Books by Bob Sinicrope

A beloved inductee into the DownBeat Jazz Education Hall of Fame and a charter member and Past President of the Jazz Education Network (JEN), Bob Sinicrope is one of today's leading advocates of the "one-step-at-a-time" approach to learning jazz from the ground up.

This acclaimed series of bass instruction books equips beginning bassists with the essential skills needed to create confident, creative, and stylistically authentic walking bass lines. Through a clear, sequential approach, students develop a solid foundation in the art of accompanying while mastering practical concepts they can immediately apply in performance. Topics include chord tones, approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, forward motion, voice leading, and much more.

The concluding chapter takes readers on a fascinating journey through the evolution of the walking bass line, featuring examples from 18 legendary jazz bass masters. By combining practical instruction with historical perspective, these books have become a trusted resource for students and educators around the world.

Each volume also includes access to extensive online resources featuring detailed explanations, effective practice strategies, ideas for developing a deeper groove, insights into playing with greater expression and spirit, and much more. TAB notation is included throughout for beginning electric bassists.

Endorsed by jazz greats including Rufus Reid, Victor Wooten, and other leading artists and educators, this series provides everything aspiring bassists need to build a lifetime of confident, musical accompaniment.