ISBN 9781610658409. First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruction. This book makes use of the "3-finger" left hand position commonly found in double bass technique. The emphasis on left hand technique allows the student to develop a consistent fingering approach to the fingerboard, reduces unnecessary strain on the left hand, and makes the bass more accessible to younger students or students with small hands. After the left hand technique has been established, the book introduces the student to important elements of bass line construction including blues patterns, the root-fifth relationship, and common rhythmic patterns. GCo Introduction for beginning students to the GCo fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass.GCo Book is approximately the material covered in the GCo first 8 lessons of private bass instruction.GCo Makes use of the "3-finger" left hand positionGCo commonly found in double bass technique.GCo Offers student important elements of bass line GCo construction: blues patterns, root-fifth relationship,GCo and common rhythmic patterns.GCo Companion Online Audio included.

ISBN 9781610653244. Here is something for everyone, introducing students to 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. The companion online audio features all examples recorded with a professional band. Audio includes band examples with and without bass; students can hear it and play along. 25 examples included, written in bass clef and tab. Includes access to online audio.