A variety of grooves (open string, octave, hammer-on) that range from old school to contemporary are presented. Rhythmic studies and rhythm section awareness are also a focal point. Working with space and complicated kicks is a major part of this style. Includes play-alongs, and a section that focuses on music theory and interesting scale options. In bass clef 4 and tablature. Free audio downloads available. Beginning. 34 pp.
02-21444
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BASS FINGERSTYLE FUNK GROOVES MADE EASY
by Chris Matheos
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Fingerstyle funk bass playing can be found in many styles of modern music: funk, soul, fusion, contemporary jazz, hip-hop, pop, and dance. This focuses on advanced rhythmic studies. Loaded with grooves and funky progressions. The audio files feature all of the examples recorded with a full band, as well as play-along tracks. Bass clef and tablature. Free audio files available. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-21443
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$15.00
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BASS SOLOING: A LOOK INSIDE SCALES
by Earl Gately
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Though there are many fine scale books on the market, none of them are really for INSIDE the scales to explore the various intervals, harmonized scales in triads and diatonic 7ths, and neighbor tones to achieve some chromaticism. This book helps to employ multiple-use scales (modes) by superimposing them over the given chords to expand and color them. A variety of chord progressions, taken from various forms, are used in the ideas for soloing with a complete analysis. Covers harmonized scales of the major, ascending melodic minor and the harmonic minor. Explains how to go inside the scales, the nomenclature of each, such as the various intervals, neighbor tones, triads and diatonic 7ths that the scales generate, and most importantly, how to employ them in a music situation, such as soloing, rhythm section and composition. Standard notation and bass TAB. Free audio downloads available. Intermediate.
02-21075
$24.99
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BASS SOLOING: A LOOK INSIDE SCALES
by Earl Gately
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Though there are many fine scale books on the market, none of them are really for INSIDE the scales to explore the various intervals, harmonized scales in triads and diatonic 7ths, and neighbor tones to achieve some chromaticism. This book helps to employ multiple-use scales (modes) by superimposing them over the given chords to expand and color them. A variety of chord progressions, taken from various forms, are used in the ideas for soloing with a complete analysis. Covers harmonized scales of the major, ascending melodic minor and the harmonic minor. Explains how to go inside the scales, the nomenclature of each, such as the various intervals, neighbor tones, triads and diatonic 7ths that the scales generate, and most importantly, how to employ them in a music situation, such as soloing, rhythm section and composition. Standard notation and bass TAB. Free audio downloads available. Intermediate.
02-21075
$24.99
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THE TOTAL FUNK BASSIST: A FUN AND COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF FUNK BASS PLAYING
by Dave Overthrow
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Book/CD set. At the heart of great funk bass playing is rhythm, and that is the focus of this book. Includes exercises and examples that will solidify your command of sixteenth notes, syncopation, and other funky rhythmic concepts. Also learn the two essential techniques - fingerstyle, and slap & pop - and others like double thumping and double plucking. Also scales, chords, sample bass lines, more. Note/tab. 127 pp.
20-32659
$19.95
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THEORY FOR THE CONTEMPORARY BASSIST: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MUSIC FOR BLUES, ROCK, AND JAZZ BASSISTS
by Tracy Walton
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This easy-to-use, step-by-step method will prepare you to play bass in any musical style. Beginning with a review of the fretboard and reading standard notation in the bass clef, lessons progress in a logical order through scales, intervals, chords, and progressions including tritone substitutions, secondary chords and modulations. Notation only. 95 pp.
20-33499
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THE BEST OF JACK BRUCE: 13 CLASSICS FROM CREAM AND BEYOND
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"I Feel Free," "Dance The Night Away," "White Room," "Rope Ladder To The Moon," "Sunshine Of Your Love," more. Note/tab. 64 pp.
20-32154
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DAILY GROOVES FOR BASS
taught by Patrick Pfeiffer
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Book/CD set. Jam-packed with a different groove for every day of the year - funky, hip & inspiring. Like bass grooves in actual playing situations, these are limited to one or two measures and then repeat. Note/tab, with TAB files available on the included CD, which also contains all of the grooves in MP3 format. Intermediate/advanced. 68 pp.
12-214
$17.95
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CAMP JAM: ROCK SOLID - BASS WITH CD
by Don Klayman
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Book/CD set. The official books of the popular Camp Jam Summer Rock Camps, this series takes the aspiring rock musician from beginner level to playing in a rock 'n' roll band in no time at all! Developed by some of the greatest in the business, including Peter Stroud, Tim Smith, Jim Peterik, and Liberty DeVitto, they are packed with essential playing techniques that can be learned quickly and easily. Note/tab. MP3 CD. 59 pp.
12-100004
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THE BASSIST'S GUIDE TO CREATIVITY - EXPAND YOUR GROOVE POTENTIAL
by Chris Kringel
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Book/CD pack. Explore the creative process through your bass guitar! You'll learn to cultivate the artist within you by opening your mind, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and examining the many mental and physical aspects of being a bassist. In addition, you'll find plenty of fun and challenging music examples, plus an audio CD with over 80 tracks. For all bass players - electric, acoustic or upright. Note/tab. 70 pp.
49-695921
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THE BASSIST'S GUIDE TO CREATIVITY - EXPAND YOUR GROOVE POTENTIAL
by Chris Kringel
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Book/CD pack. Explore the creative process through your bass guitar! You'll learn to cultivate the artist within you by opening your mind, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and examining the many mental and physical aspects of being a bassist. In addition, you'll find plenty of fun and challenging music examples, plus an audio CD with over 80 tracks. For all bass players - electric, acoustic or upright. Note/tab. 70 pp.
49-695921
$17.99
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: BASS GUITAR, BOOK TWO
by Phil Mulford
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Book/CD pack. With easy-to-read exercises, numerous illustrations and inspiring photos of great bass players, this is the perfect "next step" for bassists who have already mastered the basics. This book covers: scales, arpeggios, slides and slapping, 12 bar blues, straight eight blues, heavy rock/blues, funk grooves and riffs; as well as rock, blues, shuffle and U2-style bass patterns. The 75 track CD contains demos and play-alongs for each lesson. Note/tab. 48 pp.
01-981596
$12.95
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LENNON & MCCARTNEY BASS PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 13
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. Eight songs: "All My Loving," "Back in the U.S.S.R.," "Day Tripper," "Eight Days a Week," "Get Back," "I Saw Her Standing There," "Nowhere Man" and "Paperback Writer." Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-699816
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BEST OF MARCUS MILLER
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23 note-for-note transcriptions from Grammy-winning bassist and session player extraordinaire Marcus Miller, including: "Big Time," "Could It Be You," "Ethiopia," "Forevermore," "Funny," "Maputo," "Nikki's Groove," "Tutu," "What Is Hip," more. Note/tab. 255 pp.
49-690811
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MY FIRST PROGRESSIVE DUETS FOR STRINGS - BASS
by Doris Gazda and Larry Clark
Introduction to the Carl Fischer "Progressive Duets" books for strings, vols. 1 and 2. 32 pp.
