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Tom Little Guitar Tablature - Digital Sheet Music

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Tom Little Guitar Tablature - Digital Sheet Music
Bass Guitar TAB - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1475418

By Tracy Dean McCallum. Composed by Tracy Dean McCallum. Arranged by Tracy Dean McCallum. Jazz. Score. 1 pages. Tracy Dean McCallum #1052968. Published by Tracy Dean McCallum (A0.1475418).

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Tom Little: A Jazzy Bass Groove

"Tom Little" is a funky bass guitar piece built on a foundation of swinging jazz chords. It evokes a laid-back yet sophisticated feel, perfect for setting the pocket in a jazz combo or adding a touch of cool to a solo performance.

The Groove:

Tempo: Medium swing (around 100-120 BPM)

Feel: Relaxed and laid-back, with a steady pulse in the eighth notes.

Articulation: Mostly legato (smoothly connected notes) with accents on the downbeat and upbeat for a driving feel.

The Chords:

"Tom Little" utilizes a classic jazz chord progression that cycles through ii-V-I movement in a minor key. This creates a sense of anticipation and resolution, characteristic of jazz harmony.

The Bassline:

The bassline weaves between the root notes of the chords, outlining the harmony while adding rhythmic interest through syncopation and walking bass lines.

Ghost notes can be incorporated for a subtle, percussive effect.

Tom Little's Solo:

(Optional) "Tom Little" can be expanded into a full piece with a bass solo section. Here, the bassist explores the chord changes with melodic improvisation, showcasing their knowledge of jazz scales and techniques like double stops and chromaticism.

Overall Vibe:

"Tom Little" is a versatile piece that can be enjoyed by both bassists and jazz enthusiasts. It's a great way to practice essential jazz techniques on the bass while creating a cool and catchy groove.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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