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Fundamentals of Jazz Bass

Ron Carter takes us through the basic setup, posture, and techniques for playing the bass in a jazz context. These lessons are related to “Ron Carter’s Comprehensive Bass Method - Pizzicato, Horizontal Technique and More”

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The most recorded jazz bassist in history, Ron Carter's career has spanned over 6 decades and he has anchored the bands of jazz luminaries such as Miles Davis and Hank Jones.

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