This DVD also works perfect well in tandem with his book, The Evolving Bassist.First of all, some of you may not even know who Rufus Reid is.Hes played with everyone and theres a good reason why he has been in so much demand: He never forgets what his role is as a bass player.
What can be more important than that I remember somewhere in his book he implores bassists to always seek out better musicians to play with because it will make you a better player. Great advice The book illustrates exercises, walking bass lines, common sense approaches to holding the bass and left hand technique. I first got my hands on Rufus book when I was a kid in high school and I think it was the most important book to me for several years. I didnt know anything.and I just played through this book, again and again. Rufus Reid Evolving Bassist Ebook3000 How To Put TheI remember even looking at his photos about how to put the upright bass upside down in a plane when you travel so it will fit. I would be good enough to have to fly with my bass somewhere. Nowadays, the resources that are available to players, are just incredible. While I have mostly been a professional orchestral bass player, his DVD inspired me because I can see that we both share that same love of learning. You cant fake that You can tell Rufus really wants you to learn how to do what he knows best. Its all there. He methodically and systematically talks about the same issues that he mentions in his book, but the book really comes to life in the DVD. The way Rufus presents himself is evidently clear that he is a great teacher. I personally loved the part about his right hand technique: Turning the Key. Rufus Reid Evolving Bassist Ebook3000 Driver He ShowsIts not the vehicle here, its the driver He shows how to you use natural arm weight and (not to kill yourself) playing. I am up for that and I smiled seeing and hearing.so thats how he does that Would you like to go back to the Jazz Bass Books page.
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