12-153
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JAMES BROWN - BASS SIGNATURE LICKS
by Glenn Letsch
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Book/CD pack. Explore the funkiest bass lines of all time as played by James Brown's legendary bassists - Bootsy Collins, Bernard Odum, Charles Sherrell, Tim Drummond and Fred Thomas. Learn licks from: "Cold Sweat, Pt. 1," "Get Up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine," "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose," "I Got You (I Feel Good)," "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," "Soul Power," "Talking Loud and Saying Nothing," "There It Is," more. Note/tab. 31 pp.
49-696022
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THE ART OF SOLO BASS: THE CHORDAL APPROACH
by Michael Dimin
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Book/CD set. Examines the use of chords and chord/melody in performance, arranging, composing and the development and exploration of new techniques. From using chords to enhance and embellish your groovin' bass lines, to developing a comping style to perform with an ensemble and finally to create solo arrangements and compositions for practice and performance. A step-by-step tutorial into the techniques, theory and practical application of solo bass. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 62 pp.
02-20845BCD
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PENTATONIC SCALES FOR ELECTRIC BASS
by Max Palermo
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Pentatonic scales are widely used in all styles of music. This book focuses on the most often used scales, including ethnic and exotic: major, minor, dominant, Chinese, Indian, Scriabin, Greek Arkaik, hibrid, pigmy, kumoi Egyptian, more. For each scale you're given a brief summary of its structure and construction, the main chords over which the scale works well, and a list of scales with the same sound charcteristics. Development over one and two octaves follows, with fingerings and tab for 4- and 5-string basses. Note/tab. 77 pp.
49-101222
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BASS LICKS
by Ed Friedland
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Book/CD pack. This supplement to any bass method will help you learn over 200 great bass licks, lines and grooves in many rhythmic styles. Illustrates how simple melodic patterns can become the springboard for group improvisation or the foundation of a song. Covers: box shapes, major licks, chromatic licks, dominant licks, minor licks, and open licks. Each lick is played on the CD with five rhythmic variations. Note/tab. 48 pp.
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BASS GROOVES - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
Jon Liebman
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Book/CD pack. A comprehensive collection of grooves in a variety of styles including blues, jazz, rock, funk, R&B, reggae, country, Latin and more. These are the styles you'll need to know if you want steady work as a respected bass player. The grooves in this book are intended to capture the essence of each style, giving you a solid grasp of what they sound like and how you should make the music feel when you play. Endorsed by Stuart Hamm, Brian Bromberg, Alexis Sklarevski, Rocco Prestia and others. CD includes all 150 grooves for demo and play-along. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-696028
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UBS BASS COMPLETE
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Book/DVD set. Learn bass basics, blues and rock. Teaches tapping, harmonics, and slap & pop techniques; explore different equipment and sounds; work rhythmically with a drummer; learn to read standard music notation and TAB. 3+ hours of complete DVD instruction. 126 pp.
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20-31439
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BASS BLUEPRINTS - CREATING BASS LINES FROM CHORD SYMBOLS
by Dominik Hauser
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Book/CD pack. Learn how to create interesting lines and grooves using notes that outline the chords in multiple positions on the neck. Uses diagrams and tablature to help you visualize patterns on the fingerboard, rather than having to memorize theory. Each chapter deals with progressively complicated chords so you'll gradually develop more harmonically advanced lines. The CD features 85 demo and play-along tracks. Covers: arpeggios, triads, seventh chords, sixth chords, inversions, slash chords, chromatics, extensions, intervals, more. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-696026
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BASS 101, A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO PLAYING BASS
by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger
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Book/DVD set. This contemporary method starts with the basics and gets you playing right away. Watch, listen, and learn as the DVD instructor explains every lesson and performs each song & exercise. Learn how to read music and play scales, along with the basics of many styles: blues, rock, jazz, country, more. Note/tab, 48 pp.
20-31832
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THE TOTAL BLUES BASSIST
by Matthew Liston
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Book/CD set. Many styles: acoustic blues, electric blues, blues rock, jazz blues, and funky blues. Shows you all the basics you'll need, such as left-and right-hand technique, but also advanced concepts like using silence and dynamics. Learn how to use the blues scale to create licks, riffs, and solos; the 12-bar blues form and its variations; 8- and 16-bar blues forms; dominant 7th chords; major and minor pentatonic scales, and much more! Note/tab. 127 pp.
20-30232
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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BASS ARPEGGIOS
by Massimo Palermo
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Learn bass fingerboard secrets with this quick and useful guide through the fundamental triad and seventh chord arpeggios. Learn to recognize these essential items and easily find them over the whole neck. Each chord begins with a brief introductory chart analyzing the arpeggios rising from chords and relevant inversions. The development in one and two octaves follows, considering the different positions and fingerings starting from the 3rd, the 4th, and the 5th strings. Note/tab. A table summarizes the scales to be used with each type of chord. For 4-string and 5-string bass. Beginning/intermediate. 70 pp.
02-20882
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TODD JOHNSON: ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUE BUILDERS
by Todd Johnson
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Book/DVD set. Logical, organized and concise method that teaches how to control the shape, attack, decay, and articulation of the notes you play. Covers: right- and left-hand ergonomics, right-hand muting, supportive fingering, string skipping, "floating thumb" technique, shifting, hammer-ons & pull-offs, ghost notes, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
20-30016
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TODD JOHNSON: ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUE BUILDERS
by Todd Johnson
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Book/DVD set. Logical, organized and concise method that teaches how to control the shape, attack, decay, and articulation of the notes you play. Covers: right- and left-hand ergonomics, right-hand muting, supportive fingering, string skipping, "floating thumb" technique, shifting, hammer-ons & pull-offs, ghost notes, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
20-30016
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ELECTRIC BASS BASICS
by Martin Englien
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Book/CD set. This bass intro. teaches the fundamentals, as well as rhythm exercises, scales, finger exercises, more. Tab. 64 pp.
02-6768
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TODD JOHNSON: WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM, VOLUME 2: SCALE MODULES
by Todd Johnson
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Book/DVD set. Todd takes learning to play walking bass lines to the next level. Topics include: major and minor ii-V-i progressions, modes, fingering systems, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
20-30025
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TODD JOHNSON: WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM, VOLUME 2: SCALE MODULES
by Todd Johnson
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Book/DVD set. Todd takes learning to play walking bass lines to the next level. Topics include: major and minor ii-V-i progressions, modes, fingering systems, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
20-30025
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TODD JOHNSON: WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM, VOLUME 1: TRIAD MODULES
by Todd Johnson
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Book/DVD set. Todd takes the mystery out of learning to play walking bass lines by breaking it down into small bite-sized chunks: strong beat/weak beat theory, ear training, major and minor triads, chromatic approaches, more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
20-30019
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TODD JOHNSON: WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM, VOLUME 1: TRIAD MODULES
by Todd Johnson
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Book/DVD set. Todd takes the mystery out of learning to play walking bass lines by breaking it down into small bite-sized chunks: strong beat/weak beat theory, ear training, major and minor triads, chromatic approaches, more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
20-30019
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STEVE BAILEY'S FRETLESS BASS
taught by Steve Bailey
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Book/DVD set. These exercises have both studio and live-playing applications and cover topics like intonation, sliding, string blending, and fretless effects. Develop your ear and left-hand technique using the methodically written examples, which cover intervals as well as triads, then put it all to use in the songs and etudes provided. 39 pp.
