Bass duet by carol kaye from the book electric basslines. Buy how to play the electric bass by carol kaye, na isbn. Carol kaye recording bass samples for emp quest for volume exhibit, ironwood studios, seattle, 1999. I named my first bass lines book, how to play the electric bass. With over 10,000 record dates and film calls including over 40,000 songs and movietv cues from 1964 through approximately 1973, carol kaye is, arguably, the. The wrecking crew 2008 meet carol kaye, legendary bassist carol kaye nee smith, born march 24, 1935 is an american musician, who is one of the most prolific recorded bass. Music, jazz, electric bass, bass, guitar, jazz guitar, bass guitar. It was called the fender bass, listed as such in the musicians union directories all over, in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This has to be a separate order, not combined with merchandise buying in main catalog, 1 lesson per order, thankyou. How do you tell the different chord changes in the bars when none of them are listed above. And so paul mccartney once said of carol kaye s bass technique without, apparently, knowing that it was her talent and her interpretation of wilsons compositions he was admiring. Always double check your tuning harmonically on 5th and 7th frets. Some viewers might have assumed that carol kaye, the legendary studio bassist who was part of the socalled wrecking crew in the 1960s, would be flattered by having a.
The electric bass sounds better if it is a little sharp rather than a little flat or even exactly in tune. Bass 1 ovation magnum 1 played pickstyle with foam mute engaged bass 2 gibson midtown bass. Carol kaye is a very famous bass player and part of the wellknown wrecking crew of studio musicians. How to play the electric bass by carol kaye goodreads. Carol kaye bio, age, family, husband, net worth, bass. Though she loved the bebop jazz scene, carol was a single mother with three kids and so to the studios she went, eventually switching to bass. Three years ago in another search for references i thought why not check out carol kaye this was a blue moon thought. Kayes solo bass line in spectors production of river deep, mountain high, was a key part to the songs wall of sound production.
Base is pretty easy studio musicians did not get credits if the teenagers that we sold to took 11. Legendary studio musician carol kaye presents 150 free tips for. And a special thanks to peter kaye for help with this page. Hollywood 1960s motown producer hal davis quote from bass heroes book. Alison richtor, writing in bass guitar magazine, has called kaye the first lady of bass playing, adding her style and influence are in your musical dna. Chordal tone phrases, chordal subs, stacked triads, ii v7 i, and pivotal b5 lines. And a special thanks to peter kaye for help with this. You can buy in complete confidence from carol s store none of your information is shared with any other entity. Carol kaye how to play the electric bass 1970, gatefold, vinyl. Bass, as well as picking techniques, music theory etc. Years prior to this when i was in a band and was voluneered to be the bass player in a band in the early 90s i used a basic bass technique book developed by carol kaye, never took it serious at that time. Im having some trouble with the reading practice material. Bass represent the finest in bass lines of all styles.
The first in a series of tutoring books and instructional video courses was how to play the electric bass. Finest bass dvd course, the only one that works by studio and e. The right approach to getting fine jazz soloing together on bass. Carole kaye bass transcription, theme from mission.
Click here to view excerpts from the carol kaye documentary first lady of bass from director pekka rautionmaa. Short two bar bass duet taken from the book electric basslines 2 by carol kaye. Download carol kaye jazz improvise for bass book pdf files. Puffin on a cloud beatnuts a day at the races jurassic 5 man and boy bill withersquincy jones. Originally a jazz guitarist, carol kaye began recording with the electric bass in the early 60s. How to play the electric bass classic first book has poprockfunksoul blues.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Carol kaye how to play the electric bass 1970, gatefold. This article, imo, explains why carol kaye would indicate that she played bass on a particular track even the the official credit is given to another player, notably james jamerson. I have seen so many of these that are just awful including the socalled sax books. What basses did carol kaye play with the wrecking crew.
Carol kaye is paul mccartneys favorite bass player, he. When it comes to playing electric bass, there are lessons online aplenty. Carol kaye was born in everett, washington to musician parents, clyde and dot smith, both professionals. Taj mahal to carol kaye when both appeared at the 2000 emc music museum in seattle carol kaye, you are the best. Meet carol kaye, the unsung bassist behind your favorite 60s hits. Carol kaye how to play the electric bass exercise 3 youtube.
How to play the electric bass classic first book has poprockfunksoulblues even some jazz along with little green apples, i dont need no doctor, feelin alright etc. Carol kaye boogaloo bass part 11 100 standard tuning 1 aintro 55 7 5775 7 57 550 35 3 33 35x e b a s s 3 55 7 5775 7 57 x5 7 8 10 10 58 5 5 55 7 55775 7653 5050 2345 35 3535 5 7 5 7 57775. Session bass legend carol kaye has plenty of stories to tell from her many years in the business, and now you can read them in her new autobiography. I was reading the soapbox page of bass player, the december 2002 issue, written by bob babbitt called, who played bass. Carol kaye has 15 books on goodreads with 198 ratings. Dont fall for books out there that have jazz in their titles. I suggest anyone who seeks to learn bass, or improve there level of expertise, should go to ms. Carol kaye, studio musician, writer, publisher and educator of famous bassists. Learn chordally, the way everyone did in creative 1950s, progressive, hot jazz patterns used wchord charts, special b5 and backcycle exercises, repeating phrases, chord substitute phrases, how to use in chords, special stacked triad exercises, examples of creating solos, special. Here is an exercise using the chordal scale as taught by legendary recording session bass player and jazz guitarist carol kaye. As you know, hikky burr yeas originally recorded with bill cosby. Her books offer bass lines to great songs and there is often commentary to give you insight.
This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. Carol kaye s books were the only how to read bass clef books available when i first started to play bass. How to play the electric bass book carol kaye store. Some of songs show the chord changes and other songs dont. The original trendsetting 1969 book with tons of unequaled great funky and pop lines, all styles, little green apples and other authors famous recorded lines still the best.
Carol kaye book by 1969 after becoming exhausted and disillusioned by session work, kaye decided to change her career from pop to soundtrack work, as well as writing and teaching. Below youll find a list of all items that have been categorized as books and book cd combos showing 116 of 27 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. Books by carol kaye author of how to play the electric bass. Carol kaye how to play electric bass line 1 youtube. Guitar lessons usually feature standardsjazz music styles only, and i only teach standardsjazz on elec. Carol kaye chordal scale bass guitar lesson youtube. The cd is very helpful for those who play more by ear rather than reading. Skype guitar or bass private lesson carol kaye store. Look at us i dont think the record companies could sell those records saying that well, this is the group that sang on em but they didnt play on. Here you can find carol kaye jazz improvise for bass book pdf shared files. Carole kaye navigates these brilliantly, holding down the groove for most of the piece, but adding in flourishes and runs to. But shes speaking out now to set the record straight about season 3 of.
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