Format : DVD
SKU: MB.93235M
ISBN 9780786692781. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
The most widely used beginning bass method available. Presents note reading, solo playing, and chord arpeggio studies. Included are handy charts of arpeggios featuring major, minor, augmented, diminished, seventh chords, and even upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music, this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study. Includes access to online audio and video.
SKU: BT.VOLMB55
ISBN 9788863880533. Italian-Spanish.
Learn the art of Bass, implementation and improvisation, with one of the greatest masters of this instrument, Jaco Pastorius. Playing with legends such as Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Al Di Meola, Jaco has revolutionised Bass playing, influencing generations of musicians and capturing the attention of critics and readers around the world. This book, accompanied by a CD, contains transcripts of examples and solos taken from his DVD Modern Electric Bass, an interview with the legendary Jerry Jammott Jaco, and a performance in a trio of Jaco Pastorius, John Scofield and Kenwood Dennard.
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.31079M
ISBN 9781513477640. 8.75X11.75 inches.
This book presents a tour-de-force set of Twelve Waltzes by 19th-century double-bass virtuoso Domenico Dragonetti in modern arrangements for electric bass guitar. These dazzling pieces were among the very first to place the double bass front-and-center as a solo instrument and are ideal for recital programs. These settings of advanced works for electric bass open a challenging and important segment of bass repertoire. Written in standard notation and tablature, the authorâ??s online audio recordings ensure ease of learning.
SKU: HL.1348
ISBN 9781574242546. UPC: 884088505813. 8.5x11 inches.
Introduced in 1951, the Fender Precision Bass is the precursor of all modern electric basses. This book takes a look at the history of the “slab body basses” and the most famous players. In addition to many historical photos, the full color book lists many basses with beautiful pictures, detail shots, and anecdotes. This book is a must-have for every bass player and enthusiast or collector.
