Recorded in May 1956, Introducing Kenny Burrell was the guitarist’s debut album for Alfred Lion’s iconic Blue Note record label. Curiously, though, it wasn’t his first session as a leader for the New York-based company. A few months earlier, on February 10, 1956, Burrell had recorded his first Blue Note session, following it up with another one a month later, on March 12. But for reasons only known to producer Alfred Lion, those recordings were initially canned, before eventually appearing on later Blue Note albums.
This signature hot-rodded S-style was inspired by the '80s but are 100 per cent relevant today, offering a speedy ride and stunning tones at a sensible price.
The Monarch 5 Standard is described as blending aesthetics, playability, and reliability with a different tonal palette from the line. Notably, the difference in its pickup configuration that pairs an Aguilar DCB-5M humbucker with a DCB-5J single coil. The pickups are then fed into a Fodera/Pope 4-band Standard preamp.
There are many songs to start learning to play on your ukulele. But, if you’re looking for the right place to take off, the Beatles songs should be on top of your list. Not only do they have several hits to choose from, but also their songs were made compelling yet straightforward. That was exactly how they built their career. Surprisingly, their mesmerizing songs were proven to translate well on ukulele.
"Guitar EncycloMedia was written for the guitarist who has been playing a while but feels they don't know what they're doing. This 323 page book solves this problem simply and clearly with no staff notes or TAB required.” - Randy Roos, Associate Professor of Guitar, Berklee College of Music.
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"Bass EncycloMedia is filled with practical and highly musical techniques and information that will benefit bass players of any style and ability level, especially those who have passed beyond the 'beginner' stage. I am very impressed! " - Dr. Robert Cutietta, Dean of the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California
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Scott is a beast of a double bass player in Nashville, but just because he’s in the country music capital of the world doesn’t mean he can’t shred some jazz. In this clip he tackles the masterful Jaco Pastorius song, “Teen Town” on the upright.
Kinga says: I sometimes struggle to find good and efficient exercises. I love it when I discover something that gives me the feeling that I’m improving a skill. This is a great exercise for the left hand. First of all, I love it because this is what many violinists warm up with and I respect and love classical music so much. It inspires me in a very different way. I was more than happy when one of my friends shared Schradiek’s exercises with me. I’m just starting my journey with these examples of how to practice but I thought maybe there are some of you who would also like to join me on this adventure. I recorded this video so you can warm up with me for 10 min. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. If you need it, here is the PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/exbfzycckqo.
Bass players will not want for features with over 15 amp models and 40 effects on offer from this digital bass combo which features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled 800w at 4ohm Class D power amp, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master controls, 15 amp models and 40 effects, Speakon connector, stereo effects and loop XLR line out, Aux input, headphones out, USB out and a MGT4 footswitch.
From his time in the Bill Evans trio to his Bass Desires quartet, to his work with his partner Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson’s career has been full of amazing music. His creative bass lines push any group he plays with, but his solos always present a deeply artistic experience. Now, the bassist has released his first-ever solo bass recording, entitled Overpass, on ECM Records.
