built instrument is a shock to the system. I have played bass, sax, guitar and have sung for about 20 years.