The low, throbbing beat of great bassists like James Jamerson, Anthony Jackson, Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Louis Johnson and Verdine White drove the world to the dance floor during the disco era. In this comprehensive Bass Builders book, renowned bassist Josquin des Prés provides 101 authentic funk and disco bass patterns to help players practice…
From James Jamerson and Bootsy Collins to John Entwistle and Flea, this book examines the genesis of bass guitar. It includes bass line transcriptions in notes & tab, lessons on how to play them, bios, equipment listings, photos, historical facts and more! ISBN: 9781423460565 Number of Pages: 90
Build your bass vocabulary in a variety of styles with this comprehensive collection! Styles covered include blues, jazz, rock, funk, R&B, country, Latin, hip-hop, gospel and more. The online audio files include all 150 grooves for demonstration and play-along. The audio is accessed with the unique code printed in each book and features the PLAYBACK+…
This book with online audio is designed to help players master the art of improvisation. The audio includes over 50 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The book works with electric or acoustic bass and covers: modes, harmonic minor, melodic minor, blues, pentatonics, diminished, whole tone, Lydian b7, Mixolydian b13, and other important scales; phrasing, chord…
This book contains transcriptions of some of the most challenging pieces every written for the bass guitar. The bass players featured within these pages have all contributed heavily to the development of the bass guitar and its function within music. Includes pieces by Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Berlin, Stuart Hamm, Mark King and more.…
An ideal supplement to any bass method, this book with online audio uses 18 actual songs in various styles to teach key elements of the electric fretless bass, such as intonation; harmonics; keys, scales and intervals; and more. ISBN: 9780634080531 Number of Pages: 112
The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. This special bound edition contains Books 1, 2 and 3 with online audio…
The complete guide to learning rock bass! This book with online audio uses actual songs selected from a myriad of rock genres to help in teaching the key elements of rock bass. Players will learn to play in the style of Sting, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Paul McCartney, Flea, and many others. ISBN: 9780634068140 Number…
The Master of Funk Teaches You How to Thump! For the first time, the legendary Louis Johnson ‘Star Licks’ bass instruction videos are being made available in book format with online access to all the classic video footage. This package compiles Volumes I and II of the original Star Licks Master Classes into one bundle,…
18 classic bass-heavy favourites transcribed note for note. Features songs my Metallica, Nirvana, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters and more. ISBN: 9781476818528 Number of Pages: 144
Bass players of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book with audio examples. Acclaimed bassist and music theory professor Sean Malone will take you on a journey through the fascinating realm of the written language of music, using easy-to-understand terms and concepts, music examples, diagrams, and much more.…
The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation & tab, and more. The audio is accessed online and features 47 full-demo tracks. ISBN: 9780793579945 Number of Pages: 32
Jason Raso's Soloing on Electric Bass: A Chord Tone Approach provides the next step following his first book for Mel Bay Publications, Improvising on Electric Bass. The primary focus of this second book is to help you develop a more melodic approach to solo bass playing. ISBN: 9781513445229 Number of Pages: 52
Written by a bass player for bass players, The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health - Volume One is designed to point out common and not so common problems that the musician may encounter during practice or performing situations. ISBN: 978-1-912126-30-9 Number of Pages: 72
Written by a bass player for bass players, The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health - Volume Two picks up where Volume One left off. As a sequel to the acclaimed Volume One, Volume Two presents all new material, and like its predecessor is designed to point out common and not so…
Learn the trademark bass lines from rock's most influential band! This step-by-step breakdown of Paul McCartney's bass guitar style includes in-depth analysis of 16 Beatles' classics. The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that…
50 note-for-note accurate transcriptions for top songs. Features songs by Kansas, Black Sabbath, Cream, Radiohead, Jet, Oasis and more. ISBN: 9781458418135 Number of Pages: 352
