At A Glance - Beginning Bass pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the hi-def DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and popular song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action.

The best book for any beginner bass players. Teaches students how to sight-read and to acquire a musical vocabulary. Includes string studies enharmonic studies chords and arpeggios.

Demystify the Fretboard and Reveal Your Full Bass Potential!-Finally a music theory book designed for bass players of all levels! With this comprehensive workbook you'll expand your fretboard knowledge and gain the freedom and confidence needed to tackle any musical challenge.Rather than overwhelm the reader with lots of complex theory that may be useful for jazz guitarists or keyboard players this book and audio pack focuses on the elements that are essential for the bass player throughout like how to write bass lines lay down a solid foundation and improvise.Features hundreds of examples to study and practice including loads of ?real world? bass lines and play-along audio tracks tojam to! Includes over 200 demonstration and play-along audio tracks and three bass fretboard theory video lessons online for download or streaming.

A Fun and Comprehensive Overview of Rock Bass Playing-Pick up this comprehensive book and experience a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of rock bass playing. From the blues-soaked sound of early rock ???n??? roll to the hyper-kinetic thrash of modern metal rock music has something for every kind of bassist out there???no matter what your style and preference is. This book breaks down the music and playing of iconic players throughout history including authentic-sounding music examples in a variety of styles. Learn the technique theory and song forms needed to be a great bassist and take the stage in your own rock band. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included. Features: Authentic-soundingexamples in a wide variety of styles including classic rock metal punk blues reggae ska and funk * Basic chord progressions used for thousands of songs * Essential techniques including fingerstyle pick slap and pop tapping and double-stops * Important rock rhythms and odd time signatures * Lots of scales triads arpeggios and modes including exotic scales for a modern sound.

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Bass series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recordingstudios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: James Brown - I Feel Good Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper Lawson - Brokenhearted Gladys Knight - Midnight Train To Georgia Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body Bob Marley and the Wailers - I Shot The Sheriff 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises

A working knowledge of scales and their applications to chord progressions is paramount for bassists. Mel Bay's Bass Scale Chart provides standard notation and tab fingering diagrams construction formulas in whole and halfsteps and application (usage) for the most common scales used today. This easy to read and understand chart is packed full of scalar information. A 'must have' for aspiring bassists.

Nathan East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes to learn and see first hand what it takes to be a professional musician.The Business Of Bass covers the demands and rewards of making music for a living both in live performance and studio sessions.

Bass Training Session es una colección de métodos destinados a los bajistas que quieren practicar en unos contextos musicales muy parecidos a los de un grupo. En efecto el CD propone 28 play-backs completos (batería

The Bassists Guide to Time Feel and Rhythm-The Southern Californian Musicians Institute presents their guide to time feel and rhythm for Bass players. Often regarded as the 'unteachable' elements of musicianship this book and CD reveals the secrets of timing and locking into a groove especially for the Bass Guitarist. All aspects of playing against a drummer or drum track are explored including:Phrasing and note-placementDeveloping time and feelUsing your earsPhysical and mental techniquesTips for practicingGhost notesLaying backMaking simple lines more excitingThe accompanying CD includes over 40 playalong tracks with many extended jams for you togroove along.

15 hardcore hits transcribed note-for-note for bass from this neo-punk band: Axiom £ Django £ Life Won't Wait £ Radio Havana £ Red Hot Moon £ Roots Radicals £ White Knuckle Ride £ and more.

Guitar Technique-From playing fast funk vamps to long low sustained notes behind a singer this Berklee Workshop will expand your playing reading and composing skills in a variety of musical styles. The rhythms and basslines presented areexcellent for developing sight-reading skills and technical proficiency.

Bass Tab. Learn to play over 20 high-voltage AC/DC bass lines with these transcriptions in tab and standard notation with complete lyrics and chord symbols. Also includes band history and discography.