ISBN 9781619118157.

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

ISBN 9781513459516. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book presents selected studies by masterful 19th-century classical guitar composer Fernando Sor, arranged and edited for bass. Drawn from several of Sors collections of studies, this publication aims to provide electric bass players with material that is both didactic and enjoyable to play but could also be used in recital programs. A set of duets provides more advanced players with further study material. Written in standard notation and tablature.

ISBN 9781609740252. This book was written for bassists who wish to learn to read music as well as for those who wish to sharpen their music reading skills. The studies in the book progress from beginning to professional levels and represent an variety of styles that modern bassists are likely to encounter in real-world musical situations. For those conversant in music's universal language, a whole world of musical styles, ideas, and sounds is always available. This book aims to sharpen the skills of serious student bass players so that they may partake of this endless stream of ideas, information, and inspiration. Standard notation only. None of the exercises in this book contain fingering indications. This omission was made in order to make these exercises useful to players of all types of bass instruments, both electric and acoustic. The author strongly recommends that students work through this book with the supervision of a qualified teacher. If you are a professional musician the author hopes this book will help you stay in top sight-reading form, giving you an edge in a highly competitive market. If you are a novice bassist, this book will help you hone your skills in becoming a skilled professional.

ISBN 9781619113527. This book provides concepts and daily routines to help players gain facility on their instrument by improving technique and avoiding injury. The exercises can be used as a warm-up or as full-speed technical studies. Many of the exercises focus on one hand or the other; others are designed specifically to improve synchronicity between the two hands. It is useful for musicians of any level. The exercises are presented in string numbers, fret numbers and fretboard diagrams rather than standard notation or tab. This book will work for any variety of bass guitar-electric, acoustic, fretless-and the material can easily be adapted for bass guitars with five or more strings.

ISBN 9781619119758.

An in-depth study of contemporary bass technique by highly acclaimed jazz bassist, Bernard Brunel. This book of exercises completes and compliments Mel Bay's Complete Book of Bass Essentials. Subjects covered in the 5 lesson divisions include: finger studies, patterns and exercises on major modes, harmonic minor modes, melodic minor modes, harmonic major modes and the diminished and whole-tone scales. Each lesson includes fretboard diagrams of the mode or scale used as well as standard notation to help the student develop good reading skills.