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Open up your mind, and make playing bass a no-brainer! This all-in-one book takes a no-nonsense approach to learning bass. Start with basics, like holding your bass, then move on to advanced techniques, playing in a band, and learning about...
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Designed for beginning bassists who want to play the blues, this title makes a great companion to any starter bass method and the perfect complement to the author's Complete Electric Bass Method. Learn various grooves in both straight and s...
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First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruct...
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This comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions, basic theory, the first position, how to read music, fingering, accelerat...
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Billy Sheehan, one of the true masters of the bass, shows aspiring musicians all they need to know to start playing right away. Start off by learning what to look for when selecting an instrument, then continue with lessons in basics for th...
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The modern electric bass guitar patterns presented here are designed to teach the student guitarist and bassist the basics of playing effective "walking bass line" accompaniment for instrumentalists and vocalists. This is a no-nonsense book...
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Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive revi...
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Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, new band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle ...
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First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruct...
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Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality with obtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. A large number of shifting and position studies are presented to help players learn to navigate the finge...
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Focuses on the two most popular topics in the bass world today: slap bass and multiple-stringed basses. Covers a wide variety of slap techniques including triple pops, double pops, and individual string control. Also focuses on the music th...
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The bass has been called "the most important instrument in any band." The bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes, keep the "time flow" or "pulse" steady, and keep the form of the song together. This book is design...
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Sittin In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble to improve your playing 24/7. As you play along and listen to the ...
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Cantolopera is an exceptional series of book/CD packs from Ricordi that offers a fresh approach to great opera repertoire. The books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias. The CDs feature two versions of each...
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Learning Together consists of sequential unison repertoire for string instruments of the orchestra and is intended for use in string classes, group ensembles, and private lesson settings. Harmony parts and bass lines complete the arrangemen...
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Providing over 90 bass lines played over 45 fully produced tracks reminiscent of old school funk combined with new groove R&B, The New Sound of Funk Bass is a must-have for any bassist's repertoire. Each example is followed by a play-along ...
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This method is loaded with information. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low-end support.' Now entire songs are built around the bass line." This method is...
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Sound Innovations for String Orchestra is a revolutionary new method that combines time-tested educational concepts, input from thousands of teachers, and advances in modern technology. Using solid pedagogy that follows state and national m...
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The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation & ...
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A step-by-step guide to the bass which uses a series of graduated exercises supported by a full-length audio CD. Respected performer and tutor Stuart Clayton discusses bass history, gives the lowdown on fingerstyle and plectrum technique, a...
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