Essential Bass Guitar Techniques: Bass Guitar Solo: Instrumental Tutor

In order to be able to express yourself freely with the instrument a good technique is essential. But this technique should be discreet and become both natural and instinctive so that it can serve the music. This can be achieved by practising specific exercises like those presented throughout this method. This book details a vast practice programme covering the right hand technique first with both the traditional and the so-called ?floating thumb? positions and the different left hand techniques including physical exercises to loosen the fingers as well as preparatory exercises for hammer-ons pull-offs slides and shifts. But this method doesn?t stophere! It will let you practise ghost notes staccatos and accents not to mention chords barring tapping harmonics palm mute picking and slap techniques. Throughout the different chapters examples will help you to musically put these technical exercises into practice. The DVD gives you the opportunity to watch all the gestures in detail which will definitely help you make technical progress. In order to be able to express yourself freely with the instrument a good technique is essential. But this technique should be discreet and become both natural and instinctive so that it can serve the music. This can be achieved by practising specific exercises like those presented throughout this method. This book details a vast practice programme covering the right hand technique first with both the traditional and the so-called ?floating thumb? positions and the different left hand techniques including physical exercises to loosen the fingers as well as preparatory exercises for hammer-ons pull-offs slides and shifts. But this methoddoesn?t stop here! It will let you practise ghost notes staccatos and accents not to mention chords barring tapping harmonics palm mute picking and slap techniques. Throughout the different chapters examples will help you to musically put these technical exercises into practice. The DVD gives you the opportunity to watch all the gestures in detail which will definitely help you make technical progress.

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.

For Bass Guitar-Classical and Contemporary Studies for Bass Guitar combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini; the “Paganini of Bass” with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin; one ofthe leading European composers for Guitar Lute and Bass. These 33 studies will help build not just your technique but reading abilities and overall musicianship. The material is intended for serious bass students and can beplayed on a fretted or fretless bass. While Bottesini's works lie firmly in the classical genre Isbin's studies bring in elements of classical jazz and world music. All the studies are written in standard bass clef notation aswell as tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by Rob MacKillop for each study.

Beginner - Advanced-Designed by John McCarthy this Master Edition combines all levels of this award-winning series in a complete course! Learn the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to hold the Bass for comfortable playing and fast effective learning. Next learn rhythm timing basic Bass lines and how to play along with a drummer. Learn 3rds 5ths and octaves and how to apply them in a song. Plucking techniques including slap

Par MONOXELOS DINO. Cet ouvrage a été conçu pour démontrer la musique beaucoup de différents styles disponibles pour les bassistes de jouer et de donner les idées de l'étudiant à ce qu'il faut jouer dans des situations différentes. Il y a beaucoup d'autres livres de méthode pour basse qui enseignent toutes sortes de styles et de techniques. Cet ouvrage vous montre comment, quand et où utiliser toutes les informations merveilleuses que l'on trouve dans ces livres. Il vous aidera à obtenir une meilleure compréhension de la plupart des styles contemporains qui vont vous permettre de démarrer sur votre voyage comme bassiste travailler et jouer. Les styles couverts sont le Blues, le Rock and Roll, le pays, le Funk, le Latin, le Jazz et le Rhythm and Blues. Des exemples sont en notation uniquement pour les quatre cordes basse. Le CD comprend la plupart des exemples du livre. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / All Styles - Licks and Phrases / Recueil / Guitare Basse

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.

Authentic Country Blues Guitar Techniques and Repertoire 2-DVD Set-Playing and singing country blues guitar is no easy task. It's just you and the box summoning up the requisite Guitar parts singing the melody and maintaining a solid groove. No drummer. No bass player - just you and your Guitar.Independence repertoire technique timing and endurance comprise the essential skill set for authentic fingerstyle country blues Guitar.Playing and singing the material in this 2-DVD set hones these skills like nobody's business. Paul Rishell diligently guides you through 16 handpicked tunes to cover a wide variety of the feels rhythms and techniques that are characteristic to country blues Guitar.You'll learn allof the parts rhythms and requisite techniques for songs such as Down the Dirt Road Blues by Charley Patton Shake 'Em on Down by Tommy McClennan Low Down Rounder by Peg Leg Howell Sweet Jivin' Mama by Blind Blake One Dime Blues by Blind Lemon Jefferson and many more. Get a solid grip on this Delta Piedmont and Texas blues Guitar repertoire and you'll be able to handle anything (including your own compositions) with authenticity stellar technique and maximum groove. Head out to the porch now with Dirt Road Blues.