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. Walking Jazz Lines For Bass is designed to help bassists create beginning to advanced walking patterns (smooth-sounding lines) that can be used in jazz, blues, R

Take over John Entwistle and be the Bassist for the Who!Containing eight of their biggest songs this book includes specially recorded sound-alike Cd with full performance demonstrations and backing tracks to play and sing along to. Eight of their greatest songs transcribed for Bass Guitar from original recordings for Bass Guitar in standard notation and tablature with vocal line. Includes a fantastic sound-alike CD!

Take over from Roger Glover and be the bassist for Deep Purple! Containing eight of their biggest and best songs from the early years this book includes a specially recorded sound-alike Cd with full performance demonstrations by Neil Williams and backing tracks to play and sing along to. Transcribed from the original recordings for bass in standard notation and tablature with melody line and chord symbols.

Learn the techniques to perform metal bass lines. In this book you will learn to construct and perform bass lines emblematic of metal. You will analyze bass lines that are characteristic of different types of metal and learn the technique necessary to perform them.Etudes practice lines and exercises are presented in both tablature and traditional notation starting with simple bass lines and progressing to more advanced topics. Online audio tracks let you hear the lines in context and practice along with the recordings. You will learn to write your own lines that work for the style of metal you want to play.

Recreate the distinctive sound of the all-American alternative rock giants with this new authentic playalong book containing 8 songs transcribed from the original recordings. Each book includes a specially recorded soundalike CD with full demos and backing tracks so you can be bassist Mike Mills and jam-along with the band yourself!

Description The Art of Solo Bass is a jumping off point, a place to glimpse the possibilities of the electric bass. This book examines the use of chords and chord/melody in performance, arranging, composing and the development and exploration of new techniques. From using chords to enhance and embellish your groovinÂ’ bass lines, to developing a comping style to perform with an ensemble and finally to create solo arrangements and compositions for practice and performance. The Art of Solo Bass will open new horizons for you, the bass player. This is a step-by-step tutorial into the techniques, theory and practical application of solo bass. The Art of Solo Bass includes actual arrangements, recordings, notation and tablature to guide you along the way.

With Online Audio-The Art Of Solo Bass is a jumping off point a place to glimpse the possibilities of the Electric Bass. This book examines the use of chords and chord/melody in performance arranging composing and thedevelopment and exploration of new techniques.From using chords to enhance and embellish your groovin' bass lines to developing a comping style to perform with an ensemble and finally to create solo arrangements andcompositions for practice and performance The Art Of Solo Bass will open new horizons for you the Bass player. This is a step-by-step tutorial into the techniques theory and practical application of solo Bass.The notation and tablature will guide you along the way.

Jon Liebman. This follow-up to Funk Bass studies the techniques and grooves of today's top funk/fusion bass players. It includes sections on mastering the two-finger technique, string crossing, style elements, establishing a groove, building a funk/fusion soloing vocabulary and a CD with over 90 tracks to jam along with. Features a foreword written by Earth, Wind And Fire Bassist Verdine White.

21 Skills Every Serious Player Should Master-Chris Kringel's Essential Bass Guitar Techniques uses carefully crafted exercises alongside inspiring musical examples to teach the 21 skills that every Bass player should know.If you're tired of faking your way through your favorite songs because you've always neglected to learn that one special technique you need this book. Stop skipping over the intricate details and start sounding like a seasoned professional.Would Jaco Pastorius have been so innovative without great finger style technique and the use of harmonics? Can you imagine a Red Hot Chili Peppers song without Flea's slap bass? Or how about Primus without LesClaypool's quirky slap and tap technique? With the help of the 86 included audio tracks which can be accessed online Essential Bass Guitar Techniques will teach you all of these skills and more.

Eight of their Biggest Songs-This brand new addition to the Authentic Playalong series will delight fans of 90s grunge band Nirvana. Take over from Krist Novoselic and become the bassist for Nirvana! With these authentic transcriptions of the bass lines from eight of the biggest Nirvana songs and the included ‘soundalike’ CD you’ll be able to recreate some of their anthemic hits! Transcribed from the original recordings with standard notation and Tablature with Melody line and Chord symbols.