Perfect for bassists who have already started and are ready to take the next step into contemporary styles. Also for experiencd players who want to enhance their knowledge. Starting with a review of reading music this book explains the basics of music theory as it relates to being a great bass player with an easy step-by-step approach. Before you know it you'll be using major scales triads and 7th chords to create cool-sounding bass lines for the most important chord progressions all bassists need to know. Learn the basics of blues and funk styles to lock in with a drummer. Students teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough easy to use method.

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 both easy to understand and thorough! It provides the theory and technique needed to play contemporary bass and it covers such modern effects as slap

Peter Pickow. Teaches you how to play bass guitar from the very beginning introduces fills walking bass lines chords and scales. Fits into the guitar case.

A Guide to the Essential Styles and Techniques-A complete guide to mastering the techniques and stylistic details of the Blues Bass Guitar using classic blues songs and standards to get you playing in the right way straight away.Learn to lay down solid basslines for straight blues shuffles and other important variations. You will discover a host of songs by the kings of the blues including Muddy Waters Freddie King Otish Rush and The Allman Brothers by getting to grips with the actual riffs used on the original recordings.Song include Born Under A Bad Sign Hoochie Coochie Man Pride And Joy and Sweet Home Chicago.

Book/CD/DVD Pack. The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and a professional-quality CD with 99 full-demo tracks AND a DVD with more great instruction to help beginners master the basics. This pack teaches: songs riffs and scales; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; and more. It also includes standard notation and tablature.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred???s Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the Alfred???s Basic family of methods featuring clear well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock blues country and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams make learning easy and the DVD includes iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred???s Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for today???s beginning guitar students. Book 1features all the necessities including how to hold your bass tuning your bass right-hand and left-hand technique basics of reading music notes on all four strings scales licks and songs how to read TAB playing slides and accents and photos and diagrams. The DVD included features iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner.

The Bass Deck is simply the easiest book of scale and arpeggio patterns. This unique guide has been designed for every beginning bass player to be able to start playing immediately the most popular scales and arpeggios usedtoday. The patterns are illustrated on a realistic diagram with suggested fingerings. A must for every aspiring bassist. This can easily fit inside a gig bag or hard case so you can refer to it wherever you are.

Dutch version of Absolute Beginners: Bass Guitar. Each book in this fantastic series contains practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up playing and maintenance.

Learning to play bass guitar is now easier than ever before! Each book in this fantastic series contains practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up playing and maintenance.

Starter Series DVD-Learning to play an instument has never been easier or more affordable. Volume Two covers: major and minor pentatonic scales harmonics chords left hand muting octaves fifths bass lines funk grooves slapping plucking and much more!

Getting Started. Learn the techniques that every truly great bass player needs to know! From basic slapping and popping to machine-gun riffing, this program has something for bass players at every level. The one-on-one lessons with bassist/instructor Chris McCarvill show you how to apply the techniques popularized by Marcus Miller, Larry Graham and Louis Johnson. You'll learn the four elements of slap and pop as well as advanced techniques like octaves, fifths, muting, double slapping, sliding, the snap, bending notes and using effects. By the end of this program, you'll be the funkiest bass player around! DVD features include: iPod-ready video, follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

La basse fait partie de ces instruments qui procurent une sensation immédiatement agréable flirtant malicieusement avec notre inconscient !... Il est vrai que parfois on sent un bien être nous envahir et on se rend compte que c?est tout simplementla basse.

Modes are scales of half steps and whole steps which are often used for improvising. This booklet and audio CD present positions fingerings and tips on using major harmonic minor melodic harmonic major and additionalmodes in notation tablature and fretboard pattern diagrams. Each mode goes with a chord.You will be able to use all the notes of a mode to create bass lines or solos over its corresponding chord. By practicing these modesin every key and memorizing each individual pattern you will be able to play each of them starting from any note on your Bass.

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 formsare pictured on the fretboard and given in notation and diagram form in all twelve keys!