Petey Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I was thinking of investing a few pounds in purchasing a some Abersold books and wondered what the general feeling was towards his delivery style (although I feel his writing style is a little dated - music is music). They would be used for learning some Jazz improv ideas and applying theory to practice - does anyone here use them - if so which books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 They certainly have their place and I know many people who have benefitted from using them. I guess it depends where you are in your learning as to how valuable they would be. If you are just starting out with Jazz, then, yes, they are probably worth the money (it is generally a lot less to buy one of these than to have a private lesson). Let's be honest, it's a lot less to buy one of these than a large pizza with a side order of coke and a coleslaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Listen to this advice first. Edited July 11, 2021 by Robee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I know a bass player who used Jamey Abersold books when he was getting up to speed on DB and getting into Jazz. He was able to make them work for him. He was a great electric bass player and now he's a great DB player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 11/07/2021 at 16:10, Robee said: Listen to this advice first. Hi Robee - and thanks for the video clip - Jamey's suggested order of study is volumes 1,24,21,116,2,54,3,70,5,84 as stated in his volumes, his free download-able handbook and on line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I don't think you can go wrong with the Aebersold books. I've still got quite a few: they are very well written and have a lot of great ideas you can use and learn from (the ii - V - I and Maiden Voyage are my favourites). I was fortunate enough to go to one of his Summer Schools in Richmond in 2003 when they were being run, and it was an experience that will stay with me forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Thanks for your vote - and I bet the Summer School was wonderful experience and now a great memory Edited July 19, 2021 by Petey english 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagman Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I managed to get 8 of them last month at only $100NZ They have been really handy in this Covid Lockdown for sure. Maiden Voyage Jam Session Round Midnight Rhythm Changes Blues in all keys Minor Blues in all keys Miles Davis Herbie Hancock Thelonious Monk Are all good stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagman Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Another attribute of this series is Ear Training/ Transcription The split mix CD's are very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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