SKU: MB.99920M
ISBN 9780786693597. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A user-friendly photo chord guide showing basic chord tones for major, minor, dominant 7th, sus 7, minor 7, major 7, diminished, augmented, sixth, minor 6th, 7#5 and 7b5 chords. The arpeggios for each of the above chord forms are pictured on the fretboard and given in notation and diagram form in all twelve keys. Includes 84 minute video available online.
SKU: MB.21498M
ISBN 9780786692811. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Written in the tradition of Mel Bays original Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1.Combines ease of learning with outstanding music selections. Provides music theory essential to understanding the books performance demands.Tablature was not used in this book, except in specific situations, in order to encourage the development of standard music notation reading skills.With the large number of extended range electric basses being used today, an effort was made to include notes for those instruments where applicable.In some instances, a choice of two notes instead of one is provided. These can be played in whatever octave the student prefers or has available on the instrument. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.98429M
ISBN 9780786693160. UPC: 786693169. 8.5 X 11 inches.
Blues music is a sturdy, adaptable music that reflects many shades of emotions and lends itself to numerous stylistic interpretations. This 5 1/2 by 8 QWIKGUIDE is designed to help the bassist become more versatile. Each blues bass pattern in this book is played over four bars of C7. By practicing all 50 licks over the same chord progression, students can learn the basic concept of improvisation: how to play a variety of musical phrases over the same chord or chord changes. Each example is written in both notation and tablature exactly as it is recorded. The accompanying audio, featuring Larry McCabes Heat-Seeking Missile Blues Band is recorded in stereo with drums and rhythm guitar in the center, bass guitar on the left, and lead guitar on the right. The licks are recorded at a moderate tempo for ease of learning. The rhythm guitar parts heard on the online audio recording are taught in Mel Bays 101 Bad to the Bone Blues Guitar Rhythm Patterns. The lead guitar parts are taught in Mel Bays Famous Blues Guitar Lines. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: BT.MUSME0204
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SKU: MB.99933M
ISBN 9780786693184. UPC: 786693185. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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 instruction. This book makes use of the 3-finger left hand position commonly found in double bass technique. The emphasis on left hand technique allows the student to develop a consistent fingering approach to the fingerboard, reduces unnecessary strain on the left hand, and makes the bass more accessible to younger students or students with small hands. After the left hand technique has been established, the book introduces the student to important elements of bass line construction including blues patterns, the root-fifth relationship, and common rhythmic patterns. Includes access to online audio and video.â?¢ Introduction for beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass.â?¢ Book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruction.â?¢ Makes use of the 3-finger left hand position commonly found in double bass technique.â?¢ Offers student important elements of bass line construction: blues patterns, root-fifth relationship, and common rhythmic patterns.â?¢ Includes access to online audio and video.
