Book cover of 'Walking Bass Line Construction - Perdido' by Bob Sinicrope with musical notation design.

Walking Bass Line Construction - Perdido

By Bob Sinicrope

From Simple Changes to Confident Walking: Mastering “Perdido” in Every Style

Bob Sinicrope's super-useful beginning bass method series continues by showing how to use his approach on the jazz standard "Perdido." 

Victor Wooten and Rufus Reid, among many others, recommend that every bass student absorb Bob's approach to developing a solid foundation in walking bass lines. 

The simple chord changes of "Perdido" is the perfect place to start learning how to walk a coherent bass line through standards. See a sample of the book below. 

The book includes: Tab for beginning electric bassists, backing tracks, detailed explanations of each concept, how to deepen your groove and much more!

  • Exercises include concepts of approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, and forward motion. 

  • Access to detailed explanations of each concept, plus how to practice, playing with spirit, how to deepen your groove and much more!

  • TAB included for beginning electric bassists. Range limited to high C (1st 5 frets for electric players).

Spiral-bound, 87 pages, Table of Contents.

Sample Pages:

Supplementary Content Links Page: Perdido Links Page

Endorsements:

“I have known Bob Sinicrope for at least 50 years. I have observed how consistent and passionate he is about playing the bass, teaching what the bassist needs to do to be musically successful. His book, Walking Bass Line Construction, is quite thorough and will teach the user to be an excellent bassist/musician/listener!”
— Rufus Reid, jazz bassist/composer

“Bob Sinicrope's Walking Bass Line Construction book is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.”
— Victor Wooten, bassist

Bob Sinicrope is a renowned jazz educator who founded the Milton Academy Jazz Program in 1974. Originally a math teacher, he switched to jazz education, inspired by his studies and collaborations with jazz greats. Sinicrope's teaching focuses on classic jazz recordings, guiding students in tribute concerts and performances at prestigious venues. Internationally recognized for his clinics and contributions to jazz literature, he is in the DownBeat Hall of Fame for Jazz Education. Bob is an active bassist in the Boston area and leads the music groups The World Leaders and SoundsGlobal. https://www.bobsinicrope.com/
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“Bob Sinicrope presented this unique and effective teaching approach to creating walking bass lines many times at the Jamey Aebersold Summer Workshop. The ideas presented herein will help bassists create their own functional bass lines. I highly recommend this book.”
— Lynn Seaton, bassist, recording artist, Fulbright Scholar and Regents Professor at the University of North Texas

“One of our finest bass educators, Bob Sinicrope has written a clear method for creating and mastering jazz walking bass lines. Using his vast historical knowledge, Bob guides the student through step-by-step practice and discovery methods to create musically and theoretically perfect walking bass lines. I heartily recommend this book for both students and teachers.”
— John Goldsby, bassist - WDR Big Band

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