Play Bass is a complete method book that is suitable for beginners, as well as those who wish to fill in the gaps in their knowledge. Contains over 130 exercises and 5 longer study pieces, all supported with full band audio and backing tracks. ISBN: 978-1-912126-08-8 Number of Pages: 166
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or…
This title has been critically acclaimed as the best single source for the techniques used to play funk and slap-style bass! ISBN: 978-0-7935-1620-9 Number of Pages: 98
In this book/online audio access pack, bass legend Ron Carter illustrates step-by-step the basic concepts of creating bass lines; constructing lines using non-harmonic tones and diverse rhythms; playing in fast tempos; and developing tone and pitch. Includes online audio access using the unique code printed in the book with an all-star rhythm section and isolated…
The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The charts feature authentic transcriptions based on the original recordings. ISBN: 978-1-4803-9244-1 Number of Pages: 72
As the original bassist for the seminal death metal band Cannibal Corpse, author Alex Webster offers invaluable insight into the realm of metal bass guitar. This exclusive book/audio pack provides detailed, hands-on training, featuring vital bass guitar techniques and concepts. ISBN: 978-1-4234-9715-8 Number of Pages: 64
Expand your bass guitar knowledge with the BASS LESSON GOLDMINE series! Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Rock volume includes detailed instruction with playing examples presented in standard notation and tablature. ISBN: 978-1-4803-9843-6 Number of Pages: 204
Expand your bass guitar knowledge with the BASS LESSON GOLDMINE series! Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Jazz volume includes detailed instruction with playing examples presented in standard notation and tablature. ISBN: 978-1-4803-9844-3 Number of Pages: 206
Expand your bass guitar knowledge with the BASS LESSON GOLDMINE series! Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Funk/R&B volume includes detailed instruction with playing examples presented in standard notation and tablature. ISBN: 978-1-4803-9845-0 Number of Pages: 204
Expand your bass guitar knowledge with the BASS LESSON GOLDMINE series! Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Blues volume includes detailed instruction with playing examples presented in standard notation and tablature. ISBN: 978-1-4803-9746-0 Number of Pages: 204
The Funkmasters breaks down the grooves of 23 James Brown songs and includes transcriptions for bass, guitar and drum parts. Each track has been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously recreated on two one-hour CDs for drums, bass and guitar. Also included is a full history of the James Brown band along with…
This fantastic book and CD play-along package features the trademark fingerstyle grooves of the one and only Rocco Prestia, the man behind funk/soul legends Tower of Power. ISBN: 978-1-57560-595-1 Number of Pages: 48
This book contains highly detailed full or partial transcriptions of over 40 songs that legendary bassist James Jamerson recorded during his career at Motown. A detailed biography is also included and all tracks have backing tracks on the accompanying CDs. ISBN: 978-0881888829 Number of Pages: 206
Designed for bass players and jazz fans alike, The Jazz Bass Book: Technique and Tradition is the first comprehensive reference of its kind. Part player’s manual, part history and part biography, this book looks at all facets of jazz bass, providing expert guidance on technique, practice methods and jazz theory, as well as insights into…
This book and video package contains a wealth of educational material from leading bassist/educator Victor Wooten. ISBN: 978-1-5400-0295-2 Number of Pages: 96
This book is a tutorial book containing the trademark grooves and solos of Jaco Pastorius, the man who revolutionised the bass guitar. ISBN: 0-634-01752-7 Number of Pages: 56
Learn the art of jazz bass. Whether you are new to playing jazz or wish to hone your skills, and whether you play acoustic or electric bass, this book will help you expand your basic technique to create interesting and grooving basslines and melodically interesting solos. Included are 166 audio tracks of demonstrations and playa…
Expanding Walking Basslines follows on from the hugely popular Building Walking Basslines, adding further concepts such as using dead notes, rests, skips and triplets. More advanced concepts such as using non-chord tones and chromatic passing tones as targets are covered in detail, as are the use of pedal points and techniques for playing over modal…
Building Walking Basslines is a complete method book for learning how to improvise walking basslines. Using common jazz progressions such as the jazz blues and ‘Rhythm Changes’, the book teaches the concept of walking bass from the ground up, beginning with roots, fifths and octaves, then expanding to arpeggio-based lines. Approaches to chord tones such…