20-25572
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STEVE BAILEY'S FRETLESS BASS
taught by Steve Bailey
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Book/DVD set. These exercises have both studio and live-playing applications and cover topics like intonation, sliding, string blending, and fretless effects. Develop your ear and left-hand technique using the methodically written examples, which cover intervals as well as triads, then put it all to use in the songs and etudes provided. 39 pp.
20-25572
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BEST OF TOWER OF POWER FOR BASS
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ON SALE!! SAVE $8.95!! 15 funky favorites for bassists from the horn-heavy Oakland soulsters: "Can't You See (You're Doing Me Wrong)," "Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of the Stream)," "Down to the Nightclub," "So Very Hard to Go," "Soul Vaccination," "This Time It's Real," "What Is Hip," "You Ought to Be Havin' Fun," more. Note/tab. 128 pp.
49-501120
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BASS VIRTUOSOS
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Note-for-note bass transcriptions of 24 tunes by low-end masters such as Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, James Jamerson, Larry Graham and others. Includes: "Amazing Grace," "Bernadette," "Donna Lee," "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver," "Roundabout," "Shy Boy," "What Is Hip," "You Can Call Me Al," and more, plus a rare interview with Jaco! Note/tab. 199 pp.
49-501108
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COUNTRY BASS PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 11
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. Eight songs: "Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart)," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Chattahoochee," "Guitars, Cadillacs," "I like It, I Love It," "Should've Been a Cowboy" and "T-R-O-U-B-L-E." Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-699818
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ALFRED'S BASIC BASS METHOD COMPLETE
by Ron Manus, L.C. Harnsberger, Steve Hall
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Book/2-CD set. Volumes 1 & 2 in one volume! Clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Lots of photos & diagrams. i-Pod-compatible video. Note/tab. 136 pp.
20-31395
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ALFRED'S BASIC BASS METHOD - SCALES & MODES
by Ron Manus & Steve Hall
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Part of the Alfred Bass Method series. The best chords to use with each scale & mode, interval patterns, standard notation, neck position diagrams, tablature, most scales & modes shown in five neck positions, more. Note/tab. 32 pp.
20-31397
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ALFRED'S BASIC BASS METHOD COMPLETE
by Ron Manus, L.C. Harnsberger, Steve Hall
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Volumes 1 & 2 in one volume. Clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams. Note/tab. 136 pp.
20-31394
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5-STRING BASS - TAKE YOUR PLAYING TO NEW LOWS
by Sharon Ray
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Book/CD set. The 5-string bass stretches the limits to give you notes needed for many styles of contemporary music, including gospel, Latin, funk, metal, and pop. Learn how the 5th string can open up new fingering possibilities and let you play a wider range of pitches. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-30269
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MAKE IT FUNKY - BASS EDITION
by Rod Goelz
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Book/CD set. Explorations in the classic funk bass styles of the 60's & 70's. Classic lines, chording, basic patterns, funk improvisational tools, chord-to-chord concepts, funk articulation, muted notes, dead notes, funk "ghosting" approaches, finger-style, pick-style, slap-style, straight and "swunk" rhythm styles, more. Note/tab. 78 pp.
444-378
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ROCK BAND BASS PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 21
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.45!! Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. Eight songs: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," "Black Hole Sun," "Creep," "Dani California," "In Bloom," "Learn to Fly," "Say It Ain't So," and "When You Were Young." Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-700705
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101 ESSENTIAL LATIN BASS PATTERNS
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD pack. The ability to "play Latin" is mandatory for any serious bassist, but there are scores of regional Latin styles, dances, and song forms. This book attempts to impart the skill of hearing, feeling, and playing Latin bass lines and rhythms. Most of the patterns use only the fundamental notes (1 and 5, or 1, 3, 5) of the chord. Includes patterns in 4/4, cut time, 3/4 & 6/8 time. Precise timing, and taste in application, are the keys to performing Latin rhythms. For acoustic or electric bass. The split channel CD includes all 101 patterns. Text in English and Spanish. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 33 pp.
709-4
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101 ESSENTIAL LATIN BASS PATTERNS
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD pack. The ability to "play Latin" is mandatory for any serious bassist, but there are scores of regional Latin styles, dances, and song forms. This book attempts to impart the skill of hearing, feeling, and playing Latin bass lines and rhythms. Most of the patterns use only the fundamental notes (1 and 5, or 1, 3, 5) of the chord. Includes patterns in 4/4, cut time, 3/4 & 6/8 time. Precise timing, and taste in application, are the keys to performing Latin rhythms. For acoustic or electric bass. The split channel CD includes all 101 patterns. Text in English and Spanish. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 33 pp.
709-4
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ALFRED'S BASIC BASS METHOD 2
by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger
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Book/CD set. In the past 50 years Alfred has introduced over 3 million beginners to guitar playing. Clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Lots of photos & diagrams. Note/tab. 48 pp.
20-30549
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BOSTON BASS COLLECTION
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ON SALE!! SAVE $8.95!! Ten top hits from these arena rock legends! Includes bass transcriptions for: "Amanda," "Don't Look Back," "Feelin' Satisfied," "Foreplay/Long Time," "Hitch a Ride," "Let Me Take You Home Tonight," "More Than a Feeling," "Peace of Mind," "Smokin'" and "Something About You." Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-690935
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ODD METER BASS
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Book/CD set. Uses proven methods for comprehending and performing complex rhythms, to make understanding, performing, and composing in odd meters easy and natural. Also covers: rhythm pyramid for all meters, "magic dotted rhythms" to make odd meters feel even, compound meters, combinations of even and odd meters, applying odd meters to common song forms, more.
20-25578
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THE REAL BOOK VOLUME II - SECOND EDITION FOR BASS CLEF INSTRUMENTS
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The first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. The covers look the same, the engravings look the same, the songlist is nearly identical, and the price remains fair! 400 songs, including: "Air Mail Special," "Birdland," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Caravan," "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)," "Georgia On My Mind," "Just the Way You Are," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," "The Nearness of You," "Now's the Time," "Old Devil Moon," "Phase Dance," "Stardust," "Tangerine," "Tenor Madness," "Whisper Not," "Yardbird Suite," more. For all bass clef instruments. Melody and chords. Comb-bound. 438 pp.
49-240229
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THE REAL BOOK VOLUME II - SECOND EDITION FOR BASS CLEF INSTRUMENTS
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The first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. The covers look the same, the engravings look the same, the songlist is nearly identical, and the price remains fair! 400 songs, including: "Air Mail Special," "Birdland," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Caravan," "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)," "Georgia On My Mind," "Just the Way You Are," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," "The Nearness of You," "Now's the Time," "Old Devil Moon," "Phase Dance," "Stardust," "Tangerine," "Tenor Madness," "Whisper Not," "Yardbird Suite," more. For all bass clef instruments. Melody and chords. Comb-bound. 438 pp.
