Learn To Play Rock Bass: Bass Guitar: Instrumental Tutor

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing Rock Bass. This book/CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin laying down rock solid bass lines. You'll learn: Technique and hand position Classic bass lines Ballad feels Rock grooves Shuffle and boogie patterns Tapping Harmonics and double-stops Complete play-along tracks Cd included Featuring the legendary Tim Bogart

The Rockschool Bass Method, which replaces the bestselling Let?s Rock ? Bass, gives you everything you need to know to get started playing the Bass, learn the essentials so you can get seriously good, seriously fast. With over 100 audio tracks, quick guide videos and 12 lessons in 6 different styles, you?ll be playing before you know it. Book Features: ? Over 1 hour of downloadable video and audio content. ? Instrument quick guide ? what everything?s called, how it works and everything in-between! ? How to read music ? learn how to read music quickly and simply. ? 12x lessons in 6 different styles ? each lesson includes audio and video tuition. ? 6 pieces, 6 varying styles ? put your skills to the test with 6 kick ass pieces. ? Play - Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal, Hip Hop and Country. ? 120 audio tracks ? supporting audio for every musical example and piece. ? Video lessons ? on getting started and key techniques. ? Quiz ? put your skills to the test with the interactive quizzes. ? Dropcard ? instantly download the accompanying audio and video hassle free! What you?ll learn: ? The basics of music notation and your instrument. ? Rock, Pop, Metal, Country, Indie and Hip Hop. ? Simple basslines, riffs and arpeggios.

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: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer The Supremes - Ain't Too Proud To Beg Otis Redding - (Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Mary J Blige - Family Affair The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary 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

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: Dua Lipa - New Rules B B King - The Thrill Is Gone Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine Booker T and the MGs - Green Onions 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

How To Create Rock Bass Lines explores the multi-dimensional function of the rock bassist. In this method you'll explore common rock Drum beats popular rock chord progressions and the scales and techniques you'll need to add melody to your playing. By combining all of these elements you'll learn how to create Bass lines that lock in with the drummer and complement the other instruments. In How To Create Rock Bass Lines you'll also take a look at examples in the style of rock bass greats like Paul McCartney John Paul Jones Flea John Entwistle and Tom Hamilton to see how these masters put their own unique spin on the rockformat. The book includes loads of demo and play-along tracks available 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.

Progressive Rock Bass --Creative unconventional complex and experimental progressive rock represents the pinnacle of musicianship in the rock world and now with this exceptional book and CD pack you can explore and study many of the concepts and techniques behind progressive rock bass playing.Learn the methods of prog heroes like Geddy Lee Chris Squire Tony Levin Greg Lake and more. Over 65 tracks for demonstration and play-along are included on the accompanying CD!