14 Summertime – Bass

14.1 Listen and Play

After you listen to Summertime played by the horns on the reference track, it's time to play Summertime! Use the top line of the score below to play the melody of Summertime. Use the bass line as written on the bottom when you play with the horns and as a reference when creating your own bass lines.

14.2 Study Guide

If you need help in developing vocabulary for improvisation in Summertime, it is suggested that you work through the Beginner's Corner Lessons 1-4. (Start with Lesson 1 here) For players with experience, you will find Beginner's Corner Lessons 9-12 & Intermediate Corner Lessons 1-2 helpful. (Start with Lesson 9 here)

Expanding Vocabulary - Chord Scales, Pentatonic Scales and Pairs

14.3 Shed Time

Use your open play track below to work on various vocabulary concepts introduced in the text.