49-240229
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THE REAL BOOK VOLUME 1 - BASS CLEF EDITION
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The first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced! You won't even notice the difference, the covers and typeface look the same and the song list is nearly identical. Includes 400 songs: "All Blues," "Autumn Leaves," "Black Orpheus," "Bluesette," "Body and Soul," "Bright Size Life," "Epistrophy," "Four on Six," "Giant Steps," "How High the Moon," "I'll Remember April," "Lullaby of Birdland," "Misty," "My Funny Valentine," "Take Five," "There Is No Greater Love," hundreds more! Melody and chords. Comb-bound. 462 pp.
49-240226
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THE REAL BOOK VOLUME 1 - BASS CLEF EDITION
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The first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced! You won't even notice the difference, the covers and typeface look the same and the song list is nearly identical. Includes 400 songs: "All Blues," "Autumn Leaves," "Black Orpheus," "Bluesette," "Body and Soul," "Bright Size Life," "Epistrophy," "Four on Six," "Giant Steps," "How High the Moon," "I'll Remember April," "Lullaby of Birdland," "Misty," "My Funny Valentine," "Take Five," "There Is No Greater Love," hundreds more! Melody and chords. Comb-bound. 462 pp.
49-240226
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ROCK BASS TECHNIQUE
by Mike Hiland
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Filled with musical examples in note/tab, aimed at teaching slap/pop and right-hand hammering techniques. Multiple levels. Reissue. 128 pp.
02-94332
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ROCK BAND
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Note-for-note bass transcriptions for 25 songs from the hot video game: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," "Black Hole Sun," "Dani California," "Detroit Rock City," "Don't Fear the Reaper," "Mississippi Queen," "Paranoid," "Should I Stay or Should I Go," "Suffragette City," "Wanted Dead or Alive," "Welcome Home," "Won't Get Fooled Again," more. Note/tab. 184 pp.
49-690946
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FINGERSTYLE FUNK BASS LINES
by Joe Santerre
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Book/CD pack. Nine lessons that will help you learn the art of creating a solid fingerstyle funk bass groove. Starts with a review of the basics, muting and theory, then teaches 69 solid funk riffs, developing your own funk lines and identifying the notes, scales, and chords used in funk bass lines. Each lesson contains several practice exercises, a funk song using the lines, and a section for you to write out your own grooves. The 77-track CD contains each example and song in both demo and play-along tracks. Intermediate. Note/tab. 46 pp.
49-449542
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THE TOTAL ROCK BASSIST
by Dan Bennett
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Book/CD set. Exciting lessons progressing from beginning level to advanced. Covers: an overview of rock styles and bassists; sample bass lines and licks; practical, easy-to-understand lessons on music theory; more. Note/tab. 127 pp.
20-30238
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STUFF! GOOD BASS PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW - AN A-Z GUIDE TO GETTING BETTER
by Glenn Letsch
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Book/CD pack. Literally organized in an A-Z format, this books offers information and advice on diverse topics such as: amplifiers, blues scales, chromatic intervals, chucking, diatonic modes, ear training, fretless bass, ghost notes, isometrics, keyboard cues, quiet practice, quintuple time, raking, thumb and palm muting, Zydeco bass, vibrato, more. Rock, jazz, blues, R&B, and funk styles are represented through demonstrations of authentic grooves. The 56-track CD includes many of the examples in the book performed both solo and with a full band. Note/tab. 125 pp.
49-696014
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MB MODERN ELECTRIC BASS METHOD, GRADE 1
by John Reid
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Book/CD set. 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. Beginners, 64 pp.
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JIMI HENDRIX SMASH HITS BASS PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 10
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. 12 songs: "All Along the Watchtower," "Can You See Me?" "Crosstown Traffic," "Fire," "Foxey Lady," "Hey Joe," "Manic Depression," "Purple Haze," "Red House," more. Note/tab. 95 pp.
49-699815
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STICKOLOGY: A GUIDE TO PLAYING THE CHAPMAN STICK
by Steve Adelson
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Book/DVD set. A comprehensive exploration of the revolutionary Chapman Stick and its tap techniques. A primer on theory will enable you to fully grasp the concepts. Chapmans unique approach to his 12 string invention will be explained in respect to chords, melody, improvisations, rhythmic capabilities, counterpoint and bass lines. Novel and standard techniques enabling the player maximum creativity will be outlined in detail with many examples. Helpful for beginner, intermediate as well as advanced players. Beginners. 72 pp.
02-21382DP
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COUNTRY BASS - A GUIDE TO ESSENTIAL STYLES AND TECHNIQUES
by Glenn Letsch
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Book/CD pack. Your complete guide to learning the styles and techniques of country bass. Uses actual (and accurate) songs from classic to modern country to teach you how to groove like the great Nashville session bassists. You'll learn: scales and modes, fingerstyle, country rhythms, the shuffle, song form, more. CD includes 41 full-band tracks for demonstration and play-along. 20 songs: "Act Naturally," "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Honky Tonk Man," "Ring of Fire," "Streets of Bakersfield," "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" more. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695928
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HIP-HOP GROOVES FOR BASS
by Max Palermo
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Book/CD pack. From the irresistible party jams of South Bronx to the urban sounds of today, hip-hop has maintained close links with its roots with many of its sounds and beats coming from funk, soul, and R&B. This book contains 90 authentic bass licks that will lead you to the vibrant world of hip-hop. Jamming with these patterns will help you improve your technique and learn to lay down the right groove. All bass lines are demonstrated on the CD using full-performance tracks. Note/tab. 30 pp.
49-101174
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UPRIGHT BASS PRIMER
by Andy Hohwald
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Book/CD pack. Created for beginners this book teaches fundamental techniques to get you started properly. Guides you through: parts of the bass, playing position, tuning, right and left hand technique, marking the positions, playing notes, and how to play with other instruments. Focuses on playing in a folk or bluegrass style and teaches several bluegrass standards. Using a template (a free PDF download) you can locate the positions on the fingerboard which correspond to the tablature. Also features CD & DVD counters to help you find each lesson on the companion CD and available DVD. Note/tab. 57 pp.
56-38
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ALFRED'S BASIC BASS METHOD 1
by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger
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Book/DVD set. This addition to Alfred's basic methods features clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams. Holding the bass, tuning, right & left-hand techniques, basics of reading music, notes on all 4 strings, scales, licks, songs, reading tablature, more. iPod-compatible video. Note/tab, 64 pp.
20-28370
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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS FOR BASS
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20 holiday melodies arranged for four-string electric bass: "Blue Christmas," "Frosty the Snow Man," "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "A Marshmallow World," "My Favorite Things," "Silver Bells," "Suzy Snowflake," more. Note/tab. 56 pp.
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CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR BASS
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24 holiday melodies arranged for four-string electric bass: "Carol of the Bells," "Deck the Hall," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Jingle Bells," "Joy to the World," "O Christmas Tree," "O Holy Night," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," more. Note/tab. 44 pp.
