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Motivic Soloing for Jazz Bass How do some players tell a story with their basslines/solos, while others struggle to break free from clichéd ideas? Designed for both upright and electric bass players, it's time to unlock the secrets to effortless groove on bass. In Motivic Soloing for Jazz Bass, you'll learn the secrets of the innovative bass player who shared stages with Mike Stern, Michael Brecker, The Brecker Brothers, David Sanborn and more, and earned a Grammy nomination for his original music. Acclaimed bassist Chris Minh Doky will show you how to craft basslines and solos that breathe, swing, and connect deeply with the groove. By harnessing the power of motifs (short musical phrases), you will learn to improvise endless variations that are creative, natural, and locked into the music. Inside, You Will Discover How To: - Build bass grooves that feel great using simple, repeatable motifs - Create melodic solos that tell a musical story and engage your audience - Add articulation with ghost notes, embellishments and rhythmic placement to create syncopated feel and phrasing - Navigate jazz harmony without sounding mechanical, applying advanced ideas without losing sight of the melody - Master musical space and play with great time to make your basslines sing Forget robotic licks and aimless improvisation, Motivic Soloing for Jazz Bass teaches you how to think like a musician, not just a bassist. Whether you are laying down the groove or stepping up for a solo, this book will help you master the tools to make every note count, and learn to interact with the music in a more meaningful way. As Chris says, "The drums are the heartbeat of the band, but the bass is the lungs - we get to guide the way in which the music breathes." Transform Your Playing With These Powerful Bass Skills: - Groove with confidence and shap