Billy Sheehan: Basic Bass

Billy Sheehan is one of the World???s most respected Bass players and presents his basic bass tutorial. This Bass legend introduces beginners to the fundamentals and the important basics of playing the bass guitar. The solid platform that he forms gives beginners an early advantage on their journey of development. Everything from choosing a bass setting up your amp and tuning to left and right-hand technique keeping time and slap and pop are covered in Sheehan???s easy-to-follow unique style. This Book and DVD provide a perfect start for anyone wanting to learn Bass guitar or to sharpen and improve from their current level.

Open up your mind, and make playing bass a no-brainer! This all-in-one book takes a no-nonsense approach to learning bass. Start with basics, like holding your bass, then move on to advanced techniques, playing in a band, and learning about the music business. You'll play licks in the styles of legendary bassists like John Paul Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Flea, and Billy Sheehan. No-Brainer: Play Bass includes a DVD that will help you learn visually and features over 100 minutes of MP3 audio so you can play along. '...packed with cute, clever, and comprehensive tips for exercising both brain and body.' - Bass Player magazine.'. . . loaded with good information. . . . there is a lot more here than just licks and tunes. I found a sample contract, true stories about bands, scales and a Basic Chord Dictionary - this book has something for even the most seasoned player!'-Raul Amador, Bass Musician Magazineq / Guitare Basse

Learn the essential rock grooves and bass lines in the styles of Paul McCartney John Entwistle John Paul Jones Geddy Lee Sting Billy Sheehan Flea and many more with Rock Bass: 2nd Edition.This completely revised edition will teach you the basics of shuffle straight eighth the ?bounce? feel the Motown sound funk hard rock techno-pop power ballad heavy metal alternative grunge odd time signatures dance rhythms and more. It also includes an extensive overview of equipment effects and essential listening suggestions. The CD includes 99 full-demo tracks and 131 music examples.