49-700182
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ALL STAR BLUEGRASS JAM ALONG - BASS
featuring Todd Phillips
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Book/CD pack. This series is designed to teach aspiring pickers the intros, endings, back-ups and lead parts for 21 essential bluegrass tunes. Each book features a different instrument--guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or bass--so that every member of your band can learn their part. On the CD, the band (featuring a virtual "dream team" of professional pickers) plays backup and lead to each tune at a slow-to-moderate tempo. After the first solo the bass drops out so you can play along and provide the bottom end yourself. There are even spaces where the lead instruments drop out so you can try your own solos. The book includes notation for the bass part as well as the basic melody so you can play along with the intros, endings and solos. Notation only. 34 pp.
300-592
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THE TOTAL JAZZ BASSIST
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Book/CD set. From bebop to Latin styles to funk and fusion, this will provide you with lots of inspiring examples and lessons to help you become a well-rounded and masterful bassist. Covers theory, technique, tunes, solos, and jazz styles. 127 pp.
20-26063
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THE TOTAL JAZZ BASSIST
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Book/CD set. From bebop to Latin styles to funk and fusion, this will provide you with lots of inspiring examples and lessons to help you become a well-rounded and masterful bassist. Covers theory, technique, tunes, solos, and jazz styles. 127 pp.
20-26063
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BIG BAND PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 1: SWING FAVORITES - BASS
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.45!! Book/CD pack. 10 big band charts that let you play along with your favorite swing tunes! Includes: "April In Paris," "In The Mood," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Stompin' At the Savoy," "Tangerine," five more. For bass: notated bass lines with chord symbols in a nice jazz font. CD features a professionally recorded band with piano, bass, drums, guitar, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax and trombone. Each book in this series includes the same tunes in the same keys. Intermediate. Notation only. 23 pp.
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COUNTRY BASS GUITAR MADE EASY
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD set. Teaches the basics of country bass playing in a fun, "quick access." format. In a minimum amount of time, you'll learn the bass part to 22 popular traditional songs including train songs ("New River Train"), gospel standards ("Amazing Grace"), Waltzes ("Knoxville Girl"), bluegrass songs ("Don't Let Your Deal Go Down"), country blues ("Corrine, Corrina") and more. Bass parts are written in note/tab exactly as played on the CD. The CD lets you sit in with a country band that includes a singer, rhythm guitar and bass. Each of the 22 songs is performed at two tempos: moderate and "slowpoke." The stereo format allows you to hear the bass guitar clearly isolated on the right speaker. Extra lyrics are provided for singers. Beginners. Note/tab. 60 pp.
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COUNTRY BASS GUITAR MADE EASY
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD set. Teaches the basics of country bass playing in a fun, "quick access." format. In a minimum amount of time, you'll learn the bass part to 22 popular traditional songs including train songs ("New River Train"), gospel standards ("Amazing Grace"), Waltzes ("Knoxville Girl"), bluegrass songs ("Don't Let Your Deal Go Down"), country blues ("Corrine, Corrina") and more. Bass parts are written in note/tab exactly as played on the CD. The CD lets you sit in with a country band that includes a singer, rhythm guitar and bass. Each of the 22 songs is performed at two tempos: moderate and "slowpoke." The stereo format allows you to hear the bass guitar clearly isolated on the right speaker. Extra lyrics are provided for singers. Beginners. Note/tab. 60 pp.
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ALL ABOUT BASS - A FUN AND SIMPLE GUIDE TO PLAYING BASS
by Chad Johnson
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Book/CD pack. This incredibly in-depth book takes you from the very beginning to playing gigs. With a wry sense of humor the author covers everything you need to know: tuning, stretching, music notation, rhythm notation, scales, chords, arpeggios, getting a feel for the groove, modes, fills and solos, gear, rock, blues, country and jazz styles, care and maintenance, and much more. Uses examples from over 40 popular songs, with five full-transcriptions of "Sweet Emotion," "All I Wanna Do," "Message in a Bottle," "I Want You Back" and "Cissy Strut." CD includes over 90 tracks of demos and play-alongs. Note/tab. 195 pp.
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GETTING INTO SLAP BASS
by Chris Matheos
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Book/CD set. Everything is covered here, starting with all the basics like octaves, hammer-ons and pull-offs. It then builds into advanced slap techniques, including double and triple pops, flamenco thumb technique, and plucks. Lessons in upright bass slap, as well as modal harmony studies. The grooves cover a wide range of styles, including jazz fusion, walking lines, fingerstyle conversion, pop/dance, funk/soul, bluegrass, Dixieland, etc. Something for almost any student; written in bass clef and tablature. Beginners. 96 pp.
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GETTING INTO SLAP BASS
by Chris Matheos
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Book/CD set. Everything is covered here, starting with all the basics like octaves, hammer-ons and pull-offs. It then builds into advanced slap techniques, including double and triple pops, flamenco thumb technique, and plucks. Lessons in upright bass slap, as well as modal harmony studies. The grooves cover a wide range of styles, including jazz fusion, walking lines, fingerstyle conversion, pop/dance, funk/soul, bluegrass, Dixieland, etc. Something for almost any student; written in bass clef and tablature. Beginners. 96 pp.
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BLUES BASS METHOD
by David Barrett & Frank De Rose
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Book/CD set. A method that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today. Covers: tuning, achieving good tone, major & minor scales & movable scale forms, 12 bar blues progression, major blues bass lines, jump blues, swing blues, box patterns, slow blues, Chicago shuffle, two beat, rumba beat, tramp beat, minor blues, introductions, turnarounds & endings. Blues bass instruction for beginning/intermediate players. 38 pp.
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BASS CHORD ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Tracy Walton
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Book/CD set. Over 30 chords in every key. Chords can be used for jazz chord solos, heavy-funk power riffs, more. Applications are explored and the play-along tracks give you a chance to practice. Tracks cover jazz, funk, blues and rock. For four- and five-string bass guitar. 95 pp.
20-24409
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BASS PLAYER'S GUIDE TO JAMMING
by Carl Yaffey
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Book/CD set. Joining a jam session can be intimidating. Presents everything an upright or electric bass player needs to know to participate. Describes how jam sessions work, jam session etiquette, the typical chords and keys for jamming and typical bluegrass rhythm. A section is included on the role each instrument plays in bluegrass rhythm. The play-along CD includes 9 typical bluegrass jam tunes. The tunes are played twice: once with the tune played on the left channel and a verbal description on the right channel and once in stereo. Beginning/intermediate. 27 pp.
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BASS PLAYER'S GUIDE TO JAMMING
by Carl Yaffey
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Book/CD set. Joining a jam session can be intimidating. Presents everything an upright or electric bass player needs to know to participate. Describes how jam sessions work, jam session etiquette, the typical chords and keys for jamming and typical bluegrass rhythm. A section is included on the role each instrument plays in bluegrass rhythm. The play-along CD includes 9 typical bluegrass jam tunes. The tunes are played twice: once with the tune played on the left channel and a verbal description on the right channel and once in stereo. Beginning/intermediate. 27 pp.
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FUNK BASS BIBLE
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32 funk classics transcribed note-for-note for bass, including: "Brick House," "Car Wash," "Fire," "Higher Ground," "Le Freak," "Love Rollercoaster," "Pick up the Pieces," "Super Freak," more. Note/tab. 262 pp.
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SLAP BASS MADE EASY
by Chris Matheos
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Book/CD set. Covers many slap bass techniques, including: octaves, hammer-ons, pull-offs, flamenco thumb technique, double hammer-ons, tenths, etc. while also applying these to many grooves; 78 examples written in bass clef and tablature. Basic/intermediate. 30 pp.
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SLAP BASS MADE EASY
by Chris Matheos
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Book/CD set. Covers many slap bass techniques, including: octaves, hammer-ons, pull-offs, flamenco thumb technique, double hammer-ons, tenths, etc. while also applying these to many grooves; 78 examples written in bass clef and tablature. Basic/intermediate. 30 pp.
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CD - LET'S JAM! CD FOR BASS
by Peter Vogl
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Now bass players can practice with a full band without all of the pressure and effort of a rehearsal. This CD covers a wide variety of music including rock, blues, reggae, pop, and funk. Includes two versions of each song: a short track with bass to show what can be played, and a 3 to 4 minute version without bass you can jam with. Booklet includes chord charts.
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BASS STYLES MADE EASY
by Chris Matheos
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Book/CD set. Something for everyone, introducing many different styles of bass playing: rock 'n roll, blues, swing, funk, reggae, classical, alternative, country, be-bop, ska, bossa nova, heavy metal, gospel, two-hand tapping, etc. Examples focus on basic patterns, chord progressions, and playing with a band. CD includes band examples with and without bass. Note/tab. Beginners. 29 pp.
02-21191BCD
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R&B BASS
by Glenn Letsch
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Book/CD pack. Your complete guide to learning the styles and techniques of rhythm and blues bass. Uses actual R&B, Motown, soul, and funk songs to teach you how to groove in the styles of James Jamerson, Bootsy Collins, George Porter, Jr., Donald "Duck" Dunn, and others. Covers: thumb and palm muting, articulation, straight feel - swing feel, playing in the pocket, rhythm intervals, more. 19 songs: "Cool Jerk," "For Once in My Life," "Good Times," "I'll Take You There," "Knock on Wood," "Mustang Sally," "Respect," "Signed, Sealed Delivered I'm Yours," "Soul Man," "Stand by Me," "What's Going On," more. CD features 40 full band tracks for demo and play-along. Note/tab. 62 pp.
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ACOUSTIC BASS
taught by Rob Wasserman
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Book/6 CD pack. This complete course will give you the tools for playing upright bass on everything from bluegrass to jazz. Rob starts at the beginning, teaching the basics of holding the bass, hand positions, picking technique, tuning, finding the notes on the fingerboard, and scale exercises. He quickly moves into improvisation, back-up patterns, walking bass lines, runs, chords, a variety of rhythm feels, tips on practicing, more. Plus, with the help of David Grisman and Mike Marshall, you'll learn the bass parts to "16/16," "Dawgma," "E.M.D.," "Dawgmatism," more. Notation only. Comb-bound. 33 pp.
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FRETBOARD ROADMAPS - BASS GUITAR
by Fred Sokolow & Tim Emmons
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Book/CD pack. Learn the moveable patterns that make it easy to play bass lines anywhere on the fretboard, in any key! You need this book if: your starting out and you actually want to know what your doing, your playing sounds the same, or your fretboard beyond the 5th fret is uncharted territory. You'll learn to build bass lines under chord progressions; major, minor, and pentatonic scale patterns; moveable chord shapes, and more. Works for 4, 5 and 6 string basses. The 64 track CD includes all examples plus 5 split-channel play-along tracks. Note/tab. 71 pp.
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BLUES BASS - A GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL STYLES AND TECHNIQUES
by Ed Friedland
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Book/CD pack. Uses classic blues songs to teach you how to lay down your own solid blues bass lines. Learn to play by studying the songs of B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Albert King, and others. Covers: 12 bar blues, the shuffle, boogie bass lines, rhumba blues, stops, hits, kicks, more. Learn actual riffs from: "Big Boss Man," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Hideaway," "Hoochie Coochie Man," "I'm Tore Down," "Killing Floor," "Messin' With the Kid," "Pride and Joy," "Sweet Home Chicago," "The Thrill Is Gone," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
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BASS CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE
by William Bay
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A comprehensive pocket/case sized collection of hundreds of chord forms ranging from basic major, minor and dominant forms, and venturing into extensions such as minor 7b5, 7b9, major 9th, minor 9th, etc. Beginners, 96 pp.
02-21216
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BASS CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE
by William Bay
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A comprehensive pocket/case sized collection of hundreds of chord forms ranging from basic major, minor and dominant forms, and venturing into extensions such as minor 7b5, 7b9, major 9th, minor 9th, etc. Beginners, 96 pp.
02-21216
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R&B BASS MASTERS - THE WAY THEY PLAY
by Ed Friedland
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Book/CD pack. A close examination of the legendary R&B bassists that shaped modern music. Explore the styles of Duck Dunn, Chuck Rainey, George Porter, James Jamerson, Jerry Jemmot, David Hood and many others through written examples and play-along tracks. Learn their stories, their working setup, and their unique approaches to the groove. CD features examples from all of the book's lessons. 80 pp.
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BASS FOR GUITARISTS
by David Bradley
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A concise guide for guitarists interested in making the switch to bass. Explains the differences of guitar vs. bass and the role of the bass player in the band (keeping time, providing the harmonic root). Covers right-hand technique, slapping, popping, walking bass lines, scales and fingerings. An appendix covers the modes of the major scale. Case-sized, 4 1/2" x 12". Note/tab. 39 pp
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120 2-BAR ii-V RIFFS FOR BASS
by Frank Vignola
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120 cool, useful 2-bar ii-V riffs that can give you some new harmonic outlooks on this commonly used progression. Turn these riffs into bass lines or grooves. Learn them in as many different positions as possible by using each of your four fingers as starting points on the beginning note of each phrase. A year worth of enjoyment and study. Beginning/intermediate. 15 pp.
02-99773
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120 2-BAR ii-V RIFFS FOR BASS
by Frank Vignola
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120 cool, useful 2-bar ii-V riffs that can give you some new harmonic outlooks on this commonly used progression. Turn these riffs into bass lines or grooves. Learn them in as many different positions as possible by using each of your four fingers as starting points on the beginning note of each phrase. A year worth of enjoyment and study. Beginning/intermediate. 15 pp.
02-99773
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60 MELODIC ETUDES FOR ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC BASS
by John Patitucci
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Great tools to improve your skills! The modes and scales presented here will advance your knowledge of the fingerboard, improve intonation and time, develop flexibility, more. 128 pp.
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60 MELODIC ETUDES FOR ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC BASS
by John Patitucci
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Great tools to improve your skills! The modes and scales presented here will advance your knowledge of the fingerboard, improve intonation and time, develop flexibility, more. 128 pp.
12-122
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FUNK BASS PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 5
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics are included in case you want to sing along. Eight songs: "Brick House," "Cissy Strut," "Get Off," "Get Up (I Feel Like Being) a Sex Machine," "Higher Ground," "Le Freak," "Pick up the Pieces" and "Super Freak." Note/tab. 63 pp.
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FUN WITH THE STRING BASS
by William Bay
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47 easy-to-play, big-note, level-one solos on folk favorites for young students of the upright bass. Designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining interest. An ideal supplement to any method. All of the solos may be played together in ensemble with the "Fun With Violin," "Fun With Cell," and "Fun With Bass" books. Includes many traditional, favorite tunes: "Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here," "I've Been Workin' On The Railroad" many more. Beginners, 32 pp.
02-93483
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50 TUNES FOR BASS, VOL. 1: TRADITIONAL, OLD TIME, BLUEGRASS & CELTIC SOLOS
by Mark Geslison
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Book/3-CD set. Parts range from beginner to advanced - arranged in "basic," "active" and "solo" levels. Basic, a standard accompaniment mode, is the simplest level of bass playing. Active bass is a mixture of basic accompaniment and "walking" which is common in jazz music. Solo bass--which involves fast, syncopated melodic phrases--is the most complex. Standard bass clef notation and 4-line bass tab. One book in a 5-book series that contain the same 50 tunes for ensembles & individuals, arranged for different instruments. Beginning/intermediate. 173 pp.
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50 TUNES FOR BASS, VOL. 1: TRADITIONAL, OLD TIME, BLUEGRASS & CELTIC SOLOS
by Mark Geslison
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Book/3-CD set. Parts range from beginner to advanced - arranged in "basic," "active" and "solo" levels. Basic, a standard accompaniment mode, is the simplest level of bass playing. Active bass is a mixture of basic accompaniment and "walking" which is common in jazz music. Solo bass--which involves fast, syncopated melodic phrases--is the most complex. Standard bass clef notation and 4-line bass tab. One book in a 5-book series that contain the same 50 tunes for ensembles & individuals, arranged for different instruments. Beginning/intermediate. 173 pp.
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BLUEGRASS BASS FAVORITES
by Fred Neumann
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This timeless book presents suggested bass lines for dozens of bluegrass favorites, offering the root and the fifth for each chord in the progression in guitar-friendly keys. No music, tab, or lyrics are included, just song titles and the author's suggestion of a fundamental bass line in his own brand of shorthand. Perfect for the doghouse bassist wannabe! Beginners. 40 pp.
02-20314
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF ELECTRIC BASS
by Mike Hiland
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Book/CD/DVD set. Simple beginning book. Covers: the parts of the bass, basics of reading music, scales, popular bass lines and fills, slap-and-pop, and right-hand hammering. Note/tab. 120 pp. DVD is 58 min.
02-94358SET
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100 FRETLESS BASS WORKOUTS
by Chris Matheos
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Book/CD set. Fretless bass is a unique instrument. The approach to playing fretless bass is much more like playing upright bass than fretted bass. Covers basics like slides, intonation development, and sustain. The 100 examples are written in bass clef and TAB (to suggest positions). All examples on CD. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. Half-size book. 62 pp.
02-20702BCD
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: BASS GUITAR
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Book/CD/DVD pack. Step-by-step photos and DVD video take you from the first day to playing along with a backup track. Covers: parts of the bass, tuning, position and posture, plucking and picking, left hand position, first notes, first grooves, 12-bar blues, C major scale, arpeggios, more. Includes pull-out chart; DVD & CD feature full-length accompaniment tracks you can play along with. Note/tab. 39 pp.
01-980958
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BASS GROOVES - DEVELOP YOUR GROOVE & PLAY LIKE THE PROS IN ANY STYLE
by Ed Friedland
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Book/CD pack. Deepen your understanding and maximize your groove potential. Increase your ability to internalize rhythm with metronome guided lessons, groove concept and development exercises, and stylistic grooves from rock, blues, R&B, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and other traditions. Includes essential info on drum machine programming and drum parts for each example. Note/tab. 111 pp.
49-331257
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EASY POP BASS LINES
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Book/CD pack. Play hits from The Beatles, Nirvana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Garth Brooks, Eric Clapton and more with this supplement to Book 1 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method! Songs are presented in order of difficulty, beginning with simple one and two string bass lines and ending with songs that cover all four strings. 20 favorites: "All the Small Things," "Come as You Are," "Crossfire," "Friends in Low Places," "Lady Madonna," "My Girl," "Smoke on the Water," "Surfin' U.S.A." "Takin' Care of Business," "Walk of Life," "Wild Thing," more. Notation only. 59 pp.
49-695809
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THE BEST OF VICTOR WOOTEN
transcribed by Victor Wooten
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ON SALE!! SAVE $10.45!! This deluxe songbook includes note-for-note transcriptions of 14 tunes which Wooten transcribed himself: "Amazing Grace," "Blu-Bop," "Cherokee (Indian Love Song)," "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," "Sex in a Pan," "A Show of Hands," "Sinister Minister," "You Can't Hold No Groove," and 6 more, as well as Wooten's performance notes for each song, a biography, and an article on his gear. Note/tab. 120 pp.
49-500317
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5-STRING BASS CHORD CHART
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Created for the 5-string bass, this chart shows major, minor, 7th, 6th, augmented, diminished, and many other chords. A fretboard chart showing the notes on each string is also included. 4 pp.
02-99578
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5-STRING BASS CHORD CHART
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Created for the 5-string bass, this chart shows major, minor, 7th, 6th, augmented, diminished, and many other chords. A fretboard chart showing the notes on each string is also included. 4 pp.
02-99578
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FRETLESS BASS - A HANDS-ON GUIDE INCLUDING FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUES, GROOVES AND SOLOS
by Bunny Brunel & Josquin des Pres
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Book/CD pack. The first tutorial dedicated solely to the development of skills on the fretless bass. Covers: fingering and intonation exercises; vibrato, slides, double stops, sliding harmonics and other techniques; pop, funk, Latin and fusion styles; and more, including two complete solos. CD includes 71 demonstration tracks. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695696
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J.S. BACH FOR ELECTRIC BASS - THREE DUETS AND FIVE SOLO PIECES ARRANGED FOR BASS GUITAR
by Bob Gallway
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An innovative collection of J.S. Bach pieces arranged for electric bass, complete with historical analysis, instruction and playing suggestions. "Two-Part Invention #4 in D Minor," "Two-Part Invention #1 in C Major," "Sinfonia from Partita 2 in C Major for Solo Harpsichord," and five more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695643
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BEGINNING ELECTRIC BASS
by David Overthrow
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Book/CD set. For those who have gotten started and are ready for contemporary styles. Starts with a review of reading music and then moves on to theory. Soon you'll be using major scales, triads, and 7th chords to create cool bass lines for the essential chord progressions all bassists need to know. Learn the basics of blues, rock, jazz and funk styles to lock in with the drummer. Techniques such as slap & pop, hammer-ons, pull-offs and muting taught. Tons of grooves and bass lines to practice. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-19362
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THE ULTIMATE BASS SCALE CHART
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Created to assist bassists in learning to play the most commonly used scales. Gain instant access to 120 scale patterns through easy-reference fretboard diagrams. Also features a useful section on scale theory. 8 pp.
49-695695
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: BASS
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Book/DVD pack. Step-by-step photos and DVD video take you from the first day to playing along with a backup track. Covers: parts of the bass, tuning, position and posture, plucking and picking, left hand position, first notes, first grooves, 12-bar blues, C major scale, arpeggios, more. Includes pull-out chart; DVD features full-length accompaniment tracks you can play along with. Note/tab. 39 pp.
01-973731
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ESSENTIAL BASS TECHNIQUE, 2ND EDITION - THE DEFINITIVE TECHNIQUE MANUAL FOR BASS GUITAR
by Peter Murray
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An excellent book that supplies the "whys" and "hows" of developing logical, efficient technique. Bass players at any level will benefit from this book; beginners can learn the correct way to use your hands right from the start, advanced players can use it to refine their technique and overcome barriers. Scored an "A+" rating from Bass Player magazine! Recommended. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695652
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RAY BROWN'S BASS METHOD - ESSENTIAL SCALES, PATTERNS, AND EXERCISES
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The legendary jazz bassist reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy. Covers: solo exercises and arpeggios, music fundamentals, right- and left-hand positions, scales, chords, exercises in tenths, rhythm patterns with "drops," diminished chords, runs and variations, blues patterns, extension scales, more. Notation only. 135 pp.
49-695308
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SIGHT READING FOR THE BASS
by Ron Velosky
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For both electric and acoustic bass. Starts at the beginner level and moves progressively through to advanced sight reading. Covers basic music theory, triplets, simple and compound meters, more. With lots of slow grooves, funk, and blues exercises to practice on. Notation only. 95 pp.
512-16
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SIGHT READING FOR THE BASS
by Ron Velosky
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For both electric and acoustic bass. Starts at the beginner level and moves progressively through to advanced sight reading. Covers basic music theory, triplets, simple and compound meters, more. With lots of slow grooves, funk, and blues exercises to practice on. Notation only. 95 pp.
512-16
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THE ART OF WALKING BASS - A METHOD FOR ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC BASS
by Bob Magnusson
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This comprehensive source for learning to build melodic walking bass lines in all styles pulls together lessons from Musicians Institute elective courses. The CD includes 31 full-band tracks and demonstrates the excercises in the book. Topics covered include: intervals, chord symbols, and key centers; passing tones, chromatic tones, surround tones, sequences, and bypassing changes; blues, rhythm changes, II-V-I progressions, and other common progressions. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695168
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THE ART OF WALKING BASS - A METHOD FOR ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC BASS
by Bob Magnusson
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This comprehensive source for learning to build melodic walking bass lines in all styles pulls together lessons from Musicians Institute elective courses. The CD includes 31 full-band tracks and demonstrates the excercises in the book. Topics covered include: intervals, chord symbols, and key centers; passing tones, chromatic tones, surround tones, sequences, and bypassing changes; blues, rhythm changes, II-V-I progressions, and other common progressions. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695168
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BASS BIBLE
by Paul Westwood
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This is the ultimate literature for every bass player! Includes hundreds of lessons and style examples in note/tab. Contains a fascinating journey around the world of techniques, styles, grooves, and their evolution. This info-packed book includes 2 CDs that demonstrate the examples and grooves covered. 285 pp.
519-1
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BASS BIBLE
by Paul Westwood
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This is the ultimate literature for every bass player! Includes hundreds of lessons and style examples in note/tab. Contains a fascinating journey around the world of techniques, styles, grooves, and their evolution. This info-packed book includes 2 CDs that demonstrate the examples and grooves covered. 285 pp.
519-1
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DICTIONARY OF BASS GROOVES - A COLLECTI0N OF GROOVES AND STYLES FOR BASS GUITAR
by Sean Malone
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This cool, comprehensive guide provides a short history and essential bass lines for 34 different musical styles, including all varieties of pop and rock, R&B, jazz, Afro-Cuban, country, blues, funk, and more. The CD includes 34 demo tracks. Note/tab., 75 pp.
49-695266
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THE BEST OF BASS JAM TRAX - BLUES, R&B AND ROCK
by Ralph Agresta
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Book with CD. 12 extended jams. 31 pp.
01-945307
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LEARN TO PLAY BLUEGRASS BASS
by Earl Gately
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This method book for the upright bass addresses: tuning, hand positions, essential chord theory, legato technique, slap bass technique, and playing in positions 1-10. A handy chart is provided for transposing chord progressions from one key to another. Notation only. 42 pp.
02-93638
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THE LOST ART OF COUNTRY BASS: AN INSIDE LOOK AT COUNTRY BASS FOR ELECTRIC AND UPRIGHT PLAYERS
by Keith Rosier
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Teaches classic and modern bass lines in the styles of Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Marty Stuart, David Ball and others. Play-a-long with a live country band on 33 tracks on accompanying CD. Also learn about the pros' gear, being a studio bassist and more. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695107
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THE LOST ART OF COUNTRY BASS: AN INSIDE LOOK AT COUNTRY BASS FOR ELECTRIC AND UPRIGHT PLAYERS
by Keith Rosier
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Teaches classic and modern bass lines in the styles of Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Marty Stuart, David Ball and others. Play-a-long with a live country band on 33 tracks on accompanying CD. Also learn about the pros' gear, being a studio bassist and more. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695107
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SLAP IT! FUNK STUDIES FOR THE ELECTRIC BASS
by Tony Oppenheim
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25th anniversary edition! Now in standard notation AND tablature, with more recorded examples on the included CD; now 98! It's the original classic, a great intro to this now universal funky, percussive style - but even if you already play slap bass, all 151 exercises and bass lines will help take you to the next level. 48 pp.
62-6
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BASS GUITAR PRIMER
by Bert Casey
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A pretty good step-by-step introduction to the basics of rock, country, and blues styles. Lots of standard riffs, patterns, and walking bass variations that every player should know, in easy-to-follow note/tab. Comb-bound. Includes CD. 49 pp.
56-11
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101 LICKS & EXERCISES FOR E LECTRIC BASS
by Dan Gutt
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Designed to improve reading skills and present phrases appropriate to rock, jazz, fusion, funk, Reggae, disco, and new wave. Includes arpegiated and 3-note chord exercises and slapping/popping studies! Reissue. Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab, 40 pp.
02-93991
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CHORD BASSICS
by Jonas Hellborg
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A complete chord dictionary for bass. 76 pp.
01-160138
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BEGINNING JAZZ BASS
by Dominik Hauser
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Book/CD pack. How to create jazz bass lines including two-feel, walking bass, bossa nova, ballads, fills and more. Ideal for any bassist looking to explore new styles, this one-on-lesson includes loads of exercises, diagrams, patterns, styles, and real-life applications to study and practice. The 43-track accompanying CD lets you play along with recorded exapmples to further fine-tune your jazz chops! Note/tab. 88 pp.
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49-